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Dr. Tatyana Reznik is a practicing physician and a Certified Life Coach. She interviews many talented women physicians, diving into their journeys to success inside and outside of medicine. Her guests share practical tips from their areas of expertise you

Tatyana Reznik MD, FACP


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 152 EPISODES

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    The Voices of Women Physicians podcast is a truly remarkable and inspiring show hosted by Dr. Reznick. From the very beginning, her warm and inviting presence shines through, making the listener feel instantly connected. The podcast focuses on sharing the unique journeys of women physicians, while also providing valuable lessons, tips, and potential pitfalls that are specifically tailored for women in the medical field.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it tells the stories of women physicians, showcasing their accomplishments and highlighting all they are doing within their respective fields. Each episode delves into the personal experiences and challenges faced by these amazing women, offering insights and inspiration for listeners. The diverse range of guests ensures that there is always something new to learn and takeaway from each episode.

    The worst aspect of this podcast is difficult to pinpoint as it truly offers a wealth of valuable information and inspiration. However, some may argue that the focus solely on women physicians may exclude other groups or individuals who could benefit from similar insights. While this is a valid point, it can also be argued that narrowing the focus to women physicians creates a supportive space where specific issues faced by this group can be addressed more effectively.

    In conclusion, The Voices of Women Physicians podcast is an uplifting and informative journey toward empowerment and joy in both personal and professional life. Dr. Reznick's thoughtful interviews with accomplished women physicians provide invaluable advice for those navigating the complex world of medicine. This podcast serves as a source of inspiration not only for women physicians but for anyone seeking guidance on how to take control of their careers and find fulfillment in their chosen path.



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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 10:46


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 13:15


    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: 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 23:09


    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: 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” mentalityDr. Di's program and the variety of monthly guest (stylist, financial advisor, etc.) How Dr. Di structurally runs two successful programs  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 148: How to Begin Your Fitness Journey as a Busy Working Woman with Dr. Dianah Lake Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 13:12


    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: How Dr. Di's fitness journey developed into her fitness and weight loss coaching programHow 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!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 147: How to Prioritize Your Wellbeing as a Busy Working Woman with Dr. Dianah Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 20:58


    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: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!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:Website:https://www.urcaringdocs.com/dianah-lakeInstagram:@DrDiFitLifeFacebook:@DrDiFitnessLinkedIn:@DrDianahLakeYoutube:@Dr.DianahLake2991Schedule 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 9:44


    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 teamHow 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 13:33


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 16:50


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 17:03


    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: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 outHow 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! 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 Address: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 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 21:58


    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 illnessWhen 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 COVIDDr. 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: Website:www.rebalancefamilyhealth.com Instagram:@drsaimakhanmd 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 21:00


    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: 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: Website:www.rebalancefamilyhealth.com Instagram:@drsaimakhanmd 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 18:34


    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: 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!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: Website:www.rebalancefamilyhealth.com Instagram:@drsaimakhanmd 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 17:21


    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 Dr. Khan's journey into functional and integrative medicine began from her narcolepsyDr. 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 narcolepsyNarcolepsy being an autoimmune condition How reducing inflammation through Dr. Khan's diet reduced her narcolepsy symptomsWhat intervention Dr. Khan says helped her the most if she had to choose only oneWhy detoxifying the body and environment is like fixing a plumbing problemHow detoxifying reduces narcolepsy symptomsAnd 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:Website:www.rebalancefamilyhealth.comInstagram:@drsaimakhanmd

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 18:21


    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 UKWhat a general physician does and the equivalent specialty in AmericaHow ENT is different in England The difference between clinical care and hospital care in the UKCommunity careHow citizens of the UK have free healthcare coverage via the National Health Service (NHS) What private insurance is used for in the UKAnd 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. Agarwal: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 22:13


    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 diseasesDr. Agarwal's advice for patients with airway diseases who are new to lifestyle medicine interventions on taking the first step to help themselvesHow the airway worksReducing the inflammation and increasing intentionsHow to improve the quality of the air you breatheMethods for more effective breathing such as saline washes and how to stay aware of breathing through the noseControlling for environmental factors that irritate the airwaysApproaches 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 diseasesThe connection between stress and airway diseasesDr. Agarwal's free leaflet for physicians to use for resources for their patients in a holistic, lifestyle medicine approachAnd 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. Agarwal: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 19:05


    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-beingHow to identify your own core valuesAnd much 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. Stepien:Website:https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/Instagram:www.instagram.com/kathystepienmdFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/physicianwellnessLinkedIn: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 18:27


    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:The joy of creating and being part of a community through physician retreats How Dr. Stepien brings physicians together to foster social connectionsWhat led to Dr. Stepien founding The Institute for Physician WellnessDr. Stepien's experience of going into medical school later in life with two young kidsWhat boundaries actually are and what they are notAdvice on how anyone can set strong boundaries and prevent burnout from occurringPractical tools people can easily for improving emotion regulationAnd 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. Stepien:Website:https://www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com/Instagram:www.instagram.com/kathystepienmdFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/physicianwellnessLinkedIn: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 20:34


    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 sexWhy non-sexual physical touch is so important in cultivating passionThe importance of sustaining a mutual curiosity in your relationship How to rekindle the spark in your relationship when it seems like it's fadingRekindling the spark in a dehydrated relationship to a very passionate relationshipHow 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 havingPeople 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 skillHow evoking the feelings you want to experience in your relationship on the inside can pave the way for them to be evoked with your partnerThe power of evoking the feelings you want to experience in your relationship by yourself on making those feelings a reality with your partnerThe most important change Dr. Stockwell made for her marriage be the way she wantedWhy uncompromising intimacy is so beneficial and how it differs from compromisingAnd 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/@intimacydoctorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intimacydoctorLinkedIn: 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 21:03


    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:How to keep the passion alive in your relationship even with a busy life How the parasympathetic nervous system is involved in libido and arousalHow the sympathetic nervous system dampens passion The first step for women physicians to get back in touch with enjoying simple pleasuresThe importance of having the capacity to tap into a sense of delight in increasing passion and pleasureA guide for the path to rekindling the passion in your relationship if you're feeling disconnected from your partner but love one anotherHow 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 spontaneityPractical 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 intimacyAn exercise with three simple questions for you and your partner that are powerful for connecting with one another and maintain emotional intimacyAnd 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/@intimacydoctorTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@intimacydoctorLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrastockwell/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 12:54


    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 discussed were:A simple overview of what lifestyle medicine isMacronutrient basicsHow to calculate how many kilocalories per gram are in each type of foodOverconsumed nutrients and what foods they are mostly located inUnderconsumed nutrientsWhat diet the American College of Lifestyle Medicine supports and whyHow lifestyle medicine interventions can help with Alzheimer's diseaseHow food preparation can affect nutrition value How to decrease the amount of Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) in your foodHow to decrease inflammation How the food we eat can affect our moodResearch findings on the effects of food on depression5 practical tips on how to make lifestyle changes easierAnd 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 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 25:29


    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 farmingWhat inspired Dr. Baker's book, Lean Out: A Professional Woman's Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life BalanceThree recommendations for detaching your personal identity from what you doWhat to do if you feel stuck on a treadmill of continuous achievementCommon mistakes in creating a work-life balance and how to avoid themTips for building your work-life balance exactly how you want itAnd 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. Baker: Website: https://www.practicebalance.com 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.1Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/practicebalanceLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlbakermdOther podcast episodes mentioned during this interview: Ep 67: How To Become A Digital Nomad As A Physician with Dr. Kristine GoinsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fYm4hX4rEDK1Z159E1qy9?si=HVpbCgAVSymC2oyLqDREDA

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 26:00


    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:Dr. Baker's journey and how it brought her to where she is todayHow Dr. Baker's interest in confidence and imposter syndrome startedDr. 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 forwardCommon mistakes in increasing confidence and the best solutions to solve and avoid those mistakesHow to not overdo it on the journey to increasing confidence to the point where it might unintentionally come off as arroganceDr. Baker's upcoming course with confidence increasing exercises to do and reflect onWhat 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 newsletterAnd 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. Baker:Website:https://www.practicebalance.com 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.1Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/practicebalanceLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlbakermd

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 13:38


    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 journeyMistakes Dr. Hammerstedt recommends other physicians to avoid along the journey What helped Dr. Hammerstedt the most in her own marketing for her companyTime management techniquesAdvice for other physicians who are at the beginning of their journey 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. Hammerstedt:Email:heather@wholisthealth.com 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/hhammerstedtLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhammerstedt/ Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/curatingyourwholehealth/ Linktree:@wholisthealthPodcast: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 12:17


    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:What a wholist (whole-ist) isHow Dr. Hammerstedt started on her journeyHow Dr. Hammerstedt made the switch from practicing medicine in a more traditional way to incorporating lifestyle medicine into her careThe process of learning the business and technology aspects of starting a businessWhat Dr. Hammerstedt's program looks like nowHow to find the peace of your professional joyThe structure of Dr. Hammerstedt's program/coaching businessAnd 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. Hammerstedt:Email:heather@wholisthealth.com 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/hhammerstedtLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhammerstedt/ Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/curatingyourwholehealth/ Linktree:@wholisthealthPodcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curate-your-health/id1478410990

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 18:18


    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 reliefThe three key ways meditation changes the shape of the brain to reduce stressHow meditation can help to process emotions Techniques for using meditation to process emotionsThe wealth of information available on Dr. Tiger's website for learning more about meditationWhere to find easily accessible free resources for beginners to meditationiRest meditation methodsQuick stress relief tips Dr. Tiger calls “stress-free snacks” How introverts can incorporate social connection more actively into their lifeAnd 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. Tiger:Website:www.stressfreemd.net Dr. Tiger's book:Feeling Stressed Is OptionalThe 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 16:34


    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 to deal with stress from a natural disasterHow Dr. Tiger's stress relief tools helped her and the people around her deal with the stress of having to evacuate during Hurricane HeleneWhy stress relief is so important during natural disastersWhat 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 helpfulAnd 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. Tiger: Website:www.stressfreemd.net Dr. Tiger's book:Feeling Stressed Is OptionalThe 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 21:01


    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 Dr. Tiger's personal journey with stress led her to the whole person approach she uses todayHow 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 placeThe resources that Feeling Stressed is Optional contains for active learningSome easy stress reduction tools from Dr. Tiger's book that people can actually implement todayTwo key components of breath that we can take over and control to help us feel calmerThe power of thoughts and how they affect the ability to withstand stressOne tool to deal with stress that Dr. Tiger recommendsThe free stress reduction resources on Dr. Tiger's website such as worksheets and short videosAnd 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. Tiger:Website: www.stressfreemd.net Dr. Tiger's book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalThe StressFreeMD Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stressfreemd-podcast/id1578332294Previous podcast episodes with Dr. Tiger we mentioned during this interview:Ep 19: Healing Chronic Stress with Dr. Robyn TigerApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000585464010Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BENsOe3kNTZ7Z4WSBEKdS?si=KtVD-HDCQ3e7C8z_ghtFJA 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 14:21


    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 stagesHow Dr. Gibbs got past the initial difficulty of marketing for the first timeWhy Dr. Gibbs recommends doing locums during the in-between stage of leaving your job and starting your businessWhat 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 platformelectronic medical recordtext message reminders and calls for office visitsemail communicationfaxWhat 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 learnedFree resources Dr. Gibbs has on abnormal thyroid functioning that you can email her forAnd 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/71lbRQFtZ9zySuNXEKgM3nWebsite:https://www.danagibbsmd.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/consultantsinmetabolismInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/danagibbsmd/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@danagibbsmd8190TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dana.gibbs.mdLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danagibbsmd/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 13:58


    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:Dr. Gibbs' journey throughout her career in medicineMore integrative ways approach treatment of thyroid and hormonal imbalancesWhy Dr. Gibbs uses an integrative approach to medical careHow Dr. Gibbs started her virtual practiceThe first steps Dr. Gibbs took to start her virtual practiceConnect with Dr. Gibbs:Podcast: Beyond the Thyroid https://open.spotify.com/show/71lbRQFtZ9zySuNXEKgM3nWebsite:https://www.danagibbsmd.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/consultantsinmetabolismInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/danagibbsmd/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@danagibbsmd8190TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dana.gibbs.mdLinkedIn: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 15:27


    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 plansWhere to start looking for those non-clinical remote positionsWhat qualifications organizations are looking forWhat certifications are needed and how to obtain themPros and cons of non-clinical remote positions with health insurance plansIf 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 medicineIf the cases sent for you to review are in your area of specialization or if it's an entire variety of cases independent of specializationHow much specific training they give when you startWhat helps you find out if an organization aligns with your values prior to starting the workDr. Sharma's three main pieces of advice for physicians who are interested in pursuing a career with a health insurance planMistakes and obstacles to avoid on this pathHelpful tips for preparing your resumeIf conferences are beneficial in this path and worth attending 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. Sharma:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetusharmamd/ Website:https://zealvitality.com Book a Call for Health Program:https://l.bttr.to/zEvk0Instagram: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 16:10


    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 revenueUnderstanding financial metrics and the best way to track themTime-saving tips for how to track expenses correctly as a smaller practice without a bookkeeperDr. Signorelli's new bookTips for managing high-performing teamsNatRevMD's medical billing courseThe three most common mistakes physicians make when they deal with billing and how to prevent themHelpful resources on the NatRevMD websiteDr. Signorelli's advice for practices that are looking to outsource or change their billing systemHow often physicians should stay in touch with their billing teamRed flags to pay attention to with billing teams and how to know if they're a good fitDr. Signorelli's final piece of advice for listeners who want to boost their practice revenueAnd 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. Signorelli:Website:natrevmd.com Email:info@natrevmd.com Book:Thrive: Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Practice's Revenuehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHPVWRV7 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 12:40


    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:What NatRevMD is and the types of practices and specialties they work withThe top medical billing issues practices face and how they impact revenueDr. Signorelli's tips for training your staff to check eligibility correctlyHow frequently eligibility needs to be checkedWhat accounts receivable is and the two types that are managed differentlyWhat helps decrease denialsSome 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 billingWhat practice sizes NatRevMD typically works withAnd 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. Signorelli:Website:natrevmd.com Email:info@natrevmd.com Book:Thrive: Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Practice's Revenuehttps://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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 17:51


    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 productHow to evaluate and decide if the people you're working with are right for your needsWhen Dr. Dawkins started on the journey to create Thimble, how long development took, and how long each step tookWhat 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 startThe main obstacles Dr. Dawkins faced throughout the process and what helped her overcome themWhat lessons Dr. Dawkins learned from the obstacles she faced along the wayThe process of raising money for the company and how it worksHow to successfully present your product to potential investorsParts of Dr. Dawkins' journey that surprised herDetails on Thimble's prepare patch before injection, recover patch after injection, and app with supportive techniquesHow Thimble uses an integrative approach to combine all kinds of medicinal techniques from all cultures to create more effective, comprehensive solutionsWhen to apply each of the patches and how long to leave each of them onThe meaning behind why Dr. Dawkins chose to name her company Thimble3 pieces of advice from Dr. Dawkins for entrepreneurs who have something in mind and would love to launch but are stuck in the idea phaseAnd 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. Dawkins: Website: http://thimblehealth.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thimble.health/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thimble.healthLinkedIn: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 17:39


