Docs Outside The Box - Ordinary Doctors Doing Extraordinary Things

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, Much like auto body shops, did you know that hospitals present different prices to individuals compared to insurance companies? You may think, “Yeah of course, hospitals present a more inflated bill to insurance companies!” Well, there’s evidence to show this is not the case. Price gouging and lack of transparency has been a major problem in the healthcare industry for decades. Dr. Marty Makary, author of his new book The Price We Pay, drops in to talk about this and the research he is currently doing to combat this issue. Dr. Makary is a surgeon, New York Times best-selling author, and health care expert. He is also a professor of Health Policy & Management at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. His areas of interest include the health care costs, overtreatment, the opioid epidemic, patient safety and the movement to make healthcare more transparent.   Resources Mentioned: Restoring Medici

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, I am very happy as a physician. But I’m not going to lie, there are things that people who are not doctors get to do that make me pretty jealous. One of them is the ability to have a career pivot. So many of my college friends have changed careers and sometimes I wonder “Could that be me?” My next guest is definitely not afraid to both ask that question and take action on it. Dr. Lynn Morski from the Quit Happens podcast joins me on this show to discuss how quitting strategically can be the pathway to a more fulfilled life. That’s right she’s a “Quitting Evangelist,” and she’s very honest about her pathway that has taken her through the tech industry, medicine, and also law.   Things you’ll learn in this episode: Why many avoid quitting How to make your resume/CV look good with multiple experiences in quitting How she helps doctors get over the stigma of quitting How she became a quitting evangelist

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone… My apologies for the short break in the beginning of the month. Check out the beginning of this episode to find out what happened. On this episode, I’m chopping it up with Dr. Cedric Dark, the Founder and Executive Editor of Policy Prescriptions. Think of Policy Prescriptions as a cliff notes version of health policy research so that lawmakers can make bills based off actual evidence-based studies. Now at this for well over 10 years, Dr. Dark got his start while interning in Washington, D.C. and learning how much policymakers relied on politics and ideology. Not only will you learn more about Cedric, but you’ll also get a civics lesson on exactly how health policy bills on funded on a federal level. For those who want to get more on the front lines of advocacy, especially with social media – this episode is for you!   Things you’ll learn in this episode: How he developed in interest in Emergency Medic

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! Things get real for me on this episode. I’m in the hotseat as Dr. Renee interviews the “Doc Outside the Box.” Starting late last year, I doubled down on clinical work. This included late hours, additional travel, and time away from my family. The show went on in terms of the podcast, but there have been potholes along the way. We’re going to cover everything from my decision to work more all to the opportunity costs I incurred due to that decision.   Themes covered: I don’t want my career to ruin my life What are opportunity costs Growth vs fixed mindset Worry about what others think   Previous episode mention: EP 101 – My wife hates my locums schedule

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! One of the biggest challenges I face with being an entrepreneur is learning how to not be too focused on the minute details of my businesses. This is easier said than done, because, it involves creating systems and automation – things we definitely never learned in medical school. Sheryl (my amazing assistant) is jumping on the mic to share the tools she uses that helps me to scale my business ventures. This is a fun conversation, so listen up and take notes!!   Resources discussed in this episode: Gmail Boomerang AsanaToggl Zoom Loom Canva Smarterqueue

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s up! You have got to be living under a rock to not know about the biggest free agency moves in the NBA this summer. On top of that, this class of free agents are the most talented we’ve seen in years. The elite players of the league have been making power moves and operating in ways to make sure their brand has a legacy. On this episode, Dr. Renee Darko and Kwesi Asamoah join me to discuss the money and branding plays of these NBA free agents!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good!! We’re hearing from The Crispy Doc on this episode of 5-minute Friday. The Crispy Doc is an anonymous physician personal finance blogger who joined us on Episode 117 to discuss how doctors can reclaim both their time and careers by grabbing control of their finances.  On this episode, we’ll find out how he uses one of his biggest weaknesses to get past his fears.    

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Dr. Renee is joining me on this episode. I decided to shake things up a bit and discuss something controversial. Damon “Dame” Dash is an American entrepreneur, record executive, film producer and is best known for co-founding Roc-A-Fella records. For a significant time, he served as Jay-Z’s manager and business partner. Several years ago, Dame Dash came on the popular radio talk show The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 to discuss a new movie. To anyone who isn’t familiar with the talk show, it’s not your typical morning show and if you’re a guest, you definitely can’t prepare for the questions you will face on the show. Let’s just say it turned into a heated talk about employment versus entrepreneurship and other things you should listen to in your home and not at work. On this episode, Dr. Renee and I break down this conversation for you from a doctor’s perspective. There are mad nuggets that Dame drops

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good!! We’re hearing from Dr. Nikki Ramskill on this episode of 5 minute Friday. Dr. Nikki, also known as “The Female Money Doctor,” joined us on Episode 115 to discuss why her patients are her target population for her personal finance writings. After listening to that episode, you learned that she did a major about-face and changed medical specialties. Even in the United Kingdom, this is a big deal and she talked about the critiques that came her way. On this episode she’s going to tell us the resources she used to finally make the decision and leave the haters in her rear-view mirror.   Resources discussed on this episode: Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway The Chimp Paradox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! I’m chopping it up with anonymous physician personal finance blogger Crispy Doc. We have similar immigrant and first-generation stories that led us down the path of becoming physicians. Taking safe jobs (i.e. teacher, engineer, physician) was an important way for first-generation children to establish their roots here in the United States. Crispy Doc shares his journey through burnout and how finally grabbing control of his finances got him on the road to fulfillment.   On this episode you’ll learn: How to figure out your retirement number How his family background made an impact on his journey through burnout How to shift your mindset with investing and take control of it His personalized advice to me on how I can get on that path to Financial Indepence How he answers #imnotjustadoc   Resources mentioned in this episode: Docs Who Cut Back Jordan Craig, MD The value of a Financial Advisor

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode, you’ll hear Dr. Steinour’s approach to getting past fear even in the most extreme of cases and conditions. Also, I share some exciting news about the podcast.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! My next guest is Dr. Nikki Ramskill – the personality behind the blog “The Female Money Doctor.” There aren’t as many physicians in the United Kingdom blogging about personal finance as in America, but her claim to fame is being the “first ever doctor in the UK to be blogging about money.” The blog has become popular in the UK and focuses on the money stresses that her patients suffer from. She comes off as relatable as she shares her journey through student loan debt, investing, and breaking the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. On this episode, we’re going to learn more about the woman behind the blog. For example, what’s her personal approach to debt, and the mindset changes it took for her to change specialties from OB/GYN to being a General Practitioner.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Ann Wilson – The Wealthy Chef Curve Card You Need a Budget

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode, I get to chat with a physician who’s splitting his time between expeditions in Antarctica and on the motorcycle race track. My next guest, Dr. Nicholas Steinour, is an Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Austin, Texas. Dr. Steinour’s mantra is “enjoy things that make you fully present in life,” and without a doubt, he is living a life outside the box. You’re going to hear about how he’s become part of a team of physicians that provide medical support to expeditions in the South Pole. We’re talking about caring for seal bites, sea sickness, and of course hypothermia. He’s also combined his childhood passion for motorcycles with medicine and provides medical care to various racing circuits that are in Texas.     Resources discussed: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode we have Dr. Shilpi Agarwal, author of the book called The 10-Day Total Body Transformation: A Doctor's Guide to Getting Leaner, Cleaner, and Happier in Just 10 Days!  It is a guide that cuts through all the gimmicks, fad diets to give you easy to understand concepts and a 10-day simple plan to achieve the path to the lifestyle you are looking for! I read this book and it hit home on building healthy habits instead of focusing on doing the next exercise craze! I recommend this book for anyone who has difficulty with understanding how nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness work together. The best part of all - you won’t be bored by this book. Dr. Shilpi has a down-to-earth approach that makes it easy to relate to. Not only are we talking about her book, but Dr. Shilpi is also a regular contributor on Fox 5 in Washington, D.C. as well as numerous national media outlets.  Dr. Shilpi dropped major keys on her as

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What's good everyone! Ask and you shall receive! I've read all of your reviews and comments related to having my wife, Dr. Renee, back on the show. I brought her back into the studio so you can learn more about her as well as her unique view to practicing medicine as a mother.  Things talked about on this episode: How she helped her parents realize their dreams Why she resigned in her first year of residency Her thoughts on "Mommy Guilt" Why she calls herself the "Stay at home OB/GYN"   Dr. Renee Darko graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences' dual degree program where she earned her D.O. and a M.B.A. Currently, she practices as a locums OB/GYN. Dr. Renee is founder of Pre-Med Strategies, Inc - where she coaches highly motivated non-traditional pre-meds to get into medical school. She also hosts the podcast The Total Pre-med Makeover.  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Bonnie Mason will be front and center on today’s 5 min Friday. Dr. Bonnie will be sharing the mental and emotional hacks she uses that allows her to overcome fear and inaction.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! On this episode Phylecia Jones joins me to talk about what it’s like to make a career centered on speaking to live audiences. She hosts a daily live show on Instagram and FaceBook called “Ask The Budgetologist,” where she’s giving advice on money, business, and life. Phylecia has made a name for herself as a sought-after motivational speaker, but now she also coaches others on solidifying their brand through speaking opportunities. Oh did I forget to mention her “outside the box” path to success? She has a college degree in Computer Science and a Masters degree in Systems Engineering and worked with the US Navy until retiring at the age of 36 to start talking about math, numbers, and money.   Follow Phylecia Jones: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Keep Up with Mrs. Jones Gift: Keepupwithmrsjones.com/3skills

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! On this episode, Dr. Bonnie Mason (previously from Episode 18) joins me on how to properly handle difficult non-clinical situations. We’re talking about how to leave without burning bridges even though you absolutely hate your toxic job. By now, it’s pretty standard knowledge to have a lawyer review your hospital/employee contract. Dr. Bonnie has a hot take on whether you should allow your lawyer to take the extra step and negotiate on your behalf. You’ve heard of non-disclosure agreements (NDA), right? Okay, well have you heard of non-disparaging agreements?! Yup, they exist and I was shocked to hear about them also. This is an episode for everyone, whether you’re still a resident or a fresh new attending; there’s plenty of bombs being dropped by Dr. Bonnie. Follow Dr. Bonnie Mason: Beyond the Exam Room [email protected] Instagram Twitter

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!   I’ve been doubling down on my Instagram presence. Every Sunday, I give followers the opportunity to ask me questions about various topics. On today’s show I’m answering your questions from Instagram. Here’s a list of the questions I answer on the show: How do you manage a podcast and maintain your busy schedule as a doctor and family man? What drives you to be successful in the field? Review some basic podcast equipment. Hey Unc, I wanted to start my own podcast after I graduate and wanted to know how you keep your podcast topics versatile while still maintaining a core agenda? Do you recommend working for more than one agency to increase job options? What do you think is the biggest advantage and disadvantage of locums? How much experience must you have before becoming locum? Did you start doing locums straight out of residency? Is that favorable/unfavorable?

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Here is some fresh insight from previous guest Dr. Berry Pierre (Episode 96) on the strategy he’s using to get past fear!