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Inspired Mom MDs

Cindy Van Praag, MD

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

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All Episodes

11:13

63: Dear Doctor Mom: You Don’t Need Approval to Know...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/06/10

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/63. Have you ever felt something deep down… but waited for permission to believe it? I know I have. The truth would rise up, soft and certain, but I still hesitated. I’ve stuck with the plan, stayed the course, waited for someone, anyone to say, “Go ahead. You’re right about this.” But that permission never came. So I silenced my inner voice and, in the pause, something precious was lost. I’ve come to understand

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62: How to Rest as a Physician Mom – Even When...

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2025/06/03

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/62.Even though my white coat taught me to power through, my heart knows a different truth. Pausing isn’t a weakness, it’s survival.But the dilemma is how to rest as a physician mom when everyone needs you – from your patients to your family, to your dog or cat! It can be a challenge to slow down as a type A mom, and doctor, I know. (I am one.)You feel like you’ll lose your edge, your credibility, that things will

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61: How to Stop Feeling Lazy: Let Go of Doctor Mom...

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2025/05/27

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

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60: How to Overcome Physician Mom Burnout with Dr....

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2025/05/20

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at InspiredMomMDs.com/60.When the weight of your work and family life is wearing you thin,somewhere in the middle of it all, you start to disappear. You’re never fully present for yourself. And then you find yourself whispering, “I can’t keep going like this.” You’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken.This episode is for anyone seeking real physician mom burnout support, because burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a

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59: How Doctor Moms Can Shift Their Day with One...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/05/13

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/59.Have you ever had one of those days that should feel amazing, but somewhere along the way, it just falls apart?You start with good intentions – coffee in hand, list ready, and the best of plans – yet, setting daily intentions for busy moms can feel like a distant dream when everything starts to slip.The energy, the optimism... gone.I get it. It happened to me just this week.But what if I told you that one small

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58: Lonely in Medicine? The Science Every Doctor Mom...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/05/06

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/58.Have you ever felt lonely… even in a crowded room?Like you're doing all the things, but something still feels off?Disengaged. Worn thin. A little invisible.You’re not alone.You’re not doing it wrong.You’re just ready for something deeper.And what you might be missing… is connection. Not just avoiding loneliness but actively building what fills you up. Because social connection doesn’t just make life sweeter,

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57: Looks Can Be Deceiving: The Mask of a Perfect...

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2025/04/29

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/57.The truth? Most of us are performing.Polished on the outside.But inside, quietly wondering: Is this really what I signed up for?It works for a while. Until the façade starts to crack and “I’m fine” becomes too hard to fake. I look around and see so many women physicians rocking it.Brilliant. Accomplished. Respected.But what we often don’t see is the internal struggle.These women are also experts in never letting

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56: Emotional Flatline to Fierce Advocate: Physician...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/04/22

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/56.What happens when the healer hits a wall? When the one who's always strong – the high-achiever, the fixer, the go-to problem solver -- starts to go numb inside?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Buchanan, a purpose-driven physician and burnout recovery coach whose story is as raw as it is resilient.She opens up about what it meant to navigate medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic… and how

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55: Permission to Shine: Why Physician Moms Must...

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2025/04/15

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/55.When did pausing to celebrate start feeling… selfish?Somewhere between the wonder of childhood and the weight of adult responsibility, it happened. Success became minimized. And joy got tangled with guilt. What if celebration isn’t indulgent, it’s essential?What if knowing your wins, even the small, quiet ones, is part of the path toward a life that feels more like you? You don’t need to apologize for feeling

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54: When the Plan Falls Apart: The Power of...

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2025/04/08

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/54. The best-laid plans… often crash into real life. You map out your career, family time, and a perfectly color0coded planner, and then? Chaos. A shift runs late. Your kiddo spikes a fever. And the sitter cancels. Suddenly, everything you were holding together feels like it’s unraveling. Here’s the truth: a roadblock doesn’t mean something impassable. It means life is offering you a redirect. But in the moment, it

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53: A Vital Check-In for Doctor Moms: The Power of...

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2025/04/01

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/53.“Turn off the music, eyes over here, it’s time for the time-out!”This happens every day in the operating room, at the start of every case. It’s a mandated checklist read out loud to the team of surgeons, nurses, techs and anesthesiologists. We make sure to have the right patient, the right procedure and that possible complicating issues are addressed. It is a moment to stop and reflect on our purpose for being

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52: Healing Beyond Medicine: Wisdom for Doctor Moms...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/03/25

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/52.Have you ever wished you could go back in time and give your past self some much-needed advice?What would you say? What would you do differently?I have a few things that spring to mind. But the truth is, if I could actually go back, it might change everything – even the lessons I needed to learn. What I can do is take action now, make healthier choices and share what I’ve learned with other people. That’s

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51: Your Road Your Rules: Setting Boundaries for the...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/03/18

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/51.Road signs exist for a reason. They tell us where we can and can’t go, what’s safe and what’s off-limits. Without them, driving would be a guessing game!Boundaries serve the same purpose in life. Without them, it’s easy to veer off course or worse, crash with exhaustion. When others dictate your time and energy, you lose autonomy. You can run yourself into the ground meeting endless demands. If this sounds

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50: How Physician Moms Can Prioritize Self-Care in a...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/03/11

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/50.Time is like an apple pie. Fresh out of the oven, the aroma grabs you before the first bite. You savor it, thinking there’s more to enjoy, until suddenly, it’s gone. You’re left wanting just one more little slice. That’s just like time. Each day you wake up with a full pie, 24 new slices. But all too soon, they’re gone. Work and the constant demands of life devour every bit. When you find that self-care is a

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49: Drifting or Driven? A Physician Mom’s First Step...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/03/04

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/49.Imagine spending hours sculpting your arms and legs at the gym, but completely ignoring your core.You might look strong, but without a solid foundation, you’re off-balance and prone to injury. Now, think about life. When we focus only on achievements and ignore our core values, we end up in the same spot. One can look successful on the outside while feeling unsteady on the inside.Today’s episode of the Chart Your

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48: The 'Have It All' Myth: A Journey to What Matters...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/02/25

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/48.Imagine a world where the promise of 'having it all' isn’t a roadmap to success, but a trap that drains your spirit.This is all too common and it was for me. When I was young, I firmly believed that women could have it all. I had no doubt that through hard work I would have the career, the house, the family all on a pretty little timeline.And I believed I could enjoy myself while doing it all. Until I

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47: Clarity for the Physician Mom in a Noisy World

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/02/18

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/47.A piano in the hands of a novice creates noise. But in the hands of a skilled musician, those same ivory keys produce a masterpiece. The difference? Composition, practice, artistry – and most of all, clarity.Living without clarity is like playing a song without knowing the notes.In today’s world, we’re pulled in countless directions, it’s a struggle to focus. Information overload and mental clutter leave you

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46: You Are Human Too: Reclaim Your Humanity as a...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/02/11

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/46.My head nodded down in a microsecond of sleep – on Highway 290 in Chicago rush hour traffic. I was heading home after a 24-hour call.A year earlier, I would be falling asleep on the way to work on the mornings after a 36-hour call. This was a way of life that I didn’t challenge. Since medical school I was trained that my most basic needs, like food, sleep and a bathroom, were secondary. The kicker is that the

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45: Finding Hope in the Chaos: The Art of Possibility...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/02/04

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/45.Do you ever feel like you've lost control over something?So, you lose hope.Then hopelessness leads to inaction.Inaction fosters lack of control.And the cycle continues.Now, imagine a huge painting hanging in an art gallery. One that takes up the whole wall, with spotlights and benches placed in front. It’s a masterpiece of creativity showcasing a crafted future that is rewarding, fulfilling, and

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44: From "Am I Enough?" to "I Am Enough!" for Doctor...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/01/28

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/44."I am enough.” These words should never be a question.“Am I enough?” “When will I be enough?”You may find yourself chasing this elusive "enoughness" – a pseudo-word I’m using today.You work harder and do more activities waiting for that moment you feel worthy.Think of it like a rabbit chasing a carrot on a stick. The rabbit endlessly chases the carrot, maybe getting a bite, but never the whole

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