Voices of Women Physicians

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Patients treated by Female hospitalist physicians have lower mortality and readmission rates

Female surgeons have lower post op adverse events

Female surgeons have lower post-cholecystectomy complications

Longevity benefit of women tending to outlive men doesn't extend to female doctors, especially of color

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Indication that patients and staff make more demands of female doctors than male

Ep 186: The Cost of Being a Woman Physician

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Ep 187: Focusing on Solutions to the Systemic Issues of Being a Female Doctor Part 1

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Ep 187: Focusing on Solutions to the Systemic Issues of Being a Female Doctor with Dr. Noemi Adame Part 1

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How even five seconds of gratitude journaling can be beneficial
Distinguishing the difference between rules and boundaries
Setting boundaries with patients by controlling your own behavior
How automations make it easier to maintain your boundaries
Using automations to increase your bandwidth for what can’t be automated
The program Dr. Adame uses for CRM and EMR
Doing group meet & greets instead of 1 on 1
Why Dr. Adame’s team switched away from Atlas for EMR
The pros of having group meet and greets instead of individual ones

And more!

Connect with Dr. Adame:

Culver Pediatrics Center

Physician Women's Retreat Info: DPC Women’s Cafe Newsletter

Insta

SOMEDocs Profile

Patients treated by Female hospitalist physicians have lower mortality and lower readmission rates

Female surgeons have lower post op adverse events including death at 90 days and 1 year

Female surgeons have lower post-cholecystectomy complications than male surgeons

While women tend to outlive men in the general population, this longevity benefit doesn't extend to female doctors, especially female physicians of color

Articles on SOME Docs discussing this data

Indication that patients and staff make more demands of female doctors than male

Ep 186: The Cost of Being a Woman Physician with Dr. Noemi Adame

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Looking beyond the exam room & advancing the DPC movement
Female physicians have better outcomes
Studies show that patients with female doctors across multiple specialties have better outcomes compared to male doctors
Some of the reasons female doctors have better outcomes
Facing additional burdens as female doctors
Cost to improved outcomes in a system that isn't built for women physicians
Higher burn out rates and decreased longevity
Possible solutions to the negative effects on women physicians

And more!

Connect with Dr. Adame:

Culver Pediatrics Center

Physician Women's Retreat Info: DPC Women’s Cafe Newsletter

Insta

SOMEDocs Profile

Patients treated by Female hospitalist physicians have lower mortality and lower readmission rates

Female surgeons have lower post op adverse events including death at 90 days and 1 year

Female surgeons have lower post-cholecystectomy complications than male surgeons

While women tend to outlive men in the general population, this longevity benefit doesn't extend to female doctors, especially female physicians of color

Articles on SOME Docs discussing this data

Indication that patients and staff make more demands of female doctors than male

Ep 185: Why Coaching Is Evidence Based and How It Can Help You with Dr. Sunny Smith Part 2

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Dr. Sunny Smith is a family physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Empowering Women Physicians (EWP), one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., as recognized by the Inc. 5000. A former Clinical Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Smith has been honored for her excellence in teaching, humanism in medicine, and community leadership. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a dedicated advocate for physician wellness, as featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, JAMA, and documentaries such as Struggling in Silence and Do No Harm. With her background in underserved medicine, patient advocacy, and medical education, Dr. Smith now empowers women physicians to enjoy the lives that they worked so hard to create through her innovative coaching programs.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

The differences between coaching and therapy
Benefits of combining coaching, therapy, and psychiatry
Why Dr. Smith thinks every physician should have a coach
How coaching teaches that the client is whole, not broken, not looking for a diagnosis or treatment plan
How the construct of coaching differs from the medicalized construct of therapy and psychiatry
Coaching looks at where you are, where you want to be, and helps you get there
How therapy and psychiatry tend to look back a little more on your past
How coaching focuses less on where certain beliefs come from
Real-life examples of the difference coaching makes and what exactly coaching can change
How coaching can be especially helpful for reaching big goals
How coaching looks for where you have control in your life and focuses on that
How coaching reminds you of what you’ve already managed to accomplish when facing a new goal
Dr. Smith’s guide to coaching for women physicians so they understand what coaching is
How coaching is amongst the most effective tools for physician wellness and burnout

And more!

Connect with Dr. Smith:

Website:
https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/

Podcast:
https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/podcast/

Ultimate Guide to Coaching for Women Physicians:
https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/guide/

Ep 184: Why Coaching Is Evidence Based and How It Can Help You with Dr. Sunny Smith Part 1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000754439302

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XpFZfz13bI5CBuNsgOLUH?si=zQqEhR2HQiyMbGoUciX1YQ

Ep 184: Why Coaching Is Evidence Based and How It Can Help You with Dr. Sunny Smith Part 1

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

The evidence-based data showing that coaching has effective results, especially in physicians
Findings of a 2019 study where just 6 sessions of coaching decreased burnout and improved overall quality of life
Another study that focused on primary care doctors over the course of 6 months
Findings of improvement in burnout that lasted beyond the course of the intervention
Not only does the intervention group get better, but the control group, while waiting, gets worse
JAMA study at 28 institutions with 1,000 female residents showing decreased burnout from just group coaching sessions
2024 study where physicians trained in coaching trained physician peers at their institution and had those peers coach other people at their institutions
Decreased burnout and increased professional fulfillment, the control group also got worse
Significant effect sizes of these studies
Findings that after 8 weeks in Dr. Smith’s program, 77% burned out decreased to 33% burned out
How you don’t have to make huge external changes to really start feeling better and making change right where you are
Qualitative data showing how people’s perceptions of their life change after coaching interventions
Once you understand you can change your thoughts and feelings intentionally and change your perspective, you approach everything differently
How the ripple effect of people getting coached may extend to the people around them in their own life
There’s no question of if coaching works, the only question is how it can be broadly implemented
Dr. Smith’s Empowering Women Physicians coaching program
Debunking the myth that a lot of physicians who train as coaches end up no longer practicing medicine
Using the Stanford Professional Fulfillment Inventory designed to detect changes in a small period of time
How physicians’ lived experiences make them uniquely qualified for coaching other physicians
Who better to coach a physician than a physician?
How coaching looks at where you are and where you want to be

And more!

Connect with Dr. Smith:

Website:
https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/

Podcast:
https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/podcast/&a

Ep 183: Navigating Non-Clinical and Hybrid Career Pathways with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0800

Anjani Mahabashya M.D., CHCQM-PHY is the founder of the founder of a physician-led consulting company focused on Utilization Management, CDI, coding process improvement, and Physician Advisor staffing. Dr Mahabashya is a national speaker, a two-time TEDx speaker, and has been featured on multiple podcasts. She has also trained and mentored physicians to become effective, high-impact Physician Advisors.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Career opportunities outside traditional clinical practice
Practical steps for successfully transitioning away from traditional clinical practice
How to work in different roles without completely giving up clinical practice
The role of curiosity in working hybrid roles
Dr. Mahabashya’s course where physicians can gain practical experience with the day-to-day of hybrid career pathways
Preparing for value-based care as a physician
Recommendations for someone who has just started as a physician advisor
The importance of relationship building as a crucial skill set for a physician advisor

And more!

Connect with Dr. Mahabashya:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kPobt1jZrRPSZBjVTPFOJ?si=825HAsceTVufaAlN-bj1Tg

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjani-m-848a201b9/

Ep 180: How to Expand Physician Impact Beyond the Bedside as a Physician Advisor with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000749059219

Ep 181: Upskilling for the Evolving Healthcare Landscape with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya Part 1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000750141503

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hW638XbEdeocoHZivL0mp?si=gEYAuKjFRIOwwI2I41B0LA

Ep 182: Upskilling for the Evolving Healthcare Landscape with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya Part 2

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000751171536

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SuutTSMyXjPa9QBfkS1A7?si=5XDr99FhTSa1DQ4uSlxjgw

Ep 182: Upskilling for the Evolving Healthcare Landscape with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya Part 2

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0800

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Navigating potential pressure to deny claims on the insurance side of a physician advisor role
How to resist insurance pressure while still providing enough quality care
Where to start in looking for a physician advisor role
Knowing the language of presentation in front of stakeholders
Translating a problem into either revenue or quality
Where to learn more about strategy and system-level contributions to healthcare
Clinical documentation integrity and coding taking precedence while the healthcare system shifts to value-based care
How to truly influence the healthcare system
How physicians can prepare for shifts in care delivery, technology, and value-based care in the evolving healthcare landscape
How to document all the risks of a patient appropriately
Working as a connector to translate medical coding into a regular clinical language

And more!

Connect with Dr. Mahabashya:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kPobt1jZrRPSZBjVTPFOJ?si=825HAsceTVufaAlN-bj1Tg

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjani-m-848a201b9/

Ep 180: How to Expand Physician Impact Beyond the Bedside as a Physician Advisor with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000749059219

Ep 181: Upskilling for the Evolving Healthcare Landscape with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya Part 1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000750141503

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hW638XbEdeocoHZivL0mp?si=gEYAuKjFRIOwwI2I41B0LA

Ep 181: Upskilling for the Evolving Healthcare Landscape with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya Part 1

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to facilitate productive conversations with physicians as a physician advisor
Helping physicians by trying to avoid contacting them in the first part of the day when everything is busiest
Sharing successes of proper documentation with the physicians who did it
Placing emphasis on coming from a place of compliance and helping patients avoid extra fees
The importance of correct documentation in protecting patients from expensive medical bills
Bringing focus back to taking care of patients holistically and thinking of financial consequences they might face
Making difficult conversations easier by finding who is friends with whom
How things are different for physician advisors who work for insurance companies

And more!

Connect with Dr. Mahabashya:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kPobt1jZrRPSZBjVTPFOJ?si=825HAsceTVufaAlN-bj1Tg

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjani-m-848a201b9/

Ep 180: How to Expand Physician Impact Beyond the Bedside as a Physician Advisor with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000749059219

Ep 180: How to Expand Physician Impact Beyond the Bedside as a Physician Advisor with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0800

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Mahabashya got into physician advising after a career-ending injury
The physician advisor exam and the benefits of taking it
How to work as a physician advisor
Advice for people interested in getting into some sort of physician advising role

And more!

Connect with Dr. Mahabashya:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjani-m-848a201b9/

Ep 179: How to Optimize Kidney Health with Dr. Raeeda Gheewala Part 2

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0800

Dr. Raeeda Gheewala is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Nephrology with over two decades of clinical experience. She has dedicated her career to advancing kidney health and exploring its vital connection to physical performance. As one of the few specialists in Sports Nephrology, Dr. Gheewala blends her expertise in kidney medicine with her passion for sports and wellness—helping athletes optimize hydration, recovery, and kidney function for peak performance.

Beyond her clinical work, she advocates for prevention and proactive health, empowering individuals to protect their kidneys through informed lifestyle choices. Her patient-centered, holistic approach has earned her respect among colleagues and athletes alike.

Dr. Gheewala continues to educate and inspire through her practice, speaking engagements, and online platform, where she shares evidence-based insights on how balanced living supports kidney and overall health.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

High-protein diets and supplements
How athletes can balance performance nutrition with kidney preservation
How much protein to consume based on your level of activity
Variability in protein intake per day
Myths about the safety of creatine supplements
Advice for physicians or entrepreneurs who are interested in building their own practices in unique areas
What athletes should know about hydration, heat illness, and kidney function
Preventative measures to keep in mind for staying active in the summer heat

And more!

Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita Wellness MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.
amazvitamd@gmail.com or text (530) 332-8573

Connect with Dr. Gheewala:

Website:
sportsnephrology.com

Instagram:
@thekidneyqueenmd

TikTok:
@sportskidneycoach

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@KidneyQueenMD

Ep 178: How to Optimize Kidney Health with Dr. Raeeda Gheewala Part 1

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Why sports nephrology is important
How Dr. Gheewala’s sports nephrology practice addresses the unique kidney health risks faced by athletes
The best strategies for pain management in athletes with kidney concerns
How to determine how hydrated you are
Hydrating with electrolyte rich fluids, not just water, during a marathon
Early red flags that kidneys might be under stress
How athletes or active adults returning from injury can protect their kidneys during recovery
One daily habit that supports both kidney health and pain-free performance
How best to hydrate depending on level of kidney functioning

And more!

Connect with Dr. Gheewala:

Website:
sportsnephrology.com

Instagram:
@thekidneyqueenmd

TikTok:
@sportskidneycoach

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@KidneyQueenMD

Ep 177: How to Build Your Network and Reputation in a New City with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme Part 2

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0800

Dr. Gloria Esoimeme is an Internal Medicine Physician with a Masters in Global Health and a PhD in Health Services Policy and Management. With her academic background and experience living in Nigeria, the United States, and the UAE, she equips professional women with the skills to lead, negotiate, and succeed.

As a consultant, she helps individuals and organizations break barriers, build confidence, and achieve lasting success. Through her podcast, workshops, and keynote speeches, she shares expert insights, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to empower women in every aspect of life.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to find friends with similar values in a new city
How to navigate new friendships when people have established friend groups
How to build a reputation in a new city or country
Making yourself visible when you move to a new place
The difference between building visibility and building a reputation
Putting extra effort into making new friends as an introvert
How to use the strengths of your temperament to socialize
How to navigate negations in a new place
Learning the culture of a new place before heading into negotiations
Making real friendships when starting from scratch
What Dr. Esoimeme loves most about Dubai
People interested in moving to a new place and starting from scratch but afraid to make the leap
Advice for physicians who want to move and establish a clinical practice in a new place

And more!

Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita Wellness MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.
amazvitamd@gmail.com or text (530) 332-8573

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Esoimeme:

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LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

Other Voices of Women Physicians Episodes with Dr. Esoimeme

Ep 174: How to Be a Successful Negotiator with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme

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Ep 175: How to Successfully Navigate Workplace Negotiations with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme

Apple Podcasts

Ep 176: How to Build Your Network and Reputation in a New City with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme Part 1

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jz7quTUTnJSITjwC8uGGe?si=AaRFhjJARfSIDfEUTlDUZg

Ep 176: How to Build Your Network and Reputation in a New City with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme Part 1

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0800

Some of the topics we discussed were:

What helped Dr. Esoimeme across her journey of living on 3 different continents
How Dr. Esoimeme moved to the US from Nigeria with nothing but a working visa and $250
How Dr. Esoimeme moved by herself from the US to Dubai
How to start establishing a support network right after moving to a new place

Other Voices of Women Physicians Episodes with Dr. Esoimeme:

Ep 174: How to Be a Successful Negotiator with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000739265520

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jz7quTUTnJSITjwC8uGGe?si=AaRFhjJARfSIDfEUTlDUZg

Ep 175: How to Successfully Navigate Workplace Negotiations with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000743954763

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2clR6shgIVrrigvbInW7Q1?si=FX7VrIFbTxm5zo2h1Je31w

Ep 175: How to Successfully Navigate Workplace Negotiations with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0800

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Navigating negotiations when starting a job as women
How to prepare for job negotiations
Factors other than salary to consider when negotiating
How to ask for a promotion or pay raise at your current job
The importance of making yourself visible to successfully negotiate
Directing your energy toward roles that align with your goals
How to negotiate with someone you doesn’t like you
Common misconceptions about negotiations
One of the most important skills to use in your negotiations

And more!

Interested in learning more about AmazVita Wellness MD?
amazvitamd@gmail.com or text (530) 332-8573

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Esoimeme:

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@DrGloriaEsoimeme

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gloria-esoimeme

IG:
https://www.instagram.com/gloriaesoimeme

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19xtnqkCfX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Ep 174: How to Be a Successful Negotiator with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000739265520

Ep 174: How to Be a Successful Negotiator with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. Esoimeme’s journey across 3 different continents throughout her life
Dr. Esoimeme’s podcast where she talks to a wide range of people of different ages across different parts of the world
What negotiation is not
How negotiation is present in a regular day-to-day context
Benefitting from negotiating in every aspect of your life
How the negotiation process starts from the very first time you reach out to anyone
Dr. Esoimeme’s 3 most helpful negotiation skills
Knowing your value when negotiating
The power of listening and observing when negotiating
How to navigate negotiations if you don’t feel confident
How to build confidence in your negotiating skills
Knowing your priorities in negotiating

And more!

Connect with Dr. Esoimeme:

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@DrGloriaEsoimeme

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gloria-esoimeme

IG:
https://www.instagram.com/gloriaesoimeme

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19xtnqkCfX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Ep 173: Using Integrative and Reproductive Psychiatry to Blend Traditional Treatments and Holistic Options with Dr. Susan Zink Part 2

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Dr. Zink brings over 16 years of expertise as a board-certified adult psychiatrist. Her passion is helping women struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, or hormonal mood changes related to pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause feel like their best selves again.

She completed rigorous premedical and medical education at Princeton and Georgetown, followed by specialty psychiatric training at UC San Diego.

With a special focus on reproductive and integrative psychiatry, Dr. Zink is deeply knowledgeable about traditional psychiatric medicine and research-backed natural and complementary interventions. She has published articles and content about perinatal psychiatry and regularly provides didactic trainings on the topic to local medical school and residency training programs.

She is accepting new patients in her private practice EleMental Integrative Psychiatry in Linwood, NJ.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to assess why someone may be having problems sleeping before looking at supplements
Commonly used and best studied natural supplements that can potentially help with sleep
How sleep apnea rises with age and occurs in 50-60% of women in the menopause transition phase
How melatonin supplements can help with natural levels of melatonin starting to decrease with age
Combinations of supplements that can potentially promote better sleep by producing a calming effect
Free resources for getting cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI)
Botanicals or supplements with literature to back their effectiveness
Checking iron levels with restless leg syndrome
How to the safety of natural supplements
Why it is important for supplements to be USP or NSF certified
Supplement or herbal brands that Dr. Susan Zink personally trusts
Any differences for what works for women in a certain period of hormonal change and transition in life
How to determine the duration for how long a patient should take a certain supplement

And more!

Connect with Dr. Zink:

Email:
drzink@elementalintegrativepsych.com

Website:
https://elementalintegrativepsych.com/

Instagram:
@elemental_integrative_psych

Facebook:
EleMental Integrative Psychiatry

Ep 172: Using Integrative and Reproductive Psychiatry to Blend Traditional Treatments and Holistic Options with Dr. Susan Zink Part 1

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0800

She completed rigorous premedical and medical education at Princeton and Georgetown, followed by specialty psychiatric training at UC San Diego.

She is accepting new patients in her private practice EleMental Integrative Psychiatry in Linwood, NJ.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. Zink’s journey to where she is now with her reproductive psychiatry clinic
The additional integrative psychiatry part of Dr. Zink’s practice
Commonly used and best studied natural supplements that can potentially help with mood and anxiety
How to properly benefit from omega-3 fish oils, folic acid, vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin B6, ashwagandha, L-theanine, oral lavender, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe)
Commonly used and best studied natural supplements that can potentially help with focus

And more!

Connect with Dr. Zink:

Email:
drzink@elementalintegrativepsych.com

Website:
https://elementalintegrativepsych.com/

Instagram:
@elemental_integrative_psych

Facebook:
EleMental Integrative Psychiatry

Ep 171: How to Set and Keep Firm Boundaries for Yourself with Dr. Sasha Shilcutt Part 3

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is a double-boarded cardiac anesthesiologist and is also CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a community of thousands of women in healthcare where she teaches women how to advance through courses, coaching, and events. She leads conferences and retreats for professional women and is a certified coach for women leaders. Sasha is a well-published researcher in anesthesiology and gender equity, best-selling author, and international speaker. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and wellbeing.

Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, has sold thousands of copies and her second book, Brave Boundaries, is an international best seller. Her podcast, The Brave Enough Show, has over 315K downloads & she has coached hundreds of women leaders to thrive.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Setting boundaries at work, in business, or entrepreneurship
Setting and keeping boundaries that serve you
Common mistakes people make when setting up boundaries and how to avoid them
How to navigate situations where people are unhappy with the boundaries you set
Recommendations for people on their journey of learning better boundaries
How to approach situations where you feel someone is setting an unreasonable boundary
Boundaries and time management

And more!

Connect with Dr. Shilcutt:

Ep 170: How to Set and Keep Firm Boundaries for Yourself with Dr. Sasha Shilcutt Part 2

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Setting boundaries at work
Understanding your pain points
Setting up boundaries outside of the home
Setting boundaries with your phone
Setting boundaries with yourself
Setting boundaries for phones with teenagers
Dealing with situations where your boundaries are not being respected
Setting boundaries with the people you love
Modeling setting healthy boundaries for your kids

And more!

Connect with Dr. Shilcutt:

Ep 169: How to Set and Keep Firm Boundaries for Yourself with Dr. Sasha Shilcutt Part 1

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Taking care of everybody else without leaving room for yourself
Prioritizing your well-being by setting aside time just for you
How to set up boundaries
What boundaries really are
Setting up boundaries in your personal life (like with your partner, children, parents, siblings, friends, etc.)
Communicating your boundaries with others
Setting up boundaries at work

And more!

Connect with Dr. Shilcutt:

Ep 168: How to Become an Advisor for Startup Companies with Dr. Alison Curfman

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700

Alison Curfman, MD, MBA is a pediatric emergency physician and healthcare strategist who’s built clinical models and led companies at the intersection of innovation and impact.

After launching her first startup inside a private equity firm, she became founding Chief Medical Officer of Imagine Pediatrics, a value-based medical group for medically complex children on Medicaid. Under her leadership, the company grew to 300+ employees, serving over 35,000 patients and reaching a multi-9-figure valuation in less than two years.

Alison now leads Startup Physicians, a platform designed to help physicians apply their clinical expertise beyond the bedside as advisors, operators, founders, and investors. She advises early-stage companies and funds on clinical strategy, go-to-market planning, and physician engagement.

Her mission: empower physicians, especially women, to reclaim their creativity, autonomy, and leadership by stepping into healthcare innovation. She believes that doctors are not leaving medicine, they're redefining it.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Working as an advisor, consultant, and board member for early-stage and mid-stage companies in healthcare
How to work with startups without experience or coming from a more traditional healthcare environment
Dr. Curfman’s program training physicians on how to become consultants and advisors for startups
Understanding the value of your own skill set and how transferrable they are
Different roles you can take on in consulting and advising
The high demand for medical expertise because companies need the clinical voice represented to get their contracts
Being on advisory boards, working on product development, helping with the marketing/brand/spokesperson side of things
Having the freedom to choose companies who you truly believe in
How to identify a target market for the types of startups you want to work with
Identifying what draws you and recognizing what transferrable skills you might already have
How to start strategically networking

And more!

Connect with Dr. Curfman:

Website:
www.alisoncurfmanmd.com

Startup Physicians Podcast:

LinkedIn:
Alison-Curfman-MD-MBA

Ep 167: How I Co-Founded a 9-Figure Healthcare Company Serving Over 40,000 Chronically Ill Children on Medicaid with Dr. Alison Curfman Part 2

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Alison Curfman, MD, MBA is a pediatric emergency physician and healthcare strategist who’s built clinical models and led companies at the intersection of innovation and impact.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

What makes Dr. Curfman a good founder
The skills Dr. Curfman gained by working at a private equity firm and providing her clinical knowledge
Co-founding Imagine Pediatrics, the value-based medical group for children with medical complexity
How Imagine Pediatrics immediately launched with 20,000 patients
Startup on steroids: going from 3 co-founders to about 300,000 employees in 18 months
How Imagine Pediatrics has far-reaching impacts and currently serves about 40,000 high-needs kids on Medicaid
How their company focuses on keeping kids out of the hospital and getting them the resources they need
Reaching a multi-9-figure valuation in just a couple years by saving costs through a mission-driven business model
How being open-minded led Dr. Curfman to learn the core elements of any business
How to systematically de-risk a concept before launching a business
Building an incubator program for physician-founded concepts
Advice for people who want to launch their own startup but don’t know where to begin
How to start developing your own idea

And more!

Connect with Dr. Curfman:

Website:
www.alisoncurfmanmd.com

Startup Physicians Podcast:

LinkedIn:
Alison-Curfman-MD-MBA

Ep 166: How I Co-Founded a 9-Figure Healthcare Company Serving Over 40,000 Chronically Ill Children on Medicaid with Dr. Alison Curfman Part 1

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Alison Curfman, MD, MBA is a pediatric emergency physician and healthcare strategist who’s built clinical models and led companies at the intersection of innovation and impact.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Curfman got started in the pathway of digital health and telehealth
How Dr. Curfman got started in bringing telehealth into pediatric care
Dr. Curfman’s role as a medical director for virtual care expanding access to care for pediatrics
How Dr. Curfman’s virtual intervention program reduced hospitalization rates by 35% and emergency room visits in half for children with medical complexity

And more!

Connect with Dr. Curfman:

Website:
www.alisoncurfmanmd.com

Startup Physicians Podcast:

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group

LinkedIn:
Alison-Curfman-MD-MBA

Ep 165: From Surviving to Thriving — Financial Empowerment for International Medical Graduates with Dr. Boram Han

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Boram Han is an Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician and the founder of Coach Boram MD, a personal finance coaching platform created to empower physicians—especially international medical graduates (IMGs)—to achieve financial clarity, confidence, and long-term freedom.

As an IMG herself, Dr. Han understands how overwhelming it can be to navigate the U.S. financial system—especially when you come from a different country, are adjusting to a new life, and were never taught these topics in training. She brings a relatable, step-by-step approach to money, helping physicians gain the knowledge and confidence they need to make sound financial decisions.

Dr. Han is passionate about demystifying personal finance. She coaches on a wide range of topics including insurance, retirement planning, estate planning, real estate investing, and credit strategy. She firmly believes that building financial literacy is one of the most powerful ways physicians can take back control of their lives and their time.

Dr. Han advocates for financial empowerment as a form of self-care. She believes that when physicians are financially well, they are better able to find peace in their careers and avoid burnout—leading to greater sustainability, purpose, and joy in medicine. Her mission is to help physicians make small but powerful financial changes today that can completely change where they are 10 years from now.

Some topics we discussed were:

Navigating U.S. training as an international medical graduate (IMG) and building a life from scratch
Dr. Han’s inspiration to start her coaching program
Why financial literacy is so critical, especially for international medical graduates
How Dr. Han went from burnout to building a thriving coaching practice
The biggest financial mistakes new physicians make
How credit card points and travel hacking fit into financial coaching
Getting started in real estate as an international medical graduate Juggling medicine, motherhood, and a coaching practice
3 practical tips or resources for physicians who want to get started with improving their financial wellbeing
Tips on effective time management

And more!

Connect with Dr. Han:

Website:
www.coachborammd.com

Email:
coachborammd@gmail.com

Instagram:
@coachborammd

Facebook:
@coachborammd

LinkedIn:
Dr. Boram Han

Ep 164: Creating a Network of Clinics That Function as One Organization with 40 Under 40 Awardee, Dr. Julie Wilson Part 2

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Julie Wilson is a physician-entrepreneur on a mission to rebuild primary care from the inside out — not just for patients, but for the doctors who serve them.

As the Founder and CEO of Terra Nova Medical Clinics, she’s leading the largest and fastest-growing physician-led network in British Columbia, bringing a modern, collaborative, and tech-forward model of healthcare to a system that’s long been stuck in the past.

Frustrated by the outdated setups she saw across BC — single-doc offices, paper records, no cross-coverage — Julie built her first clinic in 2015 with a bold vision: integrated teams, cloud-based systems, and a structure that puts both providers and patients first. While many clinics shut their doors during the pandemic, she doubled down, scaling Terra Nova from one location serving 25,000 patients to a thriving network of seven clinics serving over 50,000.

Her approach blends medical excellence with compassion, ethical leadership, fair pay, career progression, and continuity of care — creating a blueprint for how primary care should work.

Named to Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and 40 Under 40, she’s also a healthcare advocate working to fix Canada’s physician shortage by mentoring international medical grads and influencing policy through her role with Doctors of BC.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

What helps Dr. Wilson overcome obstacles she encounters on her journey and keep going
How Dr. Wilson makes the time to run an interconnected network of clinics
Three pieces of advice Dr. Wilson would give to her past self when she was still in medical school based on her current experience
How Dr. Wilson went from having one single family clinic to expanding to a network of clinics
What Dr. Wilson would recommend physicians on their journey to starting a practice and to expanding their practices
Dr. Wilson’s 5 best tips for physicians on this journey
How to make everyone on your staff happy with their working environment
How to make your staff feel appreciated
How to create flexibility for your staff in their schedules

And more!

Connect with Dr. Wilson:

Dr. Julie Wilson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-wilson-4a25b4214/

Terra Nova Medical Clinics:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/terra-nova-medical-clinics/

Email:
drwilson@terranovamedical.ca

Website:
www.terranovamedical.ca

Ep 163: Creating a Network of Clinics That Function as One Organization with 40 Under 40 Awardee, Dr. Julie Wilson Part 1

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Julie Wilson is a physician-entrepreneur on a mission to rebuild primary care from the inside out — not just for patients, but for the doctors who serve them.

Her approach blends medical excellence with compassion, ethical leadership, fair pay, career progression, and continuity of care — creating a blueprint for how primary care should work.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

The future of physician-led clinics and how they’re changing primary care delivery
Creating a connected and inclusive network of clinics that function as one organization
Delivering better clinic outcomes, more access, and career progression for staff
The operational and cultural/human challenges of scaling a multi-site medical business
How technology and leadership intersect to improve healthcare outcomes
How Dr. Wilson went from running a single family clinic to leading a multi-site medical business
How Dr. Wilson got into the business world with building her own clinic
Dr. Wilson’s process of starting her own clinic
How Dr. Wilson moved from her building first clinic to having multiple
Lessons learned and mistakes to avoid in building a network of clinics
Recommendations for people who are just starting their own clinic
The unique structure of Dr. Wilson’s clinic model that makes it stand out from the rest
How to foster a working environment with great teamwork
How to find good people who want to help you help your community

And more!

Connect with Dr. Wilson:

Dr. Julie Wilson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-wilson-4a25b4214/

Terra Nova Medical Clinics:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/terra-nova-medical-clinics/

Email:
drwilson@terranovamedical.ca

Website:
www.terranovamedical.ca

Ep 162: Learning About Hormone Health and Wellness Restoration with Dr. Marcia Harris Part 2

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0700

Meet Dr. Marcia Harris- Columbia and Cornell – trained surgeon turned hormone restoration pioneer - who has helped thousands of midlife women reclaim their energy, sexual vitality, and quality of life. With over 40 years of clinical experience, she’s challenging outdated menopause care.

As the founder of The Wellness Restoration Center, she specializes in hormone optimization, midlife sexual wellness, regenerative medicine, and personalization treatment strategies for men and women.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How women can embrace midlife as a time of power
How many functions in our body are connected to hormones of all types
Hormone treatments based on integrative medicine other than diet, exercise, and stress reduction
Dr. Harris’ recommendations for physicians interested in building their own private practice and going on their own journey
Common mistakes physicians make in their own private practice and how to avoid them
The most helpful marketing strategies Dr. Harris has used with her own practice

And more!

Connect with Dr. Harris:

The Wellness Restoration Center Website:
www.drmarciaharris.com

Ep 161: Learning About Hormone Health and Wellness Restoration with Dr. Marcia Harris Part 1

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0700

As the founder of The Wellness Restoration Center, she specializes in hormone optimization, midlife sexual wellness, regenerative medicine, and personalization treatment strategies for men and women.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. Harris’ experience of doing her residency in 1971 at the second oldest hospital in the country as the eighth ever woman in their OBGYN program
How Dr. Harris’ health scare in 2001 changed the trajectory of her life
What sparked Dr. Harris/ interest in integrative medicine
How Dr. Harris moved from having her private OBGYN practice to shifting her practice to focus specifically on integrative care
What Dr. Harris does in her integrative, holistic, alternative medicine clinic

And more!

Connect with Dr. Harris:

The Wellness Restoration Center Website:
www.drmarciaharris.com

Instagram:
@drmarciaharris

Facebook:
@drmarciaaharris

Ep 160: Simplifying the Steps to Starting a Private Practice with Dr. Brittney Anderson Part 3

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Brittney Anderson is a board-certified family medicine physician who brings a passion for personalized patient care to her thriving private practice, which she successfully launched in 2022. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to independent medicine have not only allowed her to create a highly successful clinical environment but also ignited a desire to empower her colleagues.

Beyond her practice, Dr. Anderson is an advocate for physician autonomy, sharing her expertise and insights with aspiring practice owners through her weekly podcast, "Physicians Hanging a Shingle." Through this platform, she guides other doctors through the exciting — and sometimes challenging — journey of establishing their own independent practices, fostering a community of empowered and successful physicians.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to develop patient consent forms for legal and compliance regulations
Developing a policy and procedures manual for your practice
The HIPAA compliant AI scribe Dr. Anderson uses and how it also benefits her patients
How to manage your operations and workflow
How to make sure the patient experience is as smooth as possible
How to choose and implement your EHR
Improving patient care and the efficiency of your clinic
Determining your staffing needs when you’re first starting
How to hire in a way that ensures every member of your staff will be bringing in revenue
How to start off with a strong team
How to best incorporate your team in the startup process
How to be creative with compensating your staff in ways that set you apart from other practices
Creating hiring incentives by offering staff members perks that other places don’t offer
Creating your branding for your logo, website, and social media profiles
Working out your marketing materials, such as brochures and business cards
Successfully navigating marketing and patient acquisition
Pre-opening tasks that will help the clinic have a smooth launch
Getting involved with your chamber of commerce for your clinic’s grand opening
Having people register to be new patients while they’re at the open house on launch day
How Dr. Anderson works with students of all ages in introducing them to medicine
Dr. Anderson’s mentorship for helping other doctors along the startup process

And more!

Connect with Dr. Anderson:

Ep #7: How Her Clinic’s Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares

Ep #8: Protect Your Practice: A Look at Insurance Options

Ep 159: Simplifying the Steps to Starting a Private Practice with Dr. Brittney Anderson Part 2

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Specific steps and practical tips that helped Dr. Anderson successfully launch her private practice
Dr. Anderson’s ultimate checklist for starting your medical practice
How to plan your business structure
How to find a healthcare attorney and an accountant who is used to working with physicians
Figuring out the financial aspect of starting a practice
How to figure out what services you’re going to provide and draft a fee schedule for them
What insurances you may need other than malpractice insurance and business property insurance
How to determine your ideal practice location and set up your office
Learning how to correctly set up a business plan
How to calculate the startup cost, revenue, and expenses of your practice
How many patients Dr. Anderson typically sees per day with 2800 people on her panel
How many staff members Dr. Anderson has and how many she started off with
Why hiring a quality care coordinator has been so beneficial for Dr. Anderson’s practice and revenue

And more!

Connect with Dr. Anderson:

Checklist:
https://hangingashingle.com/checklist

Podcast on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/physicians-hanging-a-shingle-start-a-private/id1813782456

Podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1nkSYPhxJrzjaRtQnSoxva?si=88947f56388d4f24

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hanging_a_shingle

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16UTKGiBa5/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson/

Ep #7: How Her Clinic’s Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares

Ep #8: Protect Your Practice: A Look at Insurance Options

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/13fSgZI5kA6m9I3mKIOgZO?si=HCaBOVe-SmOo8jnomIGIuA

Ep 158: Simplifying the Private Practice Startup Process with Dr. Brittney Anderson Part 1

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Anderson’s clinic launch was so successful that the patient panel was too full to take new patients within months
What helped Dr. Anderson decide what practice model she wanted to do
Considering the patient population you want to serve when choosing your practice model
Strategies for doing market analysis
How to speed up the insurance credentialing process
Important information to have in advance for the insurance credentialing process
The 3 most important elements that help with marketing successfully
How to use social media to effectively launch your practice without spending money on marketing
How Dr. Anderson’s initial Facebook launch got 700 shares
How to create a successful launch plan

And more!

Connect with Dr. Anderson:

Checklist:
https://hangingashingle.com/checklist

Podcast on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/physicians-hanging-a-shingle-start-a-private/id1813782456

Podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1nkSYPhxJrzjaRtQnSoxva?si=88947f56388d4f24

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hanging_a_shingle

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16UTKGiBa5/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson/

Ep #7: How Her Clinic’s Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-how-my-clinics-facebook-launch-got-700-shares/id1813782456?i=1000709886846

Ep 157: Leveraging AI and Automations to Free Up Your Time as a Physician Entrepreneur with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole Part 2

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Chiagozie Fawole is a pediatric anesthesiologist and serial entrepreneur passionate about helping physicians and other high-earning professionals build wealth outside of their clinical careers.

Dr. Fawole began her entrepreneurial journey during residency, where she successfully closed her first two real estate deals. She built a portfolio of multifamily apartments, pivoted to luxury short-term rentals during the pandemic, and is currently focused on acquiring local businesses from retiring owners.

Through her SavvyDocs platform, Dr. Fawole empowers fellow doctors to create solid alternate income streams through strategic real estate and business acquisitions. With virtual and in-person events, she connects medical professionals with experts and resources that help them navigate the intricacies of different wealth-building ventures.

Combining her firsthand experience as both a practicing physician and successful business owner, Dr. Fawole provides practical, actionable guidance for busy healthcare providers looking to achieve financial independence beyond clinical practice.

She is based in the suburbs of Syracuse, NY, where she lives with her husband and three girls.

Some topics we discussed:

Favorite effective AI tools
Using AI to improve marketing
Using Claude to assist with creative thinking
Using GoHighLevel for the framework of your automations
Using GNU Make to connect multiple tools
How to bring automations and AI into your business
Utilizing AI as a receptionist
Using AI to retain clients and improve revenue generating practices

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group

Connect with Dr. Fawole:

Watch how to set up the backend of a business with funnels and automations

See her AI Receptionist in action

Attend the Business Acquisition Bootcamp

Get a free worksheet for 5 things to look for in a business to acquire

More Episodes with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole:

Ep 156: Leveraging AI and Automations to Free Up Your Time as a Physician Entrepreneur Part 1

Ep 155: How Acquiring a Business Could Unlock Your Next Level of Wealth Part 1

Ep 154: How Acquiring a Business Could Unlock Your Next Level of Wealth Part 2

Ep 23: Profiting From Real Estate Without Owning It

Ep 4: Running a Profitable AirBnB While Long Distance

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call

Ep 156: Leveraging AI and Automations to Free Up Your Time as a Physician Entrepreneur with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole Part 1

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Chiagozie Fawole is a pediatric anesthesiologist and serial entrepreneur passionate about helping physicians and other high-earning professionals build wealth outside of their clinical careers.

She is based in the suburbs of Syracuse, NY, where she lives with her husband and three girls.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to automate the backend of your business
The main parts of Dr. Fawole’s automations
Navigating the nurture period between a welcome email and gaining clients
Getting clients to care to open and read your email
Getting clients to be receptive to your offer to work with you
Making a great first impression and getting clients to be engaged
Streamlining the client’s journey via automations
How automations take routine things off your plate to focus your energy on the human connection
How AI can reduce the time spent crafting a message when you don’t have the energy

And more!

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group

Connect with Dr. Fawole:

To attend the Business Acquisition Bootcamp

To get a free worksheet for 5 things to look for in a business to acquire

To watch her Backend in a Weekend event on how to set up the backend of a business with funnels and automations

To see her AI Receptionist in action

More Episodes with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole:

Ep 155: How Acquiring a Business Could Unlock Your Next Level of Wealth Part 2

Ep 154: How Acquiring a Business Could Unlock Your Next Level of Wealth Part 1

Ep 23: Profiting From Real Estate Without Owning It

Ep 4: Running a Profitable AirBnB While Long Distance

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call

Ep 155: How Acquiring a Business Could Unlock Your Next Level of Wealth with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole Part 2

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Chiagozie Fawole is a pediatric anesthesiologist and serial entrepreneur passionate about helping physicians and other high-earning professionals build wealth outside of their clinical careers.

She is based in the suburbs of Syracuse, NY, where she lives with her husband and three girls.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

5 specific criteria for filtering the businesses you buy
Not buying businesses with less than a million dollars in revenue
Focusing on businesses with a profit of $750,000 or more
Looking at businesses with 10 employees or more
Focusing on businesses that have been around for 10 years or more
Ensuring someone will operate the business after the sale
Transferrable skills of physicians that broadly apply to different industries
Industries not to look into buying and why
Who is best to buy businesses from
How to make an acquired business thrive
How to smoothen the transition of employees
Types of businesses Dr. Fawole has bought
Buying a medical practice from a retiring physician for 0% down

And more!

