Episodes

  • Off-Script: Increasing Competition and Patient Options in Healthcare

    Off-Script: Increasing Competition and Patient Options in Healthcare
    May 10 2024
    Mike and John discuss the recent FTC ban on non-competes in contracts, which will have significant implications in the healthcare system. The elimination of non-competes will increase competition, raise wages, and provide more options for patients. The ruling will give more negotiating power to healthcare professionals and encourage employers to focus on employee retention and satisfaction.
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    42 mins
  • Understanding SWOT Analysis for Career Planning

    Understanding SWOT Analysis for Career Planning
    May 3 2024
    In this episode, Mike and John discuss the concept of SWOT analysis and its application in personal career planning. They explore how SWOT analysis can help individuals identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in order to make informed decisions about their career paths.
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    53 mins
  • Building Resilience Through Recreation

    Building Resilience Through Recreation
    Apr 26 2024
    In this episode, Mike and John are joined by Jenn Fluke to discuss the benefits of outdoor recreation in combating burnout. Jenn shares about her project, Inspiring Wild Hearts, which aims to help women overcome their fears and connect with nature. The conversation emphasizes the importance of resilience, pushing oneself, and finding balance in work and personal life through outdoor recreation as well as discusses the challenges of loneliness and social isolation, and the role of outdoor activities in building friendships and communities.
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    42 mins
  • When to Say 'Doctor'

    When to Say 'Doctor'
    Apr 19 2024
    The conversation explores the use of the term 'doctor' in healthcare and when it is appropriate to use. John and Mike discuss the different perspectives on when and how the term should be used, particularly in clinical settings while still emphasizing the importance of patient comfort and trust. They also touch on the importance of transparency, the changing dynamics of healthcare, and the potential misuse of the title on social media.
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    44 mins
  • The Drawbacks of Bio-Hacking

    The Drawbacks of Bio-Hacking
    Apr 12 2024
    Mike and John discuss the biohacking industry, focusing on the benefits and concerns associated with lifestyle modifications. They explore the idea of optimizing human function through practices such as exposure to natural light, breathing techniques, and structured routines. However, they also raise concerns about the potential for obsession and the need for evidence-based practices.
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    46 mins
  • Audience Q&A: Clinician Consulting

    Audience Q&A: Clinician Consulting
    Apr 5 2024
    Mike and John answer audience questions about consulting in healthcare. They discuss topics such as highlighting consulting work on a CV, the difference between a CV and a resume, the importance of additional degrees in consulting, setting up a consulting company, liability insurance, and determining hourly rates. The full webinar is available for members on the AAPA website. https://www.aapa.org/
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    41 mins
  • Personal Finance with Frank Randall

    Personal Finance with Frank Randall
    Mar 29 2024
    John McDonald and guest Frank Randall discuss various aspects of personal finance. They explore the impact of small purchases and the concept of the 'latte factor.' They also discuss the use of apps and automation to help with saving and investing. The conversation delves into the importance of saving and the trade-off between short-term pleasures and long-term financial wellness, as well as addressing generational perspectives on finances and the need for professional financial advice.
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    33 mins
  • Is Career Coaching Valuable?

    Is Career Coaching Valuable?
    Mar 22 2024
    Mike discusses the pros and cons of career coaching for healthcare professionals, highlighting the benefits of personalized guidance, accountability, networking opportunities, skill development, and objective feedback that career coaches can provide. However, he also raises concerns about the cost, quality variability, dependence on coaches, mismatched goals, and overemphasis on coaching, encouraging listeners to carefully consider the value and necessity of career coaching.
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    41 mins