In this episode: healthcare and FIRE, why healthcare costs so much, physician burnout, patient–doctor allyship with Jordan Grumet

Download the free FI Life Jumpstart (https://mindfulfire.org/start)

Episode Summary

Who benefits when healthcare becomes more expensive—and less personal? Jordan Grumet returns to discuss The Healthcare Heist and his argument that corporate intermediaries undermine care. We explore electronic records, insurance, malpractice, and the pressures dividing patients and doctors. Jordan shares patient actions and a vision for change through shared storytelling, before discussing healthcare’s implications for FIRE and why happiness shouldn’t wait for retirement.

Guest Bio

Jordan Grumet is a physician, host of Earn and Invest, and author of Taking Stock, The Purpose Code, and The Healthcare Heist.

Resources & Books Mentioned

• Free FI Life Jumpstart (https://mindfulfire.org/start)
• The Healthcare Heist (https://amzn.to/4siVqPk)
• Taking Stock (https://amzn.to/4dIr3f6)
• The Purpose Code (https://amzn.to/4z3SXe0)
• The Citadel (https://amzn.to/4i7thpD)
• The Jungle (https://amzn.to/4dKwuKr)
• Being Mortal (https://amzn.to/4ia025q)
• Earn and Invest (https://www.earnandinvest.com/)
• The Purpose Code Substack (https://jordangrumet.substack.com/)

Guest Contact Information

Jordan’s website (https://jordangrumet.com/?utm_source=mindfufire.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-with-adam)

Key Takeaways

• Who Jordan believes profits from broken healthcare—and who pays the price.
• Why your doctor may be your ally, not the enemy.
• Practical ways to push back on denials and advocate for better care.
• Healthcare questions to answer before you leave your job.
• Why the life you want shouldn’t wait for your FIRE number.