Fem MD

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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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If You're Not Growing, You're Dying

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, l...

Jul 02, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Obsession vs Perfection: The Hidden Pressure to Be Better with Dr. Sinehan Bayrak

Why do women in medicine still have to be twice as good to get half the credit? In this episode of Fem MD , Dr. Lauren Umstattd sits down with facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sinehan Bayrak for a raw and real conversation about what it takes to succeed as a woman in medicine—and the unspoken costs of trying to be “perfect” in a system that still rewards mediocrity in men. They talk candidly about the double standards women face in surgery, the psychological toll of perfectionism, and how implicit bia...

Jun 18, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4

How Much Abuse Should You Tolerate?

In this episode, I open up about something that’s all too common in medical training but rarely talked about: abuse and mistreatment. I share a personal story from my own training — including a moment where a supervising surgeon crossed a serious line with physical aggression — and reflect on how that experience shaped my decision to walk away from fellowship. We talk about the blurry line between tough coaching and outright abuse, and what it really means to push someone “for their own good.” T...

Jun 04, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Arrival Fallacy, The Patient Graveyard, and Mom Guilt with Dr. Brittany Bankhead

In this raw and thought-provoking episode of Fem MD , trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead sits down with Dr. Lauren Umstattd for an honest conversation about the challenges of being a woman in surgery. Dr. Bankhead opens up about her personal journey to embracing her full identity—not only as a surgeon but as a mother, partner, and woman who has navigated professional toxicity, imposter syndrome, and the emotional weight of caring for patients at their most vulnerable. The two dive into the "ar...

May 21, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Messy, Bold, and Unapologetic

In this powerful and unfiltered debut episode of FEMMD , Dr. Lauren Umstattd—a facial plastic surgeon, business owner, and mother—opens up about the beautiful mess of balancing a high-stakes medical career with motherhood, identity, and ambition. Lauren speaks candidly about what it means to crave complexity, lean into vulnerability, and challenge societal norms around success, femininity, and parenting. From the raw realities of surgery to the emotional demands of parenting, she doesn’t hold ba...

May 05, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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