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EPISODE 58: The Natural History of Physician Finances- Your Dollars and You with Tyler Olson
oin Andrew Tisser with Tyler Olson, as they discuss financial planning for physicians. Tyler helps his clients build toward financial success by teaching them good budgeting habits and decisions. Becoming a physician is certainly not cheap; that’s why learning about...
EPISODE 57: Trainee To Founder- Scaling a Startup During Medical Training with Greg Hanson, MD MPH
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Greg Hanson, as they discuss about how he and his wife scaled their company even during medical training. Despite having no business background or experience in the industry, they successfully overcame their challenges as a startup company!...
EPISODE 63: What Are My Options? Non-Clinical Careers with John Jurica, MD MHA CPE
Join Andrew Tisser with John Jurica, as they discuss about non-clinical career opportunities. These non-clinical jobs have become a more popular career choice for many physicians. John shares several great reasons why you should choose a non-clinical career and...
EPISODE 56: Living the Locums Life with Andrew Wilner, MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Andrew Wilner, MD, as they discuss about what locum tenens is and it works. Andrew has many years of experience working as a locum tenens physician and is an amazing writer. He also shares strategies, the downsides of locums, and why you should...
EPISODE 55: How Becoming a New Parent is Like Becoming a New Physician with Tracey Agnese, MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Tracey Agnese as they discuss about the similarities of the early career physicians and new parents. Tracey is a Pediatrician with more than 10 years of experience in the industry. She also talks about the importance of self-care during early...
EPISODE 54: Under the White Coat: sex, love and intimacy survival tips during training and beyond
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Jeremy Toffle as they discuss about the challenges of being a father and a doctor at the same time. Dr. Jeremy also shares a lot of great parent advice, especially for first-time fathers! In this episode, you’ll learn: How Dr. Jeremy...
EPISODE 53: Being a Dad in Medicine with The Imperfect Dad, MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Jeremy Toffle as they discuss about the challenges of being a father and a doctor at the same time. Dr. Jeremy also shares a lot of great parent advice, especially for first-time fathers! In this episode, you’ll learn: How Dr. Jeremy...
EPISODE 52: Undergraduate Medical Education, Osteopathic Medicine, and Goats! With Jerry Balentine, DO
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Jerry Balentine as they discuss about Undergraduate Medical Education and Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jerry also talks about the importance of trying different things to find out what you really want to do, take opportunities as they come...
EPISODE 51: How Well Do You Know Yourself, Really? Self-Knowledge and Practicing Balance with Dawn Baker MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Dawn Baker MD as they talk about self-knowledge and practicing balance to establish a strong belief of who you are and your identity! There are a lot of great takeaways from this episode that can impact your life by encouraging and helping...
EPISODE 50: To Improve Treatment Outcomes, Involve the Family! A Conversation with Family Addiction Coach Patrick Doyle
Join Andrew Tisser with Patrick Doyle as they talk about substance abuse, family and treatment outcomes. Patrick shares the importance of being empathetic, compassionate and how incredible the impact is when a family helps their relative get through addiction. In this...
EPISODE 49: Physician Lifestyle Design with Dr. Trey Hanson
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Trey Hanson as they discuss lifestyle design for physicians! In this episode, you’ll learn: What is physician lifestyle design? The importance of creating meaning in life both at work and at home. How Trey forms deeper connections with...
EPISODE 48: Lessons I’ve Learned Along the Way with Dr. Sogol Pahlavan
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Sogol Pahlavan as they discuss important lessons for the early-career physician. In this episode, you’ll learn: 5 key lessons for early career physicians. How to create a vision for your career. How to leverage technology to innovate. Much...
EPISODE 47: Real Estate Investing Continued: Everything Syndications with Dr. Cherry Chen
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Cherry Chen as they discuss real estate syndicatins! In this episode, you’ll learn: What a syndication is. How a syndication can be a truly passive form of investing. How to think about returns and risk Much more! Today’s Guest Cherry Chen,...
EPISODE 46: Creating Your Best Life: The Science of Goal Setting with Best-Selling Author Caroline Adams Miller
Join Andrew Tisser with Caroline Adams Miller as they discuss the science of goal setting! In this episode, you’ll learn: Why goals matter and how best to achieve them. Why Caroline doesn’t feel SMART goals are good enough. The definition of true grit. Much more!...
EPISODE 45: A Mom, A Doctor, A Leader: Overcoming Adversity with Hala Sabry DO MBA
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Hala Sabry as they discuss being a mom, a doctor and a leader! In this episode, you’ll learn: Hala’s own struggles with infertility. Challenges unique to female physicians and strategies Hala has used to overcome them. Why Hala almost...
EPISODE 44: Nobody is Coming to Save You… and Why That’s a Good Thing!
Join Andrew Tisser in this previous Facebook LIVE episode discussing why nobody is coming to save is actually a great thing! In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the idea of being handed your ideal career is flawed and doesn’t serve you. How learning to work through...
EPISODE 43: Marketing Doesn’t Have to Be Gross with Kayla Wright
Join Andrew Tisser with Kayla Wright as they discuss all things marketing! In this episode, you’ll learn: Why marketing is necessary for physicians both employed and self-employed. How marketing does not equal sales. What pain point marketing is and why Kayla doesn’t...
EPISODE 42: The Power of Ritual with Harry Karydes MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Harry Karydes as they talk about how daily rituals can be a powerful secret to success! In this episode, you’ll learn: Harry’s own burnout story. How rituals and daily habits can combat burnout and help with personal and professional goals....
EPISODE 41: Everything You Wished You Knew About Commercial Real Estate with Colin Carr
Join Andrew Tisser with Colin Carr as they talk about all things commercial real estate! In this episode, you’ll learn: Leasing vs Buying Real Estate for a medical practice Why commercial real estate lending is more favorable than residential Basics of commercial real...
EPISODE 40: What is Direct Primary Care and Why Should I Care? With Paul Thomas, MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Paul Thomas as they talk about an exciting new model of primary care. In this episode, you’ll learn: What is Direct Primary Care? Benefits of DPC to patients and physicians alike How to negotiate wholesale prices on labs and imaging Much...
EPISODE 39: What You Need to Know About Your Next Contract with Kyle Claussen, JD
Join Andrew Tisser with Kyle Claussen as they talk about physician contracts. He’s the CEO of Resolve- a company dedicated to empowering physicians. Kyle is a frequent presenter to residency programs on the topics of physician employment contracts, physician...
EPISODE 38: What the Heck is Peer Support with Susan Wilson MD!
Join Andrew Tisser with Susan Wilson as they discuss a variety of topics relating to burnout support and prevention. Susan is an emergency physician turned coach and peer-supporter! In this episode, you’ll learn: • The meaning of peer-support • What is second victim...
EPISODE 37: Necessary Insurances Made Easy with Shaun McDuffee
Join Andrew Tisser with Shaun McDuffee, a financial advisor who works directly with physicians. He has years of experience in the field and knows how to break down complicated subjects simply. In this episode, you’ll learn: What is disability insurance and why do I...
EPISODE 36: The Secret to Reclaiming Time as a Busy Professional with Prianca Naik, MD
In this episode which was released as a Facebook Live learn the secret to reclaiming time in a fascinating discussion between Andrew Tisser and Prianca Naik! Prianca can be found...
EPISODE 35: What Are Physician Mortgages and Should I Get One? With Michael Parisi Mortgage Extraordinaire
Join Andrew Tisser with Michael Parisi as they talk about Physician Mortgages and much more! Michael shares his knowledge about mortgages relating to physicians. He also gave tips and advice that physicians need to know for them to get this mortgage. Physicians listen...
EPISODE 34: Social Media or Just Media? Amplifying Your Message with Dana Corriel MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Dana Corriel as they talk about amplifying your message. She’s a board-certified Internist, who decided she was no longer happy after 10-15 years of clinical practice. Currently, she’s an entrepreneur, empowering physicians by giving them...
EPISODE 33: Learn How to Achieve the “Stress Proof Brain” with Melanie Greenberg, PhD
Join Andrew Tisser with Melanie Greenberg as they talk about achieving the “Stress-Proof Brain.” Melanie is a clinical psychologist, an academic researcher, a life coach, an expert on treating stress and trauma. It’s a great time to dive into this topic with the...
EPISODE 32: Advice to the Early Career Physician from my Former Guests!
Meet Andrew Career Strategist and Podcast Host I help early career physicians (and those docs who haven’t figured it out yet) with financial and career optimization so they can be personally and professionally happy. I know it’s not easy. You’re frustrated by student...
EPISODE 31: Why Physicians Should NOT Start a Podcast, with Bradley Block MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Bradley Block as he answers why physicians should NOT start a podcast. Bradley is an otolaryngologist, and the host of the podcast Physicians Guide to Doctoring. They get into podcasting tips and advice for young physicians who’re...
EPISODE 30: Run Toward Something, Not Away with Brent Lacey, MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Brent Lacey as they talk about building a business as a doctor. He is a full-time gastroenterologist helping other physicians get knowledge, resources, and connections to succeed in personal finance. Should new graduates consider starting their...
EPISODE 29: Being Yourself in Medicine: LGBTQ+ and Systemic Discrimination with Drs. Chase Anderson and Carl Streed Jr.
Join Andrew Tisser with Doctors Chase Anderson and Carl Streed Jr. as they talk about being yourself in medicine. They get into the systematic discrimination that people of color and different sexual identities get in the medical field. Chase and Carl also share what...
EPISODE 28: Being the CEO of You Inc. With Dr. Una, the EntreMD!
Join Andrew Tisser with Dr. Una as they talk about building a business as a doctor. As we find ourselves reaching the working environment, the things we’ve worked so hard for when we were students seem to turn into a monotonous river of meaningless effort. Years and...
EPISODE 27: What is Blockchain Technology and Why Should I Care? With Leah Houston, MD
Join Andrew Tisser with Leah Houston as they talk about blockchain technology. Leah is an emergency physician, a real estate investor, and a blockchain expert. She shares what blockchains are and why investing in it for the medical field can truly help health...
EPISODE 26: Student Loans are a Tax, Not a Debt with Travis Hornsby
Join Andrew Tisser (Talk2MeDoc Podcast) with Travis Hornsby as they talk about planning for student loans. Travis is passionate about helping students make sure that they get to live the life they want to live. He shares his take on Public Service Loan Forgiveness...
EPISODE 25: New Direction for Talk2MeDoc!(Welcome Part 2)
Meet Andrew Career Strategist and Podcast Host I help early career physicians (and those docs who haven’t figured it out yet) with financial and career optimization so they can be personally and professionally happy. I know it’s not easy. You’re frustrated by student...
EPISODE 24: Finances Part 2- Multiple Streams of Income with Christopher Loo, MD PhD
Join Andrew Tisser (Talk2MeDoc Podcast) with Christopher Loo as he talks about finances and having multiple sources of income. He shares his experience of leaving residency to devote himself to his two companies and his advice for physicians who have trouble making...
EPISODE 23: Cybersecurity and EHR Complaince Made Easy with Joe Gellatly!
Join Andrew Tisser (Talk2MeDoc Podcast) with Joe Gellatly (Medcurity) as he discusses cybersecurity and EHR Compliance. As different kinds of data theft have been seen in clinics and hospitals; Joe works to find solutions to protect organizations against these...
EPISODE 22: Physician, Heal Thyself with Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat MD, FACOG
Join Andrew Tisser (Talk2MeDoc Podcast) with Dr. Carolle as she discusses what makes up health and how to deal with the stressors of the system. By the end of the episode, you will learn the value of healing oneself, her approach to patient care and how to truly...
EPISODE 21: Telling Your Story, Insight from Pharmaceuticals with Marieke Jonkman PharmD
Join Andrew Tisser (Talk2MeDoc Podcast) with Marieke Jonkman as they discuss the significance of communication in the healthcare industry. She is a healthcare professional that disseminates medical and scientific information through relationship building. Marieke...
EPISODE 20: Finances Part 1 with The White Coat Investor, James Dahle MD
Join Andrew Tisser (Talk2MeDoc Podcast) with James Dahle as they talk about finances for doctors. James is a self-taught expert on financing and investing who aims to help other physicians like himself to learn about managing their wealth. He reveals his strategy to...
EPISODE 19: A Brave New World- Healthcare in the Post-COVID Era with Tom Davis, MD FAAFP
Join Dr. Andrew Tisser (Talk2MeDoc Podcast) with Tom Davis as they talk about healthcare in the post-COVID era. With the changes that COVID-19 has made way for, you have to accept that the world has indeed changed. Tom explains what people in the healthcare industry...
EPISODE 18: Finally A Nurse Perspective! With Lily Werenczak, RN
Join Dr. Andrew Tisser (Talk2MeDoc Podcast) with Lily Werenczak as she talks about the significance of communications in the healthcare industry. She explains the problems with team-based communication and how hierarchy within organizations and teams lead to a power...
EPISODE 17: The COVID-19 Pandemic Physician Protection Act & Healthcare Worker Student Debt
Join me in this SPECIAL EPISODE with anonymous guest “Doctor K” as they talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic Physician Protection Act (CPPPA) and healthcare worker’s student debt. In summary, this legislation would address: • Access to Personal Protective Equipment for...
EPISODE 16: Living Your Authentic Physician Life with Francis Yoo, DO
Today’s guest is Dr. Francis Yoo. Listen in as he discusses career happiness, burnout and being true to oneself! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a...
EPISODE 15: The Vampires Are Out! Laboratory Services with Emily Yates MBA, MLS, ASCP
Today’s guest is Emily Yates! Listen in as she shares her perspectives on the laboratory and teamwork! Today’s Guest Emily Yates MBA, MLS, ASCP Emily Yates lives in Elizabethtown, KY and is the laboratory manager at her local hopsital. She has obtained a Master’s in...
