Stethoscopes and Strollers

By La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, PMH-C

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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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Episode Date
117. Michelle Obama Said the Same Thing I’ve Been Telling Y’all
May 06, 2026
116. Full Circle in DC: Medicine, Motherhood, and Michelle Obama
Apr 29, 2026
115. How to Delegate Your Life as a Woman Physician (Without Paying for Busywork)
Apr 22, 2026
114. When the Life You Wanted Doesn’t Fit Anymore
Apr 15, 2026
113. If You’re Hesitating About Childcare, Listen to This
Apr 08, 2026
112. Happy Doctor’s Day (And a Reminder You Might Need)
Apr 01, 2026
111. Part 2: Dr. Traci De Splinter on Mom Guilt, Career Choices, and Raising Successful Daughters
Mar 25, 2026
110. Part 1: Dr. Traci De Splinter 2 under 2, New attending, new city, new life
Mar 18, 2026
109. Celebrating Yourself: Why High Achievers Struggle to Do It
Mar 11, 2026
108. Fear Isn’t a Sign to Stop: What “Doing It Scared” Actually Looks Like
Mar 04, 2026
107. Part 2: Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo’s Story: Investing in Herself and Shattering Limiting Beliefs
Feb 25, 2026
106. Part 1: Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo’s Story: No Family Nearby, Newborn Twins, and a Full-Time Job
Feb 18, 2026
105. The Degrees You Think You Need (But Don’t)
Feb 11, 2026
104. Why This Physician Coach Launched an HVAC Business
Feb 04, 2026
103. Teach Your Sons How To Treat You: Your Actions are the Curriculum
Jan 28, 2026
102. How to Handle Surprise Meetings with Leadership
Jan 21, 2026
101. How I managed locums with a baby and a toddler— and how you can too
Jan 14, 2026
100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of Stethoscopes and Strollers: Welcome to 2026!
Jan 07, 2026
99. A Trinidadian New Year, A Physician Mom’s Reminder
Dec 31, 2025
98. Unsubscribing from Holiday Chaos (Effective Immediately)
Dec 24, 2025
97. Holiday Survival 101: Say Less, Stress Less
Dec 17, 2025
96. How to Ask for What You Want at Work
Dec 10, 2025
95. How to Outsource as a Physician Mom: Start Here
Dec 03, 2025
94. The Holiday Episode: Ask for What You Actually Want
Nov 26, 2025
93. Your Husband is like AI: Unspoken Expectations, Upbringing & “Fix-It Mode”
Nov 19, 2025
92. Stop Studying, Start Doing: Lessons from 2 Years of Dr. Toya Coaching
Nov 12, 2025
91. The OB/GYN Who Had 5 Kids in 5 Years — Meet Dr. Candice Wood
Nov 05, 2025
90. Love, Motherhood, Medicine, and Life Reimagined with Dr. Sonia Singh
Oct 29, 2025
89. Dr. Sarah Stombaugh on Residency, Motherhood, and redefining Balance
Oct 22, 2025
88. Guilt Pills & Rigid Roles: Dr. Saumya Dave Gets Real
Oct 15, 2025
87. 30 Days Without Childcare And Why I’ll Never Do It Again
Oct 08, 2025
86. Are You The Problem? How Women Physicians Can Change the Culture of Medicine
Oct 01, 2025
85. Fire Your Financial Advisor and Free Yourself
Sep 24, 2025
