Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Immersive Medical Podcast - your gateway to the convergence of healthcare, education, and technology. We're kicking off with an exclusive interview with Sonya Haskins, a trailblazer in the immersive technology landscape. Sonya, the Head of Programming at the Augmented World Expo, has made her mark as the first-ever Virtual Reality eSports competitor to play seated. An author of eight books and the founder of VR Community Builders, Sonya embodies the transformative potential of VR in various sectors, including healthcare, education, and mental health. In this episode, Sonya shares her VR journey, her inspiring work, and how VR became a life-changing force in her life. Don't forget to connect with Sonya and us on our social platforms and our websites to stay tuned with the latest updates. Connect with Sonya: AWE Conference: https://www.awexr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonyahaskins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-haskins/ Sonya's Bookstore: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001H9R5OM/allbooks Connect with us: IM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/immersivemedical IM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/immersivemedical/ IM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImmersiveMedical Thank you so much to our sponsor, VRpatients™ Find out more about VRpatients at their website: https://vrpatients.com/ Enjoy the episode and subscribe for more insights into the immersive world of healthcare. See you in the next one! Music Credit: Bensound