The Micropractice Mama Podcast

In this episode I discuss strategies for marketing a micropractice or DPC without social media including,Who is most likely to success without social mediaImportant questions to ask yourself before eschewing social media marketingThe step after lead generation that most doctors under-invest inA formula for effective, organic marketing strategy that doesn’t rely on social mediaAn example of how I would use this strategy for my own practiceIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I chat with Dr. Greg Holton, an internist & geriatrician who launched his practice (Dune Shores Health) in September 2025, we discusshis experience as a physician leader trying to enact big picture change why he chose DPC over traditional conciergehow his practice has faced unique challenges working with a geriatric populationwhat his biggest challenges arehow his wife has become involved in the practiceIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I review a few of the reasons most medical websites are ineffective converting visitors to patients includingthree key features of bad medical practice websiteswhy micropractice websites should not follow the typical medical website formatmissed areas of opportunity in website designthe one simple component I recommend all my students have on their homepageUse this link to get 15% off your TONIC template purchase: https://tonicsiteshop.com/?ref=7989If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I breakdown health insurance starting from the basics, includingwhat are the different types of health insurance?why is insurance often tied to employment?what are the main differences between PPO and HMOs and how do they fit with DPC?what is an HSA vs an FSA vs a health share?why would patients with insurance benefit from DPC?why would patients without insurance consider DPC?If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I chat with Dr. Meghan Monthie about her journey to DPC micropractice includingwhat prompted her to enroll in the Micropractice 101 E-course while on her maternity leavewhat is was like having a newborn, returning to traditional practice and planning her DPC at the same timethe "unicorn" side gig that's helping give her weeks structure as she grows her practicewhat she wishes she did soonerhow making the leap to micropractice saved her marriageMeghan's Practice Website: https://heirloomfamilymed.com/Meghan's IG: @meghanmonthiemdIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I share a sneak peak of what's in store for season 4 of the pod, includingdate & time for the next free webinar followed by a sale on the Micropractice 101 E-course (register below)the awesome docs that I'll be interviewing 1:1a new project I'm working on with fellow DPC doc, Rebecca Berenssome musings and updates about what's going on with me outside of micropractice If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I review 5 highly effective marketing concepts that feel a lot less icky with a little mindset work includingan example of how a little positive pressure can be helpful to a potential patient/consumerthe micropractice feature that is marketing goldways you can make potential patients feel more confident/comfortable with their decision to jointhe argument for unapologetically tooting your own hornInfluence by Robert Cialdini: https://a.co/d/3JjCkRvIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I reflect on instances when I have felt most unsafe in medicine includingthe surprising emotions I felt during each incidenthow I reacted then vs how I would react nowhelp advice given to me by a co-residentthe argument for medical chaperoneschallenges to using chaperones in micropractice and potential solutionsbest practices for performing sensitive examsCongrats to these Micropractice 101 Alums opening this month:Dr. Meghan Monthie: https://heirloomfamilymed.com/Dr. Laura Eurich: https://www.emeraldtidehealth.com/Believed Podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510326/believedIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

If you've had or have any of the following thoughts and need a pep talk, this episode is for you:This seems crazy.I don’t know anything about business.I don’t have any time to learn/plan/work on this.How can I abandon n my patients?Is this ethical?What if I fail?Will patients be willing to pay?Can I really be “on” all the time?Can I really do the job of all these other people?What if they abuse their access to me?What will my colleagues think? Will my colleagues think I sold out?I’m overwhelmed.I made a mistake.Why aren’t more people signing up?I miss having a salary.I miss having a staff.What if I change my mind?If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I discuss how to draw inspiration from DPCs you admire without imitating or plagiarizing, includingmy own experience with plagiarism and how it feltwhy copy-paste and imitation hurts you in the long runexamples of inspiration/influence without imitationtips for how to clean inspo while still being original and authenticIf you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMDEmail me at [email protected] more at www.micropracticemama.com The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn