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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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Kids & Family Motherhood Parenting Mental Health
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
90
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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65. No Judgment, Just Joy: Be the Mom You Want to Be

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? F…

00:12:57  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
64. This Is Your Permission Slip to Live Fully and Unapologetically

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 ✨Stethoscope…

00:15:55  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
63. Who’s Really Raising Your Kids? You Are. Period.

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, struct…

00:22:12  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
62. Why You're Not Actually the CEO of Your Household (And How to Become One)

62. 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…

00:08:43  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
61. Working Smarter, Not Harder: A Physician Mom’s Guide to Using AI

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 …

00:17:57  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
60. Trust Yourself, Doc: Dr. Erica Bove on Intuition, Motherhood, and Career Evolution

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 sha…

00:41:20  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
59. Outsourcing Without Guilt: Dr. Cheruba Prabakar on Building a Life That Works

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 trainin…
00:40:30  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
58. From Residency to DPC: Dr. Jade Norris on Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Creating Your Dream Life

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 c…

00:33:29  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
57. Baby Steps to Bold Dreams: Completing Your Dream Life Blueprint

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 "…
00:13:15  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
55. You Are Your Best Asset: My $52,600 Investment in 2024

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 gr…

00:08:16  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
Ep. 56 The Hour That Changes Everything: Why Time Investment Matters for Physician Moms

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…

00:12:37  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
54. Finding Your People: The Power of Community in Physician Motherhood

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 pr…

00:29:42  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
53. The True Love of Your Life: A Physician's Guide to Self-Love in Action

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 action
  • How your childre…
00:08:13  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
52. Beyond Representation: A Black Physician Mom's Approach to Raising Confident Children

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 …
00:19:58  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
51. Sharing Your Vision: How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Dream Life

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 episo…

00:25:18  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
50. Creating Options: Motherhood, Medicine, and Financial Freedom with Dr. Felecia Froe

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…

00:52:32  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
49. Who Deserves Your Energy? A Physician Mom's Guide to Peace

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 e…
00:09:42  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
48. Personal Pain to Professional Purpose: Dr. Phindi Chowa Through Pregnancy, Partnership, and Finding Her Path

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 …

00:57:02  |   Wed 08 Jan 2025
47. Know Your Worth: How I Made $12K in 24 Hours

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 rea…
00:15:03  |   Wed 01 Jan 2025
46. Choose Convenience Over Perfection: A Lesson from My Red Hair

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 …

00:09:08  |   Wed 25 Dec 2024
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