We spend our days saving lives, wiping noses, scheduling appointments, and pretending like we’re totally fine. Sometimes we’re not.
In this episode of Med Moms Podcast, Lisa gets hit with a brutal dose of reality when her badass medical brain meets her very human emotions—first during her father-in-law’s terrifying brush with a massive lung clot (hello, literal near-death experience), and then when she finds herself lying on a table with needles in her neck and a doctor casually saying, “Yeah, we might just take your thyroid out.”
Meanwhile, Faith reminds us why empathy in medicine matters—because being the strong one in the room every damn day takes a toll, and sometimes the best thing you can do is just let yourself be a mess for a second.
We talk about the weirdness of hotel showers, the horror of mirrors in the wrong places, why stoicism is both a superpower and a trap, and what happens when you realize your aging parents are actually… aging. Let’s get into it!
Key Takeaways
The challenge of advocating for medical care from afar
The duality of being a healthcare provider and patient
Recognizing vulnerability in both patients and providers
Balancing professionalism with emotional well-being
The importance of building a support network in medicine and motherhood
In This Episode
(0:00) Introduction and reflections on motherhood in medicine
(1:26) Lisa’s story about her father-in-law’s PE
(7:15) Personal health scare: Lisa’s thyroid biopsy
(12:09) Faith’s experience supporting patients and families
(17:00) Balancing personal struggles while maintaining professionalism
(23:00) Reflections on community and caregiving in healthcare Introduction and reflections on motherhood in medicine
Resources and Links
Med Moms Podcast