The Doc Lounge Podcast

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The Doc Lounge Podcast | Physician Careers, Locum Tenens, and the Future of Healthcare Welcome to The Doc Lounge Podcast by Pacific Companies, a leading healthcare podcast featuring conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, and industry innovators shaping the future of medicine. Hosted by Pacific Companies, a national physician recruitment firm with more than 25 years of experience placing physicians and advanced practice providers across the United States, The Doc Lounge explores the real-world challenges and opportunities facing physicians today. Each episode delivers insights from experienced physicians and healthcare leaders on topics that matter most to medical professionals, including: • physician careers and specialty insights • locum tenens opportunities and flexible physician careers • physician salary trends and compensation models • physician burnout, mental health, and work-life balance • hospital leadership and healthcare system strategy • private practice vs hospital employment • physician entrepreneurship and innovation in medicine • healthcare technology, AI, and the future of patient care The podcast regularly explores the growing role of locum tenens physicians, offering insights into how temporary physician assignments provide flexibility, strong compensation, and new career pathways for physicians and advanced practice providers. Through series like Ask the Expert, Provider’s Perspective, Crazy Cases, and Power of Partnerships, listeners gain practical advice, real stories from the front lines of medicine, and expert perspectives on how healthcare is evolving. Whether you are: • a practicing physician exploring locum tenens opportunities • a medical resident researching different specialties • a healthcare leader navigating industry change • or a clinician looking for better work-life balance The Doc Lounge Podcast provides valuable insights and honest conversations designed to help healthcare professionals build successful and sustainable careers in medicine. Join a growing community of physicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare leaders exploring the future of healthcare one conversation at a time. Topics Frequently Covered on The Doc Lounge Podcast The Doc Lounge regularly explores questions physicians search for, including: • What is locum tenens for physicians? • How much do locum tenens doctors make? • How physicians can avoid burnout • Physician salary trends by specialty • Private practice vs hospital employment • Physician leadership and healthcare innovation • How physicians can build flexible careers in medicine These conversations feature leading physicians, healthcare executives, and innovators sharing insights about the evolving physician workforce.

  1. Reversing Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Christine Nwoha

    APR 9

    Reversing Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Christine Nwoha

    Can chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension actually be reversed—not just managed? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Christine Nwoha, a board-certified internist and hospitalist who is challenging the traditional “sick care” model by advocating for disease reversal through intentional wellness, lifestyle optimization, and patient empowerment. Drawing from over a decade of clinical experience treating severely ill patients in the hospital, Dr. Nwoha shares firsthand insight into the downstream effects of chronic disease—and why earlier intervention is critical. She explains how many conditions, including high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, are often driven by lifestyle factors and can be significantly improved—or even reversed—with the right approach. Dr. Nwoha also discusses her personal journey into health coaching, including how her own diagnosis and her father’s health transformation shaped her perspective on medicine. With over 300,000 followers on TikTok, she’s using social media to educate and empower patients with practical strategies around sleep, stress management, nutrition, and sustainable weight loss. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why healthcare is still focused on disease management instead of prevention How lifestyle changes can reverse chronic conditions The most overlooked drivers of poor health, including sleep and stress Common misconceptions about weight loss and metabolic health How physicians can evolve toward a more preventative, patient-centered model Whether you're a physician, healthcare leader, or someone looking to take control of your health, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on the future of medicine—and how small, intentional changes can lead to life-changing results.

    28 min
  2. Reinventing Breast Cancer Screening: Mobile Imaging, AI, and the Future of Preventative Care with Dr. Ryan Polselli

    MAR 26

    Reinventing Breast Cancer Screening: Mobile Imaging, AI, and the Future of Preventative Care with Dr. Ryan Polselli

    What if breast cancer screening was built entirely around the patient? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Ryan Polselli, breast radiologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and Founder & CEO of Mammolink, to explore how mobile imaging and AI are transforming preventative care. Dr. Polselli shares why access alone is not enough, and how barriers like time, convenience, and delayed results continue to prevent patients from getting screened. He breaks down how Mammolink is addressing these challenges by bringing breast imaging directly to workplaces, delivering same-day results, and leveraging AI to improve detection and patient experience. The conversation also dives into the critical difference between early and late-stage cancer detection, the role employers and insurers play in driving preventative care, and what the future of decentralized, patient-first healthcare could look like. This is a must-listen for physicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone passionate about improving patient outcomes through innovation.

