Hey Doc—

This week’s episode is one of my favorites yet because it’s a full-circle moment.

I’m sitting down with my friend Dr. Sarah Stombaugh—family medicine physician, obesity medicine specialist, private practice owner, coach, podcast host, and mom of three.

And fun fact: she’s the reason I started Dr. Toya Coaching.

Yep. You’ve heard me mention her before. The woman who looked me in the eye and said, “That’s not a medical practice. That’s coaching.”

And here we are. Two years later. Full circle.

In this conversation, we walk through Dr. Sarah’s incredible journey—from meeting her husband in med school and navigating the couples match, to having her first baby the day before residency graduation (yes, really).

We talk about the chaos of postpartum, what it was like to parent through a pandemic while her husband was a critical care fellow, and how she finally built a life that honored her values.

It’s a story of boundaries, self-trust, and creating work that actually fits the life you want—not the other way around.

You’ll laugh, you’ll probably tear up, and if you’re in a season of questioning what’s next, this episode will remind you that you can design something better.

Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is a family medicine physician and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Graduating from Creighton University Medical School and completing her family medicine residency at University of Chicago, Dr. Stombaugh practiced outpatient primary care in Evanston, Illinois before moving to Charlottesville, Virginia with her family.

Upon moving to Charlottesville, Dr. Stombaugh opened a private practice weight loss clinic, in which she sees patients in-person at her downtown Charlottesville office and by telemedicine throughout the states of Virginia, Tennessee, and Illinois.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Stombaugh is the host of the "Conquer Your Weight" podcast. Through this platform, she shares valuable insights, expert opinions, and practical advice on weight management, contributing to the well-being of a broader audience.

Dr. Stombaugh believes in empowering both individuals and the medical community in order to promote an evidence-based approach to the treatment of obesity.

For more information about Dr. Sarah, you can visit her website and connect with her on Facebook

What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know!

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