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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 23 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.

Latest Episodes from the Podcast…
life transition as a doctor mom
can-stress-cause-gum-disease
physician foster care and adoption
early signs of heart disease in women
Stress and Pelvic Floor Health
Writing for mental clarity
how to teach kids about money
writing as self-care for physician moms
overthinking as a physician mom
parenting as a physician mom episode with Dr. Juhi Raizada
worried about my child's eating and weight
career dissatisfaction in medicine
Can stress affect fertility
traumatic stress in physicians
women physicians feeling not good enough
Episode 88 explores moral injury, burnout, and lost purpose—and how trauma-informed coaching for physicians helps you slow down, heal, and regain clarity.
Integrative Wellness for Physician Moms
Leadership Development for Women Physicians
Sleep and Mental Health for Physician Moms
Finding community in the sandwich generation
what's ahead for Inspired Mom MDs
Topic: Physician Moms and Burnout Culture
identity for physician moms; profile image of Dr. Valentina Serna
moms in medicine feeling stuck
physician moms work-life balance
Suicide prevention for physicians and healthcare workers: signs to watch, support resources, and hope to protect colleagues in crisis.
How to slow down time
sandwich generation mom; woman with her mother and child
work-life balance for doctor moms; a profile picture of Sarah Slater, DNP
Gender bias for female physicians; Dr. Noemi Adame
is it still worth it?
overcoming physician burnout
declutter for a busy doctor mom
empty nest as a doctor mom
Realistic self-care for busy moms in medicine; a woman holding her toddler
Downshift without guilt; woman smiling in a blue raincoat
What I want my daughter to know. A mother and daughter together.
Navigating grief as a physician mom; Photo of Dr. Tanya English
asking for help as a physician mom; picture of a woman pondering
Storytelling for Doctor Moms
Stope seeking approval trust yourself
How to rest as a physician mom; woman laying on a conference table resting
mom guilt for feeling lazy; woman holding a pencil horizontally between her nose and upper lip
Physician Mom Burnout Support, picture of Dr. Diane Shannon
Setting daily intentions for busy moms, woman with a mug.
How to prevent loneliness; two women looking at a mobile phone
Perfectionism in physician moms - woman holding a mask partially over her face.
Picture of Dr. Pamela Buchanan; Emotional flatline recovery interview
Celebrate Small Wins; Woman celebrating by throwing confetti
Flexibility for physician moms; woman in workout attire stretching
woman and her reflection in a window; Reflection for physician moms
healing beyond medicine; profile picture of Dr. Christina Kraft
Woman holding a stop sign: Setting boundaries for doctor moms
woman meditating with headphones on; Physician moms prioritize self-care
Woman taking notes contemplatively; Core values for physician moms
The ‘Have It All’ Myth for Doctor Moms; woman driving a car and smiling
Clarity for physician moms
Reclaim your humanity as a physician mom
Art of possibility for doctor moms
I am enough doctor mom; woman having a snack
overthinking doctor mom; woman thinking/pondering
guide to finding flow; a woman doing yoga and her cat
self-care starts with no
how to reset and renew; woman in comfy clothes relaxing
gratitude for physician moms; woman showing gratitude
how can doctor moms thrive now; a woman and her son baking
create your new normal as a doctor mom; woman pulling her glasses down and looking at the camera
embrace who you are as a physician mom; asian woman with long wavy hair looking at the camera dressed stylishly
healing with intuition; smiling woman with long hair
take back control as a physician mom; woman holding a lighter with a flame
productive procrastination for doctor moms; woman checking her phone while sitting at her desk
habit change for mom docs
sunk cost trap for physician moms
redefine success for doctor moms
legacy for doctor moms; woman and her daughter with a happy mothers day sign
parenting struggles as a doctor moms; woman and her daughter standing on a log on a beach
redefining I should as a physician mom
escape a scarcity mindset; woman spelling flowers in a field
2 Steps to Spark Motivation
how doctor moms find more time
introvert strengths for physician moms
life lessons for physician moms from Taylor Swift, woman listening to something on her iPhone with headphones on
custom crafting your life as a physician mom; a profile picture of Dr. Sharon Hull MD, MPH
setting boundaries for physician moms; professional woman sitting in a chair
battle unmet expectation, woman with her hands steepled infront of her mouth
Doctor Mom Anxiety About the Future; woman feeling throat of a child
Physician Response and Compassion Fatigue; Woman on a plane
Losing Identity as a Physician Mom - Woman running on a road in workout clothes with an armband on
Embracing Change as a Physician Mom - a pregnant woman is letting her daughter feel her belly
Strengths for Physician Moms - a woman with her hand up to her forehead as if looking in the distance, on the wall behind her is her shadow but the shadow is wearing a cape like a superhero
Physician Mom Gut Instinct - female making an I wonder face
Compassion Fatigue in Physician Moms - female doctor holding hands with older patient showing compassion
Physician Mom Fixed Beliefs - female headshot in surgical mask and scrub cap
Resetting Healthy Routines Doctor Moms - Woman hugging a pillow and wearing an eyemask on her forehead
Moral Injury in Physician Moms - Picture of Jennie Byrne MD PhD
Time Management for Physician Moms - Woman gardening with little girl
Doctor Mom Guilt - Woman hugging her children
Physician Mom Vacation Boundaries - woman and child sitting on the beach, woman is using a laptop
Thriving as a Physician Mom - a woman with a smile dancing
Physician Mom Guilt - woman sipping coffee from a paper cup
Physician Mom Perfectionism - a woman doing yoga on a beach
Learning Physician Mom Boundaries, a woman sitting at a table
Physician Mom Burnout - a woman sitting on a window sill with a book and a cup of coffee
Physician mom wellbeing podcast introduction with Cindy Van Praag, MD
Cindy talks about the current climate of practicing medicine while juggling the roles of mom, wife, daughter, and more. She brings a fresh pair of eyes and guidance for common situations physician moms face daily. In Inspired Mom MDs Podcast, Cindy delivers a fresh perspective and actionable steps to take agency and elevate your power. Listen on your favorite podcast app! Learn more about Cindy Van Praag.