In this episode I answer one of the most common questions I have been getting over the past 6 months which is, "How did you have a baby WHILE running a solo practice?" including

• how I prepared the practice and my patients for an upcoming leave
• how I handled coverage and membership payments
• what responsibilities I still had while I was out of office
• how my experience compared to having a baby in traditional practice and which was easier

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

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Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

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In this episode I share my own fears of failure, both past and present, as well as thoughts and strategies that helped me overcome them including

• acknowledging the reality that micropractices CAN fail
• examining the alternatives
• considering opportunity cost or the risk of never trying
• reframing failure and drivers for change and progress

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

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Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

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In this episode I discuss 3 concrete ways you can use AI in any primary care model to become more efficient immediately, including

• why efficiency is helpful for everyone but critical in micropractice
• why I no longer use or pay for UpToDate
• how I minimize documentation time
• how I quickly create high quality appeals and other letters in minutes

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

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Email me at [email protected]
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Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

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In this episode I discuss the most common way doctors attempt to network and why it doesn't usually work. I then share 4 simple strategies to use to make networking more effective, including

• how marketing in micropractice is different from marketing in traditional private practice or employed practice
• why bringing cookies is not enough and what to offer instead
• tips for building authentic connections that will help create your referral base
• examples of what has worked well for me in growing my micropractice from 0 to 150 in 2 years

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

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Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

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In this episode I interview fellow Micropractice Mama, Dr. Marion Woerner of Dot's Place Pediatrics in Houston, TX. In this conversation with discuss

• what led Marion to quit her outpatient pediatrics job after 7 year of practice in a large health system
• how she dealt with skepticism and doubt (internal and external) as she was preparing to go solo
• her timeline from learning about direct care to launching her micropractice
• what it's like to be "on" 24/7
• how her life has changed since making the transition to direct care

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
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Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine.

In this episode I discuss ways you can start setting yourself up for micropractice success while still working as an employed physician, including:

• questions to ask yourself to hone in on your zone of genius
• how to build and own your personal brand as a physician
• ways to distinguish your unique value and practice style
• how to build a patient panel full of loyal patients you enjoy seeing

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine.

In this episode I chat with Dr. Una, a private practice pediatrician, business coach and founder of EntreMD about money, mindset and practicing medicine on your terms, including:

• Dr. Una's journey from a fresh-out-of-training, pregnant doctor to private practice owner
• Her "A-ha" moment about business that helped her overcome fear and potential failure
• How you can start building a personal brand while still employed
• What to do if money & business give you the "ick"
• What medicine on your terms can look like
• Practical tips on balancing work and motherhood

To learn more about Dr. Una (books, podcast, business school and more) check out the EntreMD website here.

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine.

If you've reached out to me and asked "Can we chat?" or "Where do I start?" this episode is for you! In it I cover 5 great free or low-cost resources to get you started on your direct care micropractice journey.

Links mentioned in the episode:

My DPC Story Podcast: https://www.mydpcstory.com/

"Start-Up DPC: How to Start & Grow Your Direct Primary Care Practice" by Dr. Paul Thomas:  https://a.co/d/fkkq74x

"Sparks Start Fires: A Guide for Dreamers Who Are Also Doctors" by Dr. Julie Gunther: https://a.co/d/h8KtKEA

"The Official Guide To Starting Your Own Direct Primary Care Practice" by Dr. Douglas Farrago: https://a.co/d/b0Bkgea

Micropractice Memo Newsletter: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/p41s0szfqv

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine.

In this episode I'm sharing 3 pieces of advice that are extremely common and potentially harmful to the success of your future micopractice, including

• the bad advice I got from my dad (a seasoned private practice owner of 40+ years)
• the advice I ignored in order to stay true to my own mission & strengths as a doctor
• the advice I got from a DPC pioneer who told me I had a 90% chance of failure (and I proved him wrong)

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine.

In this episode I share some thoughts I had about motherhood and how I reframed those to empower rather than hinder me, including

• the thought about motherhood that I felt guilty for having
• the thought experiment that helped me reframe motherhood
• why motherhood is a superpower
• why motherhood should actually push you towards micropractice, not hinder you from it

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

Register here for my next webinar, Making the Leap: Is Micropractice Right for You?, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 8pm CST via Zoom.

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine.