The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared.

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared.

Dr. Thomas White

Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (12)
Since Aug 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
69%
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rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

An inspiring and educational podcast, graciously supported by the NCAFP, for and about Family Physicians. Each month, Dr Thomas White (moderator) and Dr Lee Beatty (producer and sound engineer), both seasoned North Carolina Family Physicians, will interview renowned colleagues, and ask them to share the lessons they have learned in their career. Expect to be moved, and enlightened, by their wisdom.

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Recent Episodes

"Raise The Lid"

Jun 07, 2026 19m

Have you ever thought you heard a familiar tune, perhaps out shopping, or on a walk, at a loud party, or in a noisy restaurant? In this episode, Dr White recounts a chance conversation he had with a…

Caring - Dr Andrea DeSantis

May 01, 2026 1h 2m

In this episode, Dr Thomas White welcomes Dr Andrea DeSantis, a Family Physician from Charlotte NC, to the podcast. Hear Dr DeSantis describe her journey from growing up in Pennsylvania near…

The New Patient

Apr 17, 2026 23m

In this new "mini lesson" we discuss the topic of the new patient coming in for their first visit to their new doctor. Listen to an (almost) real story about the experience of one of Dr White's…

Balance(d) - Dr Ben Aiken

Feb 26, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode, we continue to explore the topic of "Time" and "Balance." Listen to Dr White's discussion with Dr Ben Aiken, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and the MAHEC Family Medicine Residency who…

Balance - Dr Takie Hondros

Jan 30, 2026 1h 8m

Welcome back to the podcast as ice melts and schools reopen here in North Carolina! In this episode, Dr White talks with Dr "Takie" Hondros, a well-known family physician from Charlotte and former…

Gifts

Dec 28, 2025 16m

As we close out 2025, and prepare to bring in 2026, Dr White reviews our episodes from the past year, providing a summary for each, and some memorable lessons and quotes. He goes on to share five…

Learning - Dr David Rinehart

Nov 27, 2025 1h 10m

"Learning" is essential for everyone, no matter what age or pursuit, but especially important for Family Physicians, who strive to provide informed, up-to-date, and compassionate care in an…

Leadership - Greg Griggs NCAFP

Oct 31, 2025 1h

In this episode, Dr Thomas White explores the concept of "Leadership" - why it matters, how it is expressed, when it is needed, and whether it can learned and cultivated. Learn a bit of Olympic…

"PCP"

Sep 24, 2025 28m

Welcome back! We are excited to share a new episode, and a revised format. Ever think there might be a connection between nicknames and a commonly-used term in health care? Listen, and find out! This…

Timeout

Jun 25, 2025 0m

Our podcast "The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared" will be pausing for the summer, allowing us to re-evaluate what we are doing, and how we are doing it. We have been very proud of our…

Trust

May 31, 2025 21m

In this "mini-lesson" episode, Dr Thomas White explores the topic of trust, a fundamental element of the physician-patient relationship, and how trust in the medical establishment, including…

Guest - Dr Mark McNeill

Apr 01, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode of The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared, Dr Thomas White speaks with Dr Mark McNeill, the current President of the NCAFP. Raised in Raeford NC from a family of educators,…

Guest - Dr Brian Lanier

Jan 23, 2025 1h 3m

In this edition of the podcast, Dr Thomas White talks with Dr Brian Lanier, the founder, owner, and medical director of Promina Health in Wilmington NC. Dr Lanier shares his experiences as a young…

Time

Dec 28, 2024 38m

"It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is Time" - Steve Jobs.This Family Doctor "mini lesson" focuses on the subject of "Time"  as it relates to the education of Family…

Guest: Dr Rebecca Love

Oct 14, 2024 1h 2m

In this month's episode, Dr Thomas White speaks with Dr Rebecca "Becky" Love from Shelby NC. Dr Love's journey has been unique. She grew up in rural Cabarrus County, the daughter of a minister and a…

Guest: Dr Carson Rounds

Aug 09, 2024 57m

This month the podcast welcomes Dr Carson Rounds, a Family Physician from Charlotte NC and long time leader in Family Medicine in our state. A former president of the NCAFP, Dr Rounds shares his…

Guest: Dr Tommy Newton

Jul 03, 2024 59m

Dr Tommy Newton of Clinton N.C. returns to the podcast this month! Listen as he and Dr Thomas White discuss Dr Newton’s professional and personal activities since he retired from clinical practice in…

Grit

Jun 09, 2024 18m

How do we get through difficult times? In this "Mini Lesson," Dr Thomas White shares the teachings of a major college basketball coach on the importance of her players "handling harder better". Dr…

Guest: Dr. Shauna Guthrie

Mar 24, 2024 59m

"The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared" is back, and you will be the beneficiary! In this episode Dr Thomas White talks with Dr Shauna Guthrie, a Family Physician in Henderson NC and…

A Priceless String of Clinical Pearls

Jan 03, 2024 20m

Pearls are considered synonymous with beauty and perfection. Pearls are coveted and considered valuable. In this month's podcast, Dr Thomas White shares "clinical pearls" gleaned from wise…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. have?

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. has published 47 episodes since August 2021, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. still active?

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 53m.

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