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

In this moving and educational conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu talks with Dr. Nasha Winters about her personal story of surviving end-stage ovarian cancer through a combination of curiosity, unconventional approaches, and a mindset shift that transformed her life. From fasting and the metabolic terrain approach, to building a global network of integrative oncology practitioners, Dr. Winters offers insight, science, and inspiration for both patients and medical professionals alike.
Listeners will learn:
How fasting unintentionally became a turning point in her healing
The role of trauma, mindset, and resilience in long-term recovery
Her approach to personalized, integrative cancer care
Strategies she teaches other practitioners worldwide
Daily habits and self-care routines that keep her centered
How clinicians can build sustainable, purpose-driven careers outside the traditional medical model
 
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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Purva Merchant shares her dynamic path from growing up in India to building two thriving pediatric dentistry practices in Washington. She opens up about choosing her specialty, overcoming the challenges of running a business without formal training, and the critical balance between personal well-being and professional success.
You’ll hear how she transformed dental visits into fun experiences for children and how she approaches behavioral challenges, business setbacks, and financial planning with insight and intentionality. Her unique perspective—grounded in trust, adaptability, and passion—offers valuable lessons for anyone in the medical or dental fields.
Key Takeaways:
Why pediatric dentistry felt like the perfect "specialty within a specialty"
The importance of managing not just children—but their parents too
How to build a practice from scratch (starting with a sandwich board!)
Balancing business growth with personal well-being
How to make dentistry feel like a “Spa Day” for kids
Strategies for financial freedom and retirement planning in healthcare
The power of self-trust, positive mindset, and surrounding yourself with the right people
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In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with retired dentist and author Dr. Jan Gilbert to explore the powerful link between oral health, nutrition, and lifelong wellness. With more than four decades in dentistry and a passion for preventative care, Dr. Gilbert shares his unique approach to fighting periodontal disease—starting with your toothbrush.
Key Takeaways:
Why brushing five times a day beats the standard “twice-a-day” rule
The real role of nutrition in dental decay and gum disease
What most dentists miss when diagnosing mouth health
The surprising truth about toothpaste, flossing, and mouthwash
How your tongue can reveal your overall nutritional status
The connection between periodontal disease and systemic health issues like Alzheimer’s and cancer
Dr. Gilbert’s take on America's sugar epidemic and its silent damage
His proposal to revolutionize healthcare through dental practices
 
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Dr. Lewis Marshall’s career spans decades of experience from the ER to law school, from mentoring new doctors to setting policy for millions of patients across New York State. He shares how his early days in primary care sparked his passion for healthcare policy—and how that drive led him to hold key roles such as Chief Medical Officer at Lincoln Hospital and Medical Director for the NYC Fire Department EMS.
Listeners will hear how Dr. Marshall:
Transitioned from patient care to systems-level change
Helped create standardized emergency medical protocols across New York
Approaches hospital leadership with a “deference to expertise” philosophy
Handles challenges like limited space and growing patient access needs
Uses mindfulness, meditation, and reflection as part of his leadership style
This conversation is rich with insights for any medical professional curious about policy, hospital leadership, or simply looking to make a broader impact in healthcare.
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Join Dr. Tudor Francu as he sits down with Barry Howell, the dynamic CEO of Plano Orthopedic, for an insightful conversation on healthcare leadership, practice management, and the real human side of running a successful orthopedic group. Barry walks us through his career—from banking to physician recruiting to private equity deals—and how he leads with collaboration, transparency, and purpose.
You'll hear about his philosophy of “rounding for results,” how he keeps patient care front and center, and how he navigates financial challenges in independent practices. Barry also talks candidly about failures, including a yet-to-launch MRI integration plan, and shares tips on how doctors can avoid burnout and build passive income through smart investments.
Key Takeaways:
The power of visibility and relationship-building in clinical leadership
Why rounding is more than just checking in—it’s strategic
Real-world challenges of integrating imaging services
Advice for physicians on retirement, burnout, and financial independence
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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Hamidreza Nassery, a seasoned dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of a high-tech dental practice in Miami, Florida. From fleeing Iran as a teenager to building a respected name in physiologic dentistry, Dr. Nassery shares how discipline, lifelong learning, and a passion for better outcomes shaped his professional journey.
He dives deep into why he rejected “drill and fill” dentistry in favor of a holistic, science-based approach that treats the root cause of patient issues. He also opens up about the mindset and routines that keep him motivated after more than 30 years in the field — and why it’s crucial for medical professionals to constantly evolve and stay curious.
Dr. Nassery also candidly discusses the changing landscape of dental practice ownership, the reality of mentorship, and his views on financial independence and exit strategies. His perspective offers valuable takeaways for every medical professional navigating modern healthcare.
 
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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Alaina Rajagopal to discuss her fascinating journey from NASA intern to emergency medicine doctor and founder of Esperto Medical. She opens up about her academic beginnings in biology and space research, how a desire to better understand the human body led her from a PhD to an MD, and why global health and diagnostics became a personal mission.
They dive into the revolutionary technology she and her team developed—resonance sonomonometry—a non-invasive, continuous blood pressure monitoring method that offers real-time data without calibration. Dr. Rajagopal explains how her entrepreneurial path began almost accidentally through clinical need, and how grit, curiosity, and a refusal to settle for “good enough” turned failures into innovation.
If you've ever wondered how medical professionals can use science, tech, and resilience to bring real-world change, this episode is for you.
 
 
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In this episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes Gabriel Griess—a former Air Force pilot turned medical staffing entrepreneur—for an honest and enlightening discussion about building a purpose-driven business in healthcare.
Gabriel shares his journey from leading missions in the military to tackling one of the biggest problems in healthcare today: medical staffing shortages. You'll hear how his faith, leadership philosophy, and commitment to team-building have helped his company triple in size, even after surviving COVID-19's impact on healthcare.
Key topics in this episode:
What “success” really means at different stages of life
The leadership lesson Gabriel learned trying to launch a $400M water pipeline
Why serving your employees first leads to business growth
The root cause of healthcare staffing shortages
Financial wisdom for entrepreneurs in medicine
Daily habits that fuel performance and purpose
How Gabriel plans to double his company again this year
A preview of his upcoming book The Results Tree
 
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What happens when a physician with a background in angel investing redefines primary care from the ground up? In this episode, Dr. Joshua Engle shares how he’s bridging operations, mental health, and metabolic wellness in his cutting-edge practice, With You MD.
Summary:Dr. Joshua Engle’s path to launching a digital-first primary care practice is anything but typical—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. In this candid and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Tudor Francu, he reveals the challenges and wins of transitioning from traditional medicine to building a new kind of healthcare business.
Dr. Engle shares how his entrepreneurial spirit, shaped by early experience in the angel investment world, eventually led him to create With You MD—a practice that prioritizes metabolic and mental health as foundational pillars of long-term patient care. He opens up about administrative setbacks, how he measures success beyond profit, and why staying focused and patient-centered is key to making real impact.
You’ll learn:
Why he believes mental and metabolic health are critical in modern primary care
What it’s like building a practice from scratch, from credentialing delays to staffing
The financial and emotional lessons he’s learned on his entrepreneurial path
Investment strategies for physicians looking to diversify beyond clinical practice
How mentorship and transparency are helping shape a new wave of physician leaders
 
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What if the key to healing chronic illness isn’t just in medicine, but in food, lifestyle, and human connection? Dr. Matthew Lederman believes it is—and he's proving it.
Expanded Description:In this transformative episode, Dr. Matthew Lederman, renowned physician and co-creator of Wellness to Wonderful, joins Dr. Tudor Francu to explore how “connection medicine” is redefining what it means to treat chronic disease. From his early days as a traditional MD to his pivotal role in Forks Over Knives and Whole Foods Market’s health clinics, Dr. Lederman shares a deeply personal and professional evolution.
Discover how nonviolent communication, whole-food plant-based nutrition, and authentic human relationships are combining to offer patients a new path to well-being—one rooted in evidence-based compassion. He opens up about the hard lessons learned, the bumps in the road, and the habits that keep him grounded and thriving today.
We also dive into his current work at Connection Docs, where he's leveraging mindfulness tools like the Webe device and even an AI-based communication coach to improve emotional and physical health.
Takeaways from this episode:
The hidden healing power of social connection
Why modern medicine must include nutrition and lifestyle
How nonviolent communication changes patient outcomes
What Forks Over Knives got right—and what’s next
Daily habits that make the biggest difference in long-term health
 
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