EP173: Medicine and Motherhood: Insights with Dr. Toya

Overcoming Burnout and Redefining Physician Motherhood with Dr. La Toya Luces-SampsonIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, also known as Dr. Toya, an OB/Gyn, perinatal mental health specialist, and transformational coach, shares her personal journey through three periods of burnout during her medical career and postpartum experience. Dr. Toya discusses the pressures of being a physician mom, the challenges of career and family, and the importance of redefining success in physician motherhood. She emphasizes the need for self-care, the value of therapy, and the importance of realistic expectations. Join us to hear how Dr. Toya turned her struggles into a mission to support other physician moms through coaching and her podcast, Stethoscopes and Strollers.00:00 Introduction to Dr. Toya00:52 Personal Anecdote: Burnout and Resilience04:26 The Impact of Motherhood07:30 Redefining Success and Overcoming Anger19:14 Healing and Growth in Marriage21:43 Conclusion and Next Steps