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 Together, they challenge the outdated belief that social media and self-expression have no place in healthcare, unpacking how platforms like Instagram or TikTok can be tools for advocacy,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