
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.
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
69 episodes
64. This Is Your Permission Slip to Live Fully and Unapologetically
Hey Doc —When was the last time someone gave you permission to just want what you want? To go after comfort, joy, ease, or pleasure — without guilt, without justification?This episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ is th...
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Episode 64
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63. Who’s Really Raising Your Kids? You Are. Period.
Hey Doc —Let me ask you something: Who raised you?For me, it was Selwyn and Lucille Luces — two hardworking people from Trinidad and Tobago who gave me and my sisters a childhood full of love, structure, and support. They had help...
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Episode 63
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Why You're Not Actually the CEO of Your Household (And How to Become One)
Hey doc! In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I’m challenging the popular narrative of Physician moms as “household CEOs.” Because let’s be honest—most of us are actually functioning like overworked managers, not empowered leaders. ...
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Episode 62
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8:18

61. Working Smarter, Not Harder: A Physician Mom’s Guide to Using AI
Hey doc! For Doctor's Day, I'm giving you something actually useful - a guide to making AI work for you as a Physician mom.In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I break down why AI is the greatest gift since the internet itsel...
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Episode 61
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17:32

60. Trust Yourself, Doc: Dr. Erica Bove on Intuition, Motherhood, and Career Evolution
Hey doc! In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm having a vulnerable conversation with Dr. Erica Bove, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist and fertility coach who shares her powerful journey through motherhood d...
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Episode 60
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40:55

59. Outsourcing Without Guilt: Dr. Cheruba Prabakar on Building a Life That Works
Hey doc! In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm joined by Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and mother of three.Dr. Cheruba shares:Her journey through training, marriage, and having th...
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Episode 59
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40:05

58. From Residency to DPC: Dr. Jade Norris on Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Creating Your Dream Life
Hey doc! I'm excited to bring you this inspiring conversation with Dr. Jade Norris on ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨! Dr. Jade is a family medicine and obesity Physician who opened her direct primary care practice straight out of residency while ...
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Episode 58
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33:04

57. Baby Steps to Bold Dreams: Completing Your Dream Life Blueprint
Hey doc! Welcome to the final episode of the Dream Life series on ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨! I'm wrapping up our blueprint with the most crucial step - taking action.In this episode, I share:Why "massive action" actually m...
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Episode 57
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12:50

Ep. 56 The Hour That Changes Everything: Why Time Investment Matters for Physician Moms
Hey doc! Can we talk about time? Not the "how to manage it better" conversation - we're going deeper today. I'm sharing how one hour of intentional investment changed my life from running on empty to actually enjoying each moment.<...
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Episode 56
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12:12

55. You Are Your Best Asset: My $52,600 Investment in 2024
Hey doc,I'm pulling back the curtain on my biggest investment of 2024 - $52,600 in coaching. Not a down payment, not a luxury vacation, not private school tuition. I invested this amount in my own growth, and I'm sharing why I consider i...
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Episode 55
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7:51

54. Finding Your People: The Power of Community in Physician Motherhood
Hey doc,Today I'm sharing a deeply personal story about my journey discovering the transformative power of finding the right community. I open up about my experience in two very different coaching programs and what they taught me about t...
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Episode 54
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29:17

53. The True Love of Your Life: A Physician's Guide to Self-Love in Action
Hey doc! On today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm talking about the most important love story - the one with yourself.I explore:What real self-love looks like in actionHow your children learn from your...
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Episode 53
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7:48

52. Beyond Representation: A Black Physician Mom's Approach to Raising Confident Children
Hey doc! On today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm opening up about the choices I make to protect and empower my Black children in today's world.I share:Why I modify toys and books for representationThe...
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Episode 52
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19:33

51. Sharing Your Vision: How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Dream Life
Hey doc! On today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm diving into one of the most crucial steps in creating your dream life - having that first conversation with your partner.In this episode, I break down:Different...
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Episode 51
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24:53

50. Creating Options: Motherhood, Medicine, and Financial Freedom with Dr. Felecia Froe
Hey doc! On today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I sit down with Dr. Felecia Froe, urologist and financial liberation strategist, for a candid conversation about navigating residency with young children, evolving relationships, and ...
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Episode 50
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52:07

49. Who Deserves Your Energy? A Physician Mom's Guide to Peace
Hey doc! On today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm talking about something that's transformed my peace of mind: treating your energy as a precious gift.I dive into:Why protecting your energy matters as a Physici...
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48. Personal Pain to Professional Purpose: Dr. Phindi Chowa Through Pregnancy, Partnership, and Finding Her Path
Hey doc! In today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I sit down with Dr. Phindile Chowa, who shares her journey through pregnancy loss, cultural adaptation, and creating the medical practice she wished existed during her own struggles.<...
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47. Know Your Worth: How I Made $12K in 24 Hours
Hey doc! To kick off 2025, I'm sharing a story on ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ about value, boundaries, and negotiation that will transform how you approach opportunities this year.We explore:The real value of your time and e...
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Episode 47
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14:38

46. Choose Convenience Over Perfection: A Lesson from My Red Hair
Hey doc! In this special Christmas episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I share how my unexpected red hair taught me a valuable lesson about letting go of perfect - a message especially relevant during the holiday season.We explore:<...
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8:43

45. Academic Medicine to DPC: Dr. Rebecca Berens on Building a Practice Through Pandemic and Pregnancy
Hey doc! In today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm joined by Dr. Rebecca Berens, a family Physician who opened her direct primary care practice with a toddler, through a pandemic, while pregnant with her second child.Dr. Be...
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Episode 45
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45:36

44. In Defense of Being 'Slow': Why Excellence Takes Time
Hey doc! In today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm challenging the criticism many excellent Physicians face: "Why are you so slow?"The "slow" Physicians often have the happiest patients, best outcomes, and fewest complicati...
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Episode 44
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43. Protecting Your Peace: A Post-Election Reality Check
Hey doc! In today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I share my perspective on maintaining peace after the election through understanding human behavior and fierce mental health protection.We explore:Finding peace wit...
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Episode 43
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8:16

42. Part Two | Behind the Scenes: A Raw Conversation with My Husband About Our Early Parenthood Journey
Hey doc, in this special episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, my husband Adé joins me for an intimate conversation about our journey through early parenthood. We dive deep into the challenges, transformations, and lessons learned along the ...
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42. Behind the Scenes: A Raw Conversation with My Husband About Our Early Parenthood Journey
Hey doc, in this special episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, my husband Adé joins me for an intimate conversation about our journey through early parenthood. We dive deep into the challenges, transformations, and lessons learned along the ...
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41. When Your Kids Really Need You: Insights from the Other Side of Early Motherhood with Dr. Dana Corriel
Hey doc! In today's episode, Dr. Dana Coriel, internist turned digital entrepreneur, shares her 20-year journey through medicine and motherhood. From having her first baby as a resident to building SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media), she offers...
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Episode 41
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