DPC Life Blog Episodes
Episode 25 - What Does an Automated DPC Practice Actually Look Like? - Dr. Erik Petersen
by: Anne GonzalezPublished on: 17/02/2026Dr. Erik Petersen shares how he built an automated DPC practice that protects patient access and physician sanity. Learn how starting lean, blending virtual + in-person care, and using automation can fuel sustainable growth without burnout—plus a simple breakeven calculator for new DPCs.
Episode 24 - How to Escape Physician Burnout by Starting a Direct Primary Care Practice
by: Anne GonzalezPublished on: 11/02/2026Dr. Lyndsi Cress left high-volume medicine to start her own Direct Primary Care practice, replacing burnout with autonomy, balance, and stronger patient relationships. She shares the leap into DPC and what doctors gain when they reclaim time and control.
Episode 21 - When Is It Time to Leave the System for DPC? (with Dr. Sandra Koehn)
by: Anne GonzalezPublished on: 09/02/2026Physician burnout meets clarity. Dr. Sandra Koehn shares her leap from employed medicine to launching Planted DPC, covering boundaries, ideal patients, access, and how to build a values-aligned practice that protects family life and autonomy.
Episode 23 - Hiring a Second DPC Doctor: Mistakes, Red Flags, and Lessons Learned
by: Anne GonzalezPublished on: 09/02/2026In Episode 23 of DPC Life, Dr. Wendy Molaska shares how she built a high-trust DPC clinic, grew her team without burnout, and used autonomy to lead and advocate—proving even the hardest day in DPC can beat employed medicine.
