Doctors Changing Medicine

Why is sleep important and how can we get better at it?

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​​In this week’s episode, I interview Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, assistant professor of pediatrics, board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician. She helps children sleep better and breathe better and by extension, she helps improve the sleep of their parents.

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​​In addition to teaching and seeing patients, Dr. Brown is a speaker and writer and the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is passionate about educating and empowering busy women and their children on the importance of prioritizing sleep to achieve their optimal health and live to their fullest potential.

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​​In a nutshell, we talk about: 

• ​​What triggered Dr. Brown's mission.
• ​​The negative effects of being sleep-deprived.
• ​​Dr. Brown's process from owning her voice to creating a business and putting herself out there.
• ​​Some of the things that Dr. Brown has gotten off her plate to free up time to do business.
• ​​Where to find the people you can delegate tasks to.
• ​​How to overcome the fears associated with starting a business.

​​... and so much more!

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​​Featured in the show:

​​Instagram: @restfulsleepMD

​​Facebook: funkeafolabi-brown

​​Website: www.restfulsleepmd.com

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Have you ever come across a doctor's profile on TikTok? Well, if you haven't, you definitely should tune in to this episode!

Dr. Degha Fongod is a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing aesthetic medicine in Northern Virginia. She uses the power of short video content creation to grow her private practice and teaches fellow doctors how to do it! In fact, one of her TikTok videos went viral and made her five figures! 

Dr. Fongod established her concierge medical practice in 2018, and is a mother to her two lovely daughters. Her primary focus is on Holistic Women’s Health, Weight Loss, and Aesthetic Medicine.

Tune in to learn more about:

• How Dr. Fongod, a Board Certified Physician, got into doing TikTok.
• Why every doctor should be on TikTok.
• How often you should be posting on TikTok to organically grow your following.
• How to figure out the content to post so the algorithm can fall in love with you and explode your brand.
• The impact that TikTok has had on Dr. Fongod's business.
• Steps you should take if you are looking into getting on TikTok.

... and so much more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdeemd

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdeemd

Facebook Group: Video Marketing for doctors

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Today's episode is such a befitting episode for the holiday season. It's about philanthropy. I know you could be thinking that philanthropy is only for the super-rich, but hold that thought! Dr. Recha Bergstrom, a radiologist based out of Northern California thinks otherwise. 

After Dr. Bergstrom's son was born eight weeks early, he needed to stay in NICU for six weeks. Finding a comfortable place to stay across the street meant that she was in a position to frequently visit him in NICU and had access to everything she needed. Being on the receiving end of other people's charity opened her eyes to the endless possibilities. 

Dr. Bergstrom is now the founder of The Physician Philanthropist, where she helps physicians learn how to maximize their philanthropic impact intelligently to achieve the greatest personal, community, and worldwide benefit.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How Recha became a philanthropy educator for physicians.
• Why you don’t need to be a billionaire to be a philanthropist.
• Some of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to philanthropy.
• How to decide where you want to start your giving journey and how you can support the causes that matter to you.
• Why Dr. Bergstrom's course exists and what you will benefit from it.
• What you should know as far as charitable donations and taxes are concerned.

... and so much more!

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Dr. Bergstrom's website: www.thephysicianphilanthropist.com

Dr. Bergstrom's Facebook: The Physician Philanthropist

Dr. Bergstrom's Instagram: @physicianphilanthropist

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Is private practice a dying industry? Dr. Karen Kaufman has an answer for you! 

 Dr. Kaufman is double board-certified in Allergy Immunology and Internal Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, and has been recognized repeatedly as a Top Doctor in the greater Washington DC area.

Dr. Kaufman made a bold step of starting her now thriving solo practice in Virginia during the pandemic. She has since clocked 1000 patients in six months, with the number steadily increasing. She clearly is practicing medicine on her terms, providing the highest quality of care to her patients.

Tune in to learn more about:

• How Dr. Kaufman launched a successful practice at the height of the pandemic.
• How Dr. Kaufman identified an opportunity during a crisis.
• Whether private practice is dead or alive.
• Dr. Kaufman's experience in the first week of launching her practice.
• How Dr. Kaufman overcame the fear of marketing herself.
• Some of the wins that Dr. Kaufman has celebrated seven months down the line.
• Dr. Kaufman's advice to anyone thinking of getting into private practice. 

... and so much more!

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• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

Featured in the show:

Dr. Kaufman's website: kaufmanallergy.com

Dr. Kaufman on Instagram: @dr.kaufmanallergy

Dr. Kaufman on Facebook: Karen Kaufman DO, Allergist Immunologist

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Do physicians need a budget? The short answer - yes. The need for a budget doesn’t hinge on your pay stub. Instead, it’s about taking control of your finances and making every dollar work for you.

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Amanda Christian, a practicing physician and the co-founder of Money Over Milkshakes. Money Over Milkshakes is on a mission to provide personal finance content that is easy to digest, straightforward, and not influenced by sponsors or affiliates. Dr. Christian helps physicians figure out their personal finances, and I am sure there's a lot you're going to learn from our conversation. 

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• How Dr. Christian got into the financial space despite being an OBGYN.
• Some of the financial mistakes that doctors commonly make.
• Dr. Christian's advice on how to wisely spend your first attending check.
• Dr. Christian's new book, The Physician's Guide to Finance.

