Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician

Financial Freedom and Peace of Mind. For all of us. A podcast by The Frugal Physician for healthcare professionals looking to get their financial house in order and design their ideal lives.

Ep103: How to Build a Profitable Direct Primary Care Practice Without Burnout with Dr. Una of EntreMD
Jun 13, 2025 – 52:39
Ep102: Getting Sued as a Doctor: Malpractice Lawsuits, Legal Strategy & Expert witness work with Dr. Stephen Cohen
Jun 6, 2025 – 40:02
Ep101: Does Money Buy Happiness?..with Dr. Elisa Chiang
May 23, 2025 – 43:36
Ep100: 100th Episode Special: From Burnout to New Beginnings – Why I’m Starting a DPC Practice
May 9, 2025 – 34:45
Ep99: Investing in Residential Assisted Living with Dr. Alex Schloe
May 2, 2025 – 37:37
Ep98: Reclaiming Joy in Medicine — How to Build a Life You Love Without Leaving Healthcare
Apr 25, 2025 – 56:43
Ep97: Recession-Proof Your Physician Finances: Expert Tips from Dr. Nisha Mehta
Apr 11, 2025 – 27:47
Ep96: Physician Community, Side Gigs, and Empowerment: Dr. Nisha Mehta’s Journey
Apr 4, 2025 – 23:07
Ep95: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Dr. Marina Capella Built a Thriving Pediatric Direct Primary Care Practice
Mar 29, 2025 – 56:33
Ep94: Navigating the Financial Leaps in Medical Training - From Medical Student to Resident to Attending
Mar 21, 2025 – 35:33
Ep93: What’s Changing in the Disability Insurance Landscape with Dr. Stephanie Pearson
Mar 14, 2025 – 36:52
Ep92: From Nursing to Financial Freedom: How Budgeting Can Transform Your Life with Kristin Wade
Mar 7, 2025 – 34:17
Ep91: What Every Resident Physician Must Know About Guaranteed Standard Issue Disability Insurance with Jamie Fleischner
Feb 28, 2025 – 34:53
Ep90: From Medicine & Marketing to Million-Dollar Real Estate with Dr. Gelerie and Erik - Part 2
Feb 21, 2025 – 31:17
Ep89: From Medicine & Marketing to Million-Dollar Real Estate with Dr. Gelerie and Erik
Feb 14, 2025 – 27:07
Ep88: Retirement Planning Secrets: Building Your Paycheck & Finding Fullfillment with Fritz Gilbert
Feb 1, 2025 – 39:30
Ep87: How Direct Primary Care is Breaking Barriers in Healthcare with Dr. Josh Umbehr - Part 2
Jan 24, 2025 – 39:40
Ep86: How Direct Primary Care is Breaking Barriers in Healthcare with Dr. Josh Umbehr - Part 1
Jan 17, 2025 – 26:16
Ep85: Financial Freedom with Land Investing: How Dr. Mamta Kumar Built 7-Figure Passive Income Streams
Jan 11, 2025 – 41:22
Ep84: Mastering the Billing Side of Medicine: Avoiding Billing Pitfalls & Building a Sustainable Practice
Jan 3, 2025 – 36:15
Ep83: Military Money Hacks: Doug Nordman on Early Retirement & Smart Savings
Dec 27, 2024 – 49:26
Ep82: Leaning Out with Dr. Dawn Baker: Work-Life Balance, Burnout Recovery, and Success Redefined
Dec 20, 2024 – 47:38
Ep81: Empower Your Wallet with Prisca Benson
Dec 13, 2024 – 34:50
Ep80: From Railroad Tracks to Critical Care: Dr. Carla Rotering on Redefining Thriving, Leadership, and Financial Freedom as a Woman Physician
Dec 6, 2024 – 53:23
Ep79: Asset Protection through LLC's and the Corporate Transparency Act
Nov 29, 2024 – 39:17
Ep78: Buying, Running, and Selling Businesses with David Barnett
Nov 22, 2024 – 51:27
Ep77: What An Incoming Trump Administration Means For Your Student Loans
Nov 15, 2024 – 45:04
Ep76: Maximizing Retirement Savings for Solopreneurs and Side Hustlers with the Solo 401k
Nov 8, 2024 – 48:20
Ep75: The Purpose Code: Unlocking Meaning and Maximizing Happiness with Dr. Jordan Grumet
Nov 1, 2024 – 31:04
