Confessions of a Young Doctor

Follow Confessions of a Young Doctor
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Life as new doctor is difficult. We explore the challenges of balancing a personal an professional life in the early years of your career as a healthcare professional.

Dr. Emily Funk-Reynolds


    • Feb 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 72 EPISODES

    5 from 12 ratings Listeners of Confessions of a Young Doctor that love the show mention: concise, info.



    Search for episodes from Confessions of a Young Doctor with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Confessions of a Young Doctor

    Understanding Payment Processing for Your Start Up Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 31:06


    Payment processing can be confusing and costly if you don't know what you're looking for when setting up the contract for your new practice. In this episode, we'll review the different payment structure types and give you some tips on how to save money in your start up practice when it comes to collecting payments. Download My Free Practice Vision Quickstart Guide hereSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    How to Set Meaningful Goals For Your Start Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 21:07


    This week I'll walk you through how to come up with production goals for your practice that actually make sense. I walk you through the process that I use to come up with the goals for my own practice. Download the Free Vision GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    What You Can Do if You're More Than a Year Out from Opening a Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 22:27


    I hear from fellow dentists and orthodontists all the time that they would like to open their own practice, but not for a few years. This is great! But there are a few things you should do now to start preparing for ownership even if you don't think you'll open a practice right now.Download the Free Vision Quick Start GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Q&A: Practice Ownership, My Corporate Job & More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 23:49


    Just for fun! This week I answer some of your questions about practice ownership and my experience so far with my orthodontic practice.Download the Free Quick Start Vision GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Tips for Negotiating Your Start Up Practice Lease

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 23:14


    Once you've identified an area with good demographics for your start up practice, you'll want to start looking at leased spaces. Here are some tips to get you started when it comes to negotiating a lease for your future start up practice.Download the Free Practice Vision Guide here Subscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Is Work Life Balance Really a Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 13:25


    As young doctors we throw around the phase "work life balance" and the endless pursuit all too often. Here are my thoughts on whether it's actually possible as a start up practice owner. Download the free practice vision guide to realize your dream of opening your own officeSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Avoiding the Overwhelm of Opening a Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 16:47


    Want to open your own practice, but have no idea where to start? In this episode I lay out simple steps to get the process moving forward and make starting from nothing seem more managable. Download my FREE Jump Start Practice Vision GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    My Honest Thoughts on My Orthodontic Practice Floor Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 21:21


    Now that my start up practice has been open for almost a year and a half, I wanted to share some of the things I love about my office floor plan, as well as some things I would probably do differently.Download the FREE Practice Vision Guide Subscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    A Typical Week for a Start Up Practice Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 22:26


    I'm commonly asked by other young doctors what my typical week looks like as a start up practice owner. In this episode I go through my work schedule between my orthodontic office and my associateship job, personal life, and administrative tasks.Download my free quick start vision guideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Facebook & Instagram Basics for Your Start Up Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 26:36


    Social media marketing is a complicated beast, but a good facebook and instagram strategy can help to build your start up practice. In this episode I'll touch on the basics of getting started with your practice meta profiles and organizing your bio/about sections. I also share some of the things that I post about and how to gain followers for you new practice.Download my Quick Start Vision GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Gain Confidence By Doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 20:43


    Have you been wanting to open a practice for a while now, but can't seem to take the plunge? Most likely it comes down to a lack of confidence. Don't worry, you're not alone... I struggled with confidence when opening my orthodontic start up practice, but here are some ways you can help to build your confidence and your dream life.Download the FREE Practice Vision Jump Start GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Building a Practice Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 20:11


    To distinguish yourself as a new practice it's important to have a strong brand, but what is a brand really? It's more than just your logo and color scheme. This week we talk about how to come up with a positioning statement and build a reputation that will make you stand out in the community. Download the FREE quick start guide to developing your practice visionListen to the podcast episodes on practice Vision: Vision Part 1: Begin with the End in Mind (spotify) (apple podcasts)Vision Part 2: Putting it to Work (spotify) (apple podcasts)Follow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Confessions of a Serial Achiever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 19:20


    Doing more isn't always better. Our path to becoming a doctor has taught us that we should always be doing the most, even if it's not the best for our health. Isn't it ironic that healthcare providers have some of the worst work-life balance? Follow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Create A Seamless New Patient Experience with Automations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 24:20


    It is incredibly important to set up systems for your new practice from the beginning. One of the systems that I spent a lot of time refining is our new patient flow. This episode focuses on all the automations we have set up for new patients from their orthodontic consultation to after their braces go on.Download my free vision guide hereFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Why I Have a Full Time Employee for My Part Time Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 18:02


    For now, my start up practice is only open about 2.5 days per week, but I have a full time employee who works 5 days per week. In this episode, I'll talk about some of the reasons why I decided to have a full time employee and the tasks she does on the days I'm not at the practice seeing patients. Download the FREE Vision GuideFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Tips for "Getting it All Done"

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 20:23


    Life as a start up practice owner is often a hectic one.  Sometimes people ask me how I make time for all that I do. In this quick little episode I'll share some of my tips for efficiency and lower stress.Download the FREE Vision Guide hereFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    6 Reports I Run Every Month in My Start Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 31:11


    This week I'm giving you a deeper look into the reports I run every month for my start up orthodontic practice. I hope this gives some insight as to what the ownership side can look likeDownload the FREE vision guide by clicking hereFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Is Practice Ownership Right For You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 23:40


    Starting a practice is not for every doctor. So how do you know if it could be the right choice for you? This week I'll go over 4 things that could indicate you are ready to take the plunge into practice ownership.Want to get started on building your practice?Download my free guide to building a practice visionFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    Marketing Hits & Misses

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 23:38


    I tried a lot of different marketing for my start up orthodontic practice this year. In this episode I share what's worked the best and worst when it came to driving new patient growth. I also go over how this last year's marketing results has helped to drive our strategy for the upcoming year.For daily updates, follow along on:Instagram @doctor.confessionsand TikTok @doctor.confessionsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

    How the Last Year Affected Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 29:40


    Last week, we did a one year recap on the my start up orthodontic practice. That exercise got me thinking about the last year for me personally. Taking stock of my practice month by month was a great way to look at patterns and make adjustments for the upcoming year, so I decided to do the same for myself.This episode gives an overview of my practice and personal life and how the past year has shaped my strategy going forward into 2023.For more frequent updates, follow on instagram @doctor.confessionsand Tiktok @doctor.confessions

    Start Up Practice: 1 Year Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 41:26


    I cannot believe it has been a whole year of my start up orthodontic practice! The time has flown by, but it also seems like it has been a journey! One of my main struggles this year was trying to find hard data on how the practice should be doing. Now that I have completed a full year of practice, I've decided to share our end of year stats, how I'm feeling, and some of our goals for next year.It has been a great year and I can't wait to see how we do in year 2! I hope this helps shed some light on my experience and provide a basis of comparison for anyone else interested in doing something similar. 

    Asking For Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 20:44


    Whether it's in your personal life or your healthcare practice, sometimes a small change can make a huge difference. This week I talk about how asking for advice from more experienced orthodontic colleagues made a huge difference for me at a local marketing event for my start up practice. Follow Along on:Tik Tok: @doctor.confessionsInstagram: @doctor.confessions

    Done is Better Than Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 21:47


    What's holding you back from starting a practice? Don't let analysis paralysis prevent you from moving toward your dream of opening your own office. People always think I have it all figured out and that's how I was able to open my own orthodontic practice right out of residency. The truth is, I didn't have all the answers and I still don't, but I took the risk and went for it.Follow along on TikTok: @doctor.confessionsInstagram: @doctor.confessions 

    How I Came Up with the Name for My Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 21:31


    What's in a name? I talk through some of the pros and cons of different types of names for your start up office. I'll also walk you through my own thought process for the name of my practice.Follow along for every day start up practice updatesTikTok: @doctor.confessionsInstagram @doctor.confessions

    3 Things I DIY'd in My Start Up to Save Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 23:33


    Opening a dental practice from scratch is expensive. This week I share 3 things I did myself to save money (and whether I would recommend doing the same!). Follow Along onInstagram: @doctor.confessionsTikTok: @doctor.confessions

    The Lesson Life Keeps Trying to Teach Me

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 21:55


    This weekend I experienced some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. Instead of the episode I had planned, I talk about a personal story and the lesson I've had to learn and re-learn over and over again along my journey of becoming an orthodontist and now opening my private practice.Follow along on:Instagram @doctor.confessionsTikTok @doctor.confessions

    Vision Part 2: Putting it to Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 30:43


    This is the second episode in our two part series on practice vision. Last week, I talked about how to define the vision for your start up practice. This week, I talk more about my own vision for my startup orthodontic practice and how being clear on vision helped inform future decisions when it came to office design, target location, marketing, and even treatment modalities. For more, follow @doctor.confessions on Instagram and TikTok

