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.

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

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If you feel you need direct support or someone to talk through the unique challenges of being a physician mom, schedule a free coaching session.

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