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 afarThe duality of being a healthcare provider and patientRecognizing vulnerability in both patients and providersBalancing professionalism with emotional well-beingThe importance of building a support network in medicine and motherhoodIn 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 medicineResources and LinksMed Moms Podcast⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠YouTube⁠

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