Behind the Feed: Doctors, DMs & Doing-It-All 💌
TL;DR
This week we’re getting very real about what it’s like to be visible online as female physicians: the joy, the cringe, the boundaries, the career upside—and the moments that make you want to log off forever. We share the wildest “in the wild” encounters, how we handle comments (and protect our peace), what we accept or refuse for brand deals, and whether social media helps—or hurts—credibility in medicine.
Pulling Back the Curtain
It’s just us girls this episode, chatting about the good, the messy, and the meaningful of being doctor-creators. From airport weeks and US Open vibes to clinic days and bedtime snuggles, we’re talking balance (or lack thereof), ethical lines in brand work, patient expectations, privacy with kids, and the funniest/most awkward ways people recognize us IRL. Think derm BFF hotline meets group chat confessional.
🎙️Key Takeaways
🎾[00:45] Life Lately
US Open energy, seven straight weeks of travel, and why “a chill beach weekend” can be a medical-grade intervention.
💬[04:20] Comments & Coping
Yes, we’re human. Harsh comments can sting—especially about identity, looks, or our credentials.
Boundaries help: delegating comment moderation = sanity saved.
Kind DMs matter more than you know.
📥[10:30] DMs We’ll Never Forget
Pressure to “speak” on complex world events, and the guilt either way.
The DM that made us separate clinic from content (hi, documentation).
🧭[16:40] Post Regrets, Lessons Learned
Stitching = real humans on the other side. We aim for educational, not pile-on.
Family consent & kid privacy rules: no uniforms/IDs, no bathing suits, no oversharing.
🙈[22:15] Spotted IRL (Send Help)
Bikini wax: “I follow you!”
Spray tan: “You’re my doctor!” → “Welp, now we’ve both seen each other naked.”
Disney perk from a sweet listener (best seats!).
🏥[27:40] Does Being Online Change Clinic?
Expectations can skyrocket—lists a mile long.
We love skin-cancer checks & bread-and-butter derm; social ≠ our whole practice.
Keeping the lanes separate preserves care and sanity.
🩺[33:05] “Do You Even See Patients?”
Short answer: yes. Long answer: still yes.
On part-time seasons, motherhood, and a frustrating headline that missed the point.
Shoutout to the AAD for championing physician voices online.
🤝[40:30] Brand Deals & Ethics
We’ve turned down big $$ when it didn’t align.
Abundance mindset > scarcity: better fits always come.
First, do no harm—on and off camera.
💄[46:10] Female & Visible Online
Upside: women want women’s skin/hair solutions.
Reality: extra scrutiny on appearance and tone. We choose authenticity anyway.
📈[50:25] Social vs. Academia
Social can open doors academia can’t (media, advisory roles)—and vice versa.
We respect both lanes. The throughline: credible education.
🔁[56:00] Would We Do It Again?
Yes. Creative outlet, variety, impact, and family flexibility.
Also, yes to learning, unlearning, and better boundaries.
💕Wrap-Up
From boundaries to brand ethics to bikini-wax meet-cutes, this episode is the unfiltered, girlfriend-chat version of life as doctor-creators. We’re here to educate, human-first—stethoscopes and soft launches of our chaos included.
👉Watch the full episode on YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Have a burning Q? Drop it in the comments or DM us on Instagram @theSkindeepMDs—we’re listening.
Until next week, stay glowy ✨
xoxo,
The Skin Deep MDs Team
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