My DPC Story

Maryal Concepcion, MD
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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 content including updates on former guests!

  1. 8H AGO

    How One DPC Practice Built a Financially Sustainable Model - Without Insurance

    Dr. Matthew Hitchcock of Hitchcock Medical Group in Chattanooga, TN has spent over a decade proving that direct primary care is not just better medicine, it's a smarter business. In this episode, he breaks down the layered economic model behind his DPC practice, in-house pharmacy, and cash-only imaging center. What we cover: Why primary care is a loss leader in the insurance world and how DPC fixes thatHealth insurance ≠ healthcare access (and why that distinction matters)How a fully licensed pharmacy and cash-only imaging center ($350 CT vs. $2,000+) create financial resilienceWhy PE and VC-backed primary care keeps failingHow DPC can actually scale — and what kills it when it tries🎙️ March on My DPC Story: Sustainable DPC Economics Every episode this month is dedicated to what it takes to build a DPC practice that lasts. Don't miss one. 🎧 Extended, commercial-free conversations on Patreon Get the full uncut version of every March episode at Patreon.com/MyDPCStoryfan Resources: CaringDirectly.com - Dr. Concepcion's physician-only DPC mapper. Add your practice today!Hitchcock Medical Group | Chattanooga, TNKeywords: direct primary care, DPC economics, cash-pay medicine, physician entrepreneurship, DPC pharmacy, healthcare business model, primary care sustainability Season 6 of My DPC Story is HERE! Go to the top of your feed to listen to the newest episode! So glad you're here! ~Maryal Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO for FREE today! Support the show GET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE POD My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

    55 min
  2. Is Zion HealthShare Legit? Pre-Existing Conditions, Maternity, GLP-1s and Direct Primary Care Explained

    3D AGO

    Is Zion HealthShare Legit? Pre-Existing Conditions, Maternity, GLP-1s and Direct Primary Care Explained

    Episode Summary: After our episode about Zion HealthShare sparked more listener questions than almost any other episode this season, we brought together Preston Guthrie, Head of Sales at Zion HealthShare, and Camila Guerrero, Practice Manager at Brock Family Care in North Carolina and a Zion member herself, to answer everything. We discuss pre-existing conditions and the 24-month pre-membership rule, maternity care and the six-month waiting period, GLP-1 medications, how Zion pairs with a Direct Primary Care membership, the IUA and three-claim family protection rule, international emergency care benefits, state insurance mandates, and whether Zion is financially stable. If you or someone you know is looking for an affordable health insurance alternative, this episode is required listening. In This Episode: Preston Guthrie, Head of Sales at Zion HealthShare, spent over a decade in traditional insurance before joining the health sharing community. Camila Guerrero is Practice Manager at Brock Family Care, a DPC practice in North Carolina. She is a Zion member herself and guided her own maternity care through the program. Key Topics: Pre-existing conditions and the 24-month pre-membership window, maternity care after the six-month waiting period, GLP-1 and weight loss medication benefits, how the Essential Membership pairs with Direct Primary Care, the IUA and the three-claim family protection rule, emergency care benefits outside the United States, state individual mandate requirements, and real patient outcomes including cancer, surgery, dental claims, and end-of-life benefits. Resources: Zion HealthShare: zionhealthshare.org Previous episode with Ashton Casper and Camila Guerrero: LINK HERE  My DPC Story is hosted by Dr. Maryal Concepcion, family physician and DPC owner in rural Northern California. Support the show GET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE POD My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

    46 min

  3. FEB 22

    Community, Advocacy, and Autonomy: Dr. Aisha Harris on Building Flint’s First Direct Primary Care Practice

    We’re closing out February with Dr. Aisha Harris of Flint, Michigan, a board-certified family physician, community advocate, and the founder of Harris Family Health, the first Direct Primary Care clinic in her hometown. In this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Harris shares how returning to Flint to open a DPC practice allowed her to practice medicine with purpose - addressing trust, environment, and health literacy upstream while creating real opportunities for prevention, especially around heart and metabolic health. Her journey weaves together entrepreneurship, advocacy, and deep community commitment, showing how Direct Primary Care offers physicians autonomy while strengthening the communities that raised them. We chose Dr. Harris for February because she embodies what it means to practice medicine rooted in service, ownership, and accountability, proving that sustainable, relationship-based care can thrive even in communities shaped by systemic barriers. Season 6 of My DPC Story is HERE! Go to the top of your feed to listen to the newest episode! So glad you're here! ~Maryal Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO for FREE today! Support the show GET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE POD My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

    1h 9m

  4. FEB 15

    Practicing Pediatrics at the Intersection of Policy & Purpose: Dr. Jalan Burton on DPC, Home-Based Care, and Intentional Medicine

