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My DPC Story

Maryal Concepcion, MD

As the Direct Primary Care and Direct Care models grow, many physicians are providing care to patients in different ways. This podcast is to introduce you to some of those folks and to hear their stories. Go ahead, get a little inspired. Heck, jump in and join the movement! Visit us online at mydpcstory.com and JOIN our PATREON where you can find our EXCLUSIVE PODCAST FEED of extended interview content including updates on former guests!

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All Episodes

44:24

Navigating Healthcare Change in Maine: Dr. Lisa Lucas...

My DPC Story ·

2025/09/07

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Lisa Lucas of Fulcrum Family Health in Maine shares her journey from fee-for-service medicine to owning a thriving Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr. Lucas, a board-certified osteopathic family physician specializing in obesity medicine and menopause, discusses how DPC empowers her to provide relationship-based, patient-centered care—especially valued in Maine’s tight-knit communities. She highlights the importance of building trust, prioritizing

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48:28

Collaboration for Change: Entrepreneurial Paths in...

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2025/08/31

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion hosts Dr. Holly Shen and Dr. Aaron Morganstein to discuss physician entrepreneurship and the power of collaboration in Direct Primary Care (DPC), locum tenens, and direct contracting. The trio introduces the upcoming Rise Up Physician Summit—a virtual event designed to empower physicians with tools and education to take control of their medical careers, improve financial independence, and explore non-traditional clinical paths

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56:45

Balancing Locums, Direct Specialty Care, and Family:...

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2025/08/24

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Pouneh Alizadeh, founder of Flourish Gynecology, who shares her inspiring journey transitioning from a hospital-employed OB/GYN to combining locums work with launching her own direct specialty care (DSC) practice. Dr. Alizadeh opens up about the challenges of balancing motherhood, physician burnout, and the drive to practice medicine on her own terms through the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. The conversation covers

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49:15

DPC Summit 2025: Dr. Jlyn Pritchard’s Approach to...

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2025/08/17

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Jlyn Pritchard of Thread Health in Spokane, WA, shares her journey nearing three years in Direct Primary Care (DPC). Host Maryal Concepcion and Dr. Pritchard discuss the unique challenges and rewards of running a DPC practice, including the importance of strong values, boundary-setting with patients, and business decision-making rooted in financial transparency. Dr. Pritchard highlights her approach to integrating obesity medicine into her practice

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61:52

Joining Forces in Louisiana: Infinity Health DPC

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2025/08/10

Today Dr. Karl Hanson and Dr. Samia Suleman of Infinity Health Direct Primary Care in Kenner, Louisiana share about their DPC journey. They share their experiences transitioning from insurance-based models, and the evolution and benefits of DPC. Dr. Hanson and Dr. Suleman discuss the challenges of establishing and joining a DPC practice, their personal motivations, and the importance of physician autonomy. The episode also covers the partnership between the doctors, the structure of their practice,

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35:58

Battle of the EHRs at the 2025 DPC Summit: Tech...

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2025/08/03

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Ricky Haug joins Maryal as they dive into the latest trends in Direct Primary Care (DPC) technology, fresh from the 2025 DPC Summit. The focus is on the "Battle of the EHRs," where Dr. Haug, an experienced DPC physician with a multi-location, multi-provider practice, shares his firsthand insights on choosing and optimizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for DPC clinics. The discussion covers key findings from the DPC Summit's

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20:49

Empowering Physicians Through Direct Primary Care: A...

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2025/07/27

In this special episode of the My DPC Story podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion sits down with Dr. Natalie Gentile live from the DPC Summit in New Orleans. They delve into the principles and advantages of Direct Primary Care (DPC) and discuss Dr. Gentile's journey in lifestyle medicine and her innovative approach in helping new physicians transition into DPC. The conversation underscores the importance of mission-driven work, community collaboration, and the entrepreneurial opportunities

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1:27

THE 2025 SUMMER DPC MAGAZINE HAS ARRIVED!

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2025/07/25

In this special bonus episode of My DPC Story, Maryal gives a sneak peek into the newest issue of DPC Magazine: The Toolkit from My DPC Story— a jam-packed edition covering everything from the real-life EHR choices of over 200 DPC physicians, to creative strategies for financing your practice, to using your tech tools to support more equitable care. Curious which EHR came out on top in our reader survey? We’re not spoiling it here — but you can read all about it at mydpcstory.com/magazine. And if

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41:30

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a VA, And...

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2025/07/22

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion welcomes back Justin Lam, founder and CEO of Cool Blue VA, to discuss the benefits of hiring medical virtual assistants for Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices. They dive into key questions DPC physicians face: when is the right time to hire a VA, and how do you efficiently hire and onboard one? Justin shares actionable exercises, such as time and task audits and skills gap analysis, to help doctors identify tasks they can

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39:44

Practical Physician Side Hustles: Inspiration and...

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2025/07/20

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Naomi Lawrence Reid, founder of DoctoringDifferently.com, joins the show to share her journey from traditional clinical practice to becoming an expert in physician side gigs. Dr. Lawrence-Reid discusses the challenges of working within the insurance-driven healthcare system, including Dr. Reid’s eye-opening “diaper chair” experience in an academic pediatric ER (see the blog accompanying this podcast at mydpcstory.com for the picture). Dr. Reid reveals

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34:06

Empowering Direct Primary Care Through Community:...

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2025/07/18

In this special edition of My DPC Story, we welcome back Zak Holdsworth, CEO and co-founder of Hint Health, and introduce Dr. Jamie Baines, DO and founder of Kite Dream Care. Dr. Baines shares her journey of opening a DPC practice, the challenges she faced, and how Hint Clinical EMR and Hint's Launch Bootcamp program and integrated clinical tools have supported her success. Zak shares insights into Hint Health's mission, development of the Hint Clinical platform, and future enhancements on

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44:55

Sports Psychiatry in Direct Care: Confidentiality,...

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2025/07/13

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Jimmy Moley, an adult and sports psychiatrist based in Independence, Ohio, who practices through a direct specialty care model. Dr. Moley shares why he opened his private practice right out of residency, highlighting the benefits of direct care—like enhanced accessibility, confidentiality for athletes, and truly patient-centered mental health treatment. He discusses how his flexible, cash-pay psychiatry model allows

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52:29

Bridging Medicine and Veterinary Care: Insights from...

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2025/07/06

In this episode of the My DPC Story podcast, host Maryal Conception interviews Dr. Eve Harrison, a concierge, cash-based, house call Veterinarian based in Los Angeles. Dr. Harrison shares her journey from traditional veterinary training, including her struggles with the corporatized veterinary system (you'll be amazed at the similarities in the human world), to establishing her own integrative and concierge veterinary practice. Throughout the discussion, they draw parallels between human

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81:08

Opening North Dakota’s First Direct Primary Care...

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2025/06/29

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Kristine Martens, co-founder of Resurgent Health, the VERY FIRST Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic in North Dakota. Dr. Martens shares her inspiring journey from traditional insurance-based practice to launching a trailblazing DPC clinic in Fargo with her business partner, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of being a DPC pioneer in her state. The conversation covers starting a business from scratch,

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63:38

Dr. Kelsey Smith Talks About Building A Sustainable...

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2025/06/22

In this episode of The My DPC Story podcast, Dr. Kelsey Smith of Pioneer Health DPC shares her transformative journey from a traditional insurance-based, fee-for-service practice to adopting the innovative Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. They discuss the challenges and rewards of this transition, including the importance of sustainability in patient care, navigating business ownership without a formal business background, and the role of community and employer relationships in growing a DPC

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56:01

Resilience and Beans and Rice: Launching Oxford’s...

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2025/06/15

Dr. Jason Hoke, founder of Hoke Direct Primary Care in Oxford, Ohio, shares his journey from insurance-based, network medicine to launching the town’s first and only Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr. Hoke details the burnout and inefficiencies he faced under traditional healthcare models, and how the DPC model restored his passion for medicine by prioritizing personalized patient-physician relationships and affordable care. Dr. Hoke discuss practical tips for transitioning to DPC, building a

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80:06

Inside the Fight for Equitable Healthcare and...

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2025/06/08

On this episode of My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Michelle Cooke, founder of Sol Direct Primary Care in East Point, Georgia, shares her inspiring journey from burnout in fee-for-service medicine to building a thriving direct primary care (DPC) clinic dedicated to Black women’s health and wellness. Dr. Cooke discusses overcoming the challenges of the broken insurance-driven healthcare system, embracing entrepreneurship, and honing her practice’s mission to combat health disparities in her community. She

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70:40

DPC for Women: Dr. Marcy Meyer’s Mission to Transform...

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2025/06/01

Today's guest is Dr. Marcy Meyer of Destiny Direct Primary Care, a physician who transitioned from the US Army to opening a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice focused on menopause care in University Place, Washington. Dr. Meyer shares her unique medical journey, insights into the challenges of traditional insurance-driven healthcare, and the freedom and impact of practicing DPC. The conversation covers her military background, lessons learned as a flight surgeon, the evolution of her clinic

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73:41

Back to Foundations: Lessons from Dr. Edward...

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2025/05/25

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Edward Williams of Foundation Direct Primary Care in Baldwin County, Alabama. Dr. Williams shares his journey from traditional fee-for-service medicine to launching his own DPC clinic, highlighting the frustrations and lack of autonomy that pushed him to embrace the Direct Primary Care model. He discusses his experience practicing rural medicine, the flexibility and improved work-life balance DPC provides, and the

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64:00

Taking the Leap: Dr. Joel Schumacher’s Path from...

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2025/05/18

In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Joel Schumacher of Schumacher Family Medicine in Plymouth, Indiana, shares his journey from traditional hospital employment to launching his own successful Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr. Schumacher reflects on growing up and practicing in rural America, the pitfalls of fee-for-service healthcare, and how DPC restored his love for medicine by prioritizing meaningful doctor-patient relationships and autonomy. He candidly discusses overcoming

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