Different Doctors
Hosted by Dr. Timothy Gillespie, DMin, and Dr. Todd Popp, MD, this is a conversation between two doctors from very different worlds: one shaped by faith, theology, and human meaning; the other by medicine, healing, and the realities of caring for people when life gets real.
Together, they explore the questions that do not always fit neatly into a job description:
Why do we do what we do? What gives work meaning? How do we keep our souls intact while building a career? And what does purpose look like in the middle of ordinary, complicated life?
This is not a podcast with easy answers. It is a podcast for honest conversations, thoughtful reflection, and maybe the occasional uncomfortable truth.
This is Different Doctors.
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May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
28 min
In this episode of Different Doctors, hosts Dr. Timothy Gillespie and Dr. Todd Popp explore how daily perspectives, leadership from unexpected places, and mindfulness can influence resilience and purpose—especially on challenging days. Their candid conversation offers insights into managing stress, finding meaning in the everyday, and leading from the second seat—regardless of title or position.
Key Topics:
The importance of living in the moment and expressing gratitude despite daily struggles.
Leadership lessons from historical events and the concept of leading from the "second seat."
Strategies for approaching difficult days: perspective, faith, and small routines like walks.
How first world problems shape our outlook and the balance between recognizing challenges and practicing gratitude.
Generational differences in resilience, leadership, and handling adversity.
The power of influence over authority, and leading without formal titles.
Practical advice on reframing dread into opportunity and making impactful connections.
Cultural references and humor to highlight our shared human experience and perspective shifts.
The significance of being present for loved ones and making conscious choices daily.
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
25 min
In this opening episode of Different Doctors, Dr. Timothy Gillespie and Dr. Todd Popp introduce the podcast’s central theme: exploring life, career, meaning, and purpose from two very different professional worlds. Todd reflects on his path into medicine, the privilege and pressure of caring for people, and how gratitude helped him stay grounded through the competition, monotony, and emotional weight of healthcare. The conversation also moves into trust, expertise, information overload, and the challenge of finding truth in a world shaped by Google, AI, and fractured communities.
At its heart, the episode lays the groundwork for future conversations about purpose—not as an easy answer, but as something formed through service, humility, relationships, and staying human in complicated work.