JANUARY RESET: Reordering Priorities and Designing a Sustainable Practice with Dr. Neal Douglas

Most physicians are trained to manage what’s in front of them.What we’re rarely taught is how to step far enough back to ask whether the direction itself still makes sense.In this January Reset re-air, I’m bringing back my conversation with Dr. Neal Douglas, a family medicine physician at Heritage Family Medicine in Hood River, Oregon.Dr. Douglas shares openly about building a successful career that slowly drifted out of alignment with his life, his family, and his values. His story isn’t about optimizing productivity — it’s about reordering priorities and designing a practice that supports the life he wants to be present for.You’ll hear how creating a clear priority list reshaped not just his work, but his sense of fulfillment and sustainability as a physician. This episode pairs especially well with the January worksheet reflections on career direction, energy, and long-term alignment.If you’ve been asking yourself whether your current path still fits, this conversation offers perspective without pressure.January Reset Invitation Download the free January worksheet, Is DPC Right for You?, and use it to name where you are on the ladder — burnout, curiosity, relief, or alignment.Meet the My DPC Story team at DPC Summit NOLA! Summit bundles are live: HERE the Physician Owner's PlannerThe "insurance is not healthcare" teeA digital tool bundle for your practice A website reviewA 50% off our $350 Patient Explainer VideoPlus a chance to win an hour with Dr. Concepcion.  Cooperative of American Physicians or CAP. Learn more about the medical malpractice company used by Dr. Maryal Concepcion since 2021 at capphysicians.com or by calling 800-356-5672.Guava Health. A premium patient experience, pulling data from EHRs and wearables, helping  see the full picture and uncover root causes to deliver personalized care. ZION HealthShare. Get peace of mind for major medical events without going back into the insurance maze.  Hint AI helps you move faster through every stage of the patient visit. Hint AI Chat lets you ask questions about a patient's chart and instantly surface relevant notes, labs, and clinical history. Learn more at hint.com/ai.Support the showGET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOADBecome A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube