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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 9 MIN

104: When a Defining Chapter Closes, Doctor Moms Begin Again

from Inspired Mom MDs · host Cindy Van Praag

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/104.Last summer it was one kid leaving for college. This summer, it's both — in the same week.Every morning I get my dog food and water in this one corner by my back door, where the shoes pile up every day without me even noticing. Mine. My daughter's. My son's, dirty from running outside. By next week, only mine will be there.I've done goodbye before. I've never had an empty house.Maybe yours isn't a college send-off. Maybe it's a job that ended, a marriage that changed shape, or a version of yourself you had to leave behind without much warning. Wherever you are, if something in your life is closing a chapter, this one's for you.This is about life transition as a doctor mom — and who you get to be on the other side of it.Text me your thoughts on the episode!Loved this one? A rating/review helps more physician moms find the show. And if you know someone who needs to hear this episode specifically, please send it her way!Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about how I help physician moms! You can grab a copy of my freebie! Just click here for a quick download: 4 Steps to Take Back Control, Find Time for What Matters Most and Thrive in Your Practice and at HomeThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer.  __________I work with physician moms who want to take back control of their time and energy so they can prioritize what matters most. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/104. Last summer it was one kid leaving for college. This summer, it's both — in the same week. Every morning I get my dog food and water in this one corner by my back door, where the shoes pile up every day without me even noticing. Mine. My daughter's. My son's, dirty from running outside. By next week, only mine will be there. I've done goodbye before. I've never had an empty house. Maybe yours isn't a co...

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