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
36: The Confession of a Jumpy Physician Mom
Find 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 what? It’s ok.
I’m done fighting it, explaining it away, dealing with people’s comments like it’s a fault of mine.
I won’t get eaten by a tiger anytime soon! There that.
My point is, I now embrace is part of who I am.
What is something you’ve resisted, maybe for years, that is your hardwired biology?
You can embrace who you are too!
When you stop fighting nature, and learn to roll with what you can’t change, you win.
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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.