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Fem MD

Fem MD

By: Hippocratic Collective
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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.comCopyright 2025 Hippocratic Collective Career Success Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Marriage, Medicine, and Making It Work
    Jul 30 2025

    In this episode of Fem MD, we explore the uncomfortable truth: love alone doesn’t make a marriage last. Dr. Lauren Umstattd opens up about the realities of partnership, drawing from her own experiences to unpack the deeper ingredients that sustain a strong marriage—kindness, respect, communication, and growth. It's a candid conversation about what happens after the honeymoon phase ends, how couples evolve through challenges, and why being intentional in your relationship matters more than romantic ideals. Whether you're married, thinking about it, or questioning what a healthy relationship looks like, this episode offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective on building a life together.

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    19 mins
  • Breaking the Cycle: Toxic Training, Systemic Abuse, and Life After Surgery
    Jul 16 2025

    In this powerful episode of FEM MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with Dr. Frances Mei Hardin for an unflinching conversation about the darker realities of surgical training. Frances Mei shares her personal experience navigating a medical culture where bullying, abuse, and emotional isolation are often normalized—and where “resilience” is too often code for silent suffering.

    Together, they unpack the structural issues baked into the hierarchy of medicine and what it means to walk away—not as a failure, but as an act of reclaiming agency. This episode explores what happens when your identity is bound to your profession, and what’s possible when you begin to untangle that narrative.

    It’s a must-listen for anyone who’s ever questioned the cost of staying silent in a broken system.

    Host: Dr. Lauren Umstattd

    Connect with Dr. Frances Mei Hardin

    IG: @francesmei.md

    Website: https://hippocratic-collective.com

    Presented by: The Hippocratic Collective

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    31 mins
  • If You're Not Growing, You're Dying
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode of Fem MD, Dr. Lauren Umstattd unpacks the quiet pressure to be everything to everyone: the perfect doctor, the perfect parent, the perfect partner. But what if success isn’t about getting it all right? What if the real work, and the real growth, comes from simply getting a little better each day? This episode explores how embracing small, consistent improvements can lead to more sustainable fulfillment, both professionally and personally. It’s a conversation about showing up, letting go of unrealistic standards, and making peace with the messy middle.

    Host: Dr. Lauren Umstattd

    Connect with Lauren @lauren_umstattd_md

    Presented by: The Hippocratic Collective

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    18 mins
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