... and so much more!

Episode Sponsor:

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

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Dr. Christian's website: www.moneyovermilkshakes.com

Dr. Christian's new book: The Physician's Guide to Finance

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Today's episode is one of the most important interviews I have ever done. You are going to listen to Dr. Michelle Chestovich, a mom of 4, Family Physician, and Life Coach for Physician Moms. Michelle recently launched her podcast, Re-Mind Yourself, through which she offers tips and insights on mental health topics.  

Dr. Chestovich fully understood how important it is to allow yourself to feel ALL of your emotions when her kid sister, Gretchen, committed suicide in early March. This unthinkable tragedy led Michelle to set forth on a grief journey, and she's bringing her listeners, her social media followers, and anyone who will listen with her as she speaks openly about the pain she's processing. She's creating a safe space to talk about grief, loss, and the resulting trauma, while turning up the volume on suicide prevention awareness.

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• The incident that changed her life and gave her brand a new mission.
• The warning signs to look out for in a burnt-out physician.
• Why self-check should be a regular routine and how to do it. 
• How physicians can support Dr. Chestovich's mission.

... and so much more!

Episode Sponsor:

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

Featured in the show:

Dr. Chestovich's podcast:  Re-Mind Yourself

Dr. Chestovich's website: www.mamadoclifecoach.com

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In this episode, I speak to Dr. Diana Mercado, a family medicine physician in Texas. Dr. Mercado graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, earned her medical degree from the University of Texas, and did her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Diana became a family medicine physician so that minority patients would have a physician who “looks like them.” 

Today Dr. Diana Mercado is a mentor, Clinic Medical Director, and was recently elected Chief Medical Officer for Jackson County Hospital in Texas.

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• Dr. Mercado's struggles in medical school
• The circumstances surrounding Dr. Mercado's ADHD diagnosis
• Dr. Mercado's symptoms in childhood and what changed once she was diagnosed
• The ADHD traits that make Dr. Mercado a better doctor
•  The key to living successfully with ADHD

... and so much more!

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• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

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Dr. Mercado's website: https://www.adhd-lifecoach.com/

Dr. Mercado's email: [email protected]

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In today's episode, I had the privilege of speaking to Dr. Nerissa Kreher, a pediatric endocrinologist and the Chief Medical Officer of a biotech company and Founder of  IndustryMDCoach. Dr. Nerissa transitioned into the biotech/pharma industry early in her career and brings 15 years of experience working in the field. She started in Medical Affairs as a Medical Director then strategically moved to another company to gain Clinical Development experience. She has worked in small to large biotech/pharma organizations in both private and public companies.

She is passionate about her work and wants to help other physicians understand the possibilities for physicians in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Nerissa and I talk about:

• How she landed her first role in biotech.
• How to navigate the fear of a career change.
• The unlimited opportunities for physicians in pharma and biotech.
• The most common mistakes that physicians make as they try to go into the non-clinical space.
• Why she founded Industry MD Coach.

 ... and so much more!

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• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the theEntreMD Business School!

Featured in the show:

Website: https://industrymdcoach.com/

Facebook: The Industry MD Coach

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Our guest on this episode is Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician and co-founder of the grassroots Practicing Physicians of America. Dr. Mass and I talk about transparent pricing in the medical field, medical debt, and more. Marion also discusses what it is like to be an outspoken advocate while still working for a major system and gives advice to those who also want to become advocates.

Marion is a mother, a pediatrician, a community volunteer, a writer, and an advocate to ensure a high-quality, sustainable healthcare system in America that will attract bright hardworking minds in the future. She’s clearly on a mission to help doctors and patients take the driver's seat and evict the rent-seekers of medicine. By the end of this eye-opening episode, you will realize that Dr. Mass is definitely a blessing to the healthcare space. 

Tune in to learn more about:

• How Dr. Mass got to the part of becoming an advocate despite being a busy pediatrician.
• The mission of Practicing Physicians Of America and how they are impacting people’s lives. 
• Some of Practicing Physicians Of America’s big wins.
• Dr. Mass’ advice to physicians looking to get into healthcare activism.

… and so much more!

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• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

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Dr. Mass’ website: Practicing Physicians Of America

Dr. Mass’ LinkedIn: Marion Mass, M.D.

Dr. Mass’ Twitter: @mass_marion

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Dr. Fatu Forna is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Global Maternal Health Consultant, and Speaker who has been featured on CNN International for the kind of work she does. Dr. Forna is on a mission to improve the health of women and children around the world. She has served as the Lead for Reproductive and Maternal Health for the World Health Organization in Sierra Leone, as Director of Perinatal Safety and Quality and Chief of Women’s Services for Kaiser Permanente in Georgia, and as a Medical Epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Tune into today’s episode as Dr. Forna shares her experiences and challenges as a change-making woman and as a leader in global reproductive and maternal health.

In a nutshell, we talk about:

• The reason behind Dr. Forna’s mission to improve maternal health.
• The impacts of maternal mortality.
• How Dr. Forna crafted a career that reflects her personality.
• How to permit yourself to live the life you want.

...and so much more!

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• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

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Dr. Forna’s website: https://drfatuforna.com/

Dr. Forna’s Instagram: @drfatuforna

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