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Doctor's Wealth and Wellness
Doctor's Wealth and Wellness is a podcast designed to help busy attending physicians take control of their finances and personal health with straightforward, practical advice. Hosted by Norm Wright, this show empowers doctors to achieve financial freedom and wellness without the stress.
Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Cambridge and SKC Financial Group are not affiliated.
Episodes
135 episodes
Episode 135: The Employed-Physician Well-Being Gap
In Episode 135 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, “The Employed-Physician Well-Being Gap,” Norm Wright addresses 2026 survey findings that employed physicians report heavier workloads, more administrative burden, and worse well-being than indepen...
Episode 134: What does the Fed hike mean to me?
In Episode 134 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, “What does the Fed hike mean to me?”, Norm Wright explains what the Federal Reserve’s mid-September rate increase to a 3.75–4% target range—and near-7% average 30-year mortgage rates—means for emp...
Episode 133: Muscle, Metabolism & Longevity
In Episode 133 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, Norm Wright focuses on the practical foundation of long-term healthspan for employed physicians—protecting muscle, supporting metabolic health, and fitting both into an already full clinical sched...
Episode 132: Accelerating Wealth as a W-2 Doctor
In Episode 132 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, Norm Wright gives employed W-2 physicians a clear, ordered playbook for accelerating wealth inside corporate benefits, stressing that the highest-leverage moves remain the tax-advantaged accounts ...
Episode 131: Corporate Hospital Burnout is real, how can you slow it
In Episode 131 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, Norm Wright addresses the reality of corporate hospital burnout—driven by productivity metrics, documentation load, and throughput pressure—and notes that national 2026 surveys still show many phy...
Episode 130: Sticky Inflation & Higher Interest Rates
In Episode 130 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, Norm Wright addresses sticky inflation in the mid-3% range and the Fed’s higher-for-longer rates (3.50–3.75%) for employed physicians under 50, noting that while markets and net worth have held up...
Episode 129: New Attending Wellness Part 2 – Keeping Your Early Habits Alive When the Schedule Gets Real
In Episode 129 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness builds on the earlier wellness advice for new attendings by focusing on how to keep those early habits alive once the schedule intensifies and the initial excitement fades. It offers three practica...
Episode 128: New Attending Money Map – Where Your First Savings Dollars Should Actually Go
In Episode 128 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness answers the natural follow-up question from new attendings who are ready to start saving: exactly where the first $1,000 should go. It lays out a practical Money Map for the first o...
Episode 127: Why Starting Healthy Habits from Day One Compounds Just Like Your Money Episode 127 audio
In Episode 127 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness draws a direct parallel to the previous financial episode, showing new attending physicians that the same compound-interest principle applies to their health and energy: starting small, consistent ...
Episode 126: Are you a brand-new attending? What you can do today, to set up your financial future
In Episode 126 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness speaks directly to brand-new attending physicians, urging them to start building their financial future from paycheck number one by harnessing the power of compound interest. Using a clear comparis...
Episode 125: Summer Heat Safety & Recovery – Protecting Your Energy and Family in the Peak Heat
In Episode 125 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, our Friday wellness episode, I focus on practical heat safety and recovery strategies to help busy physicians and their families stay energized and safe amid intensifying summer temperatu...
Episode 124: Mid-Year Financial Check-Up – Maximizing the Second Half Episode
In Episode 124 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, our Tuesday financial episode, I walk high-earning physicians through a timely mid-year check-up at the midpoint of 2026 to assess progress, make small adjustments, and finish the year strong—buil...
Episode 123: Summer Hydration Essentials – Staying Sharp in the Heat
In Episode 123 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, our Friday wellness episode, I explore one of the simplest yet most powerful habits for beating the summer heat: proper hydration. With longer days, outdoor youth sports like Little League, and de...
Episode 122: Cutting Through the SpaceX IPO Noise
In Episode 122 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, I break down the massive buzz surrounding SpaceX’s record-breaking mid-June IPO that raised approximately $75 billion. While it delivered enormous wins for the company, early employees, and long-t...
Episode 121: The Mid-Year Wellness Audit – Using Atomic Habits to Reassess and Refresh Your Progress
Episode 121 Summary: In this wellness episode of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright guides listeners through a gentle mid-year wellness audit using the Atomic Habits framework as we reach the middle of 2026. Citing a 2026 Med...
Episode 120: Life Insurance Strategies for Physicians – Understanding Your Options in 2026
Episode 120 Summary: In this financial episode of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright explores life insurance strategies tailored for physicians in 2026, providing an educational overview to help high-earning doctors better understan...
Episode 119: Atomic Habits for Summer Boundaries – Protecting Your Time and Energy During Peak Season Episode
Episode 119 Summary: In this wellness episode of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright continues the Atomic Habits series with a timely focus on setting and protecting boundaries during the busy summer of 2026. Citing a Medscape...
Episode 118: The Employed Physician Transition – Planning Career Moves, Contract Changes, and Early Retirement in 2026
Episode 118 Summary: In this financial episode of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright explores the key financial considerations for employed (W2) physicians navigating career transitions in 2026. Citing a Medscape report showi...
Episode 117: Creating Mental Space – Atomic Habits for Reducing Cognitive Load in High-Pressure Medicine Episode
In Episode 117 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright continues the Atomic Habits series with a wellness episode on creating mental space and reducing cognitive load for busy physicians. He outlines three practical layers: inverting ...
Episode 116: Understanding Inflation’s Impact on Physician Finances in 2026 – Key Concepts to Watch
In Episode 116 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright, Certified Financial Planner at SKC Financial Group, examines how inflation is affecting physician finances in 2026. He breaks down three key concepts: the difference between offi...
Episode 115: Blooming Vitality – Atomic Habits for Spring Energy Renewal and Outdoor Habits
In Episode 115 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright continues the Atomic Habits series with a wellness episode titled “Blooming Vitality,” focused on harnessing spring’s longer days to build sustainable outdoor habits that boost en...
Episode 114: Navigating Rising Interest Rates in 2026 – What Physicians Should Know About Borrowing and Saving
In Episode 114 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright, Certified Financial Planner at SKC Financial Group, explores how rising interest rates in 2026 impact physicians’ borrowing and saving strategies. He outlines three core concepts...
Episode 113: Cultivating Gratitude and Presence – Atomic Habits for Deeper Physician Fulfillment
In Episode 113 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright continues the Atomic Habits series with a wellness episode focused on cultivating gratitude and presence to foster deeper fulfillment and reduce emotional exhaustion for busy phys...
Episode 112: Understanding Market Cycles – What You Should Know About Bull, Bear, and Sideways Markets
In Episode 112 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright, Certified Financial Planner at SKC Financial Group, explores the natural phases of market cycles and how understanding them can help physicians maintain perspective with their in...
Episode 111: Mindful Movement for Busy Physicians – Building Good Habits Without the Gym
In Episode 111 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright continues the Atomic Habits series with a wellness episode on building sustainable mindful movement for busy physicians—without relying on formal gym workouts or rigid schedules. ...
