The Resting Stitch Face Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
No Limits: Living Life Outside the Box with Dr. Jessica Emery
In this episode of "Resting Stitch Face," Dr. Erin and Dr. Sarah welcome Dr. Jessica Emery, a cosmetic dentist turned marketing maven and serial entrepreneur. Jessica shares her journey from building…
Paging Dr. Mom
In this special episode of the Resting Stitch Face Podcast, Dr. Erin Sheffield invites her favorite guests, her kids, to share their candid thoughts on her career as an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. Li…
Get to the Point: Expanding the Circle of Care with Dr. Andrea
Join Dr. Sarah and Dr. Erin as we dive into the world of acupuncture with Dr. Andrea Orvieto, who blends ancient wisdom with modern science to tackle everything from fertility to TMD. Discover how ti…
Motherhood Unmasked
In this episode, Dr. Sarah and Dr. Erin dive into how their lives and personalities as surgeons "bleed" over into their parenting styles. They consider the complexities of parenting styles and the un…
Subpoenas and Scalpels with Attorney Amanda Hill
In this episode, Amanda Hill, founder of Hill Health Law Group, shares her extensive experience in healthcare law, offering invaluable advice for doctors navigating legal challenges. Amanda emphasize…
Developing a Practice Philosophy
In this episode, Dr. Sarah and Dr. Erin delve into the intricate dynamics of professionalism and gender in the surgical field. Join us as we explore personal stories and pivotal moments that shaped o…
Imposter Syndrome with Dr. LaPorte
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Sarah and Dr. Erin delve into the transformative power of female mentorship in the medical field. Join us as Dr. Kelsey Laporte, a trailblazing Oral Maxillofacial Su…
So You Want to Be An Oral Surgeon?
In this episode, Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Sarah Harding discuss their experiences and insights into the journey of becoming an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS). They share personal stories about t…
Scalpels & Sippy Cups: Balancing Surgery, Family, and Self
Dr. Sarah and Dr. Erin tackle the balancing act of family, surgery, and self care in this compelling episode from two surgeon moms.
We talk about how we balance work and family, the challenges of bei…
Hey Denty!
Dr. Sarah and Dr. Erin discuss the mysterious role of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons in healthcare. They joke about how their own moms don't know what they do until they realize that this probably actua…
Meet Your Hosts Dr. Erin and Dr. Sarah
In this episode, Dr. Erin and Dr. Sarah introduce themselves! We discuss who we are including some fun and maybe suprising tidbits, how we met, and our paths in Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surge…