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41: Self-Care Starts with No for Doctor Moms: with guest Dr. Maria Colon-Gonzalez

January 07, 2025 • Cindy Van Praag, MD • Episode 41

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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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