In this episode of the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, Dr. Disha Spath is joined by powerhouse physician entrepreneur Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, also known as Dr. Una—board-certified pediatrician, bestselling author, and founder of EntreMD.

Dr. Una built a seven-figure business while practicing medicine and raising four children—and now she’s on a mission to help 100,000 physicians do the same. Through her groundbreaking EntreMD Business School and top-ranked podcast, she’s changing the narrative around what's possible for doctors beyond the clinic.

This conversation unpacks the mindset, strategy, and vision behind her journey from overwhelmed clinician to CEO. Dr. Una shares how physicians can build profitable businesses, master leadership, and take ownership of their time, income, and purpose—without sacrificing their calling.

Key Topics Covered:

1. From Medicine to Mission

• How Dr. Una’s journey began with a love for medicine—and a desire for more freedom.
• The financial turning points that opened the door to entrepreneurship.

2. Becoming the CEO of Your Life

• Why most physicians aren’t trained to think like business owners—and how to change that.

3. The Mindset Shift

• The limiting beliefs physicians carry—and the mental reprogramming needed to succeed in business.

4. Making Success Inevitable

• Identifying your “why” and the strategy behind building a business that grows with you.
• What she teaches inside the EntreMD Business School makes results repeatable.

5. The DPC Model Explained

• What is Direct Primary Care and how does it create freedom for physicians and patients alike?
• How Dr. Una built her practice around access, care, and boundaries.

6. Creating Boundaries While Building Trust

• The art of saying “no” and still attracting your dream patients (and clients).
• How Dr. Una balances business, medicine, and motherhood.

7. Her Personal Practice Story

• What building her own practice taught her about entrepreneurship—and herself.
• How her experience shaped EntreMD and its mission to reach 100,000 physician entrepreneurs.

Listener Takeaways:

• Why physicians are uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurs
• How to create a business aligned with your values and lifestyle goals
• How to balance purpose, profit, and peace on your journey to financial freedom

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Host: Dr. Disha Spath, The Frugal Physician
Guest: Dr. Nneka Unachukwu or Dr. Una

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today’s episode features a powerful and insightful conversation with Dr. Stephen Cohen—a seasoned physician and educator who’s been through the highs and lows of a medical career, including facing legal challenges head-on.

In this episode, we go deep into what it really means to be a doctor under legal fire. Dr. Cohen shares hard-earned wisdom on handling lawsuits, building emotional resilience, and maintaining clarity under pressure. This conversation is both grounding and empowering for every physician who fears or is currently facing litigation.

Key Topics Covered:

1. How to Emotionally Navigate a Lawsuit

• The emotional toll of being sued—and why it mirrors the five stages of grief.
• How to move from panic and shame to growth and acceptance.

2. Practical Tips for Physicians Facing Legal Action

• The power of community, mentorship, and legal education.
• What to do first when you’re served with a lawsuit.

3. Supervision and Liability

• What physicians in leadership roles need to know about autonomy and responsibility.
• How to protect yourself legally when overseeing others.

4. Becoming a Resilient Physician

• How to stay grounded when your identity feels shaken by legal or professional setbacks.

Listener Takeaways:

• How to reframe lawsuits as part of the medical journey—not a personal failure.
• Why it’s crucial to separate your worth from your wins and losses in court.
• How to build legal literacy and emotional resilience early in your career.

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Host: Dr. Disha Spath, The Frugal Physician
Guest: Stephen M. Cohen, MD, MBA

If you're a physician striving for more than just financial security—if you're seeking joy, alignment, and meaning—this episode is your roadmap.

“Can money really buy happiness, or just comfort?” Let’s find out in today’s episode.

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. In this episode, we're doing something special—a collaborative episode with Dr. Elisa Chiang, host of the Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast. Dr. Elisa is a practicing oculoplastic surgeon, certified life coach, and founder of Grow Your Wealthy Mindset, where she empowers physicians to take control of their finances and live with intention.

In this joint episode, we dive deep into the intersection of money, happiness, and intentional living. Together, we explore how financial wellness supports happiness—but why it's not the whole picture. From personal insights on spending habits to reflections on physician burnout and values-driven choices, this conversation unpacks what it truly means to live a wealthy life—and find financial independence as physicians.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Does Money Buy Happiness?
Why money contributes to happiness—but doesn’t guarantee it.

2. Value-Based Spending
How aligning your spending with your values brings more satisfaction.
When purchases become liabilities—emotionally and financially.

3. Physician Wellness for Doctors
The pressure to “upgrade” lifestyle post-training and finding the path to financial wellness.

4. Trading Time for Money (Is It Worth It?)
Why more income doesn’t always mean more happiness.
How to eliminate lifestyle inflation and regain control of your finances.

5. Money and Happiness
Why achieving happiness as a physician requires active, ongoing work.
How coaching and self-reflection can lead to real balance.

Listener Takeaways:

• How to align money with your definition of a meaningful life.
• Why physicians often tie self-worth to income—and how to break free.
• Practical ways to build happiness into your financial journey.
• How to stop trading time for money and start living intentionally.

Resources Mentioned:

• GrowYourWealthyMindset.com
• The Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast

Follow Dr. Elisa Chiang:

• Instagram: @GrowYourWealthyMindset instagram
• Facebook: ElisaChiang

About the Co-Host:

Dr. Elisa Chiang is a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon, life coach, and host of the Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast. She helps physicians take charge of their money and mindset to build a life of purpose, balance, and true wealth.

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Host: Dr. Disha Spath, The Frugal Physician

If you're a physician striving for more than just financial security—if you're seeking joy, alignment, and meaning—this episode is your roadmap.