Ep100: 100th Episode Special: From Burnout to New Beginnings – Why I’m Starting a DPC Practice

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath.

Today, we’re celebrating a major milestone—our 100th episode! In this special edition, Dr. Disha is joined by her husband and guest host, Josh, for a heartfelt conversation that traces her journey from burnout to bold new beginnings—including why she’s launching her very own Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice.

From wild adventures in the Amazon to the decision to leave traditional practice behind, Disha opens up about the pivotal life moments that shaped her medical path and her renewed commitment to building a career—and life—that aligns with her values.

Key Topics Covered:

1. What Sparked the Calling to Medicine
Disha’s earliest motivations for becoming a doctor—and how those roots evolved.

2. Camping in the Amazon
How an outdoor expedition became a transformative experience.

3. Medical School and Major Life Events
Navigating med school while facing personal and professional challenges.

4. Falling in Love with the Outdoors
How reconnecting with nature shifted her priorities and fueled change.

5. Financial Reset with Josh
What it took for Disha and Josh to get on the same page financially.

6. The Burnout That Changed Everything
Recognizing the toll of traditional medicine—and deciding to do things differently.

7. Why She’s Starting a DPC Practice
What a Direct Primary Care model offers—and why this is her next chapter.

8. Keep the Frugal Physician Going
Starting a DPC while managing the Frugal Physician and Finding Financial Freedom Podcast

Listener Takeaways:

• The importance of aligning your work with your values.
• How to recognize and recover from physician burnout.
• Steps to reset your financial life as a couple.
• Why DPC may be the solution for doctors seeking autonomy and purpose.
• What it really looks like to pivot mid-career—with courage and clarity.

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Host: Dr. Disha Spath, The Frugal Physician

If you're a physician looking to take control of your career, finances, and future, this episode is a must-listen!

 

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