Janet McMordie | Doctor, Actor, Podcast Host: Why Acting Improved My Medicine

Send us Fan MailToday we're talking to Janet McMordie, podcast host, actor and doctor! In this conversation we discusse the intersection of medicine and acting, how the pandemic served as a catalyst for career changes and how improv improved her skills as a doctor. We deep dive into the importance of improv in enhancing communication skills in medicine, the evolution of patient-doctor relationships, and the challenges and joys of navigating the acting industry. The discussion also touches on the creation Janet's production company focused on amplifying women's and non-binary stories and careers, the lessons learned in the creative process, and the importance of community in the arts. Janet shares insights on the balance between art and commerce, and offers advice for aspiring creatives, emphasizing the need to embrace imperfection and take risks in their work.Chapters00:00 The Intersection of Medicine and Acting03:03 The Impact of the Pandemic on Career Choices06:07 The Role of Improv in Medicine08:55 The Evolution of Patient-Doctor Relationships11:49 Navigating the Acting Industry15:02 The Journey of a Production Company18:05 The Importance of Community in Creative Spaces20:51 The Future of the Podcast and Production Company23:50 Lessons Learned in the Creative Process27:06 Advice for Aspiring Creatives30:03 The Balance of Art and Commerce32:49 Final Thoughts and Reflections