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Physician Empowerment

by Kevin Mailo, Wing Lim, Dimitre Ranev · English · Business

Physician Empowerment is an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Canadian physicians through education in finance, practice management, wellness, and leadership.

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 36 min
Latest: 30 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

30 Sep 2026 · 29 min

REVISITED - Episode 32: Setting Boundaries and Dealing with Internalized Shame with Dr. Megan

Special Re-Release: Today, Physician Empowerment is bringing back a previous episode with an important message. ____ Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes board-certified family physician and obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Megan Melo, to the show. Megan has a coaching business, Healthier For Good, focused on transforming the lives of physicians through one-on-one or group coaching. Megan and Kevin talk about burnout, shame, and how physicians can learn to set boundaries and overcome perfectionism.

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E87 · 30 Aug 2026 · 36 min
87 - Making Your Mortgage Work for You with Robyn Fenske
In this episode of Physician Empowerment, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes back mortgage broker Robyn Fenske to explore how Canadian physicians can make their mortgage and home equity work as part of a broader financial strategy. Moving beyond the basics of homeownership, Wing and Robyn discuss the difference between good debt and bad debt, debt consolidation, home equity lines of credit, mortgage refinancing, loan-to-value ratios, and the importance of comparing borrowing costs when deciding how to manage high-interest debt.
E86 · 30 Jul 2026 · 36 min
86 - The Hidden Power of Insurance in Tax Planning with Angela Lang
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes accountant and insurance strategist Angela Lang to discuss how permanent life insurance can become a valuable component of tax planning for Canadian physicians and incorporated professionals. Moving beyond the traditional view of insurance as simple risk protection, Angela explains how properly structured corporate life insurance can support estate planning, improve tax efficiency, and facilitate wealth transfer while reducing future tax liabilities.
E85 · 30 Jun 2026 · 39 min
85 - Tax Smart Strategic Giving with John Bromley
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim speaks with John Bromley, founder of Charitable Impact, about strategic charitable giving and how Canadian physicians and incorporated professionals can maximize both impact and tax efficiency. John explains the role of donor-advised funds, how they allow donors to separate the timing of charitable donations from grant decisions, and why they can be an effective tool for long-term philanthropy, tax planning, and legacy building.
E84 · 30 May 2026 · 35 min
84 - Diversifying with Private Equity
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim speaks with CFA charterholder and portfolio manager Josh Carter about private equity, alternative investments, and building an “all-weather” portfolio for Canadian physicians. Josh explains why many institutional investors, pension funds, and family offices allocate significant portions of their portfolios to private markets and other non-correlated assets instead of relying solely on public stocks and bonds. This episode offers physicians practical insight into portfolio construction, alternative assets, private equity funds, and long-term wealth management…
E83 · 30 Mar 2026 · 35 min
83 - Smart Mortgages with Robyn Fenske
In this episode of the Physician Empowerment podcast, Dr. Wing Lim speaks with mortgage broker Robyn Fenske about mortgage fundamentals and lending strategies relevant to Canadian physicians and incorporated professionals. They review key concepts, including fixed versus variable mortgage rates, the impact of Bank of Canada rate decisions and bond yields, and how term selection relates to risk tolerance and financial planning. Robyn explains how brokers access multiple lenders to compare rates and terms, and why loyalty to a single bank may limit financial optimization.
E82 · 28 Feb 2026 · 40 min
82 - 2026 New Year Tax Law Updates
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes tax lawyer and Masterclass Faculty Member Jason Pisesky to review the 2026 federal tax updates and what they mean for Canadian physicians and incorporated professionals. While there were no sweeping tax reforms, Jason highlights moderate middle tax bracket cuts, the return of electric vehicle tax credits, and targeted changes aimed at curbing aggressive tax planning strategies. For physicians focused on year-end planning, RRSP contribution deadlines, and tax optimization, this episode provides a practical overview of what has changed and what remains…
E81 · 30 Jan 2026 · 47 min
81 - Motivation with Michelle Jackman
