My DPC Story
As the Direct Primary Care and Direct Care models grow, many physicians are providing care to patients in different ways. This podcast is to introduce you to some of those folks and to hear their stories. Go ahead, get a little inspired. Heck, jump in and join the movement! Visit us online at mydpcstory.com and JOIN our PATREON where you can find our EXCLUSIVE PODCAST FEED of extended interview content including updates on former guests!
Episodes
279 episodes
Celebrating Five Years of DPC: Growth, Challenges, and Community Impact
In this special "My DPC Story" reunion episode, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion celebrates FIVE!!! years of transformative Direct Primary Care (DPC) journeys with guests Dr. Christina Mutch, Dr. Jake Mutch, Dr. Lauren Hughes, and Dr. Deepti Mundkur....
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Season 5
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Episode 231
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1:12:59
Navigating Healthcare Change in Maine: Dr. Lisa Lucas and the Future of DPC
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Lisa Lucas of Fulcrum Family Health in Maine shares her journey from fee-for-service medicine to owning a thriving Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr. Lucas, a board-certified osteopathic fam...
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Season 5
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Episode 230
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44:24
Collaboration for Change: Entrepreneurial Paths in DPC, Locums, and Direct Contracting
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion hosts Dr. Holly Shen and Dr. Aaron Morganstein to discuss physician entrepreneurship and the power of collaboration in Direct Primary Care (DPC), locum tenens, and direct contra...
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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44:11
Balancing Locums, Direct Specialty Care, and Family: Dr. Pouneh Alizadeh’s DPC Evolution
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Pouneh Alizadeh, founder of Flourish Gynecology, who shares her inspiring journey transitioning from a hospital-employed OB/GYN to combining locums work with laun...
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Season 5
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Episode 228
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52:28
DPC Summit 2025: Dr. Jlyn Pritchard’s Approach to Sustainable, Values-Driven Practice
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Jlyn Pritchard of Thread Health in Spokane, WA, shares her journey nearing three years in Direct Primary Care (DPC). Host Maryal Concepcion and Dr. Pritchard discuss the unique challenges and rew...
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Season 5
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Episode 227
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44:58
Joining Forces in Louisiana: Infinity Health DPC
Today Dr. Karl Hanson and Dr. Samia Suleman of Infinity Health Direct Primary Care in Kenner, Louisiana share about their DPC journey. They share their experiences transitioning from insurance-based models, and the evolution and benefits of DPC...
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Season 5
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Episode 226
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55:50
Battle of the EHRs at the 2025 DPC Summit: Tech Choices for Direct Primary Care
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Ricky Haug joins Maryal as they dive into the latest trends in Direct Primary Care (DPC) technology, fresh from the 2025 DPC Summit. The focus is on the "Battle of the EHRs," where Dr. Haug, an e...
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Season 5
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Episode 225
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33:45
Empowering Physicians Through Direct Primary Care: A Conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile at the DPC Summit
In this special episode of the My DPC Story podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion sits down with Dr. Natalie Gentile live from the DPC Summit in New Orleans. They delve into the principles and advantages of Direct Primary Care (DPC) and discuss D...
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Season 5
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Episode 224
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20:27
THE 2025 SUMMER DPC MAGAZINE HAS ARRIVED!
In this special bonus episode of My DPC Story, Maryal gives a sneak peek into the newest issue of DPC Magazine: The Toolkit from My DPC Story— a jam-packed edition covering everything from th...
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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1:27
Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a VA, And How You Can Find Great Help For a Fraction of the Cost
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion welcomes back Justin Lam, founder and CEO of Cool Blue VA, to discuss the benefits of hiring medical virtual assistants for Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices. They dive i...
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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41:30
Practical Physician Side Hustles: Inspiration and Tools for Every DPC Doctor’s Next Step
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Naomi Lawrence Reid, founder of DoctoringDifferently.com, joins the show to share her journey from traditional clinical practice to becoming an expert ...
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Season 5
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Episode 223
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38:11
Empowering Direct Primary Care Through Community: Insights From Dr. Jamie Baines and Zak Holdsworth of Hint Health
In this special edition of My DPC Story, we welcome back Zak Holdsworth, CEO and co-founder of Hint Health, and introduce Dr. Jamie Baines, DO and founder of Kite Dream Care. Dr. Baines shares her journey of opening a DPC practice, the c...
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Season 5
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Episode 222
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34:06
Sports Psychiatry in Direct Care: Confidentiality, Access, and Athlete Wellness with Dr. Jimmy Moley
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Jimmy Moley, an adult and sports psychiatrist based in Independence, Ohio, who practices through a direct specialty care model. Dr. Moley shares why he o...
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Season 5
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Episode 221
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44:06
Bridging Medicine and Veterinary Care: Insights from Dr. Eve Harrison, DVM
In this episode of the My DPC Story podcast, host Maryal Conception interviews Dr. Eve Harrison, a concierge, cash-based, house call Veterinarian based in Los Angeles. Dr. Harrison shares her journey from traditional veterinary training, includ...
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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51:40
Opening North Dakota’s First Direct Primary Care Practice: Lessons from a DPC Trailblazer with Dr. Kristine Martens
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Kristine Martens, co-founder of Resurgent Health, the VERY FIRST Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic in North Dakota. Dr. Martens shares her inspiring journey f...
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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1:20:17
Dr. Kelsey Smith Talks About Building A Sustainable Practice: The Story of Pioneer Health DPC
In this episode of The My DPC Story podcast, Dr. Kelsey Smith of Pioneer Health DPC shares her transformative journey from a traditional insurance-based, fee-for-service practice to adopting the innovative Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. They ...
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Season 5
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Episode 218
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1:02:14
Resilience and Beans and Rice: Launching Oxford’s First DPC Practice
Dr. Jason Hoke, founder of Hoke Direct Primary Care in Oxford, Ohio, shares his journey from insurance-based, network medicine to launching the town’s first and only Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr. Hoke details the burnout and inefficie...
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Season 5
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Episode 217
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54:37
Inside the Fight for Equitable Healthcare and Physician Freedom with Dr. Michelle Cooke
On this episode of My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Michelle Cooke, founder of Sol Direct Primary Care in East Point, Georgia, shares her inspiring journey from burnout in fee-for-service medicine to building a thriving direct primary care (DPC) clini...
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Season 5
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Episode 216
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1:18:42
DPC for Women: Dr. Marcy Meyer’s Mission to Transform Menopause Care
Today's guest is Dr. Marcy Meyer of Destiny Direct Primary Care, a physician who transitioned from the US Army to opening a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice focused on menopause care in University Place, Washington. Dr. Meyer shares her uniqu...
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Season 5
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Episode 215
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1:10:14
Back to Foundations: Lessons from Dr. Edward Williams’ Direct Primary Care Journey in Rural Alabama
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Edward Williams of Foundation Direct Primary Care in Baldwin County, Alabama. Dr. Williams shares his journey from traditional fee-for-service medicine to launchi...
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Season 5
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Episode 214
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1:14:16
Taking the Leap: Dr. Joel Schumacher’s Path from Employed Physician to DPC Owner
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Joel Schumacher of Schumacher Family Medicine in Plymouth, Indiana, shares his journey from traditional hospital employment to launching his own successful Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr....
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Season 5
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Episode 213
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1:04:36
Direct Primary Care in Rural Idaho with Dr. Jillian Klaucke
In this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Jillian Klaucke shares about her journey to practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Klaucke shares her experiences transitioning from traditional insurance-driven healthcare to DPC, emphasizing the benefit...
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Season 5
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Episode 212
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1:00:20
Building an Enduring DPC Practice: Lessons from Dr. Brad Brown, Brad Butler and the Hint Health Community
In today's partner episode of the 'My DPC Story' podcast, host Maryal Concepcion discusses the rise and successes of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model with guests Dr. Brad Brown (fellow DPC Doctor and My DPC Story Alum) and Brad Butler, Head ...
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Season 5
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Episode 211
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30:29
Going A Little Outlaw: How Dr. Katie Burden-Greer Built Her DPC On The Creek Nation Indian Reservation
Today, Dr. Katie Burden-Greer, founder of Outlaw Medical, highlights her unique path from her rural Oklahoma roots through her comprehensive medical education and training, which included a residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. She discusse...
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Season 5
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Episode 210
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56:02
Direct Surgical Care in Indiana: The WellBridge Surgical Story with Dr. Eric Inman
In this episode of the My DPC Story podcast, Dr. Eric Inman, a co-founder of WellBridge Surgical, shares about his journey from anesthesiologist to entrepreneur. Dr. Inman shares insights into the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model and how the bus...
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Season 5
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Episode 209
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40:52