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find your causeE185: Can Doctors Outshine Health InfluencersIn this episode of Find Your Cause, Joseph talks with Dr Spencer Lalk, founder of Med Story Studio, about how evidence based medical stories can compete with fear based health influencers.Spencer shares the story of his mom’s cardiology scare, why she left a long awaited visit more confused than before, and how that moment led him to create clearer, more human health education. They dig into rushed appointments, insurance pressure, lawsuits, and why so many people now look to influencers before clinicians.You will hear ho...
2025-12-1435 min
MedStory Podcast“I Realized My Patients Needed a Senator”: The Moment Everything ChangedWhat happens when a pediatrician realizes the biggest threats to her patients are not medical problems at all, but policy failures? In this episode, we follow Dr. Annie Andrews as she reflects on years spent caring for children facing circumstances no child should ever experience. She treated gunshot wounds, watched families struggle to afford basic care, and saw how broken systems kept harming the same kids again and again.She never planned on entering politics, but the turning point came when she understood that the most powerful way to protect her patients might not...
2025-12-0342 min
MedStory PodcastTrapped By The Golden Handcuffs: How Two Doctors Are Rewriting The Rules Of Physician PayMost doctors are trained to save lives, not read contracts. Yet more than 70 percent of physicians are now employed by large institutions, working under compensation models and clauses that few were ever taught to navigate. In this episode, Spencer sits down with Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, MPH, FAAFP, and Peter Baum, DO, the founders of Physician Contract Negotiation.They unpack how modern physician pay really works, why RVU-based incentives can erode quality and accelerate burnout, and how sign-on bonuses and relocation stipends quietly lock doctors into jobs that no longer serve them. More importantly, they...
2025-12-0140 min
MedStory PodcastToo Busy to Enjoy the Baby She Prayed For, Dr. Sandra’s Wake Up CallDr. Sandra Fernandes, MD spent years chasing the version of success she thought she was supposed to live. She worked nonstop, pushed through exhaustion, and convinced herself that being overwhelmed was just part of being a doctor and a mom. But when she finally became pregnant after her own struggles with fertility, she faced a painful truth. She was too busy, too stressed, and too depleted to enjoy the very baby she had prayed for.In this raw and honest conversation, Dr. Fernandes opens up about losing her identity in medicine, burning out twice...
2025-11-2839 min
MedStory PodcastThe Day She Questioned Everything: Dr. Ariela Marshall’s Turning PointDr. Ariela Marshall didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a doctor, and she didn’t follow the traditional path. But the moment she stepped into the clinic, she realized medicine wasn’t just science, it was a system with cracks she could no longer ignore. From witnessing a culture that prized endurance over empathy, to facing gender bias head-on, to navigating the painful reality of infertility as a physician, Dr. Marshall’s journey forced her to confront the uncomfortable truth about what the profession demands from women.In this episode, she shares the day ever...
2025-11-2653 min
MedStory PodcastWhat War Taught an ER Doctor About Saving Doctors ThemselvesIn this powerful episode, Dr. Andrea Austin shares how her deployment to Iraq shaped the way she practices medicine today. From activating walking blood banks on the battlefield to watching every injured patient survive an explosion, she learned how preparation, teamwork, and emotional clarity can save lives. But what she did not expect was how quietly those experiences would follow her home. Years later, standing in front of a grieving mother whose son had just died, she felt nothing. That moment forced her to confront a truth she had been avoiding for years. She was burned out, shut down...
2025-11-2442 min
MedStory PodcastThe Endocrinologist Using Hypnosis To Treat ObesityMost people think obesity treatment is all about willpower, calories, and medication. Dr. Zahraa Sater knows that’s only half the story. After training at top institutions and watching patient after patient get labeled as “noncompliant,” she realized the system was missing something essential. Her patients didn’t fail because they lacked discipline. They failed because no one was addressing the subconscious patterns driving their behavior.In this episode, Dr. Sater breaks down how she uses hypnotherapy, subconscious rewiring, and traditional endocrinology to treat obesity in a completely different way. She explains the hidden mind blo...
