EP #20 - From Castro’s Cuba to the Operating Room: The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Roberto Matthew
In this remarkable conversation, we sit down with Dr. Roberto Matthew — born in Cuba, shaped by revolution, exile, poverty, and perseverance to trace a life marked by danger, resilience, and deep conviction. As a child, he fled Castro’s regime with his mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, while his father stayed behind to support counter-revolution efforts. What followed was a journey through Colombia, Puerto Rico, and finally the United States … years marked by scarcity, trauma, relentless work, and the kindness of unlikely mentors.Dr. Matthew describes memories of dictatorship, refugee…
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