81: Who Am I Under All These Roles? Dr. Valentina Serna on Identity Lessons for Physician Moms

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/81.“All those things are just roles,” says Dr. Valentina Serna – physician, mother of three, entrepreneur and podcaster. “I’ve been working a lot lately to not attach myself to those identities. Because I’m just me.”When I heard her say that I thought about how easy it is to tie yourself to a role in life. I thought of every mom in medicine that also feels the weight of titles. The surgeon. The pediatrician. The mother. The daughter. And underneath it all, there’s a quiet fear: “Who am I, really, when the titles fall away?”In today’s conversation, Dr. Serna shares how severe illness, a brave career shift, and learning from her own children taught her to claim life as her true self. It’s about finding an identity for physician moms. It’s about what it means to be “just you.” Links:ValentinaSernah.com. 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.