· BRAZIL
Four years in. A medical student finding her way through comparison, burnout, and impostor syndrome — one honest day at a time.
01 — Why healthcare
It started with a simple desire — to help people and make a real difference. But it grew into something deeper: a mission to help patients understand their disease, feel confident about their treatment, and trust the people caring for them. Building that bridge between patients and doctors is what drives her.
02 — The hardest part
Finding a study method that actually worked for her was a journey of trial, frustration, and too many comparisons. She spent time watching others and wondering if she was doing it wrong. The turning point came when she accepted that everyone learns differently — and her way was just as valid.
Once I found the method that fit me, studying became much more effective — and so much less overwhelming.
Her turning point
03 — What no one sees
She is deeply dedicated — the kind of dedicated that doesn't show up on a highlight reel. For her, it has never been just about her own future. It's about what she'll be able to give to others and the impact she can leave behind. That purpose lives in the quiet hours nobody sees.
04 — On burnout
Burnout hit when she stopped sleeping and kept pushing anyway. She discovered that a well-rested mind retains far more than an exhausted one — and that studying through depletion meant losing everything she'd worked to learn. Burnout became her reminder that self-care and hard work aren't opposites. They're partners.
05 — What keeps her going
On the hardest days, it's her friends and family who anchor her. Their encouragement and belief in her goals remind her why she started. Knowing she has people in her corner makes the difficult days feel navigable — even when the finish line feels far away.
What brings you peace?
“Doing nothing for a bit, having a snack, and knowing everything on my to-do list is done.”
06 — Mental health
Healthcare has tested her mentally in ways she didn't expect. Doubting herself, feeling like she's not doing enough, comparing her effort to everyone around her — these are battles she fights quietly. She's learned to recognize impostor syndrome for what it is, and to remind herself: growth takes time, and she is still learning.
I wish it was easier to ask for help early — instead of waiting until you're completely overwhelmed.
The support she wishes existed
07 — Beyond the studies
Outside medicine, she's someone who fills her life with things that bring her joy — cooking, movie nights, coffee dates, creating content, and time with her people. These aren't distractions. They're what keep her grounded, creative, and balanced enough to keep going.
This is the story behind the medical student, the content creator, the daughter, the friend, the dog mom — a young woman who chose healthcare to give, not just to achieve, and who keeps showing up even when it's hard.