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299: [UNICORN] A Revolutionary Approach to Optimizing Fertility 16 Jan 202500:38:49

Jessica Boone, the visionary infertility Physician Assistant turned CEO of Fortitude Fertility Consulting, is my guest on the podcast today. Jessica is redefining the journey to parenthood with her unique blend of expertise, empathy, and empowerment. At the core of Jessica's practice is a revolutionary couple-focused approach, offering a personalized concierge experience that combines one-on-one fertility consulting with transformative online fertility courses. 

By integrating evidence-based strategies and holistic practices, Jessica’s approach to optimizing fertility is designed to restore hope, promote healing, and ensure that every step taken is a step closer to achieving the dream of parenthood. On today’s episode, Jessica describes how infertility is not a stand-alone diagnosis, but a symptom. As medical providers, we need to dive deeper into discovering what is causing fertility struggles. 

Jessica also discusses how to optimize fertility (whether or not you have infertility struggles) and what every medical provider (regardless of specialty) needs to know about infertility. Tune in today to learn how Jessica is redefining fertility care.



SPONSORS

AAPA Job Source: aapa.org/pajobsource

LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/default/u/tracybingaman


CONNECT WITH JESSICA

Website: https://www.fortitudefertility.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Fortitude-Fertility/61550486413003

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortitudefertility

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortitude-fertility


COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  


LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠


SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

298: [WORK] Think Before You Post: Internet Safety & HIPAA Compliance for Providers09 Jan 202500:26:15

In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of internet safety and HIPAA compliance for healthcare providers. With an increasing online presence on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Sermo, it’s essential to understand how to share responsibly while protecting patient privacy. We’ll dive into practical questions to ask yourself before posting, commenting, or sharing online to avoid compliance pitfalls. Tune in to learn how to stay connected and engaged online while safeguarding your career and patients' trust.

LINKS

SERMO https://app.sermo.com:443/?sermoref=39d97a2c-f699-4f8b-b2f9-1eb131e18c75&utm_campaign=tell-a-friend 


SPONSORSAAPA CAREER CENTRAL: https://aapa.org/career-central ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING: https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/financialadvisorforpas 

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠ 

LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

289: [UNICORN] How to be a Healthier and Happier PA07 Nov 202400:25:52

In PA school we learned the first treatment to almost every disease is lifestyle modifications. But why do we wait until a patient receives a diagnosis instead of being proactive about starting lifestyle modifications earlier? How do we actually help patients follow through with making effective lifestyle modifications? What do we do if we know we need to make changes in our own lifestyles?

My guest today is here to answer these questions and more! Dr. Jennifer Harrington is a PA with 25 years of experience and has held pivotal roles in professional leadership, advocacy, and PA education. She worked in rural medicine for many years and is now a PA program director, following her passion for education. She also runs her own non-profit, Called to Serve, organizing medical missions trips. 

Dr. Harrington shares how she was able to prevent burnout by creating routines and habits that focus on nutrition and quality self care. In order to effectively carry out her several roles and responsibilities, Dr. Harrington discusses how she learned the importance of taking care of herself so that she can better take care of others. 

Do you want to learn the keys of how to become a happier and healthier PA? Tune into today’s episode to learn what you can start implementing today!


SPONSORS

AAPA Job Source: aapa.org/pajobsource

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT: https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 


CONNECT WITH DR. HARRINGTON

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-harrington-dms-pa-c-dfaapa-209a541a2/

Called to Serve Non-profit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/730502455633943 


COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  


LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠


SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

216: [PA] What’s Missing from Modern Healthcare Delivery20 Jul 202300:22:20

I figured out what we are missing in healthcare. Culturally we’ve gotten it wrong in recent years. 

The missing ingredient: humanity. We’ve forgotten that it’s supposed to be people taking care of people. We have lost touch with compassion, kindness and vulnerability. 

Here are three ways to restore humanity to healthcare.

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

5 MISTAKES https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

215: [LIFE] The Anatomy of a Healthy Boundary13 Jul 202300:27:31

How do I set boundaries with work? I believe that boundary setting should be a clinical skill. We need to be able to set boundaries to have sustainable careers in healthcare. Why don’t we learn how to set a heathy boundary in PA school? 

Boundaries are necessary for living a life that feels good, aligns with our values, and setting boundaries is crucial for finding a way to thrive while practicing medicine clinically. 

Boundaries are limits, policies, and guidelines of how we run our lives. They dictate what we say yes to and where we reply with no. Boundaries are so important for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being.

Press play to learn the anatomy of a healthy boundary and the key to learning how to have a long-lasting career in medicine. 

CORE VALUES https://www.tracybingaman.com/values 

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

ONE SHEET https://www.tracybingaman.com/one 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/


214: [PA] Screw the Clinical Leadership Ladder, It’s a Jungle Gym in Healthcare Now06 Jul 202300:27:15

There are many ways, including but not limited to, clinical leadership as a Physician Assistant (PA), to create a fulfilling and sustainable career in healthcare. The idea of a leadership ladder, that is linear, one step at a time, is not the only path to success in medicine. 

Today we are going to redefine that corporate ladder as the jungle gym that it is. No longer are careers in healthcare something where you start at the “bottom” and work your way up into leadership clinically and then eventually into administration. There is a way to create a career that compensates you generously where you are working clinically. Press play to find out how. 

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

DECISION FRAMEWORK https://tracybingaman.com/decide 

5 MISTAKES https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

Demo AI Dictation 01 Jul 202300:07:56

Demonstration AI Dictation SOAP Note for 35 y/o patient with appendicitis.

213: [UNICORN] Empowering PAs: 5 Essential Questions Unicorn PAs Are Asking Themselves & Others29 Jun 202300:23:16

In this episode, we shine a light on the five essential questions that every Unicorn PA – Physician Assistant (PA) should ask themselves and their PA colleagues. By reflecting on these thought-provoking questions, you'll gain invaluable insights to deepen your connection with yourself and those around you, ultimately enhancing the human experience within healthcare.

We dive into the significance of reconnecting with our inner knowing, rediscovering our purpose, and understanding the transformative influence of authentic connections. By engaging with these questions, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-awareness, leading to personal growth and professional fulfillment.

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

PA PAY ONE SHEET https://www.tracybingaman.com/one 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

212: [UNICORN] Be Brave Enough to Speak Up, Even When No One Listens27 Jun 202300:51:56

Thea Nolan is an Interventional Radiology PA who used her voice to instigate an FDA medical device recall when she identified faulty ports. Despite initially feeling like she wasn’t being heard and no one else at her facility seemingly concerned about the faulty devices, Thea persisted in listening to her inner voice. 

Have you ever been afraid to speak up, whether you’re worried about retaliation from your institution or being ostracized by your colleagues? Listen to today’s episode for the encouragement to know that your voice matters. Your voice can create positive change. Don’t be afraid to use it. 


SPONSORS

5 Mistakes https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes

PA Pay One Sheet www.tracybingaman.com/one


COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  


LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

BONUS [BTS] How to Assess New Information - Be Solid & Open24 Jun 202300:08:13

What my recent class on flexibility and stretching taught me about assessing and integrating new evidence-based strategies into my clinical practice of medicine and the way that I live my life...


COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

211: [TIME] Creating More Margin in Your Life & Work for Optimal Success22 Jun 202300:25:32

How do I get it all done? It never seems like there are enough hours in the day, or, more-specifically, time outside of work. 

Here’s how to create more space between the hospital and clinic ad your home life. Work-life balance is hard to nail down, but more margin in your life is a great step in the right direction.

If you’re feeling like you’re constantly rushing from one thing to another, from home to work with a drive by at school or daycare, rushing to practice, dinner, bath, bedtime and collapsing on the couch to watch Netflix or worse, crack open your laptop to finish your charts, this episode is for you.

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

5 Mistakes https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

210: [UNICORN] You Are More Than a PA; You Are a Person20 Jun 202300:58:18

Becoming a PA is an all-consuming quest. But it can cause us to wrap up our identity in our career and forget about who we are as human beings. How do you define yourself? Do you have an identity outside of your job?

Press play on this episode to hear from my dear friend, Brie Marks, on how it can be easy to lose yourself in your career. And when life happens and jobs change, how do you define yourself? Brie discusses how she has navigated her decade-long PA career, including bouncing back after she left what she thought would be her dream job. 

As PAs, we have been called to medicine and caring for patients. But our worth is not solely defined by our careers. We are whole people outside of medicine that deserve fulfillment.

SPONSORS

PA Pay One Sheet www.tracybingaman.com/one

Vibrant Body Co.https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q⁠ 

SEMI DEMI BRA https://bit.ly/3SX1R95

THONG https://bit.ly/3yzqiQi 

FIND YOUR FIT https://bit.ly/3LhMlTp

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

BRIE ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/briemarks_pa

209: [PA] Maximizing Education and Networking at CME Conferences15 Jun 202300:25:15

We delve into the world of Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences, specifically tailored to benefit Physician Associates. Whether you're a seasoned attendee or new to the CME scene, this episode will equip you with valuable strategies to extract the most education and networking opportunities from these conferences. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking the ultimate potential at CME events for Physician Associates.

Join us for this illuminating episode as we unravel the secrets to get the most out of Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences, empowering Physician Assistants to thrive in their careers. Tune in now to supercharge your CME conference experiences and take your professional development to new heights!


SPONSORS

VIBRANT BODY CO. https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q  

SEMI DEMI BRA https://bit.ly/3SX1R95

THONG https://bit.ly/3yzqiQi 

FIND YOUR FIT https://bit.ly/3LhMlTp 

ONE SHEET https://www.tracybingaman.com/one 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/CME

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

288: [WORK] Thriving as a Provider: 5 Strategies for a Better Career31 Oct 202400:34:54

We are talking about something that’s close to my heart: how YOU, as a healthcare provider, can make your life, career, and patient care better, not through big system changes, but through personal, daily actions that add up in huge ways.

So today, we’re focusing on five things you can do to thrive as a provider. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just want to fine-tune your daily routines, these tips will help.

SPONSORS

⁠⁠⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT⁠: ⁠https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY⁠  

⁠ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC⁠: ⁠advancedpracticeplanning.com/financialadvisorforpas⁠

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠ 

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST ⁠https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog⁠

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠⁠

208: [UNICORN] Finding Inspiration From Sickle Cell Patients 13 Jun 202300:43:39

Alex Cristofori shares his Unicorn PA job on today’s episode. He is a hematology PA caring for sickle cell patients at Johns Hopkins. Alex shares how his patients’ resilience, optimism and energy are contagious and inspire him to be a better PA. 

Tune in to hear how employers can create better onboarding processes for new employees, especially new grads, so that they can learn and grow quickly with the right amount of support. It is possible to provide autonomy as well as guidance. 

This Unicorn job includes supportive attendings, encouraging colleagues, appropriate compensation, and opportunities for PA-lead research. Be inspired to create your own Unicorn position!

5 Mistakes https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes

Vibrant Body Co.https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q⁠ 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/



207: [LIFE] Are You Thriving or Surviving as a Healthcare Worker?08 Jun 202300:19:30

Working in medicine and as a healthcare worker is but a small part of your life. The stress and complexities associated with this fast paced environment can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue. 

Learn where you fall on the stress continuum. Are you simply surviving, in crisis and in need of drastic changes? Are you thriving while working in medicine?

Press play to find out! 

THE STRESS CONTINUUM https://uca.edu/bewell/files/2020/11/The-Stress-Continuum-Thriving-Surviving-Struggling-In-Crisis.pdf

5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://www.tracybingaman.com/mistakes 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

SPONSORS

VIBRANT BODY CO. https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q  

SEMI DEMI BRA https://bit.ly/3SX1R95

THONG https://bit.ly/3yzqiQi 


FIND YOUR FIT https://bit.ly/3LhMlTp

206: [UNICORN] Insider Tips From PA Sleep Consultant06 Jun 202300:44:45

Is bedtime a struggle in your house? Do your children resist going to sleep or always end up in your bed at some point in the night? Do you struggle as a parent not having restorative, unbroken sleep each night? Have you wished there was a way to create positive, peaceful routines around bedtime and sleep in your home?

Aurielle Martin is a Family Medicine PA and sleep consultant. She helps parents feel empowered to get their children through sleep struggles and give them the gift of independent sleep. She explains how there is no one right way to create healthy sleep habits, but there are many options that can fit each individual family and child.

Listen to today’s episode for tips on how to create a positive bedtime routine and instill healthy sleep habits in our children. It IS possible for your family to be well-rested and recharged each day. 


MEDTHUSIAST https://www.medthusiast.com  Vibrant Body Co.https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q⁠

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  


LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

Pediatric Sleep Solutions by Aurielle: Pediatricsleepbyaurielle.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedsleepbyaurielle/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedsleepbyaurielle


BONUS [BTS] I Didn't Even Know This Could Happen in Your Inbox...03 Jun 202300:12:43


I just thought that it was unlimited refills for storage in your gmail inbox. Unfortunately this is not the case. In fact, there is a distinct limit on the amount of storage that Google gives you *for free* in your inbox. 

Here’s what I learned from Google telling me that I’d reached my limit storage wise. They set a boundary. I ignored it. Here’s how it went… 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

205: [PA] The Top 10 Mistakes I’ve Made When Negotiating01 Jun 202300:16:31

No one is perfect and I believe that PAs graduate with a huge hole in their knowledge base: negotiating. We don’t learn enough about the strategies, tactics and business of medicine because we are too busy learning the actual clinical medicine.

I’m sharing 10 of the top mistakes that I’ve made when negotiating for my PA salary and compensation package in the past. Yep, the expert makes mistakes, too. Press play to hear some of the things that have slipped me up in negotiations and job transitions in the past. 

MEDTHUSIAST https://www.medthusiast.com 

5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://www.tracybingaman.com/mistakes 

ONE SHEET https://www.tracybingaman.com/one 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

204: [UNICORN] Setting High Goals as an Ironman Triathlete & PA30 May 202300:48:00

As a PA in surgical subspecialties as well as a multi-sport athlete, Katie Aurand shares how she pursues her many passions. Katie is a trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care PA. She’s also a Kona qualifier in the Ironman distance and a Boston Marathon qualifier. From coaching other athletes to raising her toddler, Katie is always on the go.

In this episode, Katie shares how she deals with burnout and stress. We also discuss the systemic changes needed in medicine and how PAs can be involved in creating a more supportive healthcare system. 

Press play for encouragement on setting crazy high goals and learning how to support our loved ones, coworkers and patients on their own journeys to reach their goals. 

MEDTHUSIAST https://www.medthusiast.com 

5 MISTAKES GUIDE: https://www.tracybingaman.com/mistakes

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

203: [WORK] The Secret to Overcoming Clinical Imposter Syndrome25 May 202300:31:31

Have you ever looked around and realized that you are waiting for everyone else to discover that you’ve been faking it this whole time? That your clinical confidence and competence were all a fluke and that you don’t truly belong in this job, profession, or specialty. 

Imposter syndrome, specifically clinical imposter syndrome, is alive and well in healthcare today. Press play for a vulnerable look at Tracy’s personal and professional journey with imposter syndrome and tactics to use to conquer your own imposter syndrome. 

PA PAY ONE SHEET https://www.tracybingaman.com/one 

MASTERING THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY https://1patientatatime.com/waitlist 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

LINKS

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

202: [UNICORN] Cardiothoracic Surgery x 40 Years: How to Take Risks & Reap Rewards23 May 202300:40:49

Over 39 years as a Cardiothoracic surgery PA has given Stephanie Strazinsky a unique perspective. She has seen changes in the PA profession in clinical practice for nearly 4 decades! 

Graduating in 1982, she took a job in general surgery and quickly transitioned into Cardiothoracic surgery where she stayed the remainder of her career. Not only was she the first PA in the Operating Room at her hospital, she had to navigate limitations and resistance from nurses and residents. 

Nevertheless she persisted. She’s on the show today sharing all about how to trust your intuition, take chances and make intentional changes as a part of your career. 

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201: [PA] A Beginner’s Take on Advocacy as a PA18 May 202300:34:34

The physician associate profession is on the cusp of a revolution. As a profession we are ready as PAs to grow up, regulate ourselves, and spread our wings to fulfill our full clinical potential.

These changes need advocacy and action at both a state and federal level. It’s time to put our money and ourselves where our mouths are and take action by advocating for legal change as a profession. 

I’m debriefing on my recent trip to the state capitol advocating on behalf of PAs in the state of Pennsylvania. 

MEDTHUSIAST https://www.medthusiast.com 

5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://www.tracybingaman.com/mistakes 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

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200: [UNICORN] Heart Health & Movement Habits for Kids16 May 202300:57:37

Did you know that children can start to deposit cholesterol in your coronary arteries as young as age 3? Young children learning to love movement and understand the importance of heart health is crucial to growing up healthy and avoiding heart disease down the road. 

How can we promote healthy habits and how to tune into body cues in our children? Focus on how healthy choices make kids *feel* instead of focusing on how these habits make our bodies *look*. 

Passionate about pediatrics as a Pedis PA and working with kids, Kaitlin Pond PA-C didn’t want that passion for heart health and active lifestyle to be confined to the exam room. So, she decided to write a children’s book: The Art of Being a Heart - all about heart health explained in a way that kids can understand.

KAITLIN’S BOOK - THE ART OF BEING A HEART https://amzn.to/3LtU3bu 

5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes 

MASTERING THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY https://1patientatatime.com/waitlist 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

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SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

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287: [MONEY] Back to Basics: What Actually Is Investing?24 Oct 202400:24:22

We’re back with the next episode in our Back to Basics Money Series! Sarah is here to discuss the basics of getting started with investing. 

Do you get confused when you hear all the investing lingo and acronyms? Does it sound like a foreign language? Do you know the difference between a 401k and a 403b and an IRA?

Sarah is here to answer all these questions and more! In today’s episode, we’re explaining the difference between saving and investing and talking about how to actually get started investing for your future. 


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RESOURCES

Previous episodes: Never Say Never: The Journey of a Critical Care PA

Back to Basics: Meet Sarah


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199: [WORK] How to Design Your Dream Job11 May 202300:19:19

How do you create your dream job as a physician associate? These unicorn positions are created intentionally, carved out at the intersection of what the employer and practice needs and what you are passionate about and skilled in. 

Identifying your sweet spot: what you love, enjoy, and a position with a schedule and compensation package for you. Knowing your sweet spot and what the dream job will entail can help you to carve it out and discover a position adjacent to your current job that might just be your unicorn job. 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

RESOURCES

CORE VALUE CURATOR https://tracybingaman.com/values 

LINKS

MASTERING THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY https://1patientatatime.com/waitlist 

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/


198: [UNICORN] Pediatric Oncology Survivorship - It’s Not What You Think09 May 202300:29:37

When it comes to kids and cancer, those two things combine to create a pretty grim picture. But what happens to patients and families after cancer treatment when kids have gone through treatment and survived? 

From leukemia being the most common pediatric cancer to the necessary follow up and the psychosocial implications for patients and families, navigating life after a pediatric cancer diagnosis is a complicated process. 

Katie Reid is a PA-C who specializes in pediatric cancer survivorship and she’s sharing about this dream job and how surprisingly joyful her position is treating these children who have survived from and triumphed over cancer. 

EMAIL KATIE katiereid26@gmail.com

SPONSORS

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COACHING

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FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

RESOURCES

CORE VALUE CURATOR https://tracybingaman.com/values 

5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes 

THE PAY PAY ONE SHEET https://tracybingaman.com/one 

THE DECISION FRAMEWORK https://tracybingaman.com/decide 

THE BURNOUT RISK ASSESSMENT https://tracybingaman.com/burnout-quiz 

THE PA PERSONALITY QUIZ https://tracybingaman.com/type 

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197: [WORK] Play For the Antidote to Healthcare Burnout04 May 202300:21:46
196: [LIFE] Traumatic Birth, Postpartum Depression & Surviving as a New Mom02 May 202300:49:31

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of a NICU stay, traumatic birth, postpartum depression and psychosis

Join PA educator & momma Breanne Blake, PA-C as she shares her journey with postpartum depression after her traumatic birth. New motherhood is incredibly challenging & caring for new moms presents specific challenges. 

Press play for a new perspective and a better understanding of how to make it through, identify postpartum depression and anxiety in your patients, and support new moms in your community. 

RESOURCES: Postpartum Support International Perinatal Consult Line: 1-877-499-4773 (no cost, for healthcare providers only) Postpartum Support International Helpline 1-800-944-4473 (toll-free, patients and/or family members) Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988

5 MISTAKES PAs MAKE WHEN ASKING FOR A RAISE https://www.tracybingaman.com/mistakes 

MASTERING THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY https://1patientatatime.com/waitlist 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

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BONUS [BTS] What My Daughter Thinks I Do For Work...01 May 202300:09:46

You are not going to believe what my 4-year-old daughter told her friends that I do for work! Yep, the same daughter who called me STUPID for working too much is now telling her friends that I'm a... well, just press play to find out!

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195: [LIFE] My Hope for Healthcare & Roundup of Resources27 Apr 202300:25:05

Hope and healthcare don’t typically belong in the same sentence. Press play to hear my hope for each and every healthcare hero who worked through the pandemic, put patients and the system first, and is wondering what’s next. 

If you’ve ever felt burned out, marginalized and disenfranchised by the system that is healthcare, press play. 

If you’re searching for resources to rediscover your passion and rekindle your fire for working healthcare, in this episode I’ve rounded up all the free resources that we’ve created just for you. 

COACHING

1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate 

FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call  

RESOURCES

CORE VALUE CURATOR https://tracybingaman.com/values 

5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes 

THE PAY PAY ONE SHEET https://tracybingaman.com/one 

THE DECISION FRAMEWORK https://tracybingaman.com/decide 

THE BURNOUT RISK ASSESSMENT https://tracybingaman.com/burnout-quiz 

THE PA PERSONALITY QUIZ https://tracybingaman.com/type 

LINKS

V.COTERIE https://vcoterie.com/ 

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

194: [UNICORN] That Actually *Is* Your Job – Here’s How to Change Your Mindset25 Apr 202300:49:42

Do you ever feel like you want to be a team player, but also don’t want to get stuck doing “other people’s jobs”? This feeling is normal, but how does it manifest in how you are showing up at work? Is it productive or preventing you from making progress? It’s not uncommon to look left and right and, seeing work to be done, think “well, that’s not my job.” My friend, it’s time to change this. 

Ashlee McNiff, PA-C, entrepreneur, visionary and surgery PA extraordinaire shares how we should never say “that’s not my job.” After leaning into her role as a surgery PA Ashlee decided to strike out on her own in an LLC assisting in general and plastic surgery cases. 

How do you become a lynchpin at work? Can you be vital and still sustain healthy boundaries as a PA? If you’re struggling to sustain boundaries and become a key player at work, tune in to this episode NOW!

V.COTERIE https://vcoterie.com/ 

THE PAY PAY ONE SHEET https://tracybingaman.com/one 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR NEGOTIATION CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

193: [PA] How to Know if It’s Time to Quit Your Job20 Apr 202300:21:53

How do you know when it’s time to tough it out or to quit your job? Do you trust your logic or intuition to help you make career-changing decisions? 

Press play to unpack how to use logic, a step-wise process to evaluate the pros and cons of quitting vs. staying in your job or tune in to that whisper of intuition when you are considering making a job change. 

V.COTERIE https://vcoterie.com/ 

DECISION FRAMEWORK https://www.tracybingaman.com/decide 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/


192: [LIFE] Reignite Your Passion for Medicine (and Life)18 Apr 202300:47:20

Sharon Girard is much more than a PA. She’s an advocate, a politician, and an inspiration to working moms. Throughout her career, spanning 4 decades and specialties from emergency medicine, urgent care, women’s health, family medicine, occupational medicine and even a stint working internationally as a PA in England, she has pursued her passion at every turn.

Full of great advice, tips on navigating career changes, taking chances and pursuing what matters most, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Leave mom guilt and second guessing your next job change in the dust. 

V.COTERIE https://vcoterie.com/ 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

BONUS [BTS] Boundaries in Real Life15 Apr 202300:10:12
286: [UNICORN] Transplant Surgery: The Intersection of Surgery and Medicine17 Oct 202400:35:25

I love to highlight Unicorn PAs, especially PAs who are working in rarer, unique specialities. My guest today absolutely fits that bill! Paige Grasso is a surgical PA working in transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. Paige shares what life is like as a transplant surgery PA and how she got started in this unique speciality.

We also discuss what every clinician (regardless of specialty) needs to know about patients who’ve received an organ transplant, specifically in regards to immunosuppression therapy. 

In addition, Paige and I talk about interviewing for a new job, whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned PA. What should you ask about when interviewing and what is important to look for during the orientation period of a new job?

Tune in to hear Paige’s unique perspective as a transplant surgery PA and how you can apply some of these pearls to your own practice. Join in Paige’s excitement of “doing what no one else is doing” in this niche specialty at the intersection of surgery and medicine. 



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CONNECT WITH PAIGE

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-grasso-pa-c-8427b31a8


COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

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191: [LIFE] Curious How to Complete the Stress Cycle? 7 Things to Try13 Apr 202300:31:57

Stressors exist. Burnout results from consistent stress that overwhelms your body’s ability to cope. Stress like a full inbox, an inbasket of test results, a heavy diagnosis or a sick patient is part of what it means to work in medicine. Are you effectively completing the stress cycle in your life?

Most PAs aren’t. Most healthcare “heroes” are fighting a villain that no one can see: stressors. Addressing the stressors: cleaning out your inbox, having that difficult conversation with a patient doesn’t help if you don’t work to deal with the stress in your body and in your mind. 

In this episode, I’ll share 7 techniques to complete the stress cycle, how to use them, and when you need them. We will unpack the stressors, what the stress cycle is and how to stop getting stuck in the middle of your stress cycle. Being stuck in the tunnel of stress leads to burnout.

Learn how to speak the language of your body. Your body doesn’t speak English – it speaks body language. Understanding how to tune in to the signals your body is sending you and working your way through that stress cycle is key to avoiding burnout or recovering from burnout. 

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

V.COTERIE https://vcoterie.com/ 

BURNOUT RISK ASSESSMENT https://www.tracybingaman.com/burnout-quiz

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

190: [UNICORN] How to Thrive as a Surgery PA Without Sacrificing Yourself11 Apr 202300:49:17

During her 17-year career as a PA, Ilaina Moyer has made many shifts, realizations and changes in her path. From emergency medicine to plastic surgery and shifting between inpatient, to academia, to outpatient and back into the hospital, these pivots were all to get to a schedule that worked for Ilaina and her family. 

In this conversation, Ilaina shares what happens when you start to take these chances, starting before you are ready, and leaning into the unknown as you practice medicine. Mentorship and leadership are huge parts of what her career has grown into and being diligent about being the mentor she wished she had earlier in her career is a key piece of Iliana’s core values and career. You are not going to want to miss this conversation, it’s like sitting down over coffee with a mentor you might not have in real life. 

Tearing down gatekeeping, labeling and segmenting each other in medicine will improve the healthcare system and culture across your organization and healthcare in general. 

VIBRANT BODY CO. https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q 

5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://www.tracybingaman.com/mistakes 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

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189: [PA] 4 Tips for Contract Negotiation so you Feel Confident with your Compensation06 Apr 202300:39:12

Have you ever felt like you graduated from school, not understanding how to negotiate to earn more, or how the business of medicine worked? Jon Appino of Contract Diagnostics is our guest on The PA Is In speaking on all things contracts. 

We will cover non-competes for advanced practice providers, how to ask questions in a respectful and curious way, how to clarify your employment contract and the biggest red flags for your future employer. Whether you are a new graduate physician associate or a seasoned physician assistant, there is something to be learned from this episode. Press play to learn how to negotiate effectively and from a position of interest, not entitlement. 

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 THE PA PAY ONE SHEET https://tracybingaman.com/one 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/


188: [LIFE] How to Heal from Burnout & Find Balance04 Apr 202300:33:38

You know by now that I walked through burnout and lived to tell the tale. I want my career as a PA, my teachings as a podcaster, and my life as Tracy, the human being to share that journey through burnout. I want to shed light on how hard it is physically, mentally, emotionally and in a relationship to be burned out. 

Healthcare burnout affects more than 60% of current healthcare workers. Physician associates are no exception to that statistic. Today on The PA Is In I’m sharing my specific physical symptoms, the turning point that led me to quit my job as a PA, and my experience with wholeness and healing as a PA and as a person. 

VIBRANT BODY CO. https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q 

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

187: [UNICORN] Becoming a Bone Health Specialist with Jacqi Kernaghan, PA-C30 Mar 202300:45:40

One of my goals is to highlight Unicorn PAs who work in different, rare, and interesting fields this year. It’s one of those things that is fascinating to me: PAs who have taken a rare path, said yes to an opportunity, and leaned into a new field and loved it! 

So this episode is all about how to identify that opportunity when it comes, and how it feels to step out of primary care and into a unique, relatively narrow specialty like bone health. Jacqi Kernaghan, PA-C is a PA who loved her career as a PCP but loves bone health that much more. Press play to discover how she leaned in, said yes, and how it turned out. 

VIBRANT BODY CO. https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q 

5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://tracybingaman.com/mistakes

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

186: [PA] Should You Be Calling Yourself “Physician Associate” Yet?28 Mar 202300:13:24

As you know, physician associate has taken the place of physician assistant as the professional title of choice, at least according to the AAPA. But, a professional title change takes time. How do you know when it’s “safe” and kosher to use physician associate in clinical settings?

Press play to understand where we are in this title name change process, what you need to know and what needs to be true in your state before you start officially calling yourself physician associate. 

AAPA TITLE CHANGE TIMELINE https://www.aapa.org/title-change/process/timeline/ 

VIBRANT BODY CO. https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q 

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/

185: [WORK] Healthcare Burnout 101: Symptoms, Causes, and a Cure23 Mar 202300:27:19

What could you do if you felt passionate and purposeful in your life and career again? If that’s not how you are feeling right now, you are not alone. Studies show that over 60% of healthcare providers report current symptoms of burnout. 

Burnout, caused by prolonged or excessive stress that overwhelms your ability to cope. In 2020 in the midst of working inpatient Urology during the COVID-19 pandemic, I hit absolute rock bottom personally and professionally. I wasn’t the mom, wife, PA or human being I wanted to be. I was embarrassed at the way that I was showing up in the world. I was a shell of the former Tracy.

