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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Stethoscopes and Strollers

Episodes

77. Quiet, Direct, and Just Fine: Being Ourselves Without Apologies

76. The First 72 Hours: How to Set Your Au Pair (and Yourself) Up for Success

75. Hiring a Nanny 101: The Step-by-Step Guide Every Physician Mom Needs

74. Part 2 | No Map, No Mentor, No Regrets: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s Bold Path in Medicine and Motherhood

74. Part 1 | Choosing Her Own Way: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on Motherhood, Marriage, and the Life She Built Beyond the Script

More Than Help: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on Building Childcare Relationships That Feel Like Home

73. Hey Hubby: What Your Wife Wishes You Understood About Motherhood

72. Let Him Be Great: Releasing Control in Your Home

To My Husband: Thank You for Doing the Work With Me

71. How Did We Get Here? When Modern Marriage Falls Into Traditional Roles

70. What Your Husband Was Never Taught: The Expectation Gap at Home

69. The Pressure to Be Everything and the Freedom of Letting Go: A Conversation with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan

68. Crash C-Sections and Combat Zones: The Reality of Being a Military Mom

67. From Idea to Impact: The Story Behind Stethoscopes & Strollers

66. Permission to Be Left Alone on Mother’s Day

65. No Judgment, Just Joy: Be the Mom You Want to Be

64. This Is Your Permission Slip to Live Fully and Unapologetically

63. Who’s Really Raising Your Kids? You Are. Period.

62. Why You're Not Actually the CEO of Your Household (And How to Become One)

61. Working Smarter, Not Harder: A Physician Mom’s Guide to Using AI

60. Trust Yourself, Doc: Dr. Erica Bove on Intuition, Motherhood, and Career Evolution

59. Outsourcing Without Guilt: Dr. Cheruba Prabakar on Building a Life That Works

58. From Residency to DPC: Dr. Jade Norris on Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Creating Your Dream Life

57. Baby Steps to Bold Dreams: Completing Your Dream Life Blueprint

Ep. 56 The Hour That Changes Everything: Why Time Investment Matters for Physician Moms