The Physician Philosopher Podcast

Here is a rewind episode of one of our favorites.  “Someday when I become a resident, it will be better.  I'll be making money. “ “One day, as an attending, things will be so much better than they are right now.  No one will be able to tell me what to do!” “When the kids are a little bit older, things will be easier.” I am here to tell you that if you think when you accomplish your next goal life will automatically be better, you are likely suffering from an arrival fallacy.  Here is how to snap out of the matrix, and find the reality you really want today. Love the show? Heck, want to work with me? See how we can here! www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/coaching

Have you ever wanted to lose weight (or get a six-pack) but it always felt too hard to get it done? As a life coach for women physicians, Dr. Ali Novitsky shares her insight and expertise to show us how to achieve optimal health with simple strategies backed by science. Meet health coach for women, Dr. Ali Novitsky Ali Novitsky, MD is the CEO and founder of Life Coaching for Women Physicians. Board certified in Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics, and Neonatology. She is a certified physician coach, nutrition and fitness expert, international speaker, blogger, and host of the podcast “Life Coaching for Women Physicians”.  Ali attended Temple University School of Medicine and completed her Pediatric residency and Neonatal Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson/AI duPont Hospital for Children. She completed her coach training at The Life Coach School and The Mind Firm Method.  Ali offers CME coaching programs designed for women physicians. Her programs are ever evolving and currently include: Jump Start, G.O.A.L.S. Society, and Transform. Ali also has a trademarked nutrition program called Mindful Macros® where she combines an intuitive and gentle nutrition approach to achieve optimal health results through food freedom. Losing weight in a healthy way can be easy Today's thought is this: To lose weight (and achieve your optimal body composition) you actually need to gain muscle. You'll Learn: How to identify and create a plan around your own personal health goals Why more activity doesn't always mean better results The role of protein in your muscle-building pursuits (hint: it's important) How to make food and activity choices that are sustainable for your life How to work with your emotions instead of against them with food and weight loss  How to honor your authentic body Link: https://www.goals-society.com/g-o-a-l-s-society  

Years ago, I transitioned from physician burnout to entrepreneur burnout in my online business. And it was primarily from not having healthy boundaries with technology. When I first started out in entrepreneurship, I worked 60 hours a week in medicine plus another 20-30 hours a week on my blog and business. Business culture indoctrination often means we find ourselves believing we need to hustle 24/7 to get results, but it doesn't have to be that way. What's really important about today's episode is understanding how we can use technology not to worsen our constant availability – which can lead to burnout – but instead how to use that technology to set boundaries.

One thing we can agree on about today's topic is this: doctors historically are under-savers.  But when it comes to physician money management, exactly how much doctors should be saving is hotly contested. Lisha and I spent 15 minutes debating our perspectives before we even hit record! So we know you're going to land with a variety of opinions. Of course, how much and how you save are going to depend on your own financial goals and your current situation - the status of your student loans, whether you're married or have kids or plan to start a family, when you want to retire, etc. So by the end of this episode, we'll give you two different options for figuring out how much money you should save - regardless of your situation. https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/ACE

With today's episode, we're doing things a little differently. Instead of a podcast, you're getting a sneak peek of the audiobook version of my latest book, “Determined: How Burned Out Doctors Can Thrive in a Broken Medical System.” Yes, we're talking burnout – a topic very familiar to you as a medical professional. It's messy, it's layered, and it's part of the problematic state of medicine. Burnout is twice as high in physicians versus the general population. Not only is that statistic alarming, but the potential consequences of burnout on medical professionals are staggering. Higher rates of substance and alcohol use, depression, and suicide are not uncommon problems in medicine. On the systematic front, burnout has been linked with higher physician turnover, worse patient care and outcomes, decreased patient satisfaction, higher healthcare costs, and increased risk for major medical errors. Burnout is costly for physicians and for the patients under our care. But as Albert Einstein once wisely said, “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”  In this week's episode of The Physician Philosopher podcast, I'm sharing my audio recording of the first chapter of my book.  You'll Learn: The top 5 reasons physicians feel burned out Why we need greater focus on personal and professional autonomy in medicine How compassion serves as a key factor in burnout recovery and systematic change The role of purpose and how it deepens our professional experience Take a listen on your favorite podcast listening platform and leave a comment.  All the best,  ~Jimmy   

