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
67: What I Want My Daughter to Know About Medicine: A Doctor Mom’s Unfiltered Truth
Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/67.
“Mom…I might want to go to medical school.”
Cue the flood of pride.
And right behind it? Fear.
I know what this career can do to a person.
I know how it builds and breaks you, sometimes in the same day.
How can I let her go down that path?
The good news? There’s a way to guide her, without scaring her, or you.
There’s a way to share what you’ve experienced without discouraging her at the same time.
What I want my daughter to know…
is that choosing a career in healthcare isn't about proving anything to anyone, not to me, not to the world.
It’s about answering a call that feels true to her.
If you’ve ever felt this tension between legacy and letting go, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through three steps that will help you turn fear into clarity, and support into partnership
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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.