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The Dads Married to Doctors (DMD) Spotlight Podcast is an interview series of Dads Married to Doctors (Physicians) or of specialists and experts that can teach us how to be better dads and husbands. Every other Wednesday, we will be exploring and learning from other's examples how to live what we ca…

Curtis Webster Jr


    • Nov 6, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    How to write a Children's Book as an Author Dad Married to a Doctor with Kevin Poplawski - Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 51:45


    Writing a book is hard enough. Running a thriving physical therapy clinic is hard enough. Imagine being Kevin Poplawski and doing both of those while also helping raise 2 kids alongside your amazing and busy physician wife. In this episode, you'll learn tips on how to test your book idea, how to shop your book to publishers, how to balance your day and time to get your ideas on paper and how to maintain a happy family in the process.Thank you to our sponsor, Financial Planner and DMD member, Chris Robinette, with Continuum Planning Partners. Schedule a FREE consult with him here: https://continuumplanningpartners.com/our-partners/chris-robinette/For full show notes, visit www.dadsmarriedtodoctors.com.Find Eli's Magic Moment on sale on amazon.dmdlifestyle.com.

    Meningitis - What is it and how to prevent it with Dr. Len Friedland and Nick Springer of GSK - Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 46:21


    In this special episode, Curtis interviews two GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) spokesmen about Meningococcal disease, a rare but aggressive bacterial infection that can be fatal or cause life-long disabilities. It is preventable and there is a vaccine for five serogroups of the disease. Dr. Leonard Friedland is a husband, a father to two adult children, a pediatrician, and VP at GSK who has worked in the field of infectious disease vaccination since 2003. In addition to learning about his great work with vaccines, we also get marriage and parenting tips from Dr. Friedland.Nick Springer is a gold medal Paralympian in wheelchair rugby and a meningitis survivor whom, at the age of 14, contracted meningitis, fought for his life for 2 months, while enduring 19 surgeries and four amputations. As Nick tells his story, his optimism for life and for living it to it's fullest shines through. He explains how this disease completely caught him and his family off guard, but how it has allowed him to now be a spokesman for HOPE. Nick shares amazing stories and tips about parenting and positive mental attitude that he observed watching his parents and sister help him recover.For full notes and more information, visit http://www.dmdlifestyle.com/dmd12

    Son of a DMD and Pediatrician - What it's like growing up in a Physician Family - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 52:08


    Rocklin Shumaker is a medical student who is following in his mother's footsteps. His mom is a prominent Pediatrician and active member of the American Medical Association (AMA). Rocklin and I met at the AMA Convention which coincided with the AMA Alliance Annual Meeting. We discuss the importance of both organizations. In this episode, Rocklin shares lessons he learned growing up in a physician family with a busy mom and stay at home dad. He shares the good and the bad and the lessons he learned along the way that has helped him manage the crazy life of medical school. We also discuss his parents 30+ year marriage and tips he saw in practice that made them a great couple and great parents. For full show notes, visit http://www.dmdlifestyle.com

    DMD Gives Back to Home of the Innocents to help support 12,000 kids and families - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 49:34


    Each year, the DMD dads support a cause that we all hold dear to our hearts. This year DMD Gives Back to Home of the Innocents (the Home), which is where Louisville’s vulnerable children and youth find emotional, physical, and intellectual support that can transform their lives since 1880. This interview is with Meredith Pack, Communications Director, and Mike LaCharite, event planner with Top Mark Events. We discuss the 4 major service areas of the Home, their amazing programs, 2 success stories and their growth plans. We look at how Social Media has changed how the community learns about the needs of the Home and how they can be directly involved both locally and from afar. Get the full shownotes at www.dmdlifestyle.com. Learn more about HOTI at www.homeoftheinnocents.org.

    Marriage Lessons from Steve Allwine, a previously divorced dad now married to an OBGYN - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2018 57:25


    Steve Allwine is a great guy who has learned a lot about marriage and what works and what doesn't. In this episode, we discuss his first marriage and what he learned that has allowed his second marriage to be so amazing. He's married to an OBGYN and they have 2 kids under 2!SHOW TOPICS:Communication: In marriage, what are your deal breakers? How about in parenting?Respect: How to put yourself in your spouse's shoes.Consistency: How to do the little things for big wins!Considering Divorce: Tips to considerMarriage LessonsParenting TipsBook Mentioned: Bringing up Bebe, https://amzn.to/2O7ITK2Thank you to our sponsor, fee-only financial planner, Ryan Inman, who shares a finance tip of the day from www.financialresidency.com.

    Bourbon - what is it, how to drink it, and why you need to enjoy it with Sour Mash Tours - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2018 37:37


    Sour Mash Tours is Louisville, Kentucky’s only guided, walking bourbon tasting experience. DMD will be participating in their tours and learning all about bourbon at our 3rd Annual Retreat.In this episode, you will meet Danielle, Andy, and Dillon and they will tell you where Bourbon came from, introduce you to the Bourbon Boot Camp (a suggested way for newbies to enjoy bourbon), discuss their various tour offerings, and explain to you why YOU need to visit Louisville, KY and enjoy bourbon amongst other spirits with Sour Mash Tours.Learn more and book your Sour Mash Tour at https://www.sourmashtours.com/For full show notes, visit http://www.dmdlifestyle.com/dmd08

    Building a business as a doctor dad married to a physician - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 54:20


    Dr. Kelly James wears many hats. He's a physician, a husband married to a busy physician, a dad and most recently, an entrepreneur. With all of us having so many things on our plates, he realized how easy it is for us to forget important dates. This led to the creation of a beautiful timepiece that not only reminds us of important occasions but also stands alone as an amazing piece of art and testament to the beauty of the event it is helping you remember. Meet the Anniversary Clock. Full show notes at http://www.dmdlifestyle.com/dmd07Visit https://tenbrinkandcompany.com/ to learn more about the clock, Kelly's business, and to place your order. In this episode, you'll learn tips on time management, how to evaluate your ideas, how to persevere in the face of business failures and setbacks, how to test your product/idea and finally, what it takes to be a busy dad and a successful entrepreneur.Learn more about Dr. James' company and the Anniversary Clock at https://tenbrinkandcompany.com/.

    Achieving work life balance as an entrepreneur dad married to a doctor. - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 44:23


    IQ Talent Partners founder, Chris Murdock, says work life balance is all about perspective and proper mindset. In this nugget packed episode, we discuss:- Recognizing your talents and find partners to fill gaps- What does work life balance even mean? Balance doesn’t always mean equal! - How to handle bad days at work.- Mindset: We all wear multiple hats and you have to know when to wear which one!- Mommy guilt - how to help your spouse cope- Why 1 business failed vs his current business success - Find a tribe who gets you. In DMD, we realize, we’re not alone!To hear more of Chris' wit, check him out in the SmartyPants Vitamins DMD Dad Joke Competition at http://www.dmdlifestyle.com/spdadjokes/. Need resume help or seeking a new career, reach out to Chris at http://www.iqtalentpartners.com/This episode is sponsored by Mike LaCharite of Top Mark Events, http://topmarkevents.com/. Consult this DMD for help finding an amazing venue and location for your next event!

    Fatherhood is a Team Sport. Celebrate Father's Eve with John Francis - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 46:02


    John Francis decided to celebrate the completion of his new garage with some buddies on the night before Father's Day. That celebration grew into an annual event called Father's Eve now celebrated in over 50 cities around the world! Find a Father's Eve event in your city or HOST ONE by visiting https://fatherseve.com/In this episode, John and I discuss: - The value of 1 on 1 time with your children - Why connecting OFFLINE with other dads is so important - How you can get involved in your community with a dads group or host a Father's Eve eventFor full show notes, visit http://www.dmdlifestyle.comResources mentioned:Dad 2.0 Summit: https://www.dad2summit.com/ - CONNECT WITH TODAY’S MOST INFLUENTIAL DADS, MEDIA, AND MARKETERS.City Dads Group: https://citydadsgroup.com/ - Helping fathers across the nation socialize and support one another.National At-Home Dad Network: http://athomedad.org/ - Providing support, education and advocacy for fathers who are the primary caregivers of their children.For more information visit http://www.dmdlifestyle.com

    How to teach your kids to value money with Fee Only Financial Planner, Ryan Inman - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 37:36


    Have you wondered how to teach your kids to value the toys or gifts that they ask for all the time? Have you wondered how to help your kids place a value on their grades or chores in exchange for an allowance? What about how to encourage your child's interest in making money and to nurture their understanding that everything has a cost? Today, we break out of the normal financial box with fee-only financial planner, Ryan Inman, who owns Physician Wealth Services and shares great content weekly at the Financial Residency Podcast.Physician Wealth Services - Contact Ryan for a free consult for financial planning - https://physicianwealthservices.com/Financial Residency Podcast - Ryan gives out amazing information and answers user-submitted questions at https://financialresidency.com/Favorite Book: Ender's Game - Order via our DMD affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2wMPRk5 Favorite Financial Book to recommend: How a 2nd Grader Beat Wall Street - Order via our DMD affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2IIVLar

    Learning how to stay connected/sane from stay at home dad of 3 under 6, Jordan Worley - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 50:14


    Jordan Worley is a long time DMD member and an integral part of running the Admin Moderator Committee for the organization. He has been primarily a stay at home dad since his 3 boys under 6 were born. Being a social person coming from an IT and Sales background, it was a big transition for Jordan to stay at home full time with the kids. He figured out some ways to make it work which we discuss in this episode. One of those ways he mentions is connecting with other DMDs at our annual retreats. Learn more about our upcoming retreat at http://retreat.dmdlifestyle.com.As the kids have gotten older, Jordan has also started pursuing another passion of his, landscape/real estate photography. Learn more about his aerial drone business here: https://www.facebook.com/nlrep

    How event planner, Mike LaCharite, manages life as a dad married to an Intern - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 71:20


    Mike LaCharite is a busy DMD. As a member of the Dads Married to Doctors group since nearly the beginning, he now serves as part of the Advisory Board for the organization. He's an event planner (strategist), dad to a three year old, and married to an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Resident in her intern year. In this episode, we discuss how he's learned to manage his time as an entrepreneur, dad, and husband. He's got some great tips and perspective on the work-life balance and how to make his DMD Lifestyle work. Learn more about Top Mark Events at http://topmarkevents.com/ If that wasn't enough he also has started the International Sous Vide Organization around his passion for the kitchen tool and technique. If you're interested in purchasing sous vide equipment please use our affiliate link and support DMD with your purchase by clicking here: https://amzn.to/2I1P3gk

    Who is Curtis and What is DMD? - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 47:06


    Curtis and Dr. Allison Webster have been married for 12 years and have been doing life together for over 17! In this episode, we discuss our background and our DMD PMG story. Undergrad to Medical School where we had our first daughter, to Residency in another state where we had our 2nd daughter, to our current Attending / Post Residency life with our 3rd daughter. Life is busy but life is good!Along the way, we learned some life lessons to help us manage the crazy and have some fun. Here's our story and every other Wednesday, you'll get to hear stories from other DMDs or experts in a particular topic all with the goal of helping our community live what we call the DMD Lifestyle better!

    DMD Spotlight Podcast Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 1:53


    The 2 minute teaser intro to the Dads Married to Doctors Spotlight Podcast with your host, Curtis Webster Jr. Visit http://www.dmdlifestyle.com to learn more about the podcast.

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