Mentorship, Mid-Career, and Being “Mid” (In the Best Way) with Dr. Lexy Morvant

In this episode of Hauer Hour, Emma sits down with Dr. Lexy Morvant, clinical director of the pediatric palliative care program at Stanford, to talk about what mentorship actually looks like over the arc of a career. Lexy shares how she built her own “personal board of directors” over the last decade, the difference between mentors, sponsors, teachers, and coaches, and why peer-to-peer mentorship might be the most underrated resource we have. She also tells the story of her “palliative pilgrimage” through Ohio and Kentucky—cold emailing leaders in the field, showing up as a stranger, and leaving with lifelong colleagues and friends.

From there, we wade into the honest, messy middle: what it means to be “mid-career,” why the label can feel so unsettling, and how to let go of contingency happiness (“I’ll be happy when…”) in favor of purpose and joy that aren’t tied to promotions, titles, or lines or your CV. They talk about learning to rest as a leadership skill, becoming more intentional about what you say yes to, and why sometimes “being mid” is exactly what sustainability requires.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have the right mentor,” or “Shouldn’t I have it more figured out by now?” this episode is for you.

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