The Surgeon Becomes the Subject: Dr. Lauren Umstattd on Building It All

In this special episode of FEM MD, the tables turn.Host Dr. Lauren Umstattd steps into the hot seat as she’s interviewed by her cousin, former Emmy-winning journalist Brooke Martin. What follows is an unfiltered look at the woman behind the brand—surgeon, founder, mother, and builder of one of the most sought-after facial plastic practices in the Midwest. They cover:What it actually takes to build a surgical practice from the ground upThe myth of a “flawless” medical career—and what failure really looked likeConfidence, imposter syndrome, and learning to trust yourselfThe emotional reality of surgery (for both doctor and patient)Work, motherhood, and the truth about “balance”Why she believes you don’t need to rush your lifeThis is a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation about ambition, identity, and choosing your life on your own terms.If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to build something from nothing—this episode is it.Host: Dr. Lauren Umstattd Connect with Lauren: @lauren_umstattd_md Guest: Brooke Martin Connect with Brooke: @brookemartin.tv https://morewithbrookemartin.com/ Controlled Burn: https://store.dexteritybooks.com/prod... Presented by: ‪@HippocraticCollective‬