Hey Doc —

If you got sick tomorrow, would your family know how to care for you?

Would your partner step up?

Would your kids know what to do?

Or would you be left watching everyone wait for you to get better, so you can get back to doing everything again?

This episode is about the stories we tell ourselves about being “needed” and the quiet ways we teach our families to expect us to do it all. It’s not just about being unsupported in the moment, it’s about a pattern we’ve set over years of overfunctioning. And I’ll talk about where that pattern starts, how it plays out, and most importantly, how to change it.

I’m breaking down:

• Why being mad at your partner isn’t the full picture
• How gender roles show up in your house even when you don’t believe in them
• What your children are learning from the way you live not just what you say
• And the questions I want every woman physician to ask about the example she’s setting

Whether you have sons, daughters, toddlers, or teens — this one’s for you.

Not to shame.

To wake you up.

Because what you’re modeling right now, becomes their norm later.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now!

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Strategy Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

Hey Doc —

There’s a specific kind of dread that comes with a vague meeting invite.

No agenda.

No context.

Just: “Leadership wants to meet.”

You already know — it’s rarely good.

Whether you’re walking in with a heads-up or completely in the dark, this episode breaks down how to protect yourself when you’re called into a surprise meeting about your job. Not the one you asked for — the one they put on your calendar.

I’m sharing what I walk through with my clients in real time:

• What to do the moment you get the invite
• How to stay in control when you don’t know what’s coming
• And why your #1 job in the room isn’t to defend yourself — it’s to stay sharp

This episode walks you through exactly what to do before, during, and after a meeting like this so you’re not caught off guard, pressured into decisions, or left questioning what just happened.

If it’s already on your calendar, listen now.

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

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If you are going through a transition -- becoming a parent, leaving a job, figuring out how manage it all, schedule a strategy coaching session and get clarity and strategic next steps for the life and career you want.

Strategy Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

Hey Doc,

“I’ll do locums once the kids are older.”

Sound familiar?

That’s the line I hear most from physician moms when they’re curious about locums but don’t think it’s realistic with a baby or toddler at home.

But here’s the truth:

I started doing locums with a 2-year-old and a newborn and it turned out to be one of the best parenting decisions I ever made.

Not because it was easy.

But because it gave me more freedom, more presence, and more say in how I showed up — both at home and at work.

In this episode, I walk you through how I made it work:

• Why “wait until they’re older” might actually be harder
• How my setup (with daycare, nannies, and locums shifts) gave our whole family more peace
• What it took to breastfeed, pump, and store milk on the road
• And why leaving for 24 hours helped my husband and kids more than it hurt

This isn’t about pushing you toward locums.

It’s about showing you what’s possible, even when they’re tiny.

Because babies don’t need perfection. They need love, routine, and a mom who’s supported not sacrificed.

🎧 Tune in to hear how I made it work and why you just might be more ready than you think.

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

Subscribe to ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

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Connect with me: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Join my Email list to get tips on navigating motherhood in the medical field.

If you are going through a transition -- becoming a parent, leaving a job, figuring out how manage it all, schedule a strategy coaching session and get clarity and strategic next steps for the life and career you want.

Strategy Coaching Session with Dr. Toya