The Micropractice Mama Podcast
A podcast for women physicians striving to practice primary care creatively and sustainably with autonomy, authenticity and joy via the direct care micropractice model.
Episodes
57 episodes
How to Market Your Practice WITHOUT Social Media (And Important Disclaimers about Doing So)
In this episode I discuss strategies for marketing a micropractice or DPC without social media including,Who is most likely to success without social mediaImportant questions to ask yourself before eschewing social media ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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32:33
Micropractice Mama 1:1 w/ Dr. Greg Holton of Dune Shores Health (Spring Lake, MI)
In this episode I chat with Dr. Greg Holton, an internist & geriatrician who launched his practice (Dune Shores Health) in September 2025, we discusshis experience as a physician leader trying to enact big picture change
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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44:12
Why Most Medical Practice Websites Suck (And How to Make Yours Rise Above the Rest)
In this episode I review a few of the reasons most medical websites are ineffective converting visitors to patients includingthree key features of bad medical practice websiteswhy micropractice websites should not follow th...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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27:41
Insurance 101: All the Questions You're Embarrassed to Ask (But MUST Know How to Answer Before Starting a Direct Care Practice!)
In this episode I breakdown health insurance starting from the basics, includingwhat are the different types of health insurance?why is insurance often tied to employment?what are the main differences between PPO a...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:22
Micropractice Mama 1:1 w/ Dr. Meghan Monthie of Heirloom Family Medicine (Albany, NY)
In this episode I chat with Dr. Meghan Monthie about her journey to DPC micropractice includingwhat prompted her to enroll in the Micropractice 101 E-course while on her maternity leavewhat is was like having a newborn, ret...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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57:35
Season 4 Preview + Personal Updates & Announcements!
In this episode I share a sneak peak of what's in store for season 4 of the pod, includingdate & time for the next free webinar followed by a sale on the Micropractice 101 E-course (register below)the awesome docs that ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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36:05
5 Highly Effective Marketing Strategies without the "Ick"
In this episode I review 5 highly effective marketing concepts that feel a lot less icky with a little mindset work includingan example of how a little positive pressure can be helpful to a potential patient/consumerthe mic...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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29:09
Personal Safety & Sensitive Exams in Micropractice (+ Reflections on My Own Experiences w/ Harassment as a Physician)
In this episode I reflect on instances when I have felt most unsafe in medicine includingthe surprising emotions I felt during each incidenthow I reacted then vs how I would react nowhelp advice given to me by a co...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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57:41
The Pep Talk Episode
If you've had or have any of the following thoughts and need a pep talk, this episode is for you:This seems crazy.I don’t know anything about business.I don’t have any time to learn/plan/work on this.How can I abando...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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55:39
[Bonus Episode] Inspiration vs Imitation: How to Glean Inspo from your DPC Crushes Without Plagiarizing
In this episode I discuss how to draw inspiration from DPCs you admire without imitating or plagiarizing, includingmy own experience with plagiarism and how it feltwhy copy-paste and imitation hurts you in the long run...
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31:20
Q&A Episode: Handling Admin Tasks, Saying "No" & My Hot Take on Executive Physicals
In this episode I answer listener questions including,how do handle administrative tasks that are normally done by an MA, referral coordinator, etc.?what are my tips for doctors who are direct care specialists or don't plan...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:40
Tough Love: 7 Signs Micropractice is WRONG For You
In this episode I discuss seven signs that direct care micropractice might not be a good fit for you includingWhy micropractice stats can sometimes be misleadingThe things patients can sense right away that will tank your p...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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41:27
Micropractice Mama 1:1 w/ Dr. Shayne Taylor of Blue Canyon Primary Care (Northampton, MA)
In this episode I chat with Dr. Taylor about her journey to direct care micropractice including,how and why she moved from academic medicine to traditional concierge to DPChow she started her practice with over 60 patients ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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58:30
5 Lies You've Been Told As A PCP
In this episode I discuss several ideas and “facts” that we as physicians often believe to be self-evidence truths but are in fact, lies, includingThe “industry standard” that nobody likes that is not based on evidenceThe l...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:43
Every Hill I Will Die On: My Top 5 Hot Takes for Future DPC Docs
In this episode I’m sharing my top five (somewhat) controversial opinions starting a successful direct care practice, includingThe two invaluable things I spend $$$ on that everyone told me not toWhy I think copied & pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:13
Season 3 Preview + Personal Updates & Announcements 📣
In this episode I share what's in store for Season 3 of the Micropractice Mama Podcast, includingUpdates on the course and upcoming webinarWhat I've been struggling with personally & professionally over the past 6 month...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:40
The Only Reviews That Actually Matter + A Special Update
In this episode I share my thoughts on patient reviews and how they relate to micropractice, includingwhy I have a different opinion on this compared to most doctorswhy they are especially important in DPC and micropractice...
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29:22
How To Grow Your Micropractice Using Facebook Groups
In this episode I discuss how to grow your practice via Facebook groups in a non-sleazy way includingwhy Facebook groups are a powerful tool for marketingwhich groups to joinwhat types of posts are and aren't effec...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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30:52
Entrepreneurship as a Feminist Act: Micropractice as a Path to Equity, Empowerment & Wellness for Women in Medicine
In this episode I discuss how entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business, it is a path to equity, empowerment and wellness for women physicians. I try to convince you of this hypothesis by sharingThe evolution of my own ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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30:12
Micropractice Mama 1:1 w/ Dr. Katie Pencek of Hometown Health (Hunt Valley, MD)
In this episode I chat with Dr. Katie Pencek, a board-certified internist and former hospitalist, about her micropractice journey includingHow and why she transitioned from hospital medicine to primary careWhat it was like ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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45:37
3 “Employees” in Micropractice That Make It Possible to Have NO Employees
In this episode I share how I'm able to run a full, profitable primary care practice without any staff, includingperks and downsides of having zero staffthe 3 key "employees" that prevent me from drowning in scutwh...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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28:15
Practicing Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in a Cash-Based World
In this episode I discuss what it’s like practicing evidence-based medicine (EBM) in a cash-based environment includingCommon assumptions doctors and patients make about cash-based practiceWhy EBM is critical to the future ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:23
Why I’ve Been MIA for 6 Weeks (A Peek BTS of My Businesses & the Lessons I Learned)
In this episode I pull back the curtain on Micropractice Mama and share some of my successes and blunders recently as well as the lessons I learned along the way including:what happened after the last webinarthe mistake I m...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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23:22
Why I Tried to Quit Residency: My Story of Imposter Syndrome, Burnout, Shame & Finding My Place in Medicine
In 2014, I walked into my program director's office as second year internal medicine resident and told him I was quitting. I recall sitting in the chair in his office and believing in my bones that becoming a doctor had been a mistake,...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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44:27
How I’m Leveling Up My Businesses in 2025: BTS Practice & E-Course Updates
In this episode I take you behind the scenes of BOTH of my businesses (Juniper Modern Primary Care & Micropractice Mama) and share some of my goals & priorities for 2025 includinghow my goals have changed in year 4 com...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:11