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The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared.

Dr. Thomas White

An inspiring and educational podcast, graciously supported by the NCAFP, for and about Family Physicians. Each month, Dr Thomas White (moderator) and Dr Lee Beatty (producer and sound engineer), both seasoned North Carolina Family Physicians, will interview renowned colleagues, and ask them to share the lessons they have learned in their career. Expect to be moved, and enlightened, by their wisdom.

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All Episodes

60:31

Leadership

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2025/10/31

Send us a text In this episode, Dr Thomas White explores the concept of "Leadership" - why it matters, how it is expressed, when it is needed, and whether it can learned and cultivated. Learn a bit of Olympic sports history and hear about his experience at the recent American Academy of Family Physicians Congress of Delegates in Anaheim, California. The highlight of this episode is a very insightful interview with Mr Greg Griggs, the Executive Vice President and CEO of the North Carolina Acad...

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28:41

"PCP"

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2025/09/24

Welcome back! We are excited to share a new episode, and a revised format. Ever think there might be a connection between nicknames and a commonly-used term in health care? Listen, and find out! This month, Dr Thomas White addresses the term "PCP" - its history, its positive and negative connotations, and (spoiler alert!) why he wishes the term would go away. He interviews two of our popular guests from previous episodes - Dr Shauna Guthrie of Henderson NC and Dr Tommy Newton of Clinton NC - ...

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Timeout

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2025/06/25

Our podcast "The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared" will be pausing for the summer, allowing us to re-evaluate what we are doing, and how we are doing it. We have been very proud of our work, and very grateful to our guests and listeners. Go back and listen to any episodes you may have missed. Or maybe your favorite one again. Visit our website, https://thefamilydoctorpodcast.com. Send us an email at thefamilydoctor@gmail.com and share what you have liked about the podcast, ...

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21:36

Trust

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2025/05/31

In this "mini-lesson" episode, Dr Thomas White explores the topic of trust, a fundamental element of the physician-patient relationship, and how trust in the medical establishment, including physicians, has deteriorated in recent years. He begins with a very personal family story. He goes on to share some common examples of distrust in daily practice, and offers suggestions on how we as family physicians might work to restore and maintain trust with our patients and the public. He ends with s...

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70:04

Guest - Dr Mark McNeill

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2025/04/01

In this episode of The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared, Dr Thomas White speaks with Dr Mark McNeill, the current President of the NCAFP. Raised in Raeford NC from a family of educators, Dr McNeill describes his journey to establishing his unique, independent, patient-centered, portal-facilitated practice in Asheville in 2012. He clearly describes how good practice management is the key driver of professional satisfaction. Dr McNeill shares his personal experience with Hurr...

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63:28

Guest - Dr Brian Lanier

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2025/01/23

In this edition of the podcast, Dr Thomas White talks with Dr Brian Lanier, the founder, owner, and medical director of Promina Health in Wilmington NC. Dr Lanier shares his experiences as a young man growing up in eastern NC, his early interest in music, his somewhat bumpy college career, his service as a Marine, his life-changing automobile accident, and his decision to pursue a career in medicine. He describes how he planned and launched his Direct Primary Care practice directl...

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38:48

Time

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2024/12/28

"It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is Time" - Steve Jobs.This Family Doctor "mini lesson" focuses on the subject of "Time" as it relates to the education of Family Physicians, and to the day-to-day practice of Family Medicine. Dr White shares a very personal story about his career after nearly 40 years in practice. His story may resonate with many community physicians: how we manage time affects our relationship with patients, family, and our own self-image. ...

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62:45

Guest: Dr Rebecca Love

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2024/10/14

In this month's episode, Dr Thomas White speaks with Dr Rebecca "Becky" Love from Shelby NC. Dr Love's journey has been unique. She grew up in rural Cabarrus County, the daughter of a minister and a teacher. After a successful career in banking and finance, she pursued a career in medicine. She has served her community as a Family Physician, providing care to the underserved and those with increased needs and, as a committed and involved citizen, promoting healthy lifestyles and collaborative...

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57:48

Guest: Dr Carson Rounds

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2024/08/09

This month the podcast welcomes Dr Carson Rounds, a Family Physician from Charlotte NC and long time leader in Family Medicine in our state. A former president of the NCAFP, Dr Rounds shares his perspectives on truly caring for patients, his love of the exam room, and his ideas on administrative burden. You will be impressed with not only his "answers" but even more so by the "questions" he raises. Listen to this thoughtful Family Physician and be moved!

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59:32

Guest: Dr Tommy Newton

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2024/07/03

Dr Tommy Newton of Clinton N.C. returns to the podcast this month! Listen as he and Dr Thomas White discuss Dr Newton’s professional and personal activities since he retired from clinical practice in 2021, his perspectives on when and how to retire, his belief in the value of mentoring and serving as a mentor, and his views on the future of Family Medicine. Notably, Dr Newton pays tribute to the “Godfather of Family Medicine” in North Carolina: the late Dr Jim Jones. Dr Newton brings a ...

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18:28

Grit

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2024/06/09

How do we get through difficult times? In this "Mini Lesson," Dr Thomas White shares the teachings of a major college basketball coach on the importance of her players "handling harder better". Dr White goes on to explore the concept of "resiliency", which we have heard examples of many times on this podcast. He expands that to the the broader concept of "grit." This podcast will give you an opportunity to pause and contemplate how you might be better prepared to handle those difficult times ...

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59:14

Guest: Dr. Shauna Guthrie

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2024/03/24

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20:24

A Priceless String of Clinical Pearls

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2024/01/03

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61:25

Guest: Dr Bill Dennis

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2023/11/14

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56:11

Guest: Dr Reb Snyder

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2023/10/09

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55:34

Guest: Dr. William Hedrick

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2023/08/28

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63:16

The Art of Referral

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2023/07/28

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52:42

In Memoriam: Dr. Jim Jones

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2023/06/01

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66:32

Guest: Dr. Conrad Flick

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2023/05/01

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54:58

Guest: Dr. Chip Watkins

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. ·

2023/04/12

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