In this raw, powerful episode of Freedom to SHIFT, I sit down with Mark Manderson of Pacific Shores Recovery to talk about the real work of healing, not the surface-level “feel better,” but the deep work of actually getting better at feeling. Mark shares his journey from depression and suicidal despair to building a 25-year treatment program helping thousands reclaim their lives. We get into addiction, identity, emotional overload, burnout in medicine, and why so many high achieve...

In this episode of Freedom to SHIFT, I sit down with anesthesiologist, author, and life coach Dr. Dawn Baker, who built a part-time clinical career on purpose so she could also write, coach, homeschool, lift, teach yoga, and live on an off-grid mountain homestead… and actually love her life. We talk about what it really takes to step off the treadmill of achievement without burning your career to the ground. In this conversation, we get into: How a brain tumor scare snapped Dawn out of “just ...

In this conversation with flight nurse and author Marissa Johanson, we break down the truth about decision-making - why most people get it wrong, how doctors are uniquely equipped to get it right, and how “not deciding” is actually costing you more than you think. If you’re tired of living in reaction mode and want to shift into a life you actually chose, this episode is for you. What We Cover: Why clinicians make elite decision-makers (and how to use that outside medicine) The ...

Freedom to SHIFT -“Time Back, Life Forward” with Dr. Ryan Mallory, Interventional Cardiologist If you’re a physician who’s “home but not present,” this one will hit hard. I sit down with Dr. Ryan Mallory, an interventional cardiologist who walked away from the default path, took control of his schedule, and built a life around what actually matters: family, health, and intentional work. Why listen Real talk on shifting from depletion to design without leaving medicinePractical playbook for t...

How one doctor visit and a diet shift turned Damian’s life, and career. We talk belief-changing content, why “discounts” attract the wrong patients, and how small practices can build real impact with story, consistency, and the right help. What we cover Damian’s acne → diet shift → brain fog gone → new identityWhy he chose helping local docs over corporate “quick fixes”Textbooks vs reality: medicine moves faster than publications“Marketing helps more people than your program” (and why)Beliefs...

In this episode of The Dr. Moe Show, Dr. Sassy Weinstein gets real about her path through medicine-from uncertainty about her career, to finding her passion in sports and lifestyle medicine, to walking away from a traditional practice for a life that actually fits. We talk about the courage it takes to pivot, the power of community, and why authenticity is the ultimate patient-care strategy. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or like you’re living someone else’s definition of ...

Dr. Moe sits down with veteran anesthesiologist Dr. Asha Padmanabhan to break down her bold jump from a “safe” 20-year W-2 career to the unpredictable, but liberating-world of full-time locums. They get real about: • Why flexibility beats titles, ten-minute commutes, and a corner office • The hard trade-offs: uncertainty, hotel beds, and 30-day contracts • How caring for an aging parent lit the fuse for change • The myth that fewer hours = weaker skills (and what really keeps great doctors) ...

🎙️ In this episode, Dr. Moe sits down with Dr. Cynthia, former academic medicine leader who transformed her life by aligning her career with her values and reclaiming time for what matters most. Together, they unpack the hidden cost of staying misaligned, the power of time-blocking for intentional living, and how to redefine what it means to be a “good doctor.” You’ll learn: • Why staying out of guilt keeps physicians stuck and unfulfilled • How the sunk cost fallacy traps doctors in lives ...

🎙️ In this episode, Dr. Moe sits down with Dr. Shideh Shafie—ER-trained, now thriving in a custom-built mix of coaching, clinical work, and real estate. They unpack what it really looks like to shift before burnout, how to design a sustainable career, and why you don’t need to quit medicine to take control. You’ll learn: • Why emergency medicine isn’t built for 40-year careers • How coaching gave Dr. Shideh the tools to rewire her life • What an intentional, multi-hyphenate doctor life can ...

🎙️ What happens when the life you’ve built starts to feel like someone else’s story? In powerful episode, Dr. Moe sits down with Dr. Schaefer—a physician, creative, and coach who reclaimed her voice after years of burnout, moral injury, and self-abandonment. From her basement “red pole” moment to launching her own publishing company, Dr. Schaefer shares how she rebuilt her life by choosing alignment over achievement. They unpack: • How medicine trains us to disconnect from our bodies—and h...

🎙️ In this episode, Dr. Moe sits down with Dr. Michael Hersh, a full-time gastroenterologist and physician coach, to talk about the unseen weight physicians carry, the myth of “doing it all,” and how coaching saved his medical career. Together, they explore: • Why burnout often hides behind productivity • The cost of aligning with systems that don’t value you • How physician coaching can save your practice, not end it • Why staying in medicine doesn’t mean staying the same • The internal sh...

🎙️ In this episode of Freedom to Shift, Dr. Moe sits down with communication expert and former educator Cindy Peña to explore the pivotal moment where clarity meets transformation. What happens when you’ve been doing the work for years—but can’t put it into words? Cindy shares how decades in education prepared her to lead in corporate spaces—and how finding the right language (and the right coach) unlocked her next level of impact. Inside this episode: • Why your words shape your leadership...

Ready to grow through the grind and lead by example? In this episode, Dr. Moe sits down with Jeff Heim to explore: The power of modeling behavior over preaching it—especially as a parentWhy finishing what you start matters more than natural talentHow Jeff shifted from engineering to mortgages to mindset masteryThe role of coaches and community in leveling up your career and your lifeWhat it really takes to move from 2x growth to 10x transformationHow to know when it’s time to shift—and why mo...

Ready to transform your life and home? In this episode, Dr. Moe sits down with David Auerbach to uncover: The unexpected journey from farming to building healthy, high-performance homesHow your environment can make or break your well-being and successWhy creating a sanctuary in your home is the first step to real transformationThe hidden dangers of mold and air quality—are you living in a “safe” space?The bold shift from a family tradition to following your own purposeHow to overcome th...

Dr. Moe sits down with Road Coffee founder Alicia to unpack: -Transitioning from nonprofit leadership to social impact entrepreneurship -Why less than 10% of coffee export licenses go to women—and how that’s changing -The shocking interest rates coffee farmers face (up to 70%!) -Creating a fair, farmer-first supply chain -Why removing middlemen matters—in coffee and healthcare -How burnout can actually be your wake-up call -Building a business without burning the boats -The parall...

What do divorce, identity loss, and getting shredded in the Instagram comments have in common? They're all part of Josh Tomeoni’s radical transformation into what he now calls “Josh the Derelict”—an outcast turned coach who helps men reclaim purpose in a world that rarely gives them permission to shift. In this raw and wildly insightful episode, Dr. Moe and Josh dive deep into: Why every life path—whether it’s playing video games or building a business—is hard… and how to choose the right kin...

Join English Black, a dynamic Physician Assistant, and Dr. Moe as they explore a remarkable journey of professional reinvention. From high-stress emergency medicine to creating a compassionate aesthetic practice, English shares her transformative path of building a thriving Med Spa while challenging traditional healthcare paradigms. Key Discussion Points: Navigating career transitions in healthcareThe power of aesthetic treatments in patient empowermentEntrepreneurial insights from medical...

Join Dr. Moe and empowerment coach Charissa Halonen as they dive deep into the transformative power of nutrition, mindset, and intentional living. Discover how making small, conscious choices can revolutionize your health, relationships, and overall life quality. Learn practical strategies for breaking free from processed food habits, managing stress, and creating lasting change - one bite, breath, and belief at a time. Key Highlights: The real cost of convenience eatingMindset shifts for ho...

Buckle up for a raw, transformative conversation with Kathryn Ficarra, who's redefining what it means to be a leader—and spoiler alert: it's not about your job title! Dive into a powerful discussion about shattering limiting belief systems, turning life's ingredients into a masterpiece, and becoming the executive of your own existence. Whether you're feeling stuck, searching for purpose, or ready to break through personal barriers, this episode will light a fire under your potenti...

Special guest Doza (Andrew Handosa) joins Doctor Moe to talk about how a scary diagnosis changed the path of his career and led to life-changing habits, a new business, and growing to his successful coaching career. New podcast drops every Monday- Subscribe so you don't miss some exciting upcoming episodes. #doctors #emergencymedicine #podcast #ceo #coaching #success #entrepeneur 🎧 Listen now:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 👉 Interested in making a shift in your life? DM NEXT to g...