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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>What if three simple questions could change the way you face anxiety?</strong><br>Join your host, Ella Zhang, as she sits down with someone who knows pressure firsthand—her dad, John Zhang. From the intense journey of medical school to the high-stakes world of residency applications, John opens up about the sacrifices he made and the powerful mindset shift that helped him stay grounded. You won’t want to miss the life lessons and surprising strategies he shares—straight from a father, a doctor, and a human learning to breathe through the chaos.</p>]]>
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