36: The Confession of a Jumpy Physician Mom

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/36.I think I must have a big amygdala. That tiny part of the brain is the master of the fight or flight response. It can elicit a full-blown hands up in the air, gravity defying leap away from perceived “danger”.As someone who meditates daily and strives for more Zen, I admit I startle easily.What a stark contrast between a relatively calm personality and moments of jumping out of my skin.And you know what? It’s ok. I’m done fighting it, explaining it away, dealing with people’s comments like it’s a fault of mine. I won’t get eaten by a tiger anytime soon! There that. My point is, I now embrace is part of who I am. What is something you’ve resisted, maybe for years, that is your hardwired biology? You can embrace who you are too! When you stop fighting nature, and learn to roll with what you can’t change, you win.   How do you do this? Listen in…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.