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.

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Hey Doc

We made it. A brand new year and the 100th episode of Stethoscopes and Strollers.

This isn’t just a milestone. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and remember why this podcast, and this work, exists in the first place.

Yes, it started with postpartum burnout.

Yes, it evolved through early motherhood, transitions, and work stress.

But at the center of it all? Empowering women physicians to stop giving their power away — at home, at work, and everywhere in between.

In this episode, I reflect on how my mission has deepened and where we’re headed in 2026. We talk about:

• Why empowerment has always been the point
• The real impact of conditioning in medicine and motherhood
• What it means to be powerful on your terms
• And what’s next for this community beyond just physician moms

🎧 Tune in for a powerful start to 2026, and a reminder that you don’t need to become anyone else to take your power back.

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,

It’s Ole Year’s Day, as we say in Trinidad! And whether you call it Ole Year’s Day or New Year’s Eve, the energy’s the same: reflect, reset, repeat.

Before you close the book on the year — or let your mind spiral on all the things that didn’t happen — I want you to do one thing (well, two):

Remember what did.

Pause on that instinct to scroll through everything that didn’t happen.

This isn’t the moment to self-diagnose your shortcomings.

It’s the moment to recognize what went well this year — even if it was messy, inconsistent, or only happened once.

You’re here. You kept showing up. And maybe you even got a full night’s sleep once or twice.

That counts.

🎧 Tune in before the clock strikes midnight and let this be your reminder that you don’t need a perfect year to be proud of it.

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