What if you could reclaim freedom and fulfillment without leaving insurance?Dr. Brittney Anderson, board-certified family medicine physician and President of the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians, joins us to share how she’s doing exactly that.

Since launching her private practice in 2022, she’s proven that physicians can build thriving, autonomous practices while still accepting insurance.

In this episode, Dr. Anderson breaks down the systems, mindset, and boundaries that have helped her create a patient-centered, profitable practice—without sacrificing her values or her voice.

You’ll also hear how she’s mentoring other physicians to do the same, and why her passion for medical education and community impact drives every move she makes.

If you’re a physician thinking about private practice—or want to know what’s really possible within traditional models—this conversation is for you.

Dr. Anderson attended college at Duke University, earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), and completed her residency at the University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency.

Whether you’re dreaming of opening your own clinic or want to make your current practice more sustainable, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement.

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Will Van Derveer, MD is a psychiatrist and leader in the field of integrative mental health care. After starting a psychiatry practice in 2002, Dr. Van Derveer soon discovered the grave limitations of conventional psychiatry.

Over the next decade of clinical care, he gradually introduced integrative interventions such as gut-brain axis interventions, microbiome analysis, hormone balancing, mindfulness practice, exercise and diet prescriptions, as well as psychedelic therapy into his work. He co-founded Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI) to deliver education for mental health practitioners in advanced tools for resolving the root causes of symptoms often missed in conventional care settings.

The IPI year long psychedelic-assisted therapy training is the gold standard training in this emerging field, having graduated more than 2000 licensed professionals. Dr. Van Derveer’s innovations in the field of integrative mental healthcare are fueled by his conviction that anyone can heal if provided the right combination of support.In addition to his clinical practice and teaching, he has staffed several studies sponsored by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, investigating MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD. Dr. Van Derveer is co host of the Higher Practice Podcast for optimal mental health, and his first book, Psychedelic Therapy, with a foreword by Gabor Mate, will be published by Shambhala Publications in early 2026.He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical School and completed psychiatry residency training at the University of Colorado.

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Meet Dr. Stephen Noble—cardiothoracic surgeon, decorated Navy veteran, author, and healthcare changemaker. In this dynamic interview, Dr. Noble shares how childhood curiosity turned into a powerful career saving lives through heart surgery and health advocacy.

We cover:

• His path from Xavier to Indiana University to The Ohio State

• What robotic surgery looks like in real time

• His inspiring children’s book, The Heart of the Hero, about Dr. Daniel Hale Williams

• How Live Chair is using barbershops to battle healthcare disparities

• Why self-care for busy professionals includes health—not just hair appointments

Dr. Noble is proof that saving lives happens inside and outside the OR.
This conversation will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to level up your health.

Find The Heart of the Hero on Amazon and follow Dr. Noble on Twitter @DrSteveMD.

In this powerful episode of Dr. Tamara Beckford sits down with Dr. Tamara Huff, also known as The Lady Bone Doc, a trailblazing Black female orthopedic surgeon and founder of Vigeo Orthopedics. With only a small percentage of women—and even fewer women of color—in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Huff is a true unicorn in the field.

She shares her journey from fixing homes with her mom to performing surgeries with power tools, and how her passion for movement, equity, and access to care inspired her to launch a mission-driven practice serving underserved communities. You’ll learn how she’s:

• Tackling health disparities in orthopedic care

• Supporting hospitals in rural and urban areas

• Training practices to better serve diverse patient populations

• Promoting movement as medicine through the Movement is Life Caucus

• Educating patients through her engaging platform LadyBoneDoc.com

Plus, she gets real about self-care for doctors, her love for history, and how community programs can create ripple effects that change lives.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient, or community advocate, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insight.

📍 Listen now to hear how Dr. Huff is breaking barriers, building bridges, and helping people move—one joint at a time.

Dr. Diana Londoño is a bilingual, board-certified urologist based in Los Angeles, specializing in comprehensive urologic care for men and women. She is one of the few Latinx female urologists in the United States—representing just 0.5% of the field—and is a passionate advocate for diversity in medicine and health equity.

Dr. Londoño earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed her urology residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles after earning dual degrees in Spanish and Biology at Claremont McKenna College.

Her clinical expertise includes prostate health, urinary incontinence, recurrent UTIs, erectile dysfunction, menopause-related urologic issues, and kidney stone prevention. She takes a holistic, patient-centered approach, empowering individuals through clear communication, education, and shared decision-making. Fluent in Spanish, she provides culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population in Southern California.

A recognized leader in physician wellness and mentoring, Dr. Londoño received the 2022 Physician Leadership Award for her work supporting physician mental health and work-life balance. She continues to mentor aspiring Latinx and female doctors while delivering expert care across the full spectrum of urinary and reproductive health.

If you’re a physician entrepreneur (or want to be), there’s one name you need to know: Dr. Una.

She's not just a pediatrician.
She’s the founder of EntreMD, a movement that has helped thousands of doctors build profitable, impactful businesses without burning out.

Dr. Una went from introverted clinician to CEO of a multi-seven-figure company—and now she teaches other doctors how to do the same.

In this powerful episode, we break down:

✅ The marketing strategy every doctor needs (even if you're allergic to social media)
✅ Why selling as a physician is NOT sleazy—it’s service
✅ The #1 mindset shift that took her from invisible to industry leader
✅ What she teaches doctors inside the EntreMD Business School
✅ Real examples of how doctors are scaling practices, coaching businesses, and thought leadership brands

Whether you’re running a private practice, launching a coaching offer, or just dreaming of entrepreneurship...

You can’t afford to miss this.

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Dr. Nneka (Una) Unachukwu is a board-certified pediatrician and the visionary founder of EntreMD. She launched the EntreMD Business School, the premier incubator for physician entrepreneurs, to close the gap between medical training and business success. A sought-after speaker, author of The EntreMD Method, and podcast host, Dr. Una has helped thousands of doctors embrace visibility, build wealth, and lead with purpose.

In this inspiring episode Dr. Beckford interviews Dr. Shenelle N. Wilson, a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained expert in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

From her beginnings at Morehouse School of Medicine to founding Urology Unbound, Dr. Wilson shares her powerful journey—from nurse to surgeon, and now leader in diversifying one of the most underrepresented surgical fields in medicine.

💡 What you’ll learn:

• What urology really is—and why women need urologists too

• How pelvic floor disorders, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction are treated

• Dr. Wilson’s “Scrubs moment” that led her to surgery

• Why only 2% of urologists are Black—and how Urology Unbound is creating change

• How she balances purpose, self-care, and success as a physician

👩🏾‍⚕️ Whether you’re interested in medicine, passionate about equity in healthcare, or want to hear from a woman who’s reshaping the system from the inside out—this episode is for you.

🔗 Resources:

• Dr. Wilson’s nonprofit: urologyunbound.org

• Her practice at Georgia Urology: gaurology.com

• Personal site: shenellewilsonmd.com (update if needed)

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I’m thrilled to sit down with Dr. Lorna Rodriguez, a medical doctor with a PhD in biochemistry and a true double doc! 👩🏽‍⚕️💥

Dr. Lorna Rodriguez is a nationally recognized gynecologic oncology surgeon and Vice Chair of Faculty Development in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope National Medical Center, where she also serves on the Enterprise Leadership Team. A Professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, she has spent over 30 years as a clinician, researcher, and educator at some of the top medical institutions in the United States.

Her research focuses on ovarian cancer, particularly targeting the CD44 receptor, which contributes to drug resistance and cancer aggressiveness. She leads clinical trials and a multi-laboratory collaborative group developing novel immunotherapies to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.

Beyond the lab, she’s a hands-on surgeon who believes deeply in understanding cancer through direct surgical experience, which she uses to guide treatment with chemotherapy and radiation when necessary.

She holds a:

• MD from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

• PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

• Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology from the University of Michigan Medical School

We dive deep into the sneaky symptoms of ovarian cancer, why early detection is so difficult, and what every woman should know about protecting her health.

Whether you’ve experienced symptoms, know someone who has, or want to stay informed, this episode is a must-watch.

💡 Topics we cover:

• What is a gynecologic oncologist?

• Ovarian cancer signs & why they’re often missed

• How to advocate for yourself with your doctor

• Treatments, tests, and real patient journeys

• Support for families & loved ones

• Why laughter is the best medicine

  
  

📍 Dr. Rodriguez is at City of Hope, Duarte, California.