Mindful Practice Podcast

About Mindful Practice Podcast

Mindful Practice is a weekly audio and video podcast hosted by Dr. Bertina M. Hooks, board-certified internal medicine physician, physician executive, entrepreneur, speaker, and author. Drawing on more than 15 years of clinical experience and her own journey of resilience and reinvention, Dr. Hooks explores physician burnout, professional identity, leadership, career transitions, entrepreneurship, and life beyond the white coat. Each episode provides practical strategies and honest conversations designed to help physicians and healthcare professionals: • Prevent burnout and rediscover purpose • Navigate career pivots and nonclinical opportunities • Develop leadership skills and professional identity • Build businesses and create financial freedom • Prioritize wellness and work-life integration • Design careers aligned with their values and vision Topics include physician wellness, women in medicine, healthcare leadership, physician entrepreneurship, burnout prevention, imposter syndrome, career reinvention, and life after medicine. 🌐 Website: https://mindfulpracticepodcast.org (https://mindfulpracticepodcast.com) 👩🏾⚕️ Learn more about Dr. Bertina Hooks: https://bertinamhooksmd.org/ (https://bertinamhooksmd.org/) 🎙 New episodes released weekly. ⭐ Subscribe and leave a review to help more physicians discover the show.

Publisher

bmhooks@gmail.com

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   The Medical Expert Witness Path: A New Career Lane for Physicians | Ep. 37

   What if expanding your medical career didn't mean leaving medicine behind? In this solo episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, Dr. Bertina Hooks shares her experience as a medical expert witness and offers an inside look at what this unique area of medicine actually entails. From reviewing complex medical records to analyzing clinical decisions and explaining medical information to legal professionals, she explores how physicians can use the expertise they've developed throughout their careers in an entirely different professional setting. Dr. Hooks walks through the medical expert process, including how cases are screened, how conflicts of interest and areas of expertise are evaluated, and what happens once a case is accepted. She explains how experts build chronological records, analyze the standard of care, evaluate causation, and develop objective, defensible opinions. She also challenges common misconceptions about the field, emphasizing that expert witnesses do not need to be nationally famous or spend most of their time testifying in court. Most importantly, she discusses how medical-legal work can offer physicians intellectual stimulation, autonomy, flexibility, and another avenue for navigating burnout and evolving careers without walking away from medicine. In this episode, you'll learn about: What medical expert witnesses actually do and how their work extends beyond courtroom testimony How physicians can apply their clinical expertise and reasoning to medical-legal cases How to evaluate cases, identify conflicts, and determine whether they fit within your scope of expertise How to review complex medical records, build timelines, and identify clinically meaningful information Why objectivity, credibility, and staying within your expertise are essential to expert witness work How to evaluate the standard of care while avoiding hindsight bias and distinguishing bad outcomes from negligence How medical experts communicate complex medical information clearly to attorneys, juries, patients, and families How medical-legal work can strengthen clinical documentation, communication, and analytical skills How alternative career paths can provide physicians with greater flexibility, autonomy, and protection against burnout What it takes to build a sustainable medical expert practice, including networking, case preparation, professional agreements, and testimony Claim Your Free Bonus: https://mindful-listener.vibepreview.com/ (https://mindful-listener.vibepreview.com/) Also available on: Spotify: https://bit.ly/MindFulPracticePodcast_Spotify (https://bit.ly/MindFulPracticePodcast_Spotify) Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4qmFqsW (https://apple.co/4qmFqsW) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulpracticepodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulpracticepodcast) Learn more at: pinnaclebusinessacademy.org (http://pinnaclebusinessacademy.org) Subscribe & Follow: If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Mindful Practice Podcast and share it with a physician who may need this conversation right now. Keywords: Dallas, Texas, USA #medicalexpertwitness #physicianentrepreneur #physicianburnout

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Redefining Medicine Through Digital Influence and Physician Entrepreneurship | Ep. 36

