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🎙️ Sponsored Episode: Physician Financial Freedom with Dr. Bryan Jepson, MD | Avoid Burnout & Build Wealth

Aug 5, 2025

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored episode. Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.

Physician financial freedom is not just about earning more—it's about making smarter choices with what you already earn. In this empowering episode, we speak with Dr. Bryan Jepson, MD, an emergency physician turned fee-only financial advisor, who now helps doctors break free from burnout, overwhelm, and financial confusion.

Whether you're struggling with student loan debt, stuck in the trap of lifestyle creep, or questioning how to transition into an encore career beyond medicine, this episode provides actionable solutions. Dr. Jepson walks us through his own journey and shares how comprehensive wealth planning and the right mindset can lead to long-term financial independence.

This episode is especially relevant if you’ve wondered:

What’s the difference between a fee-only financial advisor and one who sells products?
Can I start investing even while in med school?
How do I avoid the “golden handcuffs” of a high-income, high-expense lifestyle?
Is crypto worth the hype, or should I stick with an investment portfolio based on fundamentals?
What’s the best path toward financial literacy for physicians?

Dr. Jepson’s insights resonate with doctors at every career stage—from residents to retiring attendings. His approach simplifies complex financial ideas and offers a clear path toward financial freedom, especially tailored for the physician mindset.

00:00 – Welcome & intro to Dr. Bryan Jepson
01:00 – Why he left full-time medicine for financial advising
02:45 – Common money struggles of doctors
04:00 – What “fee-only” really means
05:30 – What clients need to know before hiring a financial advisor
07:00 – The doctor mindset: too analytical, not enough action
09:00 – Risky trends: crypto, options, and FOMO in finance
11:30 – Lifestyle creep, burnout, and the golden handcuffs
14:00 – Power of compounding & investing early
17:00 – Advice for med students with debt
19:30 – How to connect with Dr. Jepson, MD

To connect with Dr. Jepson, MD visit: ⁠https://www.bryanjepson.com/⁠

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