Inspired Mom MDs

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/97.If you’ve ever wondered how to teach kids about money… but honestly weren’t quite sure where to start, you’re not alone.Because most of us were never really taught this ourselves.And now we’re trying to figure it out in real time…We want to give them opportunities… without raising entitlement.We want them to feel confident… but grounded in values.So how do we actually do that?Today’s conversation might shift the way you see all of it.I’m joined by Dr. Michele Cho Dorado. She’s a pediatric gastroenterologist, real estate investor, children’s book author, and the founder of Prosperous Kids… where she helps families raise confident, capable kids through financial literacy.But this isn’t just about money.It’s about how our kids learn to think and make decisions.And once you hear this… it’s hard to un-hear.Links for Dr. Michele Cho Dorado:Website: Prosperous Kids Email: [email protected]: @prosperouskidsLinkedIn: Michele C. | LinkedIn Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

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!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

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!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

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!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/93.If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “I’m worried about my child’s eating and weight,” this is for you.Today I’m joined by Dr. Wendy Schofer, a board-certified pediatrician who practiced for years inside a system built on prescribing answers. But after watching families struggle with food fights, body image worries, and guilt, she noticed something. The advice sounded right, yet it wasn’t helping at home. And she felt that tension in her own life too.What changed everything was a different question: What is actually working?This episode is about shifting the focus from fixing your child to understanding the emotions underneath the worry. Because sometimes the most important person in the room isn’t the child on the exam table. It’s the parent sitting beside them.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

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!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/91.Many doctor moms I know can tell you their next professional milestone. Fewer can tell you what their body has been trying to say lately.There’s a question we rarely pause long enough to ask: Can stress affect fertility?Not in a dramatic, breaking-news kind of way. It’s more subtle.In the exhaustion that hits when you finally sit down.In cycles that begin to feel unpredictable.In the aches you override because the next deadline is approaching.Today, I’m joined by Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and doctor mom, who explains what chronic stress actually does to the reproductive system and why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, not an inconvenience.This episode is about listening now, before “I’ll deal with that later” turns into years.And it’s full of clarity and hope.Links for Dr. Yemi:Fertility Specialist | Maryland - Montgomery Fertility CenterOluyemisi Famuyiwa MD, FACOG | LinkedInOluyemisi’s Substack | Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, MD FACOG | SubstackText me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/90.Medicine teaches you how to save lives. It rarely teaches you what repeated exposure to suffering does to you.Today’s episode is about traumatic stress in physicians – not burnout, not weakness, and not something you can outwork.I’m joined by Dr. Kimia Serraf – Dr. K – a physician, public health expert, and nationally recognized leader in trauma-informed education and culture change.At one point she says, “Stress isn’t the problem. Unprocessed stress is.”We talk about why compartmentalization works… until it doesn’t, how trauma accumulates quietly, and what it means to be fully professional without disconnecting from your humanity.If medicine feels heavier than it used to, and you can’t quite explain why, this conversation will.Let’s begin.Links for Dr. K:Lodestar - https://www.lodestarpc.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkemia/Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/KemiaSText me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript at inspiredmommds.com/89.You are smart, accomplished, deeply trusted… and yet may feel like you fall short.You may not feel good enough as a doctor mom, even after years of training, sacrifice, and success. Especially if the bar keeps moving, Especially if you’re tired of meeting others expectations.I’m joined by Dr. Ana Tanase, board-certified in pediatrics and integrative medicine, and a mom of three, who brings clarity and compassion to the idea of enough.At one point she says, “Women often spread themselves thin to please everyone. And usually, the first thing to disappear is themselves.”We talk about invisible labor and why so many women are quietly reimagining how they practice medicine, and how they live.This is a conversation about self-trust, stepping out of the boxes, and remembering something simple and radical:you are already enough.