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Dec 2023
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The LeBron James Effect: A Guide for Asp...

DR. NII DARKO
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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Ever wondered what it's like to draw parallels between the fast-paced world of professional basketball and the intricate journey to becoming a doctor? This episode invites you on an enlightening exploration of the shared lessons from both fields, inspired by none other th ... Show More
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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We got married in our thirties. Started IVF in the middle of paying off $700,000 in student loan debt. And Nii was working locums shifts several states away — the very thing funding our fertility jo ... Show More
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