37 | Money, Marriage & Medicine: Turning Financial Stress into Success with Kristin Burton

Hi Friends! This week on the podcast I had the honor of speaking with Kristin Burton founder of Millionaires in Medicine. From juggling 6‑figure student loans to crossing the million‑dollar mark, PA‑turned‑wealth‑coach Kristin Burton proves that the white coat can be a ticket to true financial freedom—if you learn the rules of money. In this conversation with host Johanna Moses, Kristin shares the mindset shifts, marriage‑saving “money dates,” and grit that turned crushing debt into the Millionaires in Medicine movement—and she invites every clinician listening to believe the same is possible for them.Key TakeawaysMindset first: Wealth starts with believing your earning potential is bigger than your current paycheck.Coaching matters: Guidance + accountability accelerate progress far beyond DIY budgeting apps.Money dates work: Regular, judgment‑free check‑ins keep couples united on long‑term goals.Debt & investing are a duo: Tackling one without the other stalls momentum—balance is power.Cash‑flow is king: Every dollar should have a mission that serves the future you.Delay ≠ denial: Strategic patience today funds the lifestyle—and generosity—you dream about tomorrow.Grit over glam: Economic downturns reward the resourceful; stay ready to seize opportunity.Legacy begins now: Teach kids the basics early so they inherit confidence, not confusion, about money.Listen in and trade overwhelm for a clear, hopeful roadmap to the life you imagined when you first put on the scrubs.Connect with Kristin:⁠www.millionairesinmedicine.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/millionairesinmedicine/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@millionairesinmedicine⁠Kristin Burton, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-HM, CPAAPA is a practicing PA in pulmonary & critical care medicine. She is the founder of Millionaires in Medicine, a company designed to promote financial literacy to medical professionals, inspired by her own journey from $161,000 in student loan debt to millionaire at 31. She has previously been adjunct faculty at Franklin University PA Program, affiliate faculty at Butler University PA Program, and has served on the board of Indiana Academy for Physician Assistants. Kristin is married to her high school sweetheart and is the proud mom of a toddler. When she's not helping medical professionals build wealth, she's traveling with her family and expanding her amateur sommelier knowledge through working towards a WSET Level 3 Certification (the wine won't taste itself!).Connect with Johanna LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannamoses/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/medicine_motherhood_missions/⁠www.johannamoses.com Gifts for You! FREE GUIDE:Download our FREE guide on 'How to Be a Fulfilled Provider' – it’s packed with tips and insights to help you thrive while balancing the many hats you wear. This guide will help you:✅ Identify the habits and thought patterns keeping you stagnant.✅ Reignite your zeal and find inspiration in your work.✅ Learn actionable strategies to rethink stress and prevent it from spilling into your home life.✅ Begin the journey toward becoming a more fulfilled, impactful, and balanced provider.Don’t settle for burnout or dissatisfaction—discover how to take charge of your life and career. Get your Free Guide today and start your transformation!📥 Download for Free HERE —> ⁠https://www.johannamoses.com/product-page/the-fulfilled-provider-guide⁠BOOKS:And for all the parents out there dreaming big while raising little ones, check out Little Evie's Big Dreams children’s book series, available now on Amazon. These heartwarming stories inspire kids to chase their dreams—just like you’re chasing yours.1. Little Evie’s Big Dreams: The Painter; Sharing Joy & Kindness: ⁠https://amzn.to/47rZRLZ⁠2. Little Evie’s Big Dreams: The Kuku Bike Repair Shop; Sharing Ideas & Working Together: ⁠https://a.co/d/07Nrj52g⁠