Stethoscopes and Strollers: Embracing Self-Care and Balance as a Physician Mom (Trailer)

Welcome to the trailer of "Stethoscopes and Strollers," the podcast exclusively crafted for physician moms navigating the intricate balance of motherhood and medical careers. Hosted by Dr. Toya, a practicing OBGYN and a mom in the thick of her own early motherhood years, this podcast offers a unique perspective that resonates deeply with physician moms everywhere.

What to Expect:

- Deep Dives into Motherhood Challenges: This podcast is dedicated to discussing the real, often unspoken parts of motherhood that physician moms face—everything from dealing with the demands of hospital administration and insurance battles to handling the complexities of parenting while managing a medical career.

- Self-Prioritization: Dr. Toya emphasizes the importance of physician moms putting their health, recovery, and well-being first, especially postpartum. The philosophy here is clear: prioritizing yourself isn't just beneficial; it's necessary for being the best parent and professional you can be.

- Inclusive Yet Focused: While primarily aimed at physician moms, "Stethoscopes and Strollers" welcomes all listeners. The insights shared are invaluable to any parent striving to balance professional and personal life effectively.

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Transcript

Dr. Toya: 1:22

Welcome to Stethoscopes and Strollers. The only podcast talking about the real parts of motherhood that no one else is talking about, for physician moms in those early years, by a physician mom who is in the early years of motherhood. I get you because I am you and I made this podcast for you. Physician moms need a special space to talk about things that nobody else is going to get. Nobody else is going to truly understand what we have to deal with with all of the rigors of motherhood and taking care of the lives of our patients. Taking care of the lives of our patients, dealing with administration of the hospital, insurance companies, pharma, all of those things. So I have made this podcast for you and I just want to talk a little bit about what to expect.

Dr. Toya: 2:23

My philosophy, first and foremost, is that physician moms have to prioritize themselves, their health, their recovery, especially in postpartum, and their true inner desires before everything else, and that includes their children. So, no, this podcast is not for moms who don't like being mothers, even though it may seem that way. It is actually for moms who love their kids, who love being mothers and want to be the best version of themselves for their babies, and that actually means putting yourself first. It may seem like a radical idea, but I promise you it is what your babies need and what they deserve, and it is what you need and what you deserve, right? So I am talking specifically to physician moms, but that doesn't mean that other moms wouldn't benefit from this podcast. So if you are not a physician mom, it's not that you're not welcome here. It is just that I will be talking to my fellow physician moms and, in the same vein, I will be talking to physician moms who are married, who are in a loving, committed relationship but have felt the strain that motherhood and parenthood, especially in these early years, put on a marriage.

Dr. Toya: 3:51

But, like I said, all parents can benefit from this podcast and from the message that you deserve to be the number one priority in your own life. It is not selfish to do that. It is one of the most selfless things that you can do, and that also means prioritizing your relationships and then worrying about those kids. The kids will be all right Once you are okay, you and your partner are okay, the kids will be okay, right. So I am excited that you are here. I look forward to being in your air every week for our very real, very unfiltered discussions here on stethoscopes and strollers.