2025-11-2130 min
MedStory PodcastThe ER Doctor Who Had To Push a Dresser Against the DoorWhen Dr. Adaira Landry agreed to speak on a work-life balance panel at 6 p.m., she thought she was doing what ambitious physicians are supposed to do. Instead, she found herself dragging a dresser across her bedroom floor, barricading the door while her young children cried for her on the other side. That moment cracked something open. After a lifetime of chasing achievement, from entering high school at 12 to rising through UC Berkeley, UCLA medical school, NYU, Bellevue, and Harvard, she suddenly realized she was no longer truly present for her kids, her patients, or herself. She was simply...
2025-11-2146 min
MedStory PodcastWhen Her Daughter Said, “I Want You To Be Happy, Mommy”Sitting on the bathroom floor after a long clinic day, Dr. Gandhi thought she was holding it all together: thriving physician, two young kids, a mortgage, the dream job on paper. But when her four year old stepped out of the tub, wrapped in a towel and quietly said, “I want you to be happy, Mommy,” everything cracked. In that one sentence, she realized her stress was no longer invisible and that the “high functioning” version of herself was actually exhausted, misaligned, and quietly burning out. That moment sent her on an inward journey that began not with a big care...
2025-11-1930 min
MedStory PodcastA Rare Cancer. A New Baby. And a Mother’s Fight to Stay Here.At 35, healthy and pregnant with her second child, Dr. Alison Trainor was living the life she had worked so hard to build, a career she loved, a growing family, and a future that felt secure. But a sudden scan on Valentine’s Day revealed more than 20 tumors in her liver, leading to a diagnosis so rare only 90 cases appear in the US each year. Overnight, Alison went from ICU physician to patient, forced to confront the terrifying possibility of leaving her toddler and newborn behind.In this emotional and deeply human episode, Alison opens up...
2025-11-1716 min
MedStory PodcastThe Physician Who Refused to Let the System Define HerAfter years of working inside a system that demanded more patients and less presence, Dr. Sejal Desai decided she wasn’t going to let the system define her, or her care.In this episode, she shares how she walked away from burnout and built something new: a direct specialty care clinic that prioritizes time, connection, and balance. From her journey as an immigrant and young mother to launching her own practice and leading a community of women physicians, Dr. Desai’s story is a powerful reminder that medicine can be redefined by those brave enou...
2025-11-1051 min
MedStory PodcastShe Faced Cancer, War, and Loss and Chose to Lead With CompassionWhen Dr. Jessica Bunin woke up after open-heart surgery to find her attending quietly sitting by her bedside, everything she believed about medicine changed. It was no longer just about procedures or protocols. It was about presence.In this powerful episode, Dr. Bunin shares her journey through three cancer diagnoses, two war-zone deployments, and a lifetime of service in military medicine. From leading critical care units in Afghanistan to mentoring young physicians, she reflects on how pain, purpose, and human connection can transform the way we lead and care....
2025-11-0354 min
MedStory PodcastThe Social Math Mistake: Why Your Brain Undercounts How Much People Value YouWe know that connection is essential for our health, but why does it feel so hard sometimes? In this final episode of the series, we move from theory to action, tackling the internal barriers and cognitive errors that sabotage our social lives.Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein provides the ultimate masterclass on likability and longevity, explaining why our brains are hardwired to make us underestimate how much people enjoy our company—a phenomenon known as The Liking Gap. He also offers a practical framework for prioritizing connection, even during the most stressful times (like launching a...
2025-11-0330 min
MedStory PodcastThe Social Math Mistake: Why Your Brain Undercounts How Much People Value YouWe know that connection is essential for our health, but why does it feel so hard sometimes? In this final episode of the series, we move from theory to action, tackling the internal barriers and cognitive errors that sabotage our social lives.Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein provides the ultimate masterclass on likability and longevity, explaining why our brains are hardwired to make us underestimate how much people enjoy our company—a phenomenon known as The Liking Gap. He also offers a practical framework for prioritizing connection, even during the most stressful times (like launching a...
2025-10-2430 min
MedStory PodcastThe Social Math Mistake: Why Your Brain Undercounts How Much People Value YouWe know that connection is essential for our health, but why does it feel so hard sometimes? In this final episode of the series, we move from theory to action, tackling the internal barriers and cognitive errors that sabotage our social lives.Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein provides the ultimate masterclass on likability and longevity, explaining why our brains are hardwired to make us underestimate how much people enjoy our company—a phenomenon known as The Liking Gap. He also offers a practical framework for prioritizing connection, even during the most stressful times (like launching a...
