Doctors Unbound with David Draghinas, MD

In this episode we cover the topic that unfortunately continues to be so important for physicians, and that is the topic of burnout and stress. My guest, Dr. Robyn Tiger shares her own horrific story of burnout, how she lost multiple colleagues to suicide, and how she learned the skills and techniques to help her heal. Now Dr. Tiger is teaching other doctors to do the same with Stress Free MD. Hear all about her journey in this episode.

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Over the past decade we’ve seen so much development among social media sites and various social spaces based on different interests. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Eric Jennings and he created a social platform just for physicians called Curbside Communities. We get into all of the details about how and why he created it. We also discuss the challenges he faced, and the opportunities that are available with this type of project. 

In healthcare, there are smart pieces of technology that businesses can’t live without. Deputy has become one of those essential platforms for more than 250,000 workplaces.

It’s helping medical practices schedule their staff more efficiently to meet peaks in patient demand. 

To find out more — and try Deputy for free — go to https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy 

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You know about direct primary care, but what about building that type of business model and practice in a different specialty? My guest in this episode is Dr. Brook Choulet and she did just that. Dr. Choulet started building out her practice while still in residency. She is also one of the few psychiatrists in the country that offer a concierge level of service to her patients. We dive into how she built her practice, what a concierge level of service looks like, and how it’s never too early to start learning and building.

Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. 

Not sure where to start? Locumstory.com is the place where you can get real, unbiased answers to your questions. 

They answer basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?“, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, various specialties, and how locum tenens can work for you. Go to https://www.locumstory.com OR https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory  and get the answers.

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My guest, Ryan Inman is the founder and Owner of Physician Wealth Services LLC, a fee-only financial planning firm created to help physicians and their families, like his, take control of their finances and position themselves for a bright financial future. Ryan talks about the key criteria on how to go about vetting a financial planner like knowing the difference between fee-only and fee-based advisors; knowing about an advisor’s fee structure, and the the top mistakes physicians are doing with their money.

In healthcare, there are smart pieces of technology that businesses can’t live without. Deputy has become one of those essential platforms for more than 250,000 workplaces.

It’s helping medical practices schedule their staff more efficiently to meet peaks in patient demand.

To find out more — and try Deputy for free — go to https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy 

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

Does your website need a facelift? Dr. Jurica brought his website up-to-date with a fresh new image, including a new name and a new logo, so that they will correlate with his main platform. He explains the process of talking with colleagues and working with a designer to formulate the changes. Dr. Jurica is also well versed in creating course material and generously explains the technical aspect of putting it on his website. 

In healthcare, there are smart pieces of technology that businesses can’t live without. Deputy has become one of those essential platforms for more than 250,000 workplaces.

It’s helping medical practices schedule their staff more efficiently to meet peaks in patient demand. 

To find out more — and try Deputy for free — go to https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy 

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

Did you know that the short-term rental market is on fire right now? My guest in this episode is Dr. Chiagozie Fawole, and she explains how one of the quickest ways to get started on your portfolio is through rental arbitrage. Dr. Fawole also manages all of her properties remotely. Learn how she does it and all the tips and valuable insights of rental arbitrage, cash-flow vs generational wealth, and so much more in this episode.

In healthcare, there are smart pieces of technology that businesses can’t live without. Deputy has become one of those essential platforms for more than 250,000 workplaces.

It’s helping medical practices schedule their staff more efficiently to meet peaks in patient demand. 

To find out more — and try Deputy for free — go to https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy 

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

Many physicians are constantly thinking about how to improve the field of medicine. This can happen in ways, including writing books and analyzing existing processes. My guest, Dinesh Melwani, is an expert on all things intellectual property and patents. After earning his degree in engineering, he earned his law degree as well and became a highly successful patent lawyer. In this episode, Dinesh shares valuable advice on how to properly protect your intellectual property and what your next steps should be after you’ve come up with that million-dollar idea. 

Vive Funds is a commercial multifamily real estate firm trusted by physician investors, physician families, and busy entrepreneurs from all over the US.

Reach out to Veena and her team at Vive Funds to find out how you can be a successful investor too by creating opportunities for you to build your portfolio. You can find them at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/vivefunds

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In this greatest hits episode there’s so much to consider including whether or not we start off the new year money-goal strong or we go in with regret of the overspend. Regardless of how we could see the situation, though, our perspective changes our reality. My guest, Anjali Jariwala, CPA, CFP, has got the scoop from what we can teach our kids to do internal audits on their own relationship with money.

Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. 

Not sure where to start? Locumstory.com is the place where you can get real, unbiased answers to your questions.

They answer basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, various specialties, and how locum tenens can work for you. Go to https://www.locumstory.com OR https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory and get the answers.

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

This episode is one of my greatest hits. Howard Berg is the world’s Guinness record holder in speed reading. Finding that the library was the safest place to get away from life in the projects, Howard Berg read The Theory of Relativity at age 8. And from there, he’s found it his life’s mission to help others improve their learning speeds and become better thinkers for change. We talk through brain-based learning techniques and how physicians can 10x their learning speeds!

If you are coaching curious or a coach yourself, I encourage you to go check out Physician Coaching Alliance. https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/PhysicianCoachingAlliance 

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

Dr. Mark Shapiro is a fellow physician and podcaster. His show Explore the Space has been running for almost 7 years. In this episode, he shares how his podcasting journey started and the themes in his show that really stick out for him. We also discuss the impact of social media and whether something like that belongs on a physician’s CV. Dr. Shapiro believes that what really resonates with people are stories and we dive into how important understanding each other’s stories can be. You will want to stay until the end to hear Dr. Shapiro’s advice for physicians who want to be great leaders.  

Advice Media has been around for over 20 years and works with physicians to create a more brandable online image. Attract more patients, generate more calls and emails, enhance brand awareness, protect your online reputation. Schedule a demo with Advice Media and receive a $50 Amazon gift card just for chatting with us. 

Don’t delay booking your demo today, go to https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia .

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

Dr. Suzanne Koven had an unlikely beginning to her career in medicine. She started out as an English literary major at Yale University. She now has been a primary care doctor for thirty-one years. Dr. Koven is now the published author of the book Letter to a Young Female Physician: Notes From a Medical Life, a deeply felt reflection on her career in medicine. Dr. Koven shares how her journey in writing started and gives some sound advice for aspiring authors. We also talk about the ever-prevalent “imposter syndrome” in medicine and the challenges faced by female physicians of all ages.

As a physician, you routinely check your patients' health. But when was the last time you checked the financial health of your practice? You could be needlessly losing money right now. 

Get actionable insights about your group’s financial performance with a free, no-strings-attached assessment from CareCloud - a leader in medical billing solutions, EHR, and more. Request your free revenue cycle assessment and learn more about your group’s performance by visiting https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/carecloud

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Back in 2018 Dr. Adam Stern joined me as a guest after he was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer. In this episode, he rejoins me as the author of the book, Committed: Dispatches From a Psychiatrist in Training. We discuss how his reassessment of life lead him to write his book, and the important life lessons he learned in his journey. Dr. Stern and I also go over things we have learned through parenting, the importance of mental health, and appreciating the serendipity of life.

Advice Media has been around for over 20 years and works with physicians to create a more brandable online image. Attract more patients, generate more calls and emails, enhance brand awareness, protect your online reputation. Schedule a demo with Advice Media and receive a $50 Amazon gift card just for chatting with us. 

Don’t delay booking your demo today, go to https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia .

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In this episode, I discuss 3 things that can help you go to the next level in all different aspects of your life. Gratitude, Attitude, and Altitude can be the holy trinity if you will. If applied right they will help you reach new levels of success, improve your relationships, and get rid of those negative beliefs. Your work that builds your community or tribe also builds you. I go over in detail how these three things are all interrelated and can be the stepping stones to creating a winning mindset.

Advice Media has been around for over 20 years and works with physicians to create a more brandable online image. Attract more patients, generate more calls and emails, enhance brand awareness, protect your online reputation. Schedule a demo with Advice Media and receive a $50 Amazon gift card just for chatting with us. 

Don’t delay booking your demo today, go to https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia .

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

During this Independence day, I find myself reflecting on all that I am thankful for. Our freedom, independence, and the opportunities which myself and my family have truly make me thankful, especially having parents who immigrated here from a communist country. In today’s special episode, I sit down with my daughter Katelyn. She offers her perspective on living through a pandemic, advice for both parents and doctors, as well as sharing some of her favorite hobbies and goals. 

No more feeling alone in your work because the Doctor Me First Podcast is a community of truth speakers, lifesavers, and fierce females who want to support one another.

Dr. Errin Weisman is passionate about creating sustainable careers for women and fundamentally changing the toxic culture of healthcare one woman at a time. Check out her podcast Doctor Me First at https://www.doctormefirst.com

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

15,000 doctors a year are left stranded because they haven’t matched into residency. My guest, Dr. Jason Reminick understands this problem very well. Having experienced the challenges of residency interviews during a national disaster he created a software solution for the many inefficiencies of the resident and fellowship application process. He tells us how it all started, how COVID has made the process evolve, and the importance of physician entrepreneurship.

Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. 

Not sure where to start? Locumstory.com is the place where you can get real, unbiased answers to your questions. 

They answer basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, various specialties, and how locum tenens can work for you. Go to https://www.locumstory.com OR https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory and get the answers.

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound 

Dr. Randy Cook joins me in this episode to discuss his beautiful and successful career after 44 years in medicine. Dr. Cook, now retired, is the host of the podcast Rx for Success and also a coach for MD Coaches. Dr. Cook gives out some pearls of wisdom for doctors just starting out in their career, retirement, and understanding yourself and your capabilities. He reminds us that no two people are exactly alike and offers important advice on what it takes to find your own prescription for success.

Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. Not sure where to start? Locumstory.com is the place where you can get real, unbiased answers to your questions.

They answer basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, various specialties, and how locum tenens can work for you. Go to https://www.locumstory.com OR https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory and get the answers.

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

Do you want to further a medical cause? Are you looking to grow your practice? My guest, Dr. David Geier, can help you do both! Dr. Geier is a physician media expert who has been doing this for ten years. He reveals tips on how to reach out to media outlets, how to approach the various platforms available, and how to deliver an effective message. We cover the first steps you should take and the different ways it can be beneficial for physicians. 

Michael L. Relvas is a CFP professional and insurance agent committed to helping physicians nationwide with their term life and disability insurance needs. 

You can find Michael at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/mrinsurance or contact him at 800-817-4522. 

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Unfortunately, physician burnout continues to be a big issue in today’s world. In fact, 50 to 70 percent of doctors claim to have at least one symptom of burnout. Life coach and podcast host of Doctor Me First and Burnt out to Badass, Dr. Errin Weisman, gives us a very candid look into her experience with physician burnout, and how along the way she found a calling helping other doctors who are dealing with these same issues. We get into podcasting, coaching, and the various resources that are available to physicians to deal with burnout.

Advice Media has been around for over 20 years and works with physicians to create a more brandable online image. Attract more patients, generate more calls and emails, enhance brand awareness, protect your online reputation. Schedule a demo with Advice Media and receive a $50 Amazon gift card just for chatting with us. 

Don’t delay booking your demo today, go to https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia .  

Get an in-depth, actionable plan for your website, marketing, and SEO. Get ahold of Baker https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound 

Dr. Harry Karydes created rituals and habits that helped him avoid burnout and made him a more successful and fulfilled doctor in the 21st century. His podcast Medicine Revived is giving physicians everywhere the tools to excel clinically and have more meaningful relationships inside and outside medicine. He shares his morning and evening rituals that have brought him more mental clarity, improved his relationships, and increased his productivity.

Panacea Financial provides banking for doctors, because it was founded by doctors. They have nationwide loan, checking and savings options designed specifically for doctors and doctors-in-training. Go to https://www.panaceafinancial.com to get started!

Do you like Websites? Today, a website is something that you need to have. My guest Gavin Baker from Baker Labs goes through everything that went into designing my website https://www.doctorsunbound.com. We talk about logos, fonts, about pages, design, layout, and so much more. Baker Labs’ goal is to always prioritize the client and Gavin goes through their extensive process in making sure their clients love their website. You can reach out to Baker Labs at https://www.bakerlabs.co/doctorsunbound

Lawrence B. Keller, CFP, has been in the insurance and financial services industry since 1990. Working with an agent that is familiar with the underwriting of both disability and life insurance policies for physicians can all but guarantee a smooth underwriting process in which the desired outcome is likely.While he might not be a doctor’s first phone call regarding their insurance needs, he is often their last. Find Larry at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/larrykeller