Most physicians don't fear leaving medicine. They fear not being able to afford it.

And that fear when it's undefined feels infinite.

In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, Dr. Bertina Hooks breaks down the financial frameworks that turn overwhelming fear into a manageable, strategic plan. No toxic positivity. No reckless courage. Just clarity, the kind that lets you make career decisions from alignment, not panic.

IN THIS EPISODE:

→ Why financial fear hits physicians harder than anyone else delayed earnings, student loan debt, lifestyle inflation, an identity built around a high-income bracket.

→ The most critical distinction: high income and financial stability are not the same thing. High earners can be financially fragile. Knowing the difference changes everythi ...