Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD

If you've been searching for a roadmap to true physician financial freedom, Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD, shares how he quit medicine and built lasting wealth through strategic investing, entrepreneurship, and mindset shifts. In this episode of Permission to Kick Ass, we unpack what it means to escape burnout and reclaim your time, money, and energy outside traditional medical practice. Dr. Loo opens up about his journey from physician to multimillionaire investor, offering real-world advice that speaks directly to those looking for: * financial independence for doctors * leaving medicine for entrepreneurship * passive income for physicians * burnout solutions for healthcare professionals * investment strategies for doctors 🎯 Whether you're a physician feeling stuck, burned out, or simply dreaming of more autonomy, Dr. Loo reveals how to turn frustration into financial freedom. His expertise in real estate investing, digital entrepreneurship, and personal finance coaching is uniquely tailored for professionals who want to thrive outside the traditional 9-to-5. 👀 This conversation is for you if: * You're wondering “Is it really possible to leave medicine and still thrive financially?” * You're tired of feeling trapped by a broken healthcare system * You want to learn how money can flow, work for you, and create a life of purpose * You need actionable insights from someone who’s walked the walk — and is now guiding others 💡 Expect honest stories, real strategies, and empowering insights into how to shift your life from overwhelmed to financially independent — without compromising your integrity or value as a physician. Timestamps (38:58) 00:00 - Intro: Meet Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD 01:00 - Why he quit medicine “on a whim” (and what really drove the decision) 02:50 - The moment he saw the 2008 crash as an opportunity, not a crisis 04:30 - Building passive income through real estate and equities 06:45 - From burned-out physician to financial coach and speaker 08:30 - The myth of the finish line: why you need purpose after financial freedom 11:15 - Tenants, toilets, and trash: the realities of real estate 13:30 - Why generosity (and money) need to flow 15:00 - Doctors and guilt: why receiving is just as important as giving 17:00 - The dangers of perfectionism and over-education 19:00 - What medical school doesn’t teach about money 21:45 - How systems keep physicians stuck (and how to escape them) 25:30 - The power of relationships, networking, and political capital 29:00 - What most people misunderstand about giving value 32:00 - Why he never watches TV and how that changed his mindset 34:30 - What every doctor needs to know about the system’s incentives 37:00 - Final thoughts + where to connect with Dr. Loo To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd [https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd] Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.   Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd] We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd [https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd] Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 [https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4] Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support] Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx] Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 [https://www.youtube.com/chL1357] Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo [https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo] Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18] Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/ [https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/] Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show! Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

In this episode, we explore AI for entrepreneurs with expert Aarti Anand—unpacking the systems, strategies, and mindset needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing digital world. If you’re a founder, solopreneur, or small business owner looking to simplify your workflow, reduce manual tasks, and reclaim your time, Aarti reveals exactly how to do it. Discover how to implement AI tools for founders and CEOs, adopt an AI-first CEO mindset, and develop business systems and automation strategies that actually scale—without burning out. This episode is your blueprint for how to use AI to automate and grow your business, whether you’re just starting out or stuck at a revenue ceiling. Aarti dives deep into: * The mindset shift required for modern entrepreneurs * Practical steps to automate repetitive tasks with AI tools * Diagnosing bottlenecks before choosing tech * The reality of achieving time freedom and business automation * How to use tech for lifestyle design with AI while raising a family * Her system-first approach to scaling revenue and freedom simultaneously This is more than a tech conversation—it's a roadmap for creators, coaches, consultants, and founders who are ready to integrate AI, delegate smarter, and align their business with the life they actually want. You'll gain insights on delegation and automation strategies, productivity hacks using AI, and why parental entrepreneurship is more powerful than ever in the future of work with artificial intelligence. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome 01:00 – Aarti’s story: From builder to entrepreneur 02:00 – “Why walk when you can fly” – automation mindset 03:30 – You’re not born that way—you became that way 05:00 – Designing a business around your life, not vice versa 06:30 – Client pain points: Growth ceilings and overwhelm 08:00 – Finding bottlenecks before choosing tools 09:30 – Is it too late to start over? 11:00 – Health, longevity & energy as business foundations 13:00 – No salt/sugar/oil + macros & fitness habits 14:30 – AI fears vs. adoption mindset 16:00 – Automating the boring, freeing up team energy 18:00 – Aarti’s son joins her business: content systems & allowance 20:00 – Advice to parents about the next generation 21:30 – Where to connect with Aarti #AIforEntrepreneurs #BusinessAutomation #AIFirstCEO #AutomateToScale #TimeFreedom #DigitalEntrepreneur #LifestyleDesign #ParentPreneur #ProductivityWithAI #AIForFounders #ScaleWithAI #ModernEntrepreneur #FutureOfWork #WorkSmarterNotHarder #AartiAnand To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd [https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd] Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.   Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd] We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd [https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd] Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 [https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4] Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support] Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx] Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p [https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p] For audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F [https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F] Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 [https://www.youtube.com/chL1357] Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo [https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo] Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18] Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 [https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1] Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/ [https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/] Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show! Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

AI medical scribe technology is changing the game for physicians overwhelmed by administrative tasks and documentation overload. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Tom Kelly, MD — founder and CEO of Heidi Health, an innovative health tech startup using AI to automate clinical documentation and bring joy back to practicing medicine. Dr. Kelly shares his journey from practicing vascular surgery to founding one of Australia's most promising digital health startups. If you're a doctor, clinician, or healthcare administrator searching for a way to automate SOAP notes, reduce EHR time, and improve patient care, this episode is for you. We dive into how AI in healthcare is not just hype. With the rise of GPT-powered clinical tools, physicians can now focus on what truly matters: patient outcomes. Learn how Heidi Health acts as your personal AI documentation assistant, integrating with systems like Epic and Cerner, and offering a secure, compliant solution that’s already being adopted by clinics worldwide. Discover: * How EHR automation frees up hours of admin time weekly * The difference between an AI scribe and traditional dictation tools * How Heidi Health is HIPAA and GDPR compliant * The real-world results physicians are seeing with this tool Whether you're exploring artificial intelligence in medicine, looking for a digital health startup to follow, or seeking tools to reduce burnout, this conversation offers actionable insight tailored to your goals, pain points, and curiosity about where clinical documentation automation is headed. 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome 1:15 – Dr. Tom Kelly's Origin Story 4:10 – Early Recognition of AI’s Power in Healthcare 7:30 – The Birth of Heidi Health 10:40 – Use Case: AI Medical Scribe for Outpatient Clinics 13:20 – Real-Time Note Generation & Physician Workflow 16:45 – Integration with EHRs like Epic and Cerner 19:00 – Cost Model: Why Heidi Health Offers Free Core Features 22:00 – Compliance, Privacy & Regulatory Outlook 24:10 – The Future of AI in Medicine & Human-Centric Healthcare 29:00 – How to Try Heidi Health Now 30:00 – Closing Thoughts #AIMedicalScribe #HeidiHealth #DigitalHealth #DrTomKelly #EHRAutomation #ClinicalDocumentation #HealthcareAI #GPTforDoctors #MedTech #HealthTechStartup To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd [https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd] Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.   Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd] We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd [https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd] Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 [https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4] Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support] Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx] Click here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shop [https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shop] Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p [https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p] For audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F [https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F] Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 [https://www.youtube.com/chL1357] Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo [https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo] Follow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blog [https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blog] Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18] Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 [https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1] Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233 [https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233] Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/ [https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/] Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show! Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we work, think, and build our future. In this must-watch episode, futurist and entrepreneur Steven Zeller unpacks the technologies driving this transformation—and how they impact your career, business, and everyday life. Zeller explores how AI, robotics, and automation are revolutionizing industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. If you're wondering how to stay ahead in a world increasingly run by Artificial Intelligence, this episode offers expert insight tailored to real-world challenges. You'll learn how to prepare for the rise of agentic AI, adapt your business strategies with AI in business, and thrive in a landscape shaped by quantum computing and brain-computer interfaces. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech worker concerned about job security, or simply a curious mind, Steven Zeller delivers wisdom to help you turn disruption into opportunity. Learn how emerging tools like AGI and neurotechnology are changing leadership, decision-making, and even national governance. We also explore the socioeconomic impact of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in an AI-driven world and how space exploration fuels a broader vision for humanity. This conversation is designed to answer the questions you’re already asking: * What is the real impact of Artificial Intelligence on my job or business? * Will AI replace me—or help me grow? * How do I invest in the right future skills and technologies? * How can entrepreneurs benefit from early adoption of exponential technologies? Timestamps (27:29) 00:00 - Intro & Meet Steven Zeller 01:15 - Steven’s journey from Midwest roots to first-gen millionaire 03:00 - AI's real-world impact and why it’s already here 05:10 - Rise of agentic AI and humanoid robotics 07:25 - AGI: Are we already there? 09:40 - Quantum computing & the limits of binary systems 12:10 - Government vs tech: regulation, geopolitics, and speed 14:05 - Should AI run governments? The emotionless efficiency debate 15:20 - Space exploration & the Artemis moon base mission 18:00 - Mars colonization and propulsion breakthroughs 20:15 - Brain-computer interfaces: next frontier of neurotech 22:00 - UBI, abundance, and automation’s impact on poverty 24:30 - Advice for future-proofing your career with AI 26:15 - How to connect with Steven Zeller #ArtificialIntelligence #StevenZeller #FutureOfAI #QuantumComputing #AIandRobotics #BrainComputerInterface #AGI #Entrepreneurship #FuturistPodcast #UBI #ExponentialTech #AIinBusiness #SpaceExploration #Neurotechnology #AIJobs To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd [https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd] Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.   Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd] We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd [https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd] Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 [https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4] Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support] Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx] Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p [https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p] Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 [https://www.youtube.com/chL1357] Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo [https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo] Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18] Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 [https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1] Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/ [https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/] Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show! Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

Men’s health is in crisis—and Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD is here to change that. If you’re struggling with low energy, poor sleep, weight gain, low libido, or simply not feeling like yourself, this episode will show you how modern tools and personalized medicine can help. Dr. Gapin, a former urologist and founder of the Gapin Institute, dives into the real causes behind the men’s health epidemic. He breaks down how advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, and precision medicine can transform your health when traditional medicine fails. You’ll learn how to use genetic testing, epigenetics, wearable technology, and CGMs to uncover health “blind spots” and take control of your energy, testosterone, brain performance, and overall vitality. This episode is packed with solutions to the problems that real men face today—from declining testosterone levels to rising inflammation, hidden gut health issues, and the dangers of seed oils. You’ll learn how Dr. Gapin’s G1 Program helps men optimize their biology using peptides, functional medicine, and blood testing for men that go far deeper than your annual physical. If you're searching for answers, tired of Band-Aid solutions, and ready for results, Dr. Gapin offers a new paradigm: biohacking your biology, reversing aging, and unlocking true male vitality through smart data and science. To check out Dr. Tracy Gapin's MD TEDx talk, "The Men's Health Crisis", visit: https://youtu.be/io33LOfVxxo?si=n2yBcHaywCy6ww9M [https://youtu.be/io33LOfVxxo?si=n2yBcHaywCy6ww9M] To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd [https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd] Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.   Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd] We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd [https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd] Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 [https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4] Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support] Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx] Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online [https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online] For audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F [https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F] Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 [https://www.youtube.com/chL1357] Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd [https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo [https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo] Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18] Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 [https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1] Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/ [https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/] Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show! Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025