In this episode of Physician Empowerment, Dr. Kevin Mailo speaks with Dr. Michelle Jackman, a Calgary-based pediatric obesity specialist, physician coach, and elite gravel cyclist, about sustaining momentum in medicine, leadership, wellness, and personal goals when the training is long and the rewards are delayed. They unpack the difference between inspiration and motivation, exploring the importance of clarifying your internal “why”. Internal motivation, comprised of values, meaning, and identity, tends to outlast external motivation, which focuses on validation, status, and expectations.…
E80 · 30 Nov 2025 · 29 min
80 - Medical Entrepreneurship Series: Funding Public Health Initiatives
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim talks with legendary emergency physician, Professor, and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Louis Francescutti for another episode of the Medical Entrepreneurship Series. They explore the realities of modern medicine, how AI is set to reshape emergency care, and the path from frustration to real, community-changing action. Dr. Francescutti is the founder and champion of the Bridge Healing initiative that offers transitional housing from emergency care to stable, supportive homes, and he draws from his own advocacy and innovation for the valuable advice he shares.
E79 · 15 Nov 2025 · 43 min
79 - Beyond Radiology with Yatin Chadha
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes radiologist, educator, and podcaster, Dr. Yatin Chadha, to the show to talk about Dr. Chadha’s newest project: Beyond Radiology. Beyond Radiology is an innovative radiology education platform designed for clinicians. Dr. Chadha explains why radiology education is essential for non-radiologists and how he built the online medical education platform from scratch. He and Dr. Mailo discuss why creative pursuits are necessary parts of a fulfilled life.
E78 · 30 Oct 2025 · 31 min
78 - Critical Mineral Tax Credit with Nicolas Johnson
Dr. Wing Lim talks with Nicolas Johnson about the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC) and flow-through share investments in Canada. Nicolas has had an international career ranging from journalism for Bloomberg News in Paris and Tokyo to working with a Canadian investment fund focused on resource exploration. He explains to Wing why the government established the Flow-Through Share Program to encourage private investment in exploration for critical minerals like copper, nickel, lithium, and uranium, all of which are essential for the low-carbon economy, AI, electric vehicles, and…
E77 · 15 Oct 2025 · 39 min
77 - Creativity in Medicine with Dr. FIREfly
Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Dr. FIREfly, an early-career physician, to the show to talk about her creative journey and why creativity matters. Dr. FIREfly has a financial blog she started in residency, and that, paired with her creative writing group and creative writing journey, is really what gave her an identity outside of medicine, with additional dreams to pursue. Dr. FIREfly and Kevin discuss how to make time for creative outlets and the value they add to our lives.
E76 · 30 Sep 2025 · 36 min
76 - Medical Entrepreneurship Series with Dr. Kola Kolawole
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes psychiatrist and real estate investor Dr. Kola Kolawole to Physician’s Empowerment to discuss his career and entrepreneurship journey. Dr. Kolawole was born and educated in Nigeria and trained in psychiatry in the UK before settling in Canada over 14 years ago. As both a general and forensic psychiatrist, working primarily in forensic mental health, he values the fulfillment of helping patients with complex mental health and legal challenges. His entrepreneurship in real estate has given him diverse income streams and taught him the benefits of…
E75 · 15 Sep 2025 · 33 min
75 - How to Be Prepared for your Next Tax Audit
Dr. Wing Lim welcomes Masterclass Faculty Member and tax lawyer Jason Pisesky back to Physician Empowerment for a discussion on preparing for a tax audit. Jason focuses specifically on what Canadian physicians and incorporated professionals should consider and prepare for with their professional finance and tax partners. Jason states that with the Canada Revenue Agency becoming more sophisticated, well-staffed, and equipped with AI-driven mining tools, the chance of an audit has never been higher.
E74 · 30 Aug 2025 · 39 min
74 - Recognizing your Humanness in Medicine
Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Dr. Susannah Ward back to the show to talk about physician self-care and working with personal compassion in mind. Dr. Ward is a Physician of Rehabilitation medicine in New South Wales, Australia, who also founded a company called Ataraxia Collective that runs doctor wellbeing retreats. Susannah has been on the show before and has a wealth of poignant advice. In this episode, she shares from her experience and knowledge about wellness, authentic self, and how physicians can avoid burnout by being in touch with their own needs for compassion and recovery.
E73 · 15 Aug 2025 · 39 min