Ep74: Holistic Stress Management for Heart Health: Cardiologist’s Guide to Meditation and Spiritual Wellness
Oct 25, 2024 – 53:15
Ep73: How to Pick a Financial Advisor (and Not Get Ripped Off)
Oct 18, 2024 – 46:04
Ep72: Former Reporter, Sammi Sosa Norman, Quit Her Job, Paid Off Debt, and Became a Financial Coach
Oct 11, 2024 – 56:43
Ep71: College Savings: How to Plan, Save, and Maximize Aid Eligibility
Oct 4, 2024 – 28:02
Ep70: Direct Ownership of Residential Real Estate
Sep 27, 2024 – 30:10
Ep68: Can You Truly Afford That House? 2 Ratios Every Physician Must Know
Sep 13, 2024 – 10:42
Ep67: Sarah Catherine Gutierrez on Automating Finances for Physicians
Sep 6, 2024 – 46:18
Ep66: The Real Cost of Nurse Practitioner-led Care with Tarang Patel, MD
Aug 30, 2024 – 52:48
Ep65: Make ~$400/Hour as a Medical Expert Witness with Dr. Nirav Shah
Aug 16, 2024 – 28:53
Ep64: Exploring How Alexander Hamilton's Financial Genius Led to the Creation of the Federal Reserve
Aug 9, 2024 – 15:48
Ep63: Surviving Election Year: Repurposed Gems from the Earn & Invest Podcast
Aug 2, 2024 – 49:59
Ep62: SAVE Plan Under Siege: How Will It Affect You?
Jul 26, 2024 – 13:58
Ep61: Embrace Adventure Today: Dr. Cory Fawcett's Cross-Country Bike Adventure
Jul 21, 2024 – 37:11
Ep60: Lean Practice and Work-Life Balance with Dr. Sadhu
Jul 12, 2024 – 26:55
Ep59: Slow FI vs. Traditional Retirement: Why Jessica and The Fioneers Chose the Road Less Traveled
Jul 5, 2024 – 37:24
Ep58: Real Talk: The Experience of Being a Woman in Medicine with Dr. Shikha Jain
Jun 28, 2024 – 34:35
Ep57: Turning Financial Struggles into Strengths with Dr. Jimmy Turner
Jun 21, 2024 – 29:06
Ep56: A TarHeal Podcast Interview - Doctors Don’t Have to Be Broke; Here’s My Blueprint for Building Wealth
Jun 14, 2024 – 34:42
Ep55: The Lucrative Nonclinical Careers Every Doctor Should Know
Jun 7, 2024 – 30:55
Ep54: Dr. Shaun McKee’s Secrets to Ageless Energy
May 31, 2024 – 41:03
Ep53: This Couple Escaped Debt and Built a $1.4M Real Estate Empire
May 24, 2024 – 37:46

Recent Reviews

NoobREI

One episode did it

I struggled with analysis paralysis for five years, hesitant to take the first step into real estate investing. After listening to just one episode of your podcast, I was inspired to start looking at rental properties again. Within two weeks, my offer was accepted, and we’re now set to close on the property in three weeks. Your insights provided the clarity and confidence I needed to move forward. Thank you for making a real difference in my journey.
TXMDMOM

Solid

This is good solid information. Disha’s platform comes from experience and passion. Her stories add a personal touch. Whether you are just getting started on your financial journey, or trying to right your ship, this podcast perfect for you. Godspeed Disha!
amhiggs17

Love it

I’ve been following Disha for a long time, as she and I have parallel stories. I love how down to earth and personable she is, and am so excited to listen to this podcast! So happy for her success.
Human first then all else

Good listen

Appreciate her perspective and trust her story will help many on the road to financial freedom!
PivotPointsMD

Frugal Friend

Disha is an inspirational force in the financial literacy movement. As a physician she cares for her patient’s physical and mental health. As the frugal physician she cares for our financial health. She is transparent and vulnerable with her story breeding trust. Her blog is a valuable resource. Her podcast will be too. Go Disha!