SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Damn ya'll, The biggest scrub company on the block, FIGS, stepped into some you know what a couple of days ago. Renee and I go all in on this obvious mistake by their PR department. Oh, and for the first time ever on DOTB, I lose my cool and go on a rant on the show.  You don't want to miss this episode!  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, Skip Bayless has been a consistent force in the TV sports commentary arena for almost two decades. Known for his stubborn and contrarian views, he’s really made a name for himself being way too focused on the short list of negatives of Lebron James’ career. Two weeks ago, he put his foot in his mouth with his comments and dismissal of Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott’s self-described bout of depression. Kwesi and Dr. Dawn Brown join me on today’s episode to discuss his comments and the effect it could have on other athletes and health care professionals.   Get in touch with Dr. Dawn: @drdawnpsychmd Drdawnpsychmd.com Adhdwellnesscenter.com   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox        

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! We’re going to continue the voter registration conversation because it’s very important. Today you’ll be hearing from Dr. Alister Martin, an ER physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, who started the organization VotER. VotER believes that more voices build better systems and they are accomplishing this by making it easier for medical professionals and their patients to register to vote. You’ll also hear about what it’s like to build an organization like this from the ground up. Other things you’ll learn in this episode: How patients can change the dynamics of healthcare How Dr. Alister has been able to get such a large patient and hospital buy-in The importance of civic engagement How he built the intricate network/infrastructure of VotER How VotER has been able to “gamify” voter registration with medical professionals. Resources: Democracy, STAT

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, We’re back with the real estate series. Renee and I hit a couple of snafus/potholes or whatever you want to call it during this process. Check out future episodes to hear about them. On this episode, you’re going to hear how Dr. David Draghinas is able to make over 6 figures a year with his properties on AirBNB. You heard that right!!! He is not a fan of traditional tenant/landlord leasing and decided to put his energy into short-term rentals. David Draghinas MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist practicing with an amazing group in the Dallas area. He previously served as a physician in US Navy, after receiving an HPSP scholarship. He loves to podcast and share the stories of amazing physicians at Doctors Unbound. Besides his podcast, he lives "Outside the Box" by building Financial Independence and generational wealth through Short Term Rentals.   There’s a lot to learn in this episode: Why he doesn’t like traditional tenant/landlord leasing The software he’s using to hack his way to 6 figures The difference between AirBNB rentals and traditional renting Top 3 recommendations to be successful on AirBNB   Resources: Airdna.co Email: 5 reasons to have short term rentals to [email protected] to get your free gift from Dr. David

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone,   Voting is at the root of our democracy. The stakes of this election can give someone heartburn (I got my Zantac ready)! Lucky enough, we got a group of medical professionals making it easy for doctors and patients to register to vote. Their organization is called Vote Health 2020 and they are nonpartisan. Dr. Stella Safo, who is a cofounder, comes on the hotseat to talk about what this organization is doing and how you can take action. Dr. Stella Safo is a HIV primary care physician with experience in clinical transformation and healthcare redesign within Mount Sinai Health System and Premier Inc, where she respectively serves as an Assistant Professor and Strategic Advisor.  Dr. Safo received her medical education from Harvard Medical School and a masters degree in public health with a focus on global health at the Harvard School of Public Health; she completed a residency in Primary Care and Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York followed by an HIV fellowship from the HIV Medical Association. Her research areas focus on qualitative analyses of healthcare delivery to vulnerable populations around the world.   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox      

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Dr. Sylvie Stacy, author of 50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians, jumps on the hot seat to talk about choosing not to practice clinically. Yes, I said it! There are a bunch of medical students, residents, and doctors who deep down know that clinical medicine ain’t for them. Who do they talk to? Where can they find out next what to do? Dr. Sylvie Stacy is a preventive medicine specialist living and practice in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her MD from UMass Medical School and completed her residency and earned an MPH at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Sylvie went through something similar, but decided to help others by creating a website that inventoried jobs looking for physicians. She didn’t stop there and wrote this great book. Full Disclosure: I endorsed this book!   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox          

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! We’ve all learned that there’s plenty of ways to skin a cat. In the world of personal finance, we don’t get the opportunity to hear opinions from various backgrounds. It’s smart to have an emergency fund, and set a plan for debt payoff. On today’s episode, we’re going to debate should you pay off your debt as quickly as you can? Also, are leases really that bad? Drs. David Rhoiney and Leif Dahleen from SurgiFI & Physician on Fire respectively, jump on this podcast! Resources: Dr. Leif Dahleen – @physicianonfire Dr. David Rhoiney - SurgiFI – @fisurgi   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox    

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode, top GI specialist Dr. Darrell Gray joins me to discuss Chadwick Boseman's cancer diagnosis and subsequent death. 

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode, we continue our discussion on articles that have been recently retracted by prominent journals. Up next is the article published by the Journal of American Health Association called Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity: Evolution of Race and Ethnicity Considerations for the Cardiology Workforce in the United States of America From 1969 to 2019.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We break down the new beef on the internet–Joe Budden vs. Spotify. Joe Budden has been on Spotify for the past two years and is not happy with the terms of their agreement. There are big lessons doctors who have big followings on social media can gain from this conversation.We also talk about the recent passing of Chadwick Boseman.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Today you’re hear Part 1 of a discussion about what’s up with these peer-reviewed journals? Both the Journal of the American Heart Association and Journal of Vascular Surgery had to retract articles that had obvious biases and questionable methodology. I’m joined by Drs. Kameron, Estell, & Amber to discuss this the only way we know how.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, So listen in as we talk about this 6 unit property we just checked out. Dr. Renee is going to run the numbers on this place to see if we should make an offer.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Excited to have His & Her Money on the show. His & Her Money, a.k.a. Tai & Taalat McNeely, have been coaching couples on their relationship with money for quite some time. They have become a powerful force within the personal finance realm, earning numerous accolades for their podcast, YouTube channel, books, and public speaking. As a matter of fact, their videos helped spark our personal finance journey. Tai and Taalat are open about their journey of falling in love, getting married, and being total opposites when it came to handling money. Now they’re completely debt free, including their mortgage, and they run a 6-figure online business.   Multiple Intelligence Theory Why we have 13 Bank Accounts  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, You know I like to keep it real on this podcast. On this episode you’ll get to listen in on us driving to look at a property. During this drive we’re going to talk about how “we run the numbers.” You may have heard to keep emotions out of investment property purchase decisions. That’s correct. We’ll take you through a quick primer of how we do it and then what happened when we put our first offer in. Here are the concepts we discuss on this episode: How to “run the numbers” to find out if a property is a good investment What happened when we made our first offer Sometimes you gotta listen to your gut

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good!!! On today’s episode we’re going to talk about what Disability insurance will and won’t cover if you’re affected by Covid-19. Affected can mean different things ranging from being infected by the virus, to you having to close down your clinic for a significant time. Jamie Fleischner, President of Set For Life Insurance, jumps on the hot seat to explain what happens with disability claims during this pandemic time. We also talk about if the income you bring in from a side hustle is protected by your policy. A definite must listen!!   Resources: Set For Life Insurance

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, Welcome back for the second installment of our real estate series. Remember, we’re taking you through the highs and lows of our journey into obtaining our first invest property. Make sure you check out Episode 171 where I talk about my first experience with being a landlord. Spoiler Alert: it sucked!! On this episode, we pivot and talk about the foundational mindset needed to embrace real estate. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki will serve as the backdrop for this discussion. I read it several years ago, but Dr. Renee consumed this in less than a day over a year ago – and she’s never been the same since. Here are the concepts we discuss on this episode: What job security really means if you’re employed Thinking like an owner vs thinking like a consumer Rich people don’t work for people. They make money work for them Great opportunities are not seen with your eyes, they’re seen with your mind

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Time for a new update!!! This is Update 6.2! Have I been keeping track of the updates so far? Hell no, but just know that I’m moving forward with my updates. Dr. Renee jumps on and helps me explain the new changes for the show. Here’s what to expect on this episode: Focus on the 3 M’s for the show Money Mindset Mission Shout out to my successful podcast coaching alumni and current student: 3 Friends Talk Podcast The Mindset Experience Understand your voice is intellectual property

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! A large part of providing good patient care is developing a trusting relationship. At times this may require an understanding of the nuances of your patient’s cultural and social makeup. Recent events bring to light the added pressure and marginalization that black and brown communities face just based on skin color alone. Well on this episode, I got four docs who not only provide amazing care to their patients, but have done the work to identify and decrease how racism affects their patient population.   Here’s our panel: Dr. Kameron Matthews - Family Medicine Dr. Italo Brown - Emergency Medicine Dr.Utibe Essien - Internal Medicine Dr. Alden Landry - Emergency Medicine   We talk about how racism affects them personally and professionally. You’ll also learn in this episode: Their opinions on healthcare disparities Have we made progress over the past 50 years Is there a magic healthcare legislation that can get rid of racialized healthcare disparities Outcomes with Covid 19   Although you’ll find out that these issues aren’t new, hopefully, after listening you’ll be inspired to follow them and take similar action in your communities.    Resources: Dr. Kameron Matthews - @DrKamLeigh Dr. Italo Brown - @gr8vision Dr.Utibe Essien - @uressien Dr. Alden Landry - @amlandrymd     Physicians for Criminal Justice Reform Tour 4 Diversity Physicians Anti-Racism Network A Test of Diversity - What USLME Pass/Fail Scoring Means for Medicine Trap Medicine Vot-er

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! On this Ask Dr Nii segment, we’re going to dive deep into how old is too old to start medical school and continue into a career in surgery. One of our listeners submitted a voicemail asking since because he’s in his early thirties is it too late to go after his goal of becoming a surgeon. I brought on Dr. David Hampton, Trauma Surgeon at the University of Chicago, to explain his non traditional route in medicine and engineering. That’s right! Dr. David has a Masters in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (a.k.a. MIT – BOOM!) We also get into his experiences caring for troops in the armed forces, as well as the advantages of being an older medical student!   Resources: Delmonte Johnson fatally shot on South Side

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! “Don’t make emotional decisions about real estate,” and “Numbers matter!” These are going to be the important takeaways from today’s episode. Weeks ago, we told you that we wanted to document our journey into purchasing our first investment property together. Before we get into all the number crunching, calculus shit; you need to hear about our first experiences with real estate. Dr. Renee had positive experiences around real estate. Me, not so much. It started with an emotional decision that led me down a 13-year rabbit hole of bad mistakes. I get it, you’re probably thinking “Yeah that’s not going to be me.” However, it’s really important to understand how someone can make these decisions. Consider this a cautionary tale!!    Sponsored by: Money Insights To learn how to efficiently build an opportunity fund to purchase your next investment property, check out the Investment Optimizer video at moneyinsights.net/darko or you can text the keyword “Darko” to 31996.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! Get your popcorn ready. Get comfortable. We got a new episode of Dr. X Files. Remember, these are episodes of anonymous doctors speaking their truths in a format that makes them most comfortable. This episode will blow your mind like the first one. When people talk about a “food chain” in medicine – let’s just say Doctor X is at the top of this food chain. She is highly specialized, well-compensated, and extremely satisfied with her career/lifestyle balance. This wasn’t the case a couple of years ago. Decisions we all make to survive residency, can turn into pathologic lifestyle choices later as an attending. Well, this caught up to Dr. X early as an attending. Some of these decisions are rooted in people-pleasing and avoidance of conflict. Either way, don’t judge we’ve all been there. Dr. X explicitly details how her decisions led her to sign a contract that was not very detailed, felt uncomfortable asking for market value for her skills, and put self-care on the backburner.  She also talks about how her reputation was almost ruined. Dr. X ain’t no punk though. She became the heroine of her own story and gives a masterclass on how she saved her career and is living her best life!!!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! For this Ask Dr. Nii segment, Dr. Nina Lum jumps on to help answer questions from our international medical graduate students. We’re going to answer two questions: 1. In what order should I take my step tests, especially in light of Step 1 going to pass/fail?; 2. Can I realistically get into a US – based orthopedic surgery residency as an IMG? Resources: The IMG Roadmap Podcast

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, Meet Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. He comes from north of the border and is a physician formally trained in critical care medicine and palliative care. His research focuses on making the ICU more efficient and improving access to palliative care services. To achieve this, he founded the Resource Optimization Network, a multidisciplinary research group working to reduce health spending in this area without compromising care. Dr. K, as he is fondly called, is a leading contributor helping the department to achieve its vision of shaping the future of Medicine. Recently, he joined the physician podcast family with his popular show Solving Healthcare.  Solving Healthcare is a podcast series featuring interviews and discussions on topics related to improving healthcare delivery in Canada based on the values of cost-effectiveness, dignity, and justice in healthcare. I gotta give him props, my man has been busy pumping out great content around Covid-19 and I definitely recommend you all subscribe to his podcast. Dr. Kwadwo is on the hot seat today so we can learn more about him, why he started his show, and what are the differences in responses to COVID 19 between the US and Canada.    Resources: Solving Healthcare Podcast

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! Match season just went by. What can be a joyous moment for many, can be soul-crushing for others. Recently a listener reached out to me and asked what to do when you don’t match. It’s been close to 13 years since I went through the match process. So, I brought on Dr. Berry Pierre to drop some knowledge for our listeners. Dr. Berry Pierre has been a guest on the show before, but he also serves as Program Director for Wellington Regional Medical Center Internal Medicine Program. Resources: Website: Dr. Berry Pierre Podcast: listentodrberry.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! I’m bringing two powerhouse Trauma Surgeons to chat about the outside of the box ways they’re connecting with their communities. Dr. Laurie Punch practices at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Brian Williams practices at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. We’re focusing on how violence is a public health issue and the long-lasting effects it has on communities. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: What’s it like being on the police review boards for their respective cities Punch’s decision to live in Ferguson, Missouri We discuss should trauma surgeons live in the neighborhoods they serve Their experience with treating patients with Covid-19   Resources: Dr. Laurie Punch’s Ted Talk  Dr. Brian Williams: Website Race, Violence, Medicine Podcast

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!This is a special solo episode. If this resonates with you, share with others. Also appreciate your feed back. Go to drniidarko.com and click on “Ask Me A Question” to leave a message on SpeakPipe. Resources for education about Health Care Disparities https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletter-article/2018/sep/focus-reducing-racial-disparities-health-care-confronting https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/25/opinion/coronavirus-race-obesity.html#click=https://t.co/bHD23zk5eB https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2012910 https://unhealthywork.org/psychological-risk-factors/john-henryism-and-cardiovascular-health/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470581/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/edit?usp=drivesdk

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! That’s right! We are house hunting, but not for our permanent residence. We are jumping into real estate, trying to do our passive income thang! Here’s another cliché…we’re trying to build generational wealth. In all seriousness, this episode is the first of many in series where you’ll get to see what its like for the Darkos to go from hating real estate to future real estate moguls. What better way to keep us accountable by having you all along for the journey? Education is power, so we decided to take the SemiRetiredMD course: Zero to Freedom Through Cashflowing Rentals. We definitely vouch for it and recommend you check it out: https://semiretiredmdvip.mykajabi.com/a/27241/NbakE8nF (Disclosure: This is an affiliate link)

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! Dr. Julie Cantor joins me all the way from the west coast to talk about her outside the box lifestyle. Dr. Cantor is physician, lawyer, and entrepreneur. She teaches at UCLA School of Law and focuses on the interplay of medicine, ethics, and law. Just as interesting, her company (Harlen) creates modern high-end work bags for women.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! On the surface, David Fajgenbaum appears to have it all. He’s married, has a child, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. You don’t have to dig too deep to learn the determination of this man. In medical school, David had death knocking on his door 5 times after being diagnosed with the extremely rare Castleman disease. Running out of treatment options, he took matters into his own hands by developing the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network, and also using an untested drug for his condition on himself which turned out to be the cure for his disease. So, sitting on the hot seat for Docs Outside the Box ain’t a thing to him! He’s on to talk about his amazing story of persistence, believing in yourself, and creating your own silver linings in life! He’s an author too! His book is Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race To Turn Hope into Action

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!!   This pandemic has definitely changed the rules for a lot of doctors out there. Always known as a stable profession, these last couple of months have shown that you can’t have all of your eggs in one basket. Jamila Souffrant, Host of Journey to Launch Podcast, jumps in to talk about smart financial decisions we should be making right now.   Things you’ll learn: Her philosophy on investing during these turbulent times Getting stocks on discount Emergency fund vs investing What to do if you’re struggling with bills   Jamila Souffrant: IG/Twitter/FB: @journeytolaunch Financial Freedom Journeyer Jump Start Guide Journey to Financial Independence Course   To learn more about the Leverage & Growth Summit for Physicians click here: https://leverage-and-growth-summit.heysummit.com/?sc=kyYejUKE&ac=spMF1QAR

