{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a46426f8755e109d1eda66/6a0361c6a257c57500d1e94b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP 4: From Pandemic to Punchlines: Doctors, Bonds, and Skin Care Myths Uncovered","description":"<p>What did the pandemic really do to the medical profession? Are most skincare trends completely overhyped? And why do so many people working in medicine develop such a dark sense of humour?</p><p>In Episode 4 of <em>The Wildings Podcast</em>, we sit down with ER doctor <strong>Dr. Gerry Smith</strong> and microbiology and aesthetics expert <strong>Dr. Angel Boulos</strong> for an honest, funny, and insightful conversation about life inside modern medicine.</p><p><br></p><p>From the chaos and long-term impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems to the realities doctors faced behind closed doors, this episode explores how the pandemic permanently changed medicine, patient care, and the mental health of healthcare workers worldwide.</p><p>We also dive into the world of skincare, aesthetics, and microbiology, with Dr. Angel Boulos breaking down common skincare myths, social media misinformation, trending treatments, and what people should <em>actually</em> be focusing on for healthy skin.</p><p>Alongside the serious topics, the conversation takes a hilarious turn as we discuss how working in emergency medicine and healthcare influences comedy, humour, coping mechanisms, and storytelling — including why medical professionals often become some of the funniest people in the room.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Skincare myths and aesthetics truths</li><li>Patient compassion &amp; honesty</li><li>The truth about aesthetics and skin health</li><li>How COVID-19 changed the medical world forever</li><li>Mental health and burnout in healthcare</li><li>Microbiology, wellness, and preventative health</li><li>Behind-the-scenes realities of hospitals during the pandemic</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Episode 4 of <em>The Wildings Podcast</em> is one you won’t want to miss.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to add this podcast to your saved and follow the pod on Instagram &amp; TikTok </p><p><br></p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildlingspodcast</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/thewildlingspod/</p>","author_name":"The Spinners Mill Podcast Studio"}