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

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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

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https://www.hippocratic-collective.com/members/mel-thacker-md

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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

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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

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

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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 

In this episode of the We Are Human podcast, hosts Tommy Martin and Tyler welcome Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double board-certified physician in pediatrics and allergy immunology. The conversation explores Dr. Rubin's journey into medicine, the importance of maintaining passions outside of work, and the role of social media in medical education. They discuss the challenges of burnout in the medical field, the significance of finding one's 'why,' and the balance between personal life and professional responsibilities. Dr. Rubin also shares insights about his upcoming book on allergies and the impact of social media on healthcare.

Hosts: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp

Guest: Dr. Zachary Rubin

Connect with Dr. Rubin

IG: @rubin_allergy

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790561/all-about-allergies-by-zachary-rubin/

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In this episode of We Are Human, we sit down with Dr. Andy Nguyen — anesthesia resident by day, media creative by night — to talk about what it really takes to hold on to your humanity during medical training. Andy gets real about the highs, lows, and everything in between: the grueling hours, the emotional toll, and why keeping your creative spark alive outside the hospital isn’t just nice — it’s necessary.

We dive into the role that storytelling, passion projects, and genuine patient connection play in keeping us grounded, especially during the chaos of residency. This one’s for anyone who's ever wondered how to stay true to themselves in a system that often asks you to be anything but.

Hosts: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp

Guest: Andy Nguyen, MD (@NDMD)

Connect with Dr. Nguyen

IG: @andy_nguyen9

Youtube: @NDMD

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In this episode, we dive into the creative process behind Freeze Frame, the YA novel by Dr. Tyler Beauchamp—written while he was still in medical school and re-released this week under the Hippocratic Press. Tyler shares what it was like to balance the intensity of med school with the emotional weight of writing a story about trauma, grief, and identity. We talk about the power of fiction to reach young readers navigating isolation and mental health struggles, and how storytelling became Tyler’s outlet through it all.

This conversation is about more than publishing a book—it’s about finding your voice, honoring your creativity, and carving out space for the things that matter, even in the most demanding chapters of life.

Find Tyler's novel, Freeze Frame here - https://shorturl.at/fyOFv

Hosted by: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp

Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

Music by: Rushay

In this episode of We Are Human, we sit down with oncologist and writer Dr. Laura Vater for an honest conversation about what it really takes to stay whole in a profession that often asks you to give everything. We talk about the emotional toll of medicine, the reality of compassion fatigue, and why caring for your own mind, body, and spirit isn’t just important—it’s essential. Laura shares the practices that help her stay grounded, and how reconnecting with your own humanity can actually make you a better doctor. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, or wondered how to build a meaningful life and career in medicine, this one’s for you.

Hosts: Dr. Tommy Martin & Dr. Tyler Beauchamp

Guest: Dr. Laura Vater

Connect with Dr. Vater

IG: @doclauravater

https://www.lauravater.com/

Produced by  ⁨@HippocraticCollective⁩