The PA Is In | Tracy Bingaman | Physician Assistant/Physician Associate/PA-C/PA-S/PA Student

As women, and especially as moms, we constantly have overwhelm, stress, and anxiety. In addition to the stress of being a modern mom, we also have monthly hormonal changes that add additional physical and emotional symptoms.

We’re told that our physical complaints, changing moods, feelings of overwhelm, and increasing stress are “normal.” We’re told to just learn to live with them. 

But what if there’s a different way? What if we can...

You’ve said it. I’ve said it. “I just need a vacation.”

But here’s the hard truth: summer vacation isn’t going to cure your burnout. In this episode of The PA Is In, we break down why time off only hits pause—not reset—on deep systemic burnout. You’ll learn:

• The difference between being tired and being burned out

• Why boundaries matter more than beach chairs

• Restorative practices that actually work

• How to find clarity on your “enough...

As parents, we want to set our kids up for success. We want them to teach them how to be wonderful humans and responsible citizens with careers they enjoy and lives they love. We want to provide our children excellent educations, whether that involves college or trade school, and be able to successfully join the workforce as they become adults. But how do we do this? Saving for college can be an overwhelming thought. 

Beyond educati...

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was signed into law—and it's about to change everything for clinicians, patients, and healthcare systems across the country.

In this episode of The PA Is In, host Tracy Bingaman, PA-C and clinician career coach, breaks down the OBBB from a provider's perspective—not as a politician or policy analyst, but as someone living the reality of frontline care.

We’ll unpack:

• What t...

Welcome to medicine, new graduate — and welcome to this powerful episode of The PA Is In. Tracy Bingaman shares an open letter filled with hard-earned wisdom, heartfelt encouragement, and truth-telling advice for those just beginning their journey in healthcare.

From learning to negotiate and setting boundaries, to avoiding burnout and defining your own version of success, this episode is a rallying cry for new grads to challenge th...

So many PAs and NPs are ready to make the transition away from clinical medicine. Whether they are burned out, looking for a change or searching for more leadership roles with a greater impact, healthcare providers are moving to nonclinical roles. 

My guest today, Laura Sweatman, is a PA who did just that! In today’s episode, Laura explains just what exactly an MSL is and what she does on a day to day basis. Laura dives into the nit...

This episode is for any healthcare provider who is currently burned out or who is struggling with the beginning stages of burnout. Are you feeling cynical about your job, exhausted, or feel a lack of purpose in your work?

Dr. Emma Jones is here to discuss how to recognize burnout and how to make changes so that you can create a fulfilling, healthy life with a career that feels sustainable and soul-aligned. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Jo...

You can’t eliminate every stressor—but you can teach your body it’s safe.

In this episode of The PA Is In, Tracy Bingaman, PA-C and clinician career coach, breaks down the difference between stress and stressors—and walks you through science-backed ways to complete the stress cycle so it doesn’t wreck your body, your joy, or your career.

🔥 You’ll learn:

• What happens inside your body during the stress response
  

• Why finishing your ch...
  

Stress is part of the job—but how we respond to it determines everything.

In this first episode of a two-part series on stress, host Tracy Bingaman, PA-C, breaks down the maladaptive ways healthcare professionals often try to cope with stress—and why they don’t actually work.

🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

• The difference between stress and stressors

• Why your stress cycle stays “incomplete” even after the chart is signed

• 5 comm...

For many healthcare clinicians, MSL sounds like a unicorn job. But how do you actually break into such a competitive industry? What’s the day to day life like as an MSL? What do you need to know to set you apart from other applicants?

Don’t you wish you had a step by step guide to walk you through the process and share insider tips for success? Well that’s exactly why my guest is on today’s podcast episode!

Dr. Samuel Dyer has 25 yea...

Welcome to The PA Is In, the show created by PAs for PAs, where codependency with your Supervising Physician is a thing of the past, optimal team practice is the future and Physician Associate has taken the place of Physician Assistant as the professional title of choice. 

I’m Tracy Bingaman and I’m obsessed with redefining what success as a PA looks like AND what it feels like. 

Here you’ll find the mindset shifts, systems and proce...

What happens when your heart is tired—but you still have to show up and care?

In this episode of The PA Is In, we’re diving into a topic that quietly erodes the joy and empathy we bring to our roles as clinicians: compassion fatigue.

Host Tracy Bingaman, PA-C and clinician career coach, defines what compassion fatigue is, how it differs from burnout, and why it's so prevalent in healthcare settings today. With deep empathy and pe...

Prostate cancer screening isn’t just clinical—it’s personal. Especially when headlines make it political.

In this episode Tracy breaks down the buzz around President Joe Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis—and uses the moment to teach, clarify, and contextualize what it really means to screen for prostate cancer in 2025.

As a former Urology PA, Tracy brings her clinical experience and clear communication to an often-misunderstoo...

I adore any conversation where we passionately discuss what truly matters and how to create a life that integrates what we truly value. That’s what this episode is all about!

My guest, Jono Lippman, and I discuss how we can create jobs we love as PAs and healthcare providers, including how to ensure proper boundaries are in place so that your life outside of work is full of meaning and value. Jono shares actionable tips you can star...

Back from the AAPA 2025 National Conference, I’m sharing what no agenda or brochure could capture—the very real reasons I left feeling energized, encouraged, and deeply hopeful for the future of the PA profession.

I’m walking you through my six biggest takeaways from AAPA 2025. From late-night hotel conversations and panels on entrepreneurship, to passionate PA students and powerful hallway discussions, this episode is packed with r...

Brief BTS episode drop! In this heartfelt, off-the-cuff moment, Tracy reads and reflects on two memos: the one we were silently handed when we entered medicine—and the one we’re rewriting together.

The original memo told us to sacrifice ourselves, ignore our needs, and equate burnout with devotion. But what if we could write a new one?

This isn’t just about rewriting words. It’s about rewriting the expectations, boundaries, and ident...

Do you find lipids fascinating? Exciting? Full of whimsy? My guest today does and after listening to this episode, I think you will, too (at least a little bit)!

Josh Wageman is a prior physical therapist turned physician associate. He works as a Clinical Lipid Specialist and formerly practiced in Endocrinology prior to transitioning to a Medical Science Liaison. His PhD work focused on cholesterol disturbances in Alzheimer's Di...

The 6-Step System to Choose the Perfect Side Gig

Thinking about starting a side hustle but overwhelmed by the options? In this episode, Tracy walks you through her tried-and-true 6-step framework to help you choose a side hustle that aligns with your time, energy, goals, and skillset. Whether you’re looking to earn an extra $500/month or pivot entirely from clinical work, this guide will help you make a strategic, sustainable decisi...

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to work as a locums tenens or traveling PA? Do you have questions about how being a 1099 employee actually works when it comes to your paycheck and taxes? What does it mean to be an independent contractor?

My guest, Fedna Morency, is here to answer all these questions and more! Fedna has been a PA for 11 years, with 8 of those years as a locums PA. 

In today’s episode, Fedna describes the ...