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“Don't betray yourself. Because if you betray yourself, eventually there's something inside of you that will start cooking.”

Spot on insight from my guest, Dr. Maria Colon-Gonzalez. 

Sometimes, saying “no” is easier said than done, right?

In theory, I know what to do, but sometimes I just feel guilty or obligated to say yes. 

And not standing firm with boundaries is a blow to self-care too. 

Listen in as I sit down to discuss boundaries and self-care in today’s episode. 

Discover key insights about:

·         how being a woman changes your approach to boundaries.

·         how to manage guilt over saying “no” to a patient.  

·         negotiating with colleagues who want more from you. 

·         defining self-care on your own terms, not what society dictates.

I promise you, Dr. Maria dives deep into these topics. 

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Being a doctor mom is a superpower, wielded by resilient super women. 

But there’s often a price of overwhelm. 

Waking up each day to step into the superhero suit can be exhausting – that is if you didn’t fall asleep in said suit. 

Let's be honest, sometimes the cape feels more like a weighted blanket.

Moms are pulled down by the weight of patient care, guilt, and the constant pressure to be everything to everyone.

Here’s the secret, it’s ok to change into comfy pants and still be a super woman. 

It’s ok to refresh your routine, or even just your mindset.  

This episode is your permission slip to ditch the struggle and embrace a fresh start.

Uncover how to reset and renew as a physician mom.

It's time to rediscover your joy and remember that even superheroes need a recharge.

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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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You just want to get home.

Long hours, disgruntled patients (or families), and bumper to bumper traffic has you yearning for your couch. 

Once home, you’re met with all kinds of normal life tension which is now somehow amplified.

And where does this leave you?

You’re left to ruminate in stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. 

But these states of being open the door wide open.

It lets in more harmful thoughts and toxic emotions. 

And this is a major contributor to burnout.

What if I told you there's a simple, yet powerful tool that can transform your life, both personally and professionally? 

It's called gratitude.

It’s an effective method to close that door of negativity.

And it has surprising health benefits.

It’s gratitude for the win in overall wellbeing.

Today I’ll discuss how it does this and some tips to get started. 

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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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Time is fickle. 

When you want it to speed up, it grinds to a halt.

When you want it to slow down, it gains speed. 

What is it I want right now in my life? 

Security and confidence it will all be ok. 

To stay active and not let my stiff joints and tendons slow me down. 

Less exhaustion.

Continue to have fun. 

What do I need to do to get there?

Set goals, plan, execute realistic steps.

Though, they may be weeks or months away to the finish line. 

But what do I do in this space of time before change happens?

It can feel unsettling, like an antsy energy of wanting more.

But there is a way to manage these feelings. 

Today I’ll share 5 key questions to ask yourself to find peace. 

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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 balance 2 full time jobs – as a full-time physician and full-time mom/wife/daughter/you-name-it. 

Can you relate? 

But human capacity is finite.

As a young mom, when I was a full-time anesthesiologist, I constantly juggled stress and sacrifice. 

I slept less, ate not so great, convenient food, and rarely took the time to decompress. 

I was so accustomed to chronic stress and chaos that it felt normal.

Until it caught up with me years later, and I recognized the physical signs and symptoms of a problem.

I understood it was time to pivot and turn things upside down a bit. 

Now, when any of those physical symptoms of stress return, it is so obvious! 

I found my new normal. And so can you. 

What is the solution? Take a listen.

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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 think I must have a big amygdala. 

That tiny part of the brain is the master of the fight or flight response. 

It can elicit a full-blown hands up in the air, gravity defying leap away from perceived “danger”.

As someone who meditates daily and strives for more Zen, I admit I startle easily.

What a stark contrast between a relatively calm personality and moments of jumping out of my skin.

And you know what? It’s ok. 

I’m done fighting it, explaining it away, dealing with people’s comments like it’s a fault of mine. 

I won’t get eaten by a tiger anytime soon! There that. 

My point is, I now embrace is part of who I am. 

What is something you’ve resisted, maybe for years, that is your hardwired biology? 

You can embrace who you are too! 

When you stop fighting nature, and learn to roll with what you can’t change, you win.   

How do you do this? Listen in…

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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 AM intuitive. 

But, not only me, but we all are. 

You are, too.

My brilliant guest today will explain it to all of us. 

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Arlene Dijamco, the MultiDimensional MD, on the show. 

She’s a pediatrician, integrative physician, and cranial osteopath who has dedicated her life to helping others connect with their inner wisdom.

She’s also a compassionate mom of 4 kids, who understands the unique pressures faced by physician moms.

Today you’ll learn about her passion to empower individuals to tap into their innate healing abilities, fostering a deeper connection between mind, body, and spirit.

She has a knack for making complex topics relatable and practical. Her insights empower people to apply these concepts to their own lives.

Keep listening and you’ll see what I mean!

Links for Dr. Dijamco:

 WEBSITES:

 ALL WORLDS PRESS: allworldspress.com

 Practice Website: allworldshealth.com

 School of Stillness: schoolofstillness.org

 SOCIAL:

 Instagram: intstagram.com/allworldshealth

 Facebook: facebook.com/allworldshealthandpediatrics

 TikTok: tiktok.com/@themultidimensionalmd

 PODCASTS:

 Parenting Podcast – Edgar Cayce’s Creating Calm: edgarcayce.org/family-section/listen/listen-welcome/

 The MultiDimensional MD on YouTube: youtube.com/@ArleneDijamcoMD

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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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How can having the sense of control be so elusive? 

Somewhere along the way in this career in medicine and in the role of a mom, autonomy slips, or it’s seemingly taken away.

And that matters – quite a lot. 

It feels disheartening to not control what matters most. This can lead to chronic stress and the massive fall out from how stress hurts the mind and body. 

But there is hope. 

A loss of control over some areas of life does not mean the ability, confidence and drive is lost.

There is still a fire in you that wants to be set free. 

You can step back into the ring and take back agency. 

When you have it, it is gloriously rewarding.

This episode will discuss 2 common thieves of control. 

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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 have mastered the art of turning a five-minute task into a five-hour ordeal.

And I can’t say I’m proud of this fact. 

You know when a sneaky little habit convinces you that cleaning the fridge is more urgent than finishing your work?

Or how about texting a friend, washing last night’s dirty pan sitting in the sink, or (gasp) scrolling 5 more minutes on social media. 

Some common distractions that detract from work at hand are really full-fledged procrastination with a capital “P.” 

It’s not like I choose to delay work, it just seems to happen.

It can really creep up on someone, right? 

Procrastination steals time and energy. It’s a like a pesky little gremlin that sabotages the best intentions. 

What if I told you, procrastination can be productive? Say what now? 

You can make it work for you!

Listen in as I explain in today’s episode. 

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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. 

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/32.

Ever found yourself knowing what you should do, but struggling to actually do it?

You’re not alone.

I’ve been there, and I’m still figuring things out!

I’ve been:

•      The Late-Night Worker – knowing I needed more family time, but work kept me in my office. 
•      The Ice Cream Aficionado – aiming for a healthy diet but succumbing to a nightly dish. 
•      The Armchair Athlete – aspiring to be more fit but letting exhaustion win.

Veering away from good intentions compounds negative consequences too, like guilt, weight gain or continued fatigue. 

Why is this so hard?  Our brains are wired to form habits, which can be difficult to break, even when we know they're not serving us well.

But there’s hope. 

There is a way to turn good intentions into good actions. 

Today I distill down a clear 3- step approach to making that change happen. 

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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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