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Succeed in Medicine

Succeed in Medicine

By: Bradley B. Block MD Doctor Podcast Network
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 Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”Copyright 2018-2025, all rights reserved, Bradley B. Block, MD Career Success Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Ep473 - Decluttering Your Life: Insights from Tracy McCubbin

    Ep473 - Decluttering Your Life: Insights from Tracy McCubbin
    Jul 8 2025

    This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach
    You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity.

    Visit myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you.

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    Dr. Bradley Block is relaunching the show on July 14th! Help by downloading 10 episodes, subscribing, and leaving a review. Email a screenshot to enter a raffle for prizes like FIGS scrubs or a podcast takeover—and get his one-page cheat sheet on how to nail the first 10 seconds of every patient encounter.

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    In a world drowning in clutter, how can physicians reclaim their space and sanity? Host Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Tracy McCubbin, to explore the psychology behind hoarding and practical decluttering strategies. With two decades of helping clients including many doctors, McCubbin explains how our hunter-gatherer instincts and sentimental attachments fuel a $10 billion storage industry. She addresses Dr. Block’s paper-hoarding habits, the outdated textbooks in his office, and the challenge of managing kids’ toys, offering insights on separating decluttering, organizing, and cleaning. This episode equips physicians with tools to break free from clutter paralysis and foster independence in their families.

    Three Actionable Takeaways:

    1. Digitize Information – Save articles and studies digitally in bookmarks instead of printing, reducing paper clutter.
    2. Separate Tasks – Tackle decluttering, organizing, and cleaning as distinct steps to avoid overwhelm.
    3. Set Habits – Establish consistent placement (e.g., keys in a bowl) to streamline daily routines and reduce stress.

    About the Show:

    PGD Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

    About the Guest:

    Tracy McCubbin is the CEO and founder of dClutter Fly, one of America’s top decluttering companies, where she has helped thousands of clients, including physicians, clear clutter over the past 20 years. She is the author of Making Space Clutter-Free and her latest book, Make Space for Happiness. Recently, she transformed dClutter Fly into a franchise, empowering others to join her mission. Known for her practical and empathetic approach, McCubbin addresses the emotional and psychological barriers to decluttering, offering solutions tailored to busy professionals.

    • Website: https://dclutterfly.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracy_mccubbin/?hl=en
    • Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@tracy_mccubbin

    About the host:

    Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

    Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!

    Socials:

    @physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

    @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

    @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

    Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

    Disclaimer:

    This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.
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    33 mins
  • Ep472 - Finding Purpose in Medicine Through Faith and Ritual with Dr. Jonathan Weinkle

    Ep472 - Finding Purpose in Medicine Through Faith and Ritual with Dr. Jonathan Weinkle
    Jul 1 2025
    This episode is sponsored by: My Financial CoachYou trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity.Visit myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you.———————Can faith enhance medical practice and renew purpose? Host Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Dr. Jonathan Weinkle, for an in-depth discussion centered around his insightful book, ‘Illness to Exodus’. Drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of the Passover Seder, Dr. Weinkle has developed an innovative Healing Seder, a ritual designed to cultivate compassion and infuse a renewed sense of purpose into the daily lives of healthcare providers. Leveraging his deep Jewish heritage and his extensive experience teaching courses such as Death and the Healthcare Professions, he delves into the transformative potential of simple rituals, such as performing a morning Kiddush over a cup of coffee, which can elevate routine tasks into profoundly meaningful acts. This episode masterfully weaves together themes of faith, compelling storytelling, and actionable advice, providing physicians with valuable tools to rediscover their calling and maintain a purposeful approach to their practice, even amidst the monotony of repetitive patient care.Three Actionable Takeaways:Adopt a Daily Ritual – Use a morning Kiddush or similar practice (e.g., over coffee) to start your day with purpose and resilience.Embrace Patient Narratives – Listen to patients’ unique stories, like a Seder tale, to reignite curiosity and care in repetitive care settings.Navigate Faith Conflicts with Empathy – Engage with patients’ religious views openly to find common ground and tailor effective care plans.About the Show:PGD Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!About the Guest:Dr. Jonathan Weinkle is an internist and pediatrician who practices primary care and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Squirrel Hill Health Center in Pittsburgh. A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine graduate with a Med-Peds residency, he is a clinical assistant professor in Family Medicine and part-time instructor in Religious Studies and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine at Pitt. He teaches Death and the Healthcare Professions and Healing and Humanity, authored Healing People, Not Patients and Illness to Exodus, and runs ‘Healers Who Listen’, where he blogs on healing and Jewish tradition. Once considering a rabbinical path, he now integrates faith and medicine to support physicians and patients.LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jonathan-weinkle-3440032awebsite: https://healerswholisten.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healerswholisten?igsh=eXQ3a2QxMXZncTluAbout the host:Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physiciansWant to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.
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    40 mins
  • Ep471 - Escape the Physician Grind with Your Solo Private Practice

    Ep471 - Escape the Physician Grind with Your Solo Private Practice
    Jun 24 2025

    This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach
    You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity.

    Visit myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you.

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    In an era where autonomy drives physician fulfillment, how do you break free to start your own practice? Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Dr. Kara Pepper, who transitioned from 14 years in employed practice to founding an 18-state telemedicine practice focused on eating disorders. Dr. Pepper also explores the qualities—innovation, risk tolerance, and lifelong learning—that define successful solo practitioners. She discusses overcoming analysis paralysis, leveraging automation to cut overhead, and innovative models like cash-pay visits and direct primary care. Highlighting her own journey, she offers practical advice for physicians, whether sole breadwinners or dual-income households, to navigate risks and build sustainable practices, making this episode a vital resource for those seeking to reclaim healthcare on their terms.

    Three Actionable Takeaways:

    1. Embrace Risk Tolerance – Assess your willingness to take risks and view failure as a learning opportunity to thrive in a solo or micro practice.
    2. Automate Administrative Tasks – Use technology and virtual assistants to reduce overhead and focus on patient care, enhancing practice sustainability.
    3. Start with the Smallest Step – Overcome analysis paralysis by identifying the tiniest action (e.g., researching EMRs) to launch your practice and build from there.

    About the Show:
    The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

    About the Guest:
    Dr. Kara Pepper is a primary care internist and executive coach based in Atlanta, Georgia, with 14 years of private practice experience. She founded an 18-state telemedicine practice specializing in adults with eating disorders and created Micropractice Mastermind, a community supporting physicians in solo practice. As host of the podcast “It’s Not Just You” she guides doctors to transform healthcare through autonomy and innovation.

    Website : https://karapeppermd.com

    Email: hello@karapeppermd.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karapeppermd?igsh=MW94ZGs3ajEwcm1qNg==

    About the host:

    Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

    Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!

    Socials:

    @physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

    @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

    @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

    Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

    Disclaimer:

    This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.
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    40 mins

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