Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, Mone

Ep115: From Employed to Empowered: Building Wealth & Freedom Through DPC

In this bonus episode (a co-air with the WealthMindedMD podcast), Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Dr. Lisha Taylor and Dr. Brittne Halford to talk about what it really tak

Ep114: How Doctors Can Access Fair Loans and Build Successful Practices: Financial Freedom with Doc2Doc CEO Dr. Zwade Marshall - Part 2

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Zwade Marshall and the final episode for a while as Dr. Disha begins a new chapter, opening her own Direct Primary Care practi

Ep113: How Doctors Can Access Fair Loans and Build Successful Practices: Financial Freedom with Doc2Doc CEO Dr. Zwade Marshall

In today's episode, Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Dr. Zwade Marshall—Emory- and Harvard-trained anesthesiologist, interventional pain specialist, CMO of Regenerative Spi

Ep112: Turning Fear into Financial Freedom: Dr. Elaine Stageberg on Building Passive Income

In this inspiring episode of Finding Financial Freedom, host Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Dr. Elaine Stageberg, co-owner and principal of Black Swan Real Estate, to exp

Ep111: Medical Student Debt after OBBB: RAP Rules, PSLF Updates, and Refi Strategy

Big changes are here for student loans—and if you're a doctor, student, or high-debt professional, this episode could save you thousands. Dr. Disha Spath sits down with A

Ep110: How to Start a Physician-Owned MSO for Direct Primary Care: Legal Guardrails, Employer Contracts & Growth Tips with Dr. Natalie Gentile

Most physicians dream of independence but dread the isolation and heavy lift of running a solo practice. What if there were a way to share infrastructure, lighten the loa

Ep109: Your 401(k) Isn't Free: How to Find and Cut Hidden Fees (Form 5500 Guide for Doctors)

Most of us assume our 401k plans are free because we never see a bill. But hidden fees—record keeping, custodial, administration, and advisory costs—can silently erode yo

Ep108: Direct Primary Care: Dream Job or Disaster? Lessons from Burnout to Building a Thriving DPC Practice with Monica McKittrick

Is burnout making you question your future in medicine? You're not alone. For many physicians, the pressures of traditional healthcare lead to stress, exhaustion, and a l

Ep107: Maximize Your HSA: How Smart Health Plan Choices & Price Transparency Can Boost Retirement Savings

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today, we're joined by Carl Hall CFA, a wealth advisor at CapTrust who helps individuals and f

Ep106: That One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB): Taxes, Loans, and DPC Eligibility

In this episode, Dr. Disha Spath is joined by his husband Josh Spath to break down the sweeping legislation dubbed "The Big Beautiful Bill," passed on July 4th—and what i

Ep105: The Mindset of the Entrepreneurial Physician with Dr. Ryan Smolarz

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today's guest is Dr. Joseph Ryan Smolarz, M.D., M.B.A.—a board-certified surgeon turned soci

Ep104: Retire Often: How Mini-Retirements Can Supercharge Your Life and Career

Welcome back to Finding Financial Freedom with Dr. Disha Spath! In today's episode, we're reimagining the traditional path to retirement with the powerful idea of mini-

Ep103: How to Build a Profitable Direct Primary Care Practice Without Burnout with Dr. Una of EntreMD

In this episode of the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, Dr. Disha Spath is joined by powerhouse physician entrepreneur Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, also known as Dr. Una—board-

Ep102: Getting Sued as a Doctor: Malpractice Lawsuits, Legal Strategy & Expert witness work with Dr. Stephen Cohen

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today's episode features a powerful and insightful conversation with Dr. Stephen Cohen—a seaso

Ep101: Does Money Buy Happiness?..with Dr. Elisa Chiang

"Can money really buy happiness, or just comfort?" Let's find out in today's episode. Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. In thi

Ep100: 100th Episode Special: From Burnout to New Beginnings – Why I'm Starting a DPC Practice

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today, we're celebrating a major milestone—our 100th episode! In this special edition, Dr. D

Ep99: Investing in Residential Assisted Living with Dr. Alex Schloe

In this episode of the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Alex Schloe, a physician and real estate investor who transitioned from a traditional path

Ep98: Reclaiming Joy in Medicine — How to Build a Life You Love Without Leaving Healthcare

Is burnout stealing your joy in medicine? You're not alone—and you don't have to settle. In this inspiring episode of The Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, Dr. Disha S

Ep97: Recession-Proof Your Physician Finances: Expert Tips from Dr. Nisha Mehta

Welcome back to part two of our interview with Dr. Nisha Mehta on the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast! Today, we dive into the financial side of being a physician. Dr.

Ep96: Physician Community, Side Gigs, and Empowerment: Dr. Nisha Mehta's Journey

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today, we're joined by Dr. Nisha Mehta, a radiologist, nationally recognized thought leader in