MedStory Podcast

What happens when a physician listens to that quiet inner voice saying, there’s something more ? In this episode, we explore the powerful journey of a doctor who went from burnout and exhaustion to building a deeply fulfilling coaching business. She shares how she rediscovered her passion, built a personal brand rooted in authenticity, and began helping other physicians find meaning beyond the cli...

When Dr. Lawren Honken—OBGYN, mom of three, and passionate women’s health advocate—started posting on social media, she didn’t set out to become a content creator. She just wanted to make reliable information more accessible. Fast forward to today, and her platform, Your Friend the OBGYN , is changing how women connect with healthcare—one honest post at a time. In this episode, Dr. Honken opens up...

Why is women’s health so often underfunded, misunderstood, and overlooked? In this powerful episode of the MedStory podcast, host Spencer Lalk sits down with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a urogynecologist and passionate advocate for women’s health, to explore the systemic disparities that affect how women are treated in the healthcare system. From personal stories to policy-level insights, Dr. Fitzgera...

In this interview, Dr. Khan, a hospitalist turned longevity expert, discusses the distinction between lifespan and healthspan, emphasizing the importance of living a healthy life rather than merely a long life. Dr. Khan explains her transition from hospital medicine to longevity medicine, driven by a desire to focus on proactive, preventative health measures. She outlines a comprehensive framework...

Dr. Owen Muir, MD and Dr. Carlene MacMillan, MD pull back the curtain on just how massive — and messed up — the healthcare system really is. From United Healthcare’s astronomical profits to the inner workings of Pharmacy Benefit Managers, they break it down in a way that’s sharp, honest, and easy to understand. They dive into: Why the idea that insurers want to “save money” is a giant lie Real-wor...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Saucier, a cardiologist and lipid specialist, sits down with Dr. Spencer Lalk DPT to discuss the complexities of cholesterol management. They cover a wide range of topics including the importance of understanding cholesterol for all physicians, the controversy around statin intolerance, and the differentiation between real statin-associated myalgias and nocebo effect...

In this episode of the MedStory Podcast, Dr. Brittany Albright MD, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and public health expert, joins Dr. Spencer Lalk DPT (MedStory Host) to discuss the alarming rate of physician suicides and the underlying issues in the healthcare system. Dr. Albright sheds light on the factors contributing to physician mental health struggles, including financial debt, long working...

In this episode, Dr. Spencer talks with pediatrician and researcher Dr. Yoshi Rothman about key challenges in children’s health. They cover the rise in ADHD diagnoses, the risks of overmedication, and the impact of screen time on mental health. Dr. Rothman also shares insights on vaccine transparency, the power of human connection, and the future of pediatric care—from obesity to autism. A powerfu...