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#296 Why More Money Isn’t the Goal… Control Is

The Passive Income MD Podcast

Release Date: 12/29/2025

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The Passive Income MD Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim talks to the version of you that’s tired of always being needed and rarely feeling free. He names the quiet frustrations physicians carry, the ones that don’t show up on paper but slowly take away your time, energy, and choice. He brings back a conversation about what freedom actually looks like for physicians who want to feel present, in control, and aligned again. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, boxed in, or wondered when your life started feeling this heavy, this episode will resonate deeply. Tune in. Joining PIMDCON 2026? Are you looking for a...

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim talks about the painful truth many physicians live with: work gets the best of you, and home gets what is left. He explains why it happens, even when you love your family, and what it looks like when the work mask comes off and you are tired, distracted, and short on patience. He shares how stress quietly follows you home and chips away at connection in small, everyday moments. Then he gives simple, practical ways to start shifting it, like creating a transition from work to home, protecting a few family rituals, and repairing faster when you mess up. If you...

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim pulls back the curtain on why so many physicians still feel financial pressure despite high incomes and years of hard work. He explains the hidden reason money stress persists, and why working more often makes the problem worse, not better. Through real stories and clear insights, Peter shows how a lack of margin quietly steals freedom, energy, and choice. If money feels heavier than it should, this episode will help you rethink what actually creates financial peace and options. Tune in! Joining PIMDCON 2026? Are you looking for a community to...

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim talks about why feeling exhausted isn’t a personal failure. It’s often the result of carrying too much for too long. He explores how time and energy slowly disappear through small, well-intentioned commitments that add up over time. Rather than encouraging doctors to do more, he challenges the idea that the solution is adding new goals or responsibilities. This episode is an invitation to pause, reassess what you’re carrying, and start creating space without burning everything down. Tune in! Feeling buried under admin, mental load, and never-ending...

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#297 Gradual Retirement: Finding Your Happy Place Without Walking Away From Medicine show art #297 Gradual Retirement: Finding Your Happy Place Without Walking Away From Medicine

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim challenges the idea that physicians want to retire early or walk away from medicine altogether. He explores why most doctors are really seeking more control over their time, not an end to their careers. If you want to scale back sustainably without losing your identity or sense of purpose, this episode offers a refreshing way to think about work, freedom, and designing a life that actually feels good to live. Tune in. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands...

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim challenges one of the biggest assumptions in medicine, that more money will finally bring freedom. He unpacks why so many high-earning physicians still feel rushed, exhausted, and stuck, even when they’ve “done everything right.” Peter introduces a powerful shift that reframes success around time, control, and choice rather than income alone. If you’ve ever wondered why working harder hasn’t made life feel better, this conversation will hit close to home. Tune in! Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to...

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#295 The Freedom Shift: From Practicing Out of Necessity to Practicing by Choice show art #295 The Freedom Shift: From Practicing Out of Necessity to Practicing by Choice

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim challenges the belief that freedom in medicine comes later, after the loans, the burnout, or retirement. He introduces the “freedom shift,” the moment when work stops being something you have to do and becomes something you choose to do. Through real experiences, he shows how this internal shift can change everything, even if nothing on your calendar changes. Tune in for a conversation about reclaiming choice without walking away from medicine. It may change how you see your career starting today. Eckard Enterprises brings this episode to you. , LLC,...

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim takes a thoughtful look back at a year filled with growth, challenges, and unexpected lessons. He opens up about navigating one of the toughest real estate markets he has ever experienced, what he learned from expanding into new investments, and how these moments shaped his approach to risk, diversification, and resilience. Tune in and reflect with Peter on the importance of presence, family, and building the right relationships, offering a heartfelt reminder that the hardest seasons often create the deepest clarity. Eckard Enterprises brings this episode...

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim challenges one of the biggest assumptions in medicine, that more money will finally bring freedom. He unpacks why so many high-earning physicians still feel rushed, exhausted, and stuck, even when they’ve “done everything right.”

Peter introduces a powerful shift that reframes success around time, control, and choice rather than income alone. If you’ve ever wondered why working harder hasn’t made life feel better, this conversation will hit close to home. Tune in!


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