114. When the Life You Wanted Doesn’t Fit Anymore

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of changing one's mind about life choices, especially after becoming a mother.

Hey Doc, Let’s talk about something that sounds simple… but clearly is not. You are allowed to change your mind. I say that, and I already know some of you are side-eyeing me like, “Okay… but it’s not that easy.” I know. I know it’s not. Because in medicine, we don’t pivot. We commit. We decide and then we stick with it. Even when life changes. Even when we change. Especially after motherhood. I see this all the time. Dr. So-and-so used to want the big cases, the leadership roles, the titles,...

People in this episode

Host: La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, PMH-C

Topics covered

• changing life goals
• motherhood
• personal growth
• commitment
• decision making

Keywords

• life changes
• motherhood
• personal decisions
• commitment
• career shifts

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