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Surgeon, Interrupted

Hippocratic Collective
Surgery
Medicine
Residency
Career Transition
Hippocratic Collective
Medical Training
Gervais Principle
H.R. 1
Medical Education
The Office
Physician Advocacy
Personal Growth
Work-Life Balance
Organizational Dynamics
Medicaid
Mentorship
Philadelphia, United States
Female Surgeons
Healthcare Management
Power Dynamics

A raw, reality-style podcast following Dr. Frances Mei Hardin’s final months as a surgeon and her bold leap into the unknown. Through solo episodes and unfiltered guest convos, it captures the chaos, clarity, and courage of walking away from a “dream career” to choose something better. For high-achievers, burnt-out professionals, and anyone ready to rewrite the rules - this isn’t just a show. It’s... more

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Latest Episodes

In this follow-up episode of Surgeon, Interrupted, Frances Mei and Colin continue their conversation about Frances Mei's transition from clinical medicine into consulting, and get much more practical about what happened once she actually made the lea... more

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What happens when doctors spend their entire careers learning to suppress their emotions?

In this episode of Surgeon, Interrupted, Frances Mei sits down with clinical psychologist Sacha McBain, PhD, a national leader in medical traumatic stress, to ... more

How does a physician actually go from full-time clinical practice to consulting?

In this episode of Surgeon, Interrupted, Frances Mei is joined by her husband, Colin, to break down the real, and highly nontraditional, path that took her from practic... more

Medicine teaches us who we're supposed to be. But what happens when we step outside of that identity?

In this episode of Surgeon, Interrupted, Dr. Frances Mei sits down with physician, graphic medicine artist, and longtime friend Dr. Ryan Montoya to... more

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Recent Guests

Sacha McBain
Clinical psychologist focused on medical traumatic stress
Rush University, Chicago; co-author of a patient-facing workbook on medical trauma
Episode: The Trauma We Bring to Medicine with Sacha McBain, PhD
Ryan Montoya
Graphic medicine artist and family medicine doctor
The Hippocratic Collective; graphic medicine artist; Goyard designer
Episode: Who Are You Outside Medicine? | Ryan Montoya on Travel, Art & Reinvention
Christina Greenfield
Orthopedic surgery resident; former corporate lawyer
Montreal, Canada (orthopedic residency)
Episode: From Corporate Lawyer to Orthopedic Surgeon: Failure, Bias & Surviving Residency
Yu-Mi Ryang
German neurosurgeon, president-elect of German Spine Society for 2028, EuroSpine Education Council Chair-elect
German Spine Society; EuroSpine
Episode: Why Women Still Struggle to Lead in Surgery | Neurosurgery, Mentorship & Excellence
Shonda McManus
Family medicine physician, medical educator, author
Independent clinician and author
Episode: The Grief I Buried During Medical School Followed Me for Decades
Julia Torrellas
Internal medicine physician, educator
Episode: Her Residency Program Shut Down Mid-Training. Then Everything Changed.
Liz Malphrus
Plastic surgeon; residency graduate transitioning to private practice aesthetics
Private practice aesthetics / medical group
Episode: I Thought I'd Stay in Academic Medicine. Residency Changed My Mind.
Joshua Mirrer
Recon plastic surgeon with broad interests in health systems and policy
Episode: A Plastic Surgeon’s Warning: Why Healthcare Rewards Treatment, Not Health
Donna Bulseco
Editor of Intima, contributing to medical humanities and narrative medicine
Intima Magazine
Episode: From InStyle to Intima: Curating the Stories of Healthcare with Donna Bulseco

Host

Frances Mei Hardin
Host of Surgeon, Interrupted

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • The *vulnerability*

    This podcast is a beautiful display of the depth and vulnerability needed to reintroduce hope for anyone disillusioned by medical training or the medical system. Beautiful stories from strong and competent leaders in society who got in the arena and wrestled with shame surrounding their profession and training. A resource sorely needed amongst the medical community. A catalyst of real change. If we can’t be honest and open about the problem, we can’t enact meaningful change. This is fertile grou... more

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    5
    Ipadstudent
    United States7 months ago
  • Love it!

    Thank you for these candid convos! The surgical profession needs this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Girl doc 55
    United States8 months ago
  • I’m hooked!!

    Dr. Hardin says the things everyone else wants to ignore, and really exposes you to the reality of working in healthcare. She is so calculated in her mission yet finds a way to add her personality and humor into each episode. I’m learning and cracking up at the same time!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Azrene User
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must listen

    Love this honest informative interesting and surprisingly laugh out loud funny podcast. I don’t even work in medicine and find this such a great listen! Highly recommend to anyone who has worked in a bad work environment and wants to feel empowered to change their life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Domer20
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen!

    This podcast offers a fresh perspective on medicine and is great for anyone who wants to pursue a major life change in any field!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amknk18976
    United Statesa year ago

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The host's storytelling is engaging, humorous, and revealing of systemic issues.
Listeners praise raw honesty about medical training and burnout.
Guests are consistently insightful and empower listeners to rethink medicine.

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From Corporate Lawyer to Orthopedic Surgeon: Failure, Bias & Surviving Residency
Q: Favorite quotes or mantras you want to leave listeners with?
A powerful reminder is that it's better to have tried and lost than to have never tried at all; keep going, keep learning, and lean on the support of people who have your back.
Why Women Still Struggle to Lead in Surgery | Neurosurgery, Mentorship & Excellence
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring leaders in medicine who face similar obstacles?
Her guidance centers on being uncompromising about excellence and honesty, cultivating mentors who genuinely support growth, and balancing openness to opportunities with a clear, value-driven leadership style that doesn't seek to please everyone but earns respect through integrity.
Why Women Still Struggle to Lead in Surgery | Neurosurgery, Mentorship & Excellence
Q: What were some of the biggest barriers you faced as a woman and a person of Asian descent in neurosurgery, and how did you navigate them?
She recounts gender and racial biases, limited access to high-profile research projects, and the scarcity mindset in leadership roles. Her approach combined excellence in patient care, relentless work ethic, and choosing mentors and allies who could open doors while staying true to her values.
Why Women Still Struggle to Lead in Surgery | Neurosurgery, Mentorship & Excellence
Q: Could you share an overview of your journey in medicine and your leadership trajectory?
Dr. Ryang describes a long, non-linear path to leadership, emphasizing persistence, building credibility through research and teaching, and the importance of mentorship—even when early mentors disappoint. She underscores that progress came with patience, strategic moves, and taking opportunities when they align with her strengths.
Switching Specialties in Residency | Dr. Liv Perez on Leaving Family Medicine for Dermatology
Q: Did you just apply in DERM or did you dual apply?
Liv describes that she single-applied to dermatology after deciding to switch, with a backup mindset and a plan if she didn't match.

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A candid, reality-style show that centers on high-stakes transitions in medicine—burnout, career pivots, leadership, and humane care. Episodes mix personal storytelling with actionable takeaways, from reframing medical training pressures to exploring alternative career paths and the role of art, narrative, and wellness in medical life. Notable is the host's unapologetic honesty and willingness to challenge systemic norms, often featuring guests who blend clinical expertise with publishing, education, or advocacy. The format consistently delivers raw insights, practical guidance, and a human-centered perspective for listeners considering big moves within or beyond traditional medical careers.

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4. Surgeons with Purpose
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1. Sacha McBain
2. Ryan Montoya
3. Christina Greenfield
4. Yu-Mi Ryang
5. Shonda McManus
6. Julia Torrellas
7. Liz Malphrus
8. Joshua Mirrer

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