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Stethoscopes and Strollers

La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, PMH-C

Welcome to Stethoscopes & Strollers! I"m Dr. Toya, mom of two, OBGYN, and coach for physician moms. Here, we go beyond the hospital halls, into the messy, magical early years of parenting—think diapers, sleepless nights, and figuring out how to deal with all those unexpected twists and turns.Every episode, I dive into topics like mental health, the ins and outs of postpartum sex, sorting out childcare, and how having little ones changes your marriage. We’ll talk about getting back to work after

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113. If You’re Hesitating About Childcare, Listen to...

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2026/04/08

Hey Doc I had a moment recently that stopped me in my tracks. My kids were heading out for a full day—something fun, something special—and I wasn’t there. And instead of guilt? I felt peace. Gratitude. Relief. Not because I don’t want to be with them. But because I know they are well cared for, loved, and having a full, joyful experience, even when I’m not the one making it happen. In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to build a life that actually works with support. We get i...

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112. Happy Doctor’s Day (And a Reminder You Might Need)

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2026/04/01

Hey Doc — Doctor’s Day can feel… underwhelming. A small gesture. A generic message. Maybe a reminder that you’re appreciated, without anything actually changing. And for a lot of physicians, that disconnect doesn’t go unnoticed. In this episode, I’m sharing a different kind of Doctor’s Day message. Not about what you received, but about how you see yourself inside the system you work in. We get into: Why external appreciation often falls short (and what actually matters more)How physicians un...

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18:22

Part 2: Dr. Traci De Splinter on Mom Guilt, Career...

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2026/03/25

Hey Doc — This is Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Traci De Splinter, an OB/GYN here in Texas and a seasoned physician mom whose daughters are now adults. In Part 1, we talked about what it looked like for her to have a baby during residency and navigate some incredibly difficult years early in her career. In this part of our conversation, we move forward in the story. Dr. Traci shares what life looked like raising two young daughters while practicing medicine as a single mom—and the decisi...

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18:55

110. Part 1: Dr. Traci De Splinter 2 under 2, New...

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2026/03/18

Hey Doc — This is a conversation I’ve really been looking forward to sharing with you. I’m joined by Dr. Traci De Splinter, an OB/GYN here in Texas and a seasoned physician mom whose daughters are now adults. I love conversations like this because most of the physician moms I talk to in this podcast are in the thick of early motherhood—myself included. There is something really powerful about hearing from someone who has lived through those years and can reflect back on them with perspective....

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17:06

109. Celebrating Yourself: Why High Achievers...

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2026/03/11

Hey Doc — There’s something I see over and over again when I work with physician moms. You’ve achieved incredible things. Medical school. Residency. Building a career. Raising children. Holding together entire ecosystems of people who depend on you. And yet, when I ask you to name something you’re proud of? Silence. Or you brush it off. Or you immediately pivot to the next thing you still need to accomplish. In this episode, I’m talking about why celebrating yourself can feel surprisingly dif...

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108. Fear Isn’t a Sign to Stop: What “Doing It...

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2026/03/04

Hey Doc, I’m in the middle of launching a brand-new HVAC business with my husband. And let me tell you: starting a business from scratch, self-funded, no clients, no safety net? It will humble you real quick. I’ve been nauseous before networking meetings. Sweaty before introducing myself. Mortified after asking a very basic question at a major conference. And I still did it. Because here’s the truth I keep teaching my clients, and living in real time: The absence of fear is not required. ...

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22:37

107. Part 2: Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo’s Story:...

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2026/02/25

Hey Doc, What do you do when everything looks “successful” on paper… but you’re not actually satisfied? In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo — allergist, CEO, twin mom — we talk about the season that doesn’t get discussed enough. The one where you’ve done everything right. You trained. You built the career. You became the mom. And yet… something feels off. Dr. Gina shares what it was like to realize she wasn’t fulfilled and to invest in herself before she had proof it woul...

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29:22

106. Part 1: Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo’s Story: No...

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2026/02/18

Hey Doc, What happens when you’re pregnant with twins, working full-time, and living in a city with no family nearby? In this first part of my conversation with Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, board-certified pediatric and adult allergist, private practice CEO, and twin mom, we go back to the beginning. Before the CEO title. Before the older-kid stage. Back to the pregnancy. The delivery. The five-week postpartum return to work. Dr. Gina shares what it was like to carry twins to 38 weeks, build a lif...

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18:47

105. The Degrees You Think You Need (But Don’t)

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2026/02/11

You already have the degree that matters, doc. But somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that we need another certification, another course, or another set of letters behind our name before we’re “ready” to do the thing we actually want to do. In this episode, I’m breaking down three common degrees I see women physicians chasing — not because they truly need them, but because they’ve been taught to delay, over-prepare, and perfect before taking action. This isn’t about being a...

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17:32

104. Why This Physician Coach Launched an HVAC Business

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2026/02/04

Hey Doc, In this episode, I’m sharing a major life update that, on the surface, looks like a hard pivot, but is actually a continuation of everything I’ve been building since I left corporate medicine. 📣 I’m officially the co-owner of The General Heating & Air, a family-run HVAC company serving Greater Houston. I’m still coaching and I’m still podcasting. But how I spend my time is changing — and so is what I’ve learned about capacity, clarity, and what it really means to have

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103. Teach Your Sons How To Treat You: Your Actions...

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2026/01/28

Hey Doc — If you got sick tomorrow, would your family know how to care for you? Would your partner step up? Would your kids know what to do? Or would you be left watching everyone wait for you to get better, so you can get back to doing everything again? This episode is about the stories we tell ourselves about being “needed” and the quiet ways we teach our families to expect us to do it all. It’s not just about being unsupported in the moment, it’s about a pattern we’ve set over years of ove...

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21:58

102. How to Handle Surprise Meetings with Leadership

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2026/01/21

Hey Doc — There’s a specific kind of dread that comes with a vague meeting invite. No agenda. No context. Just: “Leadership wants to meet.” You already know — it’s rarely good. Whether you’re walking in with a heads-up or completely in the dark, this episode breaks down how to protect yourself when you’re called into a surprise meeting about your job. Not the one you asked for — the one they put on your calendar. I’m sharing what I walk through with my clients in real time: What to do the mom...

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29:03

101. How I managed locums with a baby and a toddler—...

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2026/01/14

Hey Doc, “I’ll do locums once the kids are older.” Sound familiar? That’s the line I hear most from physician moms when they’re curious about locums but don’t think it’s realistic with a baby or toddler at home. But here’s the truth: I started doing locums with a 2-year-old and a newborn and it turned out to be one of the best parenting decisions I ever made. Not because it was easy. But because it gave me more freedom, more presence, and more say in how I showed up — both at home and at work...

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100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of Stethoscopes and...

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2026/01/07

Hey Doc We made it. A brand new year and the 100th episode of Stethoscopes and Strollers. This isn’t just a milestone. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and remember why this podcast, and this work, exists in the first place. Yes, it started with postpartum burnout. Yes, it evolved through early motherhood, transitions, and work stress. But at the center of it all? Empowering women physicians to stop giving their power away — at home, at work, and everywhere in between. In this episode, I refl...

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99. A Trinidadian New Year, A Physician Mom’s Reminder

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2025/12/31

Hey Doc, It’s Ole Year’s Day, as we say in Trinidad! And whether you call it Ole Year’s Day or New Year’s Eve, the energy’s the same: reflect, reset, repeat. Before you close the book on the year — or let your mind spiral on all the things that didn’t happen — I want you to do one thing (well, two): Remember what did. Pause on that instinct to scroll through everything that didn’t happen. This isn’t the moment to self-diagnose your shortcomings. It’s the moment to recognize what went well thi...

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98. Unsubscribing from Holiday Chaos (Effective...

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2025/12/24

Hey Doc — When did the holidays turn into one big chaotic to-do list? Between last-minute gift runs, boundary-testing relatives, and the annual matching pajama scramble… it’s a lot. This episode is your permission slip to opt out. The stress isn’t tradition. The chaos isn’t required. And next year doesn’t have to feel like this one, because holiday magic doesn’t have to mean exhaustion. 🎧 Tune in for a Christmas Eve reflection — and a gentle challenge to make one small decision that brings

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97. Holiday Survival 101: Say Less, Stress Less

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2025/12/17

Hey Doc, Headed into a holiday gathering with a cousin, auntie, or in-law who always has something to say? This one’s for you. This short and slightly petty episode is your permission slip to disengage — without guilt, without defensiveness, and without wasting your energy explaining yourself to people who don’t live your life. You’ll learn: Why “okay” is a complete sentenceHow to stop giving your power away mid-conversationAnd what to say when the family commentary starts rolling in hot🎧

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96. How to Ask for What You Want at Work

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2025/12/10

Hey Doc If you’ve ever left a meeting with leadership thinking, “Why did I even bother?” I’ve been there. Vague emails. Rambling explanations. Trying to be heard and ending up dismissed. This episode is about doing it differently. With clarity. With strategy. And without bending over backwards to be “nice” about it. You’ll learn: How to prep before the ask (so you’re not just venting)What to focus on depending on who you’re talking toThe difference between making a request vs. negotiatingHow ...

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95. When Both Parents Are Working: A Step-by-Step...

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2025/12/03

Hey Doc — How do you manage with young kids with household duties, work, marriage…life? It’s the question I hear constantly — in coaching calls, Facebook posts, in casual conversations when someone’s hanging on by a thread. And if you have no nearby family and no reliable backup? The question starts to feel like a punchline. Most advice boils down to: Just outsource more. But if it were that simple, you would’ve done it already. In this episode, I walk you through the real answer — the one I ...

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94. The Holiday Episode: Ask for What You Actually Want

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2025/11/26

Hey Doc, We’re heading into the holiday season, and I want to offer you a small but powerful reminder — the kind we don’t usually give ourselves this time of year. Between the gifts, the traditions, the kids, the family expectations, and the pressure to “create magic,” it’s so easy to slide into the background of your own life without even noticing. But what if this year looked different? What if you let yourself want what you actually want — without guilt, without hinting, without hoping peo...

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