95: Why Trying to Get It “Just Right” Is Backfiring as a Doctor Mom

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/95.You walk in the door after a full day. You’re already tired and just as you set your bag down, your phone buzzes.A message from a colleague.It could be a question or a comment with a certain tone.You feel that pull to respond and try to get it just right – clear, professional, not misinterpreted.You reread it, adjust it, and wonder if you’re overthinking this. You send it anyway.And still… something feels off.If you’ve ever noticed yourself caught in overthinking as a physician mom, you know exactly this feeling.Later that night, it’s back in your mind. What you said. What they meant. What they might be thinking. Trying to get it exactly right. Trying to manage how it was received. Trying to control something that isn’t fully yours to control.And it hits you: this isn’t working anymore.Today I’m talking about that moment—and how to shift out of trying to control everything, and back into what’s actually yours to hold.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.