EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 11 MIN
63: Dear Doctor Mom: You Don’t Need Approval to Know What’s Right
from Inspired Mom MDs · host Cindy Van Praag, MD
Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/63. Have you ever felt something deep down… but waited for permission to believe it? I know I have. The truth would rise up, soft and certain, but I still hesitated. I’ve stuck with the plan, stayed the course, waited for someone, anyone to say, “Go ahead. You’re right about this.” But that permission never came. So I silenced my inner voice and, in the pause, something precious was lost. I’ve come to understand that clarity doesn’t always arrive with applause. Sometimes it’s a whisper from within. It’s a knowing only I can hear. Learning how to trust yourself again, especially when the world is loud, is the real work. Because how much longer will you wait for the world to confirm what you already know? That’s the journey I want to take you on today. 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 more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/63. Have you ever felt something deep down… but waited for permission to believe it? I know I have. The truth would rise up, soft and certain, but I still hesitated. I’ve stuck with the plan, stayed the course, waited for someone, anyone to say, “Go ahead. You’re right about this.” But that permission never came. So I silenced my inner voice and, in the pause, something pre...
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