#477: Speaking the Truth, Facing Fear & Challenging Modern Medicine

In this repurposed episode, originally recorded for Dr. Charmaine Gregory’s Fearless Freedom with Dr. G podcast, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh step into the guest seats for a candid conversation about medicine, marriage, burnout, courage, and the creation of BS Free MD.May opens up about the personal challenges she faced during medical school, including depression, an eating disorder, and uncertainty about her future in medicine. Tim shares how his experiences with action sports and skydiving taught him to view fear differently—not simply as something to escape, but as a powerful tool for preparation, focus, and growth.They also discuss their years in rural medicine, the transition from practicing physicians to podcasters, and the events that inspired them to create BS Free MD. The conversation explores physician autonomy, corporate influence in healthcare, medical innovation, informed consent, and the importance of confronting uncomfortable chapters of medical history.In This EpisodeMay’s challenges with depression and an eating disorder during medical schoolHow May and Tim met, married, and built a life in medicineThe realities of residency and rural medical practiceWhy courage does not require the absence of fearUsing fear as fuel for preparation and personal growthPhysician burnout and transitioning beyond traditional medicineHow the events of 2020 helped launch BS Free MDCorporate influence and the loss of physician autonomyBalancing medical innovation with patient protectionThe importance of informed consent and medical accountabilityWhy May and Tim are committed to honest, BS-free conversationsConnect with BS Free MDVisit the BS Free MD websiteListen to the podcastFollow BS Free MD on Instagram and FacebookWatch BS Free MD videosAbout the Original EpisodeThis conversation was originally recorded for Fearless Freedom with Dr. G, hosted by emergency physician, wellness advocate, and podcast coach Dr. Charmaine Gregory.Watch the original conversation on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.