This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach
You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity.

Visit myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring [https://myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring] to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you.

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In an era where autonomy drives physician fulfillment, how do you break free to start your own practice? Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Dr. Kara Pepper, who transitioned from 14 years in employed practice to founding an 18-state telemedicine practice focused on eating disorders. Dr. Pepper also explores the qualities—innovation, risk tolerance, and lifelong learning—that define successful solo practitioners. She discusses overcoming analysis paralysis, leveraging automation to cut overhead, and innovative models like cash-pay visits and direct primary care. Highlighting her own journey, she offers practical advice for physicians, whether sole breadwinners or dual-income households, to navigate risks and build sustainable practices, making this episode a vital resource for those seeking to reclaim healthcare on their terms.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

 1. Embrace Risk Tolerance – Assess your willingness to take risks and view failure as a learning opportunity to thrive in a solo or micro practice.
 2. Automate Administrative Tasks – Use technology and virtual assistants to reduce overhead and focus on patient care, enhancing practice sustainability.
 3. Start with the Smallest Step – Overcome analysis paralysis by identifying the tiniest action (e.g., researching EMRs) to launch your practice and build from there.

About the Show:
The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:
Dr. Kara Pepper is a primary care internist and executive coach based in Atlanta, Georgia, with 14 years of private practice experience. She founded an 18-state telemedicine practice specializing in adults with eating disorders and created Micropractice Mastermind, a community supporting physicians in solo practice. As host of the podcast “It’s Not Just You” she guides doctors to transform healthcare through autonomy and innovation.

Website : https://karapeppermd.com

Email: hello@karapeppermd.com   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karapeppermd?igsh=MW94ZGs3ajEwcm1qNg==

About the host:

 Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com  or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com [http://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com] to learn more!

Socials:

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@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter</

Ep471 - Escape the Physician Grind with Your Solo Private Practice

This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach
You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity.

Visit myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring [https://myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring] to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you.

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Cults aren’t always fringe religions or doomsday prophets—they’re marketing strategies. In this episode, Dr. Mara Einstein joins host Dr. Bradley Block to explore how brand cults have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, including healthcare.

Einstein explains how companies and even online influencers use cult tactics like love bombing, social proof, and identity reinforcement to manipulate vulnerable people. She connects these strategies to the rise of anti-vaccine movements, medical misinformation, and even lifestyle brands masquerading as communities. Physicians, she warns, may think they’re immune but they aren’t.

Together, they explore how digital echo chambers, charismatic figures, and algorithmic reinforcement have created dangerous in-groups and out-groups, eroding trust in science. But there’s hope. Dr. Einstein offers practical advice for parents, physicians, and content creators to inoculate themselves and others against manipulation.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

 * Recognize the Tactics – Be aware of cult-like methods like love bombing, identity reinforcement, and emotional manipulation in marketing—and teach your patients (and kids) to do the same.
    
 * Empathize and Stay Open – Don’t alienate patients caught in misinformation. Listening without judgment preserves the physician-patient relationship and creates a path for future trust.
    
 * Build Your Own Community – Science needs better marketing. Create communities around evidence-based care where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
    

About the Show:

The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you’re tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:

Dr. Mara Einstein is a professor of media studies at Queens College, City University of New York, and an expert on marketing, media ethics, and the intersection of consumer culture and belief systems. With over 25 years of experience in the media industry, she has held senior marketing positions at NBC, MTV Networks, and at major advertising agencies. Her academic work focuses on how marketing strategies shape public perception and behavior, particularly through cult-like tactics used in both commercial and ideological messaging.

She is the author of multiple books, including Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults and Black Ops Advertising, which critically examines native advertising and its impact on journalism and democracy. Dr. Einstein regularly contributes to public discussions on media literacy, consumer manipulation, and the ethical responsibilities of marketers.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaraeinstein/

Website:  https://www.drmaraeinstein.com/

About the Host:

Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adul

EP470 - Why Your Patients Trust TikTok More Than You

This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach
You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity.

Visit myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring [https://myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring] to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you.

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What if purpose isn’t something you find, but something you create?Host Dr. Bradley Block welcomes back Dr. Jordan Grumet to discuss his first book, Taking Stock, which blends hospice insights with financial wisdom. Dr. Grumet also introduces his second book, The Purpose Code, released in early 2025.  He distinguishes between “Big P” purpose (audacious, goal-driven pursuits) and “little p” purpose (process-oriented joy), advocating for the latter to enhance happiness and longevity. This episode offers physicians and listeners practical strategies to align their lives with meaningful activities, emphasizing community and personal fulfillment over financial gain.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

 1. Focus on Process, Not Goals – Embrace activities you love for their own sake, like podcasting or reading, rather than tying purpose to specific outcomes like fame or wealth.
 2. Leverage Available Time – Use your free time—five to six hours daily per the U.S. Time Study—to pursue purposeful activities, even alongside a disliked job.
 3. Build Meaning First – Address past narratives (hero vs. victim stories) to establish a sense of “enough,” paving the way for joyful, purpose-driven actions in the present.

About the Show:
The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:
Dr. Jordan Grumet, known as Doc G, is an associate medical director at Unity Hospice, a Plutus award-winning podcaster for Earn & Invest, and a prominent voice in the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) community. With a background in internal medicine and a shift to hospice care, he authored Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life, which reshaped how people align money with values. His second book, The Purpose Code (released January 7, 2025), explores creating purpose through process rather than goals, drawing from his hospice insights and personal journey to inspire a fulfilling life.

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jordan-grumet-38a506179
Website: https://jordangrumet.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/earn-invest/id1440355498

About the host:

Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

 

 

 

Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctor

Ep469 - Unlock Your Purpose: The Secret to a Joyful Life

EP469 - Why Your Patients Trust TikTok More Than You

This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach
You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity.

Visit myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring [https://myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring] to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you.

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In this episode, Dr. Tyler Evans,  joins host Dr. Bradley Block to unpack the dangerous implications of the Trump administration’s public health funding cuts. Referencing historical pandemics like cholera, Hong Kong flu, and COVID-19, Dr. Evans illustrates how slashing programs such as PEPFAR ($6 billion), Ryan White (part of HRSA’s $1.7 billion cut), and refugee health ($2 billion) dismantles global disease surveillance and response systems. These cuts, he warns, could allow outbreaks in regions like Central Africa to spread to American cities, overwhelming hospitals and disrupting economic stability. 

Dr. Evans critiques the politicization of health policy, including Medicaid reductions and attacks on evidence-based HIV initiatives, which exacerbate poverty and disease spread. Despite these challenges, he finds hope in humanity’s ability to unite across divides, urging physicians to frame global health investments as personal and economic protection for their patients. With another pandemic likely within five years, this episode empowers physicians to advocate for resilient public health systems.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

 1. Connect Global to Local Risks – Educate patients that funding global health programs like PEPFAR prevents diseases from reaching their neighborhoods, ensuring hospital access.
 2. Emphasize Economic Stability – Highlight how public health cuts threaten financial markets and personal 401(k)s by causing pandemic-driven instability, advocating for prevention.
 3. Push for Evidence-Based Policy – Counter divisive rhetoric by promoting programs like Ryan White to community members, emphasizing their role in community health.

About the Show:
The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you’re tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:
Dr. Tyler Evans is an infectious disease and public health physician and CEO and co-founder of Wellness and Equity Alliance. He has led initiatives at Curative Incorporated, Marin County Health, and New York City’s COVID-19 response, overseeing delivery of over 2 million vaccine doses nationwide. His work with Doctors Without Borders and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation spans HIV/AIDS, refugee health, and global infectious diseases. Dr. Evans is the author of Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19, set for release in August 2025.

Website: https://www.tylerevansmd.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-b-evans-md-ms-mph-aahivs-dtmh-fidsa-767ba738/

About the host:

Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes i

Ep468 - Why Global Health Cuts Threaten Your Community

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In this episode, Dr. Bradley Block interviews Dr. Nini Munoz, who shares strategies to help physicians effectively navigate and combat health misinformation. Known for her platform Nini and the Brain, Dr. Munoz rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic by demystifying complex clinical data. She explains common statistical manipulations, like base rate fallacy and absolute versus relative risk, using examples such as raw milk claims and fluoride debates. Dr. Munoz emphasizes the difference between risk (quantifiable likelihood of harm) and hazard (potential to cause harm), offering strategies to communicate these concepts to patients by aligning with their personal values. From addressing publication bias to advocating humility in science, this episode equips physicians to counter misleading headlines and foster trust with patients.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

 1. Spot Base Rate Fallacy – Adjust for population size when comparing health outcomes (e.g., pasteurized vs. raw milk hospitalizations) to avoid misleading absolute numbers and reveal true risk.
 2. Question Weak Effects – Scrutinize studies with inconsistent or marginal effects, like fluoride research, by checking for confounders, publication bias, or non-replicable results.
 3. Tailor Risk Communication – Frame health advice around patients’ personal risks (e.g., vaccine benefits for individual healthcare access) to make data relatable and actionable.

About the Show:
The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:
Dr. Nini Munoz is a PhD-trained electrical engineer and data scientist who gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic through her platform Nini and the Brain. Specializing in risk assessment and statistical literacy, she breaks down complex clinical data in English and Spanish, combating misinformation. Dr. Munoz collaborates with virologists, immunologists, and clinicians to make science accessible and advises healthcare organizations like Kaiser Permanente on risk communication strategies.
Website: https://www.niniandthebrain.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@techingitapart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niniandthebrain
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@niniandthebrain

About the host:

Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

Want to be a guest?

Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com  or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com [http://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com] to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide

Ep467 - Spotting the Lies in Health News Headlines

Sponsored by: Set For Life

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In this episode, Dr. Jordan Grumet, sits down with host Dr. Bradley Block to address the public’s eroded trust in science and medicine, fueled by perceptions of greed. Drawing on insights from his work in hospice care and financial independence advocacy, Dr. Grumet challenges the notion that physicians are profit-driven, emphasizing that purpose, not money, sustains medical practice. He cites the Harvard Adult Development Study, which shows interpersonal connections, not wealth, drive happiness, and argues that physicians persist through burnout due to a deep sense of purpose.

 To counter third-party exploitation by pharmaceutical companies, insurance firms, and private equity, he advocates for “shared storytelling” to close the intimacy gap between providers and patients. By sharing personal struggles publicly through blogs, podcasts, and poetry, physicians can rebuild allyship with patients, fostering a healthcare revolution to demand legislative change. Dr. Grumet’s upcoming book, set for release in September 2025, explores these themes, urging providers to humanize their profession.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

 1. Share Personal Stories Publicly – Use blogs, podcasts, or public speaking to share the emotional challenges of medicine, fostering empathy and trust with patients outside the exam room.
 2. Reframe Physician Motivation – When accused of being profit-driven, highlight data showing most physicians earn minimal pharmaceutical payments (less than $1,000 annually), emphasizing purpose over profit.
 3. Advocate for Systemic Change – Unite with patients to push for legislative reforms that curb third-party exploitation, such as insulin price caps, to improve healthcare access and affordability.

About the Show:
The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:
Dr. Jordan Grumet is a board-certified internal medicine and hospice physician, also known in financial independence circles as Doc G. He is the author of Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life and The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy. His upcoming book, set for release in September 2025, explores third-party exploitation in healthcare and the power of shared storytelling. A blogger, poet, and speaker, he advocates for purpose-driven medicine to restore public trust.

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jordan-grumet-38a506179
Website: https://jordangrumet.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/earn-invest/id1440355498

About the host:

Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional dev

Ep466 - Purpose in a Profit-Driven World: Why Physicians and Scientists Keep Showing Up

Sponsored by: Set for Life
Set For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife

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In this episode, host Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Marisa Powell and Gabrielle Hanley, to demystify physician unions. They explain how unions empower employed physicians to improve working conditions, protect professional autonomy, and advocate for patient care. The discussion covers why physician unions were rare historically, who is eligible to unionize (non-managerial employees), and the legal nuances under the National Labor Relations Act. 

Marisa and Gabrielle share real-world examples, including a Washington State urgent care strike over PPE access, and discuss strategies like collective bargaining for better contracts and public advocacy to influence hospital policies. A must-listen for physicians considering unionization in an increasingly corporatized healthcare system.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

 1. Identify Common Issues Across Specialties – Start union conversations by finding shared concerns among colleagues in different specialties to build a unified front.
 2. Leverage Collective Advocacy – Use coordinated efforts, like public campaigns or media outreach, to pressure employers on issues like patient safety or workplace policies, even before formal negotiations.
 3. Research Union Options – Contact organizations like Doctors Council (doctorscouncil.org) to explore unionization, but ensure strong colleague support for sustained impact.

About the Show:
The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:
Marisa Powell and Gabrielle Hanley are lead union organizers with Doctors Council, part of SEIU Local 10MD. They spearhead physician union campaigns and collective bargaining efforts nationwide, helping doctors advocate for better working conditions, patient care, and professional autonomy in both private and public healthcare settings.

Website:  https://www.doctorscouncil.org
LinkedIn - Marisa Powell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-powell-b31110b4/

Gabrielle Hanley : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-hanley-747013113/

About the host:

Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com  or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com [http://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com] to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com [http://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/] to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! 

 

Disclaimer:

This podcas

Ep465 - Strengthening Physician Advocacy Through Unionization

Sponsored by: Set for Life

Set For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife

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In this episode, host Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Susanna Ritchie, a registered dietician with a master’s degree in nutritional science from Georgia State University. Working in pediatric primary care and biochemical genetics at a children’s hospital, Susanna specializes in treating inborn errors of metabolism, such as PKU, and is passionate about combating nutritional misinformation. She shares a powerful story of how dietary interventions transformed the life of a family with a newborn diagnosed with PKU, enabling the child to lead a typical life. 

The conversation dives into the basics of nutrition that physicians should know: prioritizing variety, moderation, and color in diets, minimizing added sugars and saturated fats, and emphasizing fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Susanna addresses common pitfalls, like extreme diets and supplement overuse, and offers practical advice for guiding patients in resource-limited settings, such as food deserts. She also highlights the importance of knowing when to refer patients to a dietician for nuanced care, particularly for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or disordered eating. This episode equips physicians with actionable strategies to provide effective, empathetic nutritional counseling in limited time.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

 * Focus on the Basics – Encourage patients to prioritize variety, moderation, and fiber-rich foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes) while minimizing added sugars and saturated fats to build a balanced diet.
 * Know When to Refer – Recognize when a patient’s nutritional needs (e.g., diabetes, eating disorders, or weight management) require a registered dietician’s expertise to ensure comprehensive care.
 * Use Motivational Interviewing – Ask open-ended questions like “What do you drink at home?” or “What are your favorite fruits and vegetables?” to guide patients toward sustainable, self-identified dietary changes.

About the Show:

PGD Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:

Susanna Ritchie is a registered dietician with a master’s degree in nutritional science from Georgia State University. She works at a children’s hospital in pediatric primary care and biochemical genetics, treating inborn errors of metabolism like PKU. Passionate about reproductive and pediatric nutrition, Susanna is a vocal advocate against nutritional misinformation and promotes evidence-based dietary practices.

About the Host:

Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians.

Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com [http://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/] to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Ins

EP464 - Nutrition Essentials for Physicians: Cutting Through the Misinformation

Sponsored by: Set for Life

Set For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife  

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In this episode, host Dr. Bradley Block sits down with Dr. Peter Crane, a board-certified family physician from rural Idaho, who faced a life-altering diagnosis of a 28 cm retroperitoneal tumor at age 43. Dr. Crane shares his journey through radiation, surgery, and rehabilitation, revealing how the experience reshaped his perspective on patient care and life. From grappling with the shock of his diagnosis while working an ER shift to navigating the emotional and physical challenges of treatment, Dr. Crane’s story highlights the profound lessons learned from being on the other side of the gown. He discusses how this experience fueled his podcast, Doctors Making a Difference, aimed at helping physicians rediscover joy in their work. This episode offers actionable insights for doctors to cultivate empathy, maintain perspective, and find gratitude in their practice.

Three Actionable Takeaways:  

 * Embrace the Patient Perspective – Reflect on what it’s like to be a patient to foster greater empathy, especially during routine interactions, recognizing that each patient’s experience is unique.  
 * Find Moments of Impact – Seek out daily moments where your skills make a difference, no matter how small, to sustain motivation and combat burnout.  
 * Balance Self-Care and Duty – Prioritize personal health and set boundaries, understanding that your well-being enables you to serve your patients better.

About the Show:

PGD Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:

Dr. Peter Crane is a board-certified family physician practicing in rural Idaho since 2011. Diagnosed with a rare solitary fibrous tumor in 2022, he underwent radiation, surgery, and rehabilitation, which transformed his approach to medicine and life. Dr. Crane hosts Doctors Making a Difference on the Doctor Podcast Network, where he inspires physicians to find joy and purpose in their work while providing tools for success. His journey as both doctor and patient fuels his mission to leave medicine better than he found it.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermcranemd/

Podcast: Doctors Making a Difference  [https://doctorsmakingadifference.com/podcasts/]

 

About the Host:

Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians.

Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide

on Instagram and Twitter  

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com [http://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/] to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! 

 

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professio

Ep463 - Empathy, Mortality, and Medicine: A Rural Physician’s Cancer Story

This is a podcast that answers the question, "what should we have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb's cycle?" This is a practical guide for practicing physicians and other healthcare practitioners looking to improve in any and all aspects of our lives and practices. Physician and non-physician experts are interviewed on a wide range of topics to help us with personal and professional development. If you want to share you expertise on the podcast, please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or @physiciansguide on Twitter and Instagram.

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