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Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, Money

Dr. Disha Spath, MD, FACP

Financial Freedom and Peace of Mind. For all of us. A podcast by The Frugal Physician for healthcare professionals looking to get their financial house in order and design their ideal lives.

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Ep114: How Doctors Can Access Fair Loans and Build...

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2025/12/05

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Zwade Marshall and the final episode for a while as Dr. Disha begins a new chapter, opening her own Direct Primary Care practice. Dr. Zwade Marshall is an Emory and Harvard trained anesthesiologist, interventional pain specialist, CMO of Regenerative Spine and Pain Specialists, and co-founder and CEO of Doc2Doc Lending, a lending platform created by doctors for doctors. In this closing installment, Dr. Marshall explains what it truly means for physicians

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Ep113: How Doctors Can Access Fair Loans and Build...

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2025/11/21

In today's episode, Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Dr. Zwade Marshall—Emory- and Harvard-trained anesthesiologist, interventional pain specialist, CMO of Regenerative Spine and Pain Specialists, and co-founder/CEO of Doc2Doc Lending, a lending platform built by doctors for doctors. Dr. Marshall shares the real story behind why traditional banks misunderstand early-career physicians, how his own relocation struggle sparked Doc2Doc, and how their proprietary underwriting finally evaluates doctors

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Ep112: Turning Fear into Financial Freedom: Dr....

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2025/10/17

In this inspiring episode of Finding Financial Freedom, host Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Dr. Elaine Stageberg, co-owner and principal of Black Swan Real Estate, to explore how she turned one rental property into a half-billion-dollar real estate empire—all while raising five kids and maintaining a career in psychiatry. Dr. Elaine’s journey from a difficult childhood marked by financial instability to becoming a leading real estate investor is a testament to resilience, intention, and the power of

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Ep111: Medical Student Debt after OBBB: RAP Rules,...

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2025/10/03

Big changes are here for student loans—and if you’re a doctor, student, or high-debt professional, this episode could save you thousands. Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Aaron Smith, co-founder of Savi and longtime student loan policy advocate, to break down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what it really means for your financial future. Aaron has worked with the Department of Education, Congress, and the White House—and he’s carried student debt himself. Together, he and Dr. Disha unravel the

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Ep110: How to Start a Physician-Owned MSO for Direct...

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2025/09/19

Most physicians dream of independence but dread the isolation and heavy lift of running a solo practice. What if there were a way to share infrastructure, lighten the load, and still maintain your autonomy? In this episode, Dr. Disha Spath sits down with special interviewer Dr. Dan Sooriabalan and guest Dr. Natalie Gentile to explore how managed services organizations (MSOs) can strengthen direct primary care practices. From sharing cross-coverage to negotiating employer contracts, she shares how

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Ep109: Your 401(k) Isn’t Free: How to Find and Cut...

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2025/09/05

Most of us assume our 401k plans are free because we never see a bill. But hidden fees—record keeping, custodial, administration, and advisory costs—can silently erode your retirement savings over time. In this episode, Dr. Disha Spath sits down with forensic 401k consultant Paul Sippel to uncover how these costs work, why they’re so hard to detect, and practical steps you can take to protect your wealth. If you’re a physician, business owner, or employee relying on your 401k for retirement, this

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Ep108: Direct Primary Care: Dream Job or Disaster?...

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2025/08/22

Is burnout making you question your future in medicine? You’re not alone. For many physicians, the pressures of traditional healthcare lead to stress, exhaustion, and a loss of purpose. But what if there was another way? In this powerful episode of The Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, host Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Monica McKitterick, a physician who walked away from burnout and built a thriving Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Monica opens up about the real challenges and rewards of

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Ep107: Maximize Your HSA: How Smart Health Plan...

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2025/08/08

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today, we’re joined by Carl Hall CFA, a wealth advisor at CapTrust who helps individuals and families manage their financial lives and achieve their unique goals. CapTrust specializes in delivering financial planning, portfolio management, and investment advice—helping clients navigate complex decisions with confidence. In this episode, Carl dives into the often-overlooked connection between healthcare decisions, price

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Ep106: That One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB): Taxes,...

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2025/07/25

In this episode, Dr. Disha Spath is joined by his husband Josh Spath to break down the sweeping legislation dubbed “The Big Beautiful Bill,” passed on July 4th—and what it could mean for your medical practice, finances, and future. From Medicaid and CHIP cuts to student loan shifts and personal tax changes, Josh and Disha unpack the potential ripple effects on physicians, patients, and the healthcare system as a whole. If you're a medical professional trying to stay ahead of policy changes and

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Ep105: The Mindset of the Entrepreneurial Physician...

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2025/07/11

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today’s guest is Dr. Joseph Ryan Smolarz, M.D., M.B.A.—a board-certified surgeon turned social entrepreneur with a powerful story of reinvention. In this episode, Dr. Ryan shares his candid financial journey, from the operating room to business school, and how embracing entrepreneurship led him to a more fulfilling and financially secure life. He unpacks the physician mindset shift that helped him navigate early mistakes,

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Ep104: Retire Often: How Mini-Retirements Can...

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2025/06/27

Welcome back to Finding Financial Freedom with Dr. Disha Spath! In today’s episode, we’re reimagining the traditional path to retirement with the powerful idea of mini-retirements. Instead of waiting decades to enjoy your life, what if you could take intentional breaks throughout your career to recharge, pivot, and pursue passions? Dr. Disha is joined by Jillian Johnsrud, a trailblazer in the mini-retirement movement. By age 40, Jillian had taken more than a dozen breaks, traveled to 27 countries,

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Ep103: How to Build a Profitable Direct Primary Care...

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2025/06/13

In this episode of the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, Dr. Disha Spath is joined by powerhouse physician entrepreneur Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, also known as Dr. Una—board-certified pediatrician, bestselling author, and founder of EntreMD. Dr. Una built a seven-figure business while practicing medicine and raising four children—and now she’s on a mission to help 100,000 physicians do the same. Through her groundbreaking EntreMD Business School and top-ranked podcast, she’s changing the narrative

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Ep102: Getting Sued as a Doctor: Malpractice...

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2025/06/06

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today’s episode features a powerful and insightful conversation with Dr. Stephen Cohen—a seasoned physician and educator who’s been through the highs and lows of a medical career, including facing legal challenges head-on. In this episode, we go deep into what it really means to be a doctor under legal fire. Dr. Cohen shares hard-earned wisdom on handling lawsuits, building emotional resilience, and maintaining clarity under

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Ep101: Does Money Buy Happiness?..with Dr. Elisa Chiang

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2025/05/23

“Can money really buy happiness, or just comfort?” Let’s find out in today’s episode. Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. In this episode, we're doing something special—a collaborative episode with Dr. Elisa Chiang, host of the Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast. Dr. Elisa is a practicing oculoplastic surgeon, certified life coach, and founder of Grow Your Wealthy Mindset, where she empowers physicians to take control of their finances and live with intention

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Ep100: 100th Episode Special: From Burnout to New...

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2025/05/09

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today, we’re celebrating a major milestone—our 100th episode! In this special edition, Dr. Disha is joined by her husband and guest host, Josh, for a heartfelt conversation that traces her journey from burnout to bold new beginnings—including why she’s launching her very own Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. From wild adventures in the Amazon to the decision to leave traditional practice behind, Disha opens up about the

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Ep99: Something along the lines of Investing in...

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2025/05/02

In this episode of the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Alex Schloe, a physician and real estate investor who transitioned from a traditional path in medicine to a life of autonomy and financial freedom. If you're a physician seeking more control over your time, career, and finances—this conversation is for you. Dr. Alex shares how his desire for flexibility and purpose led him to explore real estate, eventually finding success through residential assisted living and

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Ep98: Reclaiming Joy in Medicine — How to Build a...

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2025/04/25

Is burnout stealing your joy in medicine? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to settle. In this inspiring episode of The Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Dr. Cory Fawcett—retired surgeon, physician coach, and author of The Doctors Guide series—to explore how doctors can reclaim joy, autonomy, and purpose without leaving healthcare. From overcoming inertia and toxic work cycles to using financial wellness as a lever for change, Dr. Fawcett offers practical tools to

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Ep97: Recession-Proof Your Physician Finances: Expert...

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2025/04/11

Welcome back to part two of our interview with Dr. Nisha Mehta on the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast! Today, we dive into the financial side of being a physician. Dr. Nisha shares valuable insights on how physicians can build long-term financial security, prepare for economic recessions, and leverage the power of side gigs to overcome adversity. We also discuss how to maximize your W2 income for financial empowerment and what the future holds for physician side gigs. Key Topics Covered: 1. Pain

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Ep96: Physician Community, Side Gigs, and...

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2025/04/04

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Nisha Mehta, a radiologist, nationally recognized thought leader in physician finance, and founder of Physician Side Gigs—a thriving community of over 200,000 physicians. In this episode, Dr. Nisha shares how she built Physician Side Gigs from the ground up, navigated the challenges of being a public figure, and leveraged her platform to create lasting change in the medical industry. She opens up

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Ep95: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Dr. Marina...

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2025/03/29

Defy gravity and take control of your practice! It’s time to break free from the corporate track and step into the world of Direct Primary Care. No more restrictions—just you, your patients, and the freedom to practice on your terms. Doctors, are you ready to rise? Today, we sat down with Dr. Marina Capella, an integrated pediatrician based in South Lake City, Utah. In 2021, she launched Healing Arts Pediatrics, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice designed to bring joy and freedom back into

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