Episodes

Father’s Day Special: Fatherhood, Family, and Legacy with Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Dr. Jason Heisler What does it mean to be a great father while building a demanding medical career? In this special Father’s Day episode of the Doctors Eyes Only® podcast, Vestia Partner and Chief Growth Officer Kameron Helmuth sits down with orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Jason Heisler for a candid conversation about fatherhood, family, medicine, and the legacy we leave behind. Drawing from nearly two decades in ...

In this episode of Doctors Eyes Only®, Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA®, sits down with Ethan Nkan, a licensed attorney, former hospital executive, and founder of The Physician Agency, formerly known as Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, for a conversation about physician value and what doctors need to understand when navigating medicine as a business. After spending more than a decade working inside hospital systems, Ethan gained firsthand insight into how healthcare organizatio...

Happy 529 Day! In this special 529 Day re-release of the Doctor’s Eyes Only® podcast, Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman revisits one of the most common questions physician families ask: Are you using your 529 plan the right way? Originally recorded in 2024, this episode remains one of our most popular conversations on college savings and education planning for physicians. Before the episode begins, Lauren shares several important updates reflecting legislative changes that have occurred sinc...

Physician burnout, digital overload, inbox stress, and after-hours charting are challenges many doctors face while balancing clinical work, administrative responsibilities, and life outside of medicine. In this episode of the Doctors Eyes Only podcast, Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA®, speaks with Dr. Melinda Rathkoff, board-certified allergist and immunologist and co-founder of Declutter Docs, about how organization, productivity systems, and intentional workflows can help physicians reduce stress a...

In this special Mother’s Day episode of the Doctor’s Eyes Only® podcast, Vestia CEO Lauren Oschman sits down with emergency medicine physician and Bluebird MD founder Dr. Jessica Rosen for a candid conversation about what it actually looks like to build a meaningful career in medicine while raising a family. They talk through the realities many women physicians quietly navigate every day. The pressure to succeed professionally while also trying to be the kind of parent they want to be, the exhau...

In this episode of Doctor’s Eyes Only® , Lauren Oschman walks through estate planning for physicians from a practical, financial planning perspective. This is meant to be an orientation to how estate planning works, how assets transfer, and what needs to happen for a plan to function the way you intend. You can use the timestamps below to follow along: 00:00 A Common Issue with Estate Planning Lauren starts by sharing something she sees often when working with physicians. The documents are in pl...

In this episode of Doctor’s Eyes Only® , Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP® sits down with Andrew Ibbotson, CEO of RatingsMD, to explore how physicians can take control of their online reviews, reputation, and AI visibility. Many physicians assume that online reviews are secondary to the quality of care they provide. In reality, patients often search a physician’s name before scheduling, and what they find can shape trust before a first visit ever happens. Google reviews and third-party...

One hundred episodes. And it only felt right that this milestone land on National Doctors’ Day. In this special episode, Vestia CEO and Co-Founder Lauren Oschman reflects on why this podcast exists, where medicine has been over the last several years, and based on her conversations with physicians, where she believes it's going. From the front lines of the pandemic, to the dramatic shift in physician employment models, to the quiet but powerful conversations happening right now between doctors a...

Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman CFP® CDFA® hosts this throwback episode of Doctor’s Eyes Only® featuring Dr. Amy Faith Ho, emergency medicine physician, writer, TEDx speaker, and author of Is Mommy a Doctor or a Superhero? Originally recorded in 2022, this was one of the standout early episodes from the podcast and a conversation worth bringing back for today’s audience. The original release did not include video, but it is now available with video on YouTube and S...

Orthopedic care is one of the most commonly sought-after medical services. It is also one of the most complex, with a wide range of subspecialties and treatment options. In this episode, Lauren and Jacque talk with Dr. Mary O'Connor, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Vori Health. As an orthopedic surgeon and academic leader at Mayo Clinic for over 24 years and Yale University School of Medicine for over five years, Dr. O’Connor knows the problems facing patients, providers, and payers in m...

Many physicians associate financial planning primarily with investment management. In this episode, Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA® discusses how financial planning for physicians often extends beyond portfolio performance. Referencing a Vanguard study on the value of financial advice and drawing from real-world conversations with doctors, Lauren outlines several areas where physicians may overlook planning opportunities. These include contract negotiation, Roth IRA and HSA fu...

This special Women Physicians Day episode of the Doctors Eyes Only® podcast celebrates the voices, leadership, and lived experiences of women physicians who are redefining what it means to build meaningful careers in medicine. Hosted by Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman, this episode features a compilation of powerful moments from conversations throughout the past year with women physicians who are advancing medicine, advocating for equity, and building lives aligned with their values. In ho...

