Best Matthew Rothwell Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond the Exam Room: Building a Thriving DPC with Dr. John Rothwell, APRN 43:39

4h ago43:39

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Send us a text John Rothwell's journey from Army medevac paramedic to owner of a thriving Direct Primary Care practice offers a blueprint for healthcare entrepreneurs seeking both clinical and business success. With over 1,000 patients and three nurse practitioners at Island Direct Primary Care in Florida, Rothwell demonstrates how values-based hea…

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Healing Through Horticulture: A Unique Healthcare Model with Terri Pinder, APRN 48:02

9d ago48:02

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Send us a text Terri Pinder, a nurse practitioner with over two decades of experience, joins us for an enlightening episode exploring how she combines her passion for horticulture with healthcare through the innovative Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Discover how her unique practice, "Intentionally Well," emphasizes not only functional medicine bu…

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Empowering Change: The DPC Launchpad Story 46:34

21d ago46:34

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Send us a text This episode celebrates the successful inaugural DPC Launchpad Conference, highlighting how it fostered a sense of community among nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The reflections from the hosts reveal not only the achievements of the event but also the challenges faced and lessons learned for future conferences. • Empha…

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“On the Problem of Party Organization” (The Gutian Resolution—Part Three) 25:46

2M ago25:46

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Mao discusses problems in party organization and how to fix them. Further reading: Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 “On the Revolutionary “Three-in-One” Combination” Epis…

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“The Problem of Correcting Erroneous and Nonproletarian Ideological Tendencies in the Party” (The Gutian Resolution—Part Two) 31:43

2M ago31:43

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We continue our textual analysis of the Gutian Resolution. Further reading: Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Mao Zedong, “On Correcting Mistaken Ideas in the Party” “Bury…

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The Gutian Resolution (End of 1929) (Part One) 25:53

2M ago25:53

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On the importance of the Resolution, and a beginning discussion of the actual text. Further reading: Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Mao Zedong, “On Correcting Mistaken …

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Two Letters and “On Correcting Mistaken Ideas in the Party” (November to December 1929) 30:22

3M ago30:22

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We look at two letters written by Mao on November 28, 1929, and introduce our discussion of “On Correcting Mistaken Ideas in the Party” and the other parts of the Gutian Resolution. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the …

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The Battle for Shanghang (mid-September 1929) 20:00

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The Communists take the fortified city of Shanghang in southwestern Fujian. Further reading and watching: Agnes Smedley, The Great Road: The Life and Times of Chu Teh [Zhu De] The Battle for Dien Bien Phu Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan t…

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The Politburo in Shanghai Discusses the Line Struggle in the Red Army and Issues the September Instruction 21:54

3M ago21:54

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The Central Committee turns out to support centralized leadership. Also, the Comintern publishes Mao’s obituary. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Joseph …

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Mao gets Kicked from Party Leadership, and Organizes a Land Reform in Western Fujian 24:15

3M ago24:15

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The line struggle continues and does not go Mao’s way. Plus, comments on the historiography. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Joseph Fewsmith, Forging Le…

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Mao’s 14 June 1929 Letter to Lin Biao 33:32

4M ago33:32

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We continue our close reading of Mao’s letter to Lin Biao. In this episode, Mao discusses the roving rebel band mentality and the organizational state of affairs in the army, party, and mass organizations. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From …

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The Line Struggle Between Mao Zedong and Zhu De (May to June 1929) 36:22

4M ago36:22

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The Party Center’s intervention in the Fourth Red Army combines with a string of military victories to bring a simmering dispute between Mao and Zhu to a head. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the J…

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From Pandemic Graduate to Direct Care Pioneer: Kathleen Trocki's Entrepreneurial Journey in Healthcare 37:24

5M ago37:24

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Send us a text Discover how Kathleen Trocki turned her passion for patient care into a thriving direct primary care practice in Bradenton, Florida. With a wealth of experience from working in cardiac and intensive care units, Kathleen faced the unique challenge of graduating during the pandemic, only to dive headfirst into the high-pressure world o…

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Breaking Free from Corporate Medicine: Krystle Dillon’s Journey to Direct Primary Care and Holistic Wellness 54:05

7M ago54:05

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Send us a text What if you could transform your professional life and find a deeper sense of fulfillment? In this episode, Krystle Dillon, a nurse practitioner from Olivia, Minnesota, shares her awe-inspiring journey from a young certified nursing assistant to an established family nurse practitioner. Krystle dives into her evolving career, detaili…

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Overcoming Adversity: Lisa Magary’s Rise in Direct Primary Care 37:20

7M ago37:20

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Send us a text What happens when a seasoned respiratory therapist transitions into a successful nurse practitioner and then takes the leap into entrepreneurship? Join us as Lisa Magary, DNP, ARNP, CPNP, FNP-BC shares her compelling journey, detailing how she navigated various roles in healthcare to create a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice that i…

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From Hospital Floors to Direct Primary Care Success: Tori Prendergast’s Inspiring Journey 41:09

8M ago41:09

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a nurse transitions from hospital work to running a thriving direct primary care practice? Join us as we chat with Tori Prendergast, a family nurse practitioner from Northern Indiana, who shares her remarkable journey from being a float nurse to owning her own practice. Tori opens up about her father's mentorship, h…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Helen Tackitt’s Journey to a thriving Direct Primary Care Practice 59:51

8M ago59:51

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Send us a text Can burnout lead to something profoundly positive? Join us as we sit down with Helen Tackitt, a remarkable nurse practitioner from Mebane, North Carolina, who proves it can. Helen’s journey from the high-pressure world of inpatient nursing to successfully opening her own direct primary care clinic is nothing short of inspiring. She s…

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The Red Army Victorious: The Conquest of Several Counties in Jiangxi and Fujian in the Spring of 1929 29:46

9M ago29:46

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The conquest of Yudu, Xingguo, Ningdu, Longyan, and Yongding counties by the Fourth Red Army. Zhu De reminisces. Also, poetry. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-Decembe…

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Matthew Simone’s Mission: Building Trust and Community in Direct Primary Care 47:56

9M ago47:56

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to pivot from psychology to becoming a leading nurse practitioner? Join us as we chat with Matthew Simone from Homesteady Health, who shares his compelling journey from working in a psychiatric ICU in San Diego to pioneering a Direct Primary Care practice in Trumansburg, New York. Listen to Matthew's stori…

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From Managed Care to Independent Practice: Jennifer Parker’s Journey to Direct Primary Care Entrepreneurship 37:41

9M ago37:41

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Send us a text How can a nurse practitioner transition from a career in managed care to becoming a successful entrepreneur? Join us as Jennifer Parker, a dedicated NP from Newport Ritchie, Florida, shares her compelling story. Starting as an LPN and navigating her way to establishing her own Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, Jennifer reveals the …

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Transforming Patient Care: Brian Fretwell’s Journey from Emergency Medicine to Direct Primary Care Innovation 48:04

10M ago48:04

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Send us a text Imagine stepping into the world of medicine not just to heal, but to transform the very fabric of healthcare. That's the story Brian Fretwell, Physician Assistant and founder of Direct Primary Care Associates, shares with us - a tale of shifting from the high-stakes arena of emergency medicine to pioneering a practice that puts patie…

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Redefining Patient Care: Alesha Logan's Journey to a Compassionate Direct Primary Care Practice 42:57

10M ago42:57

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from traditional healthcare and pioneer a clinic centered around true patient care? Join us as Alesha Logan, DNP takes us through her transformation from a critical care nurse to a trailblazer in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) world. With a heart for service and an entrepreneurial spi…

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Mao Tells Zhou Enlai about Guerrilla Warfare 24:14

11M ago24:14

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Mao’s April 5, 1929 reply to Zhou Enlai. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 David Apter and Tony Saich, Revolutionary Discourse in Mao’s Republic Tony Saic…

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Pioneering Direct Primary Care: Kelly Botta's Journey of Resilience and Innovation in Family Medicine 42:21

11M ago42:21

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Send us a text When you're at the crossroads of your career, sometimes the road less traveled leads to the most fulfilling destinations. Kelly Botta, a Physician Assistant with a fire for change, invites us into her world where she transformed her professional trajectory from the confines of traditional medicine to the boundless horizons of her own…

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Charting a New Course in Healthcare: Mandy DeMeritt's Leap from Corporate Medicine to Direct Primary Care Pioneer 38:36

11M ago38:36

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Send us a text When Mandy DeMeritt, a spirited family nurse practitioner, decided to pivot from corporate medicine to launching her own direct primary care clinic, she carved a path through the healthcare wilderness that demanded resilience, innovation, and a holistic touch. Our conversation touches on Mandy's transformative journey from a pre-med …

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The Party Center Attempts to Assert Control over the Red Army and Orders Mao and Zhu to Report to Shanghai 22:24

12M ago22:24

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A close look at Zhou Enlai’s February 7, 1929, letter to Mao Zedong and Zhu De. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 E. H. Carr, Foundations of a Planned Eco…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Michael Menchaca's Shift to Direct Primary Care and the Path to Patient-Provider Harmony 41:20

12M ago41:20

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Send us a text Embarking on a healthcare revolution, Michael Menchaca joined me to unravel his inspiring transformation from the conventional grind of fee-for-service to the liberating world of direct primary care with the establishment of Amenity DPC. Imagine a practice where the watchwords are presence and connection, not just in the clinic but a…

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Empowering Independent Providers: A Dynamic Dialogue with Shane Grindle, DNP 29:49

1y ago29:49

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Send us a text Shane Grindle, DNP is a dynamic entrepreneur, renowned for co-founding Aquarian Clinic, a pioneering DPC clinic established in 2022. As the visionary behind Shane Grindle Consulting, he empowers fellow advanced practice providers to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations. Juggling two thriving enterprises, he shares his expertise …

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Mao’s March 20 Letter to the Central Committee, and the 5th Red Army’s Retreat from the Jinggangshan (January to April 1929) 25:08

1y ago25:08

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Mao plans to expand guerrilla warfare, and meets up with Peng Dehuai in Ruijin. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Stephen Averill, Revolution in the Highl…

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Mastering the Art of Multitasking: An inspiring journey with Penni Vachon, APRN 28:17

1y ago28:17

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Send us a text In this captivating episode, I am delighted to be joined by the dynamic Penni Vachon, APRN, who effortlessly juggles home life with four distinctive businesses, alongside a thriving Facebook page. Her ability to navigate this diverse landscape has truly shaped her into the remarkable entrepreneur she is today. Thank you for joining u…

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Integrating passion: Elevating Women's Health in Solo DPC Practice with Jodi Segel, MS, APRN, FNP-C 36:39

1y ago36:39

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Send us a text Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the journey of Jodi Segel, a dedicated family nurse practitioner for 17 years. Discover how her fervor for women's health and integrative medicine has shaped her practice at Southern Direct Primary Care in Smithville, Texas. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on holistic health…

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Unveiling Excellence: Monica McKitterick, FNP-C's Evolution from Solo Practitioner to Leading Multiple Clinics and Providers 39:39

1y ago39:39

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Send us a text Embark on a captivating episode as I engage in a conversation with Monica McKitterick, FNP-C, the proprietor of the flourishing Impact Family Wellness in Cedar Park, TX. Monica unfolds her remarkable transition from a solo practitioner to overseeing a team of nurse practitioners and establishing satellite clinics. Tune in to discover…

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On the Experience of the National Bourgeoisie in the New Democratic Revolution 26:43

1y ago26:43

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Some reflections on the experience of Shanghai capitalists after 1949 prompted by the ‘Notice to Merchants and Intellectuals’ that Mao issued after taking Changting in 1929. Further reading: Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Yao Wenyuan, “On th…

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Transitioning from ER to DPC ownership with Chelsea Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 32:46

1y ago32:46

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Send us a text In this compelling episode of The DPC NP, I had the pleasure of delving into the transformative journey of Chelsea Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Having initially thrived as a nurse practitioner in the fast-paced environment of an ER, she courageously ventured into the realm of independent Direct Primary Care family practice. The episode …

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A New Communist Order in Changting (March 1929) 34:07

1y ago34:07

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Looking at what Mao and Zhu De did to install a new Communist order after conquering Changting. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Agnes Smedley, The Great Road: The Life and Times of Chu Teh [Zhu De] Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of…

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