We Are Human

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]

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]

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]

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

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]