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The Locums Lounge

The Locums Lounge, is your go-to resource to learn how to take back control of your career and avoid physician burnout. It was started by Dr. Mimi, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician who started a career in full time Locums fresh out of residency. This is a resource for physicians who are interested in Locum Tenens where you can catch a glimpse of what it"s like to create the career and lifestyle that works for you.

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56:05

Locums as Leverage: Building Autonomy, Income, and...

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2026/01/14

In this episode of Locums Lounge, Dr. Jamila Goldsmith sits down with Dr. Mark Royer, ENT surgeon, MBA, and physician leader behind Specialty Locums, to unpack how locums can evolve from short-term coverage into a long-term platform for autonomy and impact. Dr. Royer shares his journey from employed practice to building a physician-led locums company, breaking down how ownership, ethical staffing, and service-line development can restore both quality of life and patient care. The conversatio...

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66:56

Locums Is a Business, Not a Backup Plan - With Ebony...

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2026/01/07

Locums is often misunderstood as a temporary fix or an escape hatch from burnout. In this episode, Dr. Jamila Goldsmith sits down with Ebony Thyme, Travel Nurse Practitioner and 1099 career coach, to break that myth wide open. They talk candidly about why locums work should be approached as a business, not a short-term hustle. From negotiating contracts and setting boundaries to understanding seasonal demand, financial leverage, and long-term freedom, this conversation reframes locums as a s...

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6:26

Protect the Bag: Smart Travel Tips for the Shutdown...

The Locums Lounge ·

2025/11/11

Flight delays, cancellations, and long connections can throw your entire assignment off schedule — and your paycheck with it. In this episode, live from the airpot, Dr. Mimi breaks down how to protect your time, money, and sanity when traveling for locums work during a chaotic travel season. She shares practical strategies to stay one step ahead, including: - Why you should fly in a day early to avoid last-minute chaos - How to choose assignments that keep you close and flexible - What to c...

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6:15

Maximizing Your Money as a Locums Doctor with Dr....

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2025/11/05

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi meets with Dr. Joffre Johnson to share practical strategies every locums doctor can use to make their money work harder. From travel rewards to tax structure, Dr. Johnson breaks down how to turn everyday expenses into long-term benefits while avoiding burnout along the way. You’ll hear: How to use credit cards and loyalty programs to earn travel rewardsWhy setting up a C-corp or S-corp can help you keep more of what you earnThe importance of se...

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6:26

Finding Freedom and Confidence in Locums with Dr....

The Locums Lounge ·

2025/10/29

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi meets with Dr. Niki Thran to talk about what it really feels like to leave a full-time job and step fully into the world of locums. From exploring new places to building meaningful connections, Dr. Thran shares how locums gave her a renewed sense of freedom, flexibility, and confidence. You’ll hear: -The biggest benefits of leaving a permanent W2 role for locums work -Why flexibility and travel make locums uniquely rewarding -How community and ...

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8:23

Freedom, Flexibility, and Knowing Your Value with Dr....

The Locums Lounge ·

2025/10/22

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi reconnects with Dr. Temi to talk about what happens when you finally recognize your value, and start negotiating like it. Dr. Temi shares how embracing locums work helped her take control of her schedule, increase her income, and spend more time with her family. You’ll hear: -How confidence and good work lead to stronger negotiation power -Why reputation matters in securing consistent locums assignments -The freedom and flexibility that come from...

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15:30

Why Opportunity Matters More Than Money with Dr. Eric...

The Locums Lounge ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi sits down with Dr. Eric Toone to talk about stepping into locums straight out of residency, learning how to negotiate, and why knowing your worth is the key to freedom in medicine. From his first single-coverage shift to leading teams and balancing family life, Dr. Toone shares hard-won lessons about opportunity, value, and control. You’ll hear: Why locums gave him flexibility and the power to design his own scheduleThe importance of setting yo...

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18:35

Dr. Joffre Johnson on Locums, Leadership, and the...

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2025/10/01

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi sits down with Dr. Joffre Johnson to talk about the twists and turns of his career—from part-time roles with benefits, to contract changes that forced him to pivot, to finding freedom and leadership through locums work. He shares lessons from practicing in both rural and urban ERs, the grind of COVID, and how stepping into leadership shaped his view of medicine and life. You’ll hear: - How contract buyouts and canceled benefits pushed him towar...

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15:43

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reclaiming Your Worth...

The Locums Lounge ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi sits down with Dr. Temi (@moneymindsetmd), founder of Money Mindset MD, to talk about the heavy weight of student loans, the reality of burnout, and the wake-up call that forced her to choose herself first. From $500,000 in debt to walking away from a steady job, Dr. Temi shares how she built a new career on her own terms. You’ll hear: - How massive student loans and RVU cuts pushed her to the breaking point - Why ignoring burnout can cost more ...

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20:26

Write the Vision: Designing the Life You Want as a...

The Locums Lounge ·

2025/09/17

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi reflects on the holidays she missed, the family moments she wished she had more control over, and the wake-up call that led her to redefine her career. She shares how locums work allows physicians to plan their job around their life rather than the other way around. You’ll hear: Why holiday shifts taught her the value of time and freedomHow permanent jobs can trap physicians into sacrificing health and familyThe mindset shift that makes practicin...

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34:01

Breaking Free from Organizational Stockholm Syndrome

The Locums Lounge ·

2025/09/10

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi gets real about what it means to walk away from jobs that no longer serve you and why quitting does not equal failure. After experiencing a devastating personal loss, she reflects on how it pushed her to re-evaluate her career, her time, and the boundaries she needed to set. Dr. Mimi introduces the concept of Organizational Stockholm Syndrome and explores how medical training conditions physicians to tolerate overwork, burnout, and toxic loyalty...

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15:28

Embrace the Discomfort: Your Path to Growth and...

The Locums Lounge ·

2023/09/15

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17:21

Breaking the Medical Conditioning: Unleash Your Inner...

The Locums Lounge ·

2023/09/08

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14:50

Leaving Your Zoo-Fed Life!

The Locums Lounge ·

2023/03/15

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20:16

Take the First Step

The Locums Lounge ·

2023/03/07

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34:01

Organizational Stockholm Syndrome: The reason why you...

The Locums Lounge ·

2022/12/31

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19:48

Medicine is Not Meant to be Practiced Full Time

The Locums Lounge ·

2022/09/05

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11:27

Mo Money, Mo Problems...or Not!

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2022/08/29

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9:17

Ugh...New Hospital, New Systems

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2022/08/22

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10:21

I Don't Want to Travel Everywhere!

The Locums Lounge ·

2022/08/15

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