Can a Doctor Be Human Online? Dr. Honken Says Yes—and Here’s How

When Dr. Lawren Honken—OBGYN, mom of three, and passionate women’s health advocate—started posting on social media, she didn’t set out to become a content creator. She just wanted to make reliable information more accessible. Fast forward to today, and her platform, Your Friend the OBGYN, is changing how women connect with healthcare—one honest post at a time.In this episode, Dr. Honken opens up about:- How she moved past overthinking every word to showing up with confidence- Why storytelling is more powerful than lecturing when it comes to patient education- Building trust before a patient ever steps into the clinic- The real-life impact of her content—patients walking in saying “I feel like I already know you”- Juggling full-time clinical work, motherhood, and online presence- How hiring a virtual assistant helped her stay sane and focused- Her vision for building tools and mentorship opportunities in women’s healthWhether you’re a physician feeling the pressure to be “professional” online, a mom balancing a thousand things, or someone curious about building a meaningful personal brand—this episode is packed with honest advice and encouragement.🎧 Hit play to hear how one doctor is reshaping the online healthcare space—without losing her humanity.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Click 👉 ⁠⁠https://medstorymedia.com/podcast⁠⁠📚 Access free tools and downloads⁠. ⁠ Click 👉 ⁠⁠https://medstorymedia.com/resources