2025-10-1630 min
MedStory PodcastThe Social Set Point: Finding Your Balance Between Loneliness and FatigueLast time, we uncovered the hard truth: loneliness is a warning siren from our brain. Now, we flip the story to explore the extraordinary science of connection. It turns out that friendships aren't just comforting, they are lifesaving.Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein returns to take us inside the brain's reaction to social bonds, revealing the specific, measurable ways interaction protects us from disease and decline. He introduces the concept of a "Social Diet" and explains why optimizing it is the key to maximizing your health benefits.In this...
2025-10-1531 min
MedStory PodcastThe Silent Killer: Is Your Loneliness Harming Your Brain and Shortening Your Life?In this powerful first episode of a three-part series, we tackle an epidemic often ignored: loneliness. Despite being more "connected" than ever, data shows we are, in fact, getting lonelier.Dr. Ben Rein, a Stanford-trained neuroscientist, joins us to unpack the science behind this modern crisis, sharing the personal, transformative nightmare that led him to study the neuroscience of social behavior. Loneliness is more than just an emotion; it's an urgent biological signal from your brain, as real as hunger or thirst.Listen to understand:● The critical di...
2025-10-1423 min
MedStory PodcastThe Neuroscientist Who Proved Yoga Isn’t Woo-WooFor decades, yoga was dismissed by much of Western medicine as “woo-woo.” But Dr. Jonathan Rosenthal, a neurologist and lifelong practitioner, set out to change that. What started as a teenager’s recovery from a running injury turned into a mission to bridge neuroscience and ancient practice.In this episode, Dr. Rosenthal shares how brain scans, clinical studies, and his annual Neuroscience and Yoga Conference are proving what yogis have known for centuries, that stillness, breath, and movement can literally reshape the brain. His story is a reminder that sometimes, science doesn’t disprove traditio...
2025-10-1333 min
MedStory PodcastFrom a Small Town with a Life Expectancy of 56 to a Billion Views a YearDr. Michael Gibson grew up in Stillwell, Oklahoma — a town where life expectancy was just 56 years. Decades later, his work has helped save millions of lives and brought free medical knowledge to the world through WikiDoc, an open-source encyclopedia with nearly a billion views a year.In this episode, Dr. Gibson shares how he went from dreaming of stock car racing to revolutionizing cardiology, fighting medical gatekeeping, and creating a future where lifesaving information is free for everyone.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Click👉 https://medstorymedia.com/podcas...
2025-10-0850 min
MedStory PodcastWhen the System Breaks, Do You Stay or Leave? Dr. Hillary Lin’s AnswerWhat do you do when the system you’ve trained your whole life to work in turns out to be broken? For Dr. Hillary Lin, the answer meant stepping off the traditional “golden path” of academic medicine and building something entirely new. In this episode, she shares how her journey—from a family of doctors to an oncologist, founder, and longevity medicine innovator—led her to create CareCore, a platform designed to democratize access to personalized health and longevity care. Her story is one of courage, disruption, and redefining what it means to be a physician in the age of...
2025-10-0341 min
MedStory PodcastWhat Does Success Really Look Like? Lessons from Dr. John TorrensWhat does success really look like? For Dr. John Torrens, the answer has changed many times. He walked away from music school, stumbled into speech pathology, built a business from scratch, and then pushed himself to the limit — even starting his PhD program on the same day his first child was born.In this episode of the Med Story Podcast, Dr. Torrens shares the lessons he learned from burnout, business growth, and finding balance. From scaling a practice into multiple healthcare companies to stepping back and redefining what truly matters, his story challenges us to...
2025-09-2909 min
MedStory PodcastBreaking the Silence: Salary Transparency for DoctorsDoctors save lives every day, but when it comes to their own pay, many are left in the dark. Salaries are hidden, contracts are confusing, and open conversations can feel risky. In this episode, we explore why salary transparency in medicine matters — and how one unexpected entrepreneur, Tyler Polk, built tools that are changing the way physicians understand their worth.From anonymous reviews of residency programs to SalaryDoctor.com, Tyler has created a platform where physicians can finally compare pay, share lifestyle insights, and know if a job offer is fair. His journey is a...
