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
61: How to Stop Feeling Lazy: Let Go of Doctor Mom Guilt and Pressure
Find 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 ounce of focus to patient care – even then, sitting down feels wrong.
Especially when the house is buzzing and one of my kids asks me to explain how mitochondria work.
That guilt? It’s not because I’m lazy. It’s because I’ve been conditioned to believe rest = weakness.
Today, I’m pulling back the blindfold on what “lazy” really means for high-achieving women.
And I can tell you: it has absolutely nothing to do with a character flaw.
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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.