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Be Empowered: The Podcast

Be Empowered is the podcast that gives a voice to the struggles, frustrations, and triumphs of healthcare workers. Hosted by Dr. Santoshi Billakota and Dr. Shahla Moghbel, neurologists and physician entrepreneurs, this show dives into the raw realities of working in medicine—burnout, toxic workplaces, broken systems—and how we can reclaim our power. It’s time to stand up, speak out, and be empowered. 📲 Follow us on Instagram @empowermedlife 🌍 Visit our website: empowermedlife.com 💼 Connect with

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00:25:27

🤖 AI in Medicine, Part 1: Promise & Potential 🎙️

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2025/12/31

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping medicine—from diagnostics to workflow efficiency to patient outcomes. But what does that really mean for clinicians and patients on the ground?In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explore:🧠 The emerging uses of AI in clinical practice💡 How it’s transforming diagnosis, research, and decision-making⚖️ Why ethical use and human oversight still matterThis episode dives into the promise of AI—where it’s already helping and where it could take us next.🎧 Streaming

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00:24:32

Negotiating Like a Pro: Leverage, Value & Protection...

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2025/12/24

In Part 2, Ethan Nkana takes us deeper into the strategy behind physician contract negotiation—from understanding hospital incentives to identifying the clauses that truly shape your career, financial security, and autonomy.We cover:• What hospital execs really think during negotiations• Key clauses that can make or break your career (non-competes, tail coverage, RVUs, termination language)• How physicians can protect themselves and maximize compensation• Why good negotiation is ultimately about

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00:23:51

“Why Doctors Need Agents: The Power Shift with Ethan...

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2025/12/17

In Part 1, we sit down with Ethan Nkana, JD, MBA—former hospital executive and founder of the Rocky Mountain Physician Agency—to unpack why physicians consistently end up with contracts that undervalue their time, talent, and training.Ethan shares how his experience inside health systems opened his eyes to the massive leverage imbalance doctors face—leading him to create a first-of-its-kind “agent” model that empowers physicians to negotiate like professionals.We discuss:• Why doctors struggle with

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00:15:24

Part 2: From Exam Room to Screen: Storytelling,...

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2025/12/10

In Part 2, we shift to Dr. Otten’s powerful work beyond the clinic. As the executive producer of the documentary Suck It Up, Buttercup, Dr. Otten uses storytelling to expose the systemic forces harming both clinicians and the communities they serve.We explore:• The inspiration and urgency behind the documentary Suck It Up, Buttercup• How the film amplifies the hidden emotional burden carried by clinicians• His mission to build a movement through Ripple of Change, podcasts, and national advocacy•

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00:21:43

Part 1: From Exam Room to Screen: Storytelling,...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/12/03

In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Todd Otten, we explore his 20+ year journey in medicine and trying to advocate in a broken healthcare system. Dr. Otten opens up about burnout, moral injury, and the moment he realized that the system was failing both patients and physicians.We dive into:• His clinical roots and leadership in primary care• The emotional and systemic pressures driving physician burnout and Suck it Up, Buttercup: a documentary highlighting the broken healthcare system. • How

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00:38:08

🧠 When Neurology Chooses You: Dr. Sweta Goel and...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/11/26

This week on Be Empowered, we sit down with Dr. Sweta Goel, founder and owner of Prime Neurology (https://www.primeneurologynj.com/) in Fairlawn, NJ.We discuss:🏥 The challenges and rewards of starting her own medical practice📚 Why teaching and mentorship remain central to her work🧩 Balancing clinical care, business ownership, and professional lifeHer story is a testament to following where passion and purpose can lead. 🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube📲 Follow us @empowermedlife🎵

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00:28:51

🏢 From Independent Practice to Payroll: The New...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/11/19

This week on Be Empowered, we unpack one of the biggest shifts in modern medicine: the transformation of doctors from independent practitioners to employees of large healthcare systems.We explore:📉 How consolidation, corporate ownership, and insurance pressures reshaped physician autonomy⚖️ What’s gained—and what’s lost—when doctors trade independence for employment💡 Strategies to navigate this new landscape while protecting your values, career satisfaction, and patient careWhether you’re already

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00:18:43

🔄 From Academia to Pharma: Dr. Mike Boffa’s Bold...

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2025/11/12

This week on Be Empowered, Part 2 of our sit down with Dr. Mike Boffa—board-certified neurologist, epileptologist, and clinical neurophysiologist—who made a major career shift from academic medicine to the pharmaceutical industry.Dr. Boffa shares openly about what it’s like to leave the traditional path in medicine and embrace a new role where he can make an impact on a broader scale.In this episode, we dive into:🏥 Why he chose to step away from academic neurology💊 What working in pharma really

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00:36:25

🔄 From Academia to Pharma: Dr. Mike Boffa’s Bold...

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2025/11/05

This week on Be Empowered, we sit down with Dr. Mike Boffa—board-certified neurologist, epileptologist, and clinical neurophysiologist—who made a major career shift from academic medicine to the pharmaceutical industry.Dr. Boffa shares openly about what it’s like to leave the traditional path in medicine and embrace a new role where he can make an impact on a broader scale.In this episode, we dive into:🏥 Why he chose to step away from academic neurology💊 What working in pharma really looks like

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00:25:13

Dr. Ryan Williamson on Longevity, Legacy & Living...

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2025/10/29

This week on Be Empowered, we have Part 2 of our sit down with Dr. Ryan Williamson—board-certified neurologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and founder of Transcend Health—to talk about the science of human longevity and how to create a life of deeper meaning and impact.Dr. Williamson shares his journey from military service to medicine to building a practice that empowers people to optimize health and extend lifespan. We explore:⚓ Lessons from serving as a Navy physician🧬 The science behind longevity and

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00:24:20

Dr. Ryan Williamson on Longevity, Legacy & Living...

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2025/10/22

This week on Be Empowered, we sit down with Dr. Ryan Williamson—board-certified neurologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and founder of Transcend Health—to talk about the science of human longevity and how to create a life of deeper meaning and impact.In Part 1, Dr. Williamson shares his journey from military service to medicine to building a practice that empowers people to optimize health and extend lifespan. We explore:⚓ Lessons from serving as a Navy physician🧬 The science behind longevity and brain

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00:20:41

💼 Beyond the Bedside: Dr. Michelle Boudreau’s...

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2025/10/15

This week on Be Empowered, we have Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Michelle Boudreau—Board-certified Neurologist, Clinical Neurophysiologist, and founder of NeuroExpert Services, LLC—about how she built a career that blends clinical work with high-impact non-clinical roles.From leading a neurology department to becoming a telestroke innovator, performing disability file reviews, and serving as a medical expert witness, Dr. Boudreau shows how physicians can leverage their expertise beyond direct

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00:24:26

Beyond the Bedside: Dr. Michelle Boudreau’s...

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2025/10/08

This week on Be Empowered, we chat with Dr. Michelle Boudreau—Board-certified Neurologist, Clinical Neurophysiologist, and founder of NeuroExpert Services, LLC—about how she built a career that blends clinical work with high-impact non-clinical roles.Dr. Boudreau shows how physicians can leverage their expertise beyond direct patient care.You’ll hear:📂 The ins and outs of disability file reviews⚖️ What it’s like to serve as an expert witness🌟 How to diversify your income streams and career path🎧

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00:38:46

🚀 Beyond the Bedside: Exploring Non-Clinical Careers 🎙️

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2025/10/01

Healthcare doesn’t have to mean hospital shifts forever. In this episode of Be Empowered, we explore the growing world of non-clinical career paths for healthcare professionals—roles that let you use your skills, expertise, and passion outside traditional patient care.🌟 Learn how to:💼 Transition into new industries🧠 Leverage your medical knowledge in innovative ways🌍 Build a career that aligns with your lifestyle and values🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube📲 Follow us

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00:33:25

🚀 From LPN to MD: Dr. Susan Flyer’s Extraordinary...

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2025/09/24

This week on Be Empowered, it's Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Susan Flyer —board-certified anesthesiologist, locums physician, and outspoken healthcare advocate—to explore her remarkable journey from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse to MD.With a career that spans the bedside, the operating room, and now the national conversation on healthcare policy, Dr. Flyer shares:🏥 How her early nursing experience shaped her perspective as a physician🗣 Why she speaks out about Advanced

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00:22:38

🚀 From LPN to MD: Dr. Susan Flyer’s Extraordinary...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/09/17

This week on Be Empowered, we sit down with Dr. Susan Flyer—board-certified anesthesiologist, locums physician, and outspoken healthcare advocate—to explore her remarkable journey from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse to MD. With a career that spans the bedside, the operating room, and now the national conversation on healthcare policy, Dr. Flyer shares:🏥 How her early nursing experience shaped her perspective as a physician🗣 Why she speaks out about Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

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00:19:30

From Burnout to Beauty (Part 2): A New Path in Medicine

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2025/09/10

What happens when you realize the traditional healthcare path isn’t serving your purpose—or your well-being?In this episode, we sit down with Mariam Ali, PA-C, founder and director of Zen Aesthetics Med Spa, who courageously left clinical medicine to build something of her own. With elite training from Allergan and MERZ, Mariam fuses medical expertise with an artistic vision to offer subtle, empowering aesthetic care—all while reclaiming her autonomy and joy.💬 We talk about redefining success,

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00:25:59

From Burnout to Beauty (Part 1): A New Path in Medicine

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/09/03

What happens when you realize the traditional healthcare path isn’t serving your purpose—or your well-being?In this episode, we sit down with Mariam Ali, PA-C, founder and director of Zen Aesthetics Med Spa, who courageously left clinical medicine to build something of her own. With elite training from Allergan and MERZ, Mariam fuses medical expertise with an artistic vision to offer subtle, empowering aesthetic care—all while reclaiming her autonomy and joy.💬 We talk about redefining success,

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00:28:48

The APP Perspective – A Conversation with NP Simran...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/08/27

We’ve talked about the tensions—now it’s time to hear from the other side.In this episode, we sit down with Nurse Practitioner Simran Grewal to explore:🧠 What training and preparation looks like for APPs💬 Her take on the MD/APP divide—and how we got here🤝 Why respectful collaboration matters more than ever🧭 The challenges, misconceptions, and hopes for the future💬 What does it really mean to center patients while honoring each role on the team?This is a candid, constructive conversation aimed

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00:26:37

APPs (Part 2) – What’s the Path Forward?

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/08/20

In Part 2, we go deeper into the impact on patients, physicians, and the future of healthcare.🔍 The blurring of titles and transparency issues🩺 Patient safety, supervision, and accountability🤝 What true collaboration could look like🗣️ Why this conversation is emotional—and necessary💬 Is there a way to protect both professional standards and access to care?These two episodes are honest, nuanced, and rooted in our shared goal: safe, ethical, empowered healthcare for all.💡 Dialogue is the first

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