2025-09-2407 min
MedStory PodcastWhen Honesty Changes Everything: The Story of Dr. Joshua GonzalezWhat makes someone decide not just to become a doctor, but to build a life in medicine around who they really are? For Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, that journey began with the warmth of a childhood pediatrician, was tested through the challenges of coming out in medical school, and eventually led to building his own urology practice and co-founding a sexual wellness company. In this episode, Josh shares how embracing honesty — with himself and with his patients — reshaped his career, his identity, and the way he’s redefining sexual health.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podc...
2025-09-2206 min
MedStory PodcastThe Mental Health Emergency No One Can EscapeAmerica is facing a mental health emergency. One in five adults struggles with mental illness each year, yet millions are left without help — stuck on waitlists, priced out by insurance, or forced to travel hours for a 15-minute check-in. Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide last year, the highest number ever recorded. In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Shariq Refai shares the human stories behind the crisis — from patients flying between islands to towns with no psychiatrist for miles — and why he built ShrinkMD to bring care directly to those who need it most.
2025-09-1705 min
MedStory PodcastEven Doctors Feel Lost: Dr. Schell’s Honest Story of MotherhoodBringing a newborn home should feel like second nature when you’re an OBGYN with years of training—but for Dr. Jennifer Schell and her physician husband, it was anything but. Standing over their baby’s carriage, they looked at each other and whispered the same question countless new parents have silently asked: “Now what?” In this episode of the Med Story Podcast, Dr. Schell opens up about the disorienting fog of postpartum depression, the pain of feeling unheard—even by colleagues—and the small but powerful steps that helped her reclaim her confidence.But her journe...
2025-09-1506 min
MedStory PodcastFrom Bedroom Interviews to Emmy NominationsWhat began as a makeshift TV interview in her bedroom — and even one from the driver’s seat with her kids in the back — grew into a national platform that landed Dr. Shikha Jain on evening news segments and even at the Emmy Awards. In this episode, she opens up about why she kept saying yes to unpaid media opportunities, how they sharpened her communication skills, and the unexpected ways they’ve shaped her career and credibility.Beyond the media spotlight, Dr. Jain also dives into her mission to fight misinformation and build community through...
2025-09-1007 min
MedStory PodcastInside the Billion-Dollar IVF Industry — and One Doctor Fighting BackIn vitro fertilization began as a miracle of modern science — but over the decades, it has become a multi-billion-dollar industry, dominated by private equity and clinics where many patients feel more like numbers than people.In this episode of the MedStory Podcast, fertility specialist Dr. Pietro Baroletto shares why he walked away from the security of a corporate-backed clinic to launch a new kind of practice — one designed to restore humanity, empathy, and true patient-first care.We explore the rise of IVF as big business, the hidden costs of cons...
2025-09-0808 min
MedStory PodcastWhen Pain Becomes the Teacher: A Doctor’s Journey Through SufferingWhat would you choose: the career you’ve dreamed of your whole life, or relief from unbearable pain? That was the reality for Dr. Julia Rodes, a third-year medical student whose spinal cord injury left her battling relentless neuropathic pain. The medications meant to help her also sedated her mind, making it nearly impossible to survive the demands of medical school—so she chose untreated pain over giving up her dream.In this episode, Dr. Rodes shares how pain became her greatest teacher. From the science of how suffering rewires the brain to the thre...
2025-09-0409 min
MedStory PodcastThe Real Risk Was Staying — A Doctor’s Turning PointDr. Christie Kimball realized that the real risk wasn’t leaving hospital medicine — it was staying. In this episode, she opens up about the moment she decided to step away from a stable hospital career and build her own aesthetic and weight-loss practice from scratch. What started as small Botox parties in people’s homes has now grown into a thriving clinic with over 800 patients in less than a year.She shares how she built her minimum viable product before quitting, why following passion (not money) ultimately led her to greater success, and how referr...
2025-08-2022 min
MedStory PodcastThe Harsh Truth: U.S. Healthcare Doctors See Every DayIn this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kazarian reveals the hidden side of American healthcare that most patients never see. From patients being denied life-saving treatments to the crushing costs of hospital care, she shares real stories from her time in residency and her transition into private practice. We explore how profit-driven systems impact patient care, the toxic traditions in medical training, and why she’s using social media to bring truth and education directly to the public. Whether you’re in healthcare or simply want to understand what’s really happening behind clinic doors, this is an...
