PA the FI Way

You have likely recently heard that the stock market value has dropped and has entered into a bear market, and this information may be causing some worry and confusion. In this episode, an overview is provided about what bear markets are, why you should likely not sell your investments at this time, and why staying invested in the market can actually be a good thing for your future. 

Resources mentioned:

frontlinepay.mn.gov 

Book and Audiobook: The Simple Path to Wealth by J. L. Collins

A guided meditation for when the stock market is dropping by J. L. Collins

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Have you ever thought that traveling and going on adventures would have to stop either when you have kids or when you are saving money to pursue financial independence as a physician associate / physician assistant? Heidi will share how those beliefs are misconceptions! 

Heidi Dusek is the founder and host of Ordinary Sherpa podcast and brand designed to inspire families to connect through simple and authentic adventure experiences.  Heidi is well-versed in challenging the status quo, connecting people and designing experiences.  She has an adventurous lens on life, using empathy and curiosity as critical threads in the fabric of designing an authentic and memorable life. Heidi and her family travel frequently, spend a significant amount of time outside, and create simple adventure experiences near and far.  As a working executive, she did not want to choose between her career, being a mom, or having an adventure-filled life resulting in her latest book, Beyond Normal: a field guide to embracing adventure, exploring the wilderness and designing an extraordinary life with kids. 

In this episode we discuss the benefits of trying to incorporate simple and affordable family adventures, and we review some of the neuroscience and research that support how beneficial adventuring can be. Take a listen to be inspired to plan an adventure today in your own backyard! 

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Visit ordinarysherpa.com to learn more, check out her podcast and book, Beyond Normal, and to connect with Heidi! 

Instagram: @ordinarysherpa https://www.instagram.com/ordinarysherpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ordinarysherpa/

Interested in learning more about travel hacking with travel rewards from credit cards? Check out this blog post: http://pathefiway.com/how-to-utilize-travel-rewards-for.../

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Unfortunately, many physician associates / physician assistants have experienced or will experience burnout. Meg Leddy, PA-C, went from experiencing burnout to teaching other PAs and other healthcare professionals about burnout and wellbeing. In this episode, Meg shares her burnout story, and also discusses why sleep and other elements of self-care are so important for helping with burnout. We also discuss how physician associate / physician assistant finances affect burnout. She is the host of the podcast called "Burnout: What I Have Learned So Far with Meg Leddy", so you definitely have to check out her show where she provides education as well as tips about treating and preventing burnout!

Check out Meg's website: https://www.megleddy.com 

Follow Meg on Instagram: @megleddy923 

Books mentioned in this episode: 

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle 

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are 

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

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Did you make it to the AAPA Conference 2022 this week in Indianapolis, or are you planning on attending next year in Nashville? In this episode, I share some of the highlights of this years' conference as well as what you can expect when you attend an AAPA conference as a physician associate / physician assistant.

During the conference this year, it was so interesting to hear Simone Biles and Jane Pauley discuss their mental health journeys over the years. Hayley Arceneaux then shared her incredible story of being a pediatric cancer survivor, working for St. Jude's as a PA, then getting to be part of the SpaceX Inspiration 4 team where she was the first PA in space as their medical officer. She is such an inspiration and an example of a PA doing some pretty cool stuff! 

NCCPA also provided an update on PANRE-LA during the conference, which is the alternative to the PANRE (previously the only option for a recertification exam for PAs). Take a listen to hear about the overview of the exam as well as some of the benefits of this exam option. If you're due for recertification in 2024, 2025, or 2026, the application period for PANRE-LA opens soon in July 2022! Learn more about PANRE-LA here: https://www.nccpa.net/news/panre-la/ 

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If you're fortunate enough to learn about financial independence and starting to become financially literate before PA school, what can you do ahead of time to prepare and set yourself up for success? Rebecca is a brand new PA student (she just started last week!), and her husband, Skyler, is the FI part of the couple as he loves spreadsheets and optimizing their finances. They also share how they can communicate well as a couple when trying to discuss finances on their way to FI. Whether you're a pre-PA student, PA student, or a married PA, you'll find the information in this episode helpful! 

Today's episode was sponsored by Student Loan Advice . Reach out to Andrew to have a consult for the best way to pay off your student loans! 

Find Skyler's podcast (Money Talk with Skyler Fleming): 

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Mira, who goes by The Neurodivergent Pre-PA, has received the exciting news that she was accepted into two PA programs and is also on the wait list of others. She plans to start PA school in the fall of 2022. During our discussion, Mira shares what her school and work experiences have been like as a neurodivergent individual. Her life experiences have prompted her to be an advocate for those with disabilities. She also shares some of the financial struggles and considerations that she has had as a Pre-PA student, and how she is beginning her journey to become a future PA on the way to financial independence! 

Use code PAFI (in all caps) at mypabox.com  for 15% off your My PA Box subscription! Take a listen to episode 044 to learn more about My PA Box. 

Apply to the PA-preneurs Giving Back Scholarship! Applications are due by June 1st, 2022. 

Connect with Mira: 

Follow on Instagram or TikTok: @the.neurodivergent.prepa 

Connect on LinkedIn

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Jeff, who refers to himself as a "retired chiropractor" turned PA-C, shares his incredibly unique story of how he has pursued many career paths prior to recently becoming a PA. He has also tried various hobbies over the years, enjoyed various roadtrips and sabbaticals, and has embraced the minimalism lifestyle. He also discusses how minimalistic concepts correlate well with several financial independence concepts. Take a listen to hear how a wandering path can actually be quite intentional living! 

Resources mentioned:

Books: 

The Simple Path to Wealth 

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Everything that Remains

The Year of Less 

Adventures in Opting Out 

Websites: 

https://www.theminimalists.com 

https://www.becomingminimalist.com 

https://konmari.com 

https://www.caitflanders.com 

Poem where the concept of "Daily Delight" comes from: https://poetrysociety.org/features/readinginthedark/c-dale-young

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Have you ever considered moving to another country, and then wondered if you could still practice medicine as a physician associate or a physician assistant while living there? There are now several countries where you could work as a PA, and the amount of countries that recognize the PA profession keeps expanding. Megan, aka The Expat PA, joins the show to share her experience having transitioned from being trained and practicing in the US to now living abroad and practicing in the UK. The best part is that she can help guide you through the process so you can work overseas if interested as well! In this episode, we also discuss what it's like practicing medicine abroad as well as utilizing a national healthcare system in the UK. Megan also shares why she thinks that pursuing financial independence helps you as a PA to have more flexible options throughout your career. You don't want to miss this informative conversation, and consider sharing the link to this episode with a PA colleague who has talked about practicing abroad! 

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Some women and moms find that learning about finances can seem challenging. Jen Narciso, host of the Investor Mama podcast, started her show to help with some of these challenges and prove that investing while pursuing financial independence is for everyone. We dive into a variety of topics in this episode including motherhood, relationships with significant others, real estate investing, house hacking, caring for aging parents, and loss of loved ones. It is critical that women feel empowered to learn about finances for so many reasons, so don't miss this discussion! 

Connect with Jen from Investor Mama: 

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Karen Calcaño, PA-C, is our lovely guest on today's episode, which is Part 2 of a two part series. Karen shares her amazing and moving story of resilience as she became a first gen PA, then struggled with burnout in our broken healthcare system, and now is focused on building both wealth and a life she loves. She also dives into some tips on how to be more productive in this episode. The best part is that she has incredible resources to help you on her blog, www.scalpelandheart.com , and she also just opened up her Personal Statement Mastery course to help pre-PA students with their personal statements!

Resources mentioned in the show: 

Karen's post on burnout and recovery - BURNOUT IN HEALTHCARE: 3 PILLARS OF RECOVERY 

Karen't post on productivity - HOW TO BE RADICALLY MORE PRODUCTIVE 

Your Money or Your Life (book) 

Follow Karen on Instagram! @kcalcano 

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