In episode 6 of The One Percent Doctor, Adam Lamb sits down with Dr. Maureen “Moe” Gibbons, an ER physician turned health coach, to explore her unconventional journey from lifeguard to lifestyle medicine pioneer. Dr. Moe shares her inspiring story of overcoming burnout, losing 50 pounds, and building a 1,300-patient remote practice — all while navigating the challenges of emergency medicine, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation.

Tune in to hear how vulnerability, purpose, and persistence can reshape a medical career — and a life.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:45] From athletic trainer to med school on a honeymoon
[00:03:25] Taking on $450k in student debt
[00:05:10] Working nights and building a family
[00:06:39] Burnout and the shift toward wellness coaching
[00:08:57] Losing 50 pounds and finding clarity
[00:11:05] Starting her remote practice with one patient
[00:13:08] Scaling to 1,300 patients in one year
[00:14:58] Coaching physicians through transition
[00:17:26] Paying for speed and accelerating growth
[00:19:12] “Don’t wait until tomorrow” mindset
[00:20:14] The power of language and identity
[00:22:41] How self-development impacts relationships
[00:24:38] Differentiating who’s ready for change
[00:25:56] Regaining health and circadian rhythm
[00:28:33] Heart disease diagnosis and lifestyle reality check
[00:29:43] Writing Happy First during the pandemic
[00:31:07] From control to surrender: the personal awakening
[00:33:01] Helping others feel less alone
[00:34:44] Slowing down to grow
[00:36:07] Where to find Dr. Moe online

QUOTES
“Maybe I don't know best... and that's what cracked the door open to healing.” — Dr. Moe Gibbons“

If you don’t want to look inside, don’t slow down.” — Dr. Moe Gibbons“

You are made of what makes up the stars. You are a miracle in human form.” — Happy First by Dr. Moe Gibbons“

Most doctors don’t need another degree — they need clarity, courage, and community.” — Adam Lamb

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Dr. Mo Gibbons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmoegibbons/

Adam Lamb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamlamb33/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.lamb.718/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lamb-tx/

WEBSITE
One Percent Doctor: OnePercentDoctor.com