2025-08-1132 min
MedStory PodcastBryn Willson MD: Fertility, From Both Sides of the TableToo many people blame themselves when fertility doesn’t come easy. Dr. Bryn Willson, both physician and patient, debunks that shame—and opens up about her own journey with egg freezing, loss, and healing. This episode is a vulnerable exploration of the science, the stigma, and the soul-searching that often comes with infertility. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone—and this is the episode you need to hear.In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Willson shares what it was like to discover low ovarian reserve in her 20s, navigate treatment without insurance, and learn—fi...
2025-08-0629 min
MedStory PodcastHow Losing Her Mother Changed the Way She Practices MedicineWhen Dr. Shanda Dorff lost her mother to medical negligence, everything changed. What followed wasn’t just grief — it was a moral reckoning that pushed her to rethink how medicine should be practiced.She shares how that heartbreaking experience led her to walk away from the traditional insurance-based system and launch a fully out-of-network practice, where patients get the time, attention, and complex care they truly need.From battling bureaucracy to building a model rooted in empathy, transparency, and medical excellence, this is the story of one physician who chos...
2025-08-0520 min
MedStory PodcastWhy One Doctor Gave Up the System to Put Women FirstThis is what happens when a doctor stops playing by broken rules. Dr. Tish Singer walked away from hospital bureaucracy and insurance chaos to launch Shero Imaging—a concierge breast center where women get same-day results and radical transparency. In this episode, she reveals what pushed her to the edge, how she built this innovative new model from scratch, and why the future of women’s health might depend on more doctors doing the same.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Click 👉 https://medstorymedia.com/podcast📚 Access free tools and downlo...
2025-07-2824 min
MedStory PodcastWhat If Everything We’ve Been Taught About Endometriosis Is Wrong?Endometriosis has long been misunderstood—as just “bad period pain” or a fertility issue. But what if that narrative is completely outdated?In this eye-opening episode, Yale-trained reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Valerie Flores unpacks why endometriosis is actually a chronic, systemic disease that affects far more than just the reproductive system. From the shocking 11-year average delay in diagnosis to the biological reasons treatments fail, Dr. Flores breaks down the science, the stigma, and the systemic gaps that patients face every day.You’ll hear how endometriosis impacts the brain, metaboli...
2025-07-2429 min
MedStory PodcastThe Hidden Cost of Ignoring Pain in MedicineThis is a conversation every healthcare provider—and every patient living with pain—needs to hear.Dr. Julia Rhodes is a psychiatry resident, chronic pain researcher, and spinal cord injury survivor who’s challenging everything we think we know about pain in medicine. In this powerful episode, she shares what it’s like to train as a doctor while living with debilitating pain—and how the medical system’s obsession with eliminating pain often does more harm than good.From the neuroscience of chronic pain to the emotional cost of being exp...
2025-07-2128 min
MedStory PodcastMedicine Wasn’t Built for Her — So She Rebuilt ItDr. Virginia Giugliano is not your typical OB-GYN. After years in a system that rushed patient visits, dismissed symptoms, and pushed her toward burnout, she knew something had to change — so she built her own model of care from the ground up. In this episode, we dive into her journey from traditional medicine to launching a concierge menopause clinic that puts women first. She shares the emotional tipping point that pushed her to walk away, how she built multiple businesses as a physician entrepreneur, and the mindset shifts that helped her overcome the fear of...
2025-07-1626 min
MedStory PodcastCan You Heal More People Without Seeing Them?What if your impact as a doctor extended far beyond the exam room? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dodell, a board certified endocrinologist and private practice owner in New York City, who has found a way to blend clinical care, content creation, and brand advocacy. From partnering with Dove to support legislation against weight discrimination to sharing relatable stories on social media, Dr. Dodell shows how meaningful change can happen outside traditional medical spaces.Whether you are a medical student, resident, or practicing clinician, this episode...
2025-07-1425 min
MedStory PodcastThe Hidden Truth About Chronic Pain—From a Doctor Who Gets ItWhat if the pain you're feeling has nothing to do with what shows up on your MRI?In this episode, we're joined by double board-certified interventional pain specialist Dr. Pooja Chopra, who unpacks what most people—and even some doctors—get wrong about chronic pain. She shares why patient trust matters more than fancy terminology, how she breaks down complex diagnoses with empathy, and why your MRI doesn’t always tell the full story.We dive into how patients can avoid unnecessary surgery through a thoughtful, non-invasive, stepwise approach. Dr. Ch...