    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 Dr. Dawkins came up with ThimbleWhat Thimble is and what it doesThe first step Dr. Dawkins took to start ThimbleWhere Thimble is available for purchase How Dr. Dawkins is working with blood donation centers to distribute ThimbleHow 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-beingWhat the next steps were after Dr. Dawkins thought of Thimble and established that there was a need for itWhat the process of formulation and manufacturing looked likeUnderstanding the regulatory process and how to go about it properlyFiguring out the scale of initial manufacturingThe importance of asking for help from expertsHelpful tips on how to make the patent process easier on yourselfAnd 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. Dawkins:Website:http://thimblehealth.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thimble.health/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thimble.healthLinkedIn: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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 17:32


    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 organizationDr. 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 personHow Dr. Tranquada's organization obtains funding How physicians can get involved with and volunteer to participate in Healthcare Alliance For An Equitable WorldWhy malpractice doesn't apply in this contextIf physicians with non-US medical training and licensing can participateWhat requirements physicians need to meet to volunteer for HAEWHow 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 organizationAnd 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. Tranquada: Healthcare Alliance for an Equitable World Website: https://haew.orgHealthcare Alliance for an Equitable World Emailinfo@haew.orgDr. 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/id1722574545Spotify: 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 18:21


    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:What prompted Dr. Tranquada to start her international tele-consultation organizationHow Dr. Tranquada's company, Healthcare Alliance for an Equitable World, provides solutions to the global health crisisHow Dr. Tranquada organized her vision for the company How the idea for starting the company came to Dr. TranquadaThe first steps Dr. Tranquada took in the process of starting her companyHow they get around language barriers when providing international tele-consultations How the company's platform helps extend the capability of an in-person medical teamHow working in partnership with the local teams makes it possible to more easily translate prescriptions into what's available locally when patients are international 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. Tranquada:Healthcare Alliance for an Equitable World Website:https://haew.orgHealthcare Alliance for an Equitable World Emailinfo@haew.orgDr. 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/id1722574545Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymCWejST4xzdST37WNftn?si=78a1f7ed3c5f47f3 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 22:26


    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 wellbeingPractical strategies for practicing self compassion and preventing burnoutHow 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 emotionsHow 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 medicineWhy 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 meditationThe benefits of prioritizing physical wellness on patient care and outcomesAnd 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. Weil:Website:https://www.dympnaweil.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dympnaweil/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dympna.weilInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/dympnaweil/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 26:13


    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 successfulHow often Dr. Singh receives phone calls from patients outside of business hoursHow taking vacations works when you're running a DPC micropracticeWhat obstacles Dr. Singh faced in growing her micropractice and how she overcame themWhat helped Dr. Singh the most with marketingMarketing methods for her micropractice that Dr. Singh found the most valuable How Dr. Singh manages her micropractice on her own without hiring staffThe HIPAA compliant app Dr. Singh uses to communicate with her patientsHow Dr. Singh manages bloodwork and medications without staffHow 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 procedureDr. Singh's final tip for listeners about running a successful micropracticeThe very useful free resources Dr. Singh offers on her website, newsletter, and podcast to help physicians start a micropracticeDr. 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 doorsAnd 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. Singh: Instagram: @soniasinghMDDr. 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/id1756769050Website for Dr. Singh's Practice: www.junipermodernprimarycare.com 

    Ep 113: How To Build A DPC Micropractice with Dr. Sonia Singh Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 18:19


    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:What led Dr. Singh to start her direct primary care micropracticeMyths that deter women physicians from getting into businessThe first steps Dr. Singh took to start her practiceHow working with a brand designer really helped Dr. Singh start her practiceHow building a brand and using it strategically benefits your practiceThe most important thing Dr. Singh learned throughout the process of building her own practiceAnd 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. Singh:Instagram: @soniasinghMDDr. 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/id1756769050Website for Dr. Singh's Practice: www.junipermodernprimarycare.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 14:32


