Welcome to We are Human, the podcast that dives deep into the lives of those who work in medicine—but don't let medicine define them. Each week, we bring you stories from healthcare professionals who share their journeys, the struggles they've faced, the victories they’ve celebrated, and, most importantly, the ways they stay well outside the world of medicine. Because while medicine is a big part of what we do, it's not all of who we are.
Find more info about We Are Human and other shows on the Hippocratic Collective at hippocratic-collective.com
Finding Harmony in Chaos: Dr. Natalie Goodman on Music, Medicine, and Staying Human
Emergency medicine resident and musician Natalie Goodman, MD, joins We Are Human for a deeply personal conversation about the intersection of creativity and medicine. As she navigates the relentless pace of residency, Dr. Goodman has learned that holding onto her love of music isn’t just a hobby — it’s a lifeline.
She opens up about her journey from high school and collegiate athlete to physician, the early fears that came with performing her own songs, and how she learned to face both stage fright and the emotional weight of patient care. Through honest reflection, Dr. Goodman explores the parallels between performing on stage and showing up for patients in crisis — both requiring vulnerability, composure, and presence.
This episode is a meditation on identity, resilience, and the importance of nurturing your inner world even in high-stakes professions. For anyone in healthcare or another demanding career, Dr. Goodman’s story offers a reminder that being whole and being good at what you do aren’t opposites — they’re inseparable.
Hosts: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp
Guest: Dr. Natalie Goodman
Connect with Natalie
IG: @nataliegoodmanmusic
Produced by: @HippocraticCollective (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtTst91XiTDDGxevjAfoHCQ)
2 Oct 2025
The Doctor’s Guide to Conversations That Actually Work
This week on We Are Human, host Tyler Beauchamp, MD sits down with Mel Thacker, MD for a deep dive into what really makes communication work - not just in medicine, but in any high-stakes professional setting. From the power of listening with intention to the subtle ways non-verbal cues shape conversations, they unpack how small shifts in how we speak (and how we hear) can completely change outcomes.
Whether you’re navigating tough workplace dynamics, trying to build trust on your team, or just want to get better at connecting with people, this conversation offers practical tools and honest insights you can start using right away.
Hosts: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp
Guest: Dr. Mel Thacker
Connect with Mel
https://www.hippocratic-collective.com/members/mel-thacker-md
Produced by: @HippocraticCollective (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtTst91XiTDDGxevjAfoHCQ)
21 Aug 2025
Black Maternal Mortality Crisis: Dr. Bayo’s Story of Survival and Advocacy
This episode confronts the devastating reality that Black women continue to face the highest rates of maternal mortality in the United States - dying during childbirth or in the weeks that follow at disproportionate numbers. Our guest, Dr. Bayo, shares her own harrowing experience during her second delivery, when her concerns were repeatedly dismissed by medical staff despite her deep knowledge that something was wrong.
From that life-threatening moment to her career as a physician, health advocate, and content creator, Dr. Bayo has channeled her story into a powerful mission: advancing healthcare equity, amplifying patient voices, and empowering marginalized communities. In our conversation, she reflects on the intersections of her identity and the systemic failures she has witnessed, while illuminating the urgent reforms needed within medicine.
Her story is both deeply personal and universally resonant - a reminder of why listening to patients is not optional but essential. This is a call to action for a healthcare system where every voice is heard, and every life is valued.
Hosts: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp
Guest: Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell
Connect with Dr. Bayo
IG: @doctor.bayo
Produced by: @HippocraticCollective (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtTst91XiTDDGxevjAfoHCQ)
7 Aug 2025
What We Learn From the Strongest Patients
In this deeply personal episode of We Are Human, co-hosts Dr. Tommy Martin and Dr. Tyler Beauchamp unpack the emotional and psychological toll of working in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Drawing from Tyler’s recent rotation, they explore how the resilience of critically ill children often eclipses that of the adults around them, and how bearing witness to that kind of strength changes you.
Tyler shares powerful stories from the bedside: children who, in the face of unimaginable circumstances, manage to adapt with grace and quiet courage, even as their families and clinicians struggle to stay afloat. These moments become mirrors - forcing physicians to confront their own emotional boundaries, the weight of responsibility, and the cost of compassion.
What emerges is a conversation about the humanity behind the white coat: the grief, the growth, the quiet victories, and the impossible choices. Together, Tommy and Tyler reflect on how healthcare professionals can carry the emotional load of this work without becoming hardened by it, and why the deepest connections often form in the most difficult moments.
This episode is a raw, resonant tribute to resilience in all its forms, and a reminder that even in the darkest rooms of the hospital, there is still light.
Hosted by: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp
Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective
Music by: Rushay
24 Jul 2025
From Taboo to Tool: Social Media’s Role in Modern Medicine
In this episode of We Are Human, hosts Dr. Tommy Martin and Dr. Tyler Beauchamp sit down with Dr. Leah Rappaport to explore what it means to stay human while practicing medicine. Together, they challenge the outdated belief that social media and self-expression have no place in healthcare, unpacking how platforms like Instagram or TikTok can be tools for advocacy, connection, and authenticity—not distractions. Dr. Rappaport shares her unconventional journey into medicine and the personal experiences that continue to shape her approach to patient care. This conversation goes beyond career paths and clinical training to uncover the deeper truth: that thriving in healthcare means protecting your identity, building community, and rewriting the narrative of what it looks like to be a physician in today’s world.
Hosts: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp
Guest: Dr. Leah Rappaport
Connect with Dr. Rappaport
IG: @dr.leahrap
Produced by @HippocraticCollective (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtTst91XiTDDGxevjAfoHCQ)
10 Jul 2025
The Ironman Mindset: Grit, Goals, and Getting Through It
Before he became a physician, Tommy Martin found himself gasping for air on a first date - a ten-mile run that would unknowingly change the course of his life. In this episode, Tommy opens up about his transformation from struggling beginner to Ironman athlete, sharing the brutal lessons learned along the way. He talks candidly about the mental grit it takes to push your body past its limits, how endurance sports shaped his mindset in medicine, and why community and support matter more than talent or training plans. Whether you’re in scrubs or running shoes, this is a story about finding your edge, and choosing to keep going.
Hosts: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp
Produced by @HippocraticCollective (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtTst91XiTDDGxevjAfoHCQ)
26 Jun 2025
The Importance of Joy: Insights from Dr. Rubin
Dr. Zachary Rubin shares his journey in medicine with hosts Dr. Tommy Martin and Dr. Tyler Beauchamp, emphasizing the importance of joy and passions to combat burnout in this interview.
12 Jun 2025
The Art of Staying Whole in Medicine with Andy Nguyen, MD
Andy Nguyen MD shares insights with Dr. Tommy Martin and Dr. Tyler Beauchamp about maintaining humanity during medical training through storytelling and patient connection in this interview.
5 Jun 2025
A Novel Prescription: Art, Adolescence, Mental Health & Freeze Frame
Author Tyler Beauchamp discusses his young adult novel *Freeze Frame*, balancing medical school with writing about trauma and mental health, in an interview with Tommy Martin.
29 May 2025
Writing, Healing & Humanity in Medicine with Dr. Laura Vater
Oncologist and writer Dr. Laura Vater discusses the emotional toll of medicine and shares practices to stay grounded, suggesting reconnecting with humanity improves patient care in this interview with Dr. Tommy Martin and Dr. Tyler Beauchamp.
15 May 2025
Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and Dinosaurs with Dr. Paul Tran
In this episode of We Are Human, hosts Dr. Tommy Martin and Dr. Tyler Beauchamp sit down with pediatric gastroenterologist, educator, and content creator Dr. Paul Tran for an honest, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about the realities of practicing medicine.
From going viral for a skit that spiraled into internet controversy to navigating burnout and imposter syndrome, Paul opens up about the challenges that come with wearing multiple hats: clinician, educator, creator, husband, and father. The trio dives into the power of storytelling, the emotional toll of medical training, and how humor can humanize healthcare professionals.
Whether you’re a med student, a seasoned attending, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes in the world of medicine, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready for laughter, vulnerability, and a refreshing reminder that doctors are human too.
📌 Topics covered:
Burnout vs. depression
Parenting through medical training
Imposter syndrome at every stage
Creating medical comedy and culture change online
Journaling, reflection, and finding purpose
✨ Plus: A dinosaur vs. muscle name quiz you won’t forget.
Produced by the Hippocratic Collective, a movement and media platform amplifying bold voices in healthcare.
1 May 2025
Welcome to We Are Human
In the first episode of We Are Human, Dr. Tommy Martin and Dr. Tyler Beauchamp introduce a podcast centered on one core belief: doctors are human, too. This show explores who healthcare professionals are beyond the hospital—what inspires them, challenges them, and helps them stay grounded. Tommy and Tyler share their own paths in medicine, what sparked the idea for the podcast, and their hopes for creating a space where real, unfiltered stories can be told. This opening episode sets the tone for meaningful conversations about identity, purpose, and staying connected to what makes us human.
👥 Hosted by: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp
🎙 Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective
🎵 Music By: Rushay
Who has been a guest on We Are Human
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Dr Zachary Rubin
Andy Nguyen MD
Tyler Beauchamp
Dr Laura Vater
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
63,062
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.3 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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Quality
35
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
32
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