What 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 reveals:

• ● What finally pushed her to leave her first job

• ● Why self-care isn’t enough to solve physician burnout

• ● How she found freedom in telehealth and entrepreneurship

• ● Tips for doctors who want to build a brand or business while still working full-time

• ● The mindset shift that helped her reconnect with herself—and help others do the same

• If you’re a healthcare provider stuck in a system that doesn’t feel built for you, this episode is your permission slip to explore a different path.

  🎙 Guest: Dr. Danielle Don Diego — Physician, Author, Coach, and Consultant
  Find her on IG & TikTok: @drdondiego

  
  

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Dr. 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—this is the conversation to hear.

🎧 Listen to learn:

• How to simplify complex medical info without losing accuracy

• Why storytelling makes your message stick• Where to start if you want to get published or quoted

• How media training can actually make you a better doctor

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Dr. Olivia Richmond 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. Richmond 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 emotional toll of fighting for autonomy in a system that too often demands obedience over honesty. But she didn’t stop there.

Dr. Richmond also talks about her passion for sexual health education, the power of building an authentic voice online, and how she’s using platforms like YouTube, TEDx, and Doc Influencers to create lasting change. Her mission? To make the conversations we tend to avoid—burnout, boundaries, failure, and sex—impossible to ignore.

If you’ve ever questioned your place in medicine, felt like your voice didn’t matter, or dreamed of using your story to spark change—this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

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In 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 Times, and why clear, relatable communication is now a must-have skill—not a nice-to-have.

Inside this conversation:

• -The #1 mistake doctors make when speaking to non-clinicians

• -How to simplify complex science without losing credibility

• -What it really takes to land media features and grow your personal brand

• -Why being “media-trained” matters more than ever in the fight against misinformation

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  If you're ready to make a bigger impact with your voice, this episode will show you how to get started—with honesty, clarity, and purpose.

What 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 than having all the answers

• The mindset shifts that helped her move from perfectionism to progress

• Balancing clinical work, entrepreneurship, and family

• Practical tips on contract negotiation and valuing your time

• What it really takes to step into a new chapter with purpose and confidence

Whether you're at a crossroads in your career or simply looking for inspiration to take the next step, this conversation offers honest advice, lived experience, and a reminder that fulfillment is possible—on your terms.

🎧 Press play and start carving your own path.

When 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 when it comes to patient education

- Building trust before a patient ever steps into the clinic

- The real-life impact of her content—patients walking in saying “I feel like I already know you”

- Juggling full-time clinical work, motherhood, and online presence

- How hiring a virtual assistant helped her stay sane and focused

- Her vision for building tools and mentorship opportunities in women’s health

Whether you’re a physician feeling the pressure to be “professional” online, a mom balancing a thousand things, or someone curious about building a meaningful personal brand—this episode is packed with honest advice and encouragement.

🎧 Hit play to hear how one doctor is reshaping the online healthcare space—without losing her humanity.

Why 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 advocacy, exposes the financial structures that disadvantage gynecologic care, and offers empowering, practical advice for women dealing with bladder issues.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action. Whether you're a patient, provider, or policymaker, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what women deserve from their healthcare.

In 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 relationships. Additionally, Dr. Khan touches on the socio-economic disparities in healthcare and urges for a broader educational approach to health and wellness from a young age.