Dr. Stacey Poznanski is an emergency medicine physician, executive coach, entrepreneur, and mother of four—and the founder of Serenely Rooted and creator of The H.O.M.E. Course™ (Home Operations Made Easy).

After experiencing the burnout of trying to do it all, Stacey realized that her home needed the same level of structure, leadership, and intentionality we bring to medicine and business.

Through her company, Serenely Rooted, she now helps high-achieving parents create simple systems and rhythms that bring more clarity, calm, and connection to family life. Her work blends mindset, practical habits, and systems thinking—so parents can stop running on empty and start feeling like they’re truly leading their homes.

Learn more at: serenelyrooted.com

In this episode of Mind Behind the Curtain, Dr Jennie Eckstrom sits down with Dr. Stacey Poznanski, an ER physician, entrepreneur, and mom of four, to explore what happens when professional success doesn’t translate to life at home.

Stacey shares her journey from overwhelm to intentional living, and how she began applying the same systems used in medicine, protocols, metrics, and communication loops, to her family life.

The conversation also explores the tension many high-achievers feel: how the perfectionism that serves us professionally can quietly create friction at home—and what it looks like to redefine success in a more human, sustainable way.

Dr. Poznanski also introduces her upcoming 6-week H.O.M.E. Course (Home Operations Made Easy), launching this April.Designed for busy professionals, the course provides a practical framework to help you:

• Systematize your household
• Reduce mental load
• Create smoother, more supportive family rhythms

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In this energizing and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Jennie Eckstrom sits down with Dr. Una to explore the real journey behind EntreMD and the entrepreneurial transformation of a previously shy, introverted pediatrician who built multiple thriving businesses.

Dr. Una shares how her early days in a solo pediatric practice planted the first seeds of entrepreneurship. She recalls the anticlimactic moment after seeing her first patient as an attending—when she realized she couldn’t spend the next 40 years repeating the same 20 visits a day. A mentor’s suggestion to “start your own practice” shifted everything, despite her being only months out of residency and pregnant at the time.

This episode is a masterclass in mindset, reinvention, and leadership for physicians living in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Dr. Una is the visionary founder of EntreMD, an organization on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7- and 7+-figure businesses so they can practice medicine and live life on their own terms.

A board-certified pediatrician turned serial entrepreneur, Dr. Una leads the EntreMD Business School, hosts the Top 1% EntreMD Podcast, and is the bestselling author of multiple business books for physicians. Her work has been featured in Forbes, and EntreMD has earned a place twice on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies list.

Dr. Una resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children, and continues to serve as one of the most trusted voices reshaping what’s possible for physicians in business.

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In this episode of Mind Behind the Curtain, Dr. Jennie Eckstrom sits down with neuroradiologist and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Akshita Mehta to explore one of the most overlooked contributors to chronic disease and patient overwhelm: food quality.

As independent physicians, we see firsthand the downstream consequences of chronic microvascular disease, fatty liver, metabolic dysfunction, and inflammation. Dr. Mehta brings a radiologist’s eye and a systems-level perspective to a conversation about prevention that goes deeper than diet trends, focusing instead on how food is grown, sourced, harvested, handled, and absorbed.

This conversation is an anchor for any physician practicing outside of the traditional system who wants their patients to have real access, not just to care, but to information that truly changes health trajectories.

How to get in touch with Dr Akshita Mehta

 Instagram: thelifestyletoolkit

Email: [email protected]

Projects:
How to Eat docuseries: a 22-episode documentary about how to choose quality food products to combat chronic inflammation and disease prevention. 

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In this episode of Mind Behind the Curtain, Dr. Jennie sits down with guest, Dr. Latifat for a deeply honest, energizing conversation about money, identity, and what it really takes for women physicians to build seven-figure net worths without sacrificing their wellbeing.

Dr. Latifat shares her origin story, from arriving in the U.S., supporting her family, and training as a gastroenterologist, to the pivotal moment she realized that avoiding money would lead her straight into burnout. She describes how fear of a future she did not want pushed her to learn personal finance in a way that felt simple, compassionate, and sustainable.

She also introduces her upcoming 6 to 7™ program, a 16-week step-by-step system helping women physicians turn their six-figure income into a seven-figure net worth, without hustle, shame, or overwhelm.

Register at moneyfitmd.com/6to7

This episode is a must-listen for any physician craving freedom, clarity, and an aligned relationship with money.