2025-07-1035 min
MedStory PodcastYour Medical Expertise Deserves a Book. Here's How to Get It Published!You’ve spent years building your medical expertise—but what if your greatest impact could come from sharing it in a book?In this episode, Suzanne Staszak-Silva, Senior Acquisitions Editor at Johns Hopkins University Press, reveals what it really takes for doctors to get published. From crafting a powerful proposal to understanding what publishers look for, you’ll get an inside look at the entire process.Whether you’re thinking about writing a health book for the general public, sharing your clinical insights, or turning your story into something bigger...
2025-07-0741 min
MedStory PodcastWhy He Said No to a $1,000 Check-UpWhat kind of doctor turns down a one-time $1,000 visit? The kind who’s rebuilding healthcare from the ground up.In this episode, Dr. K—better known as Dr. Kainkaryam—shares the story behind why he walked away from the traditional, insurance-driven system and chose to build a direct primary care (DPC) practice rooted in transparency, trust, and human connection. But this isn’t just about refusing big paydays. It’s about reclaiming what medicine was always meant to be.We explore the deeper reasons why so many physicians are burning ou...
2025-07-0236 min
MedStory PodcastWhy Mastery in Medicine Isn’t Enough AnymoreDr. Patrick Denard is one of the most accomplished shoulder surgeons in the world. He’s performed over 9,000 procedures, published hundreds of studies, and shaped the way we approach minimally invasive orthopedic care. But despite reaching the peak of surgical mastery, he saw a glaring gap—one that medicine wasn’t addressing.In this episode, Dr. Denard shares why technical excellence alone is no longer enough. From founding Complete Surgical Nutrition to advocating for evidence-based recovery solutions, he’s on a mission to redefine what healing really looks like.We talk...
2025-06-3031 min
MedStory PodcastWhat if burnout wasn’t the end but the beginning of something greater?Dr. Cindy Van Praag thought she had it all figured out. A successful career in medicine. A family she loved. A business she helped build. But under the surface, something was quietly breaking.In this deeply honest episode, she shares how burnout entered her life in subtle ways and how it eventually led to a complete transformation. What started as exhaustion and disconnection turned into a journey of self-discovery where she found a renewed sense of purpose and strength.Now as the founder of Inspired Moms MD, Cindy is...
2025-06-2526 min
MedStory PodcastHow Dr. Fitzgerald Uses Social Media to Change MedicineDr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald is a surgeon, researcher, educator—and a rising voice in the medical community who’s using social media to advocate for patients and push the conversation in medicine forward. In this episode, she shares how the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the mindset of doctors, empowering many to speak up, share their experiences, and challenge outdated systems.We dive into how Dr. Fitzgerald found her voice online, why storytelling matters, and how you can build a presence without risking HIPAA violations. She explains the impact of sharing general patient themes rather than specific case...
2025-06-2314 min
MedStory PodcastICU Doctor Builds Side Hustle and IG FollowingWhat do you get when a pediatric ICU physician pairs up with a clinical pharmacist she met on Zoom? A thriving online business, a bold brand, and nearly 100,000 Instagram followers—built in under a year.In this episode, Dr. Olive shares how she combined personal experience, clinical insight, and macro coaching to launch a nutrition-focused business for people on GLP-1 medications. She opens up about the challenges of building a business while working full-time, the reality of follower count vs. sales, and how she and her co-founder found the perfect synergy to split the wo...
2025-06-1823 min
Inspired Mom MDs64: Unlock the Power of Storytelling for Doctor Moms with Guest Dr. Spencer LalkFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/64.“Doctors don’t need more time – they need better tools to communicate clearly and connect emotionally.” – Dr. Spencer LalkEver felt like you were saying all the right things to a patient, but something just wasn’t landing? You’re not alone. Today’s guest, Dr. Spencer Lalk, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of MedStory Media, knows that gap well. In this inspiring conversation, he explains the power of storytelling in medicine, not as a buzzword, but as...
2025-06-1720 min
MedStory PodcastA Doctor With Severe Stage Fright Built a Thriving YouTube Channel and Business“I passed out during every presentation in college.” Dr. Jennifer Roelands never imagined she’d become a speaker, a YouTuber, or a digital course creator—let alone someone building a mission-driven brand in women’s health. But after 13 years in traditional OB-GYN practice, she left the safety and success of her career to do what truly lit her up.In this inspiring episode, Dr. Roelands shares her struggle with debilitating stage fright (yes, actual fainting), why she left a secure practice to launch her own integrative medicine brand, how she overca...
2025-06-1632 min
MedStory PodcastWhy This Doctor Walked Away From Her ‘Dream Job’ in MedicineWhat happens when your dream job nearly breaks you?Dr. Danielle Don Diego was a rising family physician on the traditional path—until burnout, disillusionment, and a moment of deep self-reflection changed everything. In this raw and inspiring episode, she shares her powerful story of walking away from the “assembly line” of modern medicine, rediscovering her identity, and building a life on her own terms.From six weeks of solo travel to launching her own business, Danielle shares the pivotal moment that pushed her to leave her first job, and wh...
2025-06-1227 min
MedStory PodcastWhat Doctors Need to Know About Writing, Media & Building TrustDr. Cherilyn Davis is more than a board-certified pediatrician—she’s a media-savvy communicator with a unique path through health communications, brand partnerships, and concierge care.In this episode, she shares how leaving traditional medicine led her to rediscover her passion for writing, what she learned from working in PR, and how those skills now help her connect better with families. We also dive into practical tips for doctors who want to break into media, start writing for major outlets, or build trust through digital content.If you’ve ever wondered how to share your medical expertise beyond the clinic...
2025-06-1034 min
MedStory PodcastSexual Health, Burnout, and Breaking the Mold in MedicineDr. Olivia Richman isn’t afraid to speak up—even when the system tells her to stay quiet.In this powerful episode, she opens up about the real, often hidden struggles of becoming and being a doctor. From the relentless grind of medical training to the burnout that follows, Dr. Richman shares what it’s like to work in a culture where speaking up can come at a cost—but staying silent costs even more.She walks us through personal stories of toxic hierarchies, being disrespected in the OR, and the emotiona...
2025-06-0432 min
MedStory PodcastBecoming a Trusted Voice in Healthcare: What Most Doctors OverlookIn today’s digital age, having medical expertise isn’t enough—doctors also need to know how to communicate clearly, connect with the public, and build trust at scale.In this episode of the Med Story Podcast, host Spencer Lalk sits down with Dr. Nate Wood—Yale-trained physician, chef, and Director of Culinary Medicine—to explore what most doctors overlook when trying to educate patients or reach broader audiences.You’ll hear how Dr. Wood transitioned from academic medicine to national media features like Good Morning America and The New York Tim...
2025-06-0217 min
MedStory PodcastShe Left Burnout Behind and Started Coaching Other PhysiciansWhat happens when a physician listens to that quiet inner voice saying, there’s something more?In this episode, we explore the powerful journey of a doctor who went from burnout and exhaustion to building a deeply fulfilling coaching business. She shares how she rediscovered her passion, built a personal brand rooted in authenticity, and began helping other physicians find meaning beyond the clinic.We dive into recognizing burnout and listening to your inner voice, how to build visibility without losing your authenticity, why sharing your story matters more th...
2025-05-2828 min
MedStory PodcastCan a Doctor Be Human Online? Dr. Honken Says Yes—and Here’s HowWhen Dr. Lawren Honken—OBGYN, mom of three, and passionate women’s health advocate—started posting on social media, she didn’t set out to become a content creator. She just wanted to make reliable information more accessible. Fast forward to today, and her platform, Your Friend the OBGYN, is changing how women connect with healthcare—one honest post at a time.In this episode, Dr. Honken opens up about:- How she moved past overthinking every word to showing up with confidence- Why storytelling is more powerful than lecturing...
2025-05-2617 min
MedStory PodcastThe Biggest Lie Women Have Been Told About Their BodiesWhy is women’s health so often underfunded, misunderstood, and overlooked? In this powerful episode of the MedStory podcast, host Spencer Lalk sits down with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a urogynecologist and passionate advocate for women’s health, to explore the systemic disparities that affect how women are treated in the healthcare system.From personal stories to policy-level insights, Dr. Fitzgerald breaks down why conditions like endometriosis, ovarian torsion, and incontinence are often dismissed—and what it will take to change that. She shares her journey from medical training to advoca...
