Episode #216: Financial Freedom at The Career Crossroads - Diving In With The White Coat Investor

Welcome to Episode 216 of the Doctor’s Crossing Carpe Diem podcast! Today, we’re tackling a major concern for physicians considering career changes—finances. Whether you’re stepping away from clinical work, reducing shifts, or exploring entrepreneurship, financial uncertainty can be daunting. Joining us is Dr. Jim Dahle, emergency physician and founder of The White Coat Investor, a top financial education platform for doctors. He shares key strategies for financial independence, career transitions, and smart money decisions. Dr. Dahle also reflects on a life-altering climbing accident that shaped his perspective on financial planning and risk-taking. In this episode we’re talking about: Why financial freedom is key to making career transitions with confidence. The importance of early financial planning and getting your “financial ducks in a row.” How to determine how much money you need to retire. Ways to balance career changes with financial stability. The emotional side of financial decision-making and overcoming limiting beliefs. Tips for discussing financial changes with a spouse or partner. Links for this episode: www.whitecoatinvestor.com  Episode #196 What Do Nonclinical Jobs Actually Pay? Hero’s Of My Life Part 1 - Dr. Jim Dahle’s story of his fall on the Grand Tetons Heros Of My Life Part 2 Physician Transition Starter Kit - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.

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Are you a physician who’s questioning your career path? If you’re at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We’re going to help you find your best path forward, whether it’s to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!