Licensed to Live

Dr. Jarret Patton, board-certified pediatrician thought all was lost when accused of a crime he did not commit. After clearing his name, he now is committed to assisting doctors, lawyers, champions, and public officials to be prepared before and recover from finding themselves handcuffed by a situation that threatens their credentials, livelihood, career, family or even their life. When a professional feels dissed, disengaged, disgruntled, disenfranchised, or disempowered, a trusted guide helps you restart and regain what you lose. Renew your license to live.

Episode 200: Interview with former Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders 04/03/2025

Episode 200: Interview with former Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders We wanted to bring a very special guest to the special Licensed To Live episode 200. The 15th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Jocelyn Elders joins us for an interview. In honor of Women’s History Month, we take a look at Dr. Elders life going from picking cotton in rural Arkansas to becoming a chief resident in pediatrics in 1960 to becoming Surgeon General under President Bill Clinton. She even tells us what initiatives she would have on her platform if she served in 2025. Don’t miss this fun interview with Dr. Jocelyn Elders Leadership as a child, mentorship for women 6:00 Do Your Best 13:30 “I was working like a pig!” 20:00 2025 priorities for health 28:00 Advice for Women 31:00 Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/35980965

Coping With Sudden Job Loss 03/21/2025

Coping With Sudden Job Loss You may be following DOGE and some of the recent cuts to government jobs. Thousands of people have suddenly lost jobs both in the government sector and private sector. This episode focuses on steps you should take immediately to stabilize your situation and move forward improving your mindset, outlook and performance. The Immediate Aftermath, what to do first 5:00 Managing the Emotional and Mental Impact 11:00 The Job Hunt, Moving forward with Confidence 16:00 Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/35795685

Manifesting Your Inner Excellence 03/06/2025

Manifesting Your Inner Excellence 🎙️ Manifesting Your Inner Excellence 🎙️ The Philadelphia Eagles recently claimed Super Bowl victory, but what caught fans’ attention was AJ Brown’s sideline activity—reading a book! 📖 While some were puzzled, Brown was practicing a powerful success strategy: self-investment. The book? Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy—a guide to mastering mental toughness and unlocking peak performance. In this episode of #LicensedToLive, we explore how you can apply these same principles to manifest your own inner excellence in your career and life. 🚀 #ManifestExcellence #InnerExcellence #AJBrown #MindsetMatters #SelfInvestment #PeakPerformance #CareerSuccess #LicensedToLive Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/35565185

Top 5 of 2024 02/21/2025

Top 5 of 2024 We have produced the Licensed To Live podcast for another year. This year wwe have 5 shows that stood out and were picked by you the listener. In this episode we recap some of the best episodes of the year that you may have missed. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/35381035

IOTY 2022 Update 01/30/2025

IOTY 2022 Update The Licensed To Live Conference has showcased interns every year. In this episode we follow up with the 2022 recipient of Intern of the Year. Joshua Brown is a freshman at Franklin and Marshall College studying Biology. We catch up with him on this fun episode and give him some help on one of his final exams. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/35071575

Are You At A Crossroads? 01/23/2025

Are You At A Crossroads? At different points during your life and career you reach a crossroads. A decision point that can have lingering effects on your life, career, or both. In this episode taking examples from Doctor Jarret’s life and career you will learn strategies to keep all balanced. Work through your career decisions with a long term view while not giving too much weight to your loyalty. Have you ever been a driver's ed instructor???? Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/34960650

Mailbag Chronicles Vol. 3 10/03/2024

Mailbag Chronicles Vol. 3 Keep the questions coming! This is another pull from the mailbag. Doctor Jarret discusses the current up and down job market, his start into coaching, and starting your speaking career. Whether physician, executive, or VIP this episode will help you get your career back on track. 4:00 How to begin your speaking career? 13:00 Why is it so hard to get an interview? 22:00 Why did Doctor Jarret get into coaching? Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/33300137

Loyalty Doesn't Matter 09/17/2024

Loyalty Doesn't Matter After I had a run in with a couple of large international companies, I realized that loyalty does not mean as much as it used to. In this episode, I tell you about two cases in which my loyalty meant little to the corporation and give you 4 strategies to use so that loyalty is not the only tool in your career toolbelt. Know Your Worth 7:00 Know Your Plan 13:00 Make Your Intentions Known 19:00 Move on 24:00 Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/33078977

Gold Medal Mindset 08/28/2024

Gold Medal Mindset The Summer Olympics in Paris has given us some of the best sports moments of this year. Whether you are talking about the GOAT Simone Biles or one of the world’s fastest like Noah Lyles, they all have the Gold Medal Mindset. In this episode you will hear about several qualities that many of these athletes share. Each of these qualities are something that you hold within and need to bring out to center stage. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/32761647

How You Doing? 08/09/2024

How You Doing? Wellness is a part of your overall life strategy. All too often, your personal wellness is ignored and you may ignore the wellness of those around you. In this episode Doctor Jarret discusses his wellness tips and gives tips for the Firestarters to remain well. If wellness is not a priority of your employer (which it should be), Doctor Jarret gives advice for you to take wellness to your manager and develop a program. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/32512112

Taking A Break 08/01/2024

Taking A Break Taking a break is necessary even for Doctor Jarret. Even though the podcast was on break, there are a lot of things to catch up. Quiet vacationing has become a trend this summer and why you should try and take one. I also discuss some of my recent travels and how J-Lo was responsible for the cancelling of the Licensed To Live Conference! Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/32376917

Mailbag Chronicles Vol. 2 06/08/2024

Mailbag Chronicles Vol. 2 Keep the questions coming! This is another pull from the mailbag. Doctor Jarret discusses writing books and starting your speaking career. Whether physician, executive, or VIP this episode will help you get your message out to the masses. 4:00 How to write my first book? 13:00 How to start my speaking career? Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/31654842

Are No-Competes Out of Here? 05/10/2024

Are No-Competes Out of Here? There has been a recent decision from the Federal Trade Comission that is disallowing non-compete clauses in employment contracts in large. This is great news for many workers across the US in this stunning decision. Although it has not been enacted yet, there are a few things you should know and there are exclusions that may affect many physicians, executives, and professionals. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/31211882

Women's History In The Making Vol. 4 05/02/2024

Women's History In The Making Vol. 4 Here is the fourth edition to celebrate Women’s History in the making with Licensed To Live. This episode features Meteorologist Katie Fehlinger, Nurse Ali Gorman, and MMA champion Jenae Noonan Thanks to all of the women who make Licensed To Live a fantastic show. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/31091088

Women's History In The Making Vol. 3 04/25/2024

Women's History In The Making Vol. 3 Here is the third edition to celebrate Women’s History Month with Licensed To Live. This is a series of episodes dedicated to the women who granted interviews on Licensed To Live. Thanks to all of the women who make Licensed To Live a fantastic show. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/30987088

Women's History In The Making Vol. 2 04/12/2024

Women's History In The Making Vol. 2 Here is the second edition to celebrate Women’s History Month with Licensed To Live. There will be a series of episodes dedicated to the women who granted interviews on Licensed To Live. Thanks to all of the women who make Licensed To Live a fantastic show. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/30797773

Women's History In The Making Vol. 1 03/23/2024

Women's History In The Making Vol. 1 Welcome to episode 184, the first installment to celebrate Women’s History Month with Licensed To Live. This is the first in a series of episodes dedicated to the women currently making history. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/30504313

Attention Job Seekers 03/12/2024

Attention Job Seekers The job market continues to have swings in which there are lots of jobs available, low unemployment, and lots of layoffs (Nike, UPS, Microsoft, and a hospital near you to name a few). In this episode, learn the 3R’s for career recovery in times of losing your job, why is it so difficult to get a job, and what shortcuts businesses use that can ruin your chance of landing the perfect job. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/30327953

Mailbag Chronicles Vol. 1 03/02/2024

Mailbag Chronicles Vol. 1 Before the episode even starts, Doctor Jarret gives a shout out to the obstetricians, gynecologists, and women’s health experts who are struggling in the new environment. From there, he pulls a few letters from his mailbag. 6:00 How to write my first book? 11:00 Another podcast? 19:00 I resigned after an extramarital affair, what now? 28:00 I left jail, can I practice medicine again? https://www.doctorjarretfree.com/authorship/ Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/30199748

Keep Showing Up 02/24/2024

Keep Showing Up Besides Taylor Swift racking up more Grammy awards, there was a non-musical award given to Jay-Z that is notable. During his acceptance speech, there is a message that all Firestarters must hear. In addition, we talk about awards and how they help build your profile to demonstrate your expertise. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/30085563

