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A podcast for women physicians striving to practice primary care creatively and sustainably with autonomy, authenticity and joy via the direct care micropractice model.
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Greg Holton, an internist & geriatrician who launched his practice (Dune Shores Health) in September 2025, we discuss his experience as a physician leader trying to enact big picture change why he chose DPC over traditional conciergehow his practice has faced unique challenges working with a geriatric populationwhat his biggest challenges arehow his wife has become involved in the practiceIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human...
In this episode I review a few of the reasons most medical websites are ineffective converting visitors to patients including three key features of bad medical practice websiteswhy micropractice websites should not follow the typical medical website formatmissed areas of opportunity in website designthe one simple component I recommend all my students have on their homepageUse this link to get 15% off your TONIC template purchase: https://tonicsiteshop.com/?ref=7989 If you're enjoying this po...
In this episode I breakdown health insurance starting from the basics, including what are the different types of health insurance?why is insurance often tied to employment?what are the main differences between PPO and HMOs and how do they fit with DPC?what is an HSA vs an FSA vs a health share?why would patients with insurance benefit from DPC?why would patients without insurance consider DPC?If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. H...
In this episode I chat with Dr. Meghan Monthie about her journey to DPC micropractice including what prompted her to enroll in the Micropractice 101 E-course while on her maternity leavewhat is was like having a newborn, returning to traditional practice and planning her DPC at the same timethe "unicorn" side gig that's helping give her weeks structure as she grows her practicewhat she wishes she did soonerhow making the leap to micropractice saved her marriageMeghan's Practice Website: https...
In this episode I share a sneak peak of what's in store for season 4 of the pod, including date & time for the next free webinar followed by a sale on the Micropractice 101 E-course (register below)the awesome docs that I'll be interviewing 1:1a new project I'm working on with fellow DPC doc, Rebecca Berenssome musings and updates about what's going on with me outside of micropractice If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. ...
In this episode I review 5 highly effective marketing concepts that feel a lot less icky with a little mindset work including an example of how a little positive pressure can be helpful to a potential patient/consumerthe micropractice feature that is marketing goldways you can make potential patients feel more confident/comfortable with their decision to jointhe argument for unapologetically tooting your own horn Influence by Robert Cialdini: https://a.co/d/3JjCkRv If you're enjoying this po...
In this episode I reflect on instances when I have felt most unsafe in medicine including the surprising emotions I felt during each incidenthow I reacted then vs how I would react nowhelp advice given to me by a co-residentthe argument for medical chaperoneschallenges to using chaperones in micropractice and potential solutionsbest practices for performing sensitive exams Congrats to these Micropractice 101 Alums opening this month: Dr. Meghan Monthie: https://heirloomfamilymed.com/ Dr. Lau...
If you've had or have any of the following thoughts and need a pep talk, this episode is for you: This seems crazy. I don’t know anything about business. I don’t have any time to learn/plan/work on this. How can I abandon n my patients? Is this ethical? What if I fail? Will patients be willing to pay? Can I really be “on” all the time? Can I really do the job of all these other people? What if they abuse their access to me? What will my colleagues think? Will my colleagues think I sold out? I...
In this episode I answer listener questions including, how do handle administrative tasks that are normally done by an MA, referral coordinator, etc.?what are my tips for doctors who are direct care specialists or don't plan to do primary care?who are the hardest patients to turn away?plus my hot takes on non-physician run DPCs and executive physicalsIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me: Connect wi...
In this episode I discuss seven signs that direct care micropractice might not be a good fit for you including Why micropractice stats can sometimes be misleadingThe things patients can sense right away that will tank your practiceA good “test” to decide if you’re ready to make the leapA guarantee I can make about micropracticeThe ways side gigs can hold you backIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:...
In this episode I chat with Dr. Taylor about her journey to direct care micropractice including, how and why she moved from academic medicine to traditional concierge to DPChow she started her practice with over 60 patients pre-enrolledthe biggest reservations she had about starting a practice and how she overcame themthe resources that finally made her go "all in"what a week in her life looks like now 8 months after opening with 100+ patientsShayne's Email: s.taylor@bluecanyonprimarycare.com...
In this episode I discuss several ideas and “facts” that we as physicians often believe to be self-evidence truths but are in fact, lies, including The “industry standard” that nobody likes that is not based on evidenceThe lie your employer is likely telling you about your compensationThe lie insurance companies perpetuate to patients and doctorsThe lie that academic training often instills in usThe lie that I have the hardest time letting go of and that likely does the most damage long-termD...
In this episode I’m sharing my top five (somewhat) controversial opinions starting a successful direct care practice, including The two invaluable things I spend $$$ on that everyone told me not toWhy I think copied & pasted legal docs are a bad ideaMy thoughts on choosing an appropriate priceThe types of practices I try not to associate myself withA tip that most docs are nervous to take but creates magicIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deep...
In this episode I share what's in store for Season 3 of the Micropractice Mama Podcast, including Updates on the course and upcoming webinarWhat I've been struggling with personally & professionally over the past 6 monthsThe steps I've taken to protect myself physically and mentallyA sneak peek of upcoming episodesDocDefender: https://www.doximity.com/docdefender If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reac...
In this episode I discuss how to grow your practice via Facebook groups in a non-sleazy way including why Facebook groups are a powerful tool for marketingwhich groups to joinwhat types of posts are and aren't effectivewhat NOT to do & common mistakes doctors makeFor more non-sleazy marketing tips, check out this episode, sign up for the Micropractice Memo or the Micropractice 101 E-Course (links below). If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deepl...
In this episode I discuss how entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business, it is a path to equity, empowerment and wellness for women physicians. I try to convince you of this hypothesis by sharing The evolution of my own thoughts about entrepreneurship The current state of affairs for women in medicineThe ways in which entrepreneurship addresses inequity Male Physicians Earn More Than Women Physicians in Primary Care & Specialty: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/202...
In this episode I chat with Dr. Katie Pencek, a board-certified internist and former hospitalist, about her micropractice journey including How and why she transitioned from hospital medicine to primary careWhat it was like starting a panel from scratch in a city she had never practiced inHow she she got 10 patients signed up in the first week despite spending almost nothing on marketing What she wishes she spent less time stressing aboutHometown Health: https://hometownhealthmd.com/ Fol...
In this episode I share how I'm able to run a full, profitable primary care practice without any staff, including perks and downsides of having zero staffthe 3 key "employees" that prevent me from drowning in scutwhy running a micropractice is only going to get easierhow to get these "employees" to work for youPlus a sneak peak of what's in store for the next free webinar, May 19th, 2025 @ 7pm CST via Zoom! See link below. If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedb...
In this episode I discuss what it’s like practicing evidence-based medicine (EBM) in a cash-based environment including Common assumptions doctors and patients make about cash-based practiceWhy EBM is critical to the future of DPCTop reasons for falling down the slippery slope to quack-townHow do talk to your patients about EBM and why you do itIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me: Connect with me ...
In this episode I pull back the curtain on Micropractice Mama and share some of my successes and blunders recently as well as the lessons I learned along the way including: what happened after the last webinarthe mistake I made recently in my practicemy own surprising reaction to falling short of expectationsthe thing no one tells you about "passive" incomethe topic for my next webinar (May 19th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom)For webinar details & registration link, make sure to subscribe to th...
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