Stethoscopes and Strollers
Welcome to Stethoscopes & Strollers! I'm Dr. Toya, mom of two, OBGYN, and coach for physician moms. Here, we go beyond the hospital halls, into the messy, magical early years of parenting—think diapers, sleepless nights, and figuring out how to deal with all those unexpected twists and turns.
Every episode, I dive into topics like mental health, the ins and outs of postpartum sex, sorting out childcare, and how having little ones changes your marriage. We’ll talk about getting back to work after baby, the real deal with mom guilt thanks to those tough doctor schedules, what pumping at work is really like, and how to keep all the balls in the air without dropping any. We’re here to get real about the hard choices, like deciding to stop breastfeeding, and so much more. This is a space for focusing on taking care of you, because managing scrubs and swaddles takes a village.
You'll figure out how to ask for and actually accept help, because let’s be honest, getting support is crucial for thriving as both a mom and a doctor.
Just a quick heads-up: while we're all about sharing and supporting, remember this isn’t medical advice. We’re here to connect, share experiences, and grow—together, without the medical jargon.
So, grab your coffee or tea, and get ready to dive into those parts of being a physician mom that don't get talked about enough. You're not riding this roller coaster alone, and you definitely deserve all the support you can get.
Tune in to Stethoscopes & Strollers for some real, honest insights and practical tips to make momming a bit easier. It’s time to get the conversation started!
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Episodes
104. Every Pivot Counts: Why None of Your Changes Were a Mistake
103. Teach Your Sons How To Treat You: Your Actions are the Curriculum
102. How to Handle Surprise Meetings with Leadership
101. How I managed locums with a baby and a toddler— and how you can too
100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of Stethoscopes and Strollers: Welcome to 2026!
99. A Trinidadian New Year, A Physician Mom’s Reminder
98. Unsubscribing from Holiday Chaos (Effective Immediately)
97. Holiday Survival 101: Say Less, Stress Less
96. How to Ask for What You Want at Work
95. How to Outsource as a Physician Mom: Start Here
94. The Holiday Episode: Ask for What You Actually Want
93. Your Husband is like AI: Unspoken Expectations, Upbringing & “Fix-It Mode”
92. Stop Studying, Start Doing: Lessons from 2 Years of Dr. Toya Coaching
91. The OB/GYN Who Had 5 Kids in 5 Years — Meet Dr. Candice Wood
90. Love, Motherhood, Medicine, and Life Reimagined with Dr. Sonia Singh
89. Dr. Sarah Stombaugh on Residency, Motherhood, and redefining Balance
88. Guilt Pills & Rigid Roles: Dr. Saumya Dave Gets Real
87. 30 Days Without Childcare And Why I’ll Never Do It Again
86. Are You The Problem? How Women Physicians Can Change the Culture of Medicine
85. Fire Your Financial Advisor and Free Yourself
84. What It Really Costs to Host an Au Pair
83. This Room Was Made for You: The Power of Belonging
82. Boundaries, Burnout, and the Right to Walk Away
81. The Empowered Exit – Part 2: What to Do After You Decide to Leave
80. The Empowered Exit - Part 1: How to Leave Your Job Without Losing Yourself