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
96: How Writing Helped This Doctor Mom Climb Out of Burnout with Dr. Farah Deshmukh
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Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/96.
“Even if it’s 10 minutes, take it for yourself because you need it.”
That is a powerful statement, spoken by Dr. Farah Deshmukh in this episode. She is an obesity medicine physician, mom, and children’s book author who found an unexpected path out of burnout.
For many physician moms, life becomes all about taking care of everyone else. After a while, it can feel like the authentic version of yourself has been packed away in a box somewhere high on a shelf.
You think, I’ll come back to it someday when work slows down or the kids get older – when I have more time. But “someday” is a moving target.
In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Farah shares how writing children’s books became an unexpected form of self-care for a physician mom, and how creativity helped her feel more like herself again.
Amazon books by Farah Merchant:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Farah-Merchant/author/B0GCRJ3462?
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