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 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 to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit 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 professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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 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@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 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 professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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, 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 to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit 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 professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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, 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 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 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 professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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 to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit 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 professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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 Susana Ritchey, 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, Susana 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. Susana 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:

Susana Ritchey 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, Susana 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 to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit 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 professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.