67: What I Want My Daughter to Know About Medicine: A Doctor Mom’s Unfiltered Truth

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/67.“Mom…I might want to go to medical school.”Cue the flood of pride. And right behind it? Fear.I know what this career can do to a person. I know how it builds and breaks you, sometimes in the same day.How can I let her go down that path?The good news? There’s a way to guide her, without scaring her, or you.There’s a way to share what you’ve experienced without discouraging her at the same time. What I want my daughter to know… is that choosing a career in healthcare isn't about proving anything to anyone, not to me, not to the world.It’s about answering a call that feels true to her.If you’ve ever felt this tension between legacy and letting go, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through three steps that will help you turn fear into clarity, and support into partnership 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.