When the excitement of launching a practice wears off and the messy middle begins, many new entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed with what feels like an insurmountable journey ahead. I talk about how to break this large task in to smaller achievable actions, and the short list of must-do items in building a practice.

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Checklist to launch a micropractice​ - for those of us who love to check off a to-do list, here are the basic steps to get you started.

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In this episode of It’s Not Just You, I’m joined by Dr. Jen Williams, an OB/GYN who is stepping away from a successful 24-year practice to launch a micropractice focused on perimenopause and menopause care. Dr. Williams is a Micropractice Mastermind participant in the messy middle of leaving her practice and launching a practice for the care of menopausal women.

Dr. Williams' story is one of deep integrity, clarity, and rebellion against a system that no longer aligns with how she wants to show up for her patients or herself. We talk about the challenges of doing things differently, the pushback from well-meaning people, and what it looks like to trust your gut even when the path forward isn’t fully mapped out.

Join us as we discuss:

• How she knew it was time to make a major career pivot
• The moment a corporate training exercise became her “no more” breaking point
• Why she’s choosing to slow down and intentionally wait before launching
• The mental load and emotional labor of building something new while still practicing medicine
• The importance of having a supportive community that believes in this kind of change

Dr. Williams brings wisdom, humor, and honesty to this conversation. Her passion for helping women navigate midlife is exactly what the world needs more of. You can find her on her website and Instagram.

The number one questions I am asked about how to build a practice, is "How much is this going to cost?" In cliff notes from the Mastermind, we review the top five items to consider when financially planning for a practice and growing your practice.

Micropractice Mastermind - a vetted, expert roadmap to start your own practice. Join this physician community as we change the future of medicine. You can actually enjoy practicing medicine. Join us.

Checklist to launch a micropractice​ - for those of us who love to check off a to-do list, here are the basic steps to get you started.

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Our guest this week is Dr. Maria Guzman - a sleep and obesity medicine specialist. Her vision for patient care goes far beyond prescriptions and protocols. In this episode, she shares how burnout pushed her to build something different—her own private practice rooted in lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, and compassion.

After recognizing the limits of insurance-based care just six months into her first job, Dr. Guzman began the journey of creating Dream Life Medicine and Wellness. From considering telemedicine to securing a physical office, her approach has evolved to align with her values and her community.

She talks openly about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of community and accountability, and the joy of staying curious as she weaves in new areas like menopause and mind-body medicine.

Connect with Dr. Maria Guzman at dreamlifemedical.com and on Instagram.

I had no idea what I was doing and no community for support when I launched my medical practice. It was scary and overwhelming. Today, I walk through the naive mistakes I made when I launched my medical practice - so you don't have to make them.

Micropractice Mastermind - a vetted, expert roadmap to start your own practice. Join this physician community as we change the future of medicine. You can actually enjoy practicing medicine. Join us.

Checklist to launch a micropractice​ - for those of us who love to check off a to-do list, here are the basic steps to get you started.

Sign up for emails for weekly support in launching your own practice and improving your delivery of care.

I walk through the fundamentals of starting your own private practice, from the basic information needed to get started, malpractice insurance, business plans, startup costs, community support, and much more.

Micropractice Mastermind - a vetted, expert roadmap to start your own practice. Join this physician community as we change the future of medicine. You can actually enjoy practicing medicine. Next cohort starts May 4, 2025.

Checklist to launch a micropractice​ - for those of us who love to check off a to-do list, here are the basic steps to get you started.

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As we graduate the first cohort of the Micropractice Mastermind, I review four things you must do before leaving your practice.

Our Mastermind guest today, Dr. Leanne Wu, shares her story of opening an insurance-based pediatric practice to serve the Taiwanese community in Portland, Oregon. You can Find Dr. Wu and LIttle Island Pediatrics on her website and Instagram.

Micropractice Mastermind - a vetted, expert roadmap to start your own practice. Join this physician community as we change the future of medicine. You can actually enjoy practicing medicine. Next cohort starts May 2025.

Checklist to launch a micropractice​ - for those of us who love to check off a to-do list, here is a rough approximation of what we are completing in the Micropractice Mastermi​nd.

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In this episode of It’s Not Just You, we are honored to welcome Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, a leading expert in the field of eating disorder treatment. She has build nationally recognized treatment centers and continues to evolve her career. Dr. Oliver-Pyatt shares her recovery cycle between clinical entrepreneurial ventures and how that has fostered her creative and clinical energies.

Join us as we discuss:

• The intersection of coaching and clinical practice in behavioral health
• How to identify outdated behaviors that keep us stuck
• The importance of finding your "why" to create lasting change
• Dr. Oliver-Pyatt’s journey in the eating disorder treatment space
• Actionable insights on how to break free from patterns that no longer serve you

Dr. Oliver-Pyatt’s wisdom and compassionate approach offer hope for those seeking relief and a new path forward.

You can connect with Dr. Oliver-Pyatt on her website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Micropractice Mastermind - a vetted, expert roadmap to start your own practice. Join this physician community as we change the future of medicine. You can actually enjoy practicing medicine. Next cohort starts April 2025.

Checklist to launch a micropractice​ - for those of us who love to check off a to-do list, here is a rough approximation of what we are completing in the Micropractice Mastermi​nd.

Sign up for emails for weekly support in launching your own practice and improving your delivery of care.

Micropractice Mastermind - a vetted, expert roadmap to start your own practice. Join this physician community as we change the future of medicine. You can actually enjoy practicing medicine. Next cohort starts April 2025.

Checklist to launch a micropractice​ - for those of us who love to check off a to-do list, here is a rough approximation of what we are completing in the Micropractice Mastermi​nd.

Sign up for emails for weekly support in launching your own practice and improving your delivery of care.

Dr. Erica Bove is a fertility specialist, coach, mom, runner, and yogi, but her path wasn’t always this fulfilling. In this episode, she shares her personal transformation from feeling trapped in medicine and a toxic marriage to reclaiming her life on her own terms.

Dr. Bove takes us through the moment she realized her career and personal life weren’t what she envisioned, and how she courageously took steps to rebuild. From navigating the pressures of medicine to finding her own joy and purpose, she offers an inspiring story of resilience and self-discovery.

Tune in to hear how she reshaped her life, built a career aligned with her values, and found happiness along the way.

You can connect with Dr. Erica Bove on her website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

In cliff-notes from the Micropractice Mastermind, we talk about the power of community, where to find it, and why it is critical transformation and entrepreneurship.

Micropractice Mastermind - a vetted, expert roadmap to start your own practice. Join this physician community as we change the future of medicine. You can actually enjoy practicing medicine. Next cohort starts April 2025.

Checklist to launch a micropractice​ - for those of us who love to check off a to-do list, here is a rough approximation of what we are completing in the Micropractice Mastermi​nd.

Sign up for emails for weekly support in launching your own practice and improving your delivery of care.

Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, affectionately known as Dr. Una, is a pediatrician turned serial entrepreneur, business coach, and founder of the EntreMD Business School. She shares her incredible transformation from a new attending with doubts to a leader in physician entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Dr. Una walks us through the pivotal moments of her journey, BEFORE she became a serial entrepreneurial leader. She started a private practice fresh out of residency, overcame self-doubt as an introvert, and learned the business skills necessary to thrive. She candidly shares the fears, failures, and lessons that shaped her path, proving that all business skills are learnable and that physicians are capable of so much more than they’ve been led to believe.

Tune in to hear how she went from answering her own phones to building a thriving multi-physician practice, founding a business school for doctors, and empowering thousands of physicians to create profitable businesses.

You can connect with Dr. Una on her podcast, website, LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram.