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Discover why your support system is like a patient's vital signs, and how to build a circle that carries you through your healthcare journey when it matters most.

In this episode, Fred Nazario-Alvarado shares a deeply personal story from his first days of Navy bootcamp, a moment of complete isolation that taught him the difference between surviving and thriving in healthcare. You'll learn why no one succeeds alone, how to recognize the people who truly elevate your growth, and what sustains you when your support system can't be in the room with you.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your support system functions like a patient's vital signs
• The four qualities to look for in the people closest to you: steady, honest, grounded, and growth-minded
• How to assess your current circle and identify gaps
• Signs a relationship may not be serving your growth
• The powerful role your "WHY" plays when you're standing alone
• How to build and strengthen your support system starting today

Whether you're a nursing student, medical assistant, EMT, or anyone pursuing a healthcare career, this episode will remind you that your journey is too important to walk alone—and that you are worth fighting for.

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