Medicine Tamed the Me Out of Me

In this episode, Jessica McIntyre, MD shares the 2:00 AM moment during a 28-hour ICU shift when everything cracked. After intubating a critically ill baby, she walked into the call room and had her first panic attack. That moment forced her to confront a painful truth: medicine had disconnected her from herself.What followed was unexpected. A late-night Google search led her to the Wild Woman Project, a mountaintop retreat that changed the trajectory of her career and identity. She opens up about physician mental health, infertility, societal expectations placed on women, and why creating safe spaces for women physicians may be one of the most important forms of healing in medicine.This conversation is about vulnerability, burnout, identity, and reclaiming the parts of ourselves that medicine tries to tame.Want to share your story or launch your own medical podcast? Visit https://www.medstorystudio.com to learn how MedStory Studio helps physicians build their voice and expand their impact.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not represent the views of their employers. This episode is for informational and storytelling purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider with any personal medical concerns.Music Credits: Music for this episode comes from Blue Dot Sessions and the Descript Audio Library.Production Note: The MedStory Podcast is made possible by MedStory Studios and listeners like you.