    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 EnglishWhat kind of strategies the course uses to help language learning be quick and easyThe set up of the course and how it worksHow many languages Dr. Cesnek currently speaks The role technology plays in language learning How Dr. Cesnek's curriculum for the course can empower healthcare professionalsThe future of language learning in healthcareWhat level of knowledge conversation wise people have after completing the courseHow long the course usually takes to completeDr. Cesnek's tips for anyone interested in Spanish medical language learningDr. Cesnek's plan to expand the model to other languages in the futureAnd more!Connect with Dr. Cesnek:Cliniglot Website:https://www.cliniglot.comCliniglot 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 23:51


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 21:38


    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 beenDr. McQueen's books about travel, Travel 911: A Health Guide for Adventurers, and Travelpedia: A Quick Guide to Travel Efficiently, Healthy, and SafelyStrategies for how to make traveling with toddlers easierRecommendations for preventing and dealing with high altitude sicknessWhat helps with making the adjustment process during travel easier and fasterTips on how to prevent or decrease jet lagWhat helps with adjustments to new places when doing locums workPlanning CME eventsHow to help the body adjust to different climates when travelingDr. McQueen's top 3 travel tipsHelpful information on how to make travel easierAnd 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 AdventurersBook:Travelpedia: A Quick Guide to Travel Efficiently, Healthy, and SafelyWebsite:www.yvettemcqueenmd.comFacebook:@YvetteMcQueenMDInstagram: @drtravel911LinkedIn:@YvetteMcQueenMD

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 19:04


    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 farTips on how to make traveling less expensive, more affordable, and easier to accessDr. Funt's company and the tours she puts on as well as the itineraries she creates that are based on the pillars of lifestyle medicineWhat's included in Dr. Funt's tours, the average duration of the trips, and how many people typically go on the tripsDr. Funt's travel related adviceAnd 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. Funt:  WEBSITE:https://www.lhadventuretravel.com EMAIL:lhadventuretravel@gmail.com FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/stacey.funthttps://www.facebook.com/LHAdventuretravel/   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lhadventuretravelOther podcast episodes we mentioned during this interview:Ep 45: Maximizing Credit Card Points For Travel with Dr. Devon GimbelApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000612301892Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q3fdWTPutdQoD19nQptRl?si=379ade773bd1440e 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 13:30


    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:How Dr. Funt got into global travel adventuringTips on how to make traveling with children as easy as possibleDr. Funt's advice on traveling with younger kidsHow to manage flights and traveling on planes with children, especially with flight delaysAnd 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. Funt:WEBSITE:https://www.lhadventuretravel.com EMAIL:lhadventuretravel@gmail.com FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/stacey.funthttps://www.facebook.com/LHAdventuretravel/   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lhadventuretravel

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 24:19


    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 mentorshipWhy having a mentor is importantWhere to start in finding a mentorHow to make sure that a mentorship is a two way street and is a mutually beneficial relationship for both the mentor and the menteeThe most effective ways of learning when you are receiving mentorship and being the best mentee you can beThe most effective ways of teaching when you are giving mentorship and being the best mentor you can beWhat 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 uncomfortableWhat lessons Dr. Berry has learned and what mistakes to avoid3 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 someoneAnd 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. Berry:Website:https://www.childrensnebraska.org/provider/ann-l-anderson-berry-m-d/Email:aberry@childrensnebraska.orgTwitter:@aandersonberry

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 27:17


    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 practiceDr. Una's first steps in starting her practice and what helped her along the wayHow to get patients in to your private practice and get your name out thereStrategies for how to directly contact the doctor at a private practice so that you can collaborateHow to keep an eye on the money to ensure that your money flow is correct and there is no fraud within your teamWhat helps physicians thrive in private practice nowadaysHow often Dr. Una meets with her team on averageDr. Una's recommendations to physicians opening or already running private practices 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 Address:www.entremd.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwu/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/druna/ The EntreMD Podcast:https://entremd.buzzsprout.com

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 17:15


    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 businessMyths around marketing and why they are not trueAlternative mindsets that help physicians overcome obstacles to marketingHow marketing is similar to datingEasily digestible strategies for how to make marketing easier The importance of consistency when it comes to marketingHow to get past the psychological barrier of marketing your services for moneyWhy doing things for free for people who are trying to get big results actually doesn't help them as much as we think it doesAnd 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 Address:www.entremd.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwu/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/druna/ The EntreMD Podcast:https://entremd.buzzsprout.com

