Inspired Mom MDs
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.
Inspired Mom MDs
4: How a Mom Doc Can Reduce Feeling Selfish for Prioritizing Herself
Find 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 maternity leave. Congratulations to all the new moms by the way! You’re going back to work in a career you love, leaving your baby at home. This can be rather hard.
On the one hand, work brings you value and self-worth. On the other hand, being a mom fills a primal need. They do complement each other, but why does it feel so awful?
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I help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.