73 - How Canadians are Taxed Locally and Globally
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes Masterclass faculty member Simon Wong back to the show to discuss global and local taxes for Canadians. Simon explains how taxes vary for Canadian citizens according to physical or tax residency, the international tax rules that affect tax brackets and investments. It’s a situation many medical professionals find themselves in for training, work, or financial ventures, and understanding how these taxes work is key to making wise decisions.
E72 · 30 Jul 2025 · 23 min
72 - Physician Retention through Workplace Safety Part 2
In this second episode of a two-part special, Dr. Kevin Mailo continues his conversation with Jayna Amadasun about workplace safety as it pertains to physicians and health care workers. Jayna Amadasun is the founder of Ember Impact Global, holds a Master of Laws in Medical Law and Ethics degree, and is a Doctor of Medicine. She and Dr. Mailo dive deeper into the subjects addressed in the first half of the episode, discussing the need for real, base policy change regarding healthcare worker safety and the need to rebalance the scales of justice in healthcare.
E71 · 15 Jul 2025 · 19 min
71 - Physician Retention through Workplace Safety Part 1
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Jayna Amadasun back to Physician Empowerment to talk about workplace safety, specifically as it pertains to physicians and health care workers. Jayna Amadasun is the founder of Ember Impact Global and holds a Master of Law in Medical Law and Ethics degree as well as being a Doctor of Medicine. This is the first part of a two-part episode focusing on building safer workspaces and acknowledging the dangers faced by physicians and those in the healthcare profession, including the dangers inherent in advocating for themselves and their patients.
E70 · 30 Jun 2025 · 30 min
70 - White Coat vs. Real Estate
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo and Dr. Wing Lim talk about the intersection of real estate investing and the demanding lives of Canadian physicians. They explore the common barriers physicians face when entering real estate, including time constraints, risk tolerance, and lack of knowledge about different investment models. They highlight how real estate can offer powerful benefits, like capital appreciation, tax advantages, and leverage, and they are honest about the potential drawbacks, which can make investing feel like a second job.
E69 · 15 Jun 2025 · 38 min
69 - What You Might've Left Off Your Last Tax Return with Obed Maurice
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes Obed Maurice, CPA, CA, CFP, and founder of financial wellness tech startup MaximONE, to Physician Empowerment to share tax insights. Obed talks about his career journey, which led him from a very lucrative position at an accounting firm to founding his own more holistic business model that focuses on a comprehensive view of client finances. He explains how his firm differs from more traditional accounting firms and how that leads his team to be able to understand tax insights that other firms may miss.
E68 · 30 May 2025 · 25 min
68 - Part 2: Hiring, Firing, and Employee Retention with Kate Post
In this second part of a two-part episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo continues his conversation with Kate Post, Chief Operations Officer for a multi-location dental practice, on the subject of managing employees. They shift focus to nipping potentially toxic behavior in the bud, getting to the root of disruptive behavior with conversation and not confrontation, and how to ensure your employees feel seen and valued. Kate has a wealth of interpersonal experience that she shares, and her insights emphasize seeing employees as valuable human contributors who need to be managed with care.
E67 · 15 May 2025 · 27 min
67 - Part 1: Hiring, Firing, and Employee Retention with Kate Post
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes back Kate Post, Chief Operations Officer for a multi-location dental practice. Kate has a lot of practical experience and insight in maintaining efficient medical offices. In this conversation, she and Kevin discuss the challenges of managing employees in medical and dental practices. They talk about addressing conflicts or tensions with employees, documenting performance-related meetings, and the need for ongoing communication and adaptation as a practice grows.
E66 · 30 Apr 2025 · 42 min
66 - Thriving Workplaces Have Gravitational Pull. Effective Hiring and Retention with Jayna Amadasun
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes back Dr. Jayna Amadasun, an Ethical Strategist and Founder of Ember Impact Global, to discuss how to address the critical challenges facing healthcare retention through supportive environments. Dr. Mailo and Jayna explore the emotional and physical toll on healthcare workers and how to combat poor workplace culture, burnout, and a lack of support. Onboarding should be intentional and integrate new hires into environments rich with mentorship and attentive leadership.
