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As the Direct Primary Care and Direct Care models grow, many physicians are providing care to patients in different ways. This podcast is to introduce you to some of those folks and to hear their stories. Go ahead, get a little inspired. Heck, jump in and join the movement! Visit us online at mydpcstory.com and JOIN our PATREON where you can find our EXCLUSIVE PODCAST FEED of extended interview co... more

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This episode is a homecoming!!!

As part of our January Reset Series, we’re re-airing a powerful conversation with four physicians from three specialties who each share a one-year update on their Direct Primary Care journeys.

In this episode, you’ll... more

This is a great episode to listen to and send to a Med Student or Resident you may know! In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Debbie Lupeika, Director of the UC Davis Network of Affiliated Family Medicine Residency Programs, moderate... more

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In this My DPC Story Patreon episode, Dr. Ashlee Hendry of Mid South DPC in Petal, Mississippi, for an inspiring update on her Direct Primary Care journey. Nearly four years after her clinic’s rapid growth, Dr. Ashlee Hendry discusses the evolution o... more

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In today's episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion and guest Dr. Amber Beckenhauer reflect on the transformative landscape of Direct Primary Care (DPC) as 2025 ends and 2026 approaches. They discuss critical updates like HR1 a... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ashlee Hendry
Direct Primary Care physician and owner of Mid South DPC
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Episode: Changing Healthcare, One TikTok at a Time: An Update on Dr. Ashlee Hendry’s DPC Story
Demetrio Aguila
Host of the Direct Care Movement, discussing direct care and medicine.
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Episode: Direct Care Movement: An Interview of Dr. Maryal Concepcion by Dr. Demetrio Aguila
Dr. Emily Holt
A family physician and DPC owner in New Orleans who previously worked in various health roles.
Episode: Filling the Void: DPC Response to Clinic Closures and Community Needs in New Orleans
Jay Keese
Executive director of the Direct Primary Care Coalition
Direct Primary Care Coalition
Episode: Direct Primary Care’s Inflection Point: What HR1 Within the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Means for Physicians and Patients
Dr. Joanne Beltree
Pediatrician and owner of Wandercare Pediatrics, who recently opened her practice.
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Episode: Direct Primary Care’s Inflection Point: What HR1 Within the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Means for Physicians and Patients
Dr. Maria Rutmann
Pediatrician and Owner of Lionheart Direct Primary Care
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Episode: Finding Her Lionheart: Dr. Maria Rutmann’s DPC Pediatric Practice in Rural Maine
Dr. Sarah Sassy Weinstein
Triple board certified in family medicine, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine
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Episode: Thriving on Her Own Terms: How Dr. "Sassy" Weinstein Built a Direct Specialty Care Practice Blending Sports, Lifestyle, and Autonomy
Dr. Rob Lamberts
Board-certified internist and pediatrician, pioneer of Direct Primary Care in Georgia
Dr. Rob Lamberts LLC and co-founder of Welcome Health
Episode: Overcoming Familiar Suffering: Dr. Rob Lamberts’ Shift to Membership-Based Medicine
Dr. Isabel Amigues
A rheumatologist based in Denver, Colorado, she combines her expertise in Western medicine with Eastern techniques.
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Episode: Building Community and Hope: Dr. Isabel Amigues’ Path to Direct Specialty Rheumatology

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Maryal Concepcion
Family physician, DPC owner, and host focused on Direct Primary Care and innovative healthcare models.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Well Done, thoughtful, engaging

    This is such a well done podcast with such thoughtful questions to really help guide anyone who is interested at any phase of the DPC journey. I really enjoy this podcast and have only been listening for a short time, but I’m already so excited to continue listening to the older episodes! Content has been helpful that it has helped me big to push me into opening my own practice this year!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lavachicken8
    United States2 months ago
  • Changing Lives

    I’m so thankful for the impact this podcast has had on me. I have not taken the leap to open my own DPC, but that’s my dream. This podcast has helped me feel like I am not alone in this broken world of managed care. You are definitely impacting so many physician’s lives and the families and patients that love them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nobody1975
    United States2 months ago
  • Inspiring

    This podcast is exactly what I didn’t know I needed—it’s been the spark that’s lighting my fire to finally make the leap into Direct Primary Care. The stories are inspiring, real, and exactly the push I needed to take the plunge. Every episode feels like a pep talk from someone who’s been in the trenches and come out thriving. If you’re even thinking about DPC, this is the fuel for your journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WY Family Doc
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Educational DPC Education

    This podcast has been an absolute game-changer as I explore DPC as an exciting alternative for delivering primary care! I can’t recommend it enough to any doctors thinking about making the leap into this innovative model. It's a must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rf41
    United States10 months ago
  • Leading the charge and blazing a trail

    Dr. Concepcion is doing a remarkable job leading the way to a new era for primary care in the US.

    She and her guests teach and inspire others to turn primary care from a soulless, corporate loss leader to a thriving, purpose-driven, cost-saving, and health-creating practice.

    Education like this is preventing many wonderful physicians from being driven out of a once dignified profession by the complexity-by-design that defines the profit-driven health insurance and Big Hospital-led healthcare ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LewellisMD
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is highly recommended for its educational value and ability to provide practical insights into starting and running a DPC practice.
Feedback often highlights the relatability of the guests and the supportive community fostered through shared experiences in healthcare reform.
Listeners find the content inspirational, with many expressing that it has been pivotal in motivating them to transition to Direct Primary Care.

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Changing Healthcare, One TikTok at a Time: An Update on Dr. Ashlee Hendry’s DPC Story
Q: What inspired you to create that viral TikTok about MRI pricing?
Dr. Hendry explained that a comment on her TikTok challenged her, prompting her to call around to local imaging centers to reveal their costs, showcasing the discrepancies in healthcare pricing that patients encounter.
Direct Care Movement: An Interview of Dr. Maryal Concepcion by Dr. Demetrio Aguila
Q: What pushed you over the edge? What made you decide, you know what, forget about all this hospital, you know, employee stuff?
Maryal describes how becoming pregnant and facing the risk of losing her insurance as a doctor sparked her decision to switch to DPC.
Direct Care Movement: An Interview of Dr. Maryal Concepcion by Dr. Demetrio Aguila
Q: What was the stuff that you signed that was in your contract, that you had no idea was in there?
Maryal explains that she encountered unexpected contractual obligations that threatened her employment, including clauses about patient quotas and a lack of job security.
Direct Primary Care’s Inflection Point: What HR1 Within the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Means for Physicians and Patients
Q: Where do you see the DPC model going in the insurance industry?
Insurers are looking for ways to create value, and DPC can fit well within their offerings.
Strengthening Access: Lessons from Dr. Stephanie Lucero’s DPC Journey in Rural New Mexico
Q: Can you explain the pricing model of your DPC practice?
Right now I'm charging $100 a month and do not charge for home visits that are within the local area. I want to keep it affordable and not price anyone out.

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Focusing on the journeys of physicians within the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, substantial discussions revolve around personal stories, professional challenges, and the broader impact of DPC on healthcare. Episodes often feature physicians who share transformative experiences transitioning from traditional healthcare systems to DPC, emphasizing themes such as patient-centered care, entrepreneurial spirit, and personalized medical practice. Noteworthy is the encouragement provided to listeners contemplating a shift in their medical careers toward a model that fosters deeper patient relationships and a more fulfilling work-life balance, appealing to healthcare professionals disillusioned by conventional methods.

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1. Dr. Ashlee Hendry
2. Demetrio Aguila
3. Dr. Emily Holt
4. Jay Keese
5. Dr. Joanne Beltree
6. Dr. Maria Rutmann
7. Dr. Sarah Sassy Weinstein
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