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
110 episodes
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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Episode 97
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11:02
EP97 Our Most Important Episode Ever
This episode is a very special and important episode brought to you by Larry, our Customer Experience Specialist.Also...(April Fool!)
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Season 3
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2:07
EP96 When Is the Right Time For Coaching?
In this episode we explore when coaching is most valuable in your business journey. While coaching can benefit you at any stage, it's especially crucial during the growing and scaling phases—those periods when you're facing the most uncertainty...
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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11:02
EP95 Are You Short-Changing Your Patients?
In this episode we explore how neglecting your own self-care directly impacts your patients and your business. While we expect our patients to invest in their health, many practitioners fail to prioritize their own well-being, pushing thro...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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12:06
EP94 Protecting Yourself From Energy Suckers
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we tackle the challenge of managing your energy as a practitioner, especially when dealing with emotionally intense patients. I share a conversation with a mentee who struggled with ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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12:48
EP93 Doing This Makes Everything Harder
In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., we dive into a common trap for Chinese medicine practitioners—trying to be everything to everyone. We explore how simplifying your practice, setting clear boundaries, and e...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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13:49
EP92 What Is True Freedom?
What if freedom isn’t something you achieve but something you choose? In this episode we challenge the idea that success comes from making more money or expanding your business. True freedom is a state of mind, not a destination.I’ll sha...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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14:44
EP91 Should You Take Insurance?
In this episode, we dive into one of the most frequently asked questions in the Chinese medicine community: Should you take insurance? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, I share my personal experience with insurance billing—both the pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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22:51
EP90 Scared to Raise Your Prices?
One of our company values here at TCM Hub is Transparency. We are in business just like you. And therefore we face a lot of the common challenges that you face when we make big decisions. In this episode we talk about the big leap t...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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22:44
EP89 Failing Ahead of Time
Today I want to address a behavior that so many people get caught up in from time to time, including myself, which is failing ahead of time.It's the action of coming up with an idea or a dream and then almost in the same breath convincin...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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12:06
EP88 Using Your Goals Against Yourself
It’s January! And this is usually the time when people set goals. Goals are often really helpful for people. It gives people some sort of direction or a reference point from where they are now and can prevent people from wandering ...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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13:52
EP87 Managing Non-Compliant Patients
This episode tackles the challenges of managing non-compliant patients, setting boundaries, and releasing clients from care with compassion. We dive into strategies to handle missed appointments, miscommunications, and the fear of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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28:14