Why Protecting Yourself Makes You a Better Doctor - The Wins No One Talks About

This episode is personal — in the best way.

I’m pulling you behind the scenes and talking about something we don’t discuss enough:
what you actually win when you negotiate well.
And yes, money matters… but the real payoff is so much deeper.

In this episode, I share how negotiation has shaped my actual life this past year — my schedule, my ability to rest, my patient care, my peace, and honestly… my sanity. You’ll hear why I’m calling this season my “sabbatical from busyness,” what it took to get here, and how protecting my time directly translated into one of the most affirming patient moments I’ve had in months.

If you’ve ever wondered:
✨ “Is negotiating even worth it?”
✨ “What does it change besides salary?”
✨ “How do I build a life that lets me breathe?”
— this episode is for you.

Because here’s the truth:
You don’t need confidence to negotiate. You need clarity.
And once you get clear, the wins show up in places you didn’t even know to expect.

Inside the episode, I break down:
• The power of naming your season (hello, sabbatical!)
• What I negotiated that changed how I practice medicine
• Why aligned values at work matter as much as compensation
• How time, space, and boundaries made me a better doctor
• Why serving yourself first is the key to serving others well

If you're tired, burnt out, underpaid, or just feeling off — listen.
This might be the reminder you needed.

👉 Listen now and start imagining what your dream life could look like — without fear.

And if you enjoy the episode, leave a review or share it with another Black doctor who needs the permission to choose themselves today.