Are you a physician yearning to break free from the corporate grind and find true fulfillment in your medical practice? Designed for younger physicians, this show is your blueprint for transitioning from corporate to independent practices, even without business experience. Listen to discover: - Proven strategies to decrease medical practice burnout and increase patient satisfaction. - Remarkably simple ways to generate wealth and achieve financial freedom through leadership coaching, free online courses, and medical school debt reduction strategies. - Insights from business leaders, spiritual mentors, and thought leaders to cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and master stress reduction habits in your medical practice. Hosted by Coach JPMD, aka Jude A. Pierre, MD, with over 23 years of experience in Internal Medicine, this podcast demonstrates his passion for helping physicians thrive. Tune in every Monday for career-boosting insights or guest interviews. Ready to ditch corporate controls, reduce burnout, and generate wealth beyond residency training? Listen to fan-favorite episodes 001 and 055. Transform your medical practice journey today! (Previously PRACTICE:IMPOSSIBLE™) Discover how medical graduates, junior doctors, and young physicians can navigate residency training programs, surgical residency, and locum tenens to increase income, enjoy independent practice, decrease stress, achieve financial freedom, and retire early, while maintaining patient satisfaction and exploring physician side gigs to tackle medical school loans.
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Discover how medical graduates, junior doctors, and young physicians can navigate residency training programs, surgical residency, and locum tenens to increase income, enjoy independent practice, decrea...
Could a short, student-led experiment reveal something critical about Wi-Fi that we're overlooking in medicine and parenting?
As physicians, we're trained to ask better questions — but what if we're not even aware of the ones we should be asking? In this quick “Did You Know?” episode, I break down a surprising 4-minute video that stopped me in my tracks. It’s not peer-reviewed — but it is thought-provoking. And in a w...
Thinking about starting a DPC practice—or already in one—but not sure how to actually market yourself and attract patients?
This is the second episode in my DPC series, and we're diving into the real marketing moves every physician needs to master before they can grow a successful DPC practice. You don’t need fancy tools, a business degree, or a huge budget—you just need clarity, confidence, and a strategy rooted in connection ...
A groundbreaking new study tracking over 4 million people across the U.S. and Europe reveals a shocking connection between cannabis use and a fourfold increase in the risk of type 2 diabetes. As cannabis becomes more normalized—even among healthcare professionals—are we ignoring a serious metabolic consequence? This episode explores what every independent physician needs to know about this possible hidden health risk.
Are you constantly frustrated with insurance red tape, packed schedules, and shrinking reimbursements as a primary care physician?
You’re not alone — and there’s a growing movement of physicians opting out of the traditional system. In this kickoff to our new Direct Primary Care (DPC) series, Coach JPMD breaks down why DPC is gaining traction and how it could be your path to less stress, more freedom, better income, and career satis...
What if the missing ingredient in both modern medicine and modern society… was love?
As the world reels from acts of senseless violence and physicians continue to battle stress and burnout, this episode reveals a deeper truth: we’re not just facing a medical or societal crisis—we’re facing a heart problem. If you're a physician seeking more meaning, peace, and purpose in your practice, this conversation will challenge the way y...
Are you still relying on word-of-mouth to grow your practice while newer providers are dominating online?
Physicians are trained to provide excellent care—but rarely taught how to attract and retain patients in today’s digital-first world. In this special replay episode, Coach JPMD sits down with David Sanchez, RN, a nurse-turned-marketing strategist, to discuss why traditional referral strategies are no longer enough to sustain a t...
Did you know that the happiest doctors in 2025 don’t work in hospitals—and they’re not who you think?
If you’re a physician feeling overwhelmed by call schedules, burnout, or lack of work-life balance, this episode unpacks real data on the medical specialties where doctors are thriving—not just surviving.
Did you choose medicine—or did medicine choose you? And what’s the cost of that decision?
In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Coach JPMD sits down with Sanjay Raja, a former medical school admit who made a bold, last-minute decision to walk away. What followed was a journey through entrepreneurship, wellness, and a life of purpose beyond cultural expectations. Together, they explore how physicians often enter the field ...
Did you know the top 5 hospital CEOs in the U.S. made over $95 million in 2024 — while many physicians are still struggling with debt and burnout?
In this quick but eye-opening episode, Coach JPMD breaks down the massive compensation gap between corporate hospital leadership and the very physicians who drive patient care. If you’re working for one of these hospital giants or relying on the current system to value your worth — this e...
Can an optometrist build a thriving, multi-location medical practice without corporate backing — or is burnout inevitable?
Many physicians today are searching for autonomy, flexibility, and meaning — but feel trapped between overwork and under-compensation. In this episode, you'll hear what it really takes to stay independent in medicine (particularly in an optometry practice) while avoiding burnout, and building something that...
Did you know that your body really regrow a fingertip after it’s been amputated—without surgery or stitches?
In this eye-opening episode, Coach JPMD shares a little-known medical fact that challenges conventional wound care practices. Whether you're a physician, medical student, or just fascinated by the body’s healing potential, you'll discover why sometimes the best treatment… is no treatment at all.
Have you ever wondered if there’s more to longevity than just prescriptions and protocols?
In this replay episode from Season 1, I sit down with my friend Zach Elliott—former forensic tech turned pastor and author—for a conversation that goes beyond medicine. We talk about the power of spirituality, relationships, and what it really means to live a full, flourishing life. As independent physicians, we often carry the weight of every...
Are your spending habits silently increasing your burnout as a physician?
Many physicians feel trapped between mounting debt and rising practice stress—often without realizing how everyday spending habits are quietly making things worse. In this quick “Did You Know” episode, you’ll learn a research-backed strategy that can start saving you money today and reduce financial burnout.
Did you know that physicians are 1.8 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population — and that female physicians are at even higher risk?
If you're a resident dealing with crushing debt, long hours, and overwhelming pressure to “hold it together,” you’re not alone — but you might be suffering in silence. In this episode, Coach JPMD shares the gut-wrenching statistic that sparked this new “Did You Know?” series ...
🎧 Why Meditation Might Be the Missing Link in Physician Wellness Plans
Feeling exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? Wondering how to manage your stress while caring for difficult patients?
Physicians are trained to manage emergencies, patients, and NOT paperwork — but we rarely taught how to manage mental and emotional health. This episode explores why meditation could be the tool that finally helps you feel focused, calm...
Thinking about buying your first home just after finishing your medical residency or fellowship? You might want to press pause before signing that mortgage.
In this episode, Coach JPMD opens up about his personal home-buying journey right out of training—sharing what went right, what went terribly wrong, and the key financial lessons every new physician must learn before making that first big real estate move.
Do you know exactly how you’re getting paid as a physician—or are you just cashing your paychecks and hoping your employer will keep paying you?
Whether you’re newly out of residency, launching your own practice, or working in a hospital system, understanding the payment models that fund your career is crucial. In this episode, Coach JPMD breaks down the fundamentals of physician compensation—from fee-for-service to capitation, hosp...
Tired of letting insurance companies dictate how you care for patients—and how you get paid?
For years, physicians embracing Direct Primary Care (DPC) have faced legal ambiguity around accepting Health Savings Account (HSA) payments. But a new federal law has changed the game. In this episode, Dr. Lee Gross—one of the original pioneers of DPC—joins us to break down what this HSA reform really means and how it opens the door for more...
Exhausted after back-to-back shifts and feeling the pressure mount in residency?
You’re not alone. Residency stress can sneak up fast—draining your energy, clouding your focus, and chipping away at your confidence. But what if you had a proven blueprint to protect your mental health and sharpen your clinical edge?
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