    Vision Part 1: Begin With the End in Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 32:52


    The most foundational and important step to starting your own practice is getting clear on your vision. This week I talk about how to define your vision, why it's so important, and share some of mine. Stay tuned for part 2 next week where I'll break down decisions that I made and how being clear on the vision for my orthodontic practice made the process much easier. Follow on instagram: @doctor.confessionsTikTok: @doctor.confessions

    The Juggle is Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 23:41


    Giving an update on what my daily life is like a a young orthodontic practice owner. Opening an office has been a lot of work and time, but I'm keeping focused on the end goal to keep myself motivated. Follow along daily @doctor.confessions on Instagram and TikTok

    I Did The Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 38:34


    Emily Funk Orthodontics is officially open and I'm ready to return to the podcast game. This episode catching you up on life, the practice, and just how things are going. I'm committed to new episodes again and excited to be back behind the mic sharing the journey. Reach out and follow along @doctor.confessions

    Living the Dream?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 19:56


    This week I realized my sarcastic response "living the dream" took on a whole new meaning. For more, follow along on instagram @doctor.confessionsor check out the website doctorconfessions.com

    Taking the Leap: Starting My Own Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 30:42


    It is so good to be back on the podcast! Since the last episode, I made a big announcement to my family and friends. I'm going to be starting my own orthodontic practice after residency. In this episode I talk about my decision to do so, a little bit about how the process has been so far, and my responses to some of the questions I've gotten since announcing I'm going to start my own practice.Follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor check out the website www.doctorconfessions.com

    Dr. Emily's Brain Dump

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 32:55


    This week is just my current stream of consciousness. If you want true confessions of a young doctor --this is definitely it!Let me know if you guys enjoy this kind of episode, or prefer the ones with more structure.Connect with me on instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit www.doctorconfessions.com

    This Kinda Sucks...Did I Choose the Wrong Career?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 18:00


    Ever wonder if all the time, energy, and money you spent to become a doctor was worth It? Well I have! and I think you're lying if you say you've never had that thought after a tough or frustrating day. This week we talk about how to distinguish if being a doctor really wasn't right for you, or if something else is just getting in the way of you enjoying the career you worked so hard for.follow along with me daily on Instagram @doctor.confessionswww.doctorconfessions.com

    Preventing the Stress Spiral: Little Things that Make a Big Difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 30:48


    When you have a million and one things to do, it can be easy to fall into what I call the stress spiral. But, letting yourself go down the path of constant overwhelm can lead to burnout and even more stress. This week, we talk about small things that I've done so far this year to combat that spiraling stress and little changes you can make to decrease the weight of small daily stresses as well as lofty milestones. follow along with me daily on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit www.doctorconfessions.com

    The Perfect Response to "Are You Old Enough to Be a Doctor?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 16:25


    If you're a new doctor, you've probably had a patient question your age once or twice. This week we're talking about the true reasoning behind this question and how to respond diplomatically. Connect with me on Instagram @doctor.confessionsvisit our website at www.doctorconfessions.com

    How to Write a Powerful Doctor Resume

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 30:24


    Resume writing for doctors is slightly different than our corporate colleagues. It can be particularly challenging for new doctors to get out of the academic mindset and tailor their resume to a career after school or residency. This week we talk about the differences between corporate resumes and doctor resumes as well as changes from the resume you wrote when applying to your doctoral program.To see more follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor check out the website www.doctorconfessions.com

    3 Simple Mindset Shifts for a Better 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 19:26


    2020 has been a trying year for all of us. I have grown a lot as a young doctor this year and I owe that to a few simple mindset shifts. I really internalized three phrases that we hear all the time:-You can't control others, just the way you think and react-Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself-No matter what you're feeling, you're not aloneI hope that the podcast can be a source of information and support for you going into the new year.Reach out to me on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor on our website, www.doctorconfessions.com

    The 4 Types of Patients and How to Interact with Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 32:35


    Patients have different personalities, so we can't treat them all the same. This week we'll take a look at the 4 different DISC personalities and the best ways to communicate with each type. Understanding your patient's temperament and adjusting your demeanor accordingly will increase your patient retention and satisfaction. Follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit www.doctorconfessions.com

    Protect Yourself: A Beginner's Guide to Malpractice Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 26:45


    Malpractice insurance Isn't the most exciting topic, but it's an important one. The decisions you make when it comes to your coverage as a young doctor can have big implications for your career later. Let this episode serve as a guide to the basic types of coverage and what to look out for in your policy.To ask me a question, message me on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit the website www.doctorconfessions.com

    Feeling Like You're Not a Good Doctor? ...You're Not Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 30:56


    The first few years of being a doctor bring many transitions and new responsibility which can cause us to feel inadequate. This week we discuss common reasons for discomfort and stress as a young doc, and how to boost your confidence for decreased anxiety and increased satisfaction.For more, follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessions or check out our website www.doctorconfessions.com

    Why You Need to Define Your Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 19:49


    One of the most intimidating things as a new doctor is not knowing where to go next. Taking the time to define your legacy can help Inform your future decisions and guide you to the next step. This week, I share how I defined my legacy and some advice for how to figure out yours.for more, follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit www.doctorconfessions.com

    Gain Positive Referrals with Effective Communication - Dr. Laura Mackey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 29:06


    This week, I sat down with my mom, a practicing dentist to discuss what makes a successful referral relationship. I originally recorded this interview for my orthodontic co-residents, but they found it helpful, so I thought the doctor confessions community might too! We talk about how to communicate effectively and what that relationship actually looks like in practice. follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit our website www.doctorconfessions.com

    How Experiencing this Pandemic Benefits You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 20:57


    With the rising second wave of COVID-19 cases and the threat of more lockdowns and closures, the fear and uncertainty has started to creep back up for many of us. Many young doctors feel that they have been cheated out of a traditional residency or early career experience due to the pandemic. While things may be different this year, we have all gained a lot of intangible skills. In this episode, we reflect on some of those and try to provide a counter perspective to all the doom and gloom.Visit our website www.doctorconfessions.comor follow on Instagram for more daily updates @doctor.confessions

    Will Technology Make Doctors Obsolete?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 20:53


    Worried that a robot make take your job? Older doctors are always warning young doctors that the "glory days" of healthcare are gone and that technology threatens our future. This week we discuss the outlook for doctors with the increase in artificial intelligence and some of the ways you can safeguard your career. For daily updates, follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor, visit our website www.doctorconfessions.com

    Your Wellness is a Work in Progress - Dr. Roopali Kulkarni DMD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 41:14


    Dr. Roopali Kulkarni seems to have a million and one things going on, but she's also a huge advocate for mental health and wellness. In this week's episode, we talk about some of the ways she manages stress, while pursuing multiple initiatives at work and in her personal life. True wellness takes work and self-forgiveness. We each share some of our mental health challenges as well as our successes. To keep up with Dr. Kulkarni on Instagram, follow her @dr.roopalikulkarni For daily updates, follow @doctor.confessionsor check out our website, www.doctorconfessions.com

    How to Make Sure Your Goals Get You Where You Want to Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 26:31


    We all know the value of goal-setting, but the kinds of goals you set for yourself are just as important. This week, we talk about how to reverse engineer your ideal lifestyle by starting with the end first. Follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsand, check out the website www.doctorconfessions.com

    Relationships Are Everything: How to Network Effectively

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 31:12


    Networking is something we all know we need to do, but can often make us feel uncomfortable or sales-y. This week we talk about how to cultivate relationships and grow your network organically to help you achieve career success. For daily updates, follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessionsVisit our website www.doctorconfessions.com

    Self Care for When You Don't Have Time for Self Care

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 29:11


    Feeling like you have too much to do to make yourself a priority? It doesn't have to be as difficult as you think. This week we talk about small changes you should make that will have a big impact on your mental health without a ton of added effort. Follow along the daily journey with on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor check out our website www.doctorconfessions.com

    Lessons Learned After 1 Year as a Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 32:50


    Welcome to the new and Improved Confessions of a Young Doctor podcast! I'm so excited about the changes and look forward to sharing new perspectives with all of you. This short break has given me time to reflect on the podcast and my first year as a dentist. In this episode, I explain the rationale for the new focus as well as some lessons that I've learned In my first year after graduation.Hope you all love the new format and can't wait to share much more with you!Visit our new website www.doctorconfessions.comand follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessions for daily updates

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 1:51


    Join me, Dr. Emily Funk-Reynolds, on the Confessions of a Young Doctor Podcast. We'll explore life as a new doctor covering everything from patient care and career development, to balancing a personal life and self-care. Your education has prepared you to diagnose and treat patients, but there's much more to life that we still need to figure out in the early years of our careers. I'm here to share my experiences and be a resource as a navigate the challenges of becoming a new doctor myself.

    Claim Confessions of a Young Doctor

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel