Bending Over Backwards
What does it take to bend over backwards and change the game—whether in medicine, business, or life? Dr. James Adkins has spent over 27 years doing just that, breaking barriers in spine care and beyond. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain to bring you bold, no-holds-barred conversations with visionaries, risk-takers, and trailblazers from all walks of life. From life-changing breakthroughs to unfiltered stories of success and struggle, this podcast will leave you stretched, inspired, and standing taller than ever. Get ready to discover how bending over backwards can change everything.
Bending Over Backwards
Ep. 17 - The Truth About Being a Doctor (That No One Talks About) | Dr. Ken Ota & Dr. Azmi Nasser
What happens when the healthcare system stops working—for both the patient and the doctor?
Dr. Ken Ota quit the insurance grind and now runs a small, personal practice. Dr. Azmi Nasser works in the traditional system but adds a private care touch when patients need more.
In this episode, we talk about:
🔹 Why more people are paying out-of-pocket to skip the wait
🔹 How being a doctor has changed—and why it’s not always good
🔹 What it really looks like when you give patients your cell number
🔹 How jiu-jitsu helps them manage stress and avoid burnout
🔹 The simple routines they use to stay grounded as doctors and dads
We also get into their backstories—punk rock bands, immigrant parents, and how they found meaning in medicine.
If you’ve ever felt rushed at the doctor’s office or wondered what better care could look like, this one’s worth your time.
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