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We got a juicy one for you all! On this episode, Drs Nii & Renee answer questions submitted by listeners. We’re helping an anesthesiologist who has over $600,000 in student loan debt pay off his loans as quick as possible. We also answer if a Family Medicine intern should quit her residency to start building her wellness and nutrition business. Also stay tuned for our opinions on Vice President Mike Pence visiting The Mayo Clinic without a mask on. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this episode!!   Send your questions or comments to: IG - @drniidarko Speakpipe – drniidarko.com Email: [email protected]   The episode is brought to you by PatientPop. Check them out at www.patientpop.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, New series!!! Sometimes you have to meet doctors where they’re at. It takes a lot to get on a podcast and be 100% honest about how your practice and put your name on it. So, I’ve started a series where I interview doctors who have important stories for us to learn from – they just would rather stay anonymous. I don’t have a problem with it, and neither should you. Information is power, and we got a ways to learn before we can say we’re in the driver’s seat with healthcare. My very first guest is a physician who trained at one of the finest medical institutions in world and decided to join a private practice. He lets us in to what it was like for a hedge fund / venture capitalist firm to purchase his group and the drastic effects it had afterwards. Doc keeps it real on this episode. He also talked about: Making hard decisions between happiness and the almighty dollar His attending’s thoughts on locum tenens What does being a partner mean in private practice The warning signs we all need to pay attention to when in practice. The episode is brought to you by PatientPop. Check them out at www.patientpop.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s up and Head nods to everyone! Dr. Alexea Gaffney, who is an Infectious Disease Specialist, jumps on this episode with me to dispel some myths and speak truth to some fears that we as medical professionals should take seriously. Dr. Gaffney is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Infectious Disease. Currently, she practices with Stony Brook Medicine in Long Island, NY. This isn’t your usual ho-hum episode on COVID 19. Dr. Alexea shows her Brookly, NY roots and brings it to us straight with no chaser. You don’t want to miss this one. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in March 2020 – some guidelines have changed. Please always refer to CDC website for the most up-to-date guidelines involving COVID 19.   Follow Dr. Gaffney: FB/IG/Twitter: @Dralexea

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!   It’s been a while, but we’re back! That’s right, Dr. Renee joins me on this episode to discuss our experience with Covid-19. Here’s the other topics we’ll be touching on: Thoughts on how being affected affects our family structure Doctors passing away from the virus Microscope on health inequities Should medical providers tolerate lack of PPE Providers being fired for speaking up on lack of supplies Should docs be getting stimulus checks Predispositions about being poor   Please share this episode with others! Hit me up on IG @ drniidarko with comments!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Episode 125 guest Dr. Lynn Marie Morski jumps on the show to share some major changes to her career and life. As you know she prides herself as the “Quitting Evangelist” and since we last talked has stayed true to form and moved on from her position at the VA. We talk about what it’s like to make major transitions in her career when she doesn’t “have everything figured out.” This is the episode you want to listen to if you’ve felt trapped or not sure what the next step in your transition process is. Resources: Medscape article Plant Medicine Podcast You’re a Badass at Making Money

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! Today you’re going to hear from Ryan Inman who is a fee-only financial advisor and host of the Financial Residency podcast. As you know, I’m a big fan of fee-only advisors and in this episode, we talk about the real relationship you should have with your financial advisor. Not only will you learn how to work with one but also how not to follow an advisor blindly.   Resources: Allen Roth – How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street Thomas Stanley - The Millionaire Next Door Corey Fawcett – The Doctor’s Guide to Eliminating Debt J L Collins - The Simple Path to Wealth The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing Financial Residency Book Physician Wealth Services

