Speaker
Dr. LJ Punch, M.D., is a trauma surgeon, healer, and storyteller who reimagines medicine as an act of liberation. A nationally recognized voice on trauma, equity, and healing, Dr. Punch brings deep insight and lived experience to conversations that bridge the hospital and the street, the clinic and the community.
From bullet injuries to healing, from climate disasters to community resilience, Dr. Punch illuminates how trauma shapes our collective health—and how presence can transform it.
Talks and conversations with Dr. Punch
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Presence is the medicine
Whether addressing medical professionals, public-health leaders, or community advocates, Dr. Punch speaks with clarity, compassion, and conviction — illuminating how trauma, identity, and presence can transform the way we heal.
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Interested in bringing Dr. Punch’s message of healing and presence to your community?