In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tyler Beauchamp, a pediatric resident and author of Freeze Frame, a coming-of-age novel about trauma, memory, and healing. From his roots in a family of artists to the challenges of balancing medical training with creative writing, Tyler shares how storytelling became a form of survival and connection. We discuss the blurred lines between medicine and art, and how embracing both has deepened his empathy and redefined what it means to bear witness. This conversation invites you to pause and consider the power of stories to hold what medicine sometimes cannot.

Find more information about Dr. Beauchamp's novel here

Retinal surgeon and medical historian Dr. Andrew Lam explores the surprising intersections between history and medicine. Dr. Lam reflects on his path from studying military history in college to performing delicate surgeries, and how his lifelong love of history led him to write The Masters of Medicine, a book that chronicles some of the greatest breakthroughs (and setbacks) in medical science.

Dr. Lam is also the author of Saving Sight, Two Sons of China, and Repentance. His work spans both nonfiction and historical fiction, blending his deep knowledge of medicine and military history with a gift for storytelling. Learn more at https://andrewlammd.com.

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Nurse Roshni Shah shares how her experiences caring for critically ill patients and her own mother shaped her understanding of compassion, grief, and the transformative power of caregiving both in and out of the ICU.

Pediatric ER physician and author Rachel Kowalsky discusses her short story, "The Delivery Boy," which follows a young Guatemalan boy and the team of clinicians who care for him in the NYC ER. Rachel shows us the power of storytelling in healthcare—how it bridges gaps, creates meaning, and gives voice to experiences often left unheard.

"The Delivery Boy" is available to read online for free.

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Board-certified adult psychiatrist Frank Clark reflects on his formative years of medical training, marked with turbulent moments and unique challenges that shook the foundation of his beliefs and values. Through the healing power of poetry, he discovered the answers that ultimately led him to a life filled with love and purpose.

Internist Adam Rodman speaks about his journey hosting the acclaimed podcast, Bedside Rounds, which explores the historical, social, and cultural forces that have shaped modern medicine, and discovers how a historical perspective can illuminate current medical practices and inform how healthcare professionals understand and communicate uncertainty.

In this episode, Tremayne and Le had the unique opportunity to chat with Andy Nguyen (also known as ND MD), a recent graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and an incoming anesthesiology resident doctor at Yale. Andy shared his personal experiences as a medical student, recounting the ups and downs of his journey through medical school. He also discussed the inspiration and incentives behind his efforts to showcase the personal side of medical professionals through photography and YouTube. Additionally, he shared insights gained from interviewing people for the 73 Q Series, which has empowered thousands to join the medical workforce.

In this episode, Le and Tremayne speak with poet, pediatrician, and educator Dr. Irène P. Mathieu about her poetry collection, milk tongue, the healing power of language, and how poetry can play a role in promoting narrative medicine and teaching health equity.

Primary care doctor, public health professor, and award-winning author Michael Stein about his book Me vs. Us: A Health Divided, which explores the asymmetry in how the U.S. allocates resources and funding between health care and public health, and the importance of having a reliable, effective public health system in society.

Primary care doctor and creative director Jon Hallberg talks about his public television series, Art + Medicine, which explores the humanistic aspects of medicine through art, and how storytelling can pave the way toward meaningful connections, even in distressing times.