    23 min
  3. Fixing Cancer Care Inequities: Dr. Eugene Manley on Biomarker Gaps, Health Equity & System Change

    MAR 5

    Fixing Cancer Care Inequities: Dr. Eugene Manley on Biomarker Gaps, Health Equity & System Change

    Health equity is often discussed in theory—but how do we actually make it measurable? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., biomedical scientist and Founder & CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation, to explore how healthcare systems can move beyond good intentions and implement real, data-driven change. Drawing from more than two decades of experience across engineering, molecular biology, nonprofit leadership, and cancer advocacy, Dr. Manley shares how his personal experiences navigating healthcare disparities shaped his mission to build systems where patient voices are heard and outcomes are equitable. The conversation dives into critical gaps in cancer care—including disparities in biomarker testing, clinical trial access, screening awareness, and the financial barriers many patients face during treatment. Dr. Manley explains why health equity must start with intentional, measurable interventions and why solving one disparity at a time can lead to meaningful systemic change. They also explore how collaboration between payers, pharma, and health systems can improve cancer outcomes, why cultural competency and patient-centered communication matter, and what healthcare leaders can do today to close the gap. This episode offers practical insights for physicians, healthcare executives, researchers, and policymakers working to build a more equitable healthcare system. Topics covered include: • Making health equity measurable in healthcare systems • The biomarker testing gap in cancer care • Barriers to clinical trial access and screening • Cross-sector collaboration between payers, pharma, and health systems • The patient experience and structural barriers to care • Actionable steps healthcare leaders can take today

    29 min

  4. FEB 27

    Dr. Amy Albright on Neuroscience-Backed Strategies to End Physician Burnout

    In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Amy Albright, a neuroscience expert, human potential strategist, and CEO of Holon, to explore physician burnout through a deeply scientific and human lens. Rather than framing burnout as a mindset or motivation issue, Dr. Albright explains why burnout is fundamentally neurological, rooted in how the brain adapts to chronic stress, overwork, and sustained pressure. Drawing on decades of experience and real-time EEG data from her lab, she shares how high-performing clinicians often show measurable changes in executive function, stress regulation, decision-making, and emotional reactivity, even while continuing to perform at elite levels. The conversation dives into how neurofeedback works as a real-time feedback loop, allowing the brain to observe and recalibrate its own activity faster than conscious awareness. Dr. Albright explains how immersive, data-driven neurofeedback can create powerful pattern interrupts, helping clinicians restore mental clarity, resilience, sleep quality, and emotional balance without relying on willpower alone. Beyond technology, the episode also addresses the deeper identity and purpose challenges many physicians face in modern healthcare. Dr. Albright discusses the importance of treating clinicians as whole people, not just providers, and why investing in neurological health ultimately benefits patients, families, and healthcare systems as a whole. Listeners also gain practical tools they can use immediately, including brief mental resets during demanding workdays, breath-based techniques, and emerging brain-health technologies designed to support neuroplasticity and stress recovery. This episode is a must-listen for physicians, APPs, and healthcare leaders seeking science-backed strategies to sustain performance, prevent burnout, and redefine what well-being looks like in medicine.

    27 min
  5. What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Before Adopting AI

    FEB 18

    What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Before Adopting AI

    AI in healthcare is everywhere—but what actually works? In our latest episode, Stacey Doyle sits down with Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO & Founder of Technology Rivers, to cut through the hype and talk about what it really takes to build HIPAA-compliant, AI-driven healthcare technology that delivers real impact. Ghazenfer brings a grounded operator’s perspective, sharing why so many AI projects fail, how organizations can prepare for real-world adoption, and where AI is already improving patient care and clinical workflows today. In this episode, we cover: • Practical AI adoption in healthcare • Common mistakes that derail software and AI projects • Real examples of AI improving efficiency and outcomes • Where AI will make the biggest impact over the next few years If you’re a physician, healthcare executive, or innovator exploring AI, this is a must-listen conversation.

    31 min
  6. How Psychedelic Therapy Is Transforming PTSD & Depression | Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD

    JAN 26

    How Psychedelic Therapy Is Transforming PTSD & Depression | Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD

    In this powerful episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD, pioneering psychiatrist and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, to explore the future of mental health care through integrative psychiatry and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Van Derveer shares his personal journey from traditional psychiatry to a root-cause-focused approach that looks beyond symptom management. He discusses his firsthand experience staffing clinical trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD, including remarkable outcomes showing long-term improvements for patients who had struggled for decades. The conversation dives into emerging breakthroughs in psychedelic medicine, including psilocybin therapy for depression, trauma-informed care, and how these tools are reshaping patient outcomes and long-term healing. Dr. Van Derveer also explains why addressing unresolved trauma, inflammation, gut health, and environmental factors is critical to sustainable mental health recovery. You’ll also hear about his mission to train 10,000 clinicians by 2028, expanding access to innovative care models through education and provider empowerment. Plus, Dr. Van Derveer shares insights from his new book, Psychedelic Therapy, which offers a practical and compassionate guide for patients and families navigating this revolutionary treatment landscape. Get Dr. Van Derveer’s Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYLS9KZ9?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&bestFormat=true Whether you’re a clinician, healthcare leader, or someone passionate about the future of mental health care, this episode offers insight, hope, and a bold vision for what’s next. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help spread awareness about innovative mental health solutions.

    31 min
  7. Ask the Expert Series: Kurtis Lee Thomas, Founder of the Just Breathe Foundation

    12/17/2025

    Ask the Expert Series: Kurtis Lee Thomas, Founder of the Just Breathe Foundation

    Burnout continues to impact physicians and advanced practice providers across every specialty. In a recent episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, we sat down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, founder of the Just Breathe Foundation, to discuss simple, effective daily practices clinicians can use to manage stress and protect their mental wellbeing. This conversation focuses on practical tools physicians and APPs can realistically use during a busy day, including: • How breathwork helps regulate the nervous system • Why stress is stored in the body and how breathing can release it • Easy breathing techniques that can be done between patients, after call, or during high-pressure moments • Small daily habits that can help reduce burnout without adding more to an already full schedule Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. This episode offers approachable strategies that support focus, resilience, and long-term sustainability in healthcare careers. Learn more at the Just Breathe Foundation: https://www.justbreathe.org/about-us #TheDocLoungePodcast #PhysicianWellbeing #APPWellbeing #HealthcareBurnout #MentalHealthInHealthcare #Breathwork #HealthcareCareers #PacificCompanies

    22 min
  8. Provider's Perspective: Redefining Men’s Health & Peak Performance with Dr. Tracy Gapin

    12/09/2025

    Provider's Perspective: Redefining Men’s Health & Peak Performance with Dr. Tracy Gapin

    n this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Tracy Gapin, board-certified urologist, founder, and CEO of the Gapin Institute for Precision Medicine, to explore how men can unlock true longevity, performance, and purpose. After decades in traditional medicine, Dr. Gapin hit burnout and transformed both his health and his career. Now a leading expert in men’s health optimization, he helps high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and athletes achieve lasting energy, focus, and vitality through precision medicine, advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, and epigenetics. In this conversation, you’ll learn: How Dr. Gapin transitioned from surgery to men’s health innovation What “healthspan equals wealthspan” really means — and how it impacts success The critical diagnostic markers every man should know (ApoB, free T, VO₂ max, and more) The role of wearable tech in tracking stress, sleep, and recovery How epigenetics can “reprogram” your body for performance and longevity Why prioritizing sleep might be the single most powerful health habit Dr. Gapin also shares practical, science-backed steps you can take today to elevate your health, energy, and productivity — no matter your age or career stage. Learn more: GapinInstitute.com — Precision health optimization for men PeakLaunchMD.com — Helping physicians build modern precision medicine practices Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Meet Dr. Tracy Gapin 02:00 – From Urologist to Health Optimization Leader 05:00 – Healthspan = Wealthspan 07:30 – Advanced Diagnostics Every Man Should Know 11:00 – Wearable Tech & Data-Driven Performance 15:00 – The Power of Epigenetics 18:40 – Building a Career Around Precision Medicine 20:00 – Sleep: The Most Underrated Health Habit 21:30 – Final Takeaways

    22 min
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The Doc Lounge Podcast | Physician Careers, Locum Tenens, and the Future of Healthcare Welcome to The Doc Lounge Podcast by Pacific Companies, a leading healthcare podcast featuring conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, and industry innovators shaping the future of medicine. Hosted by Pacific Companies, a national physician recruitment firm with more than 25 years of experience placing physicians and advanced practice providers across the United States, The Doc Lounge explores the real-world challenges and opportunities facing physicians today. Each episode delivers insights from experienced physicians and healthcare leaders on topics that matter most to medical professionals, including: • physician careers and specialty insights • locum tenens opportunities and flexible physician careers • physician salary trends and compensation models • physician burnout, mental health, and work-life balance • hospital leadership and healthcare system strategy • private practice vs hospital employment • physician entrepreneurship and innovation in medicine • healthcare technology, AI, and the future of patient care The podcast regularly explores the growing role of locum tenens physicians, offering insights into how temporary physician assignments provide flexibility, strong compensation, and new career pathways for physicians and advanced practice providers. Through series like Ask the Expert, Provider’s Perspective, Crazy Cases, and Power of Partnerships, listeners gain practical advice, real stories from the front lines of medicine, and expert perspectives on how healthcare is evolving. Whether you are: • a practicing physician exploring locum tenens opportunities • a medical resident researching different specialties • a healthcare leader navigating industry change • or a clinician looking for better work-life balance The Doc Lounge Podcast provides valuable insights and honest conversations designed to help healthcare professionals build successful and sustainable careers in medicine. Join a growing community of physicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare leaders exploring the future of healthcare one conversation at a time. Topics Frequently Covered on The Doc Lounge Podcast The Doc Lounge regularly explores questions physicians search for, including: • What is locum tenens for physicians? • How much do locum tenens doctors make? • How physicians can avoid burnout • Physician salary trends by specialty • Private practice vs hospital employment • Physician leadership and healthcare innovation • How physicians can build flexible careers in medicine These conversations feature leading physicians, healthcare executives, and innovators sharing insights about the evolving physician workforce.

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  • Creator
    Pacific Companies
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright Pacific Companies 2026. All rights reserved.
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