The Cost of Becoming Podcast

Meet pharmacist and author, Nathan Gartland. He's on a mission to help guide other pharmacists into becoming medical doctors. PharmD Gartland shares his journey from pharmacy to medical school and provides practical advice for healthcare professionals looking to make the same transition. You'll hear about how he faced challenges along the way and what strategies helped him succeed in an ever-changing field of medicine. Listen now to get inspired by Dr. Gartland's story –it might just be your path too!   To learn more about PharmD Gartland and the work he is doing check out his website:  www.physicianpharmacist.com

Dr. Ada Steward is an inspiration to us all. As the first African American female president of the AAFP, she was born into the Cleveland housing projects and rose to success against all odds. Her story is one of determination, hard work, and perseverance through adversity. Listen to her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a place of power and leadership in this uplifting podcast. Be inspired by Dr. Ada Steward's remarkable story - Listen Now!

Neurosurgery is a demanding profession that requires both skill and humility. In this podcast Neurosurgeon Juan Martin Valdivia Valdivia candidly discusses the highs and lows of the job, from the elation of a successful surgery to the heartbreak of a losing battle.  Together we dive deep into the emotional tolls of this profession and explore how he takes care of himself both physically and mentally though the use of free diving.    Connect with our speaker:  Feel free to reach out to Dr. Valdivia via email at [email protected]

Intentionality, curiosity, and practice are the three core elements of achieving mindfulness. If you miss out on even one of these it would be difficult for you to reach that goal where you can easily manage being mindful despite the circumstances you are in.  This week's podcast took a deep dive into the practice of mindfulness with featured guest, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, a pulmonologist and cancer survivor. Dr. Liang shares her journey in medicine and and explains how her battle with cancer changed her mindset forever. From the struggles of chemotherapy to the internal and external battles she had to fight, her determination and courage to break free from inner constraints is nothing short of an inspiration.   Connect with our guest:  Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang can be found at mindfulhealthcarecollective.com or on her facebook group by the same name (mindfulhealthcarecollective).  Access to the audio practices that Dr. Liang guides can be found on her website: awakenbreath.org 

Quality time vs quantity of time? Which is most important to foster a happy and healthy relationship? This is just one of the questions tackled on this week's podcast featuring Dr. Jared Kiddoe, a psychiatrist, and his wife. Kaara Kiddoe, a licensed social worker and relationship coach. During our time together we learn about the their love story, the challenges of long-distance relationships and how they made it work.  We take a deep dive into physician relationships with Dr. and Mrs. Kiddoe providing numerous pearls of wisdom that can be readily applied in one's life to help ensure your marriage and /or relationships in general are healthy and happy.    Connect with our feature guest:  Dr. Jared and Kaara Kiddoe are the co-founders of Authentic Marriages (https://www.authenticmarriages.com/), a marital relationship Christian organization created to promote emotionally and spiritually healthy marriages, particularly amongst people of color.

On episode 76 of that Hope4Med podcast we feature Dr. Renita White, an obgyn and women's health expert. Dr. White is a trailblazer. She is a first generation American, was the first person in her family to go to college, and the first one in her family to pursue postgraduate school. During our time together, Dr. White shares how her journey into healthcare was not easy and some of the hurdles along the way she had to overcome. We discuss the challenges of balancing career and family life and the strategies she uses to prevent and combat symptoms of burnout.    Connect with our guest: You can reach Dr. Renita White on her website: www.renitawhitemd.com and check out her podcast "Cradle & All" located on any podcast streaming platform.

“If you have a passion for medicine, don't let some of the challenges get in the way of that passion ”. This is a powerful statement, by our featured guest Dr. Paryani, especially during this time when so many healthcare professionals are experiencing symptoms of burnout and contemplating leaving the healthcare profession.  During our discussion, Dr. Paryani shares his experience working in the medical field. He walks us through his journey into medicine, the challenges of medical school, the fears he's faced and overcome along the way, and how he overcame what was disguised as a loss of passion for medicine but in reality, was something altogether different.   About our featured guest: Dr. Nitesh Paryani is a third-generation radiation oncologist and the owner of Tampa Oncology and Proton (www.topdocsfl.com). To reach him directly go to the above website and click on the "Contact Us" link.

Episode 73 of the Hope4Med podcast features DNP Veronica Sampayo. During this conversation, Dr. Sampayo shares with us how a health scare for her husband completely changed the trajectory of her life.  She details the emotional turmoil as well as the mental and physical effects she has experienced throughout her healthcare career.  Dr. Sampayo has had numerous transitions, from bedside nursing to Nurse Practitioner to Doctor of Nursing Practice. It was during those various career transitions that Dr. Sampayo saw a gap in the healthcare field in the form of a lack of sufficient career knowledge to support the transition from the role of nursing to the Nurse Practioner; a gap she now fills through her work as CEO and Chief NP at The Clinicians Life.   About our Speaker: DNP Veronica Sampayo is the CEO and chief NP coach at The Clinicians life.  To learn more about her work check out her website: https://www.theclinicianlife.com/ DNP Sampayo can also be reached on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclinicianlife/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclinicianlife  

During this episode, we’re going to examine the fallout of the Fed’s recent rate increase and what it means for not only the economy but to the average person.

The mind is one of the most powerful tools we have as humans. A minor change in a person's mindset have have lasting effects. If you think a situation is hopeless or impossible, then it will be. But, is it possible to change a hopeless situation around?   This question and more is what episode 72 explores with featured guest Dr. Tonya Caylor, a family medicine physician and physician coach in Anchorage, Alaska. She coaches in family medicine residencies to help faculty members and residents enjoy life and thrive in their chosen careers. In the podcast Dr. Caylor shares how she managed to regain her lotus of control and the transformative power a shift in mindset had on her career and life in general.    Connect with our guest: www.joyinfamilymedicine.com    

Episode 69 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Sujana Sunkara, an internist currently practicing addiction medicine and a certified life coach. Dr. Sunkara shares her experience with burnout and questioning her purpose in life, which led her to discover life coaching. She discusses how focusing on her emotional health through journaling and learning self-love helped her find her purpose and feel connected again with her family and patients.

We know sleep is an essential function for our body and mind, but how much sleep do we really need? What happens if you don't get enough sleep? Episode 68 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Olufunke Afolabi-Brown, a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician. Dr. Brown talks to us about the importance of sleep, in both quantity and quality. She discusses the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation and how we can create habits to get a restful sleep. She also shares sleep "hacks" to help shift workers optimize their sleep. Connect with our guest: Website: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/

Episode 64 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Stephanie Freeman, one of the nation's most acclaimed ICU physicians. She is double board-certified critical care, a best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. Dr. Freeman works with physicians who are struggling with their jobs, burnt out with their careers, or just want some career advice, helping physicians discover alternative jobs and careers in medicine so they can practice medicine on their own terms. She talks to us about being a lifelong locums physician and how she's learned to navigate the business side of medicine. We discuss contracts--and the importance of knowing your contracts--with corporate medical groups and hospital organizations. Connect with our guest: https://drstephanieicu.com/

In episode 63 of the Hope4Med podcast, we feature Dr. Carolyn Flynn, a board-certified family practice physician practicing hospital medicine for the past 17 years. She enjoys sharing her passion for wellness, including the power of a primarily plant-based diet, yoga, and meditation. Despite a love for learning and passion for education, Dr. Flynn talks about the realities she faced as a new attending physician, a wake-up call many of us can relate to. She shares how she overcame the challenges and found balance in her life. We discuss the valuable skills and lifestyle habits we often don't learn in medical school but can benefit students and new physicians in achieving longevity in their careers.

