94: Why Parenting Feels Harder Than Residency for Doctor Moms with Dr. Juhi Raizada

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/94.Parenting as a doctor mom can feel surprisingly hard.You spend your day calm and focused with patients… solving problems and helping people through some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.And then you walk through the door at home.Suddenly the skills that serve you so well in medicine don’t always translate. You’re tired, your kids need you, emotions are high, and instead of feeling steady and patient, you feel reactive and overwhelmedSome days it feels like parenting as a doctor mom is harder than residency. Today I’m joined by Dr. Juhi Raizada, a pediatrician, parent coach, and physician mom of two. With nearly two decades in pediatrics, she now helps parents navigate the space between being an excellent doctor and being the parent they want to be at home.Medical training wires us to fix problems at work, not necessarily at home. Listen in for new, creative ways to move from reactivity to peace with your kids.IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjuhi/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.