STELLAR SUCCESS: Leveling Up For Medical Pros with Dr. Tudor Francu

From the academic grind to a life by the Caribbean Sea, Dr. Kristine Goins' journey is anything but traditional. In this episode, she opens up about how she left a high-stress medical job, embraced location independence, and built a career centered around telemedicine and joy.
Dr. Goins candidly shares how severe burnout led her to reconsider everything—from her mental health to her professional choices. She walks us through her journey to Colombia, how she structured her finances for freedom, and how she now helps other doctors break out of traditional molds to live their dream lives.
We discuss the power of telemedicine, the future of psychiatry, the courage it takes to walk away from the expected, and the importance of designing a life with intention. If you're a physician—or any professional—craving change, Dr. Goins offers a blueprint to make it happen.
 
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In this compelling episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Greg Gasbarro to unpack the personal and professional journey that led him to become a leading shoulder specialist in the Baltimore area.
From his roots in Cleveland and collegiate soccer days to his pivot from biomedical engineering to medicine, Dr. Gasbarro shares how mentorship and perseverance shaped every step of his career. He opens up about the grind of residency, the importance of financial literacy for new doctors, and his approach to building a focused orthopedic practice despite being told it “wasn’t possible.”
We also dive into his passion for education—both for patients and peers—through platforms like his YouTube channel and website, and how he’s using digital tools to grow a modern, patient-centered practice.
If you’re a medical professional navigating your own path, this is an episode full of valuable insight, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.
 
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In this deeply human episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we sit down with Dr. Maggie Kang to hear her powerful story of motherhood, loss of control, emotional resilience, and growth.
Dr. Kang walks us through her journey from practicing radiology to becoming a full-time caregiver and rare disease advocate after her daughter was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Through her TEDx talk and advocacy work, she now empowers others to respond—rather than react—to life’s most difficult events.
She introduces her simple but powerful mindset tool: PZQ – Pause, Zoom, Question, helping others build resilience through awareness and perspective. Dr. Kang also shares how coaching helped her emerge from depression and guilt, and how she supports others facing medical crises, from navigating insurance denials to regaining emotional stability.
Whether you're a medical professional, a parent, or someone in the middle of a difficult life transition—this episode is for you.
 
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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Tudor Francu speaks with public health leader and advocate Paulina Sosa about the real-world public health challenges facing Latino communities—especially those in South Texas. From navigating federal changes to filling critical service gaps, Paulina brings honest, urgent, and inspiring insights to the mic.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why health equity is more than a buzzword in Latino communities
How social and cultural context deeply impacts public health outcomes
What Paulina discovered during a 26-city national Latino health equity tour
The importance of culturally relevant communication and trusted messengers
Why equitable funding is essential—and often missing
How Latinx Voces is building bridges between public health data and community impact
Paulina’s inspiring journey from law student to global health leader
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What happens when a lifelong dream of becoming a doctor leads to burnout—and then reinvention? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lindiwe Greenwood shares her powerful story of transformation, resilience, and purpose beyond the exam room.
From dreaming of becoming a physician at just 8 years old to running her own successful family medicine practice, Dr. Greenwood's path has been anything but typical. She opens up about her journey through traditional medicine, her experience with burnout, and how that led her to launch Total Renaissance Wellness—a consulting firm that offers mind-body medicine, trauma-informed self-care, medical advocacy, allergy awareness, and inspirational speaking.
You’ll also hear her thoughts on the dangers of replacing human connection with AI in medicine, and how the future of family medicine may lie in more personal, connected care models.
 
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In this compelling episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes the dynamic Dr. Emily Letran—a dentist, coach, author, and former refugee—who shares her extraordinary journey from escaping Vietnam as a teenager to building a successful career and empowering others in the medical and business world. Dr. Letran opens up about the power of courage, the importance of personal growth, and why coaching should be a necessity, not a luxury, for healthcare professionals.
From overcoming burnout to managing businesses, raising a family, and inspiring transformation, Dr. Letran offers deep wisdom on living a fulfilled, purpose-driven life. She also shares insights from working alongside legends like Sharon Lechter and Dan Kennedy, and challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives: Are you operating at your highest potential—or just staying comfortable?
 
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What happens when someone you love needs support beyond daily caregiving? This week on The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we dive into the world of life care management with Rebecca Brunner, a former ER nurse turned business owner and care manager at Complete Care Strategies.
Rebecca shares how her journey from emergency medicine to care management was inspired by witnessing vulnerable patients lacking advocacy and support. She now leads a team providing deeply personalized, concierge-style support to aging adults and individuals with special needs—ensuring they’re cared for holistically, not just medically.
In this insightful conversation, Rebecca breaks down what aging life care is, how her team advocates for clients, and why it’s about much more than just health—it’s about living with dignity, joy, and quality of life.
 
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From his roots in New York to his leadership role at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Neal Lonky has worn many hats—physician, educator, entrepreneur, and inventor. In this conversation, he shares his remarkable journey through medicine, including his pivot from frontline care to medical device innovation, public health policy, and wound care diagnostics.
Listeners will discover how his values—persistent patience, transparency, and value-based care—have fueled a mission-driven career that goes far beyond profit. Dr. Lonky dives deep into what it takes to bring a medical product to market, how he navigated failures, and why compassion must be at the center of innovation.
 
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What happens when chiropractic care meets the root-cause focus of functional medicine? In this episode, Dr. Tudor sits down with Dr. Tim Harrigan, the founder of Synergy Wellness, to explore how combining structural neurology and natural healing is helping patients avoid unnecessary medications, surgeries, and side effects.
Dr. Tim shares his personal journey from pre-med and optometry to chiropractic and functional medicine. He opens up about the pivotal moment that changed his career path and the philosophy behind his successful practice. With over 10,000 patients helped, he brings a wealth of knowledge on preventative care, movement, and nutrition.
Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of:
Why movement is critical for brain health
How functional medicine looks beyond symptoms to find true healing
The three things Dr. Tim measures in every patient: deficiencies, toxicities, and imbalances
Why conventional medicine may be missing the mark on chronic care
How to build habits that support healthspan, not just lifespan
This episode is packed with practical insights, inspiring stories, and simple habits that can change your life—and your patients'—starting today.
 
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In this powerful episode, Dr. Letizia Alto joins Dr. Tudor Francu to share how she stepped off the treadmill of trading time for money and embraced a life of financial freedom, impact, and fulfillment. From hospitalist to real estate entrepreneur and mentor, Dr. Alto opens up about her personal journey—including the pivotal moment that changed everything.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
The conversation with her husband that shifted her mindset forever
Why real estate—not stocks—was the path to freedom
How she built a portfolio that replaced her clinical income
What Semi-Retired MD is and why it’s transforming physician lives
The role of mindset, failure, and learning in achieving fulfillment
Actionable advice for physicians ready to take control of their time
 
 
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