I can't tell you how often other physicians ask me, “Hey, I understand the math, but I just don't know: should I be paying off my student loans? Should I be investing and maxing out my 401k, or should I be paying off a car?” There's advice out there that says you should invest at all costs, that anyone who doesn't put all their money towards investments is crazy. Then, at the other end of the spectrum is the school of thought that says you shouldn't do anything else until you pay off all your physician debt. As with most nuanced subjects, it's not black and white.  The right path – for YOU – depends on a lot of different factors. When figuring out whether to pay off debt versus investing, it requires more than just math –  because humans aren't robots.  https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/ACE

Given that this is the 100th episode of this show, I thought it would be pretty cool to share the stories of those who have listened to this podcast and had their lives changed as a result. And today is doubly-special, because The Alpha Coaching Experience (ACE) is finally open again. It's been six months since we opened the doors last, and we only open the program twice per year. So, instead of me telling you about the impact ACE has had on doctors, I thought I'd let three doctors who have gone through the physician coaching program share their stories. Here's how they overcame their situations to create the time, financial freedom, and mindset shifts they needed to practice medicine on their terms. HTTPS://thephysicianphilosopher.com/ACE

My good friend, Peter Kim, from Passive Income MD is a serial entrepreneur, physician in anesthesiology, and a great friend and family man. Sharing my enthusiasm for physician finance strategies that prioritize freedom, Peter is also a bit of a side-gig guru. Conversations with Peter are always fun, especially when we get to talk about different approaches to financial freedom. Over the years, Peter has conducted extensive trial and error research and fine-tuned the art of the physician side hustle. I can't wait for you to absorb the knowledge and wisdom he was willing to share with The Physician Philosopher community. https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/RISE

Dr. Ubell is a master certified life and weight loss coach who struggled with her own weight for decades before finding a permanent solution.  In 2016, she founded a weight loss program that has helped over 1,300 physicians achieve the same peace and freedom surrounding food.  Her podcast, Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, has been downloaded over 6 million times and she is the author of the forthcoming book How to Lose Weight for the Last Time; Brain-Based Solutions for Permanent Weight Loss. In this show, we're going to dive into her book. So, if you have ever wanted to lose weight and keep it off… this is for you. Click here to register for The Rise of The Self-Determined Physician → https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/SDP

Physicians that have carved out a life they love through entrepreneurship have one major thing in common: they work on their mindset. I once had massive skepticism about mindset work and coaching. But there's a reason why people say that when it comes to personal finance, it's 20% math, 80% mindset. If you've been around here for a while, you've come to hear that phrase over and over and over.  But until we take that leap of faith and try it, we don't quite understand what it means when people say they're working on their mindset, or the place it has in the entrepreneur journey. Dr. Vikram Raya's journey to becoming a physician entrepreneur is a prime example of this.

Why are so many intelligent, educated, and hard-working physicians struggling? Why don't they just take themselves out of their current situation and find something better? The answer is fear.   So, in this episode, I wanted to discuss some of the common fears that I see among our physician clients in ACE and others who reach out to me through email and social media. And what you can do to overcome those fears.

I tell my residents that academics is about depth and private practice is about breadth. In a lot of specialist fields, the private practice opportunities can provide some of that breadth. What you choose really depends on your preferences and how you feel you can work best in a given environment when weighed against all the factors that are important to you. But at the end of the day: when choosing a job, make sure you think through the worst-case scenario before saying “yes”. You'll Learn: A tool I use with my coaching clients to help you think through any job decision An in-depth perspective about the benefits (and drawbacks) of going into academics as well as joining private practice  Physician-specific finance and career factors you should consider as you're making your job decisions Want to learn more about money? Join MDFU → https://MDFU.co 

I'm a big fan of delegating tasks and freeing up my time so that I can focus on what I need to focus on in my business. And finding work-life balance (or life-life balance as some people like to call it) is one of the most common things doctors want. But how do we go about finding that? Enter virtual assistants for doctors.  They could be just the solution for many doctors on the road to burnout by assisting with scheduling, pre-authorizations, paperwork, and more. If you're a doctor who doesn't know what a VA is or how they can help you get back some of your time (or potentially make you more money), this one's for you.

Everyone has heard of a backdoor Roth IRA, but what's the big deal with Roth IRA's anyway? Today, Dr. Lisha Taylor and I are going to be talking about Roth IRA money for physicians. This is an important topic because doctors often need to use any tax-advantaged space they can get their hands on since we normally have a high savings rate. So join us today to learn what a Roth IRA is and why you should seriously consider one as a physician.  Also check out this Step by Step Guide to a Backdoor Roth IRA at Vanguard → https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/guides/first-backdoor-roth-on-vanguard/ Want to learn more about what do to with the money you are making as a physician? Join MDFU → https://MDFU.co

Physicians often reach out to me for advice about whether they should quit being a physician. I have a hard time giving advice on that subject because it seems like there are really only two options. The first option is to tough it out and finish what you started. The second option is to follow your dreams, even if they lead you away from medicine. So how do you know which path to take?  Chelsea Turgeon wrote the book on it - literally. Listen to this week's episode of the Physician Philosopher podcast to learn more about her story and the framework she created for deciding if a career in medicine is right for you long term, or if you should consider pivoting out of the medical field entirely.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-after-medicine/id1578778554 https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/

Staying financially healthy during transitions is hard. Summertime is a time of transition in medicine. How do you stay on the right path financially during these transitions? On this week's episode of The Physician Philosopher podcast, DR.Lisha and I give you five financial tasks that doctors absolutely must take care of in order to be financially secure. So, take a listen on your favorite podcast listening platform as we talk about how doctors can gain financial independence in order to live a fulfilling life that is full of purpose, connection, and identity.  https://MDFU.co   https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/guides/three-kinder-questions/

Finding purpose in life outside of medicine can be challenging for many doctors. In this episode, I interview a good friend of mine, Dr. Jordan Grumet, a hospice and palliative care doctor who discovered financial independence to ward off physician burnout. We talk about some key ideas from his upcoming book, about the things I have been working through personally over the last two years, and a topic that MANY doctors ignore until it is too late. Listen in as we talk about how doctors can gain financial independence in order to live a fulfilling life that is full of purpose, connection, and identity.

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you probably know that a lot has changed about student loans in the last year or two. There are a lot of changes happening for a lot of people who are going into fellowship, residency, or becoming an attending, and it is time to dig into your student loans. The Covid Waiver is only available until October 31, 2022, so don't put this off!  The government is going above and beyond to make the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program work. When you personally see people getting six figures forgiven, it opens your eyes and helps you trust and verify this program.  On this episode of the Physician, Philosopher podcast join DR.Lisha and me as we dive deeper into getting loans forgiven Share this with a friend because you never know, you might save your friend $100,000 in student debt!

This episode is different from our typical episodes on The Physician Philosopher Podcast.  Today, I have something special that I want to share with you, and I want you to share this episode with all of your friends in medicine. My biggest goal is to empower doctors while also fixing our broken medical system. And one of the ways that  I am going to achieve that goal is by sharing tools and strategies with all physicians in a manner that is  easily accessible. This is why I've spent hundreds or maybe even a thousand hours creating the idea and then writing, editing, and working on my book.  And it is finally published as of the very day that this episode became live.   In fact, you can buy the book for just 99 CENTS…. But that will only last for the first week after the book is published. In this episode, I am going to read the introduction to the book I've been working on for the last year and I would love to hear your thoughts on it. Please tune in and share this episode with your family and friends. I want to say  “thank you” to all of the loyal listeners of The Physician Philosopher Podcast! I appreciate all of your emails.  And I appreciate you showing up each week to listen to the show. So, enjoy watching/ listening to this special episode of the podcast.

This episode is different from our typical episodes on The Physician Philosopher Podcast.  Today, I have something special that I want to share with you, and I want you to share this episode with all of your friends in medicine. My biggest goal is to empower doctors while also fixing our broken medical system. And one of the ways that  I am going to achieve that goal is by sharing tools and strategies with all physicians in a manner that is  easily accessible. This is why I've spent hundreds or maybe even a thousand hours creating the idea and then writing, editing, and working on my book.  And it is finally published as of the very day that this episode became live.   In fact, you can buy the book for just 99 CENTS…. But that will only last for the first week after the book is published. In this episode, I am going to read the introduction to the book I've been working on for the last year and I would love to hear your thoughts on it. Please tune in and share this episode with your family and friends. I want to say  “thank you” to all of the loyal listeners of The Physician Philosopher Podcast! I appreciate all of your emails.  And I appreciate you showing up each week to listen to the show. So, enjoy watching/ listening to this special episode of the podcast.

Did you hear I recently purchased a third car??  All the science says this is the dumbest thing in the world to do…but is it? Join me on this week's Podcast talk about ways people can find happiness using money and what the studies say. I'm excited to announce that my new book, Determined: How Burned Out Doctors Can Thrive in a Broken Medical System, will be launching on JULY 19th. The book lays out an evidence-based framework to help doctors understand why they are so burned out in the first place. By reexamining current narratives, reactions, and paradigms, not only can doctors reclaim their sense of purpose and autonomy, but they can also create a life they love. Even if the medical system doesn't love them back. Stay tuned for details!

How often do you look for external validation for your self-worth?  When our goals and ambitions are determined by what makes other people happy, our focus is not on what will actually make us happy.  Our vision is taken off of what our own purpose and connection is in life. Listen to episode 86 of The Physician Philosopher podcast and learn where this often comes from, and how to defeat it. https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/alpha-coaching-experience/

Let's be honest… we all love learning from other people's financial mistakes. It is like a slow-motion car accident. You just can't take your eyes away. Money mistakes are going to happen, and we are going to discuss a few common financial mistakes that doctors make.  Come join Lisha and I as we discuss our share of financial mistakes, and some of them are very common and might resonate with you on episode 85 of The Physician Philosopher podcast. PS - Get 10% off your contract review by going to thephysicianphilosopher.com/resolve and using code 10OFF Chris Voss Book - Never Split The Difference (affiliate link)

Money is a tool, it's not the means to an end.  If you can learn medicine, you can learn how to create a positive money mindset. Lose your fear of making financial mistakes and get started now. P.S Learn how to create the FINANCIAL FREEDOM to make practicing medicine OPTIONAL! Join Medical Degree Financial University now - https://mdfu.co

Giving every single dollar a job is a highly effective way to find financial success.  Yet, it is also a highly successful way to stress both me and my marriage out.  I'm just not a detail-oriented person.  When I started becoming financially literate, I was bound and determined to find another way to achieve our financial goals. Join Dr.Lisha and I as we dive into everything you need to know on budgeting and how you can achieve financial success without traditional budgeting. PS - if you want to increase your financial literacy in order to get to financial independence faster, then make sure to sign up for the 2-Day Financial Freedom Workshop for Physicians that I'll be running on June 14th and June 16th.   You can register for the event and download your Financial Freedom Toolkit PDF by going to thephysicianphilosopher.com/workshop! https://www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/workshop

The landscape of medicine is changing and every doctor could benefit from non-medical income. If you ever thought about starting a business but you didn't know, join Dr. Nneka Unachukwu and I on this week's episode of The Physician Philosopher podcast to learn how. PS - if you want to increase your financial literacy in order to get to financial independence faster, then make sure to sign up for the 2-Day Financial Freedom Workshop for Physicians that I'll be running on June 14th and June 16th.   You can register for the event and download your Financial Freedom Toolkit PDF by going to https://mdfu.thephysicianphilosopher.com/webinar/ 

The purpose of emergency funds is to be separate, accessible, and available when you need.  But is an emergency fund really just a huge opportunity cost for most doctors? Join Dr.Lisha and I as we dive into everything you need to know on emergency funds. PS - if you want to increase your financial literacy in order to get to financial independence faster, then make sure to sign up for the 2-Day Financial Freedom Workshop for Physicians that I'll be running on June 14th and June 16th.   You can register for the event and download your Financial Freedom Toolkit PDF by going to www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/workshop

