Escape the Clinic

Welcome to the Escape the Clinic Podcast – your ultimate guide to starting a thriving business that creates wealth and freedom, specifically for healthcare providers! 🌟 Each week, we dive into actionable tips, innovative ideas, and real-life success stories from healthcare professionals who have taken the leap from clinical burnout to freedom through a side hustle or business. Whether you’re a PA, MD, nurse, or any healthcare provider ready to escape the clinic grind, make more money than you thought possible while making a huge impact on others, create your own schedule, and live the life you can't stop daydreaming about, this podcast is here to inspire and guide you! Join us for engaging interviews, expert advice, and step-by-step strategies that will help you build a business that's fun and easy. From creating a side hustle to making your full-time entrepreneurial leap, we cover it all to help you achieve wealth, freedom, and fulfillment. Ready to turn your passion into a profitable business? Hit subscribe and let’s start this journey together!

Burnout to Breakthrough: How Hope Cook, PA-C, Found Freedom, Overcame Burnout & Now Teaches Others How to Achieve Balance and Purpose

In this inspiring episode, I chat with fabulous Hope Cook, PA-C, life coach, writer, and podcaster, who turned her own struggles with burnout into a mission to help others rediscover joy and purpose in their lives. Hope shares her journey of navigating career burnout, finding creative outlets like writing and podcasting, and launching a life coaching business to empower other healthcare providers. Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply curious about what’s next, this conversation will leave you motivated to take that first step toward your fullest life!Connect with Hope Cook here:Burnout Group Coaching | WebsitePhysician Assistant Burnout Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/physician-assistant-burnout-tips-tools-and-interviews/id1540607477Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25y41ku0NDn8dZPaSqxDvy?si=057b0fc17de44a2cYouTubeInstagram: Hope Cook (@coachhopecook)FacebookHope Cook | LinkedIn______________________________________________________2-Day Virtual Workshop to Create and Start Your Own Online Business - December 4-5! Ready to start your journey toward a life of freedom and flexibility? Join this free and exclusive two-day event where you’ll design your own online business idea, learn the keys to profitability, and start building a following of superfans eager to support you. This training is packed with insights to help you create a path that aligns with your dreams of freedom and wealth! Register here!Thank you for listening!Dream big, travel often,Katie

11-22
20:21

3 Signs Imposter Syndrome is Holding You Back

In this episode: Could imposter syndrome be the obstacle that's holding you back from going to your next level and living at your fullest potential? Here are signs that imposter syndrome may be the road block that is standing between you and the vision you have for your life, and how to overcome it! 2-Day Virtual Workshop to Create and Start Your Own Online Business - December 4-5! Ready to start your journey toward a life of freedom and flexibility? Join this free and exclusive two-day event where you’ll design your own online business idea, learn the keys to profitability, and start building a following of superfans eager to support you. This training is packed with insights to help you create a path that aligns with your dreams of freedom and wealth! Register here!Thank you for listening!Dream big, travel often,Katie

11-19
12:54

How Amber Bender, PA-C, Built a Life of Freedom and Travel through a Thriving Functional Medicine Practice

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Amber Bender, PA-C, a functional medicine coach who turned her personal experiences, triumphs, and passion for holistic wellness into a successful online business. Amber shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder, feeling burned out as a PA, and wanting to make a greater impact which led her to creating a thriving virtual practice that allows her the freedom and ability to transform lives!Amber is a Physician Assistant and Certified Functional Medicine Coach who helps busy professional women who are struggling with burnout and stress-induced behaviors associated with eating. She uses a holistic approach with her clients to manage stress and anxiety, to find relief from the chronic stress state.  She also works to discover the root causes behind food compulsions and cravings, to target these areas directly and restore the body’s natural biological processes.Connect with Amber: FB: https://www.facebook.com/amber.bender817Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-bender-wellness/Website: https://www.ambermbender.comHow to chat with me: https://bit.ly/amberactioncall____________________________________________________2-Day Virtual Workshop to Create and Start Your Own Online Business - December 4-5! Ready to start your journey toward a life of freedom and flexibility? Join this free and exclusive two-day event where you’ll design your own online business idea, learn the keys to profitability, and start building a following of superfans eager to support you. This training is packed with insights to help you create a path that aligns with your dreams of freedom and wealth! Register here!Thank you for listening!Dream big, travel often,Katie

11-15
39:48

Breaking Down Barriers to Patient Care through a Mobile Physical Therapy Practice with Nomadic Physical Therapy

In this episode, Mariah Lohr, DPT and Co-Founder of Nomadic PT, shares her passion for helping patients by breaking down barriers to accessible care through her physical therapy practice! She is experienced in pelvic floor therapy, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, prenatal and post partum rehab, and alongside her husband, have grown a thriving practice in a very short amount of time! Connect with Mariah and Nomadic PT here:Check out our website www.nomadicpt.netEmail us directly at nomadicphysicaltherapy@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @nomadic.physical.therapy_____________________________________________________2-Day Virtual Workshop to Create and Start Your Own Online Business - December 4-5! Ready to start your journey toward a life of freedom and flexibility? Join this free and exclusive two-day event where you’ll design your own online business idea, learn the keys to profitability, and start building a following of superfans eager to support you. This training is packed with insights to help you create a path that aligns with your dreams of freedom and wealth! Register here!Thank you for listening!Dream big, travel often,Katie

11-12
22:20

Computer Programmer to Multi-Business PA-C: Jalpa’s Journey of Medicine, Wedding Planning, and opening a Men's Health Practice

In this episode, Jalpa shares her unique path from a career in computer programming to becoming a successful Physician Assistant in the U.S. and eventually launching her own businesses! Discover how she found her passion in healthcare and entrepreneurship, and took bold steps to open and grow a wedding planning business and now, a men's health clinic. You won’t want to miss Jalpa’s story of courage, reinvention, and entrepreneurship! Connect with Jalpa Patel here:J2R Events Wedding PlanningGameDay Men's Health________________________________________________2-Day Virtual Workshop to Create and Start Your Own Online Business - December 4-5! Ready to start your journey toward a life of freedom and flexibility? Join this free and exclusive two-day event where you’ll design your own online business idea, learn the keys to profitability, and start building a following of superfans eager to support you. This training is packed with insights to help you create a path that aligns with your dreams of freedom and wealth! Register here!Thank you for listening! Dream big, travel often,Katie

11-09
31:20

From the ER to Transformative Retreats for Women: How PA-C Erin Salcido Co-Founded a Business that Empowers

In this inspiring episode, Erin Salcido, a PA-C, educator, and entrepreneur, shares her journey from ER burnout to building a thriving business centered on empowerment and personal growth. Erin dives into how she redefined her purpose and vision for her life, creating a path that balances career, family, and fulfillment. Tune in to discover how Erin's story might spark new vision for you!Follow Erin here:Https://soulfultransformation.netLive Retreats: Https://soulfultransformation.net/services/retreats/Virtual Events: Https://soulfultransformation.net/services/virtual_events/ Instagram: @thesoulfultransformation_____________________________________________________2-Day Virtual Workshop to Create and Start Your Own Online Business - December 4-5! Ready to start your journey toward a life of freedom and flexibility? Join this free and exclusive two-day event where you’ll design your own online business idea, learn the keys to profitability, and start building a following of superfans eager to support you. This training is packed with insights to help you create a path that aligns with your dreams of freedom and wealth! Register here!Thank you for listening! Dream big, travel often,Katie

11-05
29:58

How a Surgical PA Built a Business Around Water!

In this episode: Erin Cassidy is a surgical PA-C on a quest to bring ionized water into every wellness studio, gym, health practitioner’s offices, hospitals, and homes! Connect with Erin here:@elevated_joyridehttps://elevatedjoyride.ecokangen.comhttps://elevatedjoyride.yourbodyiswater.infowww.elevated-joyride.com_____________________________________________________Now Enrolling! Ready to turn your daydream into reality? Escape the Clinic: Idea to Income is where we create and start your own profitable online business that frees you from the clinic grind! With four one-on-one Zoom coaching sessions, a comprehensive Perfect Business Workbook, unlimited text support, and a bonus session on five-figure launch strategies, you’ll have everything you need to go from idea to income—no business experience required. Start building the life of freedom and wealth you dream of! Enroll here!Dream big, travel often,Katie

11-01
29:24

Signs Your Idea Will Make Money!

