Ep 194: How to Make It Easier to Pivot or Expand Your Career with Dr. Bertina Hooks

Ep 201: What Would You Do If? How to Prepare for the Travel Scenarios Most People Overlook with Dr. Julie Shamas Part 1

Dr. Julie Shamas is a board-certified emergency physician with 25 years of frontline experience. For over two decades, she managed the unexpected for a living—trauma, crisis, split-second decisions that meant the difference between life and death.  Her expertise extends far beyond the emergency department. Dr. Shamas has extensive training in disaster medicine, including CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) response protocols. She has led hospital disaster drills across multiple healthcare systems, training doctors and staff on emergency preparedness at an institutional level.  Her federal experience includes work with DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team), where she served in leadership, and collaboration with FBI rapid response teams in Texas. She has lectured medical professionals on real-world threats—not hypothetical scenarios, but documented events like the Aum Shinrikyo chemical attacks and projected threats to civilian infrastructure. Some of the topics we discussed were: * Common travel scenarios that can quickly become emergencies * Backup communication methods for when phones and GPS aren’t available * Planning ahead for international travel and large-scale disruptions * Practical lessons from real-world travel emergencies * Building a preparedness checklist to make travel safer and less stressful * Travel preparedness tips that makes travel safer and less stressful * How to prepare before your trip for handling unexpected situations And more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com [https://www.amazvitamd.com/] Email: hello@amazvitamd.com [hello@amazvitamd.com] Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ [https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/] Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/] Connect with Dr. Shamas: Website: preppingpartner.com [https://preppingpartner.com/] Free Guides: preppingpartner.com/free-guides [https://preppingpartner.com/free-guides.html] Free Prep Talks: preppingpartner.com/prep-talks [https://preppingpartner.com/prep-talks.html] STRANDED: preppingpartner.com/stranded [https://preppingpartner.com/stranded] Free 30-minute intro call: calendly.com/greg-preppingpartner/30min [https://calendly.com/greg-preppingpartner/30min] Doctor Preppers (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/1075520334511255 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1075520334511255] Professional Preppers Network (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/4209544192667497 [http://facebook.com/groups/4209544192667497]  Email: hello@preppingpartner.com [hello@preppingpartner.com]

Ep 200: Growing a Pediatric DPC—The Essential Growth Roadmap with Dr. Meaghan Andre

Dr. Meaghan Andre is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Empowering Pediatric Wellness, a concierge-style pediatric practice in Princeton, NJ. She created her DPC model to offer families the kind of care she believes in—personal, preventive, and rooted in lifestyle medicine. Her passion lies in helping children thrive through a whole-child approach that honors each family’s values, rhythms, and wellness goals. Some of the topics we discussed were: * Balancing an employed position while growing a pediatric DPC practice * Creating a flexible practice model through scheduling, telemedicine, and home visits * Using AI, automation, and virtual assistants to streamline administrative tasks * Setting healthy boundaries while providing personalized access for patients and families * Building referral networks through community partnerships and professional relationships * Growing your practice organically through networking, events, social media, and patient referrals * Leveraging testimonials, online reviews, and automated follow-up to support practice growth * Why reaching out to mentors and learning from other physicians can accelerate your journey And more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com [https://www.amazvitamd.com/] Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ [https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/] Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/] Connect with Dr. Andre: Website: www.EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com [http://www.empoweringpediatricwellness.com/] Instagram: @EmpoweringPediatrician [https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpediatrician/?hl=en] Email: Dr.Andre@EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com [Dr.Andre@EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com]

Ep 199: Launching a Pediatric DPC—The Essential Startup Checklist with Dr. Meaghan Andre

Dr. Meaghan Andre is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Empowering Pediatric Wellness, a concierge-style pediatric practice in Princeton, NJ. She created her DPC model to offer families the kind of care she believes in—personal, preventive, and rooted in lifestyle medicine. Her passion lies in helping children thrive through a whole-child approach that honors each family’s values, rhythms, and wellness goals. Some of the topics we discussed were: * Dr. Andre’s journey from traditional pediatrics to pediatric Direct Primary Care  * Defining your mission and ideal patient before launching your practice * Building an essential startup checklist—from forming an LLC to finding office space * Keeping startup costs low with a lean, flexible practice model * Learning from the DPC community and avoiding common startup mistakes * Finding mentors and resources to simplify the launch process * Balancing an employed position while gradually launching a DPC practice * Growing your practice one step at a time with a progress-over-perfection mindset And more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com [https://www.amazvitamd.com/] Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ [https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/] Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/] Connect with Dr. Andre: Website: www.EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com [http://www.empoweringpediatricwellness.com/] Instagram: @EmpoweringPediatrician [https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpediatrician/?hl=en] Email: Dr.Andre@EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com [Dr.Andre@EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com]

Ep 198: How to Thrive in Locums and End the Day on Time with Dr. Elisa Rosier

Elisa Rosier, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician, mother, and minimalist who helps physicians reclaim focus and freedom through intentional living. Currently writing her first book, Guided Focus, she lives a nomadic life between a frontier Alaska homestead and locum work in the Lower 48—proving that having less stuff creates more space to say yes to meaningful opportunities. Her work blends medicine, minimalism, and advocacy to support well-being for physicians and improved access to care for children in rural communities. Some of the topics we discussed were: * Why Dr. Rosier chose a career in locum tenens * What physicians should know before getting started with locums * Adjusting to new clinical settings, teams, and EMRs * Traveling light and creating routines that support life on assignment * Building community and staying connected while working away from home * Creating healthier boundaries between work and personal life * Dr. Rosier’s Guided Focus method for overcoming procrastination and finishing documentation before the end of the workday * Using simple systems to build productive habits and reduce mental clutter And more!  Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com [https://www.amazvitamd.com/] Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ [https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/] Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/] Connect with Dr. Rosier: Email: elisarosier@pacificpediatricsllc.com [elisarosier@pacificpediatricsllc.com] Website: websitehttps://www.pacificpediatricsak.com/ [websitehttps://www.pacificpediatricsak.com/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587429145074 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587429145074]

Ep 197: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Break Free From "Should" Thinking with Dr. Erica Bove

Erica Bove, MD, is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, She is also the CEO and founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility.  She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers women physicians to build their families with confidence, self compassion and community. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of.   In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, kayaking, skiing, reading, writing, and spending time with her inner circle. Some of the topics we discussed were:  * Dr. Kristin Neff’s three pillars of mindful self-compassion * Why self-compassion is often difficult for high-achieving women * The role “should” thinking plays in self-criticism and moving beyond it * Approaching setbacks with curiosity instead of self-judgment * What Dr. Bove calls “authentic hope” and how it differs from toxic positivity or wishful thinking * Clarifying values and reconnecting with a deeper “why” * Cultivating community, gratitude, and celebrating small wins * Savoring positive experiences in addition to listing moments of gratitude * Supporting the whole person, not just the diagnosis * Practicing healing through both science and compassion * How self-compassion calms the nervous system and supports emotional and physical well-being * Supporting patients through difficult decisions and setbacks * Identifying limiting beliefs and subconscious patterns * Training the brain to notice what works  * Setting boundaries and avoiding depletion * Healing the healer through compassion and connection Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com [https://www.amazvitamd.com/] Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ [https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/] Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/] Connect with Dr. Bove: Website: loveandsciencefertility.com [http://loveandsciencefertility.com] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173] IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/ [https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183] Podcast: loveandsciencefertility.com/podcast [http://loveandsciencefertility.com/podcast]