• PA the FI Way

  • Auteur(s): Kat PA-C
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PA the FI Way

Auteur(s): Kat PA-C
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  • Becoming a physician assistant (PA) is difficult. But becoming a PA on the way to financial independence (FI) shouldn’t be. Allow the PA the FI Way podcast to be your guide to becoming a physician assistant on the way to financial independence. Unfortunately, even basic personal finance and budget concepts are rarely taught in high school, college or PA school. Then once PA students become certified physician assistants and begin their professional journey practicing medicine, they typically have a heap of student loans just waiting to be paid back. Let’s not only discuss how to prevent large student loan amounts, but also how to pay them back quickly. Let’s discuss how practicing PAs can learn to save and invest for their futures. PA the FI Way’s mission is to provide both future and current PAs alike strategies to not only become financially literate, but to also reach financial independence along the way. Think of it as personal finance for PAs with a financial independence twist. Financial independence provides the freedom to find balance in work and personal life. FI is about creating the life you want to live, choosing when to retire (IF you want to retire early), choosing when to cut back on working, or choosing when to work on another passion in your life. The decision truly is yours, and I hope you decide to join me on the journey to becoming a PA the FI Way.
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  • 150 | The PA Pivot: Walking Away from Burnout in Medicine and Toward Freedom [Interview with McKenna Morgan, PA-C]

    150 | The PA Pivot: Walking Away from Burnout in Medicine and Toward Freedom [Interview with McKenna Morgan, PA-C]
    Feb 7 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with McKenna Morgan, PA-C, who has navigated multiple specialties and career transitions while pursuing financial independence (FI). McKenna shares insights from their journey, starting with early financial lessons learned from her family that included playing the board game Cashflow. We explore how she strategically tackled $168K in student loan debt after graduating from PA school.Through intentional lifestyle choices and a commitment to financial literacy, McKenna made remarkable progress toward financial freedom while still working in healthcare.

    We also discuss the power of downsizing and minimalism, uncovering how these shifts not only reduced her financial stress but also opened doors to new opportunities. McKenna shares her experience stepping taking a sabbatical and ultimately deciding to step away from medicine while finding the courage to walk away from a career and jobs that lead to burnout. Through her story, we see how FI isn’t just about numbers—it’s about creating options, reclaiming time, and prioritizing well-being. Whether you're a physician assistant / physician associate like McKenna, or another healthcare professional seeking more control over your financial and personal life, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical takeaways.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Cashflow board game

    Cashflow for kids

    The Mr. Money Mustache blog post The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement

    Connect with McKenna:

    Instagram @mckenna830

    Email: McKenna.truenorth@gmail.com

    Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

    Website / Blog: pathefiway.com

    Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/

    Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway

    Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway

    Questions or thoughts about the show? Email pathefiway@gmail.com

    Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway

    Keywords: burnout in healthcare , burnout in medicine , healthcare sabbatical , sabbatical in medicine , physician associate , physician assistant , physician assistant financial independence , physician associate financial independence , physician assistant finances , physician associate finances , physician assistant finance , physician associate finance , physician assistant money , physician associate money , physician assistant school , physician associate school , PA school , PA-S , PA-C , pre-PA , physician assistant student , physician associate student
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    36 min
  • 149 | Purposeful Prosperity: Giving Back Through a Nonprofit [Interview with Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH]

    149 | Purposeful Prosperity: Giving Back Through a Nonprofit [Interview with Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH]
    Jan 24 2025
    In this episode, we meet Johanna Moses, PA-C, an inspiring guest who shares her journey of starting a nonprofit organization. On your way to financial independence, maybe you've considered which type of nonprofit organization you would like to start or donate your time or wealth to. Doing so would allow your wealth to have purpose and impact for the causes you care deeply about. Johanna is the Founder of a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, The Ephraim Foundation International, an organization whose mission is to empower, educate, and encourage children and families in impoverished areas of Sri Lanka through educational programs and micro-business support. In this episode, she shares how her nonprofit supports entrepreneurship and sustainability with those it helps. Johanna is also the author of the children’s book series "Little Evie’s Big Dreams". This story is not just about a girl who dreams; it's about a girl who brings her dreams to life, adding color not only to her canvas but to the lives of those around her. A tale that celebrates the beauty of dreams, the power of imagination, and the endless possibilities that come when we dare to create and innovate. Johanna has been a practicing PA for over 12 years now and has been primarily in hospital medicine, internal medicine, urgent care and now post-acute care. Johanna also started a podcast to encourage and empower women through inspiring and impactful conversations that dive deep into stories and journeys of Medicine, Motherhood, and Missions. She loves encouraging others to dream big and find inspiration and hope. Check out the Medicine Motherhood Missions Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medicine-motherhood-missions/id1759759710Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35VYJvIJuLWUgjTZIoGWGR?si=9cb437e092c44b0b Learn more about her 501(c)3 nonprofit; The Ephraim Foundation International: www.ephraimfoundation.org Connect with Johanna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicine_motherhood_missions/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theephraimfoundation Order her children's books: Little Evie’s Big Dreams: The Painter; Sharing Joy & Kindness: https://amzn.to/40nuLTM Little Evie's Big Dreams: The Kuku Bike Repair Shop; Sharing Ideas & Working Together: https://amzn.to/4hrgsEK Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here! Website / Blog: pathefiway.com Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Connect with Kat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/ Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway
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    49 min
  • 148 | The Purpose Code: Interview with Jordan Grumet, MD

    148 | The Purpose Code: Interview with Jordan Grumet, MD
    Jan 10 2025

    What is my purpose in life? That is a BIG and heavy question that most of us will ask- often many times throughout our lives!

    Today’s returning guest, Jordan Grumet, MD, shares about his new book, The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy. He reviews the difference between "big P" Purpose and "little p" purpose, and how pursuing (P)urpose often leads to anxiety and disillusionment while pursuing (p)urpose will lead to connection and lasting legacy.

    This episode is packed with gems like reviewing the difference between meaning and purpose in our lives, how to get off the achievement treadmill in life, and finding the purpose anchors in your life. Take a listen to help you identify your purpose in the new year!

    If you enjoyed this episode, take a listen to Episode 81 where Jordan shares about his last book, Taking Stock!

    Resources Mentioned:

    jordangrumet.com

    earnandinvest.com

    Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

    Website / Blog: pathefiway.com

    Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/

    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/

    Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway

    Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway

    Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway
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    30 min

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