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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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00:18:43

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

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

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...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

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...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

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...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

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 🎙️

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

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...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

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

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

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?

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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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00:25:29

APPs (Part 1)– How Did We Get Here?

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/08/13

The growing presence of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs, CRNAs) has changed how care is delivered—but it didn’t happen overnight.In Part 1, we explore:📈 The rise of APPs in the U.S. healthcare system💼 Corporate interests and cost-saving strategies driving change🧠 Differences in education, training, and scope of practice🔥 Why physicians are speaking out—and often being silenced💬 How did we go from team-based care to a system divided by tension and confusion?📲 Follow us on Instagram:

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00:43:26

Building Rebel & Thrive (Part 2) – A New Model for...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/08/06

In part two, Dr. Javidi dives into how she built Rebel & Thrive, her Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice rooted in values, time, and trust.💡 What Direct Primary Care really looks like🔑 How autonomy and alignment changed everything🌱 Healing both patients and physicians—on her own terms💬 Can leaving the system be the path to truly healing it?📲 Follow us on Instagram: @empowermedlife🌍 Visit: empowermedlife.com📧 Share your story: empowermedlife@gmail.com🎧 More on Dr. Javidi’s DPC:

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00:26:14

Breaking Away (Part 1) – Why Dr. Leila Javidi Left...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/07/30

What happens when practicing medicine no longer feels like healing?In part one of our conversation with Dr. Leila Javidi (@drleilaissad), she shares:⚠️ Why she left a broken system behind🧠 The emotional toll of practicing in high-volume, low-agency environments🔥 The moment she realized she had to choose herself to keep going💬 What does it take to walk away—and create something better?📲 Follow us on Instagram: @empowermedlife🌍 Visit: empowermedlife.com📧 Share your story:

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00:26:43

Where Are All the Primary Care Doctors?

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Primary care is vanishing—and it’s not hard to see why.🔥 Unmanageable burnout and bureaucracy💸 Declining reimbursements from insurance companies⛔ Less time, more patients, and less autonomy🔁 Constant referrals instead of practicing at the top of their license💬 Why are the doctors we need most being pushed out of the system?This episode dives into the growing crisis in primary care—from broken payment models to eroded job satisfaction—and what we risk losing if we don’t act now.💡 A stronger

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00:23:39

Evolving Beyond the System (Part 2) – with Dr....

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/07/16

🎙️ This week on Be Empowered, we continue our conversation with Dr. Camille White—physician, speaker, and founder of Inspire2Evolve—to talk about what it really means to break free from toxic healthcare culture and redefine success on your own terms.🌿 Holistic healing after burnout💼 Building a purpose-driven career outside the box🔥 Why authenticity is the ultimate power move💬 Dr. White’s story is a reminder that walking away from the system doesn’t mean you’re giving up—it means you’re finally

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00:30:41

Evolving Beyond the System (Part 1)– with Dr. Camille...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/07/09

What happens when a physician says no to burnout and yes to reinvention?🎙️ This week on Be Empowered, we sit down with Dr. Camille White—physician, speaker, and founder of Inspire2Evolve—to talk about what it really means to break free from toxic healthcare culture and redefine success on your own terms.🌿 Holistic healing after burnout💼 Building a purpose-driven career outside the box🔥 Why authenticity is the ultimate power move💬 Dr. White’s story is a reminder that walking away from the system

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00:24:27

Toxicity in Medicine (Part 4): Solutions to Toxicity...

Be Empowered: The Podcast ·

2025/07/02

We’ve spent the last few episodes breaking down the toxicity in medicine—now let’s talk about solutions.💡 How can we fix this system?🔧 What can individual doctors do?🚀 Where do we go from here?We’re discussing real strategies for fighting back—individually and collectively—to reclaim our profession and well-being.💬 Change is possible—but only if we demand it.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @empowermedlife🌍 Visit our website: empowermedlife.com📧 Share your story: empowermedlife@gmail.com🎵 Intro

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