Starting a private practice can feel like an all-consuming process — and once you’re open, the demands of running a clinic only grow. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary Leung, a board-certified hematologist and physician coach, to talk about something every doctor needs to hear: work-life harmony.

Dr. Leung shares practical strategies for how physicians can avoid burnout, set boundaries, and create more balance — both during the startup process and in the daily flow of practice ownership. Whether you’re in the thick of launching or already seeing patients, her advice will help you realign your priorities so your practice doesn’t come at the expense of your health, your family, or your joy in medicine.

You’ll hear us cover:

• Why harmony (not “balance”) is a better goal for physicians
• Small, realistic shifts you can make while building your practice
• How to set boundaries without guilt
• Simple ways to preserve your energy and stay connected to your “why”

If you’ve ever worried that private practice means trading freedom for exhaustion, this conversation will encourage you that it’s possible to build a practice you love and a life you enjoy.

Connect with Dr. Leung:

www.shiningwithgratitudemd.com email: shiningwithgratitudemd@gmail.com LinkedIn: Mary Leung, MD Facebook: Mary Leung

📌 Resources:

And if you want step-by-step guidance, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

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In this episode of the Thursday Shift, let's explore a common misconception about starting a private practice: That you've waited too late.

POV: It's never too late!

📌 Resources:

And if you want step-by-step guidance, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

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Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!

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Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

Click here to sign up for Plan to Practice!

Thinking about private practice but not sure where to start? The very first step is creating a business plan—not the stiff corporate kind, but one that reflects your vision.

In this episode, I share:

• Why a business plan gives you clarity, confidence, and credibility
• Why your input matters more than a generic template
• The key parts every practice plan should include

If you’re ready to move from idea to action, this episode will help you see what’s possible. And if you want step-by-step guidance, check out my new course Plan to Practice.

📌 Resources:

Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

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Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!

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Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson