ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
“Essence and Essentials” is an educational podcast exploring the intersection between human health and the humanities. The goal is to share how to improve the quantity or quality of life through thoughtful conversation with guest speakers of all backgrounds.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 17 days
Average audio length:
24 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
12 episodes
since Feb. 28, 2026
episodic
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Running, Resilience & the Power of Community with Frankie Ruiz
What if running could improve not only your physical health, but also your mental resilience, relationships, and overall quality of life?
In this episode of Essence and Essentials, Jasmine Looi is joined by Frankie Ruiz, co-founder …
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
What happens when AI starts influencing not only how we work, but how we communicate, create, and even understand empathy? 🤖💭
In this unique 2nd episode of Essence and Essentials (PART 1), Jasmine sits down with software engineer Kieran Abesamis as they build a website demo for the podcast using AI…
What happens when AI starts influencing not only how we work, but how we communicate, create, and even understand empathy? 🤖💭
In this unique 2nd episode of Essence and Essentials (PART 2), Jasmine sits down with software engineer Kieran Abesamis as they build a website demo for the podcast using AI…
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of Essence & Essentials! In this solo episode, I share the story behind the podcast—from the initial idea during medical school to building it into a platform that explores the intersection of healthcare, humanity, and meaningful conversation.
Through questions …
What if longevity isn't just about living longer—but living better?
In the Season 1 finale of Essence & Essentials, Jasmine Looi sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Junco, an MD, MPH, board-certified integrative medicine physician and Chair of Integrative Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. Wit…
For this episode of Essence and Essentials, Jasmine Looi sits down with Hamed Jarwan to explore public health, healthcare systems, and cultural lifestyle differences between Kuwait and the United States. From universal healthcare and government-funded medicine to chronic disease prevention, smoking…
For her first self-episode, Jasmine Looi reflects on completing her second semester of medical school while pursuing work-life balance through running, friendships, family support, and personal growth. From navigating the intensity of medical school to learning the importance of mindset, self-care,…
In this episode, Jasmine Looi is joined by three other medical students at different stages of their journey—an M1, M2, and M4—bringing diverse perspectives across time, geography, and experience. From Philadelphia to Gainesville to New York City, this conversation dives into how future physicians …
In this episode of Essence and Essentials, Jasmine Looi talks with first-year osteopathic medical student, Serratt Nong, about his medical journey, shaped by his Cambodian heritage, family influence, and early exposure to the ER. He shares insights on balancing the demands of medical school with fi…
In this episode of Essence and Essentials, Jasmine Looi speaks with nursing student Melody Song about her journey toward becoming a CRNA and her passion for patient-centered care. Melody describes her global health experience in Kenya, where she observed significant disparities in resources, educat…
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