Docs Outside The Box podcast

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Lucie Mitchell is a long time listener of Docs Outside. She joins Dr. Nii today to share her story about how a major panic attack in the last 3 months of residency training led her to pay off $70,000 of student loan debt in less than a year and turn medicine into art. Things to expect in this episode: How a debt-induced panic attack and a phone call with Dr. Renée resulted in an aggressive loan repayment plan How Dr. Lucie turned her back pain into art for herself and others How she roped the dean of her medical school into babysitting her daughter How one of Dr. Nii's mindset episodes helped Dr. Lucie stop stalling and take action Check out Dr. Lucie's artistry at www.phoenixnoirdesigns.com WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!! FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD ) INCROWD MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWD WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko Join our community Text word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out HERE Twitter: @PSDConnects Facebook: @PSDConnects LinkedIN: Provider Solutions & Development Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE !…

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The Tragic Loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner & Water Safety Tips. #469 Part 1 23:25

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 The sudden passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a shock to most of us who grew up watching him as Theo on The Cosby Show. At just 54 years old, his drowning in Costa Rica while swimming with family serves as a stark reminder that water safety remains crucial for everyone, regardless of swimming ability or experience. Check the links below for crisis hotlines, therapist directories, and water safety information that could make all the difference in someone's life. FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/ National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/ To find a therapist - https://www.psychologytoday.com/ For online therapy - https://www.betterhelp.com/ If you’re griefing and need support - https://www.griefshare.org/ American Red Cross Water safety page - https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqkRFh8EmoeRJy7EwclvsSPzEGe_VXYRbBgO2NEGG8vEaHnjCcu National Weather Service Rip Current Safety page - https://www.weather.gov/mhx/ripcurrentsinfo SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Twitter: @drniidarko Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!…

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Student Loan Forgiveness Is PAUSED! What Happens Now? #469 Part 2 28:37

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 When the "big beautiful bill" passed, all student loan forgiveness programs were paused. In this segment we went deep into the ripple effects these changes will create across healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional feeling betrayed by broken government promises or a taxpayer relieved about potential savings, share your perspective with us! Are you team "responsibility" or team "broken promises"? Which side are you on? REE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED npr article on what borrowers should know about student loan changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill - https://www.npr.org/2025/07/24/nx-s1-5477646/student-loan-repayment-forgiveness-trump CBS NEWS on student loan forgiveness - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/student-loan-forgiveness-ibr-debt-payments-education-department-cbs-news-explains/ SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Twitter: @drniidarko Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE! Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE !…

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What Happens When Doctors Make MORE Money on TikTok Than in Hospitals. #469 Part 3 16:33

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 The medical profession is facing a significant shift as doctors are increasingly finding more lucrative opportunities on social media than in clinical practice. While some doctors manage to balance both worlds, the trend points toward a future where medical knowledge is increasingly monetized online rather than applied in hospitals and clinics. FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Twitter: @drniidarko Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!…

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REPLAY: She's delivered a baby on almost every continent! #309 38:20

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii brings talks to Dr. Rachael Consoli, an OB/GYN who presently is working in a United States military hospital in South Korea and has the unique distinction of having delivered babies on nearly every continent in the world. Listen in as Nii asks Rachael why she chose to follow this less-than-traveled path in medicine. Things to expect in this episode: Dr. Rachael’s journey from EM residency to OB/GYN The challenges and rewards of humanitarian and locums work Traveling the world and immersing oneself in the local culture Saving for retirement and vetting humanitarian organizations Her experience serving the people of Utqiagvik, Alaska, the most northern city in the world WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD ) INCROWD MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWD WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Join our community Text word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is edited by: Your Podcast Pal This episode is sponsored by: Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!…

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Vitals Check, Rap & The Hidden Burden Of Code Switching In Medicine. #468 Part 3 34:58

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 We started off by doing a check-in on Dr. Renee's health journey. We then moved on to our controversial takes on rap, and had an insightful discussion on code-switching in medicine and maintaining authenticity in professional settings. We discuss: 00:00 Dr. Renee's Vitals check 09:43 Our controversial takes on rap and code switching FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Twitter: @drniidarko Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE! Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE !…

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The P. Diddy trial & how this relates to medicine: Power, Privilege & Accountability. #468 Part 1 52:41

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 On this episode we talk about the parallels between the entertainment industry scandals like the Sean "Diddy" Combs case and the power imbalances in healthcare. If you've witnessed unethical behavior in medicine that was swept under the rug, we want to hear your story. Did you speak up? If not, why? Leave us a voice message or text us. We discuss: 00:00 Introduction. 02:55 Shoutout to the new residents out there🥳 17:38 P. Diddy trial & how this relates to medicine. FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED IG post on an attending who during her residency she had a coresident who broke his leg and could not operate - https://www.instagram.com/p/DL0FP9jslCc/ SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Twitter: @drniidarko Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE! Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE !…

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Doctor Who Makes More Money On TikTok Than At Work. #468 Part 2 19:48

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 In this segment we discussed Dr. Fran who earns more as a TikTok influencer than at her day job. FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED Dr. Fran who makes more money doing TikTok than she does being a doctor- https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/lifestyle/doctor-with-300k-salary-earns-more-as-tiktok-influencer-than-atn-her-day-job/ SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Twitter: @drniidarko Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!…

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How I Stay Sane And Sharp As A Trauma Surgeon. #467 38:29

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 In this raw, revealing episode, I take you behind the scenes of my journey to reclaim my physical and mental health while working in one of medicine's most demanding specialties. After years of neglecting my physical fitness, I'm now chasing two ambitious goals and I also challenge y’all to set a goal completely unrelated to your title as a doctor. I discuss: 0:00 Introduction. 02:04 My fitness goals of breaking 20 minutes in a 5K and bench pressing 250 pounds. 05:59 My background. 08:20 Why these goals? 18:56 The importance of being healthy both mentally & physically as a doctor. 22:20 How I train. 29:45 How I find time to work out as a trauma surgeon. FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED Future The Virtual App I use for training - https://www.future.co/ SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Twitter: @drniidarko Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com…

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Actionable Advice On Battling Breast Cancer. The Ananda Lewis's Story. #466 Part 1 22:45

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 If you or someone you know is battling breast cancer, then this segment is for you. We discussed the heartbreaking story of MTV VJ Ananda Lewis who recently lost her battle with breast cancer and gave actionable steps for dealing with breast cancer. FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED Article by Ananda lewis on living with breast cancer - https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/ananda-lewis-breast-cancer/ Dr. Lakshmi Emory & Kevin Frazier Entertainment Tonight segment on Ananda Lewis's breast cancer and her death - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2IDmhGsJtE National breast cancer organization resources - https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-resources/ Q&A and Suggestions Form - https://forms.clickup.com/9010110533/f/8cgpr25-4614/PEBFZN5LA6FKEIXTWF SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com…

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The Vitals Check! How We Stay Fit As Doctors. #466 Part 2 14:40

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 In this new segment "The Vitals Check" we track our personal fitness journeys. Shoutout to Faith Kipyegon for her historic 4-minute mile attempt. She reminds us of legends like Florence Griffith Joyner and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. On that note, what fitness goals are you chasing? FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED Q&A and Suggestions Form - https://forms.clickup.com/9010110533/f/8cgpr25-4614/PEBFZN5LA6FKEIXTWF SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com…

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How Physicians Can Protect Their Peace and Avoid BURNOUT. #466 Part 3 21:00

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 Whether you're a medical student, resident, or mid-career physician questioning how you can protect your inner peace at work without quitting, this segment offers practical strategies on steps you can take to avoid becoming bitter and burned out. We explored how career choices like locum tenens, can provide the flexibility to practice medicine you love without becoming consumed by it. FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED Q&A and Suggestions Form - https://forms.clickup.com/9010110533/f/8cgpr25-4614/PEBFZN5LA6FKEIXTWF SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com…

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Starting A Locums Tenens Agency as a PA Student. #466 Part 4 10:28

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 If you’re thinking about launching your own locums medical staffing agency while still completing your healthcare education, this episode dives deep into the complexities and realities of starting a locum tenens agency. We offered practical advice drawn from years of experience in both clinical practice and business development. FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MENTIONED Past episodes on starting a locums agency. - https://youtu.be/z5W9yQQaizk - https://youtu.be/GDCRSO-dY70 - https://youtu.be/Mqb1awTFthE - https://youtu.be/qeH-ztylxHI - https://youtu.be/u3c4J4qSIkg - https://youtu.be/ZfvnDaU1GKE - https://youtu.be/Fkvjnjisz0Q - https://youtu.be/pNOE-xVG3hU SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com…

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REPLAY: What You Should Know About Becoming a Part-Time Physician #302 30:14

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii discusses the trend of doctors seeking less than full-time work. Sarah Ledbetter, Physician Recruitment Manager at Provider Solutions & Development, is on to debunk the theory that medical employers are solely seeking full-time doctors. Things to expect in this episode: Defining Full-time work Which generation is seeking more work/life balance The 'Covid Reset' and how doctors look at employment now The difference between part-time, per diem, and locums work The trend of mid-career doctors seeking less than full-time work Journal Articles: https://psdconnect.org/journal/what-you-should-know-about-becoming-a-part-time-physician Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2022 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD ) INCROWD MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWD WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Join our community Text word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is edited by: Your Podcast Pal This episode is sponsored by: Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out HERE Twitter: @PSDConnects Facebook: @PSDConnects LinkedIN: Provider Solutions & Development…

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Having A Medical Degree Doesn't Make You A Leader. #465 Part 1 28:35

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