DPC Life Blog Episodes
Episode 19 - Explaining DPC Without Convincing: A real-Time Coaching Sessian with Dr. Alisa Awtry
By: Anne Gonzalez Published on: 08/01/2026Designed for physicians exploring Direct Primary Care, clinicians burned out by corporate medicine, and DPC owners refining onboarding and patient engagement. Ideal for family doctors building a more personal, community-driven practice.
Episode 18 - The Truth About DPC Growth: Why You Might Get Zero Patients (and Why It's Still Worth It)
By: Anne Gonzalez Published on: 18/12/2025This episode of the podcast provides an honest look at the journey of a physician transitioning from a corporate healthcare model to opening a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. It offers practical wisdom and contingency planning advice for doctors considering or preparing to take the leap into independent, membership-based medicine.
Episode 17 - Leaving the ER for DPC: How Dr. Chelsea Johnson Built Kidz MD to Keep Kids Out of the Hospital
By: Anne Gonzalez Published on: 12/12/2025Dr. Chelsea Johnson of Kidz MD Pediatric DPC shares a coaching-style, practical breakdown of leaving ER-style work to build a pediatric DPC that keeps kids out of the hospital. She covers vaccine access via a GPO/VaxCare, budget-friendly marketing (like the Chamber), and defining her ideal families for strong access and in-office care.
Episode 16 - From Burned-Out Hospitals to DPC Freedom: Dr. Nadia Sardir's Bethesda Journey
By: Anne Gonzalez Published on: 12/12/2025Dr. Nadia Sirdar shares her journey from hospital burnout and RVU pressure to building Bethesda Modern Primary Care through DPC. She highlights finding her “tribe” at DPC Summit, reframes the DPC doctor as a patient’s medical quarterback, and champions better perimenopause/menopause care as standard.