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group

Connect with Dr. Fawole:

To attend the Business Acquisition Bootcamp

To watch the replay of her Backend in a Weekend event, where she showed people how to set up the Backend of their business with funnels and automations

To get a free worksheet for 5 things to look for in a business to acquire

To see her AI Receptionist in action

More Episodes with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole:

Ep 154: How Acquiring a Business Could Unlock Your Next Level of Wealth with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole Part 1

Ep 23: Profiting From Real Estate Without Owning It with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole

Ep 4: Running a Profitable AirBnB While Long Distance with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VbWd3uPnkUBSOhV4iuHHL?si=vvPiUlW3Sf6AFXZvqYKzFw

Ep 154: How Acquiring a Business Could Unlock Your Next Level of Wealth with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole Part 1

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0700

Dr. Chiagozie Fawole is a pediatric anesthesiologist and serial entrepreneur passionate about helping physicians and other high-earning professionals build wealth outside of their clinical careers.

She is based in the suburbs of Syracuse, NY, where she lives with her husband and three girls.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Fawole began getting into real estate
How Dr. Fawole began acquiring businesses
Strategies Dr. Fawole learned for acquiring businesses
How much profit you could make putting the same 10% money down from a short term rental vs. acquiring a business
What the due diligence period looks like before acquiring a business
How receiving the profit from acquiring a business is like birthing an elephant

And more!

Connect with Dr. Fawole:

To attend the Business Acquisition Bootcamp:
savvydocevents.com/catalystlive

To watch the replay of her Backend in a Weekend event, where she showed people how to set up the Backend of their business with funnels and automations:
https://savvydocevents.com/backend-in-a-weekend

To see her AI Receptionist in action:
https://get.appsetter.ai/savetime

Other Voices of Women Physicians Episodes with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole:

Ep 4: Running a Profitable AirBnB While Long Distance with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000589013743

Ep 23: Profiting From Real Estate Without Owning It with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole

Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000589013743

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pKM5LMVq0XJuiTjd9veox?si=NeGBEDGHQKeA3vUJolg0Mg

Ep 153: How to Build a Sports Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Private Practice with Dr. Sarah Weinstein Part 2

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Sarah Weinstein is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Sports Medicine. Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, she combines advanced sports medicine techniques with a holistic approach rooted in lifestyle medicine. With an emphasis on movement and food as medicine, she helps patients heal from injury, prevent future issues, and optimize their health using individualized exercise prescriptions, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Her ultimate objective is to empower her patients to prioritize these aspects of wellness to achieve optimal health, one step at a time. During her fellowship at the University of Colorado, Dr. Weinstein served as a team physician for NCAA Division I and professional athletes and now brings that same level of care to her community. When she’s not in the office, she loves staying active, volunteering locally, teaching a group fitness class and spending time outdoors with her husband and two kids.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Weinstein’s practice combines her skills in primary care, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine
How Dr. Weinstein incorporates lifestyle medicine into her patient visits
Dr. Weinstein’s practice model
The most important factors of treating sports injuries
The free health clinic that Dr. Weinstein volunteers at
Practical tips for physicians who would like to open a practice involving sports medicine or lifestyle medicine
How lifestyle medicine and sports medicine enhance each other by being so closely related
What helped Dr. Weinstein actually move forward and take the leap on building her own practice
How long it took Dr. Weinstein to actually open her practice after deciding to do it
How Dr. Weinstein found the right medical malpractice insurance company and policy for her
The most helpful thing that helped Dr. Weinstein on her path to building her practice

And more!

Connect with Dr. Weinstein:

Website:

https://coresportsmedicine.com/

Email:

info@coresportsmedicine.com

Instagram:

@drsassyweinstein

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567208010632

Resources Mentioned:

Direct Specialty Care Alliance

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Lifestyle Medicine for DPC Docs

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine

Private Practice 101 Webinar

Ep 152: How to Build a Sports Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Private Practice with Dr. Sarah Weinstein Part 1

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. Weinstein's first steps after deciding to open her private practice
Resources that helped Dr. Weinstein when she was starting her practice
Logistical steps Dr. Weinstein took to launch her practice
How Dr. Weinstein found an office space
How Dr. Weinstein markets and finds her clients
Dr. Weinstein teaching a group fitness class at a local gym
Practical tips for physicians who want to open their own private practice

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group

Connect with Dr. Weinstein:

Website

Instagram

Private Practice 101 Webinar

Resources Mentioned:

Direct Specialty Care Alliance

The Private Medical Practice Academy Podcast with Dr. Sandra Weitz

My DPC Story Podcast with Dr. Maryal Concepcion

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

Ep 89 & 90: Building and Expanding a DPC Practice with Dr. Maryal Concepcion

Part 1 on Apple Podcasts
Part 1 on Spotify
Part 2 on Apple Podcasts
Part 2 on Spotify

Ep 97: How to Build Your Online Brand with Dr. Dana Corriel

Ep 151: How to Begin Your Fitness Journey as a Busy Working Woman with Dr. Dianah Lake Part 4

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Dianah T. Lake, MD (also known as Dr. Di) is an emergency medicine physician, best-selling author, speaker, fitness & weight loss coach, menopause wellness expert, autism parent advocate and founder of Dr. Di Fitness.

Using her clinical experience as an emergency medicine physician, and her knowledge and expertise as a fitness and weight loss coach, Dr. Di promotes a holistic approach to disease prevention, healthy living, fitness, weight loss, menopause wellness, longevity and overall wellness.

She is sought after to speak on various health and wellness topics for churches, conventions, conferences, summits, podcasts, magazines and TV shows.

Work with Dr. Di to sculpt a fit healthy body that you absolutely love, create a happy, healthy and holistic lifestyle, customize a nutrition plan you can utilize for a lifetime, work with a partner in a holistic approach to disease prevention, fitness, menopause relief, weight loss, longevity and overall wellness, develop the fitness mindset so you can feel sexy, strong, confident and youthful again, and lose weight effectively with or without weight loss medications.

Dr. Di enjoys gardening, running, tennis, bodybuilding, dancing, spa days and trips to exotic locations around the world.

She is a leader and sound voice in the health and fitness space. She helps her clients go from feeling drained, exhausted, overwhelmed and overweight to fit, fierce, fiery and fabulous!

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. Di’s biggest tip for people who want to create their best fitness lifestyle
The five areas to focus on to create your fittest lifestyle
Working on how you see fitness and your inner motivation
Understanding your macronutrients
Figuring out what to eat, how to eat, and when to eat
Mastering your movement, mood, thoughts, and emotions
Dr. Di’s free Facebook fitness community
Creating joy by making yourself a priority

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Lake:

Instagram:
@DrDiFitLife

Facebook:
@DrDiFitness

LinkedIn:
@DrDianahLake

Youtube:
@Dr.DianahLake2991

Schedule A Free Fitness Breakthrough Session with Dr. Dianah here:
https://DrDiFitLife.as.me/?appointmentType=5524801

Learn more about her menopause wellness program here:
Dr. Dianah - Get Menopause Relief Now

Join Dr. Di in her free fitness accountability Facebook community for successful female professionals, Professional Women Getting Fit:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/143455166379490

Ep 150: How to Begin Your Fitness Journey as a Busy Working Woman with Dr. Dianah Lake Part 3

Tue, 27 May 2025 02:00:00 -0700

She is sought after to speak on various health and wellness topics for churches, conventions, conferences, summits, podcasts, magazines and TV shows.

Dr. Di enjoys gardening, running, tennis, bodybuilding, dancing, spa days and trips to exotic locations around the world.

She is a leader and sound voice in the health and fitness space. She helps her clients go from feeling drained, exhausted, overwhelmed and overweight to fit, fierce, fiery and fabulous!

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to stay consistent with working out
How to get back on track and come back to working out
How to make fitness an integral part of your lifestyle
How the confidence you build when you transform fitness into your way of being can lead to positive outcomes in other areas of your life
3 practical tips on how to overcome your negative self-talk in the moment and practice it for the long-run
Understanding your underlying reason for negative self-talk in order to reduce it

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Lake:

Instagram:
@DrDiFitLife

Facebook:
@DrDiFitness

LinkedIn:
@DrDianahLake

Youtube:
@Dr.DianahLake2991

Schedule A Free Fitness Breakthrough Session with Dr. Dianah here:
https://DrDiFitLife.as.me/?appointmentType=5524801

Learn more about her menopause wellness program here:
Dr. Dianah - Get Menopause Relief Now

Join Dr. Di in her free fitness accountability Facebook community for successful female professionals, Professional Women Getting Fit:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/143455166379490

Ep 149: How to Begin Your Fitness Journey as a Busy Working Woman with Dr. Dianah Lake Part 2

Thu, 22 May 2025 21:00:00 -0700

She is sought after to speak on various health and wellness topics for churches, conventions, conferences, summits, podcasts, magazines and TV shows.

Dr. Di enjoys gardening, running, tennis, bodybuilding, dancing, spa days and trips to exotic locations around the world.

She is a leader and sound voice in the health and fitness space. She helps her clients go from feeling drained, exhausted, overwhelmed and overweight to fit, fierce, fiery and fabulous!

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to exercise when you don’t like working out but know that you need to
The customized workout plan in Dr. Di’s fitness program that focuses on a form of movement you enjoy
Creating a personalized fitness program that actually works for you
How to get movement in when you already feel drained from work
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
How to add in movement in your regular day-to-day life
Tips for being motivated to do movement and exercise when you don’t enjoy it
How to find physical activities you enjoy
Overcoming the “I can’t do it” mentality
Dr. Di’s program and the variety of monthly guest (stylist, financial advisor, etc.)
How Dr. Di structurally runs two successful programs

And more!

Connect with Dr. Lake:

Instagram:
@DrDiFitLife

Facebook:
@DrDiFitness

LinkedIn:
@DrDianahLake

Youtube:
@Dr.DianahLake2991

Schedule A Free Fitness Breakthrough Session with Dr. Dianah here:
https://DrDiFitLife.as.me/?appointmentType=5524801

Learn more about her menopause wellness program here:
Dr. Dianah - Get Menopause Relief Now

Join Dr. Di in her free fitness accountability Facebook community for successful female professionals, Professional Women Getting Fit:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/143455166379490

Ep 148: How to Begin Your Fitness Journey as a Busy Working Woman with Dr. Dianah Lake Part 1

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 -0700

She is sought after to speak on various health and wellness topics for churches, conventions, conferences, summits, podcasts, magazines and TV shows.

Dr. Di enjoys gardening, running, tennis, bodybuilding, dancing, spa days and trips to exotic locations around the world.

She is a leader and sound voice in the health and fitness space. She helps her clients go from feeling drained, exhausted, overwhelmed and overweight to fit, fierce, fiery and fabulous!

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Di’s fitness journey developed into her fitness and weight loss coaching program
How Dr. Di emphasized personal development in her fitness journey
What Dr. Di teaches in her program that should be learned in medical school
How Dr. Di’s program provides members with the opportunity to use CME money to get fit on group retreats
How clinicians in Dr. Di’s coaching program apply the information they learn to what they’re doing in their clinical practice
How Dr. Di gives CME credits to more than solely physicians
How Dr. Di got into running and her love for running started

And more!

Connect with Dr. Lake:

Instagram:
@DrDiFitLife

Facebook:
@DrDiFitness

LinkedIn:
@DrDianahLake

Youtube:
@Dr.DianahLake2991

Schedule A Free Fitness Breakthrough Session with Dr. Dianah here:
https://DrDiFitLife.as.me/?appointmentType=5524801

Learn more about her menopause wellness program here:
Dr. Dianah - Get Menopause Relief Now

Join Dr. Di in her free fitness accountability Facebook community for successful female professionals, Professional Women Getting Fit:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/143455166379490

Ep 147: How to Prioritize Your Wellbeing as a Busy Working Woman with Dr. Dianah Lake

Tue, 06 May 2025 02:00:00 -0700

She is sought after to speak on various health and wellness topics for churches, conventions, conferences, summits, podcasts, magazines and TV shows.

Dr. Di enjoys gardening, running, tennis, bodybuilding, dancing, spa days and trips to exotic locations around the world.

She is a leader and sound voice in the health and fitness space. She helps her clients go from feeling drained, exhausted, overwhelmed and overweight to fit, fierce, fiery and fabulous!

Some of the topics we discussed were:

What inspired Dr. Di to begin her fitness journey back in 2012
Rewiring your brain to make your own wellness a top priority
How to prioritize your wellbeing for better time management
How Dr. Di sets up her locums shifts with having two young children

And more!

Connect with Dr. Lake:

Instagram:
@DrDiFitLife

Facebook:
@DrDiFitness

LinkedIn:
@DrDianahLake

Youtube:
@Dr.DianahLake2991

Schedule A Free Fitness Breakthrough Session with Dr. Dianah here:
https://DrDiFitLife.as.me/?appointmentType=5524801

Learn more about her menopause wellness program here:
Dr. Dianah - Get Menopause Relief Now

Join Dr. Di in her free fitness accountability Facebook community for successful female professionals, Professional Women Getting Fit:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/143455166379490

Ep 146: How to Build a Rockstar Team for Your Business with Dr. Una

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0700

Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for physician entrepreneurs, the EntreMD podcast, a top 1% podcast, and her best-selling books. Dr. Una, as she is fondly called has also been featured in Forbes and her company was on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America two years running.

