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Inspired Mom MDs70: How to Deal with an Empty Nest as a Doctor MomFind 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 mo...2025-07-2911 min
Inspired Mom MDs69: No Spa Day Needed: Realistic Self-Care for Moms in MedicineFor 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 mom...2025-07-2211 min
Inspired Mom MDs68: How to Downshift & Rest for Doctor MomsFor 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 wi...2025-07-1510 min
Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in MedicineEpisode 141: Redefining Success with Dr. Cindy Van PraagDo you ever feel like you’re pulled in so many different directions and your energy is spread so thin that something has to give? Join me and my guest, Cindy Van Praag, MD, as we explore the myth or mirage of “having it all.”
Dr. Cindy Van Praag is an anesthesiologist and physician coach who founded Inspired Mom MDs. Her passion is helping physician moms take back control and find time for what matters most so they can thrive at work and home. You may connect with her at InspiredMomMDs.com or on Linked In.
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Inspired Mom MDs67: What I Want My Daughter to Know About Medicine: A Doctor Mom’s Unfiltered TruthFind 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...2025-07-0813 min
Inspired Mom MDs66: Transform Grief into Grace for Doctor Moms with Guest Dr. Tanya EnglishFind 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...2025-07-0136 min
MedStory PodcastWhat if burnout wasn’t the end but the beginning of something greater?Dr. Cindy Van Praag thought she had it all figured out. A successful career in medicine. A family she loved. A business she helped build. But under the surface, something was quietly breaking.In this deeply honest episode, she shares how burnout entered her life in subtle ways and how it eventually led to a complete transformation. What started as exhaustion and disconnection turned into a journey of self-discovery where she found a renewed sense of purpose and strength.Now as the founder of Inspired Moms MD, Cindy is helping other physician moms move through...2025-06-2526 min
Inspired Mom MDs65: Feeling Stuck? When Hard Work isn’t Working for Physician MomsFind 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...2025-06-2410 min
Inspired Mom MDs64: Unlock the Power of Storytelling for Doctor Moms with Guest Dr. Spencer LalkFind 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...2025-06-1720 min
Inspired Mom MDs63: Dear Doctor Mom: You Don’t Need Approval to Know What’s RightFind 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 understa...2025-06-1011 min
Inspired Mom MDs62: How to Rest as a Physician Mom – Even When Everyone Needs YouFind 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...2025-06-0315 min
Inspired Mom MDs61: How to Stop Feeling Lazy: Let Go of Doctor Mom Guilt and PressureFind 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...2025-05-2711 min
Inspired Mom MDs60: How to Overcome Physician Mom Burnout with Dr. Diane ShannonFind 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...2025-05-2027 min
Inspired Mom MDs59: How Doctor Moms Can Shift Their Day with One Simple PracticeFind 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...2025-05-1312 min
Inspired Mom MDs58: Lonely in Medicine? The Science Every Doctor Mom Should KnowFind 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...2025-05-0615 min
Inspired Mom MDs57: Looks Can Be Deceiving: The Mask of a Perfect Doctor MomFind 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 wom...2025-04-2911 min
Inspired Mom MDs56: Emotional Flatline to Fierce Advocate: Physician Mom Dr. Pamela Buchanan Speaks OutFind 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...2025-04-2232 min
Inspired Mom MDs55: Permission to Shine: Why Physician Moms Must Celebrate Their WinsFind 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...2025-04-1511 min
Inspired Mom MDs54: When the Plan Falls Apart: The Power of Flexibility for Physician MomsFind 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...2025-04-0813 min
Inspired Mom MDs53: A Vital Check-In for Doctor Moms: The Power of ReflectionFind 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 col...2025-04-0109 min
Inspired Mom MDs52: Healing Beyond Medicine: Wisdom for Doctor Moms with Christina Kraft, DMDFind 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...2025-03-2537 min
Inspired Mom MDs51: Your Road Your Rules: Setting Boundaries for the Doctor MomFind 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 famil...2025-03-1810 min
Inspired Mom MDs50: How Physician Moms Can Prioritize Self-Care in a Demanding WorldFind 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...2025-03-1113 min
Inspired Mom MDs49: Drifting or Driven? A Physician Mom’s First Step Toward What MattersFind 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...2025-03-0410 min
Beyond Medicine: Humanized Care for Women of InfluenceEpisode 12: Empowered Minds, Thriving Lives: A Holistic Approach to Self-Regulation, Parenting, and Legacy with an Anesthesiologist Health CoachEmpowering Female Physicians and Moms: Mindset, Self-Regulation, and Holistic HealthIn this episode of the Beyond Medicine Humanized Care for Women of Influence podcast, Dr. Maria and Dr. Cindy Van Praag discuss the importance of personalized and compassionate care for women, exploring topics like mindset, self-regulation, and holistic health. Dr. Cindy shares her journey from burnout to integrative medicine, highlighting the importance of addressing root causes and balancing mind, body, and spirit. They delve into the significance of mindset in healing, the impact of self-regulation on daily choices, and strategies for managing stress and life...2025-02-2544 min
Inspired Mom MDs48: The 'Have It All' Myth: A Journey to What Matters for Doctor MomsFind 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 whil...2025-02-2513 min
Inspired Mom MDs47: Clarity for the Physician Mom in a Noisy WorldFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/47.A piano in the hands of a novice creates noise. But in the hands of a skilled musician, those same ivory keys produce a masterpiece. The difference? Composition, practice, artistry – and most of all, clarity.Living without clarity is like playing a song without knowing the notes.In today’s world, we’re pulled in countless directions, it’s a struggle to focus. Information overload and mental clutter leave you second-guessing yourself. “I should do this, no w...2025-02-1814 min
Inspired Mom MDs46: You Are Human Too: Reclaim Your Humanity as a Physician MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/46.My head nodded down in a microsecond of sleep – on Highway 290 in Chicago rush hour traffic. I was heading home after a 24-hour call.A year earlier, I would be falling asleep on the way to work on the mornings after a 36-hour call. This was a way of life that I didn’t challenge. Since medical school I was trained that my most basic needs, like food, sleep and a bathroom, were secondary. The kick...2025-02-1110 min
Inspired Mom MDs45: Finding Hope in the Chaos: The Art of Possibility for Doctor MomsFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/45.Do you ever feel like you've lost control over something?So, you lose hope.Then hopelessness leads to inaction.Inaction fosters lack of control.And the cycle continues.Now, imagine a huge painting hanging in an art gallery. One that takes up the whole wall, with spotlights and benches placed in front. It’s a masterpiece of creativity showcasing a crafted future that is rewarding, fulfilling, and satisfying. This p...2025-02-0412 min
Inspired Mom MDs44: From "Am I Enough?" to "I Am Enough!" for Doctor MomsFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/44."I am enough.” These words should never be a question.“Am I enough?” “When will I be enough?”You may find yourself chasing this elusive "enoughness" – a pseudo-word I’m using today.You work harder and do more activities waiting for that moment you feel worthy.Think of it like a rabbit chasing a carrot on a stick. The rabbit endlessly chases the carrot, maybe getting a bite, but never the whole thing. This relentles...2025-01-2814 min
Inspired Mom MDs43: Overthinking? The Doctor Mom's Secret to Outsmart the NoiseFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/43.Who here is an overthinker? (Raise your hand!)You can’t see me, but I’m definitely raising mine.I’m guilty of analysis paralysis sometimes. You know, when the mind spins around and around examining every “what if”? These cycles can build into a frenzied mess of thoughts, which is honestly exhausting and frustrating.It’s a sneaky little habit that can zap energy and steal joy.But the good news is yo...2025-01-2116 min
Inspired Mom MDs42: Unstuck and Unstoppable: The Doctor Mom's Guide to Finding FlowFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/42.You know the days you feel like you’re spinning your wheels?Imagine trying to finish a project, write a blog post, or get work done. For me, the clock ticks forward, my stomach tells me it’s already lunch time, and I have nothing to show for my work! The harder I try, the more I get stuck. That was my morning today until I realized I had to change my perspective. I wouldn't...2025-01-1406 min
Inspired Mom MDs41: Self-Care Starts with No for Doctor Moms: with guest Dr. Maria Colon-GonzalezFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms on InspiredMomMDs.com/41.“Don't betray yourself. Because if you betray yourself, eventually there's something inside of you that will start cooking.”Spot on insight from my guest, Dr. Maria Colon-Gonzalez. Sometimes, saying “no” is easier said than done, right?In theory, I know what to do, but sometimes I just feel guilty or obligated to say yes. And not standing firm with boundaries is a blow to self-care too. Listen in as I sit down to discuss boundaries...2025-01-0737 min
Inspired Mom MDs40: Cape Off, Comfy Pants On: The Doctor Mom's Guide to Hitting ResetFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/40.Being a doctor mom is a superpower, wielded by resilient super women. But there’s often a price of overwhelm. Waking up each day to step into the superhero suit can be exhausting – that is if you didn’t fall asleep in said suit. Let's be honest, sometimes the cape feels more like a weighted blanket.Moms are pulled down by the weight of patient care, guilt, and the constant pressure to be everything to everyone.Here...2024-12-3108 min
Inspired Mom MDs39: Gratitude for the Win: How it can Transform Life as a Physician MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/39.You just want to get home.Long hours, disgruntled patients (or families), and bumper to bumper traffic has you yearning for your couch. Once home, you’re met with all kinds of normal life tension which is now somehow amplified.And where does this leave you?You’re left to ruminate in stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. But these states of being open the door wide open.It lets in more harmful thoughts and to...2024-12-2415 min
Inspired Mom MDs38: How Can Doctor Moms Thrive Now While Striving for More?Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/38.Time is fickle. When you want it to speed up, it grinds to a halt.When you want it to slow down, it gains speed. What is it I want right now in my life? Security and confidence it will all be ok. To stay active and not let my stiff joints and tendons slow me down. Less exhaustion.Continue to have fun. What do I nee...2024-12-1709 min
Inspired Mom MDs37: Rewrite Your Script: Your New Normal as a Doctor MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/37.I balance 2 full time jobs – as a full-time physician and full-time mom/wife/daughter/you-name-it. Can you relate? But human capacity is finite.As a young mom, when I was a full-time anesthesiologist, I constantly juggled stress and sacrifice. I slept less, ate not so great, convenient food, and rarely took the time to decompress. I was so accustomed to chronic stress and chaos that it felt normal.Until it caught up with m...2024-12-1009 min
Inspired Mom MDs36: The Confession of a Jumpy Physician MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/36.I think I must have a big amygdala. That tiny part of the brain is the master of the fight or flight response. It can elicit a full-blown hands up in the air, gravity defying leap away from perceived “danger”.As someone who meditates daily and strives for more Zen, I admit I startle easily.What a stark contrast between a relatively calm personality and moments of jumping out of my skin.And you know w...2024-12-0309 min
Inspired Mom MDs35: Unleashing Intuition: A Conversation with Doctor Mom Arlene Dijamco, MDFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/35.I AM intuitive. But, not only me, but we all are. You are, too.My brilliant guest today will explain it to all of us. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Arlene Dijamco, the MultiDimensional MD, on the show. She’s a pediatrician, integrative physician, and cranial osteopath who has dedicated her life to helping others connect with their inner wisdom.She’s also a compassionate mom of 4 kids, who understands the unique pre...2024-11-2632 min