2025-04-1743 min
MedStory PodcastWhy This Doctor Focuses on Healthspan—Not Just LifespanIn this interview, Dr. Khan, a hospitalist turned longevity expert, discusses the distinction between lifespan and healthspan, emphasizing the importance of living a healthy life rather than merely a long life. Dr. Khan explains her transition from hospital medicine to longevity medicine, driven by a desire to focus on proactive, preventative health measures. She outlines a comprehensive framework involving sleep, exercise, nutrition, social connection, and mental health as essential pillars for longevity. The conversation also delves into the limitations of modern medicine, the role of advanced diagnostic tests, and the importance of personalized patient-doctor...
2025-04-1434 min
MedStory PodcastTHE PRICE OF PROFIT: HOW INSURANCE & PHARMA CONTROL HEALTHCARE COSTSDr. Owen Muir, MD and Dr. Carlene MacMillan, MD pull back the curtain on just how massive — and messed up — the healthcare system really is. From United Healthcare’s astronomical profits to the inner workings of Pharmacy Benefit Managers, they break it down in a way that’s sharp, honest, and easy to understand. They dive into: Why the idea that insurers want to “save money” is a giant lie Real-world (and space-sized) comparisons of healthcare profits. A current lawsuit raising big questions about conflicts of interest in the system. Why we don’t need new break...
2025-04-091h 06
MedStory PodcastTruth Behind Cholesterol, Statins, and Physicians' Role In ManagementIn this episode, Dr. Stephanie Saucier, a cardiologist and lipid specialist, sits down with Dr. Spencer Lalk DPT to discuss the complexities of cholesterol management. They cover a wide range of topics including the importance of understanding cholesterol for all physicians, the controversy around statin intolerance, and the differentiation between real statin-associated myalgias and nocebo effects. They also delve into the critical role of LP(a) in cardiovascular risk, the pros and cons of various diets, and the future of lipid management with new drugs and potential gene therapies.The episode aims to provide...
2025-03-2654 min
MedStory PodcastPHYSICIAN SUICIDE and OUR MENTAL HEALTH: Why Are So Many Doctors Unhappy?In this episode of the MedStory Podcast, Dr. Brittany Albright MD, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and public health expert, joins Dr. Spencer Lalk DPT (MedStory Host) to discuss the alarming rate of physician suicides and the underlying issues in the healthcare system. Dr. Albright sheds light on the factors contributing to physician mental health struggles, including financial debt, long working hours, and the stigma around seeking treatment. They also delve into the systemic problems of healthcare reimbursement, the challenges of maintaining work-life balance, and the importance of preventative care. Dr...
2025-03-2643 min
MedStory PodcastParents Don't Know This About Their Children: How Physicians Can HelpIn this episode, Dr. Spencer talks with pediatrician and researcher Dr. Yoshi Rothman about key challenges in children’s health. They cover the rise in ADHD diagnoses, the risks of overmedication, and the impact of screen time on mental health. Dr. Rothman also shares insights on vaccine transparency, the power of human connection, and the future of pediatric care—from obesity to autism. A powerful conversation on resilience, prevention, and rethinking how we support our kids.00:00 Introduction: The State of Child Health 200 Years Ago00:07 Meet Dr. Yoshi Rothman: Pediatrician and Researcher00:1...
2025-03-2450 min
Med School MinutesMed School Minutes- Ep. 30- Interview with a Program DirectorWelcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast. Today, we will interview the Program Director and the decision makers of the Family Practice Residency Program in Arnot Health from New York. We will discuss the type of applicants Arnot Health is looking for, the method of screening out candidates, things to do to make your application stand out, and SOOO much more. This is a MUST-WATCH episode for any medical student who is about to embark on a residency application journey.GUESTS:Timothy Baxter, MD (Program Director)Lindsey Wright (Program Coordinator)R...
2023-08-2453 min
DatacastEpisode 42: Privacy-Preserving Natural Language Processing with Patricia ThaineShow Notes(2:55) Patricia talked about his interest in learning languages and living in different cultures.(4:05) Patricia talked about her experience volunteering as a translator at the International Network of Street Papers.(5:00) Patricia studied Liberal Arts at John Abbott College, English Literature at Concordia University, and Computer Science and Linguistics at McGill University during her undergraduate years.(8:06) Patricia worked at McGill Language Development Lab as a Research Assistant, which studied how children learn different types of words and sentences.(9:15) Patricia described her graduate school experience at the University of Toronto, where she researched lost language decipherment and writing systems.(11:19) Patrici...
2020-09-1155 min
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