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
26: How Doctor Moms Can Escape a Scarcity Mindset
Find 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 in the fabric of who physicians are and blends seamlessly with the slew of parental responsibilities.
The scarcity mindset is a belief that resources and time are limited and won’t meet our needs or goals.
It often leads to feelings of inadequacy, competition, anxiety and exhaustion.
There is a way out. There is a counterbalance.
It’s time to put this war cry to rest and feel better. This is the topic for today’s episode.
Join me!
Disclaimer – This podcast is based on my own opinions and is not meant to constitute medical advice. I am telling my story to illustrate my own experience with a scarcity mindset. I am also not a urologist. Please seek proper medical advice from your physician if you are experiencing any medical conditions that concern you.
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This 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.
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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.