Financially Free Physicians – Details, episodes & analysis

Holding onto outdated money advice as a physician? It’s time for a new perspective. In this first episode, financial planner Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, and special guest Travis Hornsby, CFA®, CFP®, set the stage for the conversations they’ll be having: from debt strategies and wealth building to navigating burnout and lifestyle decisions, even what to do when family asks for money. We highlight the often-overlooked perspective of female physicians and expose common financial pitfalls for early and mid-career doctors.

Whether you’re a first-gen doc or just seeking more balance, this episode introduces the fresh, practical insights you can expect in every show — helping you build a career (and life) that truly fits you.

Key moments:

• 03:35 Physicians face more “investment noise” than any other profession

• 08:58 Why sometimes it’s worth skipping student loan forgiveness for a job that offers a better quality of life now

• 16:23 One of the pros and cons of being a physician is you're brilliant

• 21.44 Handling the high-stress demands of being a physician

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Join host Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, on a transformative journey for physicians ready to take charge of their financial futures—no prescription needed! Each episode tackles the unique challenges and opportunities of a medical career, offering actionable strategies to boost your financial well-being, all while being mindful of student loans (which can feel like a bad case of indigestion).

From navigating student loans to making smart investments, we explore everything from entrepreneurship to practice management. Our mission is to empower you to achieve your financial goals in a relatable way—because financial health should feel like a walk in the park, not a marathon in scrubs.

Whether you’re a resident figuring out if ramen counts as food or a seasoned physician wondering where your paycheck went, our practical advice and light-hearted banter will guide you. Subscribe now and join us every other week for financial wisdom and a few good laughs—because making your money work as hard as you do shouldn’t feel like a broken leg!