Physicians Keepers

On this episode Dr. Mariel Herbert shares her journey from employed medicine to private practice, discussing existential psychiatry, lifestyle medicine, physician burnout, and what it really takes to build a practice that aligns with your values.

In this episode of Physicians Keepers, Dr. Amy Loden shares her journey from academic medicine to entrepreneurship, motherhood, and building a practice centered on women’s health and purpose. From burnout and balancing family life to launching her direct primary care practice, this conversation is honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable. We also dive into her TEDx talk, her best-selling book The P...

Dr. Temi Ajao, an emergency physician turned money coach, shares how $500K in student debt, career pressure, and burnout pushed her to redefine both her work and her finances.  She breaks down practical strategies for managing physician income, navigating taxes, tackling debt, and building wealth while addressing the hidden pressure many first-generation high earners face.

Dr. Hannah Parr, a physician and diabetes educator living with type 1 diabetes, shares how her diagnosis shaped her path in medicine. She discusses leaving traditional residency to pursue functional and preventive care, focusing on lifestyle, patient education, and chronic disease management. The conversation explores the importance of accepting a diagnosis, addressing emotional health, and redefi...

In this episode, Dr. Maryna Mammoliti joins Dr Ally for a powerful conversation on administrative violence in medicine, a term describing how systems meant to regulate and protect can be misused to harm physicians. From complaints and investigations to workplace politics, these processes can carry serious emotional, financial, and professional consequences. This episode highlights the importance o...

In this episode of Physicians Keepers , Dr. Ona Utuama shares her journey from family physician to entrepreneur, building Tribal Eyes Eyewear and launching a Saturday-focused women’s clinic through Collab MD Direct Primary Care. She discussed  how she identified gaps in both fashion and healthcare, creating inclusive solutions.

In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Gavin-Headen shares how a childhood passion for sewing turned into a purpose-driven business decades later. What started as a stress reliever during COVID became Valmasi Scrubs  a brand created to solve a real problem for curvy women in healthcare. From navigating career expectations to embracing entrepreneurship in her 40s, her story is a powerful reminder that your d...

Dr. Janeeka Benoit shares her journey with weight and body image to helping high-achieving women understand their metabolism and reclaim their health.  This episode explores the link between mindset, identity, and sustainable wellness challenging the idea that weight loss is one-size-fits-all and highlighting a more personalized, balanced approach to health.

In this episode, Dr. Jazzmine Basham, DO shares her journey from physician to patient advocate and sheds light on the challenges patients face navigating today’s healthcare system. We discuss the importance of patient education, clear communication, and taking an active role in your care. From preparing for appointments to understanding your rights and seeking second opinions, this conversation is...

In this episode, Dr. Sassy Weinstein , a sports and fitness physician, shares her journey from traditional medicine to building her own direct care practice. She discusses the challenges of entering medical entrepreneurship without formal business training, the importance of continuous learning, and how building a supportive network helped her along the way.

In this episode Dr. Mai explains why AI in mental health must be specialized, ethical, and designed to support not replace clinicians. She highlights how thoughtful technology can address provider shortages, reduce burnout, and improve patient outcomes. This episode explores: ✔️ The intersection of physical and mental healthcare ✔️ The physician-to-entrepreneur transition ✔️ The importance of soci...

In this episode, Dr Sheneka Hornes highlighted the importance of Physicians asking for a better working condition, as well as setting your priorities right before accepting any employment contract 

What happens when a medical career that looks perfect on paper no longer feels fulfilling? In this episode, Dr. Sonali Hamachandra shares her transition from infectious disease to obesity medicine and coaching midlife women through MD Healthstyle Coaching. After two decades in traditional practice, she chose to pursue a path that aligned more closely with her growing passion for weight management...

Dr. Ally introduces Dr. Rhonda Mattox, a board-certified psychiatrist with over two decades of experience, who speaks on mental health, media, policy, faith, and voice. Dr. Mattox shares her personal motivation for creating a space for physicians to share their experiences, highlighting the importance of solidarity and support, especially for Black women in medicine. She explained how workplace en...

In this episode with Dr. Ally and Dr. Tolu Olabintan, discuss the importance of learning how to create a work life balance as a physician. Dr. Olabintan who is a a board-certified primary care physician and co-founder of Living Spring Family Medical Center in Mansfield, Texas, shared her background and enthusiasm for helping patients improve their quality of life. She emphasized on the importance...

In this episode, Ally sits down with Dr. Rodrick Stewart to discuss how meaningful conversations can transform patient care. Dr. Stewart introduces his concept of a “love ethic” in medicine, inspired by bell hooks, emphasizing care, trust, respect, and open communication in the doctor–patient relationship. They explore building trust with patients—especially underserved populations—prioritizing co...

In this episode, Dr. Bianca Busch, a double-board certified psychiatrist, shares her powerful journey through medical school, residency, and private practice. She opens up about facing unexpected academic setbacks, navigating ADHD and test anxiety, and pushing forward despite doubts from mentors who questioned her path in medicine. Dr. Bianca reflects on how early failures challenged her identity...

Join me as I interview Dr Peju, an internal medicine physician, a physician executive and the founder of Leadership MD, who helps healthcare professionals build executive presence and rise without burnouts. In this episode Dr. Peju shares her journey of embracing leadership in health care, challenging imposter syndrome, choosing progress over perfection, and recognizing physicians’ true value beyo...

Join me as I interview Dr. Barbara, a Conscious Leadership and Neuroscience-Based Coach. She works with high-performing business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs, helping them lead, live, and run their businesses from the inside out. In this episode, Dr. Barbara shares powerful insights on the bullying culture within medical training, particularly how top-down leadership can create toxic environ...

Join me as I interview Dr Gloria Esoimeme about her experience with bullying as a resident physicians.  Dr Esoimeme is a foreign trained graduate who trained in Nigeria and transitioned to the United states. She completed her residency training in internal medicine. 

Interview with Dr Adam Harrison who is an expert anti bullying advocate. We share his first hand experience of being bullied in training and how he was able to successfully navigate this. Because of his experience he has become an expert in coaching, training leaders and organizations of the importance of kind leadership and empathy.  

Dr Dehga is a board certified internal medicine physician who currently practices aesthetic medicine.  Join me as we discuss her difficult journey in residency where she experienced being bullied and the impact it had on her mental well being. Thankfully she was able to overcome the struggles and now is using her story to shed light on the danger of bullying in medical training.