✨ Stethoscopes and Strollers just turned ONE. ✨

One year. Over 60 episodes. Incredible guests. 18 five-star reviews. A global top 5% ranking — and a deeply aligned space that continues to grow week after week.

This week’s episode is a little different. It’s a celebration. A reflection. A reminder of what’s possible when you follow that small voice that says, I think I’m supposed to do this.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

🎙️ How the podcast went from idea to launch in just six weeks
🎙️ Why having an HQ for your voice matters (especially beyond social media)
🎙️ What this platform means to me — and what I want it to mean to you
🎙️ Why your reviews, shares, and messages really matter (and yes, I’m asking you to leave one!)

And maybe most importantly — I want this episode to light something in you.
Not to start a podcast (unless that’s your thing) — but to start whatever’s calling you. To take the idea that’s been sitting inside you, and act on it.

Because this podcast didn’t just happen.
It happened because I decided it would.
And it’s now reaching Physician moms across the world because you continue to listen, rate, and share.

Let’s celebrate what we’ve built together.

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Hey Doc —

Mother’s Day is coming up. And whether you're excited, dreading it, or just… indifferent, I want you to hear this clearly:

You deserve what you want for Mother’s Day.

If you want brunch and balloons — I hope you get them.
 If you want a quiet day to yourself with no one touching you, asking you for anything, or expecting you to perform joy — I hope you get that too.

Let this episode be your reminder that:

✔ You don’t need to celebrate Mother’s Day the way others think you should
 ✔ Wanting solitude doesn’t make you a bad mom
 ✔ It’s okay to feel conflicting things — joy, guilt, relief, longing — all at once
 ✔ You deserve a day that feels like yours — even if it doesn’t make sense to anyone else

Happy early Mother’s Day, Doc. However you choose to spend it, I hope it feels like yours.

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Hey Doc —

So… are you a Meghan or a Mindy?

This episode was inspired by With Love, Meghan on Netflix — and one very honest moment between Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and her guest, Mindy Kaling.

Meghan? Fully in her element: cooking, entertaining, feeding people with joy.
 Mindy? Fully supportive — and also like, “Yeah, I pay someone for that.”

Both women were showing up with clarity. And that got me thinking:
 Why do so many Physician moms feel like they have to pick a side — and then explain it to everyone?

Here’s what I’m unpacking in this episode:

🔸 Why your joy doesn’t have to look like someone else’s
🔸 The difference between inspiration and pressure
🔸 How burnout can dim even the things we usually love
🔸 And why standing firm in your identity — whether in motherhood or medicine — matters more than ever

This isn’t an episode about choosing between the soft life and outsourcing.
 It’s a reminder that you get to decide what kind of life feels good to you — and you don’t have to apologize for it.

🎧 Tune in now, and send this to the Physician mom in your life who needs permission to stop performing and start owning who she is.

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Hey Doc —

When was the last time someone gave you permission to just want what you want? To go after comfort, joy, ease, or pleasure — without guilt, without justification?

This episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ is that permission slip.

I’m sharing the moments in my life where a friend, a coach, or even a passing comment gave me the clarity and courage to make a decision that changed everything.

Here’s what I want you to hear: 

You don’t need to wait.
You don’t have to justify your joy.
You deserve a life that feels good.

In this episode, I’m unpacking: 

🔸 Why joy, comfort, and pleasure are not frivolous — they’re essential
🔸 How others gave me permission I didn’t even know I needed
🔸 Why you deserve to make bold decisions simply because they feel good
🔸 The power of modeling desire and ease to your children and yourself

This is your sign, your nudge, your full-body yes.

Buy the ticket. Lease the car. Prioritize pleasure. And feel zero guilt.
Because you deserve it.

🎧 Listen now and send this to another Physician mom who needs this gift, too.

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Hey Doc —

Let me ask you something: Who raised you?

For me, it was Selwyn and Lucille Luces — two hardworking people from Trinidad and Tobago who gave me and my sisters a childhood full of love, structure, and support. They had help. They worked full-time. And still, they absolutely raised us.

This week on ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I’m unpacking the guilt we’ve been taught to carry as working moms — especially as Physician moms — when we seek the support we need.

I share:
 🔸 Why this narrative is especially harmful for Physician moms
 🔸 How my upbringing shaped my confidence as a working mother
 🔸 What raising kids actually means (hint: it’s not about hours)
 🔸 Why intentional time matters more than total time
 🔸 How to reframe guilt around help — and embrace your village

Whether you have an au pair, daycare, school, or family support, YOU are still raising your kids. And this episode is your permission slip to get the help you need without the shame.

🎧 Listen now — and send this one to the Physician mom friend who needs it most.

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Hey doc! In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I’m challenging the popular narrative of Physician moms as “household CEOs.” Because let’s be honest—most of us are actually functioning like overworked managers, not empowered leaders. And today, we’re going to break that all the way down.

I dive into:

• Why most Physician moms are functioning as managers, not CEOs
• What real CEOs like Jeff Bezos actually do with their time (hint: it’s not cooking meals or doing pickups)
• The critical difference between true delegation and “wishful thinking” delegation
• How operating like a true CEO creates space for what actually matters

Key takeaways:

• CEOs delegate effectively and operate at the top of their license
• True delegation includes training, feedback, and letting go
• When you’re doing other people’s jobs, burnout follows
• The highest use of your time is connecting with your family and excelling in your career—not managing details

This is a must-listen for any Physician mom who’s juggling clinical responsibilities, parenting, partnerships, and everything in between. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building a life that reflects your worth, this conversation is your permission slip.

It’s time for a promotion, doc. Let’s transform you from an overworked manager to the visionary CEO of your life.

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Hey doc! For Doctor's Day, I'm giving you something actually useful - a guide to making AI work for you as a Physician mom.

In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I break down why AI is the greatest gift since the internet itself, and why you shouldn't be afraid to use it.

I share:

• Why staying on technology's cutting edge is crucial for our profession
• Practical AI applications beyond medical documentation that save precious time
• My proven three-step method to get exceptional results from AI Tools.
• How to transform AI from a frustrating tool to your personal assistant

Key takeaways:

1. Setting proper context is essential for quality AI output
2. Detailed queries produce better results than vague questions
3. Continuous feedback refines AI responses to exactly what you need
4. Physician moms deserve technological shortcuts after years of doing things the hard way

You've already proven you can do hard things by becoming a Physician and a mother. Now it's time to make your life easier with tools that save you time and mental energy.

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Hey doc! In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm having a vulnerable conversation with Dr. Erica Bove, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist and fertility coach who shares her powerful journey through motherhood during medical training, unexpected divorce, and rebuilding her life and career.

Dr. Erica opens up about:

• Having her first child during residency and navigating early motherhood with limited support
• Experiencing a dramatic birth during Hurricane Sandy and a challenging unmedicated delivery with her second child
• Discovering her husband's affair with their nanny and rebuilding her life as a single mom
• Finding her path to fertility coaching after realizing clinical medicine wasn't serving her family

Key takeaways:

• The critical importance of trusting your intuition, even when it's telling you something you don't want to hear
• How finding the right support system can transform your experience as a Physician mom
• The power of boundaries and self-advocacy, especially during life's hardest moments
• Learning to rebuild your identity after divorce or other major life transitions

Dr. Erica shares why she created Love and Science Fertility, a coaching practice specifically for female physicians navigating fertility journeys, including those experiencing secondary infertility.

Remember, doc, your intuition is a powerful tool - both in medicine and in life. Trust yourself.

Erica Bove, MD, is the mother of two boys who are 12 and 10. At times, she prefers to be called "Mama Bear." She is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. She is also the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers physician women to build their families with confidence, compassion and community. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of.

For more information about Dr. Erica Bove, you can visit her website and connect with her on Facebook, follow on Instagram, and listen to the

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Hey doc! In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm joined by Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and mother of three.

Dr. Cheruba shares:

• Her journey through training, marriage, and having three kids
• How she successfully managed pregnancy during fellowship
• Why she waited three years before deciding on a third child
• The essential supports that make her busy life possible
• Why outsourcing household tasks prevents arguments in marriage

Key takeaways:

• Get all the help you can afford - it's not a luxury, it's a necessity
• Keep your kids' routines when a new baby arrives
• Communicate clearly with your partner about family members helping
• Involve your partner in the decision to have additional children
• Consider coaching to navigate challenges before they arise

Dr. Cheruba doesn't hold back about the support systems that allow her to thrive as a practice owner and mother of three - from an au pair to meal service to a personal assistant. Her candid insights make this conversation a must-listen!

Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, also known as “The Fibroid Doc,” is a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained minimally invasive surgeon. After completing medical school, she pursued a four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, followed by a two-year fellowship in minimally invasive surgery. This training enables her to treat fibroids and heavy bleeding using same-day procedures with a few small incisions—unlike traditional surgeries requiring larger cuts and longer recovery.

She trained in Brooklyn, New York, where she cared for a diverse patient population and developed a niche in fibroid care. After training, she moved to the Bay Area and began practicing in Oakland, where she continued helping women with heavy bleeding, pain, and infertility due to fibroids. Her passion for this work led to the creation of her brand, “The Fibroid Doc.”

Dr. Prabakar specializes in robotic surgery and is dedicated to offering the latest surgical technology. Known for her compassionate approach, she empowers patients to meet their health goals and reclaim their lives through effective, minimally invasive fibroid treatment.

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

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Hey doc! I'm excited to bring you this inspiring conversation with Dr. Jade Norris on ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨! Dr. Jade is a family medicine and obesity Physician who opened her direct primary care practice straight out of residency while raising two young children.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Her "meet cute" story with her husband (it involves a grocery store and went viral!)
• Having her first child during intern year in the pandemic
• Her challenging breastfeeding journey and how she found peace with it
• Opening a direct primary care practice straight from residency
• How she designed her practice around her dream life, not the other way around

Key takeaways:

• Think "how" not "if" when it comes to your dreams
• Build your career around your dream life, not vice versa
• Start with low overhead when building a practice
• Involve your partner early in your vision
• You can pursue entrepreneurship even during early motherhood

This conversation is filled with gems for any Physician mom considering a different path in medicine. Get ready to be inspired!

Dr. Jade E. Norris, known as “Dr. Jade,” is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician with additional certification in Obesity Medicine. A Las Vegas native, devoted Christian, wife, and mother, she is passionate about wellness, prevention, and reversing chronic disease through Lifestyle Medicine and her personalized approach, The NSPIRED Health Method.

She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, her medical degree from Southern Illinois University, and completed her residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Dr. Jade is the founder of @NSPIRELV, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening marriages and families through community wellness events. She is also the host of The She NSPIRES Podcast, a children’s book author, and a wellness advocate featured across national media.

With a deep commitment to mentoring youth and empowering communities of color, Dr. Jade’s mission is to promote lifelong health across all ages—guided by her mantra: “Health, it’s a LIFESTYLE!”

For more information about Dr. Jade, you can visit her website and connect with her on Facebook, follow on Instagram, and subscribe to her

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