She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Where to start in building a rockstar team for your business
Defining what exactly you want in a team
How to create an ideal job ad to market for new team members
Specific interview questions that help Dr. Una find the team she needs
Where to find Dr. Una’s support, mentorship, and accountability

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Una:

Website:
www.entremd.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwu/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/druna/

The EntreMD Podcast:
www.entremd.com/podcasts

Previous Episodes with Dr. Una on the Voices of Women Physicians Podcast:

How to Become a Successful Physician Entrepreneur Part 1:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RJ4FISuUmyEwhGSiCplgo?si=5324b3ee02d446b6

How to Become a Successful Physician Entrepreneur Part 2:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00r1l4BNMMUEXBECoDHflm?si=L23Z-Y7eSb2XxKoFaguTfw

How to Build an A-Team for Your Business:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00r1l4BNMMUEXBECoDHflm?si=L23Z-Y7eSb2XxKoFaguTfw

How to Market Your Business for 10x Results:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V42PqHjIPpDkXb6QNYOFZ?si=ohoAvnr_S5-2UsO9euLAwg

How to Thrive in Private Practice in 2024:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/743rseYbl1pxUxGzfE4QAV?si=SpJpCq3BSmuRvR7CtnbFGw

Ep 145: Practical, High-Impact Marketing Strategies for Busy Physicians with Dr. Una

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

3 steps to do to build a successful and thriving practice practice in 2025
Why it’s important to keep in mind that your private practice is a business
Ensuring you get all of the payments for what you do
How to lead your team in a way that each team member is profitable
How your payroll functions as a return on your investment
How to ethically price your services
How to give access to care to the people you want to give it to and still meet your goals

And more!

Connect with Dr. Una:

Website:
www.entremd.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu

The EntreMD Podcast:
www.entremd.com/podcasts

Previous Episodes with Dr. Una on the Voices of Women Physicians Podcast:

How to Become a Successful Physician Entrepreneur Part 1:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RJ4FISuUmyEwhGSiCplgo?si=5324b3ee02d446b6

How to Become a Successful Physician Entrepreneur Part 2:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00r1l4BNMMUEXBECoDHflm?si=L23Z-Y7eSb2XxKoFaguTfw

How to Build an A-Team for Your Business:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00r1l4BNMMUEXBECoDHflm?si=L23Z-Y7eSb2XxKoFaguTfw

How to Market Your Business for 10x Results:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V42PqHjIPpDkXb6QNYOFZ?si=ohoAvnr_S5-2UsO9euLAwg

How to Thrive in Private Practice in 2024:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/743rseYbl1pxUxGzfE4QAV?si=SpJpCq3BSmuRvR7CtnbFGw

Ep 144: How to Successfully Balance Family and Business with Dr. Una

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0700

She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Three tips on how to prioritize family over business while keeping the business successful
How Dr. Una maintains the energy to run five successful business while also homeschooling her four children
What Dr. Una does to incorporate socialization into her homeschooling for her children
How Dr. Una overcame her self-doubt to move forward and achieve her accomplishments

And more!

Connect with Dr. Una:

Website:
www.entremd.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu

The EntreMD Podcast:
www.entremd.com/podcasts

Previous Episodes with Dr. Una on the Voices of Women Physicians Podcast:

How to Become a Successful Physician Entrepreneur Part 1:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RJ4FISuUmyEwhGSiCplgo?si=5324b3ee02d446b6

How to Become a Successful Physician Entrepreneur Part 2:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00r1l4BNMMUEXBECoDHflm?si=L23Z-Y7eSb2XxKoFaguTfw

How to Build an A-Team for Your Business:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00r1l4BNMMUEXBECoDHflm?si=L23Z-Y7eSb2XxKoFaguTfw

How to Market Your Business for 10x Results:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V42PqHjIPpDkXb6QNYOFZ?si=ohoAvnr_S5-2UsO9euLAwg

How to Thrive in Private Practice in 2024:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/743rseYbl1pxUxGzfE4QAV?si=SpJpCq3BSmuRvR7CtnbFGw

Ep 143: How to Build a Thriving Business as a Busy Physician Without Burning Out with Dr. Una

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

The critical shift Dr. Una experienced to become a successful entrepreneur
The difference between opening a practice and being an entrepreneur
The key to living above overwhelm
How to cope with being overwhelmed by running a business when just starting out
How to figure out which 20% of work to focus on that will generate 80% of your revenue as your business grows
How to overcome the procrastination and perfectionism that often comes with starting a business

And more!

Connect with Dr. Una:

Website Address:
www.entremd.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu

The EntreMD Podcast:
www.entremd.com/podcasts

Previous Episodes with Dr. Una on the Voices of Women Physicians Podcast:

How to Become a Successful Physician Entrepreneur Part 1:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RJ4FISuUmyEwhGSiCplgo?si=5324b3ee02d446b6

How to Become a Successful Physician Entrepreneur Part 2:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00r1l4BNMMUEXBECoDHflm?si=L23Z-Y7eSb2XxKoFaguTfw

How to Build an A-Team for Your Business:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00r1l4BNMMUEXBECoDHflm?si=L23Z-Y7eSb2XxKoFaguTfw

How to Market Your Business for 10x Results:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V42PqHjIPpDkXb6QNYOFZ?si=ohoAvnr_S5-2UsO9euLAwg

How to Thrive in Private Practice in 2024:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/743rseYbl1pxUxGzfE4QAV?si=SpJpCq3BSmuRvR7CtnbFGw

Ep 142: Dr. Saima Khan’s Journey of Becoming a Functional Medicine Physician and Building Her Own Practice Part 2

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Saima Khan is a physician with over 27 years of experience and a deeply personal story of resilience and transformation. Diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2016 after stepping away from medicine due to chronic fatigue and excessive sleepiness, she found herself navigating the healthcare system not as a doctor but as a patient. When conventional treatments failed, she took her health into her own hands, uncovering and addressing multiple causes of brain inflammation including mold illness, Lyme disease and coinfections, chronic SIBO, mast cell activation, autoimmunity and much more.

Dr. Saima holds a Doctor of Medicine from Aga Khan University, known as the "Harvard of Pakistan." She completed her Pediatric Residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and fellowship in Medical Toxicology at Wayne State University. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and certified in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. She also has advanced training in chronic illnesses like Lyme and coinfections, and mold.

As the founder of Rebalance Family Health, a virtual practice based in Florida, Dr. Saima specializes in helping adults and children with complex illnesses with a focus on lyme and coinfections, mold illness, autoimmunity and inflammatory brain disorders. Her mission is to alleviate suffering by uncovering root causes, connecting the dots, and empowering patients to live vibrant, healthy lives.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to identify mold illness in the body
What people do to fix their environment if they have mold illness
What to do to identify the issue in the environment that is causing the illness
Where to find an environmental inspector to evaluate a building for environmental illness
When it is safe to live somewhere after a mold infestation
The difference in the spectrum of sensitivity to mold exposure
How to assess if a new environment will be safe for those sensitive to mold illness when house hunting
The important role functional and integrative medicine can play in helping people with long COVID
Dr. Khan’s practitioner based experience of the connection between COVID and mold exposure
How mold illness dysregulates the immune system and can impact long COVID symptoms
3 pieces of advice for physicians who are interested in learning and starting a functional and integrative medicine practice
Where physicians can start learning more about functional and integrative medicine
How functional medicine can help physicians feeling limited by conventional medicine and wanting to do more to help patients with chronic illnesses
Where to find a mentor for your area of interest in the functional and integrative medicine space

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Khan:

Instagram:
@drsaimakhanmd

Ep 141: Dr. Saima Khan’s Journey of Becoming a Functional Medicine Physician and Building Her Own Practice Part 1

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Being a mold-literate and lyme-literate physician
Treating mold related illness and Lyme and coninfections from an integrative medicine perspective
How integrative medicine is useful for identifying root causes in people who are chronically sick and cannot seem to find answers
Dr. Khan’s path to completing her training in functional medicine
What functional medicine teaches us and why these concepts are so important to cover in medical school curriculums
How the process of treating patients on the drivers of illness differs from the conventional model of diagnosis
What the mental, spiritual, and emotional piece of one’s life manifests as in their health
Functional medicine’s role in evaluating the different aspects of a patient who is suffering and is not well
When Dr. Khan realized she had mold exposure and what she did for treatment
How Dr. Khan learned more about pediatric conditions for starting her functional and integrative medicine practice
Where Dr. Khan received training for inflammatory brain conditions and how it linked to narcolepsy
The pieces of Dr. Khan’s journey to recovery and education in functional and integrative medicine
How Dr. Khan expanded to treating adults in addition to children
The high need for more physicians trained in treating mold illness and Lyme and confections to meet the high demand of patients who are very suffering and cannot find help
How Dr. Khan easily arranges for lab work and imaging to be done for her virtual practice
The role of functional medicine in more simple treatments for ADHD that do not require medication

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Khan:

Instagram:
@drsaimakhanmd

Ep 140: How Dr. Saima Khan Overcame Narcolepsy Using Functional and Integrative Medicine Part 2

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. Khan’s background in toxicology
Where Dr. Khan found her information on toxins
Dr. Khan’s next steps to address the root cause of her narcolepsy
Mold and microtoxin illness
How Dr. Khan’s narcolepsy symptoms have vastly improved
What the last missing piece was for Dr. Kahn in recovering from her narcolepsy

And more!

Instagram:
@drsaimakhanmd

Ep 139: How Dr. Saima Khan Overcame Narcolepsy Using Functional and Integrative Medicine Part 1

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Khan’s journey into functional and integrative medicine began from her narcolepsy
Dr. Khan’s first steps for finding a solution to her narcolepsy
Why stimulants and conventional medicine designed to keep you awake can only help so much with narcolepsy
Narcolepsy being an autoimmune condition
How reducing inflammation through Dr. Khan’s diet reduced her narcolepsy symptoms
What intervention Dr. Khan says helped her the most if she had to choose only one
Why detoxifying the body and environment is like fixing a plumbing problem
How detoxifying reduces narcolepsy symptoms

And more!

Feeling Stressed Is Optional

Instagram:
@drsaimakhanmd

Ep 138: Practicing Medicine in London with Dr. Kiran Agarwal

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0800

Dr. Kiran Agarwal is an executive coach and practicing doctor based in London. Her ENT training gave her a solid background.

She specialises in helping professionals and business owners manage modern, stressful environments and remain healthy (including airway health).

Through personalised coaching, she empowers busy, high-performing individuals to improve their well-being and align their lives with their true values and purpose.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

What medical training is like in the UK
What a general physician does and the equivalent specialty in America
How ENT is different in England
The difference between clinical care and hospital care in the UK
Community care
How citizens of the UK have free healthcare coverage via the National Health Service (NHS)
What private insurance is used for in the UK

And more!

Website:
https://www.drkiranagarwal.co.uk/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kiran-agarwalstressmanagementcoach/

Ep 137: Improving Airway Health by Using Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Kiran Agarwal

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0800

Dr. Kiran Agarwal is an executive coach and practicing doctor based in London. Her ENT training gave her a solid background.

She specialises in helping professionals and business owners manage modern, stressful environments and remain healthy (including airway health).

Through personalised coaching, she empowers busy, high-performing individuals to improve their well-being and align their lives with their true values and purpose.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How lifestyle medicine can prevent and treat airway diseases
Dr. Agarwal’s advice for patients with airway diseases who are new to lifestyle medicine interventions on taking the first step to help themselves
How the airway works
Reducing the inflammation and increasing intentions
How to improve the quality of the air you breathe
Methods for more effective breathing such as saline washes and how to stay aware of breathing through the nose
Controlling for environmental factors that irritate the airways
Approaches other physicians can incorporate into their practice when treating patients with airway diseases from a lifestyle medicine perspective to improve airway health
Methods for patients with upper airway issues such as asthma or allergic rhinitis in healing their airways
What people can do to minimize allergies to their pets that exacerbate their upper airway diseases
The connection between stress and airway diseases
Dr. Agarwal’s free leaflet for physicians to use for resources for their patients in a holistic, lifestyle medicine approach

And more!

Website:
https://www.drkiranagarwal.co.uk/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kiran-agarwalstressmanagementcoach/

Ep 136: Preventing Burnout in High-Stakes Careers with Dr. Kathy Stepien Part 2

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0800

Kathy Stepien, MD, is a board-certified Pediatrician, Certified Coach, and Director of the Institute for Physician Wellness. She is also a mother to two teenage boys. In 2016, Dr. Stepien founded the Institute for Physician Wellness with the mission of helping physicians learn, heal, grow, and connect. Through the Institute's retreats, coaching, and Chief Wellness Officer Certification program, she and her team have supported thousands of physicians worldwide.

Dr. Stepien's passion for wellness stems from her personal experience with burnout during her first career as a physical therapist. After realizing the toll of caring for others at the expense of her own well-being, she entered medical school with a new approach to balance, determined to avoid burnout while raising her two young sons.

Her work is driven by a deep commitment to helping physicians, especially women in medicine, live empowered and fulfilling lives on their own terms. She believes in fostering a life where women can fully stand in their power and embrace their role as the authors of their own stories.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How identifying your core values is connected to improved well-being
How to identify your own core values

And much more!

Website:
https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/kathystepienmd

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/physicianwellness

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathystepienmd/

Anti-Burnout Program for Women Physicians:
https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/the-anti-burnout-program/

Women Physician’s Retreats:
https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/retreats/

CWO Business Leadership Program:
https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/chief-wellness-officer-training-and-certification/

Ep 135: Preventing Burnout in High-Stakes Careers with Dr. Kathy Stepien Part 1

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0800

Some of the topics we discussed were:

The joy of creating and being part of a community through physician retreats
How Dr. Stepien brings physicians together to foster social connections
What led to Dr. Stepien founding The Institute for Physician Wellness
Dr. Stepien’s experience of going into medical school later in life with two young kids
What boundaries actually are and what they are not
Advice on how anyone can set strong boundaries and prevent burnout from occurring
Practical tools people can easily for improving emotion regulation

And more!

Website:
https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/kathystepienmd

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/physicianwellness

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathystepienmd/

Anti-Burnout Program for Women Physicians:
https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/the-anti-burnout-program/

Women Physician’s Retreats:
https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/retreats/

CWO Business Leadership Program:
https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/chief-wellness-officer-training-and-certification/

Ep 134: How to Reignite the Emotional Connection and Passion in Your Relationship with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0800

Alexandra Stockwell, MD, aka “The Intimacy Doctor,” is widely known for her ability to catalyze immediate and profound shifts in high achieving couples who want it all–genuine emotional connection, sensual passion, and erotic intimacy.

A physician coach and Intimate Marriage Expert, Dr. Alexandra is the best-selling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy,” creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program, host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, a wife of 28 years and a mother of 4. Couples who work with her discover the key to passion, fulfillment, intimacy, and success isn’t compromise–it’s being unwilling to compromise--because when both people feel free to be themselves, the relationship is juicy, erotically alive, and deeply nourishing.

Dr. Alexandra has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, USAToday, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider, thriveglobal, mindbodygreen, FOX NEWS NYC, and LA Weekly Magazine named her one of the “Top 10 Dating and Relationship Experts to Watch.”

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Connecting with your partner through practicing regular everyday affection without it having to imply sex
Why non-sexual physical touch is so important in cultivating passion
The importance of sustaining a mutual curiosity in your relationship
How to rekindle the spark in your relationship when it seems like it’s fading
Rekindling the spark in a dehydrated relationship to a very passionate relationship
How to not let disappointment take over in your relationship
How to transform a relationship that feels like the spark has been lost by starting with creating the kind of experiences you want to be having
People often wanting the same thing and just having no idea how to create that
Resources for learning how to have a fantastic relationship and it being a learnable skill
How evoking the feelings you want to experience in your relationship on the inside can pave the way for them to be evoked with your partner
The power of evoking the feelings you want to experience in your relationship by yourself on making those feelings a reality with your partner
The most important change Dr. Stockwell made for her marriage be the way she wanted
Why uncompromising intimacy is so beneficial and how it differs from compromising

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Stockwell:

Website:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/intimacydoctor/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Intimacydoctor/

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@intimacydoctor

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@intimacydoctor

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrastockwell/

Ep 133: How to Keep the Passion in Your Relationship Alive When Life is Busy with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0800

How to keep the passion alive in your relationship even with a busy life
How the parasympathetic nervous system is involved in libido and arousal
How the sympathetic nervous system dampens passion
The first step for women physicians to get back in touch with enjoying simple pleasures
The importance of having the capacity to tap into a sense of delight in increasing passion and pleasure
A guide for the path to rekindling the passion in your relationship if you’re feeling disconnected from your partner but love one another
How being trained to ignore your internal experience as a physician impacts passion
How to rekindle erotic innocence and get back to a natural playfulness and spontaneity
Practical tips for maintaining a passionate emotional connection to last long-term
A quick exercise for you and your partner with three simple questions to maintain emotional intimacy
An exercise with three simple questions for you and your partner that are powerful for connecting with one another and maintain emotional intimacy

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/intimacydoctor/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Intimacydoctor/

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@intimacydoctor

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@intimacydoctor

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrastockwell/

Ep 132: How to Use Food as Medicine to Reduce Inflammation, Boost Mood, and Transform Your Overall Health

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800

Dr. Tatyana Reznik is a practicing physician with over 25 years of clinical experience. She is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, a mother, a Certified Life Coach, the host of the Voices of Women Physicians Podcast, and an author. She immigrated to the US over 20 years ago from Uzbekistan where she was a practicing Cardiologist.

In the US, she completed residency training at the University of Nevada, Reno, and has been practicing Hospital Medicine in California since then. She is passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being.

In her coaching practice, she helps women physicians turn their dreams and ideas into reality. Through a combination of mindset shifts as well as practical tips and resources, she helps them leave behind overwhelm and self-doubt so they can create a joyful life.

Additionally, she has been coaching at Physician Coach Support for 3 years where she has helped many physicians relieve burnout and rediscover joy in medicine.

Dr. Reznik co-authored 2 Amazon Bestsellers: a book titled AI in Medicine, and a book about Lifestyle Medicine, How Healers Heal.

In her free time, Dr. Reznik enjoys spending time with family and friends, creating easy and delicious recipes, learning new things, traveling, reading, and photography.

Some of the topics I covered include:

A simple overview of what lifestyle medicine is
Macronutrient basics
How to calculate how many kilocalories per gram are in each type of food
Overconsumed nutrients and what foods they are mostly located in
Underconsumed nutrients
What diet the American College of Lifestyle Medicine supports and why
How lifestyle medicine interventions can help with Alzheimer’s disease
How food preparation can affect nutrition value
How to decrease the amount of Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) in your food
How to decrease inflammation
How the food we eat can affect our mood
Research findings on the effects of food on depression
5 practical tips on how to make lifestyle changes easier

Connect with me:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joyfulsuccess

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tatyana-reznik-md-facp

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tatyana.reznik.16?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulsuccessliving/

Email: joyfulsuccessliving@gmail.com

Ep 131: How to Find a Work-Life Balance That Works for You as a Busy Professional Woman with Dr. Dawn Baker

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Dr. Dawn Baker is the physician, writer, speaker, and lifestyle design coach behind Practice Balance. She helps physicians and other professionals step off the treadmill of achievement, rediscover their true selves, and cultivate a practice of balance that’s right for them. She is the author of Lean Out: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance and host of the Lean Out Podcast. Dawn is also a certified yoga and meditation instructor who is passionate about off-grid living, homeschooling, fitness, and travel.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Fun and challenging hobbies that Dr. Baker has taken up, like rock-climbing and farming
What inspired Dr. Baker’s book, Lean Out: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance
Three recommendations for detaching your personal identity from what you do
What to do if you feel stuck on a treadmill of continuous achievement
Common mistakes in creating a work-life balance and how to avoid them
Tips for building your work-life balance exactly how you want it

To get on the interest list for the Lean Out Confidence Course:
https://www.practicebalance.com/LOCC

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dawn.l.baker.1

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/practicebalance

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlbakermd

Other podcast episodes mentioned during this interview:

Ep 67: How To Become A Digital Nomad As A Physician with Dr. Kristine Goins

Ep 130: How to Find Confidence and Shed Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Dawn Baker

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Dr. Baker’s journey and how it brought her to where she is today
How Dr. Baker’s interest in confidence and imposter syndrome started
Dr. Baker’s three favorite ways to increase confidence
How to use physical reminders of your achievements to increase your confidence
What works best to overcome overwhelming feelings of imposter syndrome and still move forward
Common mistakes in increasing confidence and the best solutions to solve and avoid those mistakes
How to not overdo it on the journey to increasing confidence to the point where it might unintentionally come off as arrogance
Dr. Baker’s upcoming course with confidence increasing exercises to do and reflect on
What Dr. Baker would say is the one thing that’s most important to do right now for increasing confidence
The free core values exercise on Dr. Baker’s website that she offers through her newsletter

To get on the interest list for the Lean Out Confidence Course:
https://www.practicebalance.com/LOCC

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dawn.l.baker.1

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/practicebalance

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlbakermd

Ep 129: Building a Lifestyle Medicine Based Health Coaching Program with Dr. Heather Hammerstedt Part 2

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Dr. Heather Hammerstedt is an emergency medicine physician with a specialized board certification in lifestyle medicine, as well as additional certifications and trainings in integrative nutrition, health coaching, medical acupuncture, Ayurveda, and public and global health. She has 24 years of medical expertise and 20 years of health coaching experience, having gone to get her health coaching certificate during medical school (way back) when she realized the HUGE hole in our medical education around food and mindfulness and exercise.

At this point, she’s put in 1000s of hours of deep diving into food and weight and mindset to put together a (kick a**) lifestyle transformation blueprint to get women to longterm health without products or BS, with real food and lifelong SKILLS for sustainable health futures… with a side effect of weight wellness. She also is the cofounder of Global Emergency Care, which has been working in emergency medicine education and capacity development in Uganda since 2007. Her days are spent in Idaho skiing, rafting, and playing outside with her two little crazy boys, a furry chocolate dog child, and a very entertaining husband.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Obstacles Dr. Hammerstedt overcame during her journey
Mistakes Dr. Hammerstedt recommends other physicians to avoid along the journey
What helped Dr. Hammerstedt the most in her own marketing for her company
Time management techniques
Advice for other physicians who are at the beginning of their journey

Business Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wholisthealth/

Business Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/wholisthealth

Personal Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mommaemdoc/

Personal Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/hhammerstedt

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhammerstedt/

Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/curatingyourwholehealth/

Linktree:
@wholisthealth

Podcast:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curate-your-health/id1478410990

Ep 128: Building a Lifestyle Medicine Based Health Coaching Program with Dr. Heather Hammerstedt Part 1

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0800

What a wholist (whole-ist) is
How Dr. Hammerstedt started on her journey
How Dr. Hammerstedt made the switch from practicing medicine in a more traditional way to incorporating lifestyle medicine into her care
The process of learning the business and technology aspects of starting a business
What Dr. Hammerstedt’s program looks like now
How to find the peace of your professional joy
The structure of Dr. Hammerstedt’s program/coaching business

Business Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wholisthealth/

Business Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/wholisthealth

Personal Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mommaemdoc/

Personal Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/hhammerstedt

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhammerstedt/

Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/curatingyourwholehealth/

Linktree:
@wholisthealth

Podcast:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curate-your-health/id1478410990

Ep 127: Using Meditation as a Tool for Stress Relief with Dr. Robyn Tiger

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Robyn Tiger, MD, DipABLM is a double board-certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine and a trauma-informed mind-body expert. As founder of the wellness practice, StressFreeMD, she uniquely combines her training in medicine, yoga therapy, meditation & life coaching to teach others a whole person approach to relieve stress while increasing both lifespan and healthspan. Her innovative coaching, courses, presentations, retreats, podcast and book focus on creating effective behavior changes in the key topics of stress relief, nutrition, exercise, sleep, social connection, and nature while cultivating physical, mental, and emotional well-being and resilience.

Dr. Tiger is the author of Feeling Stressed is Optional, a unique multimodal interactive book which combines engaging content, videos and worksheets for the most effective transformative experience. She serves as lead faculty and subject matter expert in stress management for the Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Manual, hosts the StressFreeMD Podcast, and is a Western Carolina Medical Society Healthy Healer Partner.

She is deeply passionate about successfully guiding others to become the best versions of themselves and live their healthiest, happiest, most fulfilling lives.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How meditation can help with stress relief
The three key ways meditation changes the shape of the brain to reduce stress
How meditation can help to process emotions
Techniques for using meditation to process emotions
The wealth of information available on Dr. Tiger’s website for learning more about meditation
Where to find easily accessible free resources for beginners to meditation
iRest meditation methods
Quick stress relief tips Dr. Tiger calls “stress-free snacks”
How introverts can incorporate social connection more actively into their life

Dr. Tiger’s book:
Feeling Stressed Is Optional

The StressFreeMD Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stressfreemd-podcast/id1578332294

Ep 126: How to Alleviate Acute Stress Due to Natural Disasters with Dr. Robyn Tiger

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800

She is deeply passionate about successfully guiding others to become the best versions of themselves and live their healthiest, happiest, most fulfilling lives.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to deal with stress from a natural disaster
How Dr. Tiger’s stress relief tools helped her and the people around her deal with the stress of having to evacuate during Hurricane Helene
Why stress relief is so important during natural disasters
What to do to in days of uncertainty to deal with stress in a natural disaster
Ideas that can help with getting good sleep when stressed and why they are helpful

Dr. Tiger’s book:
Feeling Stressed Is Optional

The StressFreeMD Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stressfreemd-podcast/id1578332294

Ep 125: Learning How to Alleviate the Negative Effects of Stress with Dr. Robyn Tiger

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800

She is deeply passionate about successfully guiding others to become the best versions of themselves and live their healthiest, happiest, most fulfilling lives.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Tiger’s personal journey with stress led her to the whole person approach she uses today
How Dr. Tiger optimized her book, Feeling Stressed is Optional, to be a culmination of all the ways and the different topics she’s been teaching centralized in one place
The resources that Feeling Stressed is Optional contains for active learning
Some easy stress reduction tools from Dr. Tiger’s book that people can actually implement today
Two key components of breath that we can take over and control to help us feel calmer
The power of thoughts and how they affect the ability to withstand stress
One tool to deal with stress that Dr. Tiger recommends
The free stress reduction resources on Dr. Tiger’s website such as worksheets and short videos

www.stressfreemd.net

Dr. Tiger’s book:

The StressFreeMD Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stressfreemd-podcast/id1578332294

Previous podcast episodes with Dr. Tiger we mentioned during this interview:

Ep 19: Healing Chronic Stress with Dr. Robyn Tiger

Ep 124: Building an Integrative Thyroid Care Practice with Dr. Dana Gibbs Part 2

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Dr. Dana Gibbs is a board-certified otolaryngologist and thyroid specialist, focusing on integrative approaches to complex thyroid and hormonal imbalances.

As the founder of Consultants in Metabolism, she treats conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease, and thyroid-related metabolic disorders. Her approach blends conventional medicine with holistic therapies, addressing thyroid function and broader hormonal imbalances.

