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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 30 MIN

92: Why Am I Not Happier in Medicine? Saying Yes to Yourself with Dr. Lillian Emlet

from Inspired Mom MDs · host Cindy Van Praag, MD

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/92.“I’ve done all the right things, so why am I not happier?”If that question has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone.So many women physicians reach this moment and immediately question themselves.Am I just stressed?Do I need a vacation?Or is this actually growth asking for my attention?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lillian Emlet, physician educator and certified professional energy leadership coach, to talk about what these inflection points really meanWe explore how to recognize when you’re outgrowing a role, how to tell the difference between stress and expansion, and what it actually looks like to say yes to yourself without burning everything down.If something in you has been whispering, “There’s more,” this conversation will help you listen differently.Guest Links:Transforming Healthcare Coaching - Coaching for CliniciansLillian Liang Emlet, MD MS CHSE CPC ELI-MP | LinkedInText 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 bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/92. “I’ve done all the right things, so why am I not happier?” If that question has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone. So many women physicians reach this moment and immediately question themselves. Am I just stressed? Do I need a vacation? Or is this actually growth asking for my attention? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lillian Emlet, physician educator and certified professional energy leader...

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