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77. Quiet, Direct, and Just Fine: Being Ourselves Without Apologies

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Hey Doc,

This episode was sparked by a late-night convo with my husband about our current au pair (who’s on her way out) and turned into a full reflection on introversion, identity, and what it means to actually honor who we are, even when the world tells us we’re too much, or not enough.

I’m sharing something personal about how my personality has always been “a lot” for people, especially in medicine, especially in residency, and especially as a Black woman. I talk about what that has looked like with our au pairs over the years and how I’ve been tempted to shapeshift in my own house just to make other people more comfortable. (Spoiler: I won’t be doing that.)

And more importantly, I talk about what it means to raise children who know that their natural way of being is not something that needs to be “fixed.”

If you’ve ever felt like your quiet presence gets misread, or that in a world where extroverts are favored you’re seen as unapproachable or “too serious,” I see you, and this one is for you.

Key Takeaways:

  • Introversion isn’t a flaw, even when the world tries to tell us it is
  • Residency is not just hard because of the workload, it’s often traumatizing because of the lack of support and understanding
  • Our kids deserve to be supported, not pushed to be something they’re not
  • The tools we needed then are the tools we can give now: safety, self-trust, and communication

New episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ is out now. Listen on your favorite platform.

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

Grab the Nanny Hiring Checklist here!

Thinking about getting an Au Pair? Get the Au Pair Checklist!

Remember to subscribe to "Stethoscopes and Strollers" on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of encouragement and empowerment.

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If you feel you need direct support or someone to talk through the unique challenges of being a physician mom, schedule a free coaching session.

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Content provided by La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, PMH-C and La Toya Luces-Sampson MD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, PMH-C and La Toya Luces-Sampson MD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Hey Doc,

This episode was sparked by a late-night convo with my husband about our current au pair (who’s on her way out) and turned into a full reflection on introversion, identity, and what it means to actually honor who we are, even when the world tells us we’re too much, or not enough.

I’m sharing something personal about how my personality has always been “a lot” for people, especially in medicine, especially in residency, and especially as a Black woman. I talk about what that has looked like with our au pairs over the years and how I’ve been tempted to shapeshift in my own house just to make other people more comfortable. (Spoiler: I won’t be doing that.)

And more importantly, I talk about what it means to raise children who know that their natural way of being is not something that needs to be “fixed.”

If you’ve ever felt like your quiet presence gets misread, or that in a world where extroverts are favored you’re seen as unapproachable or “too serious,” I see you, and this one is for you.

Key Takeaways:

  • Introversion isn’t a flaw, even when the world tries to tell us it is
  • Residency is not just hard because of the workload, it’s often traumatizing because of the lack of support and understanding
  • Our kids deserve to be supported, not pushed to be something they’re not
  • The tools we needed then are the tools we can give now: safety, self-trust, and communication

New episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ is out now. Listen on your favorite platform.

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

Grab the Nanny Hiring Checklist here!

Thinking about getting an Au Pair? Get the Au Pair Checklist!

Remember to subscribe to "Stethoscopes and Strollers" on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of encouragement and empowerment.

Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube

Connect with me.

Website | Instagram | Facebook

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

If you feel you need direct support or someone to talk through the unique challenges of being a physician mom, schedule a free coaching session.

...

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