In a deeply reflective conversation, neonatologist Dr. Stephen DeMeo opens up about the emotional and professional complexities of caring for the most fragile patients—newborns in crisis. From the delicate balance between medical expertise and human connection, to the growing role of technology and the importance of physician-to-physician support, Dr. DeMeo offers an honest perspective on what it means to practice medicine today. His insights remind us that amid the pressures of modern healthcare, the heart of medicine still lies in empathy, resilience, and the relationships that sustain both patients and physicians.