#23 - How Dr. Moe Gibbons Rewrote Her Career and Helps Others Do the Same

How can physicians break free from burnout and build lives they love? Hosts Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez welcome Dr. Moe Gibbons, who transitioned to founding Active Medical Solutions, a lifestyle medicine practice, and a coaching business for physicians. After 13 years in a level two trauma center, a forced shift to an offsite role sparked her accidental entry into telemedicine, replacing her ER income within six months. Dr. Gibbons, shares her journey managing personal health challenges and now helps over a thousand doctors leverage their skills. Her asynchronous telemedicine model, built on community and education, offers a unique approach, while her coaching emphasizes early exit strategies and autonomy. This episode inspires physicians to rethink their identity and embrace fulfilling career shifts.Three Actionable Takeaways:Plan an Exit Strategy Early – Start building an exit plan within 3-5 years of practice to grow when you’re not burned out, ensuring long-term fulfillment.Embrace Asynchronous Telemedicine – Explore asynchronous care models to reduce stress and enhance patient connections, especially for routine needs.Invest in Personal Systems – Dedicate time to create and maintain personal and professional systems to avoid burnout and support a balanced life.About the Show:Telemedicine Talks explores the evolving world of digital health, helping physicians navigate new opportunities, regulatory challenges, and career transitions in telemedicine.About the Guest:Dr. Moe Gibbons is a former emergency medicine physician who transitioned into a dynamic entrepreneurial role after a 13-year career at a level two trauma center, including a 20% LAD stenosis diagnosis. She founded “Active Medical Solutions,” a nationwide lifestyle medicine practice offering 90% asynchronous telemedicine with a focus on community, education, and metabolic health, supported by five providers (with plans to expand to six or seven by year-end) and weekly happy hour sessions for patients. As a certified sports nutritionist and athletic trainer with a background in wellness programs, she also runs a coaching business to help over a thousand physicians create fulfilling lives using skills they already possess. Dr. Gibbons hosts The Dr. Moe Show: Freedom to Shift, starting a medicine-focused format, advocating for autonomy and sharing personal insights, such as her struggles with binge eating and the identity shift from ER to coaching.Website: https://drmoecoaching.comLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/doctormoeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmoegibbons?igsh=cXEyaWxiOTUwMmZsAbout the Hosts:Dr. Leo Damasco – Pediatrician and emergency medicine doctor turned telemedicine advocate, helping physicians transition to digital health.Phoebe Gutierrez – Former state regulator turned telehealth executive, specializing in compliance and sustainable virtual care models.Connect with Phoebe Gutierrez:https://www.linkedIn.com/in/pkgutierrez/[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) The information provided in Telemedicine Talks is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical, legal, or financial advice. While we discuss best practices, industry trends, and real-world experiences, every situation is unique. Listeners should consult with qualified professionals before making decisions related to telemedicine practice, compliance, contracts, or business operations. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations they may be affiliated with. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.