96: How Writing Helped This Doctor Mom Climb Out of Burnout with Dr. Farah Deshmukh

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/96.“Even if it’s 10 minutes, take it for yourself because you need it.”That is a powerful statement, spoken by Dr. Farah Deshmukh in this episode. She is an obesity medicine physician, mom, and children’s book author who found an unexpected path out of burnout.For many physician moms, life becomes all about taking care of everyone else. After a while, it can feel like the authentic version of yourself has been packed away in a box somewhere high on a shelf.You think, I’ll come back to it someday when work slows down or the kids get older – when I have more time. But “someday” is a moving target. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Farah shares how writing children’s books became an unexpected form of self-care for a physician mom, and how creativity helped her feel more like herself again. Amazon books by Farah Merchant: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Farah-Merchant/author/B0GCRJ3462?Instagram: @RethinkHealthMDLinkedIn: Farah Deshmukh MDText 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.