Ep286: How physicians can overcome fear and embrace career transitions with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
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Release Date: 03/26/2025
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
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This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit: to meet your...
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This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit:...
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This episode is sponsored by: Set For Life Insurance Set For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at . ____________ In this episode, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming guides physician entrepreneurs on choosing between writing a book, creating a course, or starting a coaching program. He breaks down each option’s time, tech, marketing, and...
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This episode is sponsored by: Set For Life Set for Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at . __________ Telemedicine is transforming healthcare, and physicians are at the forefront of this revolution. In this episode, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming welcomes back Dr. Suneer Chander and Dr. Takashi Nakamura, founders of Air Physician...
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This episode is sponsored by: Set For Life Set for Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at . ______ Building a physician coaching or consulting business is rewarding, but without clients, it’s tough to succeed. In this episode, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming dives into seven free strategies to help you attract clients and scale...
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As physicians, our identity is often deeply tied to our profession. What happens when we consider stepping away from clinical practice or transitioning into a new career? In this episode, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne discusses the emotional and psychological hurdles physicians face when leaving or reducing their role in medicine.
Dr. Clairborne, explains how the conditioning from medical training shapes our fears and beliefs. She delves into strategies for overcoming guilt, reprogramming limiting beliefs, and exploring new career paths that align with our values and skills.
Whether you’re considering non-clinical opportunities, entrepreneurship, or just looking for a more balanced work-life dynamic, this episode provides actionable insights for making empowered career choices.
Three Actionable Takeaways:
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Recognize and Challenge Your Conditioning – Many of the fears associated with career changes stem from deeply ingrained beliefs. Identifying these patterns can help reframe your perspective.
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Embrace a Growth Mindset – Leaving or altering your medical career does not mean losing your identity. Instead, it’s an opportunity to leverage your skills in new and fulfilling ways.
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Seek Support and Guidance – Whether through coaching, mentorship, or community groups, surrounding yourself with supportive voices can make transitions smoother and less daunting.
About the Guest:
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an integrative medicine physician, internationally known speaker, author & Master Hypnotherapist & Teacher of NLP and Hypnosis. She helps people transform their lives by helping them master their mindset & communication, eliminating fear, self-doubt, & negative emotions that get in the way of their success.
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne’s website:
https://drmaiysha.com/
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne’s Physician Coaches Profile:
https://www.physiciancoaches.com/coaching-category/mind-remapping-academy
About the Host:
Through two decades of experience as a physician entrepreneur, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming has built and sold two seven-figure companies in the online marketing and lead software industry. He is also a physician practice owner, currently running multiple successful medical clinics.
He founded BootstrapMD, a consultancy firm, to help empower physician entrepreneurs through live events, courses, and coaching. Dr. Mike is also the CEO of Executive Medical, a boutique medical practice specializing in age management, weight loss, and aesthetics. As a co-owner and medical director of several clinics, he helps other doctors transition into business ownership.
To learn more, read his book, The Positioned Physician: Earn More, Work Smart, Love Medicine Again, available on Amazon.
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