In this episode, I had an amazing chat with Marly Brodsky about life, leadership, business and what it really means to turn personal adversity into collective healing.

From a 2am flash of insight to building MedCompanion, Marly’s journey is one of radical self-trust. An immigrant from Panama, a brain tumour survivor at 18, and a student of indigenous health in the jungle - her story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and soulful, high flow conscious leadership.

We talked about the moments that shape and reshape us: grief, rejection, big decisions, and the quiet power of choosing joy, even while creating systems that didn’t exist before.

We explored:
✨ Overcoming Adversity: Faith, fierce choice & following your calling
✨ Med School Rejection to Health Strategist: The real founder story
✨ Boundaries & Joy: Leadership that nourishes, not depletes
✨ Confidence Through Fear: Rewiring self-belief in life and business
✨ Losing a Loved One: Grief, anger, and transforming the health system
✨ 2am Clarity: The night vision moment that sparked MedCompanion

About Marly:
Marly Brodsky, MBA, CHES is the founder and CEO of MedCompanion, a virtual patient advocacy platform helping individuals navigate complex medical systems with clarity, empathy, and real-time support. Her journey, from personal health crises to building solutions that empower others, blends lived experience, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity in healthcare.

Where to find more from Marly Brodsky:
🌐 Website: https://medcompanion.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlybrodsky
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlybrodsky