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Being a physician is tough on its own. Now add motherhood on top of that and you've got a recipe for stress and burnout in one way or another.

And if you boil it all down, it stems from prescribed expectations of others for the various roles we play. As physicians, it's drilled into us throughout training to be altruistic and prioritize the care of our patients above caring for ourself. Then, as mothers, society tells us to give 100% of ourselves to our children. 

If my math is correct, that leaves somewhere between very little and nothing at all left for caring for ourselves. No wonder burnout is such an issue amongst women physicians!

But this situation isn't going unnoticed, and my guest on this episode of the Ending Physician Overwhelm Podcast is doing amazing things to turn the tide for physician mothers. Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson is a wife, mother, board-certified Obstetrician and
Gynecologist, entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author. She's on a mission to empower women to take charge of their reproductive health and advocate for themselves. She is also the founder and CEO of Amina OBGYN Consultants, a virtual gynecology practice focusing on supporting women through the postpartum period.

In this episode, Dr. La Toya shares her personal experience as a working mother in the postpartum period, dealing with burnout, anxiety, and her journey of personal self-care. We'll talk about the importance of claiming agency, making time for personal wellness, and finding fulfillment for women professionals. 

Her work as an advocate for women's mental and physical health is so inspiring and important, so I hope you'll take a moment to listen and share with others. As I say in the episode, I wish there had been more people like Dr. La Toya in medicine when I was in training because it's something that everybody should hear, but I'm honored to be able to help her get the word out to the next generation of physician mothers!

Thank you for being here, and if you're interested in learning more about Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson's work, please check out any of the links below:

• Website: https://drtoyaobgyn.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoyaobgyn/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090007113038
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtoyaobgyn?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrToyaOBGYN

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