Victoria is a French-Mexican GP whose life has been shaped by movement across countries, cultures and communities. After growing up in Nigeria, Kenya, Belgium and Madagascar, she moved to Auckland in 2025 to begin a new chapter as a doctor in Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this conversation, Victoria reflects on her multicultural childhood, the grandparents who gave her a lasting sense of home, and her demanding journey through medical school. She also speaks openly about pressure, imposter syndrome and the importance of protecting the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.

Drawing on her work as a GP, Victoria explores the human side of medicine—listening to what matters to patients, understanding how culture shapes experiences of illness and recognising that healthcare is rarely as simple as offering one diagnosis or solution. She also discusses how ChatGPT and online health information are changing conversations between patients and doctors.

This is a thoughtful conversation about migration, belonging, family, medicine and the importance of seeing the person beyond the illness.