Ep 14 | From ER Burnout to Treehouse Dreams with Dr. Clint Carter

Is prevention in healthcare truly possible, or is it structurally sidelined?

In this episode of The Healthy Brain Toolbox, I sit down with Dr. Clint Carter, former ER physician and founder of MyMD Select Tyler, to examine what happens when a doctor steps outside the traditional insurance-based model and rebuilds care around time, access, and relationship.

We explore direct primary care, physician burnout, insurance-driven care, and the link between metabolic health and cognitive decline. From insulin resistance and inflammation to the limits of brief appointments, this conversation challenges how we approach prevention and the future of medicine.

If you’re interested in dementia prevention, lifestyle medicine, healthcare reform, and protecting your cognitive future, this episode is for you.

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Key Takeaways

The soul-crushing reality of traditional healthcare

• Why Dr. Carter almost left medicine to build treehouses
• The magic of direct primary care: no middlemen, no waiting rooms, no nonsense
• How insurance might be costing you more than it’s helping
• Functional medicine, food as medicine, and why “healthy” is a four-letter word
• Why prevention isn’t just about popping pills
• The future of medicine: burnout-proof models and patient-first care

About the Guest

Dr. Clint Carter is a board-certified emergency physician who transitioned from ER medicine to found MyMD Select Tyler, a Direct Primary Care practice focused on time, access, and meaningful patient relationships. He also hosts the MyMD Unscripted podcast, where he challenges the status quo and promotes a more human approach to healthcare.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.mymdselect.com
• Email:  drcarter@mymdselect.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/clint-carter-472b17263
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/mymdselectETX
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/mymdselect
• Podcast: My MD Unscripted with Clint Carter, MD

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