In this compelling episode of All Things LOCS, host Dr. Dan Neissany sits down with Tiffany Ryder—former NFL cheerleader turned emergency medicine PA and healthcare advocate. From her humble roots in rural Louisiana to advocating for informed consent and system-wide healthcare reform, Tiffany shares a raw and powerful journey of resilience, rejection, and transformation.

They explore why patient empowerment matters, the real story behind healthcare misinformation, the limits of medical training, and how to take control of your own health journey—both clinically and financially. This episode is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and critical thinking in a healthcare system that desperately needs more of all three.

⏱️ Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Welcome to All Things LOCS

00:27 – Introducing Tiffany Ryder: Cheerleader to PA

01:05 – Growing up without healthcare access

01:47 – NFL rejection and a medical wake-up call

03:13 – PCOS, prediabetes, and reversing her health

04:04 – When weight loss changed everything

05:08 – The mindset that pushes past rejection

06:10 – How to embrace failure without fear

07:20 – Building the right community for resilience

08:38 – Why we need people better than us

09:30 – Empowering patients without misinformation

11:20 – The evolving nature of medical facts

13:30 – Personalized medicine vs. one-size-fits-all

14:50 – What good patient-doctor communication looks like

16:00 – Informed consent—even in life-or-death cases

17:03 – Why clinicians are burned out

18:34 – Balancing authority with empathy in medicine

20:43 – Emergency room dynamics and collaboration

23:20 – The real problem after discharge

25:33 – From demoralization to advocacy

27:19 – Discovering the network solving healthcare

29:50 – Why most doctors don't understand insurance

32:10 – Patients don’t know when to call 911

34:01 – Becoming the project manager of your care

37:08 – Why direct pay systems work better

39:05 – Thoughts on government, RFK, and healthcare policy

41:35 – Critiquing data without bias

44:20 – What makes a study trustworthy?

48:48 – Tiffany’s current work and podcast: Healthcare Liberty Lab

51:17 – Financial tools for real patient care

53:22 – Final thoughts and where to find Tiffany

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In this episode of All Things LOCS, hosts Antonio Garcia and Dr. Dan Neissany sit down with peak performance coach Brett Baughman, voted a top business coach by Apple News. Brett brings decades of experience guiding high-level entrepreneurs, CEOs, and creatives to redefine success, prioritize fulfillment, and find peace through intentional living.

In this episode of All Things LOCS, host Dr. Dan Neissany sits down with financial advisor John Askin from Allied Wealth Partners in New Jersey to unpack the crucial intersection of finance and healthcare. John shares his journey from Division I athlete to advisor, revealing how a torn ACL led to his unique niche: serving healthcare professionals. We dive into investing strategies for young clinicians, overcoming massive student debt, preparing clinic owners for retirement, and navigating the noise of financial advice on social media.

Whether you're just starting your healthcare career or running a busy practice, this episode offers actionable financial wisdom tailored to your world.

⏱️ Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Intro to John Askin & the finance-healthcare overlap

01:15 – John’s background: From athlete to advisor

03:40 – Early career struggles and building confidence

05:00 – Discovering a niche in healthcare finance

07:20 – Why healthcare professionals are underserved financially

10:00 – Betting on yourself: Risk-taking in your 20s

13:00 – The importance of time freedom and long-term planning

15:00 – Why your 20s are crucial for investing

17:00 – Managing student debt vs. starting investments

20:00 – Understanding compounding interest

22:00 – Personalized financial planning: Not one-size-fits-all

24:15 – Clinic owners: Common mistakes and missed opportunities

27:00 – Retirement strategy vs. business valuation

29:00 – Planning an exit: Succession before burnout

31:00 – The power of delegation and knowing your strengths

32:00 – Common hurdles with new clients in healthcare

33:30 – Action-oriented clients: A financial advisor’s dream

35:00 – Social media myths and the danger of bad financial advice

37:15 – Why TikTok finance doesn’t fit everyone

39:00 – Vetting credible financial guidance

42:00 – Why specialization matters when choosing an advisor

43:00 – John’s “Financial Plan of Care” explained

46:00 – Implementing change in bite-sized steps

48:00 – Adapting plans for different goals and life stages

49:00 – Ongoing evaluation: Adjusting strategy quarterly

50:00 – Closing thoughts on behavioral finance & personalized strategy

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