Episode 62 of the Hope4Med podcast features nurse practitioner Kizzy McCray-Sheppard. She is the Limitless Thought Leader and founder of Limitless Possibilities. Currently, she is a minister in addition to being a nurse practitioner, as well as an author, transformational speaker, and coach. She shares the life-threatening event that forced her to wake up and start listening to her body. Her purpose now is to inspire and encourage others to live limitlessly while focusing on self-care. NP McCray-Sheppard explains how learning our limits can allow us to learn how to become limitless. We discuss the importance of taking care of our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health to continue caring for others.  Connect with our guest: Website: https://limitlesspossibilitiesnow.com/

Episode 60 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Nicholas Fogelson, a surgeon in private practice in Portland, Oregon, focusing on pelvic pain and endometriosis. Dr. Fogelson shares his experiences in academic medicine that lead to burnout and unhappiness. He discusses how transitioning to private practice with a new practice model has helped him bring the joy back to practicing medicine and become a better doctor for his patients. Connect with our guest: Website: https://www.nwendometriosis.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicholas.fogelsonphysician

The fear of being sued is something that many healthcare professionals have. According to the AMA, approximately 50% of physicians age 55 and older report having been sued at some point in their careers.* Episode 51 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Mark Lopatin, a retired rheumatologist who is active in healthcare advocacy. Dr. Lopatin shares his experiences with lawsuits in his career and the lessons he learned from them. Despite doing the right thing, despite excellent charting, the facts didn't matter. He further discusses how the events affected him emotionally and mentally, and how he was able to recover by seeking help and moving forward. Check out Dr. Lopatin's book, Rheum for Improvement: The Evolution of a Health-Care Advocate: https://www.amazon.com/Rheum-Improvement-Evolution-Health-Care-Advocate/dp/1627343768 *Source: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/1-3-physicians-has-been-sued-age-55-1-2-hit-suit

"I can't. I'm stuck. I'm miserable. What would they think?" When considering changes in our life, however big or small, we often have thoughts of doubt and fears. How do we overcome that and realize we have the power to change? Episode 47 of the Hope4Med podcast features Erin Fortner, a lawyer-turned-medical-student. Erin shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a law career to medicine and the life lessons she learned along the way. In realizing she did not have to be a victim of circumstance, she took back her power and made a change in her life. We discuss mindset, positive thinking, and cutting back the negativity in our lives on the path to change for healthier, happier lives.

On episode 45 of the Hope4Med podcast, we feature Dr. Madeline Sutton, board-certified OB-GYN, author, speaker, and former CDC scientist with a passion for women's health and health equity. Dr. Sutton tells her story of experiencing burnout while juggling being a mother of three, working in clinical medicine, and being a CDC scientist. She shares how being intentional with her self-care and sharing experiences with sister-friends have helped her recover. We explore what self-care means and the need to schedule it into our life. Take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others! We also discuss the importance of diversity and representation in medicine. Connect with our guest on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter: @drmadelinemd

Feeling burnt out while working in a stressful system, she felt she had lost her voice, lost control. Something needed to change. Episode 44 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Estela Mota, a board-certified family medicine physician working in Texas. Dr. Mota takes us through her path to the medical field and shares her story of burnout while working in a busy, fee-for-service clinic. In learning more about herself and what drives her, she was able to take control over her mindset and her life. We discuss how the element of control contributes to feelings of burnout. Dr. Mota also shares how working in direct primary care has benefitted her and her patients. Connect with our guest: Website: https://www.mywavemd.com/

The nursing shortage and travel nursing have undoubtedly affected staffing in emergency departments. How is that affecting the staff emergency room nurses trying to fill in the gaps? This episode of the Hope4Med podcast features RN Kayla Mather, an ER nurse from Orlando, Florida. RN Mather tells her story of experiencing burnout while working in the emergency department during the COVID pandemic. She shares how she recovered from burnout through prioritizing herself and the self-care activities she enjoys. We discuss the importance of taking "me time" to improve our mental wellness and combat stress and burnout.

Women have made incredible strides in the surgical field but are still a minority in the operating room. This episode features board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Susan Trocciola who shares her experiences with gender bias and discrimination as a woman in surgery. She always focused and worked hard for her career, but everything changed when she was given a life-threatening diagnosis. Coming to the reality that life is not guaranteed, she worked to achieve a better work-life balance by setting boundaries and prioritizing her wellness. Her experiences as a patient also helped her see medicine from the other side, changing how she provides care to her patients.

This week, the Hope4Med podcast features a sports medicine/lifestyle medicine physician/coach in New York who has a story to tell about being a woman in the sports medicine world. She overcame negativity and doubt on her path to achieving her dream of becoming a sports medicine physician, emerging more resilient than before. She shares how she learned to balance being a mother, a wife, and a physician while still prioritizing self-care for her own physical and mental wellness. We also discuss student loan burden and how it contributes to feelings of burnout.

This episode of the Hope4Med podcast features Teresa Moerer, physical therapist, author, consultant, speaker, and artist. After experiencing burnout and feeling that something was missing in her career as a physical therapist, PT Moerer knew she needed to embrace her creativity. She discusses her multidisciplinary group therapy efforts in skilled rehabilitation, strengthening the body, brain, and spirit to achieve superior mobility and a sense of personal accomplishment. Based on her experiences, PT Moerer developed her Experi-Age framework that teaches others to create exceptional experiences while achieving their highest level of function. Connect with our guest: Website: https://www.teresamoerer.com/

In this week's episode of the Hope4Med podcast, we have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Omar Shaker about burnout, practicing self-compassion, and finding fulfillment. Dr. Shaker discusses his journey of overcoming burnout through befriending his inner critic and learning self-compassion. He shares evidence-based methods and tools to help battle burnout and measure fulfillment.  Connect with our guest, Dr. Omar Shaker: Email: [email protected] Website: https://gumption.ink/

In this Hope4Med podcast episode, we have an in-depth conversation with RN Michelle Lemmons, who shares her experiences as an OR nurse and clinical educator. We explore the truths behind the commonly heard phrase "nurses eat their young" and how we can change the culture for the next generation of healthcare professionals.

In this Hope4Med episode, we have a conversation with Deborah Rosasco, who shares her journey from firefighter EMT to discovering a passion for coaching to help others improve their lives. We discuss what it means to allow yourself to be vulnerable, acknowledge your needs and then create closeness in the important relationships in your life. Connect with our guest, Deborah Rosasco Website: https://www.willingcouples.com/

In this week's episode, we have an in-depth conversation with pharmacist Dr. Jessica Louie and discuss the value of finding your why. Dr. Louie shares with us her personal story of burnout and her journey that led her to create the Burnout Doctor Method. Connect with our guest, Dr. Jessica Louie: Website: https://drjessicalouie.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrJessicaLouie The Burnout Doctor Podcast: https://drjessicalouie.com/podcast/

Why do we stay in abusive systems? Why do we feel guilty for wanting to leave a career that is killing us? In this file, Dr. JB and Dr. Claiborne discuss the "Unconscious Blocks" that dictate a physician’s life. Dr. Claiborne shares her own near-miss with suicide during residency—staring at a bottle of pills—and her subsequent pivot into Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). We treat the mind like an iceberg: the conscious mind (willpower) is only the tip, but the unconscious mind (trauma/programming) is what sinks the ship. You will learn: The "Iceberg" Pathology: Why conscious logic isn't enough to stop burnout. NLP & Hypnosis: A clinical breakdown of how to reprogram limiting beliefs without reliving the trauma. The Permission Slip: Why changing careers 15 times is not failure—it’s evolution.

"Resiliency" has become a weaponized term in healthcare. Administrators use it to demand that providers withstand infinite pressure without breaking. In this file, Dr. JB analyzes the materials science of the human spirit. We deconstruct the Oxford definition of resilience ("elasticity") and prove why being a "rubber band" is a fatal strategy for a doctor. Dr. JB proposes a new metallurgical standard for the profession: Gold. We don't need to bounce back to who we were; we need to withstand the heat and transform into something purer. You will learn: The Physics of Failure: Why springs and rubber bands eventually become disfigured or snap. The Gold Standard: How to use the heat of the profession (1,947°F) to melt and reform, rather than break. The Tesla Diagnostic: Why a stalled car isn't "broken"—it’s just empty.

We have assessed the pulse of the healthcare system, and it is thready. In this file, Dr. JB argues that the medical community has misdiagnosed its own suffering. We are not "burned out" due to a lack of resilience; we are "morally injured" by a system that forces us to compromise patient care for profit. We trace the etiology of this psychological wound, from W. Edwards Deming’s systems theory to the battlefield definitions of Moral Injury. If you feel a visceral rage when an administrator tells you to "be more resilient," this episode explains the physiology of that anger. You will learn: The "Resilience" Insult: Why telling a doctor to be resilient is gaslighting. The Deming Rule: Why 94% of workplace failure is the system, not the worker. The New Diagnosis: How to distinguish between exhaustion (burnout) and the violation of your ethical code (moral injury).

On this week's episode of the Hope4Med podcast, we host an in-depth conversation with Dr. Jamie Wilkey a former retail pharmacist turned entrepreneur.  Connect with our guest, Dr. Jamie Wilkey: Website: https://www.drjamiewilkey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jamie-wilkey-9b57a511a/

It's vital to separate home life from work life. Setting boundaries is one way to accomplish this. This week the Hope4Med Podcast hosted a discussion with Dr. Jonathan Randle a Physical Therapist about his journey into learning the importance of setting professional boundaries. Connect with our guest, physical therapist Dr. Jonathan Randle: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-randle-30a144191/

Most medical training focuses on the patient’s physiology, but ignores the provider’s psychological injury. In this file, Dr. Galanos diagnoses a condition missing from the literature: Cumulative Grief. We dissect the long-term impact of suppressing sadness in high-acuity specialties (ER, ICU, Oncology) and why the "Healthcare Hero" label is actually a risk factor for burnout. Dr. Galanos presents his clinical intervention for the team—"The Pause"—and explains how to survive the "woulda, coulda, shoulda" spiral after a bad outcome. You will learn: Why attendings are at higher risk for grief-related burnout than residents. The "Pause" Protocol: A 60-second intervention to use after a patient death. Why "Resilience Training" fails without structural support.

During this episode, we’ll look at the steps people who are very close to retirement may want to take to ensure their financial strategies are as solid as possible so they leap into retirement with optimism and confidence.

During this episode, we’re going to look at some of the common financial fears that people nearing retirement often experience and how they can be overcome. In the final segment, we’ll discuss how you can develop a savings target for retirement.

During this episode, we’re going to look at some of the common financial fears that people nearing retirement often experience and how they can be overcome. In the final segment, we’ll discuss how you can develop a savings target for retirement.

What does it mean to have a “custom” retirement plan... and do you even have a plan?

During this episode, we’ll look at the steps people who are very close to retirement may want to take to ensure their financial strategies are as solid as possible so they leap into retirement with optimism and confidence.

During this episode, we’ll examine eight scenarios when temporarily pausing saving for retirement may make broader financial sense.

Retirement planning doesn’t need to be difficult... you just need tips to help smooth out the process.

During this episode, we’re going to look at some of the common financial fears that people nearing retirement often experience and how they can be overcome. In the final segment, we’ll discuss how you can develop a savings target for retirement.

In this episode, we discuss employment anxiety among older workers and look at some jobs that are in demand for them, especially those who are 62 and older.

Understanding different tax strategies to take advantage of an up and down market

In this episode Anthony welcomes special guest Mike Schonberg, president of Schonberg Care. A big part of retirement is where you can live comfortably and get the care you need. Mike and Anthony talk about what you need to know about Senior living and care. Please visit www.schonbergcare.com for more information!

During this episode, we’ll examine eight scenarios when temporarily pausing saving for retirement may make broader financial sense.

During this episode, we’ll discuss how you may be able to use Black Friday to your advantage when it comes to buying big-ticket items and holiday gifts. We’ll also examine ways you can better prepare your finances for the holidays.