Dr. Gibbs is known for helping patients who haven’t responded to traditional treatments like Levothyroxine or whose symptoms persist despite normal lab results. To develop tailored treatments, she emphasizes a comprehensive assessment of thyroid markers, including free T3, free T4, and reverse T3. A significant aspect of her work involves understanding the role of stress and adrenal dysfunction in thyroid and metabolic imbalances. She helps patients improve hormone regulation and overall health by incorporating stress management and adrenal support.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

What the process of starting a virtual practice looked like at the beginning stages
How Dr. Gibbs got past the initial difficulty of marketing for the first time
Why Dr. Gibbs recommends doing locums during the in-between stage of leaving your job and starting your business
What marketing strategies helped Dr. Gibbs the most
The technology Dr. Gibbs uses for the practical side of running her practice, such as:
- HIPAA protected telemedicine platform
- electronic medical record
- text message reminders and calls for office visits
- email communication
- fax
What Dr. Gibbs would recommend to physicians looking to open a virtual practice in their niche of expertise
Main mistakes to avoid and the lessons Dr. Gibbs learned
Free resources Dr. Gibbs has on abnormal thyroid functioning that you can email her for

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. Gibbs:

Podcast: Beyond the Thyroid https://open.spotify.com/show/71lbRQFtZ9zySuNXEKgM3n

Website:
https://www.danagibbsmd.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/consultantsinmetabolism

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danagibbsmd/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@danagibbsmd8190

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@dana.gibbs.md

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danagibbsmd/

Ep 123: Building an Integrative Thyroid Care Practice with Dr. Dana Gibbs Part 1

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0800

Dr. Dana Gibbs is a board-certified otolaryngologist and thyroid specialist, focusing on integrative approaches to complex thyroid and hormonal imbalances.

Dr. Gibbs’ journey throughout her career in medicine
More integrative ways approach treatment of thyroid and hormonal imbalances
Why Dr. Gibbs uses an integrative approach to medical care
How Dr. Gibbs started her virtual practice
The first steps Dr. Gibbs took to start her virtual practice

And more!

Website:
https://www.danagibbsmd.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/consultantsinmetabolism

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danagibbsmd/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@danagibbsmd8190

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@dana.gibbs.md

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danagibbsmd/

Ep 122: How to Find Non-Clinical Remote Career Opportunities with a Health Insurance Plan with Dr. Neetu Sharma

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Sharma is a mother, wife, double board-certified Kidney specialist and functional medicine expert. She is an esteemed kidney expert and well renowned name in the field of medicine.

After helping thousands of patients in her 15 years of medical practice and witnessing her own uncle and mother-in-law going through dialysis, Dr. Sharma knew that the current medical system has many flaws and does not have solutions for life altering kidney diseases. As a leading innovator in functional medicine, she is committed to applying her expertise while working on the root cause to optimize health and prevent the progression of chronic diseases. She utilizes customized plans for everyone with lifestyle and nutritional changes which are proven to prevent chronic diseases and provide long term health & wellness rather than relying on prescription drugs.

She is the advocate of transforming the healthcare paradigm. She is also a medical director at Health Plan. She mentors physicians on how to find cash based practice solutions or other non-clinical career opportunities along with career and health guidance to get back their vitality and enthusiasm.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

What positions exist for non-clinical remote careers with health insurance plans
Where to start looking for those non-clinical remote positions
What qualifications organizations are looking for
What certifications are needed and how to obtain them
Pros and cons of non-clinical remote positions with health insurance plans
If it's possible to continue some clinical work along with these positions to maintain your clinical experience in case later on you decide to change back to clinical medicine
If the cases sent for you to review are in your area of specialization or if it’s an entire variety of cases independent of specialization
How much specific training they give when you start
What helps you find out if an organization aligns with your values prior to starting the work
Dr. Sharma’s three main pieces of advice for physicians who are interested in pursuing a career with a health insurance plan
Mistakes and obstacles to avoid on this path
Helpful tips for preparing your resume
If conferences are beneficial in this path and worth attending

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetusharmamd/

Website:
https://zealvitality.com

Book a Call for Health Program:
https://l.bttr.to/zEvk0

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thekidneywhisperer/

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@thekidneywhisperer

Ep 121: Boosting Practice Revenue—Top Billing Issues & Actionable Tips with Dr. Heather Signorelli Part 2

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Heather Signorelli is a board-certified pathologist and physician executive with over a decade of experience in healthcare management and operations. She is the co-founder of NatRevMD, a medical billing company that helps healthcare practices streamline their billing processes and boost revenue. Under her leadership, clients have seen revenue increases of over 25%, with some reaching over 40%. Dr. Signorelli is also the author of Thrive: Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Practice's Revenue and hosts the RevMD podcast, where she shares insights on healthcare billing, compliance, and practice management. She was recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 40 under 40 Emerging Leaders.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Three actionable steps practices can take right now to boost revenue
Understanding financial metrics and the best way to track them
Time-saving tips for how to track expenses correctly as a smaller practice without a bookkeeper
Dr. Signorelli’s new book
Tips for managing high-performing teams
NatRevMD’s medical billing course
The three most common mistakes physicians make when they deal with billing and how to prevent them
Helpful resources on the NatRevMD website
Dr. Signorelli’s advice for practices that are looking to outsource or change their billing system
How often physicians should stay in touch with their billing team
Red flags to pay attention to with billing teams and how to know if they’re a good fit
Dr. Signorelli’s final piece of advice for listeners who want to boost their practice revenue

Email:
info@natrevmd.com

Book:
Thrive: Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Practice's Revenue
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHPVWRV7

Ep 120: Boosting Practice Revenue—Top Billing Issues & Actionable Tips with Dr. Heather Signorelli Part 1

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

What NatRevMD is and the types of practices and specialties they work with
The top medical billing issues practices face and how they impact revenue
Dr. Signorelli’s tips for training your staff to check eligibility correctly
How frequently eligibility needs to be checked
What accounts receivable is and the two types that are managed differently
What helps decrease denials
Some of NatRevMD’s success stories where Dr. Signorelli and her team helped consistently increase a client’s revenue by over 25% per month and helped another client go from having no more than two hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars every month in their checking account because of good billing
What practice sizes NatRevMD typically works with

Email:
info@natrevmd.com

Book:
Thrive: Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Practice's Revenue
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHPVWRV7

Ep 119: Developing a Solution to Alleviate the Pain and Anxiety of Needle Procedures with Dr. Manju Dawkins Part 2

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Manju Dawkins is a board certified dermatologist who received her B.A. from Columbia University. She then returned to her home state to obtain her M.D. from the University of Maryland. She completed her dermatology residency and served as Chief Resident at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. She was Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she was twice named Teacher of the Year. She has practiced in academic, private, hospital based, and group practice settings in New York and Los Angeles.

She is also the creator and co-founder of Thimble, the first easy, safe, and comprehensive solution for alleviating needle pain and stress. Needle aversion stops millions from participating in other forms of essential care, including early disease detection, blood donation and life-saving treatments. We're building a holistic platform of pain and stress reducing products for common needle procedures. THIMBLE is changing the way healthcare feels.

Fun fact: She is 5'2" (on a good day).

Even more fun fact: She played Division I basketball at Columbia University and served as captain her senior year.

She is a founding and current member of the Columbia Women’s Basketball Advisory Board and a member of the Columbia Athletics Women’s Leadership Council.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How much detail to go into about your product at the very beginning when you’re interviewing potential members of the team to help create the product
How to evaluate and decide if the people you’re working with are right for your needs
When Dr. Dawkins started on the journey to create Thimble, how long development took, and how long each step took
What Dr. Dawkins would recommend to women physicians who have an amazing idea for creating something that will be really helpful but don’t know where to start
The main obstacles Dr. Dawkins faced throughout the process and what helped her overcome them
What lessons Dr. Dawkins learned from the obstacles she faced along the way
The process of raising money for the company and how it works
How to successfully present your product to potential investors
Parts of Dr. Dawkins’ journey that surprised her
Details on Thimble’s prepare patch before injection, recover patch after injection, and app with supportive techniques\
How Thimble uses an integrative approach to combine all kinds of medicinal techniques from all cultures to create more effective, comprehensive solutions
When to apply each of the patches and how long to leave each of them on
The meaning behind why Dr. Dawkins chose to name her company Thimble
3 pieces of advice from Dr. Dawkins for entrepreneurs who have something in mind and would love to launch but are stuck in the idea phase

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thimble.health/

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@thimble.health

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thimblehealth/

Email:
manju@thimblehealth.com

Ep 118: Developing a Solution to Alleviate the Pain and Anxiety of Needle Procedures with Dr. Manju Dawkins Part 1

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Fun fact: She is 5'2" (on a good day).

Even more fun fact: She played Division I basketball at Columbia University and served as captain her senior year.

She is a founding and current member of the Columbia Women’s Basketball Advisory Board and a member of the Columbia Athletics Women’s Leadership Council.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Dawkins came up with Thimble
What Thimble is and what it does
The first step Dr. Dawkins took to start Thimble
Where Thimble is available for purchase
How Dr. Dawkins is working with blood donation centers to distribute Thimble
How Thimble can help improve the declining rates of blood donation due to needle aversion
The multitude of practical uses of Thimble for benefitting patients and their well-being
What the next steps were after Dr. Dawkins thought of Thimble and established that there was a need for it
What the process of formulation and manufacturing looked like
Understanding the regulatory process and how to go about it properly
Figuring out the scale of initial manufacturing
The importance of asking for help from experts
Helpful tips on how to make the patent process easier on yourself

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thimble.health/

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@thimble.health

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thimblehealth/

Ep 117: How to Bring Healthcare Across the Globe From the Comfort of Your Home with Dr. Kim Tranquada Part 2

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Kim Tranquada is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 27 years of clinical practice, executive leadership, mentorship, and coaching.

She is the founder and CEO of the Healthcare Alliance For An Equitable World (HAEW), an organization dedicated to providing international tele-consultations that deliver critical healthcare services and strengthen local healthcare infrastructures. HAEW fosters a global network of support and resilience with a mission to decrease human suffering and uplift the dignity of all people through equitable healthcare. Dr. Tranquada envisions a world where healthcare is shared without borders, healthcare professionals are united in a global alliance serving with passion and purpose, and all people have access to a life of opportunity.

Dr. Tranquada also hosts the Voices of Healthcare Equity Podcast. On this podcast, leading innovators and public health advocates from across the globe share their stories and insights on the current state of healthcare equity and their solutions for creating a more equitable healthcare future.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How many physicians currently participate in Dr. Tranquada’s international tele-consultation organization
Dr. Tranquada’s goal of having enough healthcare providers onboard that the organization can still provide international tele-health coverage 24/7 without them having to work more than 2 hours a month
How many countries are currently covered by Healthcare Alliance For An Equitable World and how many countries they plan to expand to in the future
Adjusting to providing international patient care through telehealth rather than in person
How Dr. Tranquada’s organization obtains funding
How physicians can get involved with and volunteer to participate in Healthcare Alliance For An Equitable World
Why malpractice doesn’t apply in this context
If physicians with non-US medical training and licensing can participate
What requirements physicians need to meet to volunteer for HAEW
How they hope to engage with residents and medical students as well as re-engage people who are retired or semi-retired
Dr. Tranquada’s goal to create a global community of healthcare workers and find a role for all specialties to be able to participate in her organization

Healthcare Alliance for an Equitable World Email
info@haew.org

Dr. Tranquada’s Email:
dr.t@haew.org

Dr. Tranquada’s Voices of Healthcare Equity Podcast:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-healthcare-equity/id1722574545
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymCWejST4xzdST37WNftn?si=78a1f7ed3c5f47f3

Ep 116: How to Bring Healthcare Across the Globe From the Comfort of Your Home with Dr. Kim Tranquada Part 1

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Kim Tranquada is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 27 years of clinical practice, executive leadership, mentorship, and coaching.

She is the founder and CEO of the Healthcare Alliance For An Equitable World (HAEW), an organization dedicated to providing international tele-consultations that deliver critical healthcare services and strengthen local healthcare infrastructures. HAEW fosters a global network of support and resilience with a mission to decrease human suffering and uplift the dignity of all people through equitable healthcare. Dr. Tranquada envisions a world where healthcare is shared without borders, healthcare professionals are united in a global alliance serving with passion and purpose, and all people have access to a life of opportunity.

What prompted Dr. Tranquada to start her international tele-consultation organization
How Dr. Tranquada’s company, Healthcare Alliance for an Equitable World, provides solutions to the global health crisis
How Dr. Tranquada organized her vision for the company
How the idea for starting the company came to Dr. Tranquada
The first steps Dr. Tranquada took in the process of starting her company
How they get around language barriers when providing international tele-consultations
How the company’s platform helps extend the capability of an in-person medical team
How working in partnership with the local teams makes it possible to more easily translate prescriptions into what’s available locally when patients are international

Healthcare Alliance for an Equitable World Email
info@haew.org

Dr. Tranquada’s Email:
dr.t@haew.org

Dr. Tranquada’s Voices of Healthcare Equity Podcast:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-healthcare-equity/id1722574545
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymCWejST4xzdST37WNftn?si=78a1f7ed3c5f47f3

Ep 115: Practicing Self-Compassion and Self-Care with Dr. Dympna Weil

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dympna Lynch Weil, MD is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with a long-standing interest in women’s health and physician wellness. She received her undergraduate and medical degrees at NYU and completed her residency in OB/GYN and Reproductive Medicine at Stony Brook Medicine where she was Chief Resident, remained on Faculty for several years and was the Assistant medical student clerkship director. Dr. Weil was most recently in clinical practice as an OBGYN Hospitalist, with experience in academics and private practice.

During more than twelve years of clinical practice, Dympna was committed to education and service: she was an educator of patients, medical students, and residents, while also serving in various leadership positions. Dr. Weil founded and Chaired the Clinician Wellness Committee at her organization. She also was a member of the CARE program – a peer-to-peer support group within the organization to help with second victim and difficult outcomes among her colleagues.

Dympna is a Physician Wellness Advocate, author + speaker who empowers and educates healthcare practitioners, residents, and students who are struggling in their lives to advocate and take of themselves from the inside out. Work-life harmony, self-care, medical litigation, infertility, and self-compassion are among the coaching topics which are near to her heart. She trained with Martha Beck and is a Certified Wayfinder Master Coach; she also holds her ICF certification as an Associate Certified Coach and she is featured in the American Medical Women’s Association’s Physician Coaching Directory.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

The importance of self care and self compassion in protecting your wellbeing
Practical strategies for practicing self compassion and preventing burnout
How to allow yourself to feel and recognize your emotions without getting overwhelmed by them
Dr. Weil’s dialing up and dialing down methods for dealing with intense emotions
How the push to be resilient can overshadow the need to take care of ourselves, especially as physicians who deal with the emotional toll of working in medicine
Why perfectionism can hold us back
How doing an activity you really enjoy that captures your attention and gets you out of your head is a form of meditation
The benefits of prioritizing physical wellness on patient care and outcomes

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dympnaweil/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dympna.weil

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dympnaweil/

Ep 114: How To Grow A DPC Micropractice with Dr. Sonia Singh

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Sonia Singh is a Stanford-trained, board-certified internist, primary care physician, writer and consultant. In 2021, Dr. Singh designed and launched a solo, direct primary care (DPC) micropractice built to serve women in Houston, TX. She believes both PCPs and their patients deserve better than what our healthcare system offers. Alongside her own clinical practice, Dr. Singh helps other women in medicine build micropractices that allow them to practice medicine with autonomy, authenticity and joy via educational resources and 1:1 consulting. Dr. Singh hosts a weekly Micropractice Mama podcast and will also be launching an E-Course in Fall 2024. Her writing has been featured in NPR, The New England Journal of Medicine and Annals of Internal Medicine.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

3 key factors that contributed the most to making Dr. Singh’s direct primary care micropractice successful
How often Dr. Singh receives phone calls from patients outside of business hours
How taking vacations works when you’re running a DPC micropractice
What obstacles Dr. Singh faced in growing her micropractice and how she overcame them
What helped Dr. Singh the most with marketing
Marketing methods for her micropractice that Dr. Singh found the most valuable
How Dr. Singh manages her micropractice on her own without hiring staff
The HIPAA compliant app Dr. Singh uses to communicate with her patients
How Dr. Singh manages bloodwork and medications without staff
How Dr. Singh handles when her women patients ask to bring their husbands or adult children and how it adds a variety of patients to her micropractice
What Dr. Singh does when a patient needs a procedure
Dr. Singh’s final tip for listeners about running a successful micropractice
The very useful free resources Dr. Singh offers on her website, newsletter, and podcast to help physicians start a micropractice
Dr. Singh’s e-course launching this fall that will detail step by step the process of launching your practice from just having the idea to opening your doors

Dr. Singh's Website for Education on the Micropractice Model:
www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice Mama Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-micropractice-mama-podcast/id1756769050

Website for Dr. Singh’s Practice:
www.junipermodernprimarycare.com

Ep 113: How To Start A DPC Micropractice with Dr. Sonia Singh

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

What led Dr. Singh to start her direct primary care micropractice
Myths that deter women physicians from getting into business
The first steps Dr. Singh took to start her practice
How working with a brand designer really helped Dr. Singh start her practice
How building a brand and using it strategically benefits your practice
The most important thing Dr. Singh learned throughout the process of building her own practice

@soniasinghMD

Dr. Singh's Website for Education on the Micropractice Model:

www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice Mama Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-micropractice-mama-podcast/id1756769050

Website for Dr. Singh’s Practice:

www.junipermodernprimarycare.com

Ep 112: Making Medical Spanish Language Learning Fast And Fun with Dr. Evka Cesnek

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Evka Cesnek is a board-certified physician and the founder of Cliniglot, an online language learning platform designed specifically for healthcare professionals. She is a passionate advocate for improving cross-cultural communication in healthcare and has developed a comprehensive program that combines advanced language learning techniques with specialized medical terminology. Dr. Cesnek is also a public speaker, best-selling author, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to diverse patient populations.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

The Spanish medical language learning course Dr. Cesnek developed for healthcare professionals to be able to communicate with patients who don’t speak English
What kind of strategies the course uses to help language learning be quick and easy
The set up of the course and how it works
How many languages Dr. Cesnek currently speaks
The role technology plays in language learning
How Dr. Cesnek’s curriculum for the course can empower healthcare professionals
The future of language learning in healthcare
What level of knowledge conversation wise people have after completing the course
How long the course usually takes to complete
Dr. Cesnek’s tips for anyone interested in Spanish medical language learning
Dr. Cesnek’s plan to expand the model to other languages in the future

And more!

Connect with Dr. Cesnek:

Cliniglot Website:

https://www.cliniglot.com

Cliniglot Email:

info@cliniglot.com

Dr. Cesnek’s Email:

info@evkamd.com

LinkedIn Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctor-evka

Ep 111: Using Facebook Ads And Funnels To Scale Your Business with Dr. Ladan Davallow

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Ladan Davallow, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist and certified coach. She helps parents of children with type 1 diabetes break free from chasing blood sugars so they can get their freedom back and their child can be a happy kid again 🙂

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How Dr. Davallow started her coaching program for parents of kids with Type 1 diabetes
How much time Dr. Davallow needed to invest into creating her Facebook ads
Key performance indicators: what exactly they are and how to measure them
Why key performance indicators are so important in having successful ads
What helps ads be effective and actually bring desired results
Tips on how to fine-tune your copy to make sure that your clients resonate with the messaging of the ads
Examples of Facebook compliance rules that are important to follow
How to learn about Facebook’s compliance rules
Why Dr. Davallow decided to make her own ads and the benefits of doing so
The lessons Dr. Davallow learned from the obstacles she faced

Website:
www.diabright.com

Facebook funnel that goes to Dr. Davallow's free webinar:
www.diamastery.com

Ep 110: How To Make Travel Easier And Healthier with Dr. Yvette McQueen

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Yvette McQueen is a global physician on a mission to educate about health, travel wellness and disease prevention. She is an Emergency Medicine and Concierge Travel medicine physician, working across the US and the Caribbean. Dr. McQueen also serves as a travel group physician ensuring healthy and safe travel of the clients before and during their international trip. Dr. McQueen is a 4x best seller author, speaker, blogger, consultant, CPR and First Aid instructor; wilderness emergency care training and international teaching for the American Heart Association. She has traveled to 40+ international countries for exploring; organizes medical missions to Africa; hospital training/teaching in Rwanda and Tanzania; and participates in international church missions. She’s also the executive producer on the award-winning travel show Fly Brother. Dr. McQueen is a Board of Directors member of the Wellness Tourism Association, host wellness retreats, and curates CME events/trips for physicians.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. McQueen’s interest in travel and the various places she has been
Dr. McQueen’s books about travel, Travel 911: A Health Guide for Adventurers, and Travelpedia: A Quick Guide to Travel Efficiently, Healthy, and Safely
Strategies for how to make traveling with toddlers easier
Recommendations for preventing and dealing with high altitude sickness
What helps with making the adjustment process during travel easier and faster
Tips on how to prevent or decrease jet lag
What helps with adjustments to new places when doing locums work
Planning CME events
How to help the body adjust to different climates when traveling
Dr. McQueen’s top 3 travel tips
Helpful information on how to make travel easier

And more!

Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:
https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/

Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/

Connect with Dr. McQueen:

Book:
Travel 911: A Health Guide for Adventurers

Book:
Travelpedia: A Quick Guide to Travel Efficiently, Healthy, and Safely

Website:

www.yvettemcqueenmd.com

Facebook:

@YvetteMcQueenMD

Instagram:

@drtravel911

LinkedIn:

@YvetteMcQueenMD

Ep 109: Traveling And Adventuring Around The Globe As A Mom with Dr. Stacey Funt

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Stacey Funt is a part-time radiologist, health coach, tour operator, wife, and mother. As the founder of LH Adventure Travel, she curates and hosts global travel adventures for women based on tenets of Lifestyle Medicine that include movement, whole foods, relaxation, and being in community in stunning natural settings and diverse cultures.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. Funt’s global adventure traveling journey so far
Tips on how to make traveling less expensive, more affordable, and easier to access
Dr. Funt’s company and the tours she puts on as well as the itineraries she creates that are based on the pillars of lifestyle medicine
What’s included in Dr. Funt’s tours, the average duration of the trips, and how many people typically go on the trips
Dr. Funt’s travel related advice

https://www.lhadventuretravel.com

EMAIL:

lhadventuretravel@gmail.com

FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/stacey.funt

https://www.facebook.com/LHAdventuretravel/

INSTAGRAM:

https://www.instagram.com/lhadventuretravel

Other podcast episodes we mentioned during this interview:

Ep 45: Maximizing Credit Card Points For Travel with Dr. Devon Gimbel

Ep 108: How To Make Traveling With Kids Fun And Easy with Dr. Stacey Funt

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

How Dr. Funt got into global travel adventuring
Tips on how to make traveling with children as easy as possible
Dr. Funt’s advice on traveling with younger kids
How to manage flights and traveling on planes with children, especially with flight delays

https://www.lhadventuretravel.com

EMAIL:

lhadventuretravel@gmail.com

FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/stacey.funt

https://www.facebook.com/LHAdventuretravel/

INSTAGRAM:

https://www.instagram.com/lhadventuretravel

Ep 107: Effective Methods For Finding And Providing Mentorship with Dr. Ann Anderson Berry

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Ann Anderson Berry is the Vice President of Research at Children’s Nebraska and a professor and the executive director of the Child Health Research Institute. She serves as the UNMC John and Patti Sparks Chair of Pediatric Research, vice-chair of research in the Department of Pediatrics and the division chief of Neonatology. She is the founding medical director of the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative. Her research activities include funded federal and state research grants evaluating perinatal nutrition and the impact on maternal and fetal outcomes, and additional studies on Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, the impact of intrauterine opioid exposure on brain development, and the consequences of poor nutrition and social stressors on infants with intrauterine opioid exposure on neurodevelopment and long-term health. She is a constant advocate for Nebraska families and understands the importance of recognizing rural and urban needs when allocating perinatal resources. As a mentor to students at the undergraduate, medical student and resident and graduate level she works to prepare trainees to do impactful and outstanding work in their chosen fields. An Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine graduate, Dr. Anderson Berry serves on national committees for the American Society of Nutrition, the Pediatric Academic Society and Women in Neonatology. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wyoming. She attended Creighton University for her medical degree. Her pediatric Residency and PhD were attained at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and her fellowship was in Neonatology was completed at the University of Utah. She loves spending time with her husband and two daughters in the mountains of Wyoming.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Dr. Berry’s journey and experience in finding and providing mentorship
Why having a mentor is important
Where to start in finding a mentor
How to make sure that a mentorship is a two way street and is a mutually beneficial relationship for both the mentor and the mentee
The most effective ways of learning when you are receiving mentorship and being the best mentee you can be
The most effective ways of teaching when you are giving mentorship and being the best mentor you can be
What some of the most common styles of mentorship are
How to approach ending a mentorship from the perspective of both a mentor and a mentee without making the other person feel uncomfortable
What lessons Dr. Berry has learned and what mistakes to avoid
3 tips for physicians who are at the beginning of their career that are looking for a mentor or for experienced physicians who are interested in mentoring someone

https://www.childrensnebraska.org/provider/ann-l-anderson-berry-m-d/

Email:

aberry@childrensnebraska.org

Twitter:

@aandersonberry

Ep 106: How To Thrive In Private Practice In 2024 with Dr. Una

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for physician entrepreneurs, the EntreMD podcast, a top 10 podcast, and her best-selling books. Dr. Una, as she is fondly called has also been featured in Forbes and her company hit #315 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

The beginnings of Dr. Una’s private practice
Dr. Una’s first steps in starting her practice and what helped her along the way
How to get patients in to your private practice and get your name out there
Strategies for how to directly contact the doctor at a private practice so that you can collaborate
How to keep an eye on the money to ensure that your money flow is correct and there is no fraud within your team
What helps physicians thrive in private practice nowadays
How often Dr. Una meets with her team on average
Dr. Una’s recommendations to physicians opening or already running private practices

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu

The EntreMD Podcast:
https://entremd.buzzsprout.com

Ep 105: How To Market Your Business For 10x Results with Dr. Una

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for physician entrepreneurs, the EntreMD podcast, a top 10 podcast, and her best-selling books. Dr. Una, as she is fondly called has also been featured in Forbes and her company hit #315 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

Tips on how to successfully market your business
Myths around marketing and why they are not true
Alternative mindsets that help physicians overcome obstacles to marketing
How marketing is similar to dating
Easily digestible strategies for how to make marketing easier
The importance of consistency when it comes to marketing
How to get past the psychological barrier of marketing your services for money
Why doing things for free for people who are trying to get big results actually doesn’t help them as much as we think it does

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu

The EntreMD Podcast:
https://entremd.buzzsprout.com

Ep 104: How To Build An A Team For Your Business with Dr. Una

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for physician entrepreneurs, the EntreMD podcast, a top 10 podcast, and her best-selling books. Dr. Una, as she is fondly called has also been featured in Forbes and her company hit #315 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.

Some of the topics we discussed were:

How to build a wonderful team for your practice
Helpful strategies for how to master the hiring process
The interviewing model of 3 different people in 3 different places
Tips on how to help people work harmoniously in a team
What to do as a CEO to show support and recognition for the high achievers on your team as well as how to help motivate such high performing people
The best ways to find the love languages and motivators of the people on your team
How to determine the degree of your own involvement and know when you can step away
Dr. Una’s recommendations for physician business and private practice owners in building an awesome team

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu