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Stethoscopes and Strollers

Stethoscopes and Strollers

De: 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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© 2025 La Toya Luces MD, PMH-C
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Episodios
  • 87. 30 Days Without Childcare And Why I’ll Never Do It Again
    Oct 8 2025

    Hey Doc,

    I just came out of 30 days without formal childcare — and let me tell you, it was brutal.

    Even with my mom’s help, the constant interruptions, scattered energy, and exhaustion left me running on fumes. I was counting down to bedtime, doom scrolling late at night, and struggling to stay in flow.

    Trying to hold everything together without reliable childcare doesn’t prove anything — it only shows how unsustainable it really is. For our family, childcare has always been non-negotiable. But this past month highlighted something important: when formal support falls away, even temporarily, it reveals just how much stability, peace, and freedom the right childcare brings into our lives.

    In this episode, you’ll hear:

    • The impact of parenting without structured childcare (on your work, marriage, and health)
    • Why “just making it work” comes at a cost you can’t afford
    • How residual fatigue lingers even after support arrives
    • The surprising gifts I found during this season (yes, there were some!)

    Doc, I don’t want you living in countdown-to-bedtime mode, running on fumes, or scraping by without the support you need. You deserve better.

    🎧 Listen in now as I share what 30 days without childcare really looked like — the struggles, the surprising gifts, and the lessons I want every physician mom to hear.

    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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    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 free coaching session.

    Free Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

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    20 m
  • 86. Are You The Problem? How Women Physicians Can Change the Culture of Medicine
    Oct 1 2025

    Hey Doc,

    Are you the problem? Not you alone, but us. Women physicians.

    Without realizing it, we uphold the very systems — patriarchy, sexism, racism — that keep us playing small. It shows up in the way we react when another woman asks for more, when we hesitate to negotiate, or when we discourage salary transparency, and when we are passing down