88: When Medicine Costs You Yourself: A Trauma-Informed Conversation for Physician Moms with Dr. Alice Horrell

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/88.You can be competent, accomplished, and still feel deeply misaligned. And often, the hardest part is realizing you followed the rules and still lost yourself.That tension is exactly where today’s conversation begins.I’m joined by Dr. Alice Horrell, a board-certified emergency medicine physician who stepped out of the ER and into trauma-informed coaching for physicians. A turning point for her was recognizing that some of the most critical codes never happen in the hospital.In this episode, we talk about moral injury, loss of purpose, and why slowing down is not weakness but wisdom. This is a grounded, compassionate conversation about self-knowledge, safety, and finding your way back to clarity in a world that keeps asking you to push through.This is where we begin. Guest Links: Instagram: @CultivatingSplendorCoachingWebsite: Cultivating SplendorText 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.