   In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, Dr. Dana Corriel, a board-certified internist, serial entrepreneur, digital strategist, and founder and CEO of SoMe Docs (Doctors on Social Media), shares how recognizing the influence of social media and her own untapped talents led her beyond traditional clinical practice and into digital entrepreneurship. As an early pioneer in healthcare's digital space, she discusses how physicians can use online platforms to build visibility, establish authority, create new opportunities, and reclaim autonomy in their careers. Dr. Corriel explores the evolution of physician presence on social media, the role of artificial intelligence in modern healthcare, and how SoMe Docs has grown into an ecosystem supporting physician community, education, advocacy, and professional development. She also breaks down the mindset shifts required to become an entrepreneur, the importance of authenticity and professional boundaries online, and how physicians can turn their expertise into meaningful influence. Most importantly, she shares practical steps for getting started, building an independent digital presence, embracing experimentation, and creating opportunities through perseverance, collaboration, and innovation. In this episode, you'll learn about: How physicians can use social media to build visibility, influence, and career opportunities Why embracing digital innovation can help physicians expand beyond traditional clinical roles How to identify and develop entrepreneurial skills as a physician The role of SoMe Docs in building community, education, advocacy, and professional connections How physicians can establish authority online through strategic content and audience engagement How artificial intelligence can enhance productivity while raising important questions about safety and regulation Why owning a personal website and digital content can help physicians build long-term independence How to balance authenticity, professionalism, and personal boundaries on social media Why perseverance, experimentation, and learning from mistakes are essential to entrepreneurship How collaboration, networking, and embracing change can help physicians create new opportunities and shape the future of medicine Claim Your Free Bonus: https://mindful-listener.vibepreview.com/ (https://mindful-listener.vibepreview.com/) Also available on: Spotify: https://bit.ly/MindFulPracticePodcast_Spotify (https://bit.ly/MindFulPracticePodcast_Spotify) Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4qmFqsW (https://apple.co/4qmFqsW) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulpracticepodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulpracticepodcast) Learn more at: pinnaclebusinessacademy.org (http://pinnaclebusinessacademy.org) Subscribe & Follow: If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Mindful Practice Podcast and share it with a physician who may need this conversation right now. Keywords: Dallas, Texas, USA #physicianentrepreneur #womenphysicians #physicianburnout

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   From Medicine to Real Estate: A Physician's Journey to Wealth Building | Episode 35

   In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, Dr. Nkem Ezeamama, an emergency physician, multifamily real estate investor, and founder of Phoenix Capital Investments, shares how uncertainty, burnout, and a desire for greater financial freedom led her beyond traditional medicine and into entrepreneurship. What began as passive real estate investing evolved into a mission to help physicians build financial literacy, diversify their income, and create greater flexibility in both their careers and lives. Dr. Ezeamama discusses the mindset shifts required to become an investor, including overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing failure, redefining her identity beyond the physician title, and learning to delegate as a leader. She also breaks down multifamily syndications, evaluating deals and operators, understanding risk and return, the importance of due diligence, and why physicians may consider starting passively before becoming active investors. Most importantly, she shares how consistency, intentional growth, relationships, and a willingness to take calculated risks have shaped her definition of success and legacy. In this episode, you'll learn about: How career uncertainty and burnout can inspire physicians to explore entrepreneurship How to overcome imposter syndrome when entering a new industry Why physicians should prioritize financial literacy before investing The basics of multifamily real estate investing and syndication How to evaluate a real estate deal, market, and operator Key investment metrics investors should understand before committing capital Why due diligence and asking the right questions can help avoid costly mistakes Why beginners may consider starting as passive investors before becoming active How delegation, boundaries, and intentional priorities help physician entrepreneurs reclaim their time How embracing growth, consistency, and calculated risk can redefine success and create a lasting legacy Claim Your Free Bonus: https://mindful-listener.vibepreview.com/ (https://mindful-listener.vibepreview.com/) Also available on: Spotify: https://bit.ly/MindFulPracticePodcast_Spotify (https://bit.ly/MindFulPracticePodcast_Spotify) Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4qmFqsW (https://apple.co/4qmFqsW) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulpracticepodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulpracticepodcast) Learn more at: pinnaclebusinessacademy.org (http://pinnaclebusinessacademy.org) Subscribe & Follow: If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Mindful Practice Podcast and share it with a physician who may need this conversation right now. Keywords: Dallas, Texas, USA #physicianentrepreneur #womenphysicians #physicianburnout

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