Health Equity with Dr. Bonzo Reddick 02/09/2024

Health Equity with Dr. Bonzo Reddick This episode highlights the career development of Dr. Bonzo Reddick, a family medicine physician, District Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health, award winning teacher, and #1 best-selling author. He talks about downsizing his clinical role to advance his administrative and public health roles which helped him get on the right career path. He also talks about his new book Health Equity: A Guide for Clinicians, Educators, and Healthcare Organizations. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/29872528

What Does Taylor Swift Got To Do With It? 02/01/2024

What Does Taylor Swift Got To Do With It? There are many ways to build your brand but a method I call 'brand stacking' can help you move your brand to the next level. In this episode, I talk about media training, big business brands, and the ultimate brand stacker Taylor Swift (and boyfriend Travis Kelce). Keep rolling in 2024 with Licensed To Live! Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/29753063

Top 5 of 2023 01/25/2024

Top 5 of 2023 The years keep flying by. With over 40 episodes delivered over the year, several stand out. Check out the best of Licensed To Live 2023 Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/29636278

Investment Advice? 11/29/2023

Investment Advice? With the topsy turvy nature of the economic picture, who couldn’t use a little investment advice? Although I am not a financial planner, or even have a background in finance, I am giving my best financial advice in this episode. If you are looking for cryptocurrency, mutual funds, or commodity advice this may not be the right episode. However, there is one commodity that you must have in your portfolio that I will talk about. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/28832168

Healthcare Strikes 10/19/2023

Healthcare Strikes It is happening again, more healthcare strikes. This time Kaiser Permanente had droves of workers in all categories including pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and therapists go on strike. There was also a notable category of employees absent from the strike. This episode will give my take on strikes and what you should do if you feel you need to join in. In this episode: 5:00 Striking workers (where are the doctors?) Doctor Jarret’s take 10:00 Tips for frontline workers and executives for handling and preventing a strike Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/28369343

Don't Be A Sell Out 10/12/2023

Don't Be A Sell Out There are times in everyone’s career when you want a job so badly you would do almost anything to get it. In this episode, you will learn a couple of tips to keep you from selling out to get the job. We also talk about Representative Kevin McCarthy who did something historic to get the job of Speaker of the House. While I don’t know if he sold out or not in order to get the job, I do know he got ousted in record time. Don’t fall victim, don’t be a sell out. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/28290668

Stop The Tik Tok Docs 10/05/2023

Stop The Tik Tok Docs With so many doctors and executives on social media, there are many that are ruining their careers. Often it comes unsuspectingly while looking for a few more clicks, views, and likes. There are several things that you can do to stop yourself from losing the job you always desired. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/28225949

Authorlocity 09/22/2023

Authorlocity This episode is based on the post lecture interview I conducted with Tieshena Davis an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO of Publish Your Gift publishing company. She tells us why you should write your book, after all you are already an expert. Perhaps publishing a book is exactly what you need to enhance your career and life whether doctor, lawyer, or executive. The episode art includes a picture with Doctor Jarret, Kim Coles, and Tieshena Davis. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. For more info about Licensed To Live: The Conference 2023 go to /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/28106666

The Inner Practice of Medicine 09/13/2023

The Inner Practice of Medicine Before healthcare workers work on others, you should concentrate on yourself. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Wendy Lau an emergency medicine physician and Zen priest. She gives us insight into how she changed her career from an emergency medicine doctor to a wellness expert and meditation teacher. She also talks about the release of her new book, Inner Practice of Medicine. Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/28013991

Whether TV or SoMe, It's All About You 08/31/2023

Whether TV or SoMe, It's All About You Although Licensed To Live: The Conference has ended the jewels dropped on the stage have continued to make impact. Having experts on one stage may create a meltdown in the podcast space. These experts including Dr. Dana Corriel of SoMe Docs and Nurse Ali Gorman of the TruFaves app have great tips to share with on the stage interviews that occurred at The Conference. Dr. Corriel talks about the importance of owning your own real estate in the social media space. Nurse Ali a longtime television health journalist, gives us tips on how to be ready for the media. 5:00 Dr. Dana Corriel 10:00 Nurse Ali Gorman Show Sponsor, Discount Code: DoctorJarret Go to to get your own free 30 day affirmations book. For more info about Licensed To Live: The Conference 2023 go to /episode/index/show/licensedtolive/id/27893832

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