In this episode of Doctors Eyes Only , titled “When You’re the Doctor, Who Helps Your Family?” , host Lauren Oshman, CFP®, CDFA® , and co‑host Cameron Heasley are joined by former trauma surgeon and critical care physician Angie Ingraham, MD for an in‑depth discussion on healthcare advocacy and why it matters, especially for physicians and their families. Angie shares her personal experience navigating the healthcare system after her father was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer, offering...

In this episode of Doctor’s Eyes Only®, Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oshman does something a little different. She shares five books the Vestia team read together in 2025 as part of their internal book club and walks through the real conversations, reflections, and takeaways that came out of reading them as a group. These weren’t just books read for information, but books that sparked discussion about growth, leadership, resilience, wealth, and how we show up in both our personal and profession...

In this episode of the Doctors Eyes Only® podcast, Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors Partner and CEO, Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA®, and Partner and Chief Growth Officer, Kameron Helmuth, CFP®, ChFC®, break down the ideal tax strategies physicians should consider before a major financial windfall.Whether it’s from a private equity buyout, a real estate sale, a business exit, or an unexpected inheritance, many physicians will face a potential high-stakes liquidity event at some point in their career,...

In this powerful episode of Doctor’s Eyes Only , Vestia Partner and CEO, Lauren Oschman, CFP®, sits down with fellow Vestia Partner and Financial Advisor Jacquelyn Denson to break down one of the most emotionally charged and financially complex decisions physicians face: changing jobs. Whether you’re facing burnout, rethinking your priorities, or simply curious about your market value, this conversation provides the clarity and strategy doctors need before making a move. From understanding tail ...

Tap the link for the Physician Wealth Check-up https://www.vestiaadvisors.com/deo/ In this episode of Doctors Eyes Only , Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP® welcomes Dr. Devon Gimbel, a physician-turned-points-and-miles strategist who has become a trusted voice in the physician community through her platform, Point Me to First Class . Devon specializes in helping doctors and other high-income professionals use credit card points to create intentional, memorable travel experiences, witho...

Physicians are navigating significant changes in how care is paid for and delivered. In this Doctors Eyes Only episode, Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA®, talks with Ian M. Thompson III, MD, MBA, a third-generation urologist and founder of Urology Locums, about the business mechanics behind medicine. They discuss why understanding RVUs, the Medicare physician fee schedule, and the split between professional fees and facility fees is important for maintaining autonomy, income sta...

Thinking about locum tenens but not sure where to start? In this Doctors Eyes Only episode, Vestia Partner & CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA® sits down with Ian M. Thompson III, MD, MBA , a third-generation urologist and founder of Urology Locums , to demystify how locums really works for physicians. They cover when locums makes sense, how contracts are structured (flat day rates vs. base plus callback), what hospitals actually pay, and how to protect your value when agencies insert big margins. ...

Welcome to the Doctors Eyes Only podcast, where this week we are continuing right where we left off in our last episode, “ Doctors & The New Tax Bill: What Actually Changes? ” In that conversation, Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFP®, and Partner and Chief Growth Officer Kameron Helmuth, CFP®, ChFC®, reviewed key highlights of the OBBBA tax legislation and how those changes could impact physicians. This week, after a brief introduction from Lauren, Kameron takes a deeper dive into...

In this episode of Doctors Eyes Only , Vestia Partner and CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP® and Vestia Partner and Chief Growth Officer Kameron Helmuth, CFP®, ChFC® unpack the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and translate it into physician-specific tax planning decisions. They explain why most doctors will see only modest changes on the personal side and where attention is needed. For physicians’ personal taxes, they cover: · The “indefinite” elimination of the 39.6% top bracket · SALT cap adjustm...

Student loan rules are changing again. In this episode of Doctors Eyes Only, Vestia CEO Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA® talks with Vestia Financial Advisor Chris Robbins, CFP® about how the recent “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” impacts physicians with federal student loans. Topics covered include: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) remains available for physicians working at nonprofit hospitals and academic institutions. The SAVE plan is being eliminated. RAP (Repayment Assistance Plan) is expecte...

In this powerful episode of Doctors Eyes Only , Vestia CEO Lauren Oschman , joins guest host and Vestia President Brad Quick to sit down with orthopedic surgeon, women’s health advocate, and international ballroom dancer Dr. Adrienne Towsen . Dr. Towsen courageously shares her journey from raising two daughters as a single mom during residency, to navigating the burnout and financial strain of a private equity takeover in orthopedic practice, and ultimately walking away after nearly two decades ...

Feeling stretched too thin? In this episode of The Doctors’ Eyes Only podcast, Lauren Oschman CFP® CDFA® talks with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, Founder and CEO of Brave Enough and author of Brave Boundaries, about how physicians can reclaim their time, energy, and joy.You’ll hear: • Why burnout often starts with unclear or nonexistent boundaries • How to reframe boundaries as a way to “keep the good in,” not push people out • Practical strategies to set and maintain boundaries without guilt, at work an...