Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (24)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Where we talk about what it’s actually like to be a woman in medicine. Hosted by a facial plastic surgeon who’s not afraid to ask bold questions, this show dives into the messy, beautiful, complicated lives we all live: careers, kids, IVF, burnout, marriage, divorce, ambition, and all the expectations we’re supposed to meet. Nothing is off-limits. These are the conversations we’ve all had behind closed doors - now we’re having them out loud. Find more info about Fem, MD and other shows on the Hippocratic Collective at hippocratic-collective.com

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S1E29 From Hospital Employee to Surgery Center CEO | Dr. Betsy Dovec

Jun 03, 2026 42m

Dr. Betsy Dovec was one of the busiest bariatric surgeons in the country when she made a decision that shocked many of her colleagues: she walked away from a secure, high-paying hospital position to…

S1E28 The Athlete-to-Surgeon Pipeline: Women Surgeons, Stress & the Athlete Mentality

May 20, 2026 32m

On this episode of FEM, MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Natalie Krane for a candid conversation about the surprising overlap between elite…

S1E27 Married, Then a Throuple: Rethinking Love, Commitment, and Monogamy with Dr. Rachel Meir

May 06, 2026 38m

What happens when a long-term marriage evolves beyond monogamy?In this episode of FEM, MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with clinical psychologist and relationship coach Dr. Rachel Meir to explore…

S1E26 From Residency to Owning a Surgical Practice (With Kids): The Truth No One Tells You

Apr 22, 2026 56m

What does it actually take to build a successful surgical practice—and a life outside of it?In this episode of FEM, MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with double board-certified facial plastic…

S1E25 The Psychology of Narcissists (and Why They Thrive in Power)

Apr 08, 2026 49m

What if the most dangerous relationships don’t look dangerous at first?In this episode of FEM, MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with psychotherapist Vanessa Reiser to unpack the reality of…

S1E24 The Surgeon Becomes the Subject: Dr. Lauren Umstattd on Building It All

Mar 25, 2026 48m

In this special episode of FEM MD, the tables turn.Host Dr. Lauren Umstattd steps into the hot seat as she’s interviewed by her cousin, former Emmy-winning journalist Brooke Martin. What follows is…

S1E23 The Weight of Womanhood - GLP-1s & Social Pressure with Marta Ravin

Mar 11, 2026 50m

In this episode of Fem MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd speaks with Marta Ravin—Emmy-nominated executive producer, showrunner, TEDx speaker, and creator of Personality Hire, a framework focused on the human…

S1E22 The Dark Side of Surgical Training: Writing Through The Anger with Frances Mei Hardin

Feb 25, 2026 51m

In this powerful episode of FEM, MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with ENT surgeon-turned-author Frances Mei Hardin to discuss her debut memoir and the hidden emotional cost of surgical…

S1E21 What Surgical Training Doesn’t Teach You About Being Yourself

Feb 11, 2026 59m

In this episode of Fem MD, host Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with Dr. Maheetha Bharadwaj, a urology resident, educator, and content creator.Maheetha shares her journey into medicine, from her early…

S1E20 Mental Health for First Responders with Dylan Cade Bates

Jan 28, 2026 44m

In this episode of FEM MD, host Dr. Lauren Umstattd engages in a candid conversation with Dylan Cade Bates, a seasoned law enforcement professional and mental health advocate. They explore the unique…

S1E19 What Happens When a Doctor Can’t Operate Anymore with Stephanie Pearson, MD

Jan 14, 2026 45m

In this episode of Fem MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd speaks with Dr. Stephanie Pearson, an OB-GYN whose surgical career ended after a work-related shoulder injury sustained while delivering a baby. What…

S1E18 Finding Strength in Grief with Brooke Martin

Dec 31, 2025 45m

In this episode of Fem MD, host Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with Brooke Martin—Emmy Award–winning news anchor turned author—to discuss her powerful memoir, Controlled Burn. Brooke opens up about…

S1E17 Don’t Delay What Brings You Joy: Finding the Silver Lining in Lung Cancer with Audrey Bellezza

Dec 17, 2025 46m

In this episode of Fem MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd interviews author Audrey Bellezza, who shares how, at age 50—healthy, active, and a mom of two boys—she was blindsided by a diagnosis of stage IV…

S1E16 Tourette's, TV & Embracing Your Weird with Chelsea White

Dec 03, 2025 47m Transcript

In this episode of Fem MD, Lauren sits down with Emmy-nominated producer Chelsea White — known for her work on Watch What Happens Live and The Drew Barrymore Show — for an honest, layered…

S1E15 Don't Lose Yourself in IVF | Dr. Melyssa Hancock’s 3-Year IVF Odyssey | Fem, MD

Nov 19, 2025 55m

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Fem, MD, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Melyssa Hancock opens up about her 12-round, 3-year IVF journey—one that spanned multiple clinics, a cross-country move of…

S1E14 The Shape of Self: Fashion, Motherhood, and Creative Reinvention

Nov 05, 2025 39m Transcript

In this episode of Fem, MD, Lindsey White—professional fit model, jewelry designer, and mother—joins to explore how fashion, identity, and creativity collide. Through years of working within an…

S1E13 Bourdain Meets Bradshaw with Chef Lala Ziemski

Oct 22, 2025 50m

When a freak accident ended her performing career, Lala Ziemski turned pain into purpose—pivoting from the stage to the kitchen, and eventually building The Firefly, a boutique hotel and restaurant…

S1E12 From Nurse to Radiologist: Dr. Lily Nguyen's Inspiring Journey

Oct 08, 2025 41m Transcript

Dr. Lily Nguyen’s path to medicine didn’t begin in a classroom - it began at the bedside.After five years as a nurse, she made the rare leap from nursing to medical school and is now completing her…

S1E11 The Dark Surgeon Psyche with Dr Mel Thacker

Sep 24, 2025 49m

What does it take to survive — and actually thrive — as a surgeon when the system keeps asking you to show up like a machine?In this episode of Fem MD, host Dr. Lauren Umstattd talks with Dr. Mel…

S1E10 Rewiring Your Brain For Happiness with Dannie De Novo

Sep 10, 2025 31m Transcript

What does it really take to be happy? In this episode of Fem, MD, host Lauren talks with happiness coach Dannie De Novo, who shares her powerful journey from years of depression and anxiety to…

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