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Join Rebecca Ong from TCM Hub as she goes beyond the nuts and bolts of clinical practice to navigate some of the more challenging aspects of being a self-employed physician.
This podcast introduces the necessary concepts and perspectives that you need to step into the next level of your entrepreneurial journey and achieve holistic success. Leave behind the unsustainable business-building methods that now have you trapped as an employee in your own business and transform into a Free + Easy Doctor™.
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Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I share a personal story about hitting the edge of what I could accomplish alone—and how that experience mirrors the exact point where many Chinese medicine practitioners stall in their business. Whether it’s lifting heavier weights or growing a practice, there comes a time when self-guided effort isn’t enough. I talk about what it really takes to reach the next level: identity shifts, strategic investment, mentorship, an...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I unpack why many Chinese medicine practitioners hesitate to specialize, niche down, or take bold steps in their business, and how that hesitation is rooted in fear, not fact. I share the story of a practitioner who believed there weren’t “enough patients” for her niche, and how we dismantled that false narrative with math, mindset, and a reminder that entrepreneurs don’t wait for proof. They become it. If you’ve ev...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I break down the critical difference between capability and capacity, and why understanding this gap is the key to sustainable growth in both life and business. Just because you’re capable doesn’t mean you’ve built the capacity to handle what you want. And repeating “I don’t have the bandwidth” might be training your brain to believe you can’t. I explore how language shapes your identity, why avoiding stress and fai...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I unpack the hidden ways we resist growth in life and business. Whether it’s avoiding discomfort, clinging to outdated identities, or numbing through distraction. From the pressure to stay youthful to the fear of letting go of what no longer fits, I break down why personal evolution feels so uncomfortable and why resisting it creates even more suffering. If your business feels stuck or you’re feeling stagnant, it’s ...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I explore the real reason so many Chinese medicine practitioners hold back from growing their businesses: fear of being judged. Whether it’s posting on social media, raising your rates, or stepping into a more visible role, the discomfort of potential criticism can keep you small. I unpack the evolutionary roots of this fear, why it feels so intense, and how to shift your mindset so that judgment becomes a sign you’re doi...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I discuss what real empowerment actually means for Chinese medicine practitioners, especially women in the profession. I share a story about a Facebook group that mistook outrage and blame for empowerment—and why that mindset keeps us stuck. True empowerment doesn’t come from complaining about inequality or waiting for someone else to change. It comes from self-accountability, rewriting the story you’re telling your...
Send us a text In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes coaching conversation with a practitioner who made a massive leap: she pitched and sold a $6,000 postpartum package that includes in-home acupuncture, herbal medicine, and chef-prepared meals. But the real shift wasn’t just charging a premium. It was confronting the hidden resistance to receiving that level of money and ownership. We talk about what it means to move out of hustle mode, how to know when it’s “enough,” and why tr...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I reflect on why the most compelling stories—the ones we remember and learn from—are always shaped by adversity. From watching a surprisingly drama-free documentary about Kenny G to navigating hard seasons in my own business, I explore why grit, struggle, and setbacks are what give your story depth. Easy paths don’t inspire. But the tough moments? They’re the scenes future you will look back on with pride. If it fee...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I get honest about a recent wave of discouragement after rebranding my coaching business and not seeing the results I expected. I share what I did to recalibrate—returning to the basics, restarting my self-coaching practice, revisiting my letter from my future self, and reevaluating how I create content. This episode is a reminder that slow seasons don’t mean failure—they’re an invitation to shift, reflect, and grow...
Send us a text In this special episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I’m joined by Lauryn Williams of Student Loan Planner to break down what’s really happening with student loan repayment in 2025. We cover the end of interest-free forbearance, the reality behind the new RAP plan, and the major shifts in income-driven repayment programs that will impact nearly everyone with federal student loans. Whether you’ve never made a payment, are self-employed with fluctuating income, ...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I’m diving into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation about "red flag" patients. We’ve all had that moment—sitting across from someone and feeling in your gut that taking them on isn’t the right call. So why do we do it anyway? I share my own stories of overriding my instincts out of scarcity and people-pleasing, and how those decisions came back to bite me. You’ll learn why your clinic isn’t the hospitality industry,...
Send us a text In this special episode, I’m announcing my free training, The Art of Assertiveness: How to Set Win-Win Boundaries with Your Patients. If you’re feeling overextended, answering patient messages at all hours, skipping vacations, or wondering if this is just how running a practice has to be—it’s not. This training gives you the exact framework I use to create boundaries that stick, end people-pleasing, and start running your business on your terms. It’s short, practical, and...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I talk about “procrastilearning”—that sneaky habit of staying stuck in learning mode to avoid the discomfort of taking action. You tell yourself you just need one more course, one more training, one more certification, but deep down you know the real issue isn’t knowledge—it’s fear. I explore why lasting change requires more than new strategies or skills; it demands an identity shift into the person who already has the life and...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I dive into one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of business growth: recognizing when you’re running your business from old wounds and unexamined narratives. These patterns—from fear of rejection to over-responsibility—often show up as overworking, people-pleasing, control, and burnout. While these wounds may have helped you survive in the past, they’re not the fuel you want for building the business or life you tru...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I share a personal reflection sparked by a visit from my parents and their ongoing confusion about how Michael and I actually earn a living. Their questions reminded me just how unfamiliar and unconventional our business model looks from the outside—and that’s exactly the point. I talk about the intentional decisions we’ve made to build a business that supports an extraordinary life, not just a predictable one. If you’ve ever f...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we unpack the subtle but crucial difference between pushing through discomfort and pushing past it. While pushing past can get short-term results, it often bypasses the growth that actually increases your capacity and resilience. True transformation happens when you meet discomfort with curiosity, process the fear, and take action with intention. This episode is an invitation to stop associating discomfort with crisis, an...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we look at the one thing beneath every strategy, system, and training that actually moves your practice forward: courage. Whether it’s pivoting your business, raising your rates, or simply acting on what you already know, the gap is rarely about needing more information—it’s about being willing to take uncomfortable action before you feel ready. This episode is your reminder that change doesn’t come from playing it safe. It com...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we unpack the fantasy and reality behind building a virtual or location-independent practice. While the dream of time freedom and remote work is enticing, many practitioners underestimate what’s truly involved. From blending incompatible modalities to managing multiple business models, the path to going virtual is rarely seamless—and often rooted in a quiet desire to escape the hard parts of running a Chinese medicine practice....
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we explore the quiet but powerful force that keeps so many practitioners stuck: the belief that because you’ve already invested so much—in time, money, or identity—you have to keep going, even when it no longer fits. From careers to relationships to business models, we talk about the fear of quitting, the discomfort of change, and how false safety in the familiar can cost far more than walking away. If you’ve ever felt torn bet...
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we explore the entrepreneurial trap of trying to do everything at once. Whether it’s launching an online business, managing multiple income streams, or posting across every social platform, spreading yourself too thin leads to overwhelm and stalled momentum. If you’ve been caught in indecision, pivoting too often, or abandoning plans before they take root, this episode is your call to focus. We unpack why consistency beats inte...
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