I want to encourage other PAs to tune out the voices telling you that burnout is normal and you have to sacrifice your own mental and physical health at the altar of a healthcare system that won’t love you back. 

VIBRANT BODY CO. https://bit.ly/3kULz3Q 

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/


184: [UNICORN] Ophthalmology: View from the Inside with Joel Ciolek, PA-C21 Mar 202301:00:15

As an undergraduate pre-PA student, Joel Ciolek realized that his passion and purpose was pursuing ophthalmology as a physician associate. Now Joel is one of less than eighty PAs practicing in ophthalmology and has become a spokesperson and trailblazer for this specialty. 

The eyes are said to be the window to the soul and Joel shares his soul, knowledge and experience getting into an ophthalmology practice, staying there and where that journey has led him. We are sharing a no-holds-barred view of our experience with boundaries, burnout and negotiation. 

MEET JOEL ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/joel_pa.c/ 

CONSULTING FOR OPTHO PAS & PRACTICE https://www.joelciolek.com/ 

THE ONE SHEET https://tracybingaman.com/one 

MEG LEDDY’s SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burnout-what-i-have-learned-so-far-with-meg-leddy/id1582720035 

FREE COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/free

1-HOUR COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/coaching

SHOW NOTES https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/

ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/


BONUS [BTS] How to View Time (Even When You're Burned Out)18 Mar 202300:06:36

This episode is all about TIME. How we view our time. How we see time. How we value our own time (and others). Being burned changes our ability to be present and in the moment. 



This behind-the-scenes episode was adapted from an email I sent to my email inbox besties - a group of PAs just like you on a mission to improve their lives and strive towards Unicorn status - if you want to get encouraging emails like this in your inbox, head to www.tracybingaman.com/email and I’ll add you to my list!

183: [PA] A Career-Changing Way to View NPs16 Mar 202300:21:58

In many areas of medicine, nurse practitioners practice alongside physician associates and physicians, are a vital member of the team, and play a similar role as PAs in the care of their patients. So, as PAs, should we feel threatened by NPs in a personal and professional capacity?

Here’s the thing about healthcare - it’s not going anywhere - there are 99 million people in the United States without adequate access to primary care. There are plenty of jobs and patients to go around. Press play to change that “us” vs. “them” mindset when it comes to PAs and NPs and how we work together to take care of patients.

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285: [LIFE] Taking Ownership: How My Own Choices Led to Burnout10 Oct 202400:24:53

In this episode of The PA Is In, host Tracy Bingaman gets personal as she reflects on the choices and habits that contributed to her professional burnout. Tracy shares the decisions she made—like overcommitting, saying yes too often, and neglecting her boundaries—that led her to a breaking point. More importantly, she explains how taking ownership of these actions allowed her to regain control and rebuild a career that supports both her professional and personal well-being. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or burned out, this episode will empower you to reflect on your own choices and take meaningful steps toward recovery.


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182: [LIFE] 10 Years Married to One Crazy PA with Dan Bingaman 14 Mar 202300:58:40

Give it up for 10 magical and mundane years married! Dan and I are celebrating a decade of marriage and doing life in an imperfect partnership. We dive into what’s going well, our most annoying habits, how we share the mental and logistical load of working parenthood with 5 kids together on this episode.

Pulling back the curtain, Dan shares what it was like to support me through burnout and how our marriage was affected during that difficult season.

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181: [MONEY] 7 Signs You are Due for a Raise as a PA09 Mar 202300:19:22

We hear a lot of PAs saying that they feel like they are underpaid, overworked and underappreciated at work. Whether it’s increased job responsibilities or new graduates in your area with zero experience making more money than you, the signs are all there.

But how do you know specifically that it’s time for you to take the steps to renegotiate your salary and compensation package. I’m unpacking 7 signs that you are due (probably overdue) for a raise in your PA position!

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180: [UNICORN] How to Be a Bone Marrow Transplant PA07 Mar 202300:38:28

Is getting into a unique or rare specialty on your heart as a PA, but you feel like you just aren’t sure how to make that happen? Andrea Gamez is a Bone Marrow Transplant PA who shares her journey from Internal Medicine to BMT, and how her journey with travel and locum positions took her from New York to Texas, and Texas to Seattle, Washington.

Press play to learn what Andrea loves about her job, why BMT is her calling and the exact right place for her inside of medicine. Learn how to get registered as a bone marrow donor and how doing this could save a life.

Sign up to be a bone marrow donor here: https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/donate-bone-marrow/join-the-marrow-registry/

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