☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast with Dr. Alexia Gillen

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexia Gillen — board-certified family physician, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of Mosaic Medicine in the Black Hills.

Alexia shares her nonlinear career path: from traditional primary care and urgent care leadership to medical information officer roles (including implementing EPIC), multiple rounds of burnout, and ultimately deciding she could no longer stay in a system that didn’t allow her to care for the whole person. After nearly three years away from direct patient care, she took a leap of faith and opened Mosaic Medicine, a functional and integrative clinic focused on weight, hormone, gut, and autoimmune health.

We talk about:

• The hardest identity shift when leaving traditional medicine
• Why real relationships with patients matter more than pure autonomy
• The financial and emotional reality of the first year in private practice
• Learning to delegate and stop being the “rate-limiting step”
• Simple boundary practices
• The book that helped her believe she was enough to put herself out into the world (Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima)
• Practical advice for physicians thinking about starting their own practice

This is an honest, grounded conversation about burnout, reinvention, and building a practice that finally feels aligned.

00:25 – Welcome + coffee talk ☕
03:13 – Alexia’s background & Mosaic Medicine
06:09 – How the idea for Mosaic was born
10:29 – The fear of leaving a steady paycheck
12:31 – The mindset shift that kept her going
13:31 – Biggest challenges & learning to delegate
16:23 – Boundary tip: leaving the laptop at the clinic
17:49 – Would she do her career differently?
20:36 – Advice for physicians starting out
23:37 – Navigating social media & medical truth
24:41 – Book recommendation: Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima
26:14 – Where to find Alexia

Want to learn more about Dr. Alexia Gillen?

• Mosaic Medicine → https://www.mymosaicmedicine.com/
• Instagram → @alexia_gillen
• Facebook → Mosaic Medicine

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☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast with Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn — family physician, Direct Primary Care pioneer, real estate owner, and founder of multiple businesses in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Jessica shares her journey from a high-volume hospital system and leadership roles to burning out, pivoting into hospice medicine, and then boldly launching a solo DPC practice in 2019 while raising young children. What started with her scrubbing floors and answering phones has grown into a thriving practice, a medspa, real estate ownership, and a team of nearly 30 people.

We dig into:

• Why Direct Primary Care is a true win-win-win for patients, physicians, and communities
• The mindset shifts required to go from clinician to intentional business owner
• Why failure, grit, and humility are essential parts of the entrepreneurial path
• The power of coaching and surrounding yourself with people further ahead
• Why she wishes she had implemented Traction (EOS) earlier

This conversation is honest, grounded, and full of hard-won wisdom for any doctor thinking about ownership and autonomy.

Timelines / Chapters

00:25 – Welcome + coffee talk ☕

00:43 – Rapid Fire questions

02:33 – hospital system → hospice → launching DPC

05:55 – How Direct Primary Care differs from traditional models

07:55 – Mindset shifts required

10:58 – Challenges, failure, and the real work of growth

12:52 – The personal investment with the biggest ripple effect (coaching)

14:37 – Advice for physicians just starting out

16:49 – Solo vs partnership: lessons

18:35 – Book recommendation: Traction by Gino Wickman

20:09 – Closing thoughts

Want to learn more about Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn?

• New South Family Medicine and MedSpa → http://www.newsouthfamilymedicine.com
• Echelon Contrast Suites → https://www.echelonfortmill.com
• Independent Physician Launchpad → https://www.independentphysicianlaunchpad.com

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☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast with Dr. Tod Stillson

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tod Stillson — rural family physician, bestselling author of Doctor Incorporated, founder of the Physician Entrepreneur Academy, and creator of ChatRx.

We talk about what it really looks like to stop being an employee and start thinking (and operating) like an owner. Tod shares how 30 years of rural medicine shaped his engineering mindset, why he built an AI-powered asynchronous urgent care platform that answers the two questions patients ask him everywhere he goes, and the simple mindset shift that changes everything: ownership over employment.

You’ll hear practical wisdom on:

• Why most doctors never realize they can ask for a 1099 contract
• How to design a medical career that fits your life instead of the other way around
• The power of creating value first (instead of extracting it)
• Why identity work comes before business strategy
• Advice he would whisper to his younger self

This conversation is equal parts practical and freeing — especially if you’re a physician who wants more autonomy without burning out or walking away from medicine entirely.

Timelines / Chapters

00:25 – Welcome + coffee talk

02:56 – Rapid Fire questions

03:34 – Take a Sip game

05:02 – Tod’s journey: rural family medicine to independent contractor

06:47 – The origin story of ChatRx

12:09 – Why AI triage matters (and why most chatbots fail at it)

16:25 – Designing your life on your own terms

20:35 – The ownership mindset shift every doctor needs

26:38 – Biggest challenges physicians face when starting a business

29:56 – Advice to younger Tod

33:24 – Book recommendation: The Go-Giver

35:08 – Closing thoughts + gratitude

Want to learn more about Dr. Tod Stillson?

Check out his AI-powered on-demand urgent care platform ChatRx at https://www.chatrx.md/ and the Physician Entrepreneur Academy at https://www.simplimd.com/. His book Doctor Incorporated is available on Amazon.
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📝 Podcast Summary

In this insightful episode of Coffee Playdate, Dr. Olga chats with Dr. Mike Jordan, a pediatrician and practice owner of Eastlake Pediatrics.
Dr. Jordan shares how he built and scaled his multi-location practice while transitioning to more business-focused work. He dives deep into the creation of ResponseRx, an innovative AI-powered tool that generates HIPAA-compliant Google review responses, helping independent practices boost their online presence, star ratings, and new patient flow.
🚀 Key Insights from the Episode

• How ResponseRx uses AI to create personalized, compliant Google responses that boost visibility and new patient registrations.
• The power of gamification and team motivation strategies (Seinfeld-themed scoreboards!).
• Why independent practices need to control their online presence in the Google era.
• Practical AI advice: Use paid models, protect privacy, treat it as a thought partner.
• Book recommendations for execution, customer service, and AI leadership.
  ⏱️ Timelines / Chapters
  • 00:25 – Welcome & Coffee Chat
  • 02:00 – Rapid Fire Questions Game
  • 03:30 – Take a Sip Game
  • 04:20 – Dr. Mike’s Background & Building Eastlake Pediatrics
  • 05:30 – The Birth of ResponseRx
  • 08:50 – How AI Transformed His Practice’s Online Presence
  • 10:15 – HIPAA Challenges
  • 12:10 – Mindset Shift from Clinician to Entrepreneur
  • 14:20 – Motivating Teams Through Gamification
  • 17:20 – Creating Extraordinary Experiences on a Budget
  • 19:10 – Advice for Starting Out: Embrace AI Fearlessly
  • 21:55 – Book Recommendations
  • 25:15 – Where to Find Dr. Mike & Closing
    

🔗 More About Dr. Mike Jordan If you loved this conversation, learn more about Dr. Mike Jordan at East Lake Pediatrics and his innovative AI solution ResponseRx (www.responserx.ai). As a pediatrician and practice owner, Dr. Jordan helps independent practices grow through HIPAA-compliant review management and AI-powered patient acquisition tools.
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📝 Podcast Summary

In this warm and expansive episode of Coffee Playdate, Dr. Olga sits down with Samantha Blossom.

🌟 Who is Samantha Blossom? Samantha calls herself an Opulence Oracle and “software programmer for your body.” She uses BodyTalk and energy work to tune into a person’s innate wisdom, clear energetic blocks, and create more magnetism in their health, relationships, and business.

Samantha shares her powerful personal story of falling severely ill while studying Chinese medicine in Shanghai and experiencing a profound spontaneous healing through a four-hour energy transmission.

It’s a beautiful reminder that we are eternal souls playing in a video game — and that focusing on aliveness, play, and deep connection can transform everything.

💫 Key Insights on Energy, Focus & Magnetism

• What we focus on is where our energy flows.
• Put your “blinders on” and direct all your energy toward what you’re creating.
• Old structures and patterns can keep us stuck - creating something new takes extraordinary focus and courage.
• When we shift our frequency and see the blessing/gift in a situation, energy rises and healing accelerates.

⏱️ Timelines / Chapters

• 00:25 – Welcome, Coffee Preferences & Rapid Fire Game
• 02:50 – Who is Samantha Blossom?
• 07:00 – Samantha’s Dramatic Healing Journey in Shanghai
• 10:20 – Working with Clients at Different Stages
• 11:30 – The Big Mindset Shift
• 14:10 – Overcoming Business Challenges & Finding the Right Model for Her Body
• 19:00 – Going Above & Beyond: Creating Meaningful Experiences
• 20:15 – Tips for Diving into Deep, Meaningful Conversations
• 21:25 – Powerful Advice for New Entrepreneurs: Eternal Value & Playing Sovereign
• 23:30 – Book Recommendations
• 24:50 – How to Connect with Samantha & Closing

🔗 Connect with Samantha Blossom If you loved this conversation and want to learn more about Samantha’s transformative work, visit her at https://www.samanthablossom.com/.

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🎙️ Show Notes

☕ Coffee Chat
Dr. Alex Schloe keeps it simple with black coffee (a full pot a day!), while we played Rapid Fire and Take a Sip games before diving into his inspiring journey.

🔑 Key Takeaways ✨

• Residential assisted living offers a compassionate, high-quality alternative to traditional senior care — large homes with personalized attention for 6–16 residents.
• Physicians are uniquely positioned to succeed in this space because of their deep understanding of patient needs.
• House hacking with a physician loan (0% down) is one of the smartest first steps for residents and early-career doctors.
• Take action and get your first win — don’t get stuck in analysis paralysis.
• Success = Freedom: financial, time, mental, and the freedom to give back and create meaningful experiences with family.
• Build a strong vision and revisit it often — it compounds over time.

Timelines / Chapters

• 00:00 – Welcome & Coffee Chat
• 00:00:55 – Rapid Fire & Take a Sip Games
• 00:02:55 – Dr. Alex Schloe’s Background
• 00:04:07 – The powerful moment that sparked his assisted living mission
• 00:06:39 – The massive senior housing crisis & opportunity
• 00:08:37 – How he’s scaling impact through education & masterminds
• 00:09:50 – Mindset shifts for physician entrepreneurs
• 00:11:43 – Overcoming challenges & taking action
• 00:14:36 – Creating unforgettable experiences (Iceland trip with dad)
• 00:16:49 – Advice: Consider house hacking
• 00:18:18 – Redefining success as freedom
• 00:21:04 – Book Recommendation
• 00:22:09 – Where to find Dr. Alex Schloe

If you’re interested in learning more about Dr. Alex Schloe…
Explore The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind at https://theralroom.com/mastermind/ and check out his podcast Physicians and Properties at https://physiciansandproperties.com/.

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Coffee Playdate Podcast Episode Title: From ER Doctor to 51-State Telemedicine Entrepreneur: Dr. Suneer Chander’s Journey

Short Description: Dr. Suneer Chander, a former ER physician, shares how he transitioned into telemedicine during the pandemic, built two companies (including AIR Physician Academy), overcame imposter syndrome and a fear of public speaking, and now helps other doctors create flexible, scalable careers through telemedicine.

Key Takeaways ✨

• Many common fears about telemedicine (it’s boring, doesn’t pay well, isn’t fulfilling) are myths — especially when you focus on building platforms and increasing access at scale.
• Imposter syndrome is very common when physicians step into entrepreneurship. The cure is often just starting and getting small wins.
• Public speaking fear can be overcome through repetition + mindset shifts (reminding yourself you’re an expert providing real value).
• Community and in-person retreats are powerful for physician entrepreneurs — they create connection, accountability, and unexpected learning.
• The best advice for new entrepreneurs: Take the first step and aim for your first win. Don’t wait for perfection.

If you want to learn more about Dr. Suneer Chander… Visit AIR Physician Academy at https://airphysicianacademy.com/

Timelines / Chapters

Time Section

00:00 Welcome & Coffee Chat

00:00:55 Rapid Fire Questions Game

00:01:38 Take a Sip Game

00:03:00 Dr. Suneer Chander’s Background & Transition to Telemedicine

00:05:00 Early Misconceptions About Telemedicine

00:07:30 Mindset Shift & Imposter Syndrome

00:08:55 Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

00:10:19 AIR Physician Academy Program (Who it’s for)

00:12:00 Why Physicians Join the Program

00:13:56 Creating Special Experiences (Retreats & Community)

00:16:30 Best Advice for New Physician Entrepreneurs

00:17:40 Book Recommendation: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

00:20:24 Closing

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Coffee Playdate Podcast Episode: Entrepreneurship Isn’t All Puppies and Rainbows – The Realistic Truth with Candice Lazar

Short Description: Candice Lazar shares her unconventional journey from corporate marketing and law school to becoming a breathwork coach and entrepreneur. She opens up about the mindset shifts required, why she hid her legal background for years, and the importance of being realistic about entrepreneurship while staying authentic.

Key Takeaways ✨

• Knowing “the secret sauce” (whether from law or marketing) can remove some magic but is incredibly valuable for business.

• Entrepreneurship is not “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Everyone has hard days.

• Hiding parts of your story often makes things harder — authenticity builds trust and simplifies everything.

• The best approach for new entrepreneurs: Learn + Do in tandem. Don’t get stuck in endless research mode.

• Small, meaningful moments often matter more than big, expensive gestures.

Timelines / Chapters

Time Section

00:00 Welcome & Coffee Chat

00:01:19 Rapid Fire Questions Game

00:02:03 Take a Sip Game

00:03:27 Candice’s Background (Marketing → Law → Copywriting → Breathwork)

00:05:50 How her legal & marketing skills help (and sometimes hinder) her business

00:07:15 Mindset shifts required as an entrepreneur

00:08:39 The challenge of hiding her lawyer identity

00:10:09 Authenticity vs. trying to be a “guru”

00:13:37 Creating meaningful experiences (95-5 Rule discussion)

00:16:14 Best advice for new entrepreneurs

00:17:27 Book Recommendation

00:18:40 Where to find Candice

00:19:01 Closing

If you want to learn more about Candice Lazar, visit her website at https://candicelazar.com. Explore her breathwork coaching at https://44breathwork.com. Check out her One Day Launch Plan at https://onedaylaunchplan.com

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