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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.

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80: Doctor Moms: Stop Losing Time on Busy Work – Start Winning at What Really Matters

October 07, 2025 • Cindy Van Praag, MD • Episode 80

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/80.

I suddenly knew what drove me, right there on the treadmill.

I busy myself with small wins, thinking they’ll move me forward, and quietly avoid the big wins, that honestly scared me a little.

What woke me up is realizing what I lose when I don’t act. The weeks slip by, opportunities are wasted, and I feel potential sliding through my fingers.

Walking in place that day, and getting nowhere physically, I did move closer to clarity – about how to reach my dreams.

For moms in medicine feeling stuck, this clicks.

Are you spinning your wheels on busy work while the high-impact tasks that could move you forward sit unchecked in your planner?

This episode explores why we avoid the tasks that matter most – and how reframing what we risk by not acting sparks real momentum.

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