The Resting Stitch Face Podcast
The Resting Stitch Face Podcast
Podcast Description
Join Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Sarah Harding, two Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons with busy practices and even busier lives, as they peel back the surgical drapes and get real about the joys and challenges of being women in medicine. From career pivots to parenting, friendships to failure, and burnout to boundary-setting, nothing is off limits!
We talk about what it's really like behind the surgical mask and why we all need a room of our own. Because surgery is hard...but life can be harder.
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Focuses on the complexities of being women in medicine, covering topics such as career transitions, managing burnout, and the impact of gender in surgical fields, with specific episodes discussing misunderstandings about oral surgeons and the challenges of imposter syndrome.

Join Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Sarah Harding, two Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons with busy practices and even busier lives, as they peel back the surgical drapes and get real about the joys and challenges of being women in medicine. From career pivots to parenting, friendships to failure, and burnout to boundary-setting, nothing is off limits!
We talk about what it’s really like behind the surgical mask and why we all need a room of our own. Because surgery is hard…but life can be harder.
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Harding and Dr. Erin Sheffield unpack the complexities of social media culture, sharing candid insights on viral trends, mental load, weaponized incompetence, cancel culture and the impact of online persona versus authenticity.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or just an active social media user, this conversation offers practical perspectives on navigating the digital world effectively and ethically.
KEY TOPICS
- The influence of viral trends and how they shape perceptions over time
- The importance of authenticity amid social media performativity
- The impact of social media on mental health and personal relationships
- Insights on weaponized incompetence and sharing domestic responsibilities
- The nuanced discussion surrounding cancel culture and accountability
- The role of social media in medical influence and reputation management
- Boundary setting and authenticity in digital content creation
- Balancing gratitude with acknowledgment of challenges in professional and personal life
- Opinions on Olympic athlete Lindsey Vonn’s injury and decision-making under pressure
- The implications of social media algorithms on perceptions and misconceptions
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