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

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

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790561/all-about-allergies-by-zachary-rubin/

Produced by ⁨@HippocraticCollective⁩

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