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We became physicians to helps as many people as we could and often feel guilty when it falls short. The thing is, this is the fastest road to burnout.

If you catch yourself saying "Do I self sacrifice to help my patient or focus on my mental health?" then this episode is for you.

Let's normalize prioritizing our mental health.

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This is my favorite story, the 7 benefits patients get when they choose a Direct Care doctor AND the 7 benefits Direct Care doctors get in return. A mutually beneficial relationship where no insurance is required.

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MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFERENCE by Doctors On Social Media. #SoMeDocsPP Live Sept 25-27, 2025. Recording available. Use my affiliate link to attend, here

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Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is a Board-Certified Adult Endocrinologist with 20+ years of experience in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism, and other endocrine conditions with a Direct Specialty Care practice in Delray Beach, Florida.

She shares insights on

• planning for Direct Specialty Care after starting an insurance practice
• saving overhead expenses with co-working spaces
• the benefits patients enjoy through her membership program, even though they have insurance
• and more!

Books mentioned

• Sparks Start Fires by Dr. Julie Gunther
• The Official Guide To Starting Your Own Direct Primary Care Practice by Dr. Douglass Farrago

Co-op Space in Florida

• https://khospace.com/locations/delray-beach-fl/

Find Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez at info@endocrinologywellness.com and visit her at https://endocrinologywellness.com

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MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFERENCE by Doctors On Social Media. #SoMeDocsPP Live Sept 25-27, 2025. Recording available. Use my affiliate link to attend, here

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• Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm
• More resources teadpm.com