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Better Skills. Better Doctors.

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Join Rebecca Ong from TCM Hub as she goes beyond the nuts and bolts of clinical practice to navigate some of the more challenging aspects of being a self-employed physician.  This podcast introduces the necessary concepts and perspectives that you need to step into the next level of your entrepreneurial journey and achieve holistic success. Leave behind the unsustainable business-building methods that now have you trapped as an employee in your own business and transform into a Free + Easy Doctor™.

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

EP113 "Red Flag" Patients 22.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , I’m diving into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation about "red flag" patients. We’ve all had that moment—sitting across from someone and feeling in your gut that taking them on isn’t the right call. So why do we do it anyway? I share my own stories of overriding my instincts out of scarcity and people-pleasing,...

EP112 The Art of Assertiveness: A Free Training On Setting Boundaries 17.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, I’m announcing my free training, The Art of Assertiveness: How to Set Win-Win Boundaries with Your Patients.   If you’re feeling overextended, answering patient messages at all hours, skipping vacations, or wondering if this is just how running a practice has to be—it’s not. This training gives you the exact framework I use to create boundaries that stick,...

EP111 Why You're Not Where You Want to Be 15.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , I talk about “procrastilearning”—that sneaky habit of staying stuck in learning mode to avoid the discomfort of taking action. You tell yourself you just need one more course, one more training, one more certification, but deep down you know the real issue isn’t knowledge—it’s fear. I explore why lasting change requires more than...

EP110 When Your Wounds Run Your Business 08.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , I dive into one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of business growth: recognizing when you’re running your business from old wounds and unexamined narratives. These patterns—from fear of rejection to over-responsibility—often show up as overworking, people-pleasing, control, and burnout. While these wounds may have hel...

EP109 Creating An Extraordinary Life 24.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , I share a personal reflection sparked by a visit from my parents and their ongoing confusion about how Michael and I actually earn a living. Their questions reminded me just how unfamiliar and unconventional our business model looks from the outside—and that’s exactly the point. I talk about the intentional decisions we’ve made t...

EP108 Push Through, Not Past 17.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we unpack the subtle but crucial difference between pushing through discomfort and pushing past it. While pushing past can get short-term results, it often bypasses the growth that actually increases your capacity and resilience. True transformation happens when you meet discomfort with curiosity, process the fear, and take actio...

EP107 The Missing Ingredient to Your Success 10.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we look at the one thing beneath every strategy, system, and training that actually moves your practice forward: courage. Whether it’s pivoting your business, raising your rates, or simply acting on what you already know, the gap is rarely about needing more information—it’s about being willing to take uncomfortable action before...

EP106 The Allure of a Virtual Practice 03.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we unpack the fantasy and reality behind building a virtual or location-independent practice. While the dream of time freedom and remote work is enticing, many practitioners underestimate what’s truly involved. From blending incompatible modalities to managing multiple business models, the path to going virtual is rarely seamless...

EP105 The Sunk Cost Trap 27.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore the quiet but powerful force that keeps so many practitioners stuck: the belief that because you’ve already invested so much—in time, money, or identity—you have to keep going, even when it no longer fits. From careers to relationships to business models, we talk about the fear of quitting, the discomfort of change, an...

EP104 Doing It All 20.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore the entrepreneurial trap of trying to do everything at once. Whether it’s launching an online business, managing multiple income streams, or posting across every social platform, spreading yourself too thin leads to overwhelm and stalled momentum. If you’ve been caught in indecision, pivoting too often, or abandoning p...

EP103 Hoping the Patient Says No 13.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore a rarely discussed but deeply common experience: the quiet relief that some practitioners feel when a patient declines care. If you’ve ever caught yourself hoping a patient would say no to your treatment plan, this episode unpacks what’s really going on beneath the surface. From lack of confidence to unclear messaging...

EP102 There Is No Going Rate! 06.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we take a hard look at the difference between owning a business and actually thinking like an entrepreneur.  If you’re still pricing your services based on “going rates” or allowing patients to dictate their treatment plans, you may be stuck in an employee mindset—one that limits your income, freedom, and impact. We explore what...

EP101 Motivate Yourself Without the Burnout 29.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore why relying on external pressure or accountability won’t create lasting success in your business. Drawing from personal stories about overcoming health challenges and lessons from building discipline, we dive into why true growth requires cultivating internal motivation—not depending on urgency, fear, or someone else t...

EP100 The Strategic Power of Celebrating Wins 22.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this 100th episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we mark a milestone by reflecting on something most practitioners overlook: the importance of celebrating your wins. Whether it's a patient breakthrough or simply showing up with courage, these wins aren’t just feel-good moments—they’re essential data points that reveal what’s working in your business and help you make...

EP99 Make Your Work Essential in Uncertain Times 15.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we confront the reality of practicing in uncertain times and how to ensure your services aren’t seen as expendable. While some practitioners blame patient drop-offs on the economy, the truth is often in how your services are positioned and perceived. Patients will cut what feels optional—but not what delivers meaningful outcomes....

EP98 Do This If You Want Your Business to Grow 08.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore why your business growth doesn’t just depend on more marketing, operations, or advanced clinical skills—it depends on your personal growth. You can’t grow your business if you’re not also growing as a person. We dive into the often-overlooked areas that impact your success: your relationships, habits, mindset, time and...

EP97 Harmonize VII Recap w/Michael and Chris 02.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm joined by Michael Peluso and Chris Volesky. We share our thoughts on the Harmonize training we had over the weekend, what we learned, and how we will continue to make the training better and better with each cohort.  If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit: tcm-hub.com/fed and click &...

EP97 Our Most Important Episode Ever 01.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a very special and important episode brought to you by Larry, our Customer Experience Specialist. Also... (April Fool!) If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit: tcm-hub.com/fed and click "Let's Work Together"

EP96 When Is the Right Time For Coaching? 25.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore when coaching is most valuable in your business journey. While coaching can benefit you at any stage, it's especially crucial during the growing and scaling phases—those periods when you're facing the most uncertainty, making big decisions, and stepping into a new version of yourself. We break down the three phases of business: growing, coastin...

EP95 Are You Short-Changing Your Patients? 18.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore how neglecting your own self-care directly impacts your patients and your business. While we expect our patients to invest in their health, many practitioners fail to prioritize their own well-being, pushing through exhaustion and overwhelm in the name of serving others. Your patients aren’t just paying for your skills and knowledge—they’re relying on yo...

EP94 Protecting Yourself From Energy Suckers 11.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we tackle the challenge of managing your energy as a practitioner, especially when dealing with emotionally intense patients. I share a conversation with a mentee who struggled with carrying a patient's anxiety long after their appointment, as well as my own past experiences with difficult patients. We discuss how to protect...

EP93 Doing This Makes Everything Harder 04.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we dive into a common trap for Chinese medicine practitioners—trying to be everything to everyone.  We explore how simplifying your practice, setting clear boundaries, and embracing an abundance mindset can make running your business easier and more fulfilling. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, this episode is for you. Link...

EP92 What Is True Freedom? 25.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail What if freedom isn’t something you achieve but something you choose? In this episode we challenge the idea that success comes from making more money or expanding your business. True freedom is a state of mind, not a destination. I’ll share how the pursuit of “more” leads to burnout, why contentment isn’t settling, and how shifting your mindset can transform your practice. If you’...

EP91 Should You Take Insurance? 18.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into one of the most frequently asked questions in the Chinese medicine community: Should you take insurance? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, I share my personal experience with insurance billing—both the pros and the cons—to help you make an informed decision. We discuss how insurance impacts your practice structure, financial considerations, r...

EP90 Scared to Raise Your Prices? 11.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail One of our company values here at TCM Hub is Transparency. We are in business just like you. And therefore we face a lot of the common challenges that you face when we make big decisions.  In this episode we talk about the big leap that we took in 2024 and share the hesitation, the fears of financial ruin, the consequences, and the lessons that we learned.  Links mentioned in this...

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