Today I'm going to share 5 essential rules for a productive day. So, what happens when you try to rest?  Does your break feel productive or do you feel lazy?  Do you feel a constant need to be productive? After a successful and productive day, do you feel like you deserve your rest? A lot of us feel like we're never doing enough.  ➡️ Listen to Episode 80 to learn how to reframe rest and learn to live in the now. RESOURCES: The Gap and the Gain - https://amzn.to/3wsyAcN #physiciansphilosopherpodcast #jimmy #videopodcast #reframingrest

Unless you have been living under a financial rock, you have probably heard about investing in I Bonds. It seems to be all the rage right now, but is it really worth it? Today on the podcast we are going to give you everything you need to know about I Bonds (the pros, cons, how to know if I Bonds are right for you, and when you should get an I Bond).  If you are looking to learn more about your personal finance, Medical Degree Financial University (MDFU) is opening up in June and we would love to see you there! Go to https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/mdfu-founder to learn more and join the waitlist!

Get strong, build muscle, and lose fat while still maintaining your productivity! It takes only 30 minutes per day.  Learn more about living a healthy lifestyle in medicine with Dr. Jimmy Turner in this episode of The Physician Philosopher podcast.  Also check out whitecoattrainer.com and postpartumtrainer.com

Up to 80% of physicians have student loans, and it seems like the same percentage of physicians make very large mistakes when it comes to properly managing their student loans. In today's episode of The Physician Philosopher podcast I am joined by Dr. Lisha Taylor - a family medicine physician, student loan slayer, and Do-It-Yourself personal finance guru, and we are diving into ways you can avoid accumulating five or six -figure student loans. MDFU is opening up soon!  So, if you want to make sure that you are one of the founding members of MDFU - join the MDFU waitlist. That will be the only way you can get all of the amazing content inside of MDFU for the founding member's price, which we are only going to grant for the first 100 people who sign up.   To learn more, visit www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/MDFU-Founder  Dr. Lisa is giving away a free guide to help you manage the most important aspects of personal finance during residency. Click the link below to grab yours today: https://www.med.emory.edu/education/gme/housestaff/_documents/emoryresidentpersonalfinanceguide.final.pdf

“Discipline is doing what needs to be done, how it needs to be done, and when it needs to be done - even if you don't feel like doing it.” Discipline is a Skill We Can Cultivate We have to recognize the truth. Discipline isn't something many of us are born with, but even if you are naturally talented at the skill of being disciplined - your effort to hone this skill matters more than your natural talent. So, for those of you saying, “I'm not good at being disciplined.”  I've got news for you.  Me, too.  It turns out that very few of us are naturally skilled at discipline by nature.  Most of us have to learn how to be more disciplined and that's why In today's episode of The Physician Philosopher Podcast will teach you how you can incorporate more discipline into your life.  P.S.-  If you want help working on your money and your mindset so that you can create the freedom to practice medicine on your terms, click here to schedule a consult call with one of our certified physician coaches!

Up to 60% of physicians struggle with imposter syndrome in the field of medicine. Myself included! One of the most popular methods to deal with this has been to fake it till you make it. This method tells us to put on the mask. And that - if we convince everyone else we are good enough - maybe we can convince ourselves, too. The problem, of course, is that this doesn't work. You can't outrun the internal work of figuring out who and what you are.  In today's episode of The Physician Philosopher podcast we dive into a few tools you can use to defeat imposter syndrome.   If you are a physician who is burned out in medicine looking to learn how to create the personal and financial freedom you need to create a life you love, make sure to schedule a consult call with one of our physician coaches.

Are you mastering your schedule, or is it mastering you? One of the ways to prevent burnout as a physician is to create a healthy work-life balance. How can we find balance as physicians with all the daily responsibilities that we face? In today's episode we'll learn three ways to prioritize your time as a busy physician to create a healthy work-life balance that will allow you to fall back in love with medicine. If you are looking to create passive, non-clinical income to help you find financial freedom in medicine, but you don't want to be a landlord, make sure to check out the Passive Real Estate Academy, which is run by Dr. Peter Kim over at Passive Income MD.  It is open for enrollment, but enrollment ends on April 17th.  Click here to learn more and enroll!

One of the ways that burned out doctors can reduce stress is to learn how to properly wield cash flow as a weapon to achieve their life goals.  This does not mean working more hours at the hospital. Actually, it is quite the opposite.  In today's episode we'll learn why cash flow truly is king, and how you can put up some guard-rails to maintain your psychology, and use money as a tool to reduce your burnout.  If you haven't already joined the waitlist for Medical Degree Financial University (MDFU) - click here to learn more about MDFU!  MDFU will consist of weekly live-content in addition to pre-created courses to help you practice medicine because you want to and not because you have to!

Many doctors are trying to find happiness. Asking themselves, what is the purpose of life? Finding this answer begins with finding happiness within yourself. But many doctors have the “I'll be happy when” syndrome, or what I call an arrival fallacy. Listen today to learn how to stop waiting to be happy, find your true purpose, and even find happiness in medicine again.   And if you haven't already joined the waitlist for Medical Degree Financial University (MDFU), click here to learn more about MDFU!

This show is not for the faint of heart. We discuss some very real topics in it including physician suicide, physician disability, and physician burnout.   Link: https://www.thelifecoachphysician.com 

This week, Dr. Fahd Ahmad from Rogue Dad MD joins me for a discussion about divorce, money, faith, and how those things interact with being a parent and physician.  When we give voice to our experiences and shame, it brings light and might resonate with someone else. We dive into how secondary trauma impacts physicians and the relevance of money.  If you want to learn more about Rogue Dad MD you can visit https://www.roguedadmd.com/ And here is his hilarious Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/roguedadmd

In this episode, the Prudent Plastic Surgeon and I discuss money and mindset. We dive into his burnout experience following his fellowship, how his mindset shifted when he established a financial plan, and his equation for reaching nearly $1 million in assets.   After all, money is a double-edged sword. It can be used as a weapon to bludgeon you into submission or to provide great freedom in your life.  If you want to learn more from Jordan about his 8 week course on how you can create financial freedom in your life, too, you can visit thephysicianphilosopher.com/graduate  Sign up for the Leverage and Growth Summit: thephysicianphilosopher.com/growth

In this week's episode, Jimmy discusses how there are moments in life where we are forced to get really clear on what matters most to us. The natural process that most people go through when trying to gain clarity often complicates things. But what happens if you start with a clean slate and build up to your ideal situation?  If you're interested in coaching, click here to schedule a consult: thephysicianphilosopher.com/consult

This week, we are discussing Money and Mindset.  It is important to be intentional with both money and mindset. When we are proactive instead of reactive, it allows us to get to our goals in a semi-automatic fashion. Also, when you learn to act in spite of the risk of fear and failure, that's when you can unlock financial success. It is also when you can make the change you need to make at work.  Interested in coaching? Click here to schedule a consult with us: thephysicianphilosopher.com/consult 

What does healthcare have in common with communism? And why does this cause major problems and lead to more burnout and lower profit margins? Burnout in medicine is expensive. Each year it costs us billions of dollars. What if the healthcare industry can transition to a different model of care that centers people over profit?  When leaders learn to choose people first, the results are positive and endless. In this episode, I spend some time explaining a fundamental concept that will help physician leaders make a decision that not only reduces burnout but provides a return on their investment.

Have you ever wondered why you have a hard time sticking to your goals? Maybe you think it is willpower or motivation? Maybe you think you end up not having enough time to put in the work required?  What if I told you none of that is true? What if I told you that most people think these are the reasons they can't reach their goals and these thoughts continue to put them on a path of “I can't do this.”  What you will learn in today's episode is the ONE thing you need to know to reach your goal. In fact, it doesn't have to be hard. This one thing will make it easier and more fun. Let's get started.

One of the pillars to physician freedom and finding balance in your life as a doctor is money. It's no secret that financial freedom when coupled with mindset can help you build a life within medicine that you love. One that doesn't take all of the time you have away from the things you love, but supports it.  So in this episode I am talking about personal finance, part-time work in medicine, and finding a work-life balance as a husband, father, physician, and entrepreneur with an Alpha Coaching Experience client, Daniel Shin. Learn how coaching played a part in helping him overcome burnout and allowed him to find work-life balance he needed.  Don't forget the doors to the Alpha Coaching Experience are finally open, but will only be open until midnight on Thursday February 3rd.  Make sure to visit thephysicainphilosopher.com/ACE to get all the information.

Setting boundaries is the best way for doctors to increase the time and money they need to create their dream job in medicine. In order to reclaim your personal and professional autonomy, it requires doctors to set boundaries with your mindset, money, and time. But how do you set boundaries and keep them? What does this require? What is holding you back from setting boundaries in multiple areas of your life? In today's episode I am going to dive into why the solution to a more balanced life as a doctor is setting boundaries and the one tool that can help you.  We will be diving deeper into this solution and tool in our upcoming free 2 day live event, The Rise of The Self Determined Physician on January 25th and 27th. Sign up here: thephysicianphilosopher.com/SDP

Sick and tired of being sick and tired, burned out, and morally injured, doc? We all know the medical system is built to foster moral injury and leads to the individual phenomenon of physician burnout. But, you don't have to fall victim to the system and I can show you how to go from burned out to a Self-Determined Physician with the work-life balance you are desperately searching for. Listen to today's episode to learn more.   And don't forget the free upcoming live event (where you can land 2 CME credits), The Rise of The Self-Determined Physician. To register for your seat click here→ thephysicianphilosopher.com/rise

Each year when January rolls around, everyone focuses on where they are, where they want to be, and the distance between those two points.  It is usually at this time that many physicians make goals for the New Year.  But half way through the year, most have fallen off the path to reach their goals. So, what happens? Why don't we tend to stick to the goals we set each year? Listen today to find out why this happens and what doctors can do to make sure that they actually meet their goals!    Don't forget to join the waitlist to learn how to get FREE CME for two upcoming live classes. Sign up here to be notified when seats open up → thephysicianphilosopher.com/ACE

How many times have you been tired, but you've been told to put your head down and keep pushing? If you have ever pushed off self-care tasks that you know are important, you likely suffer from Someday Syndrome. Self-compassion does not come easily to many physicians, but it is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves, families, and patients. Listen to today's episode to learn how you can start making self-care a priority in your life and why you need to start sooner rather than later.  To be the first to know when the Alpha Coaching Experience opens up next for enrollment, join the waitlist here: https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/waitlist

Have you ever heard someone say, “I'll sleep when I'm dead”?  Have you ever said that yourself? And the images of doctors being “good soldiers” who put their head down and get the work done, regardless of how bad things are.  If you are a hard-working physician, you know what I am talking about.  Rest feels counter-productive, and our culture in medicine teaches us the same. But this is a toxic notion and something that I am going to address today on this podcast. Join me in this episode, where we are going to talk about why it is so important for doctors to take a break. Are you a physician who is looking to get coaching of your own? Make sure to join the waitlist for the Alpha Coaching Experience to be the first to hear when the doors open next: thephysicianphilosopher.com/waitlist

Everything in life has trade offs. Unfortunately, most of us don't realize that this is happening, and so these trade offs happen unintentionally.  We say “yes” to all sorts of things, and don't realize that this means we are saying “no” to many others.   If you aren't clear about what your priorities are, someone or something else will set them for you. Maybe it's your job, your boss, or someone else in your life. If you haven't mastered the art of saying no, then today's episode is exactly what you need.  Are you a physician who is looking to get coaching of your own? Make sure to join the waitlist for the Alpha Coaching Experience to be the first to hear when the doors open next: thephysicianphilosopher.com/waitlist

Are there areas of your life where you think that you don't have a choice? That there are not options? Is medicine one of those areas? Many doctors that join the Alpha Coaching Experience enter the program with hope, but not always a belief that there is a way to practice medicine on their own terms.  On today's episode, understand why the idea that you don't have a choice is just a story you have learned and how a 1967 study on German Shepherds proves this. Learn why things don't have to continue the way they are, and how you can start to change them.  Looking to get coaching of your own? Make sure to join the waitlist for the Alpha Coaching Experience to be the first to hear when the doors open next: www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/waitlist