Digital Nomad Docs with Dr. Kristine Goins: Episode 116

Episode Title: Digital Nomad Docs with Kristine Goins, MD

Achieving Balance and Freedom as a Digital Nomad Doctor with Dr. Kristine Goins, MD

Hosts:
Amanda, Laura, and Kendra

Guest:
Dr. Kristine Goins, MD, Integrative Adult and Pediatric Psychiatrist, Digital Nomad

Summary:
In this episode, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra welcome Dr. Kristine Goins, an integrative adult and pediatric psychiatrist who is also a digital nomad. Dr. Goins shares her journey from medical training to becoming a digital nomad, empowering doctors to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life while working less and traveling the world.

Key Points:

1. Introduction to Dr. Kristine Goins:
- Integrative adult and pediatric psychiatrist
- Digital nomad empowering doctors to work less and travel the world

2. Dr. Goins' Medical Training and Journey:
- Grew up in New Jersey and attended Rutgers for college and medical school
- Participated in a combined program called ACCESS Med
- Always had a passion for travel, which began in college with a study abroad program in Spain

3. Balancing Medicine and Travel:
- First major travel experience was in Costa Rica during med school
- Chose a fellowship program with an international month away in Nepal
- Learned the importance of integrating passions outside of medicine

4. Becoming a Digital Nomad:
- Explanation of what a digital nomad is
- Dr. Goins lives in a different city every month and a different country every three months
- Importance of digitizing income streams to work from anywhere

5. Challenges and Burnout:
- Experienced extreme burnout during her early career
- Realized the need to create a balanced life and prioritize personal well-being
- Decided to quit her academic job and booked a one-way ticket to Colombia

6. Steps to Becoming a Digital Nomad:
- Digitizing medical expertise and creating cash-based services
- Navigating licensing, malpractice, and insurance considerations
- Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs

7. Financial and Emotional Preparation:
- Importance of having a financial cushion and emergency fund
- Commitment to personal goals and values
- Developing psychological safety and trust in oneself

8. Therapeutic Benefits of Travel:
- Enhances moment-to-moment awareness and cognitive flexibility
- Provides time freedom and allows for introspection
- Encourages innovation and imagination

9. Reclaiming Value Outside of Medicine:
- Importance of recognizing personal value beyond the medical profession
- Utilizing transferable skills in various fields
- Broadening horizons and contributing to different communities

10. Working with Dr. Kristine Goins:
- Helping doctors work less and live anywhere
- Various stages of clients, from those wanting to travel part-time to those wanting to live abroad full-time
- Contact information: [The Nomad MD](https://thenomadmd.com), Instagram: @thenomadmd, Facebook: The Nomad MD

Conclusion:
Dr. Kristine Goins inspires listeners with her journey of balancing a fulfilling medical career with the freedom of travel. Her insights into overcoming burnout, reclaiming personal value, and creating a life aligned with one's passions provide valuable lessons for physicians and professionals alike.

Check out Dr. Kristine Goins' website and social media for more information on becoming a digital nomad. Visit [The Whole Physician](https://thewholephysician.com) for their Wellness 911 program designed to help doctors go from fried to fantastic.

You are whole, you are a gift to medicine, and the work you do matters.

Resources:

https://thenomadmd.com