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Imagine trading the stress of seven-minute patient visits and two hours of nightly charting for a practice where you can truly connect with patients in a space that smells like apples instead of alcohol. That's exactly what Katlyn Agosta did when she founded Papaya Primary Care in Valrico, Florida—a journey she shares with remarkable candor in this captivating episode.

As a type 1 diabetic since age 15, Katlyn brings unique expertise and passion to her work with patients facing metabolic challenges. Her path from inpatient diabetes educator to burnt-out corporate healthcare provider to DPC owner offers a blueprint for nurse practitioners contemplating similar transitions. With refreshing honesty, she reveals the practical realities of starting from scratch—from finding affordable equipment on Facebook Marketplace to the emotional rollercoaster of building a patient panel that currently stands at 17 members.

What makes this conversation particularly valuable is that we're catching Katlyn at the beginning of her DPC journey, when every detail of getting started remains fresh. She shares specific pricing strategies ($75/month with a focus on metabolic syndrome patients), marketing approaches that actually work (local Facebook groups outperforming paid advertising), and practical considerations like EMR selection (she chose Hint) and finding clinical space (she rents 125 square feet within an aesthetics practice).

Beyond the business aspects, Katlyn's story illuminates the profound personal transformation possible through DPC. "I'm just now in a space in time where I can create connections," she reflects, describing how she's finally able to chaperone her son's field trip and pursue interests beyond medicine. Her vibrant clinic with its eye-catching mural represents not just a business but a philosophy—healthcare that feels welcoming rather than clinical.

Whether you're a seasoned DPC provider, considering opening your own practice, or simply interested in healthcare alternatives, this conversation offers invaluable insights into creating a practice built on connection, autonomy, and balance. Ready to reimagine what your professional life could be? Listen now and join Katlyn on her journey from burnout to breakthrough.

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