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
60: How to Overcome Physician Mom Burnout with Dr. Diane Shannon
Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at InspiredMomMDs.com/60.
When the weight of your work and family life is wearing you thin,
somewhere in the middle of it all, you start to disappear.
You’re never fully present for yourself.
And then you find yourself whispering, “I can’t keep going like this.”
You’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken.
This episode is for anyone seeking real physician mom burnout support,
because burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systemic issue.
In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Diane Shannon, a physician, writer, and coach who left clinical medicine to reclaim her well-being. She has since dedicated her work to helping women physicians do the same.
We talk about recognizing the signs of burnout, why boundaries matter, and how healing starts with permission to care for yourself without guilt.
Whether you’re on the edge or already deep in the fog,
this conversation offers perspective, validation, and a way forward.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Meeting Dr. Shannon
00:32 Dr. Shannon's Burnout Story
01:42 Reflecting on Burnout and Its Causes
05:32 Preventing Physician Burnout: The Book
09:02 Coaching Women Physicians
17:08 Podcast Insights and Personal Notes
22:10 Final Advice and Contact Information
- Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about how I help physician moms!
- 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.