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!It’s well known that doctors put patients first even though it may have negative social effects on doctors. Whether we call it professionalism or an edict, this way of life has allowed us to be viewed as unbiased advocates for our patients.   Dr. Danielle Ofri joins me on this episode to discuss an Op-Ed she wrote in the NY Times last year discussing if our professionalism is being taken advantage of by hospitals.  Dr. Danielle Ofri  is an internist at Bellevue Hospital and NYU School of Medicine. She writes regularly for the New York Times, Slate Magazine and other publications about medicine and the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Ofri is the author of five books, including, most recently, “What Patients Say; What Doctors Hear.” Her TED talks include Deconstructing Perfection and Fear: A Necessary Emotion.  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!I’m chopping it up with Chris Browning, host of the popular show Popcorn Finance. Each week he discusses finance with amazing guests in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn. Topics range from understanding the basics of investing, all the way to his love of tiny homes. On today’s show, we’re going to talk about 3 things busy professionals can do right now to take control of their finances. Also, we’re going to talk about why doctors have a target on their backs.    Resources: Popcorn Finance   Get in touch with Chris: Instagram Twitter Facebook  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! We’re covering a lot on today’s segment of Ask Dr. Nii! The topics we go over are: Balancing locum tenens with infants and two full-time working parents Knowing all the different health care positions that exist, if you could do it again would you go to medical school? USMLE changes from 3-digit score to Pass / Fail outcome How to start a locum tenens company

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!So back in the days of medical school, I used to be able to brag about eating a BigMac and then be able to run a 5 minute mile on the treadmill. Well those days are long gone. I can’t run anywhere near that fast and I still got the fast food habit. To make matters worse, how easy is it to get something healthy while on night shift and its 3AM?!! I invited Dr. Siobahn Key to help us understand that weight is a common struggle for physicians and we often feel that we should have it figured it. Let’s get real - there are plenty of aspects of our job that make it easy to gain and hard to lose weight. Dr. Siobhan Key is both a Family Physician, and Obesity Medicine and  Weight Loss Coach for Physicians. She is the host of a weekly podcast Weight Solutions for Physicians. Her passion is helping people learn to stop emotional eating and feel confident in their ability to manage their weight for the rest of their life.   Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.The website’s content is not a substitute for professional medical care and diagnosis. None of the information should be performed or otherwise used without clearance from your physician or health care provider. The information contained within is not intended to provide specific health advice, or any other advice whatsoever, for any individual or company and should not be relied upon in that regard.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!!! In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Randall Wolf who is a cardiothoracic surgeon as well as a magician. We talk about how he balances both clinical medicine and life as a magician. He even talks about when David Copperfield called him in his operating room. There are a ton of nuggets to take away from this episode. I can’t wait for you all to listen!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We’re now on Day 5 of the Summit, Over the last 4 days you have heard from guests who recognized normal was not enough. They all wanted MORE and pushed back on the traditional ways of thinking. As a result they have found peace, happiness, and wealth. Today you’re going to hear the science and research behind these mental breakthroughs.. Nationally bestselling author and behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards joins me today to discuss how to change behavior to be more successful. Her book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People has been translated into 15 different languages. Currently, she works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies. Vanessa has also been featured in numerous media outlets including CNN, BBC, and The Today Show.  We’re tackling some scenarios doctors face commonly including: Imposter Syndrome Physician Burnout How to be more likeable without being a pushover Resources: Science of People

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Are you comfortable with who you see in the mirror? This is a tough question to ask yourself when you feel like you’ve hit a plateau in life. Today, be prepared to get vulnerable and ask yourself these additional questions:   Am I really doing the best I can do? Am I following someone else’s plan? What’s the difference between success and fulfillment? How can I get the most out of my career and my life?   On today’s episode, Dr. Brad Bellard is jumping on to talk to us about finding purpose, clarity, and resilience. He’s a talented speaker, writer, and physician (Board-certified in both Emergency Medicine & Sports Medicine). He focuses on coaching successful professionals on the principles and tools needed to achieve even higher levels of results, purpose, and fulfillment. His book Elite -  A Modern Success Guide to Purpose and Peak Performance was an Amazon Best seller! Be warned, Dr. Brad gives it you raw and uncut - so let’s get uncomfortable together AND LEVEL UP!!!   Resources: Miracle Morning

