Welcome back to another inspiring episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with your host, Dr. Alex Schloe!

In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with Dr. Latifat Akintade, a board-certified gastroenterologist, coach, and founder of Money Fit MD. Dr. Latifat shares how she paid off six-figure student loans in just 2.5 years, built a real estate portfolio, and took a year-long trip around the world with her husband and three kids—all while still practicing medicine on her terms.

She breaks down her journey from burnout prevention to intentional living, and how real estate and mindset mastery gave her the power to choose. From paying off debt to embracing financial independence and emotional clarity, Dr. Latifat is helping physicians move from feeling trapped to fully free.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why debt freedom is not the goal—freedom of choice is
✔️ The four key questions every new attending should ask about money
✔️ Why budgeting isn’t the answer—and what to focus on instead
✔️ How one hour per week can change your financial trajectory
✔️ How to work through money fear, scarcity, and shame
✔️ The mindset shift required to take a sabbatical or travel the world
✔️ How to calculate your “minimum viable expense” and design your dream life

🔥 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Budgeting won’t set you free—investing will
✔️ The power to walk away makes you a better physician
✔️ Your calendar and finances reveal your values—pay attention
✔️ You don’t need to be burned out to make a change
✔️ Having the right who in your life is more important than knowing how

Whether you’re looking to take a sabbatical, pivot into entrepreneurship, or simply feel less trapped by your job, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Latifat’s story is a powerful reminder that money is a tool—and freedom is possible for you, too.

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