Confessions of a Former People-Pleasing Plastic Surgeon | Cut & Tell

After six years of surgical residency, I expected to leave with better technical skills. I didn't expect to leave without one of my defining personality traits.In this episode of Cut & Tell, I share the story of how a formal complaint from a senior resident completely changed how I saw myself, and ultimately forced me to stop trying to make everyone happy.We talk about:Why medicine attracts people pleasersHow hierarchy can shape your identityLearning to have difficult conversations with patientsThe emotional toll of residency politicsWhy not everyone has to like youHow losing my reputation helped me find my voiceIf you're a resident, medical student, physician, or anyone who's struggled with conflict, perfectionism, or the need for approval, I hope this episode reminds you that sometimes the strongest version of yourself only emerges after disappointing someone else.🎧 Subscribe for honest conversations about life after residency, surgery, identity, and building a career on your own terms.Host: Liz Malphrus, MDConnect with Liz: https://www.hippocratic-collective.com/members/liz-malphrus-mdIG: @dr.malphrusProduced By: The Hippocratic CollectiveSubscribe to @hippocraticcollective on Youtube for all of the other shows and content the Hippocratic Collective has to offer.