Episodes

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Episode 117 | Pursuing Your Passions (with Dr. Sarah Samaan)
Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC, FACP, retired from Baylor Scott and White Health as a cardiologist in 2022 after nearly 30 years in cardiology practice. She is now self-employed at Mindful Physician Coaching.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Episode 116 | Early Decisions For Retirement (with Dr. Sarah Samaan)
Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC, FACP, retired from Baylor Scott and White Health as a cardiologist in 2022 after nearly 30 years in cardiology practice. She is now self-employed at Mindful Physician Coaching.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Episode 115 | Retiring To (with Dr. Rob McGregor)
Dr. Rob McGregor retired from Akron Children’s Hospital after serving as their Chief Medical Officer for 12 years, making his time as a clinician total 40 years. He is a Health & Wealthness approved Healthcare Peer Coaching Practitioner through Sage Advisors and has served on the Akron Rotary Board. You can learn more about Rob's coaching practice here.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Episode 114 | Retiring From (with Dr. Rob McGregor)
Dr. Rob McGregor retired from Akron Children’s Hospital after serving as their Chief Medical Officer for 12 years, making his time as a clinician total 40 years. He is a Health & Wealthness approved Healthcare Peer Coaching Practitioner through Sage Advisors and has served on the Akron Rotary Board. You can learn more about Rob's coaching practice here.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Episode 113 | Retaining Agency in Retirement (with Dr. Kyla Lee)
Kyla Lee works in internal medicine and palliative care at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She also runs the 3rd and 4th-year medical student programs, raising the next generation of doctors in the Midwest.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Episode 112 | Freedom Through Financial Planning (with Dr. Michele Knox)
Michele Knox, MD, retired from The Permanente Medical Group on long-term leave/disability in 2023 and separated/retired in July 2024. You can connect with Michele here or contact her via email here.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Episode 111 | Ramping Down to Retirement (with Dr. Michele Knox)
Michele Knox, MD, retired from The Permanente Medical Group on long-term leave/disability in 2023 and separated/retired in July 2024. You can connect with Michele here or contact her via email here.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Episode 110 | Not an Overnight Change (with Dr. Jeff Thompson)
Dr. Jeff Thompson is the CEO Emeritus of Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, where he pioneered various new initiatives. Jeff is also a world-renowned speaker and author. You can learn more about Dr. Thompson here.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Episode 109 | What Matters Most (with Dr. Jeff Thompson)
Dr. Jeff Thompson is the CEO Emeritus of Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, where he pioneered various new initiatives. Jeff is also a world-renowned speaker and author. You can learn more about Dr. Thompson here.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Episode 108 | Quitting & Letting Go (with Dr. Jennifer Shaer)
Jennifer Shaer, MD, is a pediatrician, the Chief Wellness Officer of Allied Physicians Group, and a Master Certified Physician Development Coach. To learn more, visit her website, https://shaercoaching.com/.
Request our FREE retirement workbook here.
Also, read my book, Health & Wealthness: The Physician's Guide to the Personal Retirement Journey. (Also available on Amazon.)
Have questions about the financial or personal sides of the retirement journey? Health & Wealthness has been helping physicians prepare for retiring, retire, and have a successful retirement since 2023. Michael T. Swartz is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Physician Development Coach who works in La Crosse, WI. You can learn more about Michael here.
See more at https://HealthWealthness.com/.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.