About this episode
At the start of a new year, many physicians don’t feel burned out, they feel unsettled.In this January Reset re-air, I’m bringing back my conversation with Dr. Cindy Dafashy, a family medicine physician who opened her direct primary care practice directly out of residency.This episode isn’t about how quickly she launched or whether her path should be copied. It’s about the distinction she names so clearly between being clinically prepared and actually feeling ready.Dr. Dafashy reflects on learning medicine inside a culture designed primarily for physicians, then realizing that patients don’t live inside that world at all. She shares how shifting away from medical language and toward patient-centered communication changed not just her practice, but her sense of alignment as a physician.You’ll also hear her talk about boundaries and how she set expectations early, how she framed access without over-promising, and how she protected her energy before burnout ever took hold.This episode pairs closely with the free January reflection worksheet, Is DPC Right for You?, especially if you’re navigating early-career uncertainty or wondering whether something that looks “right” on paper actually feels sustainable.As you listen, notice what resonates and what creates tension. Those reactions are the point.January Reset Invitation Download the free January worksheet, Is DPC Right for You?, and answer just one prompt after this episode. One sentence is enough.Osprey CFO handles your DPC financial infrastructure so you can focus on patients and growth. Get your FREE Osprey + My DPC Story Financial Decision Tree HERE. Register for Hint Summit 2026: 4/8–11/26. Get $75 off w/ MYDPCSTORY through March 31 at summit.hint.com. DPC gives you autonomy. But autonomy without financial clarity becomes stress in disguise.Cash flow. Owner pay. Hiring timing. Tax strategy.These aren’t afterthoughts. They’re what protect your freedom long term.Contact Osprey CFO to see how they can help you handle the financial infrastructure of your DPC so you can stay focused on patients and growing your practice. Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO for FREE today!Support the showGET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD
