Dr. Rachel Langley’s story defies the cultural script. Though repeatedly warned that “doctors are miserable” and that medicine would crush her joy, she followed God’s call anyway— and discovered that vocation changes everything. A cradle Catholic and Air Force daughter, Rachel grew up in the pressure-cooker culture of Washington, D.C., surrounded by high achievers.
Early on she realized that success without meaning was a hollow prize. Gifted with both intellect and tenacity, she chose a different path—one that pursued excellence without sacrificing joy, family, or faith.
That path took her from teaching middle school at a tiny Catholic school, to medical school on an Air Force scholarship, to flying with and caring for F-16 pilots as a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, to building her own independent family medicine clinic from the ground up. Along the way she married the love of her life, Luke, raced toward holiness with him for two decades, and welcomed five children into their home.
But what makes Dr. Langley compelling isn’t just what she’s done—it’s what she has learned:
How to build a joyful marriage while both spouses grow in their vocations.
How to understand a woman’s fertility as a gift instead of a burden.
How to reclaim health without obsessing over perfection.
How to resist burnout in medicine, motherhood, and modern life.
How to discern God’s will not just in prayer—but in daily decisions.
Today, Dr. Langley practices Direct Primary Care, a model of medicine that restores the doctor–patient relationship and allows her to serve with integrity, compassion, and freedom. She brings the same clarity and courage to the stage that she brings to the exam room: blending Catholic anthropology, cutting-edge medicine, humor, and real-life stories that resonate deeply with audiences.
Whether she’s speaking to physicians, parents, women, or young adults, Dr. Langley invites her listeners to step out of fear, reject false cultural narratives, and rediscover the freedom that comes from aligning body, soul, and vocation.
Popular Speaking Topics:
It’s Not (Just) About the Number on the Scale
How Dr. Langley’s own weight-loss journey transformed her marriage, motherhood, habits, and prayer life. A powerful blend of Catholic anthropology and practical physiology that helps audiences finally break free from shame, burnout, and self-sabotage.
The Fertility Cycle as a Vital Sign
How Natural Family Planning—and especially NaProTechnology—reveals what’s really happening inside a woman’s body and soul. Learn how cycle charting uncovers hidden health issues, improves mental health, and restores respect for the dignity of the female body.
Direct Primary Care: Medicine as It Was Meant to Be
How insurance-driven healthcare broke the doctor–patient relationship—and how a growing movement of independent physicians is restoring it. A hopeful and practical vision for patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
My Teen Is Acting Like a Toddler!
A compassionate, funny, and insightful talk for parents navigating the emotional rollercoaster of adolescents and young adults—rooted in neuroscience, virtue, and grace.
How to Survive Your Next High-G Flight
What it’s like to fly in an F-16—and what happens to the human body when it’s pushed to its limits. A fascinating and unforgettable talk on aerospace medicine, resilience, and awe for the human person.
