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
76: The Sandwich Generation Doctor Mom: 5 Shifts to Lighten the Load
Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/76.
What if you could honor your kids, care for your parents, and still keep a piece of yourself intact?
If you’re a sandwich generation mom, you know the struggle is real. Days start before the sun even rises and end long after it sets – you’re still carrying the weight of kids, parents, and patients.
Some days it feels like there’s no breathing room.
But here’s the thing: the weight doesn’t have to crush you.
Today, I’m offering five shifts that make the chaos feel lighter, the guilt less heavy, and the everyday moments a little sweeter. These shifts help you move through this season with steadiness and compassion.
You’ll come away with sense of hope that yes, I can navigate the demands of medicine, family, and life, and still feel like myself.
So, take a breath, lean in, and let’s discover how to soften the edges of this season together.
- Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about how I help physician moms!
- You can grab a copy of my freebie! Just click here for a quick download: 4 Steps to Take Back Control, Find Time for What Matters Most and Thrive in Your Practice and at Home
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.