The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared.

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared.

Dr. Thomas White

Episodes 44
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2021
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Episodic
Consistency
83%
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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

Balance(d)

Feb 26, 2026 1h 9m

Send a textIn 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…

Balance

Jan 30, 2026 1h 8m

Send a textWelcome 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…

Gifts

Dec 28, 2025 16m

Send a textAs 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…

Learning

Nov 27, 2025 1h 10m

Send a text"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…

Leadership

Oct 31, 2025 1h

Send a textIn 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…

"PCP"

Sep 24, 2025 28m

Send a textWelcome 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…

Timeout

Jun 25, 2025 0m

Send a textOur 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…

Trust

May 31, 2025 21m

Send a textIn 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,…

Guest - Dr Mark McNeill

Apr 01, 2025 1h 10m

Send a textIn 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…

Guest - Dr Brian Lanier

Jan 23, 2025 1h 3m

Send a textIn 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…

Time

Dec 28, 2024 38m

Send a text"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…

Guest: Dr Rebecca Love

Oct 14, 2024 1h 2m

Send a textIn 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…

Guest: Dr Carson Rounds

Aug 09, 2024 57m

Send a textThis 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…

Guest: Dr Tommy Newton

Jul 03, 2024 59m

Send a textDr 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…

Grit

Jun 09, 2024 18m

Send a textHow 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…

Guest: Dr. Shauna Guthrie

Mar 24, 2024 59m

Send a text"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…

A Priceless String of Clinical Pearls

Jan 03, 2024 20m

Send a textPearls 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…

Guest: Dr Bill Dennis

Nov 14, 2023 1h 1m

Send a textThis month Dr White talks with Dr Bill Dennis, a now-retired Family Physician from Henderson NC. Hear Dr Dennis's fond memories of his childhood, his career role models, his first career…

Guest: Dr Reb Snyder

Oct 09, 2023 56m

Send a textThis month Dr Thomas White talks with another one of his mentors and role models - Dr. Christopher "Reb" Snyder. This is a very honest, heart-felt, introspective conversation, which will…

Guest: Dr. William Hedrick

Aug 28, 2023 55m

Send a textIn this episode of "The Family Doctor," we chat with Dr. William Hedrick, who recently retired after 61 years in practice in the same location in Raleigh. Listen as we learn about Dr.…

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

The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. has published 44 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 54m.

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