    In this previously aired episode of My DPC Story, host Maryal Concepcion sits down with Dr. Jalan Burton, a Washington, DC/DMV–based pediatrician practicing at the intersection of healthcare policy and deeply relational care. As the founder of Healthy Home Pediatrics, Dr. Burton shares how Direct Primary Care allows her to deliver unrushed, home-based pediatric care in a policy-dense environment while protecting both physician autonomy and patient trust. Her story highlights values-driven medicine, proactive cardiovascular and metabolic health conversations for children, and the power of designing a practice that supports families and physician wellbeing.  We chose Dr. Burton for February because her journey reflects intentional, equity-centered care at the crossroads of policy and practice and later this season, we’ll be bringing you an update as her DPC story continues to evolve! Season 6 of My DPC Story is HERE! Go to the top of your feed to listen to the newest episode! So glad you're here! ~Maryal Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO for FREE today! Support the show GET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE POD My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

    1h 8m

  5. FEB 8

    Black Physician Entrepreneurship: How Dr. Lola Ashaye Built a Direct Primary Care Practice in Texas

    In this episode of My DPC Story, we’re highlighting Dr. Adelola "Lola" Ashaye, a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician and the founder of InTouch Primary Care in the Sugar Land area of Texas. Practicing in one of the most complex healthcare markets in the country, Dr. Ashaye shares how Direct Primary Care protects physician autonomy while expanding access for patients, creating space for meaningful conversations around prevention, metabolic health, and long-term outcomes. Her journey, shaped by experiences with fragmented care, immigration barriers, and burnout in fee-for-service medicine, is a powerful reminder that physicians of color don’t have to conform to broken systems to build sustainable, patient-centered practices.  As part of our Heart Health Month focus, be sure to download your free copy of the 5-Day Metabolic Health Mini Reset brought to you by SmartHeart, a DPC-aligned tool designed to support preventive, relationship-based care and help patients engage with metabolic and cardiovascular health in a practical, non-overwhelming way. Season 6 of My DPC Story is HERE! Go to the top of your feed to listen to the newest episode! So glad you're here! ~Maryal Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO for FREE today! Support the show GET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE POD My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

    1h 2m
  6. What Happens if You Get Sick for 6 Months? Access Options for DPC Doctors + Patients (Zion HealthShare Explained)

    FEB 7

    What Happens if You Get Sick for 6 Months? Access Options for DPC Doctors + Patients (Zion HealthShare Explained)

    If you run a Direct Primary Care clinic, you’ve probably asked: What happens to my family if I can’t work for months? In this episode, Zion HealthShare President Ashton Casper and DPC practice administrator Camila Guerrero share how medical cost sharing works, what “coverage” can look like without insurance, and how Zion pairs with DPC.  Have Questions? Ask your questions live? Join the Zion HealthShare webinar for the My DPC Story community on February 13th. ✅ Register HERE - Feb 13th 2pm PST ✅ Learn more about Zion HealthShare anytime at: zionhealthshare.org Support the show GET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE POD My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

    36 min

  7. FEB 1

    Celebrating Black Physicians and the Power of Direct Primary Care with Dr. Gabrielle Williams

    In celebration of Black History Month and Heart Health Month, we're re-airing our powerful conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Williams, founder of Gateway Direct Health in Georgia. Dr. Williams shares her inspiring journey from severe burnout in fee-for-service medicine where she dreaded waking up each morning to discovering Direct Primary Care as her "second chance into medicine." As the first person in her family to attend college, she went on to become a board-certified family physician who now practices medicine on her own terms. In this episode, Dr. Williams candidly discusses the personal and spiritual growth required in that crucial first year of entrepreneurship, the importance of healing from healthcare trauma, and why her patients, even those with insurance, choose her practice for the irreplaceable value of time, trust, and a genuine doctor-patient relationship. Her story embodies the resilience and possibility that emerges when physicians of color build sustainable, community-rooted practices, and serves as both inspiration and practical guidance for anyone considering the DPC path. Season 6 of My DPC Story is HERE! Go to the top of your feed to listen to the newest episode! So glad you're here! ~Maryal Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO for FREE today! Support the show GET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE POD My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

    1h 7m

  8. JAN 25

    JANUARY RESET: Reordering Priorities and Designing a Sustainable Practice with Dr. Neal Douglas

    Most physicians are trained to manage what’s in front of them. What we’re rarely taught is how to step far enough back to ask whether the direction itself still makes sense. In this January Reset re-air, I’m bringing back my conversation with Dr. Neal Douglas, a family medicine physician at Heritage Family Medicine in Hood River, Oregon. Dr. Douglas shares openly about building a successful career that slowly drifted out of alignment with his life, his family, and his values. His story isn’t about optimizing productivity — it’s about reordering priorities and designing a practice that supports the life he wants to be present for. You’ll hear how creating a clear priority list reshaped not just his work, but his sense of fulfillment and sustainability as a physician. This episode pairs especially well with the January worksheet reflections on career direction, energy, and long-term alignment. If you’ve been asking yourself whether your current path still fits, this conversation offers perspective without pressure. January Reset Invitation Download the free January worksheet, Is DPC Right for You?, and use it to name where you are on the ladder — burnout, curiosity, relief, or alignment. Season 6 of My DPC Story is HERE! Go to the top of your feed to listen to the newest episode! So glad you're here! ~Maryal Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO for FREE today! Support the show GET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE POD My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

    1h 19m
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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 content including updates on former guests!

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  • Creator
    Maryal Concepcion, MD
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    308
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 My DPC Story
  • Show Website
    My DPC Story

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