Email: [email protected]
Website: MoneyfitMD
Facebook: MoneyfitMD | Facebook
Instagram: Latifat Akintade. MD. GI (@moneyfitmd)
Podcast: MONEYFITMD PODCAST on Apple Podcasts
Youtube: MoneyFITMD

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On this week’s episode of Mind Behind the Curtain, Dr. Jennie Eckstrom sits down with Dr. Courtney Downes—Emergency Medicine physician, avid traveler, and founder of Prescription to Travel MD. Dr. Downes helps busy professionals transform everyday expenses, CME dollars, and loyalty programs into intentional, restorative, luxury travel experiences without the luxury price tag.

In this conversation, we explore the mindset shift that turned travel into her personal prescription for wellness, the heartbreaking catalyst that pushed her to stop delaying joy, and the practical strategies she now teaches thousands of professionals who want to live fully now—not after retirement.

Whether you’re dreaming of the Maldives, planning a mom-and-me adventure, or simply trying to stop leaving points on the table, this episode shows what becomes possible when we design a life with intention, curiosity, and a little bit of travel hacking magic.

Connect with her:

Website: prescriptiontotravelmd.com

IG: @prescriptiontotravelmd

Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-tips-and-hacks-for-doctors-and/id1736339637

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In this episode of Mind Behind the Curtain, host Dr. Jennie Eckstrom sits down with Dr. Catherine Toomer, a family medicine physician, coach, and founder of The Total Weight Care Institute. Dr. Toomer shares her deeply personal journey from battling postpartum heart failure and type 2 diabetes to reclaiming her health through a holistic integration of medicine, mindset, and metabolism.

Together, they explore how redefining weight care goes beyond numbers on a scale, it’s about wholeness, healing, and honoring our humanity as both patients and physicians. This conversation dives into what it means to practice medicine authentically while nurturing the self behind the stethoscope.

Connect with Dr. Catherine Toomer
Website: www.drtoomer.com
Instagram: @drtoomer

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In this episode, Jennie welcomes Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, The Intimacy Doctor—a physician turned relationship and intimacy coach helping high-achieving couples reignite passion and connection without compromise.

Together, they explore how emotional intelligence, authenticity, and courageous self-expression transform relationships from functional to fulfilling. Dr. Alexandra shares her journey from medicine to coaching, her philosophy on “uncompromising intimacy,” and her mission to reshape how we experience long-term love.

Connect with Dr. Alexandra:

🌐 alexandrastockwell.com

📱 IG @intimacydoctor | FB Intimacy Doctor | 🎥 YouTube | 💼 LinkedIn

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In this episode of Mind Behind the Curtain, Dr. Amato shares how the devastating loss of her first patient to suicide sparked her search for better answers and ultimately reshaped her career. From embracing TMS and ketamine before they were mainstream to incorporating sleep, nutrition, trauma, and hormones into her practice, she reveals what it means to deliver truly integrative mental health care. Beyond the clinical side, Dr. Amato reflects on leadership, delegating, setting boundaries, and embracing conflict as a catalyst for growth. This conversation is about resilience, vision, and creating care models that honor both patients and physicians.

Dr. Amato’s book, Think Outside the Bottle, challenges the conventional, medication-first approach to psychiatry. It offers a fresh perspective on healing that goes beyond prescriptions, encouraging readers to explore holistic, root-cause solutions for mental health.

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What does it really take to build financial freedom while staying true to your values and purpose? In this inspiring episode, Uncluttered Mind, MD sits down with physician, investor, and coach Elaine to uncover her unconventional path from a multifaceted medical career to real estate success. They dive into the power of mentorship, the mindset shifts that fuel true growth, and the concept of impact freedom, where wealth isn’t just about money, but meaning. Whether you're a working parent, a purpose-driven professional, or just starting your investing journey, this conversation is packed with wisdom, heart, and actionable insight.

Connect with her at blackswanteam.com.

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In this episode Dr. Vickie Huang and Dr. Elizabeth Casalegno shared their journey of building a successful independent psychiatric practice in Los Angeles, discussing their career paths, challenges, and the importance of mentorship. They described their experience expanding their practice, including adding new locations and practitioners, while navigating the complexities of insurance and maintaining high-quality patient care. The doctors emphasized the value of trusting one's instincts, recognizing personal worth, and dreaming big when starting and growing a private practice.

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