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
293 episodes
Direct Care Movement: An Interview of Dr. Maryal Concepcion by Dr. Demetrio Aguila
Today Dr. Demetrio Aguila, a Direct Care surgeon and Host of the Direct Care Movement Podcast interviews the Host of My DPC Story, Dr. Maryal Concepcion. For those listeners new to the podcast, or for those who are always happy to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 242
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45:55
Filling the Void: DPC Response to Clinic Closures and Community Needs in New Orleans
Today Dr. Emily Holt, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) physician based in New Orleans, shares her inspiring journey from working in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and university clinics to opening her own DPC practice amidst a rapidly ch...
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Season 5
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Episode 241
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34:28
Direct Primary Care’s Inflection Point: What HR1 Within the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Means for Physicians and Patients
Today’s episode is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on My DPC Story. As of July 4th, we are standing at a true inflection point for Direct Primary Care—and for every physician, employer, broker, advocate and patient wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 240
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50:18
Finding Her Lionheart: Dr. Maria Rutmann’s DPC Pediatric Practice in Rural Maine
Today we hear from Dr. Maria Rutmann, founder of Lionheart Direct Primary Care in northern Maine. She discusses the transformative power of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic model as physician burnout and healthcare system challenges escalat...
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Season 5
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Episode 239
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1:07:26
Thriving on Her Own Terms: How Dr. "Sassy" Weinstein Built a Direct Specialty Care Practice Blending Sports, Lifestyle, and Autonomy
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Sarah "Sassy" Weinstein, a triple board-certified physician in family, sports, and lifestyle medicine. Hear how Dr. Sarah Sassy Weinstein turned personal hea...
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Season 5
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Episode 238
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1:02:54
Strengthening Access: Lessons from Dr. Stephanie Lucero’s DPC Journey in Rural New Mexico
In today's episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion welcomes Dr. Stephanie Lucero, the pioneering founder of Northern New Mexico’s first Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic, Hometown Doc, LLC. Dr. Lucero shares her journey f...
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Season 5
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Episode 237
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1:07:15
Overcoming Familiar Suffering: Dr. Rob Lamberts’ Shift to Membership-Based Medicine
Today's episode features Dr. Rob Lamberts, one of Georgia’s early pioneers in Direct Primary Care (DPC). After nearly two decades in traditional insurance-based practice and facing severe burnout, Dr. Lamberts shares his journey opening his DPC...
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Season 5
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Episode 236
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1:13:55
Building Community and Hope: Dr. Isabel Amigues’ Path to Direct Specialty Rheumatology
In today's episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Isabel Amigues, the first Direct Specialty Care rheumatologist in Colorado and founder of Unabridged MD in Denver. Dr. Amigues shares her inspiring journe...
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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1:00:39
Navigating Medicare and Open Enrollment: Actionable Advice for Direct Primary Care Practices
This weekend Maryal spoke at the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellows event in Washington, D.C. about the growing impact of the Direct Primary Care clinic model in combating physician burnout and promot...
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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8:08
Introducing the Open Enrollment Season Survival Kit for DPC Doctors
In this episode, I am introducing the Open Enrollment Season Survival Kit. Drawing from over four years of experience at Big Trees MD (and interviewing fellow DPC Physicians), the s...
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Season 5
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Episode 233
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4:55
Making an Impact: Dr. Lisa Tritto’s Innovative Approach to Childhood Obesity in Direct Primary Care
In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Lisa Tritto shares her inspiring journey from general pediatrics to specializing in pediatric obesity medicine through the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. As the first physician at
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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39:42
From Hospital Rounds to DPC: Dr. Kathryn Dreger’s Story of Empowerment
In this inspiring episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion talks with Dr. Kathryn Dreger, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and founder of Prime-PLC, a Direct Primary C...
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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1:05:32
From Urgent Care to Unfiltered Doctor: Dr. Dana Mincer’s DPC Story So Far
Today we hear from Dr. Dana Mincer, founder of Love Health Direct Primary Care in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, to share her personal journey and the transformative impact of Direct Primary Care (DPC) on patient care and physician well-being. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 233
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52:13
Debunking DPC Myths and Fostering Community in Independent Practice with Dr. Teresa Lovins
Today host Dr. Maryal Concepcion, MD FAAFP interviews Dr. Teresa Lovins, MD FAAFP and a nationally recognized family physician and owner of Lovin My Health Direct Primary Care (DPC) in Columbus, India...
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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47:59
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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1:11:47
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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43:35
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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43:22
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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51:39
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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44:09
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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54:38
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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32:55
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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20:25
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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37:21