March 9-30

THE DOCTOR LIFE REDESIGNED COHORT

A structured 4-week cohort to help you identify your why, design your ideal lifestyle, explore career pathways and make intentional decisions with financial clarity.

You don’t have to burn your life down to change it. You can redesign it intentionally.

Founding cohort begins March 9th 2026


Limited to 8–10 doctors

Why So Many Doctors Feel Stuck

You worked hard to get here.

Years of study.
Competitive exams.
Sacrifices most people never saw.

You achieved something difficult and very meaningful.

So why does it feel heavier than you expected?

For many doctors, the discomfort isn’t dramatic.

It’s subtle.

You love medicine - but you don’t love the pace.
You value impact - but not constant exhaustion.
You’re proud of your career - but unsure about the life it’s shaping.

You tell yourself:

  • “Maybe it’s just a tough rotation.”

  • “Maybe I just need to be more resilient.”

  • “Maybe this is what success requires.”

At the same time, you notice:

  • You don’t want your entire identity to be your job.

  • Financial security feels non-negotiable.

  • You’re afraid of regret - in either direction.

  • You don’t want to waste everything you worked for.

So you stay in between.

Not ready to quit.
Not fully content staying.
Just thinking. Quietly.

This cohort exists for that space.

Not to push you out of medicine.
Not to convince you to stay.

But to help you think clearly - before you decide.

This Cohort is for you if…

  • You feel successful on paper but unsettled in reality.

  • You love medicine - but not the life it’s currently creating.

  • You’re questioning what comes next, but you don’t want to make an impulsive decision.

  • You’re afraid of wasting your training or disappointing others.

  • You don’t know if you’re burned out, misaligned, or just exhausted.

  • Financial security matters to you - and that fear is keeping you stuck.

  • You want structure, not vague motivation.

  • You’re ready to think deeply and take ownership of your next chapter.

It’s not for you if…

  • You’ve already decided to leave medicine and just need a business plan.

  • You want someone to tell you what to do.

  • You’re looking for therapy.

  • You aren’t ready to reflect honestly or take responsibility for your choices.

Week One

The Why Audit

Before making decisions, we clarify what’s actually driving them. We separate external expectations from your internal truth and we clarify your motivations - without judgement.


Live Session

March 9th 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30pm


Core exercises

Identity Timeline - Mapping who you were before medicine and who you became within it

The “Original Why” Reflection - What were you seeking when you chose this path?

Fear Inventory - What are you truly afraid of losing?

Burnout vs Misalignment Diagnostic


Outcome

Clarity around whether this is exhaustion, solving or misalignment.


Week Two

Lifestyle Architecture

Most doctors design their career first and hope life fits around it. During this week we reverse that, we explore your ideal lifestyle and then we work backwards.


Live Session

March 16th 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30pm


Core Exercises

Ideal Week Blueprint (hour-by-hour design)

Morning & Energy Mapping

Non-Negotiables List

Lifestyle Cost Reality Check

Future Self Visualisation


Outcome

A clear vision of the life you actually want.


Week Three

Financial Clarity & Risk Planning

Financial fear keeps many doctors stuck - even when they know something needs to change. During this week we remove panic and we make a financial plan.


Live Session

March 23rd 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30pm


Themes 

Identifying your real financial baseline

Separating perceived risk from actual risk

Understanding income bridge strategies

Planning phased transitions instead of impulsive exits

Creating stability before change


Lunch Break

A realistic financial framework that replaces vague fear with informed strategy.


Week Four

Career Architecture & Decision Mapping

Now we evaluate your options realistically. You’ll leave with a grounded 6-month action plan - not just ideas.


Live Session

March 30th 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30pm


Core Exercises

Career Possibility Map

Skills Transfer Inventory

Alignment Scoring System

6-Month Transition Plan

Regret Minimisation Framework


Outcome

A structured, personalised plan for your next step - whether that’s staying, redesigning, or transitioning.


This is not about pushing you toward one decision. It’s about equipping you to make a conscious one.

What You’ll Receive + Details

Duration: 4 weeks

Live Sessions: Mondays (90 minutes)

Format: Live via Zoom (replays available)

Start Date: March 9th 2026

Cohort Size: Limited to 8–10 doctors

  • Each week, we meet live for a focused, structured session designed to move you from reflection to clarity to action. These are not open-ended discussions - each call follows the Doctor Life Redesigned framework, with guided teaching, practical exercises, and space for thoughtful conversation.

    You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share reflections, and gain perspective from other doctors navigating similar decisions.

    Replays will be available if you can’t attend live, but being present allows you to fully engage in the process.

  • You’ll receive a structured workbook that anchors the entire experience. This is where the real work happens.

    Inside, you’ll find guided exercises, reflection prompts, financial planning tools, career mapping frameworks, and space to build your personalised life blueprint.

    It’s designed to move beyond vague journaling - combining thoughtful self-inquiry with practical decision-making tools.

    By the end of the four weeks, you won’t just have clarity in your head - you’ll have it on paper.

  • You’ll be part of a small, carefully selected group of doctors who are navigating similar questions.

    The WhatsApp community provides space for accountability, reflection, and ongoing support between sessions. It’s a place to ask questions, share insights, and feel less alone in the in-between stage.

    This is not a high-noise group chat - it’s an intentionally designed for thoughtful conversation and encouragement throughout the cohort.

Meet the Founder

I’m a former surgical doctor who spent over a decade building a career that looked right on paper but didn’t feel fully aligned in reality. Medicine shaped me, challenged me, and even healed parts of my past. But eventually, I realised I had built my identity around achievement and expectation rather than intention. Leaving surgery wasn’t impulsive; it was a gradual awakening. I began redesigning my life consciously - exploring lifestyle, financial security, and career possibilities in a structured way. The Doctor Life Redesigned Cohort was born from that process. Not as a rejection of medicine, but as a framework for doctors who want clarity before making their next move.

Investment

Founding Cohort Investment: £397

Payment options:
• Pay in full
• Or 2 payments of £205

This founding round is intentionally priced lower as we build the first cohort and case studies. Future rounds will increase in price.

Because this is a small, live experience, places are limited.

Applications are reviewed to ensure the group is aligned and committed to the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You don’t need to be. This cohort is not about pushing you toward one outcome. It’s designed for doctors who are in the in-between stage - questioning, reflecting and wanting clarity before making a decision.

    Whether you ultimately redesign within medicine, explore a hybrid path or transition out entirely, the goal is intentional decision-making, not impulsive change.

  • That’s exactly what we help you clarify. Many doctors struggle to distinguish between temporary exhaustion and deeper misalignment. Through the Why Audit and Lifestyle Architecture work, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of whether you need rest, boundary adjustments, structural redesign or something more significant.

  • Yes. Financial fear is one of the most common reasons doctors feel stuck. Week 3 focuses specifically on financial clarity, risk planning, and realistic transition strategies.

    The aim is not to encourage reckless decisions, but to replace vague fear with informed understanding.

  • If you feel successful on paper but unsettled in reality and you’re ready to think deeply about what you want next, this is likely a strong fit. Applications are reviewed to ensure the group is aligned and committed.

  • Live sessions are 90 minutes each Monday. In addition, you can expect approximately 1–2 hours per week to complete workbook exercises and reflection work. The depth of insight you gain will directly reflect the level of engagement you bring.

  • All sessions will be recorded and available for replay. However, attending live is encouraged where possible, as it allows for real-time discussion and deeper engagement.

  • No. While there is reflective work involved, this cohort is not therapy. It is a structured clarity and planning process designed to help you evaluate your lifestyle, career alignment, and next steps with intention.

  • Yes.

    If after attending the first session you genuinely feel this cohort is not the right fit, you may request a full refund within 14 days of the start date.

    Simply email diana@montalvostudio.com within that window and your payment will be returned.

    After 14 days, all payments are final due to the live and limited nature of the cohort.

    This policy exists to ensure you feel safe committing while maintaining the integrity of the group.

If this resonated with you, we invite you to apply.

This cohort is for doctors who are ready to think deeply, plan realistically, and redesign intentionally.

Applications are now open for the founding round.
Places are limited to maintain depth and discussion.

Get in Touch

  • 1. Program Access
    This is a 4-week live cohort program. Access includes live calls, workbook materials, and community access for the duration of the program.

    2. Refund Policy
    A 14-day no-questions-asked refund guarantee applies from the start date of the cohort. Refund requests must be made in writing via email within 14 days of the program start date.

    3. Payment Plans
    If you choose a payment plan, you agree to complete all remaining payments as scheduled.

    4. Intellectual Property
    All materials are for personal use only and may not be shared, reproduced, or distributed.

    5. No Medical or Financial Advice
    This program is educational and not a substitute for medical, financial, or legal advice.

    6. Community Conduct
    Respectful participation is required. I reserve the right to remove participants engaging in harmful behaviour.