In this episode: Wondering if your business idea will actually make money? In this episode, we dive into the top signs that your idea has real potential to be profitable! Your free 3 Steps to your Profitable Business Idea download - No idea on an idea for your own business? No clue what your "thing" could be? These are the 3 steps to create your own perfect idea for a business you will love and that can lead to a life of freedom from clinic! Thank you for listening - dream big, travel often,Katie

10-29
09:58

From Obesity and Divorce to Creating a Life of Health, Wealth, and Massive Impact with PA-C Abby Jacobson

In one of the most impactful episodes I have ever filmed, guest Abby Jacobson, a PA-C and health and lifestyle influencer shares her story of overcoming divorce, debt, and obesity to creating a life of financial abundance and health. Through her personal experience, she has grown a 6-figure side hustle that helps others overcome these same challenges, making a huge impact in the world! Prepare to be massively inspired and to shed a few tears...this episode is on another level!Follow and connect with Abby: https://www.instagram.com/easyketolowcarbstyle or FB https://www.facebook.com/AbbyJacobson1 and https://www.facebook.com/groups/EasyKetoStyleAbbyjpa2.0@gmail.com_____________________________________________________101+ Online Business Ideas for PAs - create your own business that makes huge impact and leads to wealth and freedom!Dream big, travel often,Katie

10-25
35:04

Your First Sale - Easy Steps to Making the First Sale on Your Idea!

In this episode: Making your first sale can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I break down each step in a beginner-friendly, actionable way. Learn how to take the easy steps to make your first sale with your idea! Your free 3 Steps to your Profitable Business Idea download - No idea on an idea for your own business? No clue what your "thing" could be? These are the 3 steps to create your own business idea - the start to a life of freedom from clinic! Thank you for listening! Dream big, travel often,Katie

10-22
17:29

Achieving Financial Freedom as a PA: Kat from PA the FI Way Shares Her Journey

In this episode, Kat, PA-C and founder of PA the FI Way talks about how she's helping PAs achieve financial independence and avoid burnout. Kat shares her personal journey to building a thriving business helping PAs in their own path toward financial freedom. This episode is packed with Kat's inspiring insight, tips, and advice!Connect with Kat:Instagram: @pathefiwayLinkedIn: Katarina (Kat) Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C Facebook: Like the PA the FI Way page or join the private PA the FI Way Facebook group PA the FI Way website: pathefiway.comListen to the PA the FI Way podcast on your favorite platform or online here Watch the PA Millionaire Roadmap video to learn more about the WealthRx community! Download your free copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner's Workbook here to learn more about financial independenceDownload your free guide to Transition to Telemedicine for tips to find a telemedicine in your preferred specialty ______________________________________________________Only a few spots left: Escape the Clinic: Idea to Income is where we create and start your own online business together so you can have the freedom and money that frees you from the clinic grind! With 1:1 Zoom coaching sessions, a comprehensive Perfect Business Workbook with proven strategies for developing your perfect business idea, unlimited text support, and a bonus session to earn 5-figures when you launch your business, you’ll have everything you need to go from idea to income—no business experience required. Start building the life of freedom and wealth you dream of! Enroll here!Dream big, travel often,Katie

10-18
29:50

How PA-C and Children's Book Author Johanna is Transforming Lives and Making a Global Impact through International Missions

In this influential episode, I sit down with Johanna, a Physician Assistant with an MPH, children's book author, and one of the most inspiring people I know, who is making a profound impact through her non-profit, Ephraim Foundation International, Inc. With a passion for International Community Development, missions and health, Johanna shares how she’s continuing her father's legacy of spreading the love of Christ in Sri Lanka. Tune in to hear her incredible journey and learn how her work is changing lives on a global scale—perfect for anyone seeking to make a difference through service and mission-driven work!The Ephraim Foundation:Learn more about our 501(c)3 nonprofit; The Ephraim Foundation International: www.ephraimfoundation.orgMedicine Motherhood Missions Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medicine-motherhood-missions/id1759759710Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35VYJvIJuLWUgjTZIoGWGR?si=9cb437e092c44b0bJohanna's Children's Books: Little Evie’s Big Dreams: The Painter; Sharing Joy & Kindness: https://a.co/d/07Nrj52gLittle Evie's Big Dreams: The Kuku Bike Repair Shop; Sharing Ideas & Working Together: https://a.co/d/07Nrj52gInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicine_motherhood_missions/______________________________________________________Grab your free 101+ Profitable Ideas & Topics to create your own business that serves others and leads to wealth and freedom!Thank you for listening - dream big, travel often,Katie

10-15
33:55

Scaling with Marketing Genius: Insights from Saul Marquez, Founder of Outcomes Rocket

In this episode: Saul Marquez, the visionary founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket shares his wisdom and valuable marketing tips. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare sales and marketing and a track record of helping health tech companies overcome customer growth challenges, Saul shares his insights on scaling in the digital age. Discover some of the strategies behind his global digital marketing agency and get inspired by his journey! Don’t miss this conversation packed with actionable advice!Ways to connect with Saul: Marketing Consultancy site: https://outcomesrocket.com/ Podcast site:  https://outcomesrocket.health/ Email: saul@outcomesrocket.comSaul Marquez LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saulmarquez1/Outcomes Rocket LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/outcomes-rocketTwitter- https://twitter.com/SaulWMarquezInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/saulwmarquez/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rPxhS8PSWfSllVKiK0mVATikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@outcomesrocket______________________________________________________Your free 3 Steps to your Profitable Business Idea download - No idea on an idea for your own business? No clue what your "thing" could be? These are the 3 steps to create your own business idea - the start to a life of freedom from clinic! Thank you for listening! Dream big, travel often,Katie

10-11
24:14

Nurses Feed Their Young - An Interview with the Amazing Teresa Sanderson!

In this episode: Founder of Nurses Feed Their Young, Teresa Sanderson shares her path to starting and growing a multi-million dollar business, selling and then starting another wildly successful online business and movement! She's such a gem, so wise, and her story is not to be missed! Connect with Teresa here: Website: https://teresasanderson.com/nursesfeedtheiryoungYoutube: https://youtube.com/@teresasandersontv?si=n4WeP77gB_oGHgU7LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theteresasanderson/_____________________________________________________Your free 3 Steps to your Profitable Business Idea download - No idea on an idea for your own business? No clue what your "thing" could be? These are the 3 steps to create your own business idea - the start to a life of freedom from clinic! Thank you for listening - dream big, travel often,Katie

10-08
23:43

The Money PA Tracy Bingaman - Teaching providers how to make more money!

In today's episode, Tracy Bingaman, The Money PA chats about her path from burned out PA to PA entrepreneur and founder of The Money PA, coaching to teach providers how to make more money! Tracy helps clinicians land the biggest raises of their careers, scale their income, and achieve financial independence.Tracy Bingaman | The Money PA | Clinician Career and Money Coach | Podcast HostTeaching clinicians how to have more than enough money to choose what’s best!Connect with Tracy here:The PA Is In Podcast -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pa-is-in-tracy-bingaman-physician-assistant/id1534076810 Website -- https://www.tracybingaman.com Negotiation Consult -- https://tracybingaman.com/negotiation-consultThe Clinician Income Lab Course -- https://tracybingaman.com/lab LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/ ________________________________________________________Only a few spots left: Escape the Clinic: Idea to Income - we create and start your own online business together so you can have the freedom and money that frees you from the clinic grind! Private coaching sessions, a comprehensive Perfect Business Workbook with proven strategies for developing your perfect business idea, unlimited text support, and a bonus session to earn 5-figures when you launch your business, you’ll have everything you need to go from idea to income—no business experience required. Start building the life of freedom and wealth you dream of! Enroll here!Thank you for listening!Dream big, travel often,Katie

10-04
27:52

From Burnout to a Beautiful PA Life: Rachel La Costa's Journey to Thriving Beyond the Clinic

In this episode, guest Rachel La Costa shares her inspiring journey of complete burnout as a PA to thriving and designing a beautiful PA life. Rachel is a visionary physician associate on a mission to change the culture of medicine by teaching PAs to thrive beyond burnout. Rachel believes in empowering PAs to live authentically and create a truly beautiful PA life._______________________________________________________Here's all of Rachel's deets: Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.la.costaListen to A Beautiful PA Life Podcast on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyJoin the Thriving PA Community Hour every Monday at 4pm PT/7pm ET! Get the Zoom link here: https://rachellacosta.myflodesk.com/thrivingpaGet the Burnout Deep Dive here: https://rachellacosta.myflodesk.com/burnoutdeepdive Get the Complete Locum Tenens PA Guide here: https://rachellacosta.myflodesk.com/locumtenens________________________________________________________Your free 3 Steps to your Profitable Business Idea download - No idea on an idea for your own business? No clue what your "thing" could be? These are the 3 steps to create your own business idea - the start to a life of freedom from clinic! Thank you for listening - dream big, travel often,Katie

10-01
35:10

Advocate for Children's Mental Health Through Gut Healing & Psychiatric PA-C, Katie Peltz

In this episode, Katie Peltz, a psychiatric PA-C, mom, advocate for children's mental health, and all around rock star shares her story and role as an entrepreneur! Connect with Katie Peltz:Follow along on IG @kids.mental.wellness Shopping link to favorite kids bundle for mood, focus & sleep support with $10 off: https://www.amare.com/et/2l0uku/1551266Subscribe to Katie Peltz's monthly email here: https://kidsmentalwellness.myflodesk.com/kidsmentalwellness______________________________________________________Your free 3 Steps to your Profitable Business Idea download - No idea on an idea for your own business? No clue what your "thing" could be? These are the 3 steps to create your own business idea - the start to a life of freedom from clinic! Thank you for listening - dream big, travel often,Katie

09-27
22:25

3 Steps to Creating Your Own Business Idea!

In this episode: Feeling stuck on what business to start? No clue where to start? Want the freedom and money of owning your own online business, but no idea on an idea? This is your episode! These are the 3 steps to creating your own profitable business idea - the exact steps that I took to create my businesses that transformed my life! If you're a healthcare provider dreaming of freedom, more time with family, traveling the world, making your own schedule, and changing the future for your family, tune in for the 3 steps of a perfect business idea that can change your life. ***The perfect companion for this episode to walk you through creating your business idea: free 3 Steps to your Profitable Business Idea download!Thank you for listening - dream big, travel often,Katie

09-24
12:38

Former Bedside Nurse Turned Nurse Entrepreneur - How Heather Wilson, RN Built a Foot Care Empire and Teaches Nurses to Do the Same

FREE 101+ Profitable Ideas & Topics to create your own business that serves others and leads to wealth and freedom!In this episode: Former bedside nurse and now nurse entrepreneur, Heather Wilson drops serious gold and words of wisdom about starting and growing a business! Heather shares her journey from working in the hospital to creating a successful foot care business and how she’s now helping other nurses launch their own businesses through The Foot and Nail Institute.Find Heather Wilson here:www.footandnailinstitute.comwww.everydaydivinity.comTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@fnifootcarenurseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/footandnailinstitutehttps://www.facebook.com/everydaydivinity.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/footandnailinstitute.comhttps://www.instagram.com/everydaydivinity.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/footcarenurseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_i5xPPxbAw6KLrhMyQl1QThank you for listening! Dream big, travel often,Katie

09-20
41:11

Pulling Back the Curtain! My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Things About Owning a Business as a Physician Assistant

In this episode: Full transparency alert! I share the highs and lows of owning an online business as a PA, what I love and what I definitely do NOT love. If you're dreaming of the freedom and income that starting your own online business can create, then definitely learn about these realities of entrepreneurship and how to overcome it.Only a few spots left: Escape the Clinic: Idea to Income is where we create and start your own online business together so you can have the freedom and money to make your own schedule, travel the world, spend more time with your loved ones, and spend your days doing the things that actually light you up! With 1:1 Zoom coaching sessions, a comprehensive Perfect Business Workbook with proven strategies for developing your perfect business idea, unlimited text support, and a bonus session to earn 5-figures when you launch your business, you’ll have everything you need to go from idea to income—no business experience required. Start building the life of freedom and wealth you dream of! Enroll here!Dream big & travel often, Katie

09-17
18:55

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