Digging Deeper with Dr. Ben Leung

Episode 3 - Growing up post-war in Poland

In this episode, I spoke with my uncle Andre about his experiencing growing up in Poland, post-World War 2.  He discussed his parents experiences living in Poland during the German and Russian invasion, the psyche of the nation during and after the war, how it influenced his upbringing and approach to life/seeking happiness.  

Episode 2 - Growing up with immigrant parents

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to my colleague/friend, Dr. Razi Khan, about our similar experiences of growing up with immigrant parents.  We talk about how they influenced our drive in pursuing academics and ultimately our careers in medicine.  We also discuss some of the regrets of sometimes not pursuing our own passions and ambitions.  We are candid about the pitfalls of trying to play the role of obedient son and how it has affected our personal lives.

Episode 1 - Conversations with my Dad

In this first episode of Digging Deeper, I had the honor of interviewing my dad, my hero, John Leung  We talked about his life, upbringing in Macau/Hong Kong, how he met my mother, immigrating to Canada, choosing a career in pharmacy, the importance of hard work/family/friends, proudest achievements/greatest memories, and the shock of being diagnosed with cancer