Wealthy Mom MD Podcast

Two physicians, married. Two kids with ADHD. A year of unbilled income. Then she looked at her husband and said, "I'm depressed." He said, "So am I." That's where Dr. Ali Novitsky's stress framework started. Not in a clinic. At her kitchen table, in the middle of a crisis she hadn't seen coming. She's a neonatologist turned obesity medicine specialist turned life coach, and what she's built since that moment — a one-to-ten stress scale, six individual stress types, four family stress patterns — is the language she now teaches her clients to use on the thing most of us feel but can't name. I asked her to walk me through the whole framework on the podcast, including the part where she diagnosed me live on air. What we get into: The 1–10 stress scale and how to find your own symptoms in each zone (takes about a week of paying attention) The six individual stress types — assertive, control, catastrophizing, impulsivity, validation, isolation — what each one looks like regulated, and what each one looks like under pressure Why control-type isn't a flaw, why catastrophizers are the people you actually want on your team, and why isolation types are the leaders nobody sees The four family stress patterns and how one person walking into the room can flip the whole dynamic in seconds The ARC framework — Awareness, Regulation, Communication, Connection — and why you don't need your whole family on board to start How to teach kids this language without putting them through a quiz they can't take yet Mentioned on the show: Family Stress Type Quiz (free, 3 min) — thefitkidmethod.com Individual stress type quiz Ali's pilot Family Reset program, starts June 22! Ali on Instagram @alinovitskymd Ali's website alinovitskymd.com Please note that some of these links my be affiliate links, which means I may get a commission at no extra cost to you. Follow along on Instagram → @wealthymommd If this episode hit, leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it's how new women find the show.

Season 2 starts here. I closed my flagship program. I let the podcast go quiet for six months. I have no idea what I'm building next, and that's the point. For seven years, Wealthy Mom MD was a personal finance brand. Hundreds of alumnae, a book, two conferences. And then last fall I realized I didn't want to just talk about money anymore. So I closed Money for Women Physicians, and I went quiet on the podcast to figure out what I wanted to say. Money was the entry point, not the destination. It still matters (I still believe every woman should make a lot of money), but it's not the whole story. The whole story is how we become the best versions of ourselves. Skin. Hormones. Energy. Relationships. The body you live in. The life you've designed instead of inherited. I feel like a freshman in college, taking all the classes, figuring out what I want to major in. Dermatology conferences. Longevity conferences (I hate that word, I'll explain). Speaking on AI for my next two engagements. Navigating year two in Tampa, co-parenting, perimenopause, all of it. What's covered: Why I closed Money for Women Physicians after seven years Money as the entry point, not the destination Why I hate the word "longevity" What's coming: skin, hormones, AI, and the conversations I've been waiting to have Resources: The Weekly Edit, my weekly email, at WealthyMomMD.com Email topic and guest requests: [email protected] Follow along on Instagram → @wealthymommd If this episode hit, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It's how new women find the show.

Med school taught you how to be a doctor—not how to build a life you love. In this episode, I share the mindset shifts that transformed my money philosophy and how you can start designing a life you don't want to retire from. www.wealthymommd.com/239

Black Friday isn't just about sales—it's a goldmine for credit card points. Here's how to shop smart, stack rewards, and use tools like Rakuten and Savewise to your full advantage. Shownotes at https://wealthymommd.com/238 Right after I recorded this episode, Bilt just announced their partnership with Rakuten! Meaning you can now earn Bilt points. You'll link the two accounts in your Bilt app. Bilt 2.0 comes out February 2026 so you can no longer apply for the Bilt card until then.

What if your money could work for you before you're 65? In this episode with Austin Dean, we unpack how to build financial flexibility—without waiting decades. Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about "responsible" planning. To learn more about the PIMDCON conference, Sept 25-27, 2025: https://wealthymommd.com/pimdcon Get $300 off with code "BONNIE" at the LeadHer Summit, Nov 7-9: https://leadhersummit.com Show notes & more at https://wealthymommd.com/237

New rules, new repayment plans, and new risks—especially if you're on the SAVE plan. Lauryn Williams from Student Loan Planner joins me to break down what's changing with student loans and how to protect your financial future. To book your student loan consult, go to https://wealthymommd.com/slp Full show notes and more at: https://wealthymommd.com/236

Dr. Tiffany Moon, an anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and author of 'Joy Prescriptions', joins to discuss living life unapologetically large. They explore the art of networking at luxurious conferences and the challenges women in medicine face. Tiffany emphasizes finding your unique voice in entrepreneurship and the importance of self-care. Parenting in the digital age is tackled, revealing the juggling act of motherhood and technology's paradox. Exciting plans for a LeadHer Summit promise empowering experiences for attendees seeking community and growth.

Peter Kim, an anesthesiologist and founder of Passive Income MD, joins Sunny Smith, a family physician and CEO of Empowering Women Physicians, and Letizia Alto, a hospitalist and co-founder of Semi-Retired MD. They share the transformative journey of five physician entrepreneurs who harnessed casual connections into a thriving mastermind. The discussion emphasizes the power of networking, collective growth, and the deeper meaning of ROI beyond finances. They also highlight the importance of balancing work with leisure to strengthen bonds and foster success.

Your dream life is yours to create, not something you can delegate. Discover how to reclaim your time and make bold financial decisions that align with your goals. Explore the idea of money as a tool for enriching experiences, particularly through travel. Hear about the benefits of personalized education and the joy of homeschooling. Plus, learn how embracing change in business can foster community and support among women physicians.

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own direct primary care (DPC) practice? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn, a family medicine physician who owns New South Family Medicine, The MedSpa at New South, and Echelon Contrast Suites in Fort Mill, SC. With over 13 years of experience in family medicine and hospice, Jessica opened her own practice in 2019, becoming a successful solopreneur in the healthcare space. Jessica shares her journey from feeling burnt out in a traditional hospital-based practice to discovering the DPC model and deciding to take the leap into entrepreneurship. She breaks down the key differences between DPC and concierge medicine, and explains how the direct care model can benefit both physicians and patients. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://wealthymommd.com/232