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26: How Doctor Moms Can Escape a Scarcity Mindset


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 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. It’s woven in the fabric of who physicians are and blends seamlessly with the slew of parental responsibilities. 

The scarcity mindset is a belief that resources and time are limited and won’t meet our needs or goals.

It often leads to feelings of inadequacy, competition, anxiety and exhaustion. 

There is a way out. There is a counterbalance. 

It’s time to put this war cry to rest and feel better. This is the topic for today’s episode. 

Join me!

Disclaimer – This podcast is based on my own opinions and is not meant to constitute medical advice. I am telling my story to illustrate my own experience with a scarcity mindset. I am also not a urologist. Please seek proper medical advice from your physician if you are experiencing any medical conditions that concern you. 

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I work with physician moms who want to take back control of their time and energy so they can prioritize what matters most. 

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Inspired Mom MDsBy Cindy Van Praag, MD