49 | Surviving Residency: A Trauma Surgeon's Take on Imposter Syndrome, Burnout, and the Mindset of a Physician

Welcome back to Medicine Motherhood Missions. Today’s episode takes us behind the curtain of medicine with Dr. Ryan McPherson, a trauma surgeon and author of While You Were Asleep: Behind the Scenes Stories from Residency at a Level 1 Trauma Center.In his book, Ryan pulls us into the raw, unfiltered realities of residency—the 3 a.m. trauma calls, the quiet doubts of imposter syndrome, the weight of mistakes, and the cost of living a life fully consumed by the calling of medicine. But he also invites us to consider something deeper: What mindset sustains a physician through burnout, perfectionism, sacrifice, and the pursuit of integrity?Whether you’re in medicine, walking alongside someone who is, or simply curious about the human side of healing, this conversation will challenge you to reflect on resilience, honesty, and what it truly means to live out a calling.Connect with Ryan: Check out the book, "While You Were Asleep: Behind the Scenes Stories from Residency at a Level 1 Trauma Center" https://a.co/d/jaEwdb3IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_mcpherson_author/Connect with Johanna LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannamoses/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/medicine_motherhood_missions/⁠www.johannamoses.com