—-- ?The episode is sponsored by Lindy.AI. Your AI Medical Scribe. HIPPA Compliant and PIPEDA Compliant. Link: lindy.ai/medical-scribe—-  ?In a world where "insurance" is often met with yawns or mild panic, Dr. Stephanie Pearson strides in with the charisma of a game show host and the knowledge of a seasoned professor. Her mission? To make insurance less "ugh" and more "aha!" With every seminar, webinar, and casual chat over coffee, she's flipping the script on the dullest subject known to humankind, turning it into a riveting saga of protection, foresight, and fiscal wisdom.Bio of Dr. Stephanie PearsonDr. Stephanie Pearson, a former OB-GYN, is a renowned advocate for disability and insurance rights in the healthcare community. After a life-changing injury halted her medical career, Stephanie turned her personal tragedy into a crusade for change, founding an insurance advocacy firm dedicated to educating and protecting physicians. With over seven years at the helm of her company, she has become a pivotal figure in redefining how doctors approach their own insurance needs, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and proactive planning.Find Dr. Pearson and her team at: www.pearsonravitz.com5 Key Highlights with Timestamps[00:05:22] Dr. Stephanie Pearson recounts the injury that ended her OB-GYN career and the initial struggles with disability insurance.[00:12:37] The revelation of financial illiteracy among physicians and Stephanie's call to action for better education.[00:25:15] Stephanie discusses the founding of her company and its mission to advocate for healthcare professionals.[00:35:42] Challenges in the insurance industry, particularly around disability coverage for doctors, and Stephanie's insights.[00:48:59] A deep dive into the nuances of disability policies and the importance of securing coverage early in one's career.Our Advice!Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) GET SOCIAL WITH US!We’re everywhere! Just search @bsfreemd