Inspired Mom MDs
Inspired Mom MDs is hosted by Cindy Van Praag, MD, wellness advocate for physician moms and proud mom of two teenagers. Episodes will cover how to identify and take back autonomy at work and home to find time for activities that invigorate you. The show will also delve into how to prioritize your own wellbeing without guilt and thrive at work and home. Cindy has over 20 years of experience in medicine and 17 years as a mom. She has extensive training in the integrative mindset and a holistic approach to wellbeing.
Inspired Mom MDs
58: Lonely in Medicine? The Science Every Doctor Mom Should Know
Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/58.
Have you ever felt lonely… even in a crowded room?
Like you're doing all the things, but something still feels off?
Disengaged. Worn thin. A little invisible.
You’re not alone.
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just ready for something deeper.
And what you might be missing… is connection.
Not just avoiding loneliness but actively building what fills you up.
Because social connection doesn’t just make life sweeter, it makes life longer.
It protects your body.
It lifts your mind.
It calms your nervous system.
And today, I’m going to show you how to bring more of it in, in a way that fits your real life.
Because this isn’t about adding more to your to-do list.
It’s about finally feeling like yourself again.
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- You can grab a copy of my freebie! Just click here for a quick download: 4 Steps to Take Back Control, Find Time for What Matters Most and Thrive in Your Practice and at Home
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 help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.