84. What It Really Costs to Host an Au Pair
Sep 17, 2025
83. This Room Was Made for You: The Power of Belonging
Sep 10, 2025
82. Boundaries, Burnout, and the Right to Walk Away
Sep 03, 2025
81. The Empowered Exit – Part 2: What to Do After You Decide to Leave
Aug 27, 2025
80. The Empowered Exit - Part 1: How to Leave Your Job Without Losing Yourself
Aug 20, 2025
79. You Get to Walk Away: Why Resilience Doesn’t Require Trauma
Aug 13, 2025
78. From Cancer Survivor to Luxury Brand CEO: Dr. Verniese Moore’s Unstoppable Journey
Aug 06, 2025
77. Quiet, Direct, and Just Fine: Being Ourselves Without Apologies
Jul 30, 2025
76. The First 72 Hours: How to Set Your Au Pair (and Yourself) Up for Success
Jul 23, 2025
75. Hiring a Nanny 101: The Step-by-Step Guide Every Physician Mom Needs
Jul 16, 2025
74. Part 2 | No Map, No Mentor, No Regrets: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s Bold Path in Medicine and Motherhood
Jul 09, 2025
74. Part 1 | Choosing Her Own Way: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on Motherhood, Marriage, and the Life She Built Beyond the Script
Jul 02, 2025
More Than Help: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on Building Childcare Relationships That Feel Like Home
Jul 02, 2025
73. Hey Hubby: What Your Wife Wishes You Understood About Motherhood
Jun 25, 2025
72. Let Him Be Great: Releasing Control in Your Home
Jun 18, 2025
To My Husband: Thank You for Doing the Work With Me
Jun 15, 2025
71. How Did We Get Here? When Modern Marriage Falls Into Traditional Roles
Jun 11, 2025
70. What Your Husband Was Never Taught: The Expectation Gap at Home
Jun 04, 2025
69. The Pressure to Be Everything and the Freedom of Letting Go: A Conversation with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan
May 28, 2025
68. Crash C-Sections and Combat Zones: The Reality of Being a Military Mom
May 21, 2025
67. From Idea to Impact: The Story Behind Stethoscopes & Strollers
May 14, 2025
66. Permission to Be Left Alone on Mother’s Day
May 07, 2025
65. No Judgment, Just Joy: Be the Mom You Want to Be
Apr 30, 2025
64. This Is Your Permission Slip to Live Fully and Unapologetically
Apr 23, 2025
63. Who’s Really Raising Your Kids? You Are. Period.
Apr 16, 2025
62. Why You're Not Actually the CEO of Your Household (And How to Become One)
Apr 09, 2025
61. Working Smarter, Not Harder: A Physician Mom’s Guide to Using AI
Apr 02, 2025
60. Trust Yourself, Doc: Dr. Erica Bove on Intuition, Motherhood, and Career Evolution
Mar 26, 2025
59. Outsourcing Without Guilt: Dr. Cheruba Prabakar on Building a Life That Works
Mar 19, 2025
58. From Residency to DPC: Dr. Jade Norris on Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Creating Your Dream Life
Mar 12, 2025
57. Baby Steps to Bold Dreams: Completing Your Dream Life Blueprint
Mar 05, 2025
55. You Are Your Best Asset: My $52,600 Investment in 2024
Feb 26, 2025
Ep. 56 The Hour That Changes Everything: Why Time Investment Matters for Physician Moms
Feb 26, 2025
54. Finding Your People: The Power of Community in Physician Motherhood
Feb 19, 2025
53. The True Love of Your Life: A Physician's Guide to Self-Love in Action
Feb 12, 2025
52. Beyond Representation: A Black Physician Mom's Approach to Raising Confident Children
Feb 05, 2025
51. Sharing Your Vision: How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Dream Life
Jan 29, 2025
50. Creating Options: Motherhood, Medicine, and Financial Freedom with Dr. Felecia Froe
Jan 22, 2025
49. Who Deserves Your Energy? A Physician Mom's Guide to Peace
Jan 15, 2025
48. Personal Pain to Professional Purpose: Dr. Phindi Chowa Through Pregnancy, Partnership, and Finding Her Path
Jan 08, 2025
47. Know Your Worth: How I Made $12K in 24 Hours
Jan 01, 2025
46. Choose Convenience Over Perfection: A Lesson from My Red Hair
Dec 25, 2024
45. Academic Medicine to DPC: Dr. Rebecca Berens on Building a Practice Through Pandemic and Pregnancy
Dec 18, 2024
44. In Defense of Being 'Slow': Why Excellence Takes Time
Dec 11, 2024
43. Protecting Your Peace: A Post-Election Reality Check
Dec 04, 2024
42. Behind the Scenes: A Raw Conversation with My Husband About Our Early Parenthood Journey
Nov 27, 2024
42. Part Two | Behind the Scenes: A Raw Conversation with My Husband About Our Early Parenthood Journey
Nov 27, 2024
41. When Your Kids Really Need You: Insights from the Other Side of Early Motherhood with Dr. Dana Corriel
Nov 20, 2024
40. Cheers to Year One: 365 Days of Supporting Physician Moms to Thrive!
Nov 13, 2024
39. Big Moves with Little Ones: The Perfect Time for a Career Pivot
Nov 06, 2024
38 Unlocking Your Dream Life: How Your Mind's Focus Shapes Your Future
Oct 30, 2024
37. Hacking Your Mind's Algorithm: The Guide to Attracting Positivity
Oct 23, 2024
36. Navigating Guilt, Fear, and Reinvention: Dr. Sara Ionescu's Transformation Story
Oct 20, 2024
35. The Overwhelm Antidote: A Physician Mom's Toolkit for Tough Weeks
Oct 16, 2024
34. The Encanto Effect: What Physician Moms Can Learn from the Madrigal Sisters
Oct 09, 2024
33. Debunking the Myth of Maternal Instinct: Why Education trumps 'Intuition' in Parenting
Oct 02, 2024
32. Finding Your Flow: How Support Unleashes Physician Mom Creativity
Sep 25, 2024
31. From Challenges to Triumphs: Dr. Ritha Belizaire’s Journey in Motherhood, Building Support and Business
Sep 22, 2024
30. Shattering the Stereotype: Why Physician Moms Need and Deserve Household Help
Sep 18, 2024
29. Effective Onboarding for Long-Term Success: Investing Time Now for Future Freedom
Sep 11, 2024
28. Medical Care IS Self-Care: Why Physicians Need to Prioritize Their Own Health
Sep 04, 2024
27. Letting Go of Supermom: The Power of Accepting Help
Aug 28, 2024
The Power of Words: A Bedtime Lesson
Aug 28, 2024
26. Motherhood Unfiltered: Lessons from a Physician Mom of Four with Dr. Nneka Unachukwu
Aug 25, 2024
25. From Burnout to Locums - A Physician Mom's Path to Freedom
Aug 21, 2024
Redefining Experts: A Fresh Perspective on Motherhood Advice
Aug 21, 2024
24. Mindset Shifts: Embracing Instagram and Growing Your Influence
Aug 14, 2024
23. Spouse Skeptic? Navigating Au Pair Objections for Physician Moms
Aug 07, 2024
Breastfeeding and Beyond: Honoring Every Physician Mom's Journey
Aug 01, 2024
22. But What About...?: Addressing Common Au Pair Concerns for Physician Moms
Jul 31, 2024
21. Dream Big, Doc: Discovering What You Truly Want
Jul 24, 2024
20. Take the Win: Embracing Yes Without Overthinking
Jul 17, 2024
18. Breaking the Sleep Deprivation Myth: Strategies for Better Sleep in Early Motherhood
Jul 10, 2024
19. Finding Rest: My Journey to Better Sleep
Jul 10, 2024
17. Spontaneous Dates and Intentional Choices: Keeping the Spark Alive
Jul 03, 2024
16. A Different Way to Fight: Insights from Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Jun 26, 2024
14. Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Teaching Our Children
Jun 19, 2024
15. Building Community: My Juneteenth Journey
Jun 19, 2024
13. Celebrating Fatherhood: A Tribute to My Husband
Jun 16, 2024
12. 9 Steps to Wellness for Physician Moms
Jun 12, 2024
11. Navigating Childcare: Nanny vs Au Pair
Jun 05, 2024
9. Point me to Childcare
May 29, 2024
10. Choosing Inspiration: The Marathon Mom Story
May 29, 2024
8. Breastfeeding and the LIES we tell
May 22, 2024
5. The Power of Asking
May 15, 2024
5. Opting out of The Struggle Olympics
May 15, 2024
7. Your Dream Life or Mine?
May 15, 2024
1. Rage and Resentment: My Real Postpartum Story Pt1
May 12, 2024
2. Rage and Resentment: My Real Postpartum Story Pt 2
May 12, 2024
3. Happy Mother's Day from Dr. Toya
May 12, 2024
4. OBGYN To Coach for Physician Moms
May 12, 2024
Stethoscopes and Strollers: Embracing Self-Care and Balance as a Physician Mom (Trailer)
May 11, 2024