We Are Human – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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

Produced by  ⁨@HippocraticCollective⁩ 

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 

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.

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

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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

Produced by  ⁨@HippocraticCollective⁩ 

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