HeyJaredMindful Practice Podcast
Mindful Practice Podcast is a weekly audio-visual podcast hosted by Dr. Bertina M. Hooks, a board-certified internal medicine physician, entrepreneur, author, and coach with over 15 years of clinical experience.
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- Sep 2, 2026
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Why I Became an Entrepreneur: A Physician’s Journey to Freedom & Impact | Episode 31 (opens the original)
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What happens when a physician realizes that traditional clinical practice is no longer the only way to create impact, income, and freedom? In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast , Dr. Bertina Hooks shares a deeply personal story about how she became an entrepreneur and why she chose to build multiple businesses instead of limiting herself to a single career path. She explores the motivations behind entrepreneurship, the importance of freedom, and how her medical training and experiences
From Fire to Freedom: A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience | Episode 30 (opens the original)
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In this deeply personal episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast , Dr. Bertina Hooks spotlights her forthcoming memoir, From Fire to Freedom: A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience . Through her experience as a physician who underwent a right below-the-knee amputation in December 2022, Dr. Hooks explores disability, identity, resilience, equity, burnout, vulnerability, and the journey of rebuilding a life with intention. The book is scheduled for release September 23, 2026 . Follow D
DEI in Medicine: 3 Books That Reveal the History of Inequity & Inspire Change | Episode 29 (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast , Dr. Bertina Hooks explores three powerful books that examine diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine: The Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, and Twice As Hard by Jasmine Brown. Through these stories, the episode examines medical exploitation, patient autonomy, historical mistrust, systemic discrimination, representation, and the experiences of Black women physicians. More impor
Disability, Inclusion & Resilient Physician Careers: Redefining What’s Possible in Medicine | Episode 28 (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast , Dr. Dixie Kidd, DO shares her journey of practicing medicine while living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, exploring how resilience, disability inclusion, workplace accommodations, and authentic physician identity can empower physicians to build sustainable and meaningful careers. What You’ll Discover: How disability and chronic illness shape the physician experience. The importance of accommodations and accessibility in healthcare workplaces. W
LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Psychological Safety & Physician Leadership: Building Better Healthcare Systems | Episode 27 (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast , Dr. Jessica Bunin explores how psychological safety, authentic leadership, and inclusive workplace cultures empower physicians to thrive, strengthen healthcare teams, and improve patient care. What You’ll Discover: How physician identity influences career growth and leadership. Why psychological safety is essential for thriving healthcare teams. The impact of inclusion on physician well-being and patient care. Practical ways leaders can foster in
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