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Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, MoneyEp93: What’s Changing in the Disability Insurance Landscape with Dr. Stephanie PearsonIn this episode of the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Pearson, a former physician turned disability insurance advocate. After experiencing firsthand the financial consequences of inadequate coverage, she now helps medical professionals secure the right disability insurance to protect their future. Stephanie breaks down the evolving landscape of disability insurance, explaining the challenges physicians face when applying for policies and how different carriers classify occupations. She also shares insights on state-specific policy variations and industry changes that could impact your financial security. Key Topics Covered: 1. From Physician to...
2025-03-1436 min
Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, MoneyThe Impact of Hobbies on Life Insurance PremiumsThis episode is sponsored by PearsonRavitz – helping physicians safeguard their most valuable assets. Ever feel like you're trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark? That's life insurance for doctors, according to Dr. Stephanie Pearson, your friendly neighborhood OB-GYN turned life-insurance-superhero. After a plot twist in her own life story, she swapped her stethoscope for a mission to demystify insurance for medics far and wide. So, What's the Deal with Term vs. Permanent? Tune in to find out! More on Dr. Stephanie Pearson: Once an OB-GYN, Dr...
2024-04-0542 min
Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, MoneyEp43: Your Big Sister's Guide to Managing Match Day EmotionsDr. Disha and Dr. Stephanie Pearson share their personal Match Day experiences and provide insights and advice for medical students navigating the Match Day process. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster associated with Match Day, the SOAP process for those who didn’t match, and offer big sister advice on staying grounded, preparing for the match, and focusing on what’s controllable. They also emphasize the importance of financial planning, disability insurance, and maintaining a support network during this crucial time. More on Dr. Stephanie Pearson: Dr. Stephanie Pearson, a former OB/GYN physician, is the foun...
2024-03-1536 min
Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, MoneyEp22: The Future of Financial Freedom - The PHYSICIAN ON FIRE JourneyPhysician on Fire, a blog and community founded by Dr. Leif Dahleen, is evolving with the addition of Dr. Nirav Shah and Dr. Jorge Sanchez. Their shared mission is to empower physicians to take control of their financial well-being. They aim to provide a comprehensive financial plan tailored to individual circumstances using data and software, helping doctors achieve various forms of financial independence. Learn more about the POF Partners: Dr. Leif Dahleen, Founder of Physician on Fire (2016) In 2014, Leif planted the seeds for Physician on Fire, driven by the observation that p...
2023-10-2233 min
Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, MoneyEp14: The Financial Challenges Faced by Doctors with Dr. Tarang PatelThis episode features Dr. Tarang Patel, who is a diagnostic radiologist and host of the Dr. Money Matters Podcast. We discuss financial challenges faced by healthcare professionals, especially doctors, who often lack financial education and face increased loan burdens and decreased self-employment opportunities. Dr. Patel emphasizes the need for good financial education and habits, and shares his personal journey and experiences with the financial industry. He advises doctors to be cautious of investment products and to conduct their own research before making any financial decisions. The video Dr. Patel suggested during the show can be f...
2023-08-2529 min
Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, MoneyEp13: The Pros & Cons of Real Estate Investing**Apologies in advance for any audio disruptions you may encounter in this show. We experienced technical difficulties and are actively working to fix it before our next episode! In this episode, Dr. Disha and her husband dive into a recap of Episode 12 featuring the remarkable journey of Dr. Stephanie Pearson. The focus is on Dr. Pearson's incredible transformation from a medical career to insurance brokerage after a career-altering injury. The conversation takes an insightful turn as they shed light on the concerning lack of mental health coverage within the medical field. A thought-provoking comparison is dr...
2023-08-1837 min
Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, MoneyEp12: Physician Advocacy in Insurance - From Mental Health to Coverage with Dr. Stephanie PearsonDr. Stephanie Pearson, a former OB-GYN who suffered a career-ending injury, discusses her journey of navigating disability insurance claims. She shares her personal experience of battling a torn labrum, a frozen shoulder, and the emotional toll of being denied coverage for work-related injuries. Dr. Pearson's determination to educate and advocate for physicians' disability insurance needs led her to become an insurance broker. The conversation delves into the historical approach to mental health coverage for physicians, the changes in recent years, and the challenges physicians face when seeking mental health support and coverage. Bio / Links:
2023-08-1137 min