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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

16:32

43: Overthinking? The Doctor Mom's Secret to Outsmart...

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2025/01/21

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/43.Who here is an overthinker? (Raise your hand!)You can’t see me, but I’m definitely raising mine.I’m guilty of analysis paralysis sometimes. You know, when the mind spins around and around examining every “what if”? These cycles can build into a frenzied mess of thoughts, which is honestly exhausting and frustrating.It’s a sneaky little habit that can zap energy and steal joy.But the good news is you can

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42: Unstuck and Unstoppable: The Doctor Mom's Guide...

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2025/01/14

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/42.You know the days you feel like you’re spinning your wheels?Imagine trying to finish a project, write a blog post, or get work done. For me, the clock ticks forward, my stomach tells me it’s already lunch time, and I have nothing to show for my work! The harder I try, the more I get stuck. That was my morning today until I realized I had to change my perspective. I wouldn't tell a friend to keep pushing

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41: Self-Care Starts with No for Doctor Moms: with...

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2025/01/07

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms on InspiredMomMDs.com/41.“Don't betray yourself. Because if you betray yourself, eventually there's something inside of you that will start cooking.”Spot on insight from my guest, Dr. Maria Colon-Gonzalez. Sometimes, saying “no” is easier said than done, right?In theory, I know what to do, but sometimes I just feel guilty or obligated to say yes. And not standing firm with boundaries is a blow to self-care too. Listen in as I

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40: Cape Off, Comfy Pants On: The Doctor Mom's Guide...

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2024/12/31

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/40.Being a doctor mom is a superpower, wielded by resilient super women. But there’s often a price of overwhelm. Waking up each day to step into the superhero suit can be exhausting – that is if you didn’t fall asleep in said suit. Let's be honest, sometimes the cape feels more like a weighted blanket.Moms are pulled down by the weight of patient care, guilt, and the constant pressure to be everything to

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39: Gratitude for the Win: How it can Transform Life...

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2024/12/24

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/39.You just want to get home.Long hours, disgruntled patients (or families), and bumper to bumper traffic has you yearning for your couch. Once home, you’re met with all kinds of normal life tension which is now somehow amplified.And where does this leave you?You’re left to ruminate in stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. But these states of being open the door wide open.It lets in more harmful thoughts and toxic

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38: How Can Doctor Moms Thrive Now While Striving for...

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2024/12/17

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/38.Time is fickle. When you want it to speed up, it grinds to a halt.When you want it to slow down, it gains speed. What is it I want right now in my life? Security and confidence it will all be ok. To stay active and not let my stiff joints and tendons slow me down. Less exhaustion.Continue to have fun. What do I need to do to get there?Set goals, plan, execute realistic steps.Though, they may be weeks or months

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37: Rewrite Your Script: Your New Normal as a Doctor Mom

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2024/12/10

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/37.I balance 2 full time jobs – as a full-time physician and full-time mom/wife/daughter/you-name-it. Can you relate? But human capacity is finite.As a young mom, when I was a full-time anesthesiologist, I constantly juggled stress and sacrifice. I slept less, ate not so great, convenient food, and rarely took the time to decompress. I was so accustomed to chronic stress and chaos that it felt normal.Until it caught

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36: The Confession of a Jumpy Physician Mom

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2024/12/03

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/36.I think I must have a big amygdala. That tiny part of the brain is the master of the fight or flight response. It can elicit a full-blown hands up in the air, gravity defying leap away from perceived “danger”.As someone who meditates daily and strives for more Zen, I admit I startle easily.What a stark contrast between a relatively calm personality and moments of jumping out of my skin.And you know what? It’s

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35: Unleashing Intuition: A Conversation with Doctor...

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2024/11/26

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/35.I AM intuitive. But, not only me, but we all are. You are, too.My brilliant guest today will explain it to all of us. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Arlene Dijamco, the MultiDimensional MD, on the show. She’s a pediatrician, integrative physician, and cranial osteopath who has dedicated her life to helping others connect with their inner wisdom.She’s also a compassionate mom of 4 kids, who understands the unique

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34: The Lost Art of Control: A Doctor Mom's Guide to...

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2024/11/19

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/34.How can having the sense of control be so elusive? Somewhere along the way in this career in medicine and in the role of a mom, autonomy slips, or it’s seemingly taken away.And that matters – quite a lot. It feels disheartening to not control what matters most. This can lead to chronic stress and the massive fall out from how stress hurts the mind and body. But there is hope. A loss of control over some areas of

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33: Procrastination Can Be Productive for a Mom Doc,...

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2024/11/12

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/33.I have mastered the art of turning a five-minute task into a five-hour ordeal.And I can’t say I’m proud of this fact. You know when a sneaky little habit convinces you that cleaning the fridge is more urgent than finishing your work?Or how about texting a friend, washing last night’s dirty pan sitting in the sink, or (gasp) scrolling 5 more minutes on social media. Some common distractions that detract from work

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32: Hack Your Habits: A Mom Doc’s 3-Step Guide

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2024/11/05

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/32.Ever found yourself knowing what you should do, but struggling to actually do it?You’re not alone.I’ve been there, and I’m still figuring things out!I’ve been: The Late-Night Worker – knowing I needed more family time, but work kept me in my office. The Ice Cream Aficionado – aiming for a healthy diet but succumbing to a nightly dish. The Armchair Athlete – aspiring to be more fit but letting

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31: Overcoming the Sunk Cost Trap: Strategies for...

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2024/10/29

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/31.A wave of nausea gripped her as she plopped in her car and headed to work. This feeling was nearly every day in the past year and growing.That was Anna (her name is changed), a successful surgeon and mom of 3 young kids. Each morning, she brushed aside her body’s little alarm bells to repeat the same nightmare each day. It clearly wasn’t working for her, so why continue?She fell victim to the sunk cost fallacy

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30: Redefine Success: How Doctor Moms Can Break Free...

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2024/10/22

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/30.“What do you do?”It’s an inevitable question to get a picture of who I am. When people ask my kids, they just answer “Doctor.” And there you go; I am defined by one all-encompassing word.Doctor has weight to it, right? But it also has hidden meaning – a debt often paid with health and well-being. This rigid persona was my whole identity for years. This one definition held me back from following my gut, my

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29: The Ripple Effect: How a Doctor Mom's Love...

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2024/10/15

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/29.Every day, I'm reminded of the extraordinary woman who shaped my world. Today, on her birthday, I honor her legacy.Her laughter echoed through our home, her kindness warmed our hearts, and her integrity guided our lives.My kids were too young to fully appreciate her influence. They were only a year old and ten months old when she left us.But thankfully, her lessons have become a part of me, and I'm

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28: Mom Docs & Parenting: The Ultimate Reality Show

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2024/10/08

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/28.Just when I feel I’ve got the hang of parenting, my kids get older.They enter a new stage I don’t feel equipped to handle. I find it difficult to transfer all my wisdom of talking to a 13-year-old, for example, to my next kid that hits 13. It doesn’t work; they are apples and oranges. For me, reading parenting books full of “how to” topics just doesn’t cut it. I am stuck.But doesn’t the unpredictability make this

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27: Beyond the Norm: Redefining “I Should” as a...

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2024/10/01

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/27.Some days I think my drive to be a rule-follower is the pits. I have this sense of responsibility and commitment to do things the “right way.”I was just professing to my husband that maybe being too honest holds me back. And you know what? He agreed!He wasn’t hinting I should lie, rather he made me think about my unwavering dedication to following “the rules.” Where is this list of rules anyway? Who wrote them,

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26: How Doctor Moms Can Escape a Scarcity Mindset

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2024/09/24

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/26. Eat when you can, sleep when you can, pee when you can. Does this sound familiar? This phrase is a war cry for busy physician moms who barely have time to sit, let alone warm up food or find a bathroom. It is also a perfect catchphrase for describing scarcity mindset for physicians. This mindset is indoctrinated in medical students the moment they set foot in a hospital – and it goes far beyond medical training

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25: 2 Steps to Spark Motivation for a Momma Doc

Inspired Mom MDs ·

2024/09/17

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/25.Do you ever feel you are slogging through your morning? I do. In fact, that is me today, in this moment as I jot down ideas for this episode. I planned this morning last night. I knew I had a late am meeting on my podcast writing day. So, I set my alarm one hour early. I also set the timer on my coffee maker, knowing I would have to get out of bed before it got cold. And let’s face it, reheated coffee is no

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24: Making Time for Mom: A Physician's Perspective

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2024/09/10

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/24.“I just don’t have the time.”When I asked over 20 physician moms what they would want if they could have anything 3 or 6 months from now – time was a top contender for the number 1 thing. Oh, to have more of this precious resource!You can spend more time with your kids, friends and family. You can have more hobbies, or heck restart a dormant hobby. Pick up the old knitting needles and dust off your favorite

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