Mind Behind the Curtain
Welcome to "Mind Behind the Curtain" —a show about the stories of incredible physician entrepreneurs who’ve navigated the chaos, doubt, and growth that comes with creating something new. In each episode, we pull back the curtain on their journeys, sharing the triumphs and struggles that led them to where they are today.
Join your host, Jennie Eckstrom of Uncluttered Mind, MD. Let’s take this journey together. It’s time to look beyond the curtain.
Mind Behind the Curtain
Turning Travel Into a Prescription for Joy and Well-Being featuring Dr. Courtney Downes
On this week’s episode of Mind Behind the Curtain, Dr. Jennie Eckstrom sits down with Dr. Courtney Downes—Emergency Medicine physician, avid traveler, and founder of Prescription to Travel MD. Dr. Downes helps busy professionals transform everyday expenses, CME dollars, and loyalty programs into intentional, restorative, luxury travel experiences without the luxury price tag.
In this conversation, we explore the mindset shift that turned travel into her personal prescription for wellness, the heartbreaking catalyst that pushed her to stop delaying joy, and the practical strategies she now teaches thousands of professionals who want to live fully now—not after retirement.
Whether you’re dreaming of the Maldives, planning a mom-and-me adventure, or simply trying to stop leaving points on the table, this episode shows what becomes possible when we design a life with intention, curiosity, and a little bit of travel hacking magic.
Connect with her:
Website: prescriptiontotravelmd.com
IG: @prescriptiontotravelmd
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-tips-and-hacks-for-doctors-and/id1736339637
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