The PA Is In | Tracy Bingaman | Physician Assistant/Physician Associate/PA-C/PA-S/PA Student

I love to highlight Unicorn PAs, especially PAs who are working in rarer, unique specialities. My guest today absolutely fits that bill! Paige Grasso is a surgical PA working in transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. Paige shares what life is like as a transplant surgery PA and how she got started in this unique speciality.

We also discuss what every clinician (regardless of specialty) needs to know about patients who’ve received an organ transplant, specifically in regards to immunosuppression therapy. 

In addition, Paige and I talk about interviewing for a new job, whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned PA. What should you ask about when interviewing and what is important to look for during the orientation period of a new job?

Tune in to hear Paige’s unique perspective as a transplant surgery PA and how you can apply some of these pearls to your own practice. Join in Paige’s excitement of “doing what no one else is doing” in this niche specialty at the intersection of surgery and medicine. 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-grasso-pa-c-8427b31a8

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In this episode of The PA Is In, host Tracy Bingaman gets personal as she reflects on the choices and habits that contributed to her professional burnout. Tracy shares the decisions she made—like overcommitting, saying yes too often, and neglecting her boundaries—that led her to a breaking point. More importantly, she explains how taking ownership of these actions allowed her to regain control and rebuild a career that supports both her professional and personal well-being. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or burned out, this episode will empower you to reflect on your own choices and take meaningful steps toward recovery.

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COACHING

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LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST ⁠https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog⁠

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I am so excited to share today’s guest, PA Tara Cross. Tara currently works as an orthopedic PA but also runs her own business teaching wilderness medicine of all levels. From teaching lay people basic first aid and CPR to running advanced life support courses for PAs and paramedics, Tara loves to share her knowledge of wilderness medicine and safety. 

In today’s episode, Tara tells us what to do if we encounter an emergency outside the walls of our hospital or clinic. She details what we should have on hand to be prepared for an emergency, whether we’re hiking the backcountry or at our kid’s soccer game. Tara discusses the basics everyone should know and how to adjust our mindset from waiting for CT or ultrasound results to using the limited resources we have on hand to triage the situation and stabilize the patient. 

Listen in to learn what you can apply today to increase safety and be prepared on your next camping trip or next trip to the playground. 

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CONNECT WITH TARA

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluemountainmedic

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563335155764

Website: www.wildmed.com

COACHING

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LINKS

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We’re kicking off a new series all about back to money basics with this episode on the podcast. Joining me as a special guest for this series is my very own virtual assistant, Sarah Miller. Sarah is a critical care PA, a VA, and also a finance guru. Sarah shares how and why she became a VA as well as how a strong foundation in money management allowed her the financial freedom to make different decisions regarding her career and family. She was able to make decisions based on her values and what worked best for her family, not solely based on money. 

We want you to also have that financial freedom. To be able to make decisions based on your values and what’s important to you, not based only on finances. We want you to choose your job, where you live, how you raise your children, what kinds of vacations you go on, etc based on what you want, not only on the cost associated.

Financial freedom brings you choices, time freedom, and the ability to create the life you love. Let’s dig into the basics of money so that you, too, can build a solid financial foundation for your future. 

SPONSORS

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CONNECT WITH SARAH

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-miller-pa-va/

RESOURCES

Previous episode: Never Say Never: The Journey of a Critical Care PA

ChooseFI: www.choosefi.com

COACHING

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LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

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It’s a common struggle many of us face: getting stuck in a personal or professional rut. Whether you’re feeling unmotivated in your career, overwhelmed by burnout, or simply stuck in a daily routine, this episode offers powerful strategies to help you break free and rediscover your momentum. 

Tracy shares practical tips, from setting small achievable goals to reconnecting with your “why,” that will inspire you to take action and move forward with clarity and renewed energy.

If you’re ready to shake things up and find your groove again, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

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COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

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I have a very special guest on today’s episode - my personal eating habits and weight loss coach, Kate Johnston. Kate is a former PA-C turned coach. After landing her dream job in orthopedic surgery, Kate started struggling with her eating habits and began to gain weight. After several attempts at losing weight but then gaining it back, she found the secret to heal her relationship with food. By changing not only her eating habits but also her mindset, she was able to make a sustainable positive change in her lifestyle. Now Kate wants to share what she’s learned with other healthcare clinicians and career women. 

Tune into today’s episode to learn how to eat with intention so that you can achieve sustainable weight loss that lasts. No more yo yo dieting or chasing the latest weight loss gimmick. Kate shares her proven system of how to feel your hunger signals and then use that feeling to choose your action. She gives tips for busy PAs and working parents on how to incorporate intentional eating even on your busiest days in the hospital or clinic. Kate also describes how her program is different from other healthy eating and weight loss programs out there. 

If you’re looking to make positive lifestyle changes that will remain a part of your life, then look no further. Press play to learn actionable steps you can implement today so that you can begin to transform your eating habits and achieve sustainable weight loss. 

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CONNECT WITH KATE JOHNSTON COACHING

Website: https://katemjohnston.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-johnston-59a03a1bb/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katejohnstoncoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateMJohnstonCoaching

Podcast: Eating Habits for Life

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LINKS

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Have you ever had a personal medical diagnosis or event happen in your life that initially felt like a huge barrier or burden? You didn’t know how you would move past it or learn to live with this barrier in your life. That’s initially how today’s guest, Dane Thomas, felt when he was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult 10 years into his PA career. 

But Dane didn’t let his ADHD diagnosis be a detriment to his PA practice or his personal life. Dane found ways to harness his ADHD tendencies to use them as a superpower so that he could be an incredible PA and person. Dane embraced what he initially perceived to be a weakness in order to develop his diagnosis into a strength.

Tune in today’s episode as Dane and I discuss how everyone with mental health issues and learning disabilities have the capacity to achieve great things in their lives. By changing our mindset and utilizing our personality traits in different ways, we can harness what can initially be perceived as a detriment into a strength. Listen in as we discuss how learning to be adaptable and flexible can create positive changes in our own lives, which can be reflected in taking better care of our patients. 

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CONNECT WITH DANE

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dane-thomas-pac

COACHING

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LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

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Burnout is an alarmingly common issue among healthcare providers, but it doesn’t have to be accepted as the norm. Studies show that between 40-90% of healthcare workers are experiencing symptoms of burnout. In this episode, we uncover six of the most prominent signs of burnout in healthcare professionals and explore practical strategies to combat it.

Tune in to learn how to reclaim your energy and vitality, both at work and in your personal life.

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ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC: https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/financialadvisorforpas 

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

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⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

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I have two special guests on today’s episode - second year PA student, Jess Moss and her service dog, Kenley. Jess was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes when she was 9 years old. Kenley has been her service dog since Jess was in 12th grade. Now, Jess and Kenley are second year PA students on rotations. 

Tune into today’s episode to learn more about life with a service dog and how Kenley assists Jess in her daily life. Jess and I discuss how she’s navigating PA school and rotations with Kenley. We also discuss best practices of treating patients with diabetes in different clinical scenarios. 

Listen in to our conversation on how to advocate for ourselves as well as for our patients. As healthcare professionals, we should be on the forefront of raising awareness of the importance of understanding and accommodating different patients’ disabilities and needs. 

SPONSORS

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CONNECT WITH JESS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-mosspas/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessm44/

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support