Inspired Mom MDs34: The Lost Art of Control: A Doctor Mom's Guide to Reclaiming PowerFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/34.How can having the sense of control be so elusive? Somewhere along the way in this career in medicine and in the role of a mom, autonomy slips, or it’s seemingly taken away.And that matters – quite a lot. It feels disheartening to not control what matters most. This can lead to chronic stress and the massive fall out from how stress hurts the mind and body. But there is hope. A loss of contr...2024-11-1914 min
Inspired Mom MDs33: Procrastination Can Be Productive for a Mom Doc, Really!Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/33.I have mastered the art of turning a five-minute task into a five-hour ordeal.And I can’t say I’m proud of this fact. You know when a sneaky little habit convinces you that cleaning the fridge is more urgent than finishing your work?Or how about texting a friend, washing last night’s dirty pan sitting in the sink, or (gasp) scrolling 5 more minutes on social media. Some common distractions that detract from work at hand...2024-11-1209 min
Inspired Mom MDs32: Hack Your Habits: A Mom Doc’s 3-Step GuideFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/32.Ever found yourself knowing what you should do, but struggling to actually do it?You’re not alone.I’ve been there, and I’m still figuring things out!I’ve been: The Late-Night Worker – knowing I needed more family time, but work kept me in my office. The Ice Cream Aficionado – aiming for a healthy diet but succumbing to a nightly dish. The Armchair Athlete – aspiring to be more fit but letting exhaustion win.Veering away from good intentions...2024-11-0513 min
Inspired Mom MDs31: Overcoming the Sunk Cost Trap: Strategies for Physician MomsFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/31.A wave of nausea gripped her as she plopped in her car and headed to work. This feeling was nearly every day in the past year and growing.That was Anna (her name is changed), a successful surgeon and mom of 3 young kids. Each morning, she brushed aside her body’s little alarm bells to repeat the same nightmare each day. It clearly wasn’t working for her, so why continue?She fell victim to the...2024-10-2910 min
Inspired Mom MDs30: Redefine Success: How Doctor Moms Can Break Free from LabelsFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/30.“What do you do?”It’s an inevitable question to get a picture of who I am. When people ask my kids, they just answer “Doctor.” And there you go; I am defined by one all-encompassing word.Doctor has weight to it, right? But it also has hidden meaning – a debt often paid with health and well-being. This rigid persona was my whole identity for years. This one definition held me back from following m...2024-10-2210 min
Inspired Mom MDs29: The Ripple Effect: How a Doctor Mom's Love Creates a Lasting LegacyFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/29.Every day, I'm reminded of the extraordinary woman who shaped my world. Today, on her birthday, I honor her legacy.Her laughter echoed through our home, her kindness warmed our hearts, and her integrity guided our lives.My kids were too young to fully appreciate her influence. They were only a year old and ten months old when she left us.But thankfully, her lessons have become a part of me, and I'm determined to pass t...2024-10-1507 min
Inspired Mom MDs28: Mom Docs & Parenting: The Ultimate Reality ShowFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/28.Just when I feel I’ve got the hang of parenting, my kids get older.They enter a new stage I don’t feel equipped to handle. I find it difficult to transfer all my wisdom of talking to a 13-year-old, for example, to my next kid that hits 13. It doesn’t work; they are apples and oranges. For me, reading parenting books full of “how to” topics just doesn’t cut it. I am stuck.But doesn’...2024-10-0809 min
Inspired Mom MDs27: Beyond the Norm: Redefining “I Should” as a Physician MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/27.Some days I think my drive to be a rule-follower is the pits. I have this sense of responsibility and commitment to do things the “right way.”I was just professing to my husband that maybe being too honest holds me back. And you know what? He agreed!He wasn’t hinting I should lie, rather he made me think about my unwavering dedication to following “the rules.” Where is this list of rules anyway? Who w...2024-10-0111 min
Inspired Mom MDs26: How Doctor Moms Can Escape a Scarcity MindsetFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/26. Eat when you can, sleep when you can, pee when you can. Does this sound familiar? This phrase is a war cry for busy physician moms who barely have time to sit, let alone warm up food or find a bathroom. It is also a perfect catchphrase for describing scarcity mindset for physicians. This mindset is indoctrinated in medical students the moment they set foot in a hospital – and it goes far beyond medical training. It’s woven i...2024-09-2412 min
Inspired Mom MDs25: 2 Steps to Spark Motivation for a Momma DocFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/25.Do you ever feel you are slogging through your morning? I do. In fact, that is me today, in this moment as I jot down ideas for this episode. I planned this morning last night. I knew I had a late am meeting on my podcast writing day. So, I set my alarm one hour early. I also set the timer on my coffee maker, knowing I would have to get out of bed before it got cold. And...2024-09-1709 min
Inspired Mom MDs24: Making Time for Mom: A Physician's PerspectiveFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/24.“I just don’t have the time.”When I asked over 20 physician moms what they would want if they could have anything 3 or 6 months from now – time was a top contender for the number 1 thing. Oh, to have more of this precious resource!You can spend more time with your kids, friends and family. You can have more hobbies, or heck restart a dormant hobby. Pick up the old knitting needles and dust off your favorite cooking book. You c...2024-09-1010 min
Inspired Mom MDs23: Why Introvert Traits as a Physician Mom are a Good ThingFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/23.Has someone ever stolen your idea in a meeting?Not too long ago my introvert self was sitting in a day-long meeting. I did a lot of listening that day but did speak up with an interesting idea. Unfortunately, another person repeated my idea in their dramatic soliloquy, and everyone nodded. They didn’t nod to me, but rather to this extroverted person. What?Has this happened to you?Introverts practicing medicine face a different set of c...2024-09-0309 min
Inspired Mom MDs22: 3 Lessons a Mega Pop Star Taught This Mom DocFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/22.I was that mom. I still am that mom. I’m that mom who jumps through a flaming hoop 8 feet off the ground for her kid. Honestly, I feel in my heart you are too. Now imagine that burning circle represents buying tickets for a mega pop star concert. You finally make it through that hoop, singed but relieved, only to find another fiery challenge now 9 feet off the ground.I’m talking about Taylor S...2024-08-2709 min
Inspired Mom MDs21: How to Custom Craft Your Life as a Physician Mom, with guest Sharon Hull MD, MPHFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/21.“What if we custom crafted our lives to fit our needs, and we didn't apologize for that?” (Sharon Hull MD, MPH)Dr. Sharon Hull believes this is a “bespoke life” and entirely within reach. My special guest for this episode, Dr. Hull shares her wisdom culminated from over 35 years as a primary care physician, and over 13 years as an executive coach for women. Relevant topics include: Illuminating what matters most to yourself and your loved ones, and h...2024-08-2029 min
Inspired Mom MDs20: Saying No Like a Boss: Boundaries for Physician MomsFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/20.The expectation to be constantly available, coupled with a deep-rooted desire to care for others, can create an overwhelming sense of obligation. The result? You’re left with this monster of a to-do list that has a mind of its own! Why is that?Why is it so hard to just say “no” sometimes – to protect what matters most to you?It may not be in your nature, like me. As an introvert it is often easier to conserve...2024-08-1312 min
Inspired Mom MDs19: Battle Unmet Expectations: Two Secret Weapons for a Doctor MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/19.Is work-life balance a myth?It could be an unmet expectation.You juggle stethoscopes and sippy cups, diagnose diseases and reign in diaper disasters. You dream of a thriving career and picture-perfect family, but the reality? Often, those expectations feel like a constant tightrope walk. You push yourself to the limit, feeling torn between saving lives at the hospital and nurturing tiny lives at home.This is not what you thought it would be. Bu...2024-08-0611 min
Inspired Mom MDs18: White Coat Worries? Conquering Mom Fears as a DoctorFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/18.There is a fear alive inside every parent -- the fear over the little things, and the unspeakable. How do I raise these little people, now my teenagers, to be happy and fulfilled individual humans? I don’t want to impose my fears on them, but at the same time I need to teach them justifiable caution. As a child of the 80’s, solid Gen X woman here, I had a lot of freedom. Did my mom worry about half the stu...2024-07-3010 min
Inspired Mom MDs17: “Is There a Certified Medical Professional (Physician) on Board?”Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/17.“Is there a certified medical professional on board?” The question hung in the jet fuel infused air as we were taxiing for takeoff on a recent flight. I had just settled in with my noise cancelling headphones, my psychology chapter pulled up on my phone, and my notebook and pen. I was relieved to catch up on studying after an exciting medical conference. I heard a flight attendant bell ding … and then another. In that moment I paused as confli...2024-07-2311 min
Inspired Mom MDs16: How Do Physician Moms Say Goodbye to Things that Define Them?Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at https://inspiredmommds.com/16. There’re all sorts of ways to lose your identity. You may spend 20 years in your specialty and then leave clinical medicine all together. Or maybe lose something a bit less dramatic, but equally important. Take, for example, a physician mom excelling in many areas of life, including a sport or an activity. What happens when she physically can’t continue after needing surgery and rehab on her knee, shoulder, or back?There can be a sense of mourning for he...2024-07-1606 min
Inspired Mom MDs15: 3 Ways to Embrace Change as a Doctor MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/15.You’ve worked for 36 hours straight with minimal food or rest. You stood tall in the face of angry attendings, patients and even their family members. You’ve also endured the guilt from missing out on events with family and friends. You have grit.You wouldn’t be where you are without it. But that doesn’t stop you seeking courage for a new change or challenge. This could be your practice selling to a big corporation, your kids are mo...2024-07-0908 min
Inspired Mom MDs14: How to Harness Your Strengths as a Busy Doctor MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/14.You know those days where the world seems a bit off its axis? I’m talking about when one crazy setback after another all seem to fall within a 24-hour period. It feels like this can’t be coincidence, right?Well, it probably is, but my overactive mind starts piecing together a conspiracy. I mean that in jest. I do laugh it off most of the time. But sometimes one hit after another does take it out on me. These challen...2024-07-0209 min
Inspired Mom MDs13: 3 Ways Physician Moms Can Listen More to Their Gut InstinctFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/13.So often people have told me “Just listen to your gut.” Easy for them to say, right? In my opinion, they are speaking out of hindsight. Think of the moment your body tells you “No” as the words fall out of your mouth, “Yes.”Passivity is easy. Resistance takes energy.But with work, errands, kids, and family, you just don’t have the extra energy to push back. The result is letting others essentially dictate little decisions. Don’t...2024-06-2509 min
Inspired Mom MDs12: A First Step to Rekindle Compassion in Medicine for the Physician MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at InspiredMomMDs.com/12.I took one of those burn out inventories and was shocked to see how much compassion I’d lost for my patients. My career helping people had turned into just a job. I would clock in, try to fight for good medicine among insane rules, and go home, exhausted. The day at work was governed by Time, with a capital “T” because it trumps everything. Time is money. And lack of time leads to truncated care and mistakes. I had los...2024-06-1807 min
Inspired Mom MDs11: Release the Hold of Fixed Beliefs as a Physician MomFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/11.Sometimes I feel like I’m swept up on a runaway train. And yet, it keeps adding passengers!In this daydream the passengers represent my work and the train represents my mind.I’m travelling so fast that time is imperceptible. Details get blurry and I don’t see that a fixed belief keeps me on this ride. My ingrained belief of what a “true” physician looks like kept me living and breathing a life that didn’t resonate with...2024-06-1108 min
Inspired Mom MDs10: 3 Ways Physician Moms Can Rebound from Habit SetbacksFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/10. My legs ached, my eyelids were heavy and I just didn’t have the energy to deal. I was exhausted. As I went about my day on autopilot, the realization hit me. I have spent years, literal years, feeling this way. I didn’t know any better. I accepted fatigue as normal.Relief from short vacations were quickly forgotten. In my daily rut of lack of sleep and too much work, everything was a blur. Now I do know...2024-06-0407 min
Inspired Mom MDs9: Moral Injury Impacts Physician Moms too, with guest Jennie Byrne MD, PhDFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/9.I’ll be honest, the term “moral injury” is new to me this past year. In the climate of discussion around the burnout phenomenon, moral injury is both an intriguing and a refreshing term. In a moment of synchronicity, I was listening to a podcast by Katrina Ubell, MD on my drive home from work at the same time a notification popped up on my LinkedIn about a new book on moral injury.Today my guest is the brilliant physician mom who...2024-05-2823 min
Inspired Mom MDs8: Physician Moms Can Have More Free Time to Do the Fun Stuff in LifeFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/8.I sit at my computer, post-prandial and contemplating the start of a new project I’ve been dreading. My mind darts around for an acceptable excuse to walk away. I think I need a nap. (I don’t.) I believe I’m thirsty. (I’m not.)I am a typical physician mom highly driven by nature. No question. But drive alone isn’t without struggle. There are times I spin my wheels to get any work done. Taking twice as long to fin...2024-05-2107 min
Inspired Mom MDs7: How the Doctor in You Sabotages the Mom in YouFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/7.You finally get to go home after a breakneck day. You’re so happy to be home, then you hear “Mom?” It comes at you before you have any chance to decompress. You just walked out of your doctor role into your mom role, and your kids missed you. They want your attention, your help with homework, and to come see their new video game. You blurt out“not now” and a twinge of guilt eats at you as you bark at them...2024-05-1408 min
Inspired Mom MDs6: How Can Physician Moms Stop Working While on Vacation?Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at www.inspiredmommds.com/6.Imagine you got the chance to take a dream family vacation. Great, right? But the kicker is you need to find coverage for your patients, figure out a way to keep those prescription refills going, and reschedule clinic hours so you can leave the country. It can be done, but what about those never-ending emails – the ones that convey a mini crisis at every turn. You work hard in medicine and want to enjoy life too. You put in 50 or 6...2024-05-0707 min
Inspired Mom MDs5: As a Physician Mom, Do You Want to Dance into Your Future?Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at https://inspiredmommds.com/5.This past year I hit a milestone – a 50th birthday. Holy cow that was hard to accept. I clung to those 40’s with a vengeance. That was one of several eye-opening moments life throws you. You know, the moments that give you pause to reevaluate how you’re living and feeling. Fifty was one of the softer life lessons I’ve experienced that changed the way I took care of myself. I now think in terms of “how many more years?” ...2024-04-3007 min
Inspired Mom MDs4: How a Mom Doc Can Reduce Feeling Selfish for Prioritizing HerselfFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at https://inspiredmommds.com/4.Picture this, you’re sitting on the couch talking to your teenager. Sometimes this is a rare event. Then, a reminder pings on your phone. You have a workout class in 30 min. This means you need to get up now to change and drive to class. You also want your coveted spot in the studio. How does that feel to get up from the couch and tell your kid you have to go? Or maybe you’re a new mom wrapping up mate...2024-04-2306 min
Inspired Mom MDs3: How Physician Moms Are Making Life Harder Than They Need ToFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at https://inspiredmommds.com/3 As a mom of a teenage girl, I can’t help but start by quoting the Taylor Swift song “Anti-Hero”“It’s me. Hi! I’m the problem, it’s me.”You may or may not have a positive reaction to Taylor Swift. But what is your reaction to her statement?Imagine a day you’re just happy to make it to work on time. You woke up to find your phone dead because the charger wasn’t fully plugged in. Your Keurig only...2024-04-1606 min
Inspired Mom MDs1: Why Physician Moms Push Toward BurnoutFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at InspiredMomMDs.com/1 Women who are both physicians and moms are to be admired. They are “on” literally 24/7. And by “on” I mean for two full time jobs, and then some.First, just to get into medical school, through rigorous training, and deflecting countless episodes of discrimination makes a woman unique. She is socialized as a physician, yes, but also serves as a pillar for women. Second, add to that the drive to excel at becoming a mother. The effort and tears poured into this r...2024-04-0408 min
Inspired Mom MDs2: The #1 Reason Physician Moms Work Harder than They Need ToFind the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at https://inspiredmommds.com/2 When you are asked — or told — to take on another task, you sigh and roll your eyes but you probably do it.You feel that same frustration when you have to add another new case, squeeze in another appointment, or call that patient after hours — one of those patients who always seem to want you to phone after they get off work!These are pivotal moments in your practice where you could make a conscious choice. But that doesn’t always...2024-04-0405 min
Inspired Mom MDsWhat's Inspired Mom MDs All About?Inspired Mom MDs is hosted by Cindy Van Praag, MD, wellness advocate for physician moms and proud mom of two teenagers. Episodes will cover how to identify and take back autonomy at work and home to find time for activities that invigorate you. The show will also delve into how to prioritize your own wellbeing without guilt and thrive at work and home. Cindy has over 20 years of experience in medicine and 17 years as a mom. She has extensive training in the integrative mindset and a holistic approach to wellbeing. Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about h...2024-01-2500 min
Coach Ball#3 Pitching coach Steven Manson (Manny)Een bonusaflevering, totaal onverwacht. Waarom? Soms komen er dingen op je pad die je niet kunt laten schieten! Wat dan... vraag jij je natuurlijk meteen af ? Nou, het is zo dat een zeker iemand voor de derde keer in zijn loopbaan uitgeroepen is tot coach van het jaar door de KNBSB. Zowel in 2017, 2018 als in 2021 ging hij er met deze eervolle titel vandoor. En dan hebben we het natuurlijk over: Stanley Doney. Wij van coachball zijn trots dat we in aflevering #4 al zo’n topcoach mochten interviewen. Dat coachen doet hij natuurlijk niet alleen. Hij heeft een gr...2022-11-0224 minCoach Ball#3 Pitching coach Steven Manson (Manny)Een bonusaflevering, totaal onverwacht. Waarom? Soms komen er dingen op je pad die je niet kunt laten schieten! Wat dan... vraag jij je natuurlijk meteen af ? Nou, het is zo dat een zeker iemand voor de derde keer in zijn loopbaan uitgeroepen is tot coach van het jaar door de KNBSB. Zowel in 2017, 2018 als in 2021 ging hij er met deze eervolle titel vandoor. En dan hebben we het natuurlijk over: Stanley Doney. Wij van coachball zijn trots dat we in aflevering #4 al zo’n topcoach mochten interviewen. Dat coachen doet hij natuurlijk niet alleen. Hij heeft een gr...2022-11-0224 min
The Physician Negotiator PodcastEP 08: How to Start a Ketamine Clinic from Scratch
EP 08: Starting a ketamine clinic from scratch
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Have you heard of Ketamine or Ketamine Clinics?
Dr. Cindy Van Praag of springcenterofhope.com along with her business partner Tessa Benson, RN decided to open one two years ago without any prior experience. Now they have a thriving clinic after some trial and error.
Find out why they opened their clinic and...2019-04-1644 min
ThePhysicianNegotiator's podcastStarting a Ketamine Clinic from ScratchHave you heard of Ketamine or Ketamine Clinics? Dr. Cindy Van Praag of springcenterofhope.com has and two years ago decided to start her own cash-based clinic from scratch. Find out why she did it and why some people would benefit from an infusion of Ketamine. What are the obstacles, opportunities and investment requirements needed to be successful? Is starting a ketamine clinic a viable way to completely transition out of the medical industrial complex? What are some of the mistakes she made and the advice she has for others? ...2019-04-1644 min