4: How a Mom Doc Can Reduce Feeling Selfish for Prioritizing Herself

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at https://inspiredmommds.com/4.Picture this, you’re sitting on the couch talking to your teenager.  Sometimes this is a rare event. Then, a reminder pings on your phone. You have a workout class in 30 min. This means you need to get up now to change and drive to class. You also want your coveted spot in the studio. How does that feel to get up from the couch and tell your kid you have to go? Or maybe you’re a new mom wrapping up maternity leave. Congratulations to all the new moms by the way! You’re going back to work in a career you love, leaving your baby at home. This can be rather hard. On the one hand, work brings you value and self-worth. On the other hand, being a mom fills a primal need.  They do complement each other, but why does it feel so awful? 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.