Inspired Mom MDs

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/79.

What if chasing your dreams doesn’t harm your kids … but quietly shapes them into thriving adults?

Dr. Rita Fisler has lived that question. She had two babies while a medical student at Harvard. She then rose to chief resident in dermatology and built a 20-year career, all while navigating the fears and worries of the impact a medical career has on raising children.

In this episode, she shares her missteps and the many tools she used to help her boys thrive. A simple practice, priceless mentors, and mindset shifts all liberated her from striving for perfection. She modeled resilience. 

If you’ve ever whispered, “Am I hurting my kids by doing it all?” listen to these inspiring lessons for moms in medicine that navigate work-life balance daily. 

Links from the episode:

Dr. Rita Fisler’s email: [email protected]

The 4-7-8 breathing technique by Dr. Andrew Weil

Mindfulness and parenting

https://childmind.org/article/mindful-parenting-2/

LearnSkin - the first organization and community to address skin health, beauty and wellness from an integrative approach;  Has articles, seminaras as well as free pod-casts, link is here

https://www.learnskin.com/podcasts/

Integrative approaches to skin beauty

https://www.learnskin.com/podcasts/episode-59-integrative-approach-to-aesthetics/

Stress and the skin

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8480446/

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health (For immediate help, text or dial 988 in the U.S. for The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). 

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/78.

Every year, it is as if an entire hospital ward, filled with doctors, nurses, and colleagues, vanishes without a trace, lost to suicide. Behind each of these lives is a story, a family, a friend, a community forever changed.

I’m inspired by the Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation to talk today about suicide prevention for physicians and healthcare workers. Today you’ll hear about Dr. Breen’s story to shine a light on awareness, and on hope. Because noticing the signs, connecting with someone in need, and advocating for mental health can literally save a life.

My hope is that this episode is a reminder that awareness matters, action matters, and connection matters. Together, we can turn awareness into action, and despair into hope.

 Resources for immediate help: 

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides immediate, free 24/7 crisis support via phone (988), text (988), or online chat for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. 
• Physician Support Line is a national, free, and confidential support line made up of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists to provide peer support for physician colleagues and American medical students. Call 1-888-409-0141. It’s open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 11 pm ET, except federal holidays. 
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine offers free mental health support, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 10 pm ET. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “NAMI” to 62640 or email [email protected].
• Start Your Recovery provides resources for people in crisis who may be struggling with substance use. 

Resources for ongoing support and information: 

·        National Physician Suicide Awareness Day | NPSA Day

·        Action Ideas pdf to help prevent suicide: SPM-Ideas-for-Action_2025.pdf

·        Home - Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/77.

Life can feel like it takes place on a racetrack.

Do you ever notice how the days go by so fast you barely have time to catch your breath? 

It’s too fast to fit in things that keep you healthy, like exercise and sleep. And then, it goes too fast to actually enjoy them when you do!

And sometimes, so fast that it leaves you with guilt over missing family moments like meeting your child at the bus stop, waking them up for school, or check on your sick teen tucked away in their room. 

But here’s the truth: life doesn’t have to get away from you like this.

You have the power to pump the brakes and regain control. 

Today I share how to slow down time with three simple shifts that help you reclaim calm, presence, and joy.  

Keep listening, you’ll be glad you did!

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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What if you could honor your kids, care for your parents, and still keep a piece of yourself intact? 

If you’re a sandwich generation mom, you know the struggle is real. Days start before the sun even rises and end long after it sets – you’re still carrying the weight of kids, parents, and patients.

Some days it feels like there’s no breathing room. 

But here’s the thing: the weight doesn’t have to crush you. 

Today, I’m offering five shifts that make the chaos feel lighter, the guilt less heavy, and the everyday moments a little sweeter. These shifts help you move through this season with steadiness and compassion.

You’ll come away with sense of hope that yes, I can navigate the demands of medicine, family, and life, and still feel like myself.

So, take a breath, lean in, and let’s discover how to soften the edges of this season together.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/75.

Balance takes effort, plain and simple. 

It’s something you build, one choice at a time. And for many women in medicine, the blueprint they were handed never included room for school drop-offs, sick days, or space to breathe.

Today, I’m talking with Dr. Sarah Slater, a pediatric nurse practitioner and founder of Balanced Kids, who has reimagined her career so she can show up fully for her patients and her family. 

We discuss the real possibility of building a practice around your values and the small shifts and decisions that will make a big difference. 

This is what a true work-life balance for doctor moms can look like, without burning out or giving up what you love.

If you’ve been craving more breathing room in your work and your life, this one’s for you.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/74.

You’re working in a system built for men 

Where speed is prized over listening, 

and “efficiency” means cutting patients short.

The burden of extra work, the unpaid hours, the impossible expectations—they’re not in your head. They’re backed by data.

Today, we get to the root of a pattern many women physicians feel but rarely discuss, gender bias for female physicians. 

I am joined by Dr. Noemi Adame, who will share the story behind her viral article that discusses the nitty gritty data that explains the disproportionate experience between male and female physicians. 

By the end of this conversation, you will feel validated and empowered. You will also be armed with real solutions to strengthen the way you practice medicine.  

Links for Dr. Adame:

www.CulverPediatrics.com 

Retreat Info: https://www.culverpediatrics.com/dpcwomensretreat

LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiadamemd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulverPeds

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/culverpeds/

SOMEDocs: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/noemi-adame-md/

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/73.

I sat down to record this today… and honestly, I didn’t want to. 

Not because I don’t care, but maybe because I care too much. The truth is some days it feels like I’m pouring that care into a void. 

My kid’s heading off to college soon, and there’s a sadness hanging in the air that I can’t quite shake. I’ve built something I believe in, but lately, it feels like I’m talking to no one. And the truth is, I almost didn’t hit record today because admitting these thoughts feels like admitting failure. 

I keep asking myself, is it still worth it?  But I am learning that maybe this is what showing up really looks like. Not when it’s easy. But when it’s real.

So, if you’re here, and listening, you’re not alone. And neither am I. 

When you feel the ache of building something that matters, but not sure anyone’s listening, that’s exactly when it matters most. 

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/72.

There’s a unique resilience you learn when a toddler has a full-scale meltdown in the grocery store, or when a perfect beach day is derailed by a sudden fever. 

You learn to pivot. To breathe. To adapt.

The field of medicine, however, teaches you to be regimented, precise, and in control. 

So, what if the secret to thriving was found not in a textbook, but in the nursery? What if the skills you learned as a mom are your greatest professional asset?

Today, Dr. Santina Wheat joins us to share her story. She’s a physician, a mom, and a coach who has walked this path. She gets real about her journey of overcoming physician burnout by removing the mask, setting small but mighty boundaries, and rediscovering her purpose.

This conversation is your guide to turning flexibility into a superpower and finding fulfillment in the beautiful, messy blend of medicine and motherhood.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/71.

It wasn’t the piles of paper. 

Or the random charging cables. 

Or the stray sock and candy wrapper under the coffee table.

It was the feeling. That slow, creeping weight in my chest when I tried to relax—
and couldn’t.

Because even though my life looks ordered on the outside, inside, it sometimes feels stuffed and chaotic. 

It’s like I’m visibly organized but privately overwhelmed. 

That’s when it hit me: Clear your space, clear your mind.

I didn’t need a home makeover. I needed motion. One desk, one shelf at a time and suddenly, I could breathe again.

If your brain is buzzing, if your to-do list is spilling onto every flat surface, if you’re managing it all but still feel unsettled, this episode is for you.

I’ll include declutter strategies for busy doctor moms and how a cluttered space might be saying more than you realize.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/70.

I didn’t cry when we toured the college. 

I didn’t cry when he picked his dorm. 

But as I held a new tourniquet, a roll of gauze and box of bandages in my hands, tears came quietly.

This was it. It was real.

My son is leaving for college in a few weeks. And here I am, pouring all my energy into packing a medical kit. 

If you’re navigating the empty nest as a doctor mom, you know this transition hits differently.

Being a physician adds another layer of knowing too much. I’ve seen what can go wrong. 

So maybe subconsciously I was building a tether made of medical supplies. 

Surely, if I pack the best blood clotting powder everything will be ok, right?

I know this is a normal transition, but that doesn’t make it any less bittersweet. 

If you’re packing up your kid soon to leave for college or simply wondering how you’ll feel when that day comes, this episode is for you.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/70 

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer. 

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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.