
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
92 episodes
84. What It Really Costs to Host an Au Pair
Hey Doc,If you’ve ever looked into the au pair program and wondered, “Okay but… how much does it actually cost?” — this is for you.This episode was inspired by a client who asked me directly what she’d really
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Episode 84
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20:59

83. This Room Was Made for You: The Power of Belonging
Hey Doc,This episode is about the reason I created ✨The Connected Motherhood Experience✨ — a space specifically for Black physician moms.It came out of years of being in rooms, reading books, and trying to apply lessons tha...
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Episode 83
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19:24

82. Boundaries, Burnout, and the Right to Walk Away
Hey Doc,This one’s different.In format and in focus.In this episode, I’m sharing excerpts from a book that reshaped the way I think about boundaries.It’s called Boundaries After a Pathological Relationship...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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24:42

81. The Empowered Exit – Part 2: What to Do After You Decide to Leave
Hey Doc,You’ve made the decision to leave. Now what?In Part 2 of this powerful two-part series on how to leave your job with an empowered exit, I walk you through what happens after the decision is made:Gi...
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Episode 81
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16:52

80. The Empowered Exit - Part 1: How to Leave Your Job Without Losing Yourself
Hey Doc,Let’s talk about how to actually leave your job.If you’re burnt out, disrespected, or just ready for more alignment, you’ve probably heard the fear-driven advice: “Don’t burn bridges.” But let’s be honest, that ad...
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Episode 80
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32:35

79. You Get to Walk Away: Why Resilience Doesn’t Require Trauma
Hey Doc,We were taught to equate strength with staying, enduring, proving ourselves.But sometimes the most courageous, grounded, resilient thing you can do… is leave.Leave the job.Leave the school.
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14:56

78. From Cancer Survivor to Luxury Brand CEO: Dr. Verniese Moore’s Unstoppable Journey
Hey Doc,What would you do if life gave you a second chance?In this episode, I sit with Dr. Verniese Moore, a board-certified family medicine physician, a wife, a mom of two, and the CEO of the luxury handbag brand Vie Lorie, who s...
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Episode 78
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50:10

77. Quiet, Direct, and Just Fine: Being Ourselves Without Apologies
Hey Doc,This episode was sparked by a late-night convo with my husband about our current au pair (who’s on her way out) and turned into a full reflection on introversion, identity, and what it means to actually honor who ...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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27:01

76. The First 72 Hours: How to Set Your Au Pair (and Yourself) Up for Success
Hey Doc,If you're bringing an au pair into your home, congratulations on building your paid village!But now what?The first 72 hours are a critical window. Not for work (they can’t technically start yet), but for setting the...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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31:15

75. Hiring a Nanny 101: The Step-by-Step Guide Every Physician Mom Needs
Hey Doc,Hiring a nanny can feel like a lot.Even after you’ve made the decision, there are still so many questions:Where do I look?What do I ask?How do I know if someone’s the right fit?In this episode, ...
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Episode 75
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24:21

74. Part 2 | No Map, No Mentor, No Regrets: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s Bold Path in Medicine and Motherhood
We’re back with Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, and this half of her story is just as rich and revealing as the first.If Part 1 was about identity and navigating early motherhood in medicine, Part 2 is all about <...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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1:06:14

74. Part 1 | Choosing Her Own Way: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on Motherhood, Marriage, and the Life She Built Beyond the Script
This one’s for the woman navigating the messy middle of ambition and alignment.In this deeply personal conversation, I sat down with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, physician, intimacy coach, mother of four, and one of my own mentors, to talk a...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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28:34

More Than Help: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on Building Childcare Relationships That Feel Like Home
Hey Doc,In this bonus episode of Stethoscopes and Strollers, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell returns to talk about one of the most vulnerable and underdiscussed parts of motherhood for physicians: inviting someone else into your home to...
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16:58

73. Hey Hubby: What Your Wife Wishes You Understood About Motherhood
Hey Hubby,Yep, I said it. This one’s for you. I know most of my episodes are directed toward Physician moms, but this time I’m talking directly to the husbands.Not to criticize. Not to complain. But to invite you into a d...
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28:44

72. Let Him Be Great: Releasing Control in Your Home
Hey doc,This one might sting, but it’s worth staying for.In this episode I am calling out (with love) the high-achieving physician moms who don’t realize the pattern that you’re part of: weaponized perfectionism. Not because you’r...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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20:06

To My Husband: Thank You for Doing the Work With Me
Hey doc, This one’s personal.In honor of Father’s Day (even though we don’t “do” the holiday), I wanted to take a moment to honor the man who made this podcast possible, my husband, Adé.Not because he edits the episodes o...
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Season 1
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4:14

71. How Did We Get Here? When Modern Marriage Falls Into Traditional Roles
Hey doc,In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I’m revisiting a live I did called: "The partner you thought you had😩 How gender roles turned your progressive hubby into a 1950s a-hole"Because let’s be honest: ev...
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Episode 71
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34:02

70. What Your Husband Was Never Taught: The Expectation Gap at Home
Hey Doc ,This month, I’m doing something a little different. Every episode of Stethoscopes and Strollers in June is for the dads.Not because they deserve a standing ovation.But because they’re part of the story. Your...
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Episode 70
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21:43

69. The Pressure to Be Everything and the Freedom of Letting Go: A Conversation with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan
Hey Doc—Let’s talk about what it really costs to perform strength.Dr. Tolulope Olabintan is a family medicine physician, a private practice owner, and a woman of deep faith. She’s also someone who—like so many of us—was r...
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Episode 69
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36:12

68. Crash C-Sections and Combat Zones: The Reality of Being a Military Mom
What happens when you’re a military surgeon, a new mom, and a woman navigating two male-dominated worlds — all at once?This week, I sat down with Dr. Amy Vertrees — a trauma surgeon, Army veteran, and mom of two — who knows what it’s lik...
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Episode 68
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44:17

67. From Idea to Impact: The Story Behind Stethoscopes & Strollers
✨ Stethoscopes and Strollers just turned ONE. ✨One year. Over 60 episodes. Incredible guests. 18 five-star reviews. A global top 5% ranking — and a deeply aligned space that continues to grow week after week.This week’s episode is...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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12:47

66. Permission to Be Left Alone on Mother’s Day
Hey Doc —Mother’s Day is coming up. And whether you're excited, dreading it, or just… indifferent, I want you to hear this clearly:You deserve what you want for Mother’s Day.If you want brunch and balloons — I hope you get ...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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5:04

65. No Judgment, Just Joy: Be the Mom You Want to Be
Hey Doc —So… are you a Meghan or a Mindy?This episode was inspired by With Love, Meghan on Netflix — and one very honest moment between Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and her guest, Mindy Kaling.Meghan? Fully in her ele...
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Episode 65
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12:32

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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15:30

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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21:47
