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Opt-Out for Simple Longevity with Kara Foster

Kara Foster, OD

Opt Out with Kara Foster, OD is a podcast about simple longevity, in health, in healthcare, and in the communities we live in. In a world that makes health feel complicated, rushed, and overwhelming, this show offers a quieter path forward. Dr. Kara Foster, optometrist and direct care provider, explores the science behind simple habits that support lasting health, why modern life often leaves us feeling older and more disconnected than we should, and how relationship-based care can help cut

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00:21:28

Empowering Your Team to Deliver Incredible Care: How...

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2025/07/15

In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Kara Foster shares what she calls her “secret weapon” for creating an unforgettable patient experience: her team.You can’t create a “Wow” experience alone — and you don’t have to. In this episode, Kara explains how to set clear expectations, train your team to handle real-life situations with confidence, and keep morale high through shared wins, gratitude, and purpose.We’ll talk about why hiring for attitude matters more than skill, how to prepare your team for those

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00:25:25

From ‘Welcome’ to ‘Wow’: How We Deliver 5-Star...

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2025/07/08

What makes a patient walk out of your office saying, “Wow… this feels different”?In this episode of Opt-Out with Kara Foster, OD, we dive into the little (but powerful) ways to create a memorable, trust-building experience for your patients — from the moment they Google your name to the moment they leave with their new glasses.Dr. Kara shares the exact strategies she uses in her own practice: creating a warm, welcoming environment, educating patients with clarity and care, showing how their eye

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00:26:31

From Guatemala with Love: What a Mission Trip Can...

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2025/07/01

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Kara Foster shares powerful stories from her recent mission trip to Guatemala—and what they reveal about the brokenness of our own healthcare system. With honesty, humility, and hope, she reflects on the kind of care that truly transforms lives: care that’s human-centered, relationship-driven, and grounded in compassion—not paperwork.Whether you're a provider feeling burned out or a patient tired of feeling like a number, this episode will inspire you to imagine a

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00:24:54

What an 80-Year Study Taught Us About Real Healthcare

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2025/06/24

What Really Keeps Us Healthy? The Truth from an 80-Year StudyWhat if the most powerful medicine isn’t in a bottle—but in the way we show up for each other?In this episode of The Opt-Out Podcast, Dr. Kara Foster explores the groundbreaking findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development—the longest-running study on human happiness and health—and what it means for patients, providers, and the future of medicine.You’ll learn:What the Harvard study reveals about the #1 predictor of long-term

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00:25:51

Pockets of Health: How Direct Care + Blue Zones Can...

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2025/06/17

What if the key to fixing our broken healthcare system isn't more policy—but a return to purpose, prevention, and human connection?In this episode of Opt-Out with Kara Foster, OD, we explore how the world’s healthiest communities—known as the Blue Zones—have achieved extraordinary longevity and wellness, not through high-tech care, but through simple, powerful lifestyle habits. And we connect the dots between these habits and the Direct Care movement: a transparent, relationship-based model that

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00:24:12

Mystery Menus & Discount Deception: Why Vision...

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2025/06/10

What if going to a restaurant worked like your insurance plan?No menu.No prices.8 minutes with the waiter.And a surprise bill three weeks later.Sound ridiculous? That’s exactly how most vision insurance works.In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster pulls back the curtain on how vision plans create confusion, drive up costs, and force rushed care—for both patients and doctors. We’ll unpack:Why vision insurance isn’t true insuranceHow patients end up overpaying (and don’t even know it)The lab trap that puts

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00:31:14

The Direct Care Toolkit: How to Start Without Burning...

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2025/06/03

The Direct Care Toolkit: How to Start Without Burning It All DownEpisode Description:What if you could leave behind the chaos of insurance-based care—without blowing up your schedule, your sanity, or your team culture?In this episode of Opt-Out: The Kara Foster OD Show, Dr. Kara shares her complete Direct Care startup toolkit, built from the ground up after leaving the insurance grind behind. She breaks down the exact steps to transition your practice with clarity and confidence, including:How to

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00:32:16

Why Direct Care is the Future (And How to Start Today)

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2025/05/29

What if the solution to burnout, rushed visits, and confusing medical bills isn’t more reform — it’s less interference?In this extended episode, Dr. Kara Foster dives into the why behind Direct Care — and what makes it better for patients, doctors, and entire communities.You’ll learn:What Direct Care is (and how it differs from concierge care)The real stats behind fewer ER visits, lower costs, and better outcomesWhat patients really gain: time, connection, whole-person careHow Direct Care reduces

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00:04:33

Episode 1: Why I Opted Out—and Why It Might Just Save...

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2025/05/23

Tired of rushed visits, burnout, and a system that puts paperwork over people? Dr. Kara Foster shares why she walked away from insurance-based eye care and built a Direct Care practice—plus how you can reclaim purpose in healthcare, whether you're a provider or patient.

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