Better Skills. Better Doctors.
Join Rebecca Ong from TCM Hub as she goes beyond the nuts and bolts of clinical practice to navigate some of the more challenging aspects of being a self-employed physician.
This podcast introduces the necessary concepts and perspectives that you need to step into the next level of your entrepreneurial journey and achieve holistic success. Leave behind the unsustainable business-building methods that now have you trapped as an employee in your own business and transform into a Free + Easy Doctor™.
Episodes
121 episodes
EP120 This Is the Worst Thing You Can Say About Me
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I unpack the hidden ways we resist growth in life and business. Whether it’s avoiding discomfort, clinging to outdated identities, or numbing through distraction. From the ...
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Episode 120
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14:19
EP119 This Fear Is Costing You Growth
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I explore the real reason so many Chinese medicine practitioners hold back from growing their businesses: fear of being judged. Whether it’s posting on social media, raisin...
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Episode 119
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12:27
EP118 What Real Empowerment Looks Like in Business
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I discuss what real empowerment actually means for Chinese medicine practitioners, especially women in the profession. I share a story about a Facebook group that mistook o...
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Episode 118
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15:03
EP117 How To Know When You're Ready
In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes coaching conversation with a practitioner who made a massive leap: she pitched and sold a $6,000 postpartum package that includes in-home acupuncture, herbal medicine, and chef-prepared meals. <...
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Episode 117
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19:51
EP116 A Hard Life Makes A Good Song
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I reflect on why the most compelling stories—the ones we remember and learn from—are always shaped by adversity. From watching a surprisingly drama-free documentary about K...
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Episode 116
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11:28
EP115 When the Work Feels Pointless
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I get honest about a recent wave of discouragement after rebranding my coaching business and not seeing the results I expected. I share what I did to recalibrate—returning ...
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Episode 115
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14:53
EP114 Student Loan Repayment Changes Explained
In this special episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I’m joined by Lauryn Williams of Student Loan Planner to break down what’s really happening with student loan repayment in 2025. We cover the end of interest-free f...
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Episode 114
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36:32
EP113 "Red Flag" Patients
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I’m diving into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation about "red flag" patients.We’ve all had that moment—sitting across from someone and feeling in your gut that taking...
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Episode 113
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11:54
EP112 The Art of Assertiveness: A Free Training On Setting Boundaries
In this special episode, I’m announcing my free training, The Art of Assertiveness: How to Set Win-Win Boundaries with Your Patients. If you’re feeling overextended, answering patient messages at all hours, skipping vacatio...
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Episode 112
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2:10
EP111 Why You're Not Where You Want to Be
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I talk about “procrastilearning”—that sneaky habit of staying stuck in learning mode to avoid the discomfort of taking action. You tell yourself you just need one more course, one more...
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Episode 111
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10:52
EP110 When Your Wounds Run Your Business
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I dive into one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of business growth: recognizing when you’re running your business from old wounds and unexamined narratives. These patterns...
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Episode 110
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16:16
EP109 Creating An Extraordinary Life
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I share a personal reflection sparked by a visit from my parents and their ongoing confusion about how Michael and I actually earn a living. Their questions reminded me just how unfami...
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Episode 109
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14:02
EP108 Push Through, Not Past
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we unpack the subtle but crucial difference between pushing through discomfort and pushing past it. While pushing past can get short-term results, it often bypasses the growth that act...
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Episode 108
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10:31
EP107 The Missing Ingredient to Your Success
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we look at the one thing beneath every strategy, system, and training that actually moves your practice forward: courage. Whether it’s pivoting your business, raising your rates, or si...
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Episode 107
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11:59
EP106 The Allure of a Virtual Practice
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we unpack the fantasy and reality behind building a virtual or location-independent practice. While the dream of time freedom and remote work is enticing, many practitioners underestim...
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Episode 106
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12:39
EP105 The Sunk Cost Trap
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we explore the quiet but powerful force that keeps so many practitioners stuck: the belief that because you’ve already invested so much—in time, money, or identity—you have to keep goi...
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Episode 105
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10:07
EP104 Doing It All
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we explore the entrepreneurial trap of trying to do everything at once. Whether it’s launching an online business, managing multiple income streams, or posting across every social plat...
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Episode 104
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11:44
EP103 Hoping the Patient Says No
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we explore a rarely discussed but deeply common experience: the quiet relief that some practitioners feel when a patient declines care. If you’ve ever caught yourself hoping a patient ...
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Episode 103
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11:20
EP102 There Is No Going Rate!
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we take a hard look at the difference between owning a business and actually thinking like an entrepreneur. If you’re still pricing your services based on “going rates” or ...
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Episode 102
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11:32
EP101 Motivate Yourself Without the Burnout
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we explore why relying on external pressure or accountability won’t create lasting success in your business. Drawing from personal stories about overcoming health challenges and lesson...
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Episode 101
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13:38
EP100 The Strategic Power of Celebrating Wins
In this 100th episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we mark a milestone by reflecting on something most practitioners overlook: the importance of celebrating your wins. Whether it's a patient breakthrough or simply showing up with...
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Episode 100
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12:03
EP99 Make Your Work Essential in Uncertain Times
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we confront the reality of practicing in uncertain times and how to ensure your services aren’t seen as expendable. While some practitioners blame patient drop-offs on the economy, the...
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Episode 99
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11:01
EP98 Do This If You Want Your Business to Grow
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we explore why your business growth doesn’t just depend on more marketing, operations, or advanced clinical skills—it depends on your personal growth. You can’t grow your business if y...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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12:29
EP97 Harmonize VII Recap w/Michael and Chris
In this episode I'm joined by Michael Peluso and Chris Volesky. We share our thoughts on the Harmonize training we had over the weekend, what we learned, and how we will continue to make the training better and better with each cohort.
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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11:02