EPISODE 14: From Poop Jokes to Professional Happiness with Alexander Perelman DO, MS
Today’s guest is Alexander Perelman DO, MS! Listen as Alex shares his views as a trainee, sub-specialist and all around great guy! Today’s Guest Alex Perelman DO, MS Alexander Perelman DO, MS is currently a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut....
EPISODE 13: The Science of COVID-19 with Lawrence Mayer MD, MS, PhD
Today I have a special episode with Lawrence Mayer MD, MS, PhD. Dr. Mayer is an epidemiologist who is devoting night and day with his team to pour over the data surrounding COVID-19. Today’s Guest Lawrence Mayer MD, MS, PhD Dr. Mayer is an independent consultant and...
EPISODE 12: The Killer Computers Are Coming!- EHRs with Michelle Flemmings MD, FACEP
Today’s guest is Michelle Flemmings MD, FACEP! Listen in as she shares her years of experience as a clinician, EHR expert, administrator and much more! Michelle discusses the EHR as it relates to burnout and communication as a whole. Today’s Guest Michelle...
EPISODE 11: You CAN Teach People to Communicate: Karen Panzarella PT, PhD, CHSE
Today’s guest is Karen Panzarella PT, PhD, CHSE! Listen in as she shares her years of experience as both an educator and a clinician! Today’s Guest Karen Panzarella PT, PhD, CHSE Karen Panzarella is an Associate Professor at D’Youville in Buffalo, NY; a Certified...
EPISODE 10: I Don’t Eat My Apple a Day- Nutrition and Dietary with David Orozco MS, RDN
Today’s guest is David Orozco MS, RDN! Listen in he shares tips on nutrition, dietary, communication with different disciplines and his approach to health! Today’s Guest David Orozco MS, RDN David owns TD Wellness, LLC, a nutrition and wellness practice in Atlanta GA,...
EPISODE 9: Wellness and Burnout in Healthcare with Dr. Errin Weisman
Today’s guest is Errin Weisman DO! Listen in as she shares her no-nonsense approach to wellness, coaching and physician burnout! She has a refreshing outlook as well as very interesting insight into communication! Today’s Guest Errin Weisman DO Errin Weisman, DO is a...
EPISODE 8: “The Milk of the Viper” with Elijah Smith!
Today’s guest is Elijah Smith! Experienced security officer, knife sharpener and all around interesting individual. I was floored by some of the stories Elijah had to share. Listen is as he shares his years of experience “in the trough” as he puts it. Today’s Guest...
EPISODE 7: Moving (Functionally) Toward Improved Communication- Lindsay Bilson, DPT
Today’s guest is Lindsay Bilson, DPT- outpatient physical therapist and true patient advocate. I am good friends with Lindsay personally and have learned much from her in regards to functional movement patterns. She also happens to be a great person! Lindsay has many...
EPISODE 6: She Wrote the Book On Communication- Laura Cooley, PhD
Today’s Guest Laura Cooley, PhD Laura Cooley, PhD, leads education and outreach for The Academy of Communication in Healthcare. She serves as Editor-in-Chief for The Journal of Patient Experience, an open-access, indexed, SAGE publication, dedicated to presenting...
EPISODE 5: Children Aren’t Just Small Adults?- Brielle Swerdlin MS, CCLS
EPISODE 4: Let’s Talk About Drugs, Baby- Greg Meola, Pharm.D
Today’s guest is Greg Meola- emergency pharmacist extraordinaire! I first met Greg while completing my Emergency Medicine residency in Syracuse, NY. He has certainly taught me a lot about medication usage, antibiotic stewardship and how to be an effective teacher....
EPISODE 3: Security.. Not Just Muscle- Rick Jordan
Today’s Guest Rick Jordan Rick Jordan is a former IT specialist turned security personell. In his two years at his current position he has risen from to Corporal and now Sergeant. Rick feels that his career in IT holding supervisory and training roles gave him the...
EPISODE 2: From Family Medicine to C-Suite and Back- Dr. John Jurica
Today’s Guest John Jurica MD, MPH, CPE John Jurica MD, MPH, CPE is a board certified family physician. He served VP of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer of a regional hospital. John is a blogger, podcaster, business owner and entrepreneur. He enjoys bluegrass...
EPISODE 1: WELCOME TO TALK2MEDOC!
Welcome to the show! I am so excited to be here with you. This is a brief introduction episode explaining who I am, who the show is for and some of what’s to come. To Get Started Use the Audio Player at the Top of This Post. I will be posting episodes right here on...

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