Hey Doc —

Doctor’s Day can feel… underwhelming.

A small gesture. A generic message. Maybe a reminder that you’re appreciated, without anything actually changing.

And for a lot of physicians, that disconnect doesn’t go unnoticed.

In this episode, I’m sharing a different kind of Doctor’s Day message. Not about what you received, but about how you see yourself inside the system you work in.

We get into:

• Why external appreciation often falls short (and what actually matters more)
• How physicians underestimate their own leverage
• What it looks like to advocate for yourself at a higher level
• The shift from waiting to be valued → to operating like you already are

This is a short episode, but it’s an important one.

Because how you think about your value shows up in your decisions, your negotiations, and what you tolerate.

🎧 Press play on Stethoscopes and Strollers.

And take this as your reminder to move differently this week.

What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know!

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