If your New Year’s resolution makes you tired just reading it… you already voted no and likely will not follow through. Every January we do the same thing: More goals. More rules. More pressure. And then we’re shocked when our hormones revolt by February. Here’s the science reality check: Your body doesn’t experience “ambition.” It experiences: - Cortisol spikes - Decision fatigue - Dopamine overload - Inflammatory noise So let's do something different this year!! Let's STOP doing something or take something off your plate this year! If it doesn't fulfill you stop doing it! 🧬 New Year’s Resolution: What are you doing LESS of? Let's remove the interference that gets in the way of goals! Why subtraction works: - Fewer daily decisions → lower cortisol + better insulin sensitivity - Less constant stimulation → dopamine receptors re-sensitize - Less stress input → nervous system exits survival mode - Less clutter → mitochondria actually do their job Translation: Your cells prefer calm consistency over heroic effort. Examples of powerful anti-resolutions: - Less late-night scrolling (your circadian rhythm says thank you) - Less over-explaining (your nervous system loves clean boundaries) - Less chasing every new wellness trend - Less reacting. More choosing. - less saying yes to additional tasks - less late night events - less daytime distractions 👉 What’s ONE thing you’re intentionally taking OFF your plate this year to support your hormones, metabolism, or nervous system? Drop it below. This year, subtraction is the strategy.

📊 EMR Reality Check — Review This Before Class Starts One of the biggest time-wasters I see in new DPC / functional / IV clinics is choosing an EMR based on vibes, sales demos, or what another provider uses… instead of what your business model actually requires. So before we kick off the course, I’ve uploaded a master EMR comparison chart inside the course resources. This is not a recommendation list just a decision framework. What the chart compares (at a glance): - DPC membership support vs insurance/RCM This is so important for monthly billing - Patient portal, scheduling, telehealth, eRx - Labs & ordering (including functional labs) - Inventory tracking & IV workflows - Pre-built templates - AI features (what’s real vs marketing) 👀Review the chart and start noticing: - What kind of clinic you’re actually building - Where certain systems clearly do not support your revenue streams - Why many advanced clinics use a stack, not a single tool We’ll break this down together in class and I’ll show you: - Which EMRs fit which clinic models - Common mistakes that lock people into the wrong system for years - How to avoid rebuilding your tech stack 6–12 months in This review will save you money, time, and a lot of frustration later. 📌 The goal right now is familiarity, not decisions. Clarity comes fast once you see the whole picture. — Courtney

New Year. New Practice. New Rules of Engagement. We’re officially 12 days out, which means the energy is building—and that’s exactly what we want. The course will be open the Friday before so you can spend your weekend looking over the first week. The course has moving pieces, so all modules grow and ae updated weekly , feel free to browse ahead but keep in mind the platform grows and builds as we get into each week. I will post open group discussion here. Feel free to do the same. If you have a question, likely someone else does as well! There are still colleagues and joining us over the next 2 weeks. 🧠 One Platform. Starting now, Skool is our single home base for all things: - DPC Launch questions - Business structure + strategy - Branding, pricing, systems, and scaling - Wins, blockers, and “wait…is this normal?” moments - You can Chat/ DM anything on here and when the course starts I will have my calendar pinned at the top of the course and you can easily reach me there. - Messages in my chat in Skool also get copied to my email and I receive a notification so I should be able to get to private questions in a timely manner as I check SKool messages a few times a day. 📌 If it’s related to DPC Launch, post it here. This keeps conversations searchable, answers shared, and momentum collective—not fragmented across DMs, texts, emails, and social platforms. This boundary isn’t about restriction.It’s about respecting focus, time, and velocity—yours and mine. NOW THE FUN STUFF!! 🔮 New Year Builder Mindset: Think Like a Brand, Not a Side Hustle As you head into the New Year, here’s your first mental upgrade: Stop thinking, “I’m starting a clinic.” Start thinking, “I’m building a brand with infrastructure.” Over the next 12 weeks, we’ll go deep on: - Naming that IS SCALABLE! - Messaging that attracts the right patients- BETTER PATIENTS=BETTER WORKFLOW - Visual identity that signals confidence and legitimacy - Systems that make your practice feel real on Day 1: I have built a comparative EMR Chart -

⏰ Prep Ahead: CPA Conversations Before Classes Start Classes for The DPC Launch Program begin January 12. If you want to be a step ahead (and reduce stress once the program starts), now is the time to schedule a CPA meeting. Not because you need answers today—but because good strategy requires lead time. 🧠 Why This Matters Now Early in the program, we’ll talk about: - Legal structure decisions - S-Corp timing - Payroll vs distributions - Retirement strategy (Solo 401(k), employer contributions, SECURE Act advantages) These are not “figure it out later” topics. The clinicians who win: - Book the CPA call early - Show up prepared - Use professionals strategically—not reactively 🧾 Don’t Know Where to Start? Use This Guide If you’re not sure what to ask a CPA, we’ve got you covered. 📁 Folder 03 → CPA Intake Questionnaire This guide helps you: - Organize your thoughts - Clarify your business model - Identify what you don’t know yet - Have a productive first conversation (instead of a vague one) Fill it out before your appointment and bring it with you. ⚠️ Important Disclaimer (Please Read) The CPA Intake Questionnaire and all financial materials in this program are provided for educational purposes only. They do not constitute: - Tax advice - Legal advice - Financial planning advice All tax elections, payroll decisions, and retirement strategies must be reviewed and implemented with a licensed CPA familiar with your state and situation. This program helps you ask better questions—it does not replace professional counsel. ✅ Action Step (Optional but Smart) If possible: - Schedule a CPA meeting before January 12 - Or at least identify a CPA you’ll work with during the program Future you will thank present you. We’ll go deep on structure once class begins—but preparation now makes execution smoother later. Here's the Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-3TWjfjYL55ZlnkhGcayQqRNKSOMIXIOjUk7Mx9_wbo/edit?usp=sharing

Today isn’t just Christmas... It’s also the deepest part of winter, when daylight is shortest—and biologically, that matters more than most people realize. Here’s the science nugget most people miss 👇 The winter solstice marks the turning point. From here on out, daylight slowly increases. Your brain notices this before your calendar does. 🧠 Light = instructions for your hormones Sunlight hitting your eyes (not your skin) sends signals to the hypothalamus—the command center for: • Melatonin (sleep) • Cortisol (energy) • Serotonin (mood) • Downstream estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid signaling Less light = more melatonin, slower metabolism, lower motivation. More morning light = better circadian rhythm, hormone timing, and mood stability. ☀️ Vitamin D is part of the story—but not the whole story Yes, vitamin D is synthesized via UVB exposure. But here’s the overlooked truth: Most of winter hormone disruption isn’t just low vitamin D —It’s circadian misalignment from insufficient daylight exposure. That’s why people can be “normal” on labs and still feel: • Flat • Inflamed • Exhausted • Moody • More sugar-craving than usual 🌱 Tiny holiday reset (doable, not perfect)• 5–10 minutes of outdoor morning light daily (no sunglasses) • Vitamin D + K2 if you’re not getting sun • Earlier bedtime = better melatonin rhythm • Walks after meals → glucose + mood win 🎄 Christmas is symbolic for a reason. Across cultures, light festivals show up at the darkest time of year—not randomly, but biologically. Light is information. Your body is listening. ✨ From here on out, the days get longer—and so does your capacity to feel better.