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 20:51


    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 practiceHelpful strategies for how to master the hiring processThe interviewing model of 3 different people in 3 different placesTips on how to help people work harmoniously in a teamWhat 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 peopleThe best ways to find the love languages and motivators of the people on your teamHow 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 teamAnd 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 Address:www.entremd.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwu/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/druna/ The EntreMD Podcast:https://entremd.buzzsprout.com

    Ep 103: How To Make Your DPC Successful with Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 14:38


    Meet Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn, owner of New South Family Medicine and MedSpa located in Fort Mill, SC.Dr. Mendelsohn is originally from Virginia Beach, VA and went to Virginia Tech for her undergraduate studies.  After graduating from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2003, Dr. Mendelsohn moved to Charlotte, NC to begin her residency training in Family Medicine. Upon completion in 2006, she practiced in Charlotte for 8 years at a large hospital practice, and then in hospice care for 5 years. In 2019, Dr. Mendelsohn opened New South Family Medicine as a solopreneur.  New South has since grown into both a booming direct primary care (DPC) practice and a full service medspa.Dr. Mendelsohn now employs 15 teammates, including her husband, Dr. Dave Mendelsohn, who joined her primary care practice in 2022. Along with two amazing PA's, they serve more than 1000 DPC patients.The MedSpa at New South opened in 2021 and has grown to a team of ten women that provide a wide range of medical-grade aesthetic services, including injectables, laser treatments, and hormone therapy.Dr. Mendelsohn is passionate about both physician independence and entrepreneurship. Intent on restoring the relationship between physician and patient, Dr. Mendelsohn is expanding New South into a holistic model that will include mental health, nutrition, and preventive health services. She intends to expand New South into multiple physician-owned locations and is looking for physicians ready to leave fee-for-service medicine and take back ownership of their clinical practice and work-life balance.In addition to New South, Dr. Mendelsohn loves entrepreneurship and real estate.  She is sole owner of the building that houses her medical practice, owns another commercial medical building, invests in passive syndications, and is actively pursuing other business ventures and start-ups.Dr. Mendelsohn is an avid philanthropist and is actively involved in multiple nonprofits throughout her community. She loves traveling, yoga, running, hiking and spending time with her first loves, sons Charlie and Henry and Dr. Dave.Some of the topics we discussed were:3 practical tips that Dr. Mendelsohn would recommend to people who are starting and growing their DPC The three main lessons that Dr. Mendelsohn has learned along the way How Dr. Mendelsohn maintains work-life balance while running a DPC through setting clear boundariesHow many patients Dr. Mendelsohn currently has in totalAdvice on how to deal with the psychological toll of working as a physician and how to turn off the doctor and business owner side in order to enjoy downtimeHow having a work line and a personal line for calls works practicallyHow Dr. Mendelsohn has integrated a dietician, counselor, and high yield wellness recovery business with her DPCAnd 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. Mendelsohn:www.newsouthfamilymedicine.com drjessica@newsouthmed.org 

    Ep 102: How To Make Your DPC Successful with Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 16:38


    Meet Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn, owner of New South Family Medicine and MedSpa located in Fort Mill, SC.Dr. Mendelsohn is originally from Virginia Beach, VA and went to Virginia Tech for her undergraduate studies.  After graduating from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2003, Dr. Mendelsohn moved to Charlotte, NC to begin her residency training in Family Medicine. Upon completion in 2006, she practiced in Charlotte for 8 years at a large hospital practice, and then in hospice care for 5 years. In 2019, Dr. Mendelsohn opened New South Family Medicine as a solopreneur.  New South has since grown into both a booming direct primary care (DPC) practice and a full service medspa.Dr. Mendelsohn now employs 15 teammates, including her husband, Dr. Dave Mendelsohn, who joined her primary care practice in 2022. Along with two amazing PA's, they serve more than 1000 DPC patients.The MedSpa at New South opened in 2021 and has grown to a team of ten women that provide a wide range of medical-grade aesthetic services, including injectables, laser treatments, and hormone therapy.Dr. Mendelsohn is passionate about both physician independence and entrepreneurship. Intent on restoring the relationship between physician and patient, Dr. Mendelsohn is expanding New South into a holistic model that will include mental health, nutrition, and preventive health services. She intends to expand New South into multiple physician-owned locations and is looking for physicians ready to leave fee-for-service medicine and take back ownership of their clinical practice and work-life balance.In addition to New South, Dr. Mendelsohn loves entrepreneurship and real estate.  She is sole owner of the building that houses her medical practice, owns another commercial medical building, invests in passive syndications, and is actively pursuing other business ventures and start-ups.Dr. Mendelsohn is an avid philanthropist and is actively involved in multiple nonprofits throughout her community. She loves traveling, yoga, running, hiking and spending time with her first loves, sons Charlie and Henry and Dr. Dave.  Some of the topics we discussed were:Growing Dr. Mendelsohn's DPC and her goal of expanding to multiple locationsThe structure of Dr. Mendelsohn's mentorship model to support physiciansHow the model works to avoid noncompetesDr. Mendelsohn's style of leadershipHow Dr. Mendelsohn hired the right people and her tips on what helps with team building and what mistakes to avoid when building your teamAnd 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. Mendelsohn: www.newsouthfamilymedicine.com 

    Ep 101: How To Make Your DPC Successful with Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 15:45


    Meet Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn, owner of New South Family Medicine and MedSpa located in Fort Mill, SC.Dr. Mendelsohn is originally from Virginia Beach, VA and went to Virginia Tech for her undergraduate studies.  After graduating from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2003, Dr. Mendelsohn moved to Charlotte, NC to begin her residency training in Family Medicine.   Upon completion in 2006, she practiced in Charlotte for 8 years at a large hospital practice, and then in hospice care for 5 years. In 2019, Dr. Mendelsohn opened New South Family Medicine as a solopreneur.  New South has since grown into both a booming direct primary care (DPC) practice and a full service medspa.Dr. Mendelsohn now employs 15 teammates, including her husband, Dr. Dave Mendelsohn, who joined her primary care practice in 2022. Along with two amazing PA's, they serve more than 1000 DPC patients.The MedSpa at New South opened in 2021 and has grown to a team of ten women that provide a wide range of medical-grade aesthetic services, including injectables, laser treatments, and hormone therapy.Dr. Mendelsohn is passionate about both physician independence and entrepreneurship. Intent on restoring the relationship between physician and patient, Dr. Mendelsohn is expanding New South into a holistic model that will include mental health, nutrition, and preventive health services. She intends to expand New South into multiple physician-owned locations and is looking for physicians ready to leave fee-for-service medicine and take back ownership of their clinical practice and work-life balance.In addition to New South, Dr. Mendelsohn loves entrepreneurship and real estate.  She is sole owner of the building that houses her medical practice, owns another commercial medical building, invests in passive syndications, and is actively pursuing other business ventures and start-ups.Dr. Mendelsohn is an avid philanthropist and is actively involved in multiple nonprofits throughout her community. She loves traveling, yoga, running, hiking and spending time with her first loves, sons Charlie and Henry and Dr. Dave.Some of the topics we discussed were:About Dr. Mendelsohn, what she does, and her additional business venturesDr. Mendelsohn's first steps in starting her DPC practiceBalancing being a mom, wife, and opening a new business and what helpedThe ways in which Dr. Mendelsohn's kids help out with the businessDr. Mendelsohn's husband working at her DPC and how she keeps the dynamic of her being CEO from interfering with their relationship and family life The MedSpa business she's a part of in addition to her DPC and how it startedAnd 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. Mendelsohn:www.newsouthfamilymedicine.com 

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