In this episode of Med Moms, Lisa, and Faith get real about the emotional chaos and logistical headaches of stepping into the caregiver role for their parents while still managing everything (and everyone) else. From never-ending pharmacy hold music to the weekly battle of resetting online accounts just to refill prescriptions, Faith shares her hilarious but painfully relatable struggles to help her father-in-law navigate the digital healthcare maze.

Meanwhile, Lisa opens up about the challenges providers face on the other side—dealing with overburdened systems, miscommunication between specialists, and patients who literally peek out of exam rooms when things run late. The two also reflect on how virtual care has become a lifeline for many, offering convenience and connection when the system falls short. But they don’t shy away from the truth: sometimes, nothing replaces a good old-fashioned human touch.

With their signature humor and honesty Lisa and Faith remind us that even in the chaos, there’s power in community—and a little gratitude goes a long way.

Key Takeaways

• Managing aging parents' healthcare is an emotional and logistical workout.

• Pharmacy portals + security codes + 80-year-olds = recipe for insanity.

• Advocating for family in the healthcare system requires patience and humor.

• Virtual care has revolutionized medicine—but there's still no substitute for human touch.

• Being a mom today means managing… everyone.

• Gratitude resets everything, even on the hardest days.

In This Episode

• [00:00] Introduction

• [00:43] Weekly check-in & new job dynamics

• [01:31] Naming the “WTF” segment

• [02:26] Prescription & technology struggles with aging parents

• [06:16] Pharmacy hold music & provider frustrations

• [08:46] Switching pharmacies & website woes

• [10:33] Caring for aging parents: The sandwich generation

• [11:20] Tech-savvy vs. non-tech-savvy parents

• [12:03] Navigating insurance & out-of-state care

• [13:16] FaceTime fails & generational tech humor

• [14:44] Ear injury story & family medical mishaps

• [15:39] Gratitude for not having young kids while caregiving

• [16:21] Advocacy tips for navigating healthcare

• [18:40] Provider-patient communication & waiting room etiquette

• [19:56] Medical records, billing, and insurance runaround

• [22:04] Customer service & leadership communication tactics

• [26:04] Managing people: Work, family, and self

• [27:13] Virtual medicine: Benefits and limitations

• [31:24] The power of touch & diagnosing by observation

• [33:23] Gratitude practice & resetting the mindset

• [35:00] Outro

Resources and Links

Med Moms Podcast

• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medmoms/id1802081976

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYdnafsZL1TGYhsRyX7kh

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MedMoms

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/med.moms/

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Some days you're owning the boardroom. Other days, you're googling deodorant for your tween. Welcome to the duality of modern motherhood—and the messy, hilarious, evolving journey that is confidence.

In this episode, Lisa and Faith explore how confidence shows up—and disappears—for women, moms, professionals, and the kids we’re raising. From wine-fueled reflections in Napa to the chaos of TikTok skincare trends, they dive into what it really means to be confident in a world that constantly tests it.

They talk parenting teens, body image, generational growth, and those moments where you either fake it ‘til you make it—or just stop giving a damn altogether. Spoiler: Lisa may be in her “don’t-give-a-f*ck era,” and honestly, we’re here for it. Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways

• Confidence is nonlinear: It ebbs, flows, and gets tested constantly.
• Imposter syndrome is real—even when you're successful.
• Raising confident kids means modeling it yourself—and knowing where the line is between confidence and cockiness.
• Social media warps self-image, even for 13-year-olds asking for face peels.
• The freedom of not caring (and how to embrace it).
• Generational pride: Watching your kids step into their own success is a whole new level of fulfillment.
  

In This Episode

• [00:00] Real talk: Being a mom in medicine

• [02:00] Weekly catch-up: Frenchie with a bad back

• [03:00] WTF moments at work

• [04:30] Wine, Napa, and a confidence conversation

• [06:00] How confidence changes as we age

• [08:00] Confidence in young adults vs. midlife

• [10:00] Parenting teens & teaching self-worth

• [12:00] Generational growth & following in dad’s footsteps

• [18:30] Imposter syndrome at work

• [21:00] TikTok skin care & the confidence trap

• [24:00] The evolution of senior pictures

• [26:00] Lisa’s 'don’t-give-a-f*ck' era

• [27:30] Final thoughts + a pearl of wisdom

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Ever brushed your teeth with cortisone cream by accident? That’s what happens when your morning routine collides with texts, an audiobook, and three other tasks—all before coffee. Sound familiar?

In this laugh-out-loud and deeply relatable episode, Lisa and Faith dive headfirst into the beautiful chaos of multitasking. They explore the quirks that keep us going, the moments that bring us to a full stop, and why sometimes the best cure is simply laughing at yourself.

From dreamy vacations to smart oura ring science, emotional attachments to stuffed animals and cars, and the elusive search for a phone charger, this episode blends nostalgia with real-life humor in the most unexpected ways.

Whether you're knee-deep in parenting or just trying to hold it all together, this episode is your reminder that you're not alone—and it’s okay to forget the toothpaste once in a while. Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways

• Multitasking isn’t always the productivity flex we think it is.

• Don’t confuse hydrocortisone cream with toothpaste. Seriously.

• Wearable tech like the Oura Ring and Whoop are useful—if you actually understand the data.

• Cars and plants might not have souls

• It’s okay to find joy in naming your car

• Being a mom means shifting between boss mode and WTF mode at any given moment

In This Episode

• [00:01] Introduction
• [00:41] Napa Valley and wine talk
• [00:56] Health supplements and wine
• [01:50] Travel plans and needing a vacation
• [02:33] Oura Ring and health tech
• [04:24] Oura Ring vs. Whoop band
• [05:35] Lisa's world: badass things are always “she”
• [06:18] Naming cars, talking plants & Toy Story trauma
• [09:40] Multitasking and the hydrocortisone toothpaste incident
• [12:08] Final laughs & outro

Resources and Links

Med Moms Podcast

• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medmoms/id1802081976

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYdnafsZL1TGYhsRyX7kh

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MedMoms

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/med.moms/

Lisa Cano

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Faith Gutierrez

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