E65 · 15 Apr 2025 · 27 min
65 - Medical Entrepreneurship with Dr Marc-Emile Plourde
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes Dr. Marc-Emile Plourde, a radiation oncologist and medical entrepreneur, to the show to talk about his medical and entrepreneurial journey. Marc-Emile has been in practice for eleven years, has a chemist wife and two young children, and he also runs a medical pocket book digital publishing company. He talks with Wing about his reasons for creating the digital publishing app and explains how he not only offers advice to medical authors but coaches them through the process of detailing their specialties.
E64 · 30 Mar 2025 · 39 min
64 - Insurance: The Why What Who When & How with Galen Nuttall at Maxim Advisory Group
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes Galen Nuttall, a Certified Financial Planner specializing in working with medical professionals, to the podcast to discuss the vital role of insurance in financial planning for physicians. Galen explains how insurance protects income, mitigates risks, and serves as a strategic tool for long-term financial security. He emphasizes the importance of understanding different types of insurance, such as life, disability, and critical illness, and how they fit into different career stages. He and Wing highlight the need for physicians to take a proactive…
E63 · 15 Mar 2025 · 43 min
63 - Indentured Servitude: The Wrong Way to Fix a Broken System. Featuring Jayna Amadasun, MD
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes returning guest Jayna Amadasun, MD - ethicist and founder of Ember Impact Global - to the show to discuss Bill 83. Bill 83 is a legislative measure in Quebec that mandates that doctors who receive their training in the province must work in the public healthcare system for five years; if they don’t, they face substantial fines of up to $200,000 per day. Jayna and Kevin critique this policy, calling it coercive and relating it to indentured servitude. They discuss the impacts the bill could have on the healthcare system.
E62 · 28 Feb 2025 · 29 min
62 - Optimizing Your Office-Based Practice with Kate Post
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Kate Post to the show to discuss her dental practice consultancy firm and how she works with hundreds of Canadian dentists to assist them in optimizing their practices. Kate has 25 years of experience working in dental practices and dental management, and she shares her insights on what it takes to instate systems that improve efficiency and the patient experience.
21 Feb 2025 · 38 min
Bonus Episode - CMHC and the Real Estate Lending Process
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim talks with financing expert Gaurav Sobti about the real estate investment financing landscape. They explain the differences between residential and commercial financing, heading into a deeper exploration of the complexities involved in financing the different types of real estate. Wing and Gaurav’s discussion highlights the variety of lenders beyond traditional banks, including credit unions, insurance companies, and non-bank lenders. They also explore the complexities of commercial lending and the role of personal and group guarantees.
E61 · 15 Feb 2025 · 31 min
61 - Self-Acceptance and Changing the Culture of Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Dr. Susannah Ward to the show to talk about self-acceptance and her work in changing the culture of medicine. Dr. Ward is a fellow with the College of Physicians, a specialist in rehabilitation medicine, and the Founder of Ataraxia Collective which promotes the wellbeing of doctors. Susannah and Kevin discuss the pressures and demands of medicine and how awareness around taking care of ourselves first should become a priority.
E60 · 30 Jan 2025 · 34 min
60 - Tax Benefits on Charitable Giving and In Kind Donations
In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim hosts the first webinar of 2025 with Masterclass faculty member Simon Wong. Wing and Simon discuss legacy donation and tax efficiency. Wing will get Simon’s professional advice on decisions around the specifics of donating to a charity organization, gifting, legacy, and foundations including in-kind and insurance. They talk about the philosophical and philanthropic aspects of charitable donations in addition to the tax benefits.

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Physician Empowerment is an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Canadian physicians through education in finance, practice management, wellness, and leadership.

Physician Empowerment is a English business podcast from Kevin Mailo, Wing Lim, Dimitre Ranev. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Kevin Mailo, Wing Lim, Dimitre Ranev
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 36 min
Latest episode: 30 Sep 2026
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Rights: 2026 11542826 Canada Ltd

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