Janet McMordie | Doctor, Actor, Podcast Host: Why Acting Improved My Medicine

Today we're talking to Janet McMordie, podcast host, actor and doctor! In this conversation we discusse the intersection of medicine and acting, how the pandemic served as a catalyst for career changes and how improv improved her skills as a doctor. We deep dive into the importance of improv in enhancing communication skills in medicine, the evolution of patient-doctor relationships, and the challenges and joys of navigating the acting industry. The discussion also touches on the creation Janet's production company focused on amplifying women's and non-binary stories and careers, the lessons learned in the creative process, and the importance of community in the arts. Janet shares insights on the balance between art and commerce, and offers advice for aspiring creatives, emphasizing the need to embrace imperfection and take risks in their work.


Chapters

00:00 The Intersection of Medicine and Acting
03:03 The Impact of the Pandemic on Career Choices
06:07 The Role of Improv in Medicine
08:55 The Evolution of Patient-Doctor Relationships
11:49 Navigating the Acting Industry
15:02 The Journey of a Production Company
18:05 The Importance of Community in Creative Spaces
20:51 The Future of the Podcast and Production Company
23:50 Lessons Learned in the Creative Process
27:06 Advice for Aspiring Creatives
30:03 The Balance of Art and Commerce
32:49 Final Thoughts and Reflections