MedStory Podcast

Where medicine meets innovation, storytelling, and the human experience.

Hosted by Spencer Lalk, The MedStory Podcast brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with the most forward-thinking physicians, healthcare leaders, and entrepreneurs. We dive into the real stories behind Headlinetheir journeys—how th...

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Monday

Why Mastery in Medicine Isn’t Enough Anymore

In this episode, he shares what doctors must do to grow their impact, protect their future, and stay relevant in the evolving landscape of medicine.

June 25, 2025

What if burnout wasn’t the end but the beginning of something greater?

In this honest episode, she opens up about the breaking point—and how it became the start of a more meaningful chapter...

June 23, 2025

How Dr. Fitzgerald Uses Social Media to Change Medicine

Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald is a surgeon, researcher, educator—and a rising voice in the medical community who’s using social media to advocate for patients and push the conversation in medicine forward. In this episode, she shares how the COVID-19...

June 18, 2025

ICU Doctor Builds Side Hustle and IG Following

What do you get when a pediatric ICU physician pairs up with a clinical pharmacist she met on Zoom? A thriving online business, a bold brand, and a growing Instagram following. In this episode, Dr. Allison McCague shares how she turned passion into purpose—and how other doctors can too.

June 16, 2025

A Doctor With Severe Stage Fright Built a Thriving YouTube Channel and Business

“I passed out during every presentation in college.” Dr. Jennifer Roelands never imagined she’d become a speaker, a YouTuber, or a digital course creator. In this episode, she shares how she overcame severe stage fright to build a personal...

June 11, 2025

Why This Doctor Walked Away From Her ‘Dream Job’ in Medicine

What happens when your dream job nearly breaks you? Dr. Danielle Don Diego was a rising family physician on the traditional path—until burnout forced her to reconsider everything. In this episode, she opens up about stepping away from the expectations of medicine to create a more sustainable, fulfilling life.

June 9, 2025

What Doctors Need to Know About Writing, Media & Building Trust

Dr. Cherilyn Davis is more than a board-certified pediatrician—she’s a media-savvy communicator with a unique path through healthcare and journalism. In this episode, she breaks down how doctors can build trust, elevate their voice in the media...

June 4, 2025

Sexual Health, Burnout, and Breaking the Mold in Medicine

Dr. Olivia Richman isn’t afraid to speak up—even when the system tells her to stay quiet. In this powerful episode, she opens up about the real, often uncomfortable conversations around physician burnout, sexual health, and challenging outdated norms in medicine.

June 2, 2025

Becoming a Trusted Voice in Healthcare: What Most Doctors Overlook

In this episode of the Med Story Podcast, host Spencer Lalk sits down with Dr. Nate Wood—Yale-trained physician, chef, and Director of Culinary Medicine...

May 30, 2025

She Left Burnout Behind and Started Coaching Other Physicians

In this episode, we explore the powerful journey of a doctor who went from burnout and exhaustion to building a deeply fulfilling coaching busines, She shares how she rediscovered her passion, built a personal brand rooted...

May 26, 2025

Can a Doctor Be Human Online? Dr. Honken Says Yes—and Here’s How

When Dr. Lawren Honken—OBGYN, mom of three, and women’s health advocate—began posting on social media, her goal was simply to share reliable information. Now, her platform, Your Friend the OBGYN, is changing how women connect with healthcare...

April 17, 2025

The Biggest Lie Women Have Been Told About Their Bodies — And Why It Still Persists

Why is women’s health so often underfunded, misunderstood, and overlooked? Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a urogynecologist and women’s health advocate, unpacks how outdated norms and systemic gaps continue to harm women—and what we can do to fix it.

March 26, 2025

Truth Behind Cholesterol, Statins, and Physicians’ Role In Management

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 individualized care, myths...

March 26, 2025

PHYSICIAN SUICIDE and OUR MENTAL HEALTH: Why Are So Many Doctors Unhappy?

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 growing need for systemic mental health support in medicine.

April 14, 2025

Why This Doctor Focuses on Healthspan—Not Just Lifespan

In this interview, Dr. Khan, a hospitalist turned longevity expert, discusses the distinction between lifespan and healthspan, emphasizing the importance of living a healthy..

April 8, 2025

The Price of Profit: How Insurance & Pharma Control Healthcare Costs

Dr. Muir and Dr. MacMillan expose how broken the U.S. healthcare system is—
from sky-high profits to shady insurance practices.

March 24, 2025

Parents Don’t Know This About Their Children: How Physicians Can Help

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...