PA the FI Way

Does your life feel "crazy busy"? How do you manage ALL the tasks in life that you need to do in your personal life and your professional life? As healthcare professionals, we're all very familiar with triaging our patients. But what could it look like if you were to also triage your life so you could focus on things that are most urgent and matter the most to you? 

In this episode, I share the concepts that Dr. Darria Long discussed in her TEDx talk called "An ER Doctor on How to Triage Your Busy Life" that you can watch here. Additionally, I review 10 practical tips that you can implement to lower the stress and busyness in your life. This topic is essential because it's a constant work in progress for us all! 

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Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com 

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In this episode, the risks surrounding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program are reviewed. PSLF was established to incentivize individuals to pursue careers in public service by offering loan forgiveness after 10 years of qualifying payments. However, scrutiny has highlighted the various challenges and uncertainties that borrowers often face along the way.

From eligibility criteria to bureaucratic hurdles, the road to PSLF can be fraught with obstacles, leaving many borrowers disillusioned and disheartened. This episode explores the drawbacks and challenges inherent in relying on PSLF as a pathway to debt relief. While PSLF may offer benefits for some, its limitations and uncertainties should not be ignored.

Questions or thoughts about the show? Email [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com 

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Have you ever thought about monetizing your passions within medicine or without? Have you considered transitioning out of medicine altogether? Or have you ever thought about becoming a digital nomad and traveling the world? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you have to take a listen to this conversation with Chelsea! 

Dr. Chelsea Turgeon is an MD trained career coach, bestselling author, digital nomad, and host of the Life After Medicine podcast. In 2019 she left the hustle and grind of her OBGYN residency to travel the world and create a life of freedom. Now, she has a 6 figure coaching business helping healthcare professionals find careers that give them freedom and fulfillment. 

Connect with Chelsea...

Instagram: @coachchelsmd and @lifeaftermedicinepodcast

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/coachchelsmd 

Listen to her podcast: Life After Medicine

Read her book: Residency Drop Out

Questions or thoughts about the show? Email [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com 

Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

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This episode covers red flags and green flags to look for in physician assistant / physician associate jobs. The red flags can help you identify which jobs to avoid or to transition away from, and the green flags can help you identify which jobs would be great to accept or identify when you're in a great PA role. 

Questions or feedback? Email [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com 

Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

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In this episode, we're tackling a common challenge that many face: impulsive spending. Whether it's that tempting impulsive online purchase or the spontaneous splurge at the mall, impulsive spending can wreak havoc on our financial goals and leave us feeling frustrated and stressed. But I've got you covered with 10 practical tips to help you reduce those impulse purchases and take control of your finances.

From creating a budget to tracking your expenses and setting clear financial goals, we'll walk you through actionable strategies to curb impulsive spending habits. Plus, discover the power that mindfulness and intentional spending can have in managing your impulsive purchases so you can spend on the things you truly value in life. 

Questions or feedback? Email [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com 

Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

Follow or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/ 

Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway

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Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN joins me on the show to share her wealth of knowledge that she has as a Registered Dietitian and PA. Colleen provides several wonderful tips to help you save both time and money as a busy healthcare professional that is trying to make nutritious meals for yourself and your family. Join us as we discuss practical strategies, time-saving tips for meals, and budget-friendly foods designed to empower healthcare professionals to eat healthy without breaking the bank. 

Colleen also hosts an amazing podcast called Exam Room Nutrition where she helps clinicians learn how to discuss nutrition with their patients. 

Resource mentioned: savethefood.com 

She also created this resource to help you save even more time during your busy clinic days: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/STEER

Connect with Colleen: 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/examroomnutrition

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

Website: www.examroomnutrition.com

Email: [email protected]  

If you need some guidance on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities through Instagram or by emailing me at [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!

Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

Follow or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/ 

Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway

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Do you earn a six-figure salary, but wonder where in the world your money is going because you're still living paycheck to paycheck? Here are 10 reasons why high earners are still often living paycheck to paycheck as well as some tips for what you can do to get out of that cycle. 

If you need some guidance on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities through Instagram or by emailing me at [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!

Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

Follow or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/ 

Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway

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Are you married or in a serious relationship? Listen to learn the surprising benefits and drawbacks to both separate and joint bank accounts for married couples. 

Interestingly, some studies (linked below) have shown that couples that have joint accounts may be happier in their marriages and have stronger relationships. However, this may not be the best option for every couple, and some may find a compromise of a hybrid approach to be best for their situation. 

https://academic.oup.com/jcr/article/50/4/704/7077142?login=false

https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/document/2022-05/Pooling_finances_and_relations.pdf 

If you need some guidance on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities through Instagram or by emailing me at [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!

Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

Follow or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/ 

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In this episode, we cover the debated question of whether you should contribute to Roth retirement accounts (such as a Roth IRA or Roth 401K) or traditional retirement accounts (such as a traditional IRA or a traditional 401K)? You'll see that the answer to that question is both simple on the surface, yet more complex once you dive a bit deeper. 

If you need some guidance on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities through Instagram or by emailing me at [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!

Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

Follow or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/ 

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Lauren is a physician associate, and she and her husband have been investing in real estate for a few years in addition to her continuing to practice clinically as a PA. They have long term rentals (LTRs) and recently started a short term rental (STR). Their rental portfolio includes duplexes and single family homes.

Lauren shares how the decisions they have made on their way to financial independence have come down to the goals that they have set for themselves as well as their future family (spoiler alert: they are expecting their first baby shortly!). 

Take a listen to learn about real estate investing (REI) as a PA in addition to creating the goals that you want for your life and following through to reach them! 

Resources mentioned: 

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn

Check out their AirBnB in Little Falls, WI 

Win, Make, Give

BiggerPockets

Rich Dad Poor Dad (book)  

If you need some guidance on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities through Instagram or by emailing me at [email protected]

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!

Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

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