Your GPS Doc

05/27/2026

𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 “𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞”.

Not to my face. On notes two doctors passed between them during a family meeting I requested because my mother-in-love was critically ill and dying.

I never would have known had my sister-in-love not looked at the piece of paper as it was passed in front of her.

This is why I advocate for others.
This is why I teach communities how to advocate for themselves.

And this is why I work with hospitals and medical/dental/nursing/pharmacy schools to train clinicians how to restore humanity in the exam room.
For their patients… and for themselves.

Because flippant doctors and nurses aren’t bad people. They are usually good people who have had their empathy drained from them one patient encounter in broken systems at a time.

My mother-in-love survived that hospital stay. I know it was because of my advocacy.
And while she’s no longer with us, I will forever be grateful for being persistent. If that’s “high maintenance”, I’m buying the T-shirt.

We don’t want our patients and families having these kind of experiences. We can do better.

05/21/2026

Join us next Thursday (5/28) at 7 pm ET to learn about brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, advocating for your loved ones, and so much more!

📣 This is more than a webinar—it’s a conversation that could change how you think about brain health.

We’re one week away from:
“It Starts with a Conversation: Taking the First Step in Brain Health”

Featuring two powerful voices bringing both expertise and lived experience:

🎙️ Dr. Bashir Easter
Patient Advocate, Former Caregiver, Founder of Melanin Minded LLC

🎙️ Dr. Nicole Rochester
Physician Advocate, Founder & CEO of Your GPS Doc, LLC

Together, they’ll share what to look for, how to take action, and how to navigate care with confidence—without stigma.

✨ Whether you’re interested in your own brain health or supporting someone you love, this conversation is for you. Let’s “Raise the Volume” together.

🗓️ Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM EST

👉🏽 Save your spot (invite friends and family members) by registering today: https://bit.ly/AlzInColorWebinar1_05-28-2026

Your GPS Doc

05/19/2026

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐨𝐰.”

We’ve all heard those words. But when was the last time a patient truly felt seen?

Years ago, I sat in a hospital room with my late father and watched a busy doctor walk in, never make eye contact, and walk out in under 3 minutes. My dad looked at me — confused and scared. I am a physician and I still felt helpless.

That moment changed everything.

Now I work with hospitals and health systems to restore what our healthcare system has quietly been losing— 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

My signature workshop teaches clinical staff and healthcare providers how to infuse empathy into patient encounters using my proprietary framework: The 90 Second Encounter™.

90 seconds. ⏰
That’s all it takes to make a patient feel heard.
To rebuild trust.
To remind a burned-out provider why they went into medicine in the first place.

If you’re a healthcare leader who knows your team is capable of more — I’d love to talk.

Drop a ❤️ below if you believe empathy is a clinical skill, not just a personality trait.

🗓️ Schedule a call with me using the link on my website, www.yourgpsdoc.com. Let’s talk about what restoring humanity looks like in your organization.

The90SecondEncounter

05/19/2026

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐨𝐰.”

We've all heard those words. But when was the last time a patient truly felt seen?

Years ago, I sat in a hospital room with my late father and watched a doctor walk in, never make eye contact, and walk out in under 3 minutes. My dad looked at me — confused and scared. I was a physician and I still felt helpless.

That moment changed everything.

Now I work with hospitals and health systems to restore what our healthcare system has quietly been losing— 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

My signature workshop teaches clinical staff and healthcare providers how to infuse empathy into patient encounters using my proprietary framework: The 90 Second Encounter™.

90 seconds. ⏰
That's all it takes to make a patient feel heard.
To rebuild trust.
To remind a burned-out provider why they went into medicine in the first place.

If you're a healthcare leader who knows your team is capable of more — I'd love to talk.

Drop a ❤️ below if you believe empathy is a clinical skill, not just a personality trait.

🗓️ Schedule a call with me using the link on my website, www.yourgpsdoc.com. Let's talk about what restoring humanity looks like in your organization.

05/15/2026

Prior to my grandmother being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease over a decade ago, my family did not talk about dementia or brain health.

We need to have these conversations, especially in families and communities of color.

It’s not about doom and gloom.
It’s about recognizing the signs, preparing for what may come, AND maintaining our brain health.

Join us for ’s upcoming webinar:
“It Starts with a Conversation: Taking the First Step in Brain Health”

This session will help you better understand brain health, recognize early signs of memory and thinking changes, and take that first step toward support—for yourself or someone you love.

I’m honored to share my lived experience as a caregiver and my professional experience helping patients and families navigate the healthcare system and advocate for their needs.

🗓️ Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏱️ 7:00–8:00 PM EST

Register here: https://bit.ly/AlzInColorWebinar1_05-28-2026

And invite someone you love to this conversation that could make all the difference.

       

05/12/2026

When I launched Your GPS Doc in 2017, I had a dream, a desire, and a calling to provide information, support and advocacy for patients and families navigating the complicated healthcare system.

Over the last 9 years, my company has grown and evolved in ways I could never imagine.
There have been pivots— things that worked and things that did not work.
One thing has been consistent— EVERY step has led to the next.

In 2026 there is a unifying theme- Your GPS Doc is a training company.

We haven’t abandoned our roots, we’ve expanded them. We work with the following 3 audiences:
✅ Hospitals, Healthcare Organizations, and Professional schools who want to transform clinical care and address clinician burnout through the restoration of human connection and empathy
✅ Physicians exploring a career in Professional Healthcare Advocacy who want a roadmap and expert business coaching
✅ Faith-based and community organization leaders who want to be the catalyst for eliminating health inequities through self-advocacy and healthcare navigation training

If you want to partner with us and be part of the transformation, check out our NEW website at www.yourgpsdoc.com!

Special thanks to Thomas Adams of Buzz Ur Brand for translating my vision into a beautiful updated website.

We are optimizing the human side of healthcare— one organization, one community, one physician at a time.

05/04/2026

“𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.”

I just heard this on a podcast about dating. (That’s a story for another day.😉)

I stopped in my tracks because it is SO TRUE!

Our lives are punctuated by a series of decisions that ultimately shape our happiness and fulfillment (or lack thereof).

Let me be 100% honest with you for a moment.

The decisions that I have made before I was “ready” are my best decisions.
*Having children before I completed my medical training
*Starting a business with no entrepreneurial experience (and as the primary breadwinner and with a child going off to college and…)
*Going to Ghana (see pic below) 6 months after my divorce was finalized while still paying off debt from legal fees

The decisions I pondered/explored/analyzed/agonized over were some of my worst decisions.
*Getting Boho braids (IYKYK)
*Getting Berber carpet with a dog in the home
*Staying in an unhealthy and unhappy marriage.

Stop putting your dreams on hold because you’re waiting to be “ready”. When an amazing opportunity presents itself that is aligned with where you want to go and who you want to be, say YES and things will align in your favor.

By the way, the spring cohort of my coaching program for physicians who want to launch a successful health advocacy business with ease starts in 2 days. You’re not ready, but I’d still love to work with you. My DMs are open.

And for everyone else- share your story of doing something amazing before you were ready. Let’s motivate everyone on this app to begin living their best lives TODAY.

05/01/2026

PHYSICIANS- You did not sacrifice your early adulthood for this!

You wanted to help.
You desired to heal.

Instead, you’re checking boxes, rushing through human encounters, burying your feelings, and struggling with the reality that, despite your best efforts, you are not making the difference you dreamed about.

I’m not saying you need to quit your job.
But I am saying there is more.

I’d love to work with you to help you build your dream health advocacy business.

To learn more: bit.ly/NHAcall
We could literally talk today and your life can begin to change tomorrow.

05/01/2026

👨🏼‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️Physicians- imagine if 20 minutes could completely change the way you see yourself, your work and your purpose.

If you have questions about professional health advocacy, let’s talk: bit.ly/NHAcall

P.S. My coaching program for physicians who want to transition into health advocacy (full time or as a side gig) starts in 7 days! You should join us!