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/88.You can be competent, accomplished, and still feel deeply misaligned. And often, the hardest part is realizing you followed the rules and still lost yourself.That tension is exactly where today’s conversation begins.I’m joined by Dr. Alice Horrell, a board-certified emergency medicine physician who stepped out of the ER and into trauma-informed coaching for physicians. A turning point for her was recognizing that some of the most critical codes never happen in the hospital.In this episode, we talk about moral injury, loss of purpose, and why slowing down is not weakness but wisdom. This is a grounded, compassionate conversation about self-knowledge, safety, and finding your way back to clarity in a world that keeps asking you to push through.This is where we begin. Guest Links: Instagram: @CultivatingSplendorCoachingWebsite: Cultivating SplendorText me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/87.“Balance is a myth we outgrow.”That line stayed with me long after my conversation ended with guest Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly.She captured an experience many busy moms barely notice – that life doesn’t always fit into tidy categories. It will expand and contract, asking things of you that no one prepares you for.In this unique interview, you’ll hear how integrative wellness for physician moms takes root in lived experience and becomes a way of honoring your energy and your limits.Dr. Bojana has built an integrative practice dedicated to whole-person healing, but her story started long before she opened her doors.Before she became a leader in medicine, she was an exhausted and overwhelmed pregnant resident searching PubMed at 2 AM for answers her training didn’t give her.What she found shifted the way she practices, the way she teaches, and the way she cares for herself.Guest links: https://drbojana.com/articles/https://drbojana.com/new-patient-application/https://drbojana.com/Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/86.“Am I enough to be a leader?”If you’ve ever wondered that, you’re not alone.So many women physicians feel pressure to be louder, tougher, or somehow “more” than they are.But the truth is simple, we’re not taught how to lead. Not really. And that gap shows up everywhere.You can save a life without breaking a sweat… but presenting to a room full of executives? Yipes.So, are you enough? My guest today says yes—absolutely yes. She says to be successful: “You don’t have to be anything other than who you are.”Her name is Dr. Asha Padmanabhan, a leader in anesthesiology and founder of Leadership Rx Coaching. She tackles the persistent questions so many women carry:Why do leadership gaps persist? How do you move through imposter syndrome? And how do you communicate with clarity… without becoming someone you’re not?This is leadership development for women physicians.Guest Speaker Links: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ashapadmanabhanPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-rx-for-women-physicians/id1531236342Email: [email protected] me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/85.We’ve all heard it or said it ourselves: “I can run on five hours of sleep.” But does that really work? Or does it cost you more than you admit?Today, we’re talking about sleep and mental health for physician moms. They’re inseparable, yet so many women in medicine can’t seem to rest, even when they know better.My guest, Dr. Sushrusha Arjyal, is one of the few doctors dual-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. She is the founder of Bliss Sleep & Psychiatry, she treats the whole person — mind, body, and rest.Together, we’re unpacking how disrupted sleep worsens anxiety, depression, pain, memory, and even diabetes. You’ll walk away with evidence-based strategies to reset your nights starting tonight. Dr. Arjyal also shares the red flags too many moms in medicine overlook.Take a breath and listen in. You don’t have to earn your sleep.Links for Dr. Arjyal:Email: [email protected] phone: (919) 342-3627Website: Sleep Disorder & Psychiatry Expert | BLISSSPText me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/84.What if the time you’re spending caring for everyone else – your patients, your kids, your parents – isn’t lost time at all, it’s just a different kind of calling?In Episode 76, I began this conversation about the sandwich generation moms and today I have a special guest, Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, to continue that journey by finding community in the sandwich generation. She is a physician leader, certified coach, and author of a book on this very topic. Together, we talk about what it’s really like to be both doctor and daughter, how perfectionism shows up when you’re stretched thin, and how a little vulnerability can open the door to connection.Dr. Sodaitis shares a gentle reminder we all need, a permission slip to pause. And she shows us that community often begins with one honest moment of “me too.”Stay with us. This conversation might just help you feel a little less alone.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Hey friends, a quick update from me. Starting now, Inspired Mom MDs will release new episodes every other Tuesday instead of weekly.This change gives me the space to bring you more interviews – conversations that go deeper into the themes you care about: balance, belonging, feeling more energetic and feeling more inspired. I’ll still share solo reflections here and there, but I want to create room for fresh voices and practical wisdom from different perspectives.I’d actually love your input. Do you enjoy the interviews, the solo episodes, or a mix of both? You can message me on LinkedIn or email me at [email protected] you for being part of this growing community. I’m so grateful you’re here, and I can’t wait for what’s ahead. See you in two weeks.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/82.Have you ever noticed how often belonging comes with a price tag? Sometimes it’s subtle, sometimes it’s glaring. For our kids, it might look like pledging a sorority or fraternity, where the message is clear: prove yourself through suffering, or risk being excluded. But if I’m being honest, it’s not just a college thing. As adults, especially for those physician moms navigating burnout culture, you face your own versions of hazing. And that cost, the idea that to be accepted, you must endure pain, follows you home and shapes the way you live, parent, and even think about our own worth. Today, I unpack that hidden cost of belonging, and why it’s time to question the belief that suffering is a requirement for acceptance.Quick note: The show is shifting to an every-other-week release starting Oct 28 to make space for deeper interviews and reflection.” Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/81.“All those things are just roles,” says Dr. Valentina Serna – physician, mother of three, entrepreneur and podcaster. “I’ve been working a lot lately to not attach myself to those identities. Because I’m just me.”When I heard her say that I thought about how easy it is to tie yourself to a role in life. I thought of every mom in medicine that also feels the weight of titles. The surgeon. The pediatrician. The mother. The daughter. And underneath it all, there’s a quiet fear: “Who am I, really, when the titles fall away?”In today’s conversation, Dr. Serna shares how severe illness, a brave career shift, and learning from her own children taught her to claim life as her true self. It’s about finding an identity for physician moms. It’s about what it means to be “just you.” Links:ValentinaSernah.com. Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/80.I suddenly knew what drove me, right there on the treadmill. I busy myself with small wins, thinking they’ll move me forward, and quietly avoid the big wins, that honestly scared me a little. What woke me up is realizing what I lose when I don’t act. The weeks slip by, opportunities are wasted, and I feel potential sliding through my fingers. Walking in place that day, and getting nowhere physically, I did move closer to clarity – about  how to reach my dreams. For moms in medicine feeling stuck, this clicks. Are you spinning your wheels on busy work while the high-impact tasks that could move you forward sit unchecked in your planner? This episode explores why we avoid the tasks that matter most – and how reframing what we risk by not acting sparks real momentum. Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/79.What if chasing your dreams doesn’t harm your kids … but quietly shapes them into thriving adults?Dr. Rita Fisler has lived that question. She had two babies while a medical student at Harvard. She then rose to chief resident in dermatology and built a 20-year career, all while navigating the fears and worries of the impact a medical career has on raising children.In this episode, she shares her missteps and the many tools she used to help her boys thrive. A simple practice, priceless mentors, and mindset shifts all liberated her from striving for perfection. She modeled resilience. If you’ve ever whispered, “Am I hurting my kids by doing it all?” listen to these inspiring lessons for moms in medicine that navigate work-life balance daily. Links from the episode:Dr. Rita Fisler’s email: [email protected] 4-7-8 breathing technique by Dr. Andrew WeilMindfulness and parentinghttps://childmind.org/article/mindful-parenting-2/LearnSkin - the first organization and community to address skin health, beauty and wellness from an integrative approach;  Has articles, seminaras as well as free pod-casts, link is herehttps://www.learnskin.com/podcasts/Integrative approaches to skin beautyhttps://www.learnskin.com/podcasts/episode-59-integrative-approach-to-aesthetics/Stress and the skinhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8480446/Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health (For immediate help, text or dial 988 in the U.S. for The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/78.Every year, it is as if an entire hospital ward, filled with doctors, nurses, and colleagues, vanishes without a trace, lost to suicide. Behind each of these lives is a story, a family, a friend, a community forever changed.I’m inspired by the Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation to talk today about suicide prevention for physicians and healthcare workers. Today you’ll hear about Dr. Breen’s story to shine a light on awareness, and on hope. Because noticing the signs, connecting with someone in need, and advocating for mental health can literally save a life.My hope is that this episode is a reminder that awareness matters, action matters, and connection matters. Together, we can turn awareness into action, and despair into hope. Resources for immediate help: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides immediate, free 24/7 crisis support via phone (988), text (988), or online chat for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Physician Support Line is a national, free, and confidential support line made up of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists to provide peer support for physician colleagues and American medical students. Call 1-888-409-0141. It’s open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 11 pm ET, except federal holidays. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine offers free mental health support, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 10 pm ET. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “NAMI” to 62640 or email [email protected] Your Recovery provides resources for people in crisis who may be struggling with substance use. Resources for ongoing support and information: ·        National Physician Suicide Awareness Day | NPSA Day·        Action Ideas pdf to help prevent suicide: SPM-Ideas-for-Action_2025.pdf·        Home - Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes FoundationText me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/77.Life can feel like it takes place on a racetrack.Do you ever notice how the days go by so fast you barely have time to catch your breath? It’s too fast to fit in things that keep you healthy, like exercise and sleep. And then, it goes too fast to actually enjoy them when you do!And sometimes, so fast that it leaves you with guilt over missing family moments like meeting your child at the bus stop, waking them up for school, or check on your sick teen tucked away in their room. But here’s the truth: life doesn’t have to get away from you like this.You have the power to pump the brakes and regain control. Today I share how to slow down time with three simple shifts that help you reclaim calm, presence, and joy.  Keep listening, you’ll be glad you did!Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/76.What if you could honor your kids, care for your parents, and still keep a piece of yourself intact? If you’re a sandwich generation mom, you know the struggle is real. Days start before the sun even rises and end long after it sets – you’re still carrying the weight of kids, parents, and patients.Some days it feels like there’s no breathing room. But here’s the thing: the weight doesn’t have to crush you. Today, I’m offering five shifts that make the chaos feel lighter, the guilt less heavy, and the everyday moments a little sweeter. These shifts help you move through this season with steadiness and compassion.You’ll come away with sense of hope that yes, I can navigate the demands of medicine, family, and life, and still feel like myself.So, take a breath, lean in, and let’s discover how to soften the edges of this season together.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/75.Balance takes effort, plain and simple. It’s something you build, one choice at a time. And for many women in medicine, the blueprint they were handed never included room for school drop-offs, sick days, or space to breathe.Today, I’m talking with Dr. Sarah Slater, a pediatric nurse practitioner and founder of Balanced Kids, who has reimagined her career so she can show up fully for her patients and her family. We discuss the real possibility of building a practice around your values and the small shifts and decisions that will make a big difference. This is what a true work-life balance for doctor moms can look like, without burning out or giving up what you love.If you’ve been craving more breathing room in your work and your life, this one’s for you.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/74.You’re working in a system built for men Where speed is prized over listening, and “efficiency” means cutting patients short.The burden of extra work, the unpaid hours, the impossible expectations—they’re not in your head. They’re backed by data.Today, we get to the root of a pattern many women physicians feel but rarely discuss, gender bias for female physicians. I am joined by Dr. Noemi Adame, who will share the story behind her viral article that discusses the nitty gritty data that explains the disproportionate experience between male and female physicians. By the end of this conversation, you will feel validated and empowered. You will also be armed with real solutions to strengthen the way you practice medicine.  Links for Dr. Adame:www.CulverPediatrics.com Retreat Info: https://www.culverpediatrics.com/dpcwomensretreatLinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiadamemd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulverPedsInsta: https://www.instagram.com/culverpeds/SOMEDocs: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/noemi-adame-md/Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/73.I sat down to record this today… and honestly, I didn’t want to. Not because I don’t care, but maybe because I care too much. The truth is some days it feels like I’m pouring that care into a void. My kid’s heading off to college soon, and there’s a sadness hanging in the air that I can’t quite shake. I’ve built something I believe in, but lately, it feels like I’m talking to no one. And the truth is, I almost didn’t hit record today because admitting these thoughts feels like admitting failure. I keep asking myself, is it still worth it?  But I am learning that maybe this is what showing up really looks like. Not when it’s easy. But when it’s real.So, if you’re here, and listening, you’re not alone. And neither am I. When you feel the ache of building something that matters, but not sure anyone’s listening, that’s exactly when it matters most. Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/72.There’s a unique resilience you learn when a toddler has a full-scale meltdown in the grocery store, or when a perfect beach day is derailed by a sudden fever. You learn to pivot. To breathe. To adapt.The field of medicine, however, teaches you to be regimented, precise, and in control. So, what if the secret to thriving was found not in a textbook, but in the nursery? What if the skills you learned as a mom are your greatest professional asset?Today, Dr. Santina Wheat joins us to share her story. She’s a physician, a mom, and a coach who has walked this path. She gets real about her journey of overcoming physician burnout by removing the mask, setting small but mighty boundaries, and rediscovering her purpose.This conversation is your guide to turning flexibility into a superpower and finding fulfillment in the beautiful, messy blend of medicine and motherhood.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/71.It wasn’t the piles of paper. Or the random charging cables. Or the stray sock and candy wrapper under the coffee table.It was the feeling. That slow, creeping weight in my chest when I tried to relax—and couldn’t.Because even though my life looks ordered on the outside, inside, it sometimes feels stuffed and chaotic. It’s like I’m visibly organized but privately overwhelmed. That’s when it hit me: Clear your space, clear your mind.I didn’t need a home makeover. I needed motion. One desk, one shelf at a time and suddenly, I could breathe again.If your brain is buzzing, if your to-do list is spilling onto every flat surface, if you’re managing it all but still feel unsettled, this episode is for you.I’ll include declutter strategies for busy doctor moms and how a cluttered space might be saying more than you realize.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/70.I didn’t cry when we toured the college. I didn’t cry when he picked his dorm. But as I held a new tourniquet, a roll of gauze and box of bandages in my hands, tears came quietly.This was it. It was real.My son is leaving for college in a few weeks. And here I am, pouring all my energy into packing a medical kit. If you’re navigating the empty nest as a doctor mom, you know this transition hits differently.Being a physician adds another layer of knowing too much. I’ve seen what can go wrong. So maybe subconsciously I was building a tether made of medical supplies. Surely, if I pack the best blood clotting powder everything will be ok, right?I know this is a normal transition, but that doesn’t make it any less bittersweet. If you’re packing up your kid soon to leave for college or simply wondering how you’ll feel when that day comes, this episode is for you.Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/70 Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

For the full transcript plus bonus resources, head to inspiredmommds.com/69.What if the self-care you crave didn’t require a day off, but just thirty seconds?Today I’m busting the myth that you need a spa weekend to feel whole. Instead, replace it with realistic self-care for busy moms that’s backed by science.You can weave tiny, research-supported rituals into your day, even between charting and carpool lanes. Discover why a single mindful sip of tea, a single breath reset before your next patient, or a moment displaying your latest hobby can shift your nervous system from frazzled to focused. If you’ve ever whispered, “I’ll start tomorrow,” this episode is your permission slip to begin today, with just one micro-moment of care.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

For the full transcript plus bonus resources, head to inspiredmommds.com/68.Picture this: It’s Saturday morning. You’ve carved out a rare two-hour window with no rounds, no emails, no pages. You settle into your favorite armchair with a warm cup of coffee… and immediately, that familiar whisper kicks in: “You should be doing more.”As a physician mom, your default may be full throttle. Even when life pauses, your minds race ahead checking boxes or planning next steps. Sound familiar?Today’s episode is about learning how to downshift without guilt, and still feel satisfied.I’ll guide you through rewriting your personal rulebook so you can downshift without guilt.You’ll learn to silence that ‘not enough’ voice and root yourself in the present moment. Ready to transform your precious downtime into guilt-free sanctuary? Keep listening!Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/67.“Mom…I might want to go to medical school.”Cue the flood of pride. And right behind it? Fear.I know what this career can do to a person. I know how it builds and breaks you, sometimes in the same day.How can I let her go down that path?The good news? There’s a way to guide her, without scaring her, or you.There’s a way to share what you’ve experienced without discouraging her at the same time. What I want my daughter to know… is that choosing a career in healthcare isn't about proving anything to anyone, not to me, not to the world.It’s about answering a call that feels true to her.If you’ve ever felt this tension between legacy and letting go, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through three steps that will help you turn fear into clarity, and support into partnership Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/66.“Do I really believe everything happens for good, or do I just say that?” Today, Dr. Tanya English shares her story of deep personal loss. She shares what happens when the unthinkable becomes real, and how to manage navigating grief as a physician mom.Instead of stopping at sorrow, she chooses to look for the good. This episode is an uplifting conversation about how grief can coexist with beauty, how something as simple as a blues performance can become a turning point, and how we don’t have to set up camp in the valley of loss.If you’ve ever carried sorrow and wondered where to put it, or how to live beside it, this episode will meet you there and gently walk you through.Before we begin, a gentle note: This episode includes a story of the loss of a child. (This is within the first 8 minutes of this interview) If you are currently grieving or in a tender place, please take care in choosing when and how you listen. You are not alone. If you need immediate support, you can reach out to the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Line at 1-888-910-1551.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/65.Productivity is a liar.It pats you on the back for being busy while silently draining your peace.Physician moms have mastered the art of doing.You schedule, solve, serve, repeat.But here’s the uncomfortable truth:Sometimes, doing more is how we avoid facing what’s not working.In this episode, I confess what finally broke my cycle of late-night thinking, second-guessing, and spinning my wheels.I did the thing I rarely let myself do.I asked for help.And here’s what I’ve come to believe: asking for help as a physician mom isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom. It’s strategy. So, if you’ve been sprinting toward progress but feeling more stuck than ever, stay with me. This episode might just be the mirror you need.Because the goal isn’t to do more.It’s to move forward.Bonus Reflection Prompts What’s something you keep trying to fix alone… that might be ready for fresh perspective or partnership?Where do you find yourself spending the most energy with the least return, and what might asking for help look like there?What would it mean to believe that support doesn’t make you less capable, but more strategic?If you gave yourself full permission to stop spinning your wheels this week, what’s the first move you’d make?Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/64.“Doctors don’t need more time – they need better tools to communicate clearly and connect emotionally.” – Dr. Spencer LalkEver felt like you were saying all the right things to a patient, but something just wasn’t landing? You’re not alone. Today’s guest, Dr. Spencer Lalk, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of MedStory Media, knows that gap well. In this inspiring conversation, he explains the power of storytelling in medicine, not as a buzzword, but as a bridge. A bridge between what we mean and what patients actually hear.Dr. Lalk shares his own turning point moments and walks us through a framework he created to help physicians communicate more clearly, connect more deeply, and make their message truly stick.He also reminds us why our personal stories matter – not just for connection, but for trust, impact, and healing.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/63. Have you ever felt something deep down… but waited for permission to believe it? I know I have. The truth would rise up, soft and certain, but I still hesitated. I’ve stuck with the plan, stayed the course, waited for someone, anyone to say, “Go ahead. You’re right about this.” But that permission never came. So I silenced my inner voice and, in the pause, something precious was lost. I’ve come to understand that clarity doesn’t always arrive with applause. Sometimes it’s a whisper from within. It’s a knowing only I can hear. Learning how to trust yourself again, especially when the world is loud, is the real work. Because how much longer will you wait for the world to confirm what you already know? That’s the journey I want to take you on today. Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/62.Even though my white coat taught me to power through, my heart knows a different truth. Pausing isn’t a weakness, it’s survival.But the dilemma is how to rest as a physician mom when everyone needs you – from your patients to your family, to your dog or cat! It can be a challenge to slow down as a type A mom, and doctor, I know. (I am one.)You feel like you’ll lose your edge, your credibility, that things will fall apart. But there are ways to reclaim that time and protect your energy with rest. Today, I share simple shifts that let you pause without falling behind.I’ll introduce you to the “Snow Globe Effect” and micro-practices that turn stolen seconds into reset points. You can stop fearing the break and lean into it.Give yourself permission to pause today because rest is not a luxury, it’s a secret superpower!  Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/61.Lazy is a 4-letter word I’ve stripped from my vocabulary.Gone.Why? Because it’s not an accurate description of what’s really happening when I sit on the couch and scroll my phone or stare out the window.Those moments aren’t laziness, they’re survival.But the second I sit down, mom guilt for feeling lazy creeps in like clockwork.Even if I’ve been up since 4:50 AM, driven hours in traffic, and given every ounce of focus to patient care – even then, sitting down feels wrong.Especially when the house is buzzing and one of my kids asks me to explain how mitochondria work.That guilt? It’s not because I’m lazy. It’s because I’ve been conditioned to believe rest = weakness.Today, I’m pulling back the blindfold on what “lazy” really means for high-achieving women.And I can tell you: it has absolutely nothing to do with a character flaw.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at InspiredMomMDs.com/60.When the weight of your work and family life is wearing you thin,somewhere in the middle of it all, you start to disappear. You’re never fully present for yourself. And then you find yourself whispering, “I can’t keep going like this.” You’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken.This episode is for anyone seeking real physician mom burnout support, because burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systemic issue.In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Diane Shannon, a physician, writer, and coach who left clinical medicine to reclaim her well-being. She has since dedicated her work to helping women physicians do the same.We talk about recognizing the signs of burnout, why boundaries matter, and how healing starts with permission to care for yourself without guilt.Whether you’re on the edge or already deep in the fog,this conversation offers perspective, validation, and a way forward.Episode Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Meeting Dr. Shannon00:32 Dr. Shannon's Burnout Story01:42 Reflecting on Burnout and Its Causes05:32 Preventing Physician Burnout: The Book09:02 Coaching Women Physicians17:08 Podcast Insights and Personal Notes22:10 Final Advice and Contact InformationText me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/59.Have you ever had one of those days that should feel amazing, but somewhere along the way, it just falls apart?You start with good intentions – coffee in hand, list ready, and the best of plans – yet, setting daily intentions for busy moms can feel like a distant dream when everything starts to slip.The energy, the optimism... gone.I get it. It happened to me just this week.But what if I told you that one small shift could change everything?Not by forcing a perfect day, because real life doesn’t work like that, but by planting the seed for how you want your day to feel before the world starts shouting at you. Today, I'm sharing a simple practice that’s not fluffy and not futile. It’s rooted in neuroscience, mindfulness, and your own inner strength.It’s powerful.It’s doable. And it just might be the secret you’ve been missing. Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/58.Have you ever felt lonely… even in a crowded room?Like you're doing all the things, but something still feels off?Disengaged. Worn thin. A little invisible.You’re not alone.You’re not doing it wrong.You’re just ready for something deeper.And what you might be missing… is connection. Not just avoiding loneliness but actively building what fills you up. Because social connection doesn’t just make life sweeter, it makes life longer.It protects your body.It lifts your mind.It calms your nervous system.And today, I’m going to show you how to bring more of it in, in a way that fits your real life.Because this isn’t about adding more to your to-do list.It’s about finally feeling like yourself again.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/57.The truth? Most of us are performing.Polished on the outside.But inside, quietly wondering: Is this really what I signed up for?It works for a while.  Until the façade starts to crack and “I’m fine” becomes too hard to fake. I look around and see so many women physicians rocking it.Brilliant. Accomplished. Respected.But what we often don’t see is the internal struggle.These women are also experts in never letting it show. If you’ve been wearing the mask, smiling, nodding, saying “it’s all good,” this episode is for you. Because today, we’re not just talking about the problem…We’re giving it a name.And when you name the truth, you start to loosen its grip. It’s also true that comparison steals joy.And you deserve joy, the real kind.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/56.What happens when the healer hits a wall? When the one who's always strong – the high-achiever, the fixer, the go-to problem solver -- starts to go numb inside?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Buchanan, a purpose-driven physician and burnout recovery coach whose story is as raw as it is resilient.She opens up about what it meant to navigate medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic… and how she found her way back from emotional flatline.Dr. Buchanan gets real about the hidden cost of white coats, the stigma surrounding mental health in our field, and why she’s fiercely committed to helping other physicians stay in practice without sacrificing themselves.She loves to teach people to stand in their power. You’ll leave this conversation feeling seen, stirred, and without a doubt, more hopeful.Let’s dive in.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/55.When did pausing to celebrate start feeling… selfish?Somewhere between the wonder of childhood and the weight of adult responsibility, it happened.  Success became minimized. And joy got tangled with guilt. What if celebration isn’t indulgent, it’s essential?What if knowing your wins, even the small, quiet ones, is part of the path toward a life that feels more like you? You don’t need to apologize for feeling proud. Today, I’ll help you there. Because as high-achieving women, you’re allowed to feel joy. You’re allowed to celebrate success.It’s not selfish to love the life you’re building. Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/54. The best-laid plans… often crash into real life. You map out your career, family time, and a perfectly color0coded planner, and then? Chaos. A shift runs late. Your kiddo spikes a fever. And the sitter cancels. Suddenly, everything you were holding together feels like it’s unraveling. Here’s the truth: a roadblock doesn’t mean something impassable. It means life is offering you a redirect. But in the moment, it can feel like you only have two options, to power through and burnout or give up entirely. What if there’s a third option? What if the answer isn’t pushing harder, but learning how to flex?In today’s episode, I share a simple 4-step framework to help you respond to life’s curveballs with confidence, clarity, and a little grace. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure what to do next, you’re in the right place. Time to dive in!Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/53.“Turn off the music, eyes over here, it’s time for the time-out!”This happens every day in the operating room, at the start of every case. It’s a mandated checklist read out loud to the team of surgeons, nurses, techs and anesthesiologists. We make sure to have the right patient, the right procedure and that possible complicating issues are addressed. It is a moment to stop and reflect on our purpose for being there in that cold, bright room. Regular reflection works in the same way by checking in with your inner compass. Without taking moments to pause and reflect, you risk moving through life on autopilot. You drift further from what truly matters until one day, you may look up and wonder how you got here.I’ll walk you through why you get off track, the consequences of not checking in, and how to use simple reflection techniques to realign with what matters most.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/52.Have you ever wished you could go back in time and give your past self some much-needed advice?What would you say? What would you do differently?I have a few things that spring to mind. But the truth is, if I could actually go back, it might change everything – even the lessons I needed to learn. What I can do is take action now, make healthier choices and share what I’ve learned with other people.  That’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s episode. My guest, Dr. Christina Kraft, is an integrative dentist who has walked the difficult road of burnout and health challenges. Her journey forced her to rethink how she balanced work and life. She crafted a new practice in dentistry that considers the health of the whole person.We sat down to discuss her shift away from burnout and toward a more balanced and peaceful way to practice.There is always another way. Listen to her story.  Find Dr. Kraft at HandKraftedLife.com.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/51.Road signs exist for a reason. They tell us where we can and can’t go, what’s safe and what’s off-limits. Without them, driving would be a guessing game!Boundaries serve the same purpose in life. Without them, it’s easy to veer off course or worse, crash with exhaustion. When others dictate your time and energy, you lose autonomy. You can run yourself into the ground meeting endless demands. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: you can take back control.What if you had clear road signs, the ones you create, to guide your time and energy?Today, I’ll walk you through a simple process to set boundaries that keep you on the right path.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/50.Time is like an apple pie. Fresh out of the oven, the aroma grabs you before the first bite. You savor it, thinking there’s more to enjoy, until suddenly, it’s gone. You’re left wanting just one more little slice. That’s just like time. Each day you wake up with a full pie, 24 new slices. But all too soon, they’re gone. Work and the constant demands of life devour every bit. When you find that self-care is a small, neglected slice, if on the plate at all, you start to feel the effects. Your body sends warning signs as little by little you become depleted. Here’s the thing, you can’t sustain yourself on crumbs. So how do you carve out time for yourself when it feels like there’s none left? In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to reclaim your time and prioritize self-care in a world that constantly demands more.Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/49.Imagine spending hours sculpting your arms and legs at the gym, but completely ignoring your core.You might look strong, but without a solid foundation, you’re off-balance and prone to injury. Now, think about life. When we focus only on achievements and ignore our core values, we end up in the same spot. One can look successful on the outside while feeling unsteady on the inside.Today’s episode of the Chart Your True North series, will help you take the first step to clarifying what truly matters. This is like setting your destination for where you want your life to go.You wouldn’t set off on a road trip without knowing where you’re headed—so why travel through life without your own roadmap?Join me as we dive into simple, powerful exercises to help you tune into your inner compass and build a foundation to support a value-driven life. Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/48.Imagine a world where the promise of 'having it all' isn’t a roadmap to success, but a trap that drains your spirit.This is all too common and it was for me. When I was young, I firmly believed that women could have it all. I had no doubt that through hard work I would have the career, the house, the family all on a pretty little timeline.And I believed I could enjoy myself while doing it all. Until I ran myself into burnout. I thought checking off all the boxes meant happiness. What I neglected was checking in with what really matters.  It’s never too early, or too late, to align your life’s plan with your values, dreams and what you love. It’s never too soon to choose a path that’s meaningful and intentional. Today I will show you how to follow your internal compass toward what really matters. And that is the key to thriving in this brief, but beautiful life we are given. Text me your thoughts on the episode!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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.