Podcast

Listen to the podcast here: Can I start a practice if I have student debt? Episode Summary: This episode explains that pediatricians can start a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice even while carrying substantial student loans, as long as they plan carefully and intentionally. Phil and Marina share personal examples of launching DPC with 1500–2000 […]

Listen to the podcast here: Can DPC Physicians Burnout? Summary: In this episode, Phil and Marina discuss how Direct Primary Care (DPC) physicians can still experience burnout, though from different causes than in traditional fee‑for‑service systems. Instead of systemic pressures, burnout in DPC often stems from overcommitment, poor boundaries, and underpricing. They emphasize the need

Listen to the podcast here: Hiring and Managing Employees Summary: This podcast episode features a conversation between DPC pediatrician Dr. Marina and entrepreneur/coach Sarah from Soul Seat Academy, focused on how physicians and small business owners can effectively hire, lead, and, when necessary, fire team members in a way that centers culture and humanity over

Listen to the podcast here: Preparing for Growth in 2026 Summary: The hosts explain how new Medicaid cuts and reduced insurance subsidies will cause premium hikes, pushing some families away from DPC practices while attracting more who need affordable care. They advise focusing on outreach to new patients rather than retention. The episode encourages DPC

Listen to the Podcast here: Guidance for Newbies Summary: This podcast episode provides actionable, step-by-step advice for pediatricians who are considering launching their own direct primary care (DPC) practices, highlighting critical preparation strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and essential resources for a smooth transition.​ Welcome to DPC Pediatrician. We’re Dr. Phil Boucher and Dr. Marina Capella,

Listen to the Podcast here: Delegation and Avoiding Burnout at Scale Summary: This podcast episode centers on the challenges direct primary care (DPC) pediatricians face around delegation and burnout as their practices scale, and provides practical advice and personal stories addressing these issues.​ Welcome to DPC Pediatrician. We’re Dr. Phil Boucher and Dr. Marina Capella,

Listen to the Podcast here: What does “Direct Primary Care” mean for Families? Summary: This episode of the DPC Pediatricians Podcast, hosted by Dr. Phil Boucher and Dr. Marina Capella, explores the unique benefits of Pediatric Direct Primary Care (DPC) from the patient’s perspective and emphasizes why families embrace the DPC model. Welcome to DPC Pediatrician. We’re

Listen to the Podcast here: Overcoming Fears in DPC Summary: This podcast episode from DPC Pediatricians, featuring Dr. Phil Boucher and Dr. Marina Capella, focuses on the various fears physicians face when starting or growing a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, especially in pediatrics. Welcome to DPC Pediatrician. We’re Dr. Phil Boucher and Dr. Marina Capella, two

Listen to the Podcast Here: What Equipment do I need to start? Summary: In this episode of DPC Pediatricians, Dr. Phil Boucher and Dr. Marina Capella dive into a fundamental question for anyone starting a Direct Primary Care (DPC) pediatric practice: What equipment do you really need at the beginning? Welcome to DPC Pediatrician. We’re Dr. Phil Boucher and

Listen to the Podcast here: What DPC Doctors can do in the wake of Medicaid Cuts Summary: In this episode of DPC Pediatricians, Dr. Phil Boucher and Dr. Marina Capella respond to recent legislation — the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — which is projected to strip 12–17 million people, including millions of children, of Medicaid coverage. They