#139: A Personal Story of Disability & the Importance of Insurance: with Dr. Stephanie Pearson

Published: June 29, 2023, 5 a.m.

This episode is sponsored by @PearsonRavitz - a trusted partner in the insurance industry. In this episode, May and Tim interview Dr. Stephanie Pearson, a former OBGYN turned licensed broker in insurance and disability. Dr. Pearson shares her story of how a traumatic event during a delivery led her to discover the importance of disability insurance and change her career path. She recounts the details of the delivery and how she was kicked in the brachial plexus, which caused her to suffer a nerve injury and lose the ability to perform surgeries. The conversation highlights the need for healthcare professionals to protect themselves with disability insurance and the importance of understanding the coverage options available. About Dr. Stephanie Pearson: Stephanie Pearson, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a licensed broker specializing in disability and life insurance for physicians. Injured in the prime of her career as an OB/GYN, Stephanie was forced to pivot; through her own firsthand experience, she found a new calling in advocating for and educating her peers on their insurance needs. Stephanie\u2019s goal is to empower others to protect their most valuable asset: their ability to earn income. As a speaker, Stephanie combines her hard-won insurance expertise with her personal experience to address the physical and mental impact of physician disability, emphasizing the importance of proper coverage. Stephanie\u2019s background includes 9 years of medical practice after receiving her M.D. from Drexel Universities MCP/ Hahnemann College of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine), and completing a residency at Pennsylvania Hospital. She currently lives in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with her husband, their two children, and dogs. Stephanie Pearson, MD, FACOG\xa0 CEO and Insurance Advisor at PearsonRavitz\xa0 10 East Athens Avenue\xa0 Suite 208\xa0 Ardmore, PA 19003\xa0 610.658.3251\xa0 stephanie@pearsonravitz.com\xa0 Links! Website: www.pearsonravitz.com\xa0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniepearsonmd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephaniepearson \xa0 Looking for something specific? Here you go! [00:03:08] Medical neglect in the workplace.\xa0 [00:07:53] Tyranny of perfection in medicine.\xa0 [00:09:25] Disability insurance for physicians.\xa0 [00:16:32] Disability insurance for physicians.\xa0 [00:21:43] Disability Statistics for Workers.\xa0 [00:22:02] Life insurance statistics.\xa0 [00:26:18] Group Life Insurance Policies.\xa0 [00:30:52] Disability insurance policies.\xa0 [00:35:23] Occupation and insurance policies.\xa0 [00:40:25] Career shifts in medicine.\xa0 [00:44:12] Personalized disability insurance policies.\xa0 [00:51:23] High-risk activities for insurance.\xa0 [00:52:57] Insurance as a gamble.\xa0 [00:57:01] "Finagling" workers' comp system.\xa0 [01:01:35] Financial planning and adulting. Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.\xa0 The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or\xa0 guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.\xa0 The hosts,\xa0 May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.\xa0 If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at\xa0 bsfreemd.com (no www) AND sign up for our WEEKLY NEWSLETTER at https://www.bsfreemd.com/truthserum! And don\u2019t forget our new weekly DOCTALES livestreaming on Facebook and YouTube where you get to be part of the party! GET SOCIAL WITH US! Website: bsfreemd.com YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQ5Rm4eBWqbK5hSQ05--mw Rumble: https://rumble.com/search/video?q=bsfreemd Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree Newsletter: https://www.bsfreemd.com/truthserum