The Financial Education Every Doctor Needs (But Never Got) feat. Dr. Mike Mackney

Why do so many highly educated healthcare professionals feel lost when it comes to money? From student debt to investing, doctors, dentists, and chiropractors often graduate with six figures of debt and zero financial training. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with New York-based dentist and personal finance educator Dr. Mike Mackney to unpack the financial lessons that every healthcare provider should have learned in school—but didn’t.

Together, they explore how to shift from survival mode to wealth-building, the difference between good and bad debt, and why investing early (even $50 at a time) can change your future. Dr. Mike shares his journey from dental school debt to owning multiple rental properties, the mindset shifts that helped him get there, and the simple habits that can help any healthcare provider take control of their financial future.

Key Takeaways:
- Financial literacy is the missing piece in healthcare education. Most medical programs teach treatment—not wealth—and it’s costing providers years of financial freedom.
- Debt isn’t always bad—it’s a tool. Dr. Mackney explains how understanding good vs. bad debt can open doors to ownership, real estate investing, and long-term wealth.
- Start small, start early. Even minimal investments create valuable financial habits and compound knowledge over time.
- Lifestyle creep kills freedom. The fastest way to lose financial progress is by inflating expenses as income rises—intentional spending builds sustainable success.

About the Guest:
Dr. Mike Mackney is a New York-based dentist on a mission to simplify personal finance and investing for busy healthcare professionals. A full-time clinician turned educator, Dr. Mackney began teaching himself the fundamentals of wealth-building during dental school, eventually expanding into real estate, stocks, and financial coaching. Through his growing social media presence, he helps doctors and dentists take control of their finances, break free from debt anxiety, and build the financial future they deserve.

Learn all about Dr. Mike and how you can work with him: https://www.investwithadds.com/

Follow Dr. Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investwitha_dds/
Follow Dr. Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michael-mackney-818235301/

Resources:
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Join The Uncharted CEO: An 8-week immersive experience for clinic owners designed to increase revenue, maximize profits, and build cash flow systems that create freedom NOW, not at 65: https://sheslaystheday.mykajabi.com/the-uncharted-ceo-program

Join The Uncharted Collective: A Membership for Healthcare Professionals to Build a Profitable Personal Brand in Just 2 Hours a Week: https://sheslaystheday.mykajabi.com/the-uncharted-collective

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Webinar
02:29 Guest Bio
03:47 Opening Prayer
04:41 Dr. Mike’s Background
06:21 Cost of Dentistry
08:15 Gaining Baseline Knowledge
11:00 Do Something Different
15:15 Dept is a Tool
18:23 Imposter Syndrome
23:29 Industry Pushback
27:08 Response from Employees & Clients
33:10 Start Small Build Habits
35:28 Lifestyle Creep
41:25 Spouse Alignment
43:04 Branches of Real Estate
46:05 Move to Long Form Teaching
48:19 Balancing Brand & Career
53:11 Wrap Up