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Today is Day 3 of the summit and I’ve got a special interview for you. Did you know that there is a growing movement of individuals and couples retiring in their 40s and for some even earlier? This is called being Financially Independent & Retiring Early movement. It’s safe to say that joining the FIRE movement requires not just discipline but a huge change in mindset. My next guests are Christina and Amon Browning, who recently on their popular YouTube channel announced they retired in their early 40s. They called in all the way from Lisbon, Portugal, and we’re going to hear the nuts and bolts of mindset and lifestyle changes necessary to reach this feat. Some of the moves they made included saving over 70% of their income, making smart decisions with real estate, and having a “can-do” mentality. If you haven’t discovered their YouTube channel then you are missing out. They’re videos are amazing and educational. They just dropped their FIRE workbook, which is a step by step guide to getting to financial independence. ….cuz a brother is giving away free copies of this badboy. We’re using this and are on our way…. Embedded video:   Resources: Rich Dad, Poor Dad The Intelligent Investor The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing Freakonomics

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We’re on to Day 2 of the Docs Outside the Box Virtual Summit. Yesterday, we heard from Dr. Carmen Brown on how leaving the US to practice overseas both revitalized her career and her mental well- being. Today we’re shifting to creating wealth for yourself but not through your job. A lot of people who have detached from their 9 to 5 refer back to the book called Rich Dad, Poor Dad as the catalyst. This book was written by Robert Kiyosaki in 1997 and told the story of his 2 dads – his real father (poor dad) and the father of his best friend (rich dad) – and the ways both men shaped his thoughts on money and investing  My next guest, Dr. Peter Kim has been doing the same for some time now. He’s he runs the famous blog Passive Income MD, and Curbside Real Estate, which is a concierge service for physicians looking to buy real estate. He’s here to help me parse through a recent interview that real estate mogul Grant Cardone did on VladTV, which is a popular YouTube channel focused on the news in Hip Hop. In this video interview, Grant talked about his childhood, how he started in real estate and also how he quickly multiplied his holdings. It’s a very polarizing interview, look below for the embedded video to watch.   Embedded video:   Resources: The 10x Rule 4% Rule

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Hey all and welcome to Day 1 of the Virtual Summit, In this episode, we’re bringing back a guest from way back. From Episode 1 and the land down under - Dr. Carmen Brown is back to speak about living in Australia and New Zealand. Her episode is the highest downloaded episode for the podcast, and has been the spark that helped this show to gain traction with you all. Now a 10 year veteran of living in Australia / New Zealand, you’re going to hear more about the mindset hurdles she and her husband got past to live life on their own terms. Often times, we get caught up on “what I should do,” or “traditionally this,” but fail to realize those thoughts prevent us from finding true happiness. For Dr. Carmen and her husband, the road to happiness started was realizing that the status quo was unacceptable.    Resources: Confessions of a Dr Mom

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Happy New Year DOTB NATION!!!   Each week, I get questions from you, my listeners, asking,    “How can I stand out from my peers?”  “How can I start my own business?”  “How can I be MORE than just a doc?”   I’m answering those questions and MORE at THE FIRST EVER Docs Outside the Box Summit from January 20 - 24, 2020. From the comfort of your home, car, and even your office learn how to make MORE out of your career and personal life and make 2020 your best year ever!!!   REGISTER NOW for this FREE VIRTUAL EVENT for a chance to win a special gift every day. I’m GIVING AWAY copies of:   “ELITE: A Modern Success Guide to Purpose and Peak Performance” by guest speaker, Emergency Physician, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Dr. Brad Bellard “FIRE: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Retiring Early” by guest speakers, Amon and Christina of Our Rich Journey, who retired by the age of 40  “Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People” by guest speaker, bestselling author, and multi-media featured entrepreneur Vanessa Van Edwards www.dotbsummit.com   Also on this episode you’ll hear a 2019 recap for the podcast as well as for me personally.   Resources: The Simple Path to Wealth How to Invest in Real Estate Eunice Park episode

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! This is the last “The Come-Up” segment for the year and it will definitely deliver. The Come-Up is meant to get you to take action by showcasing doctors who are early in their journey. Meet Dr. Nancy Yen-Shipley, an orthopedic surgeon who is on the path to being a doc outside the box. In addition to speaking, Dr. Nancy is very active on social media with her website and also serves as a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard team.  Whether you’re a premed student or a seasoned veteran doctor, there’s a lot you’re going to learn from this episode. Not only was she “weeded” out during her premed years at UCLA, she shares about her nontraditional path to medical school as well as the imposter syndrome she learned to leave in her rear-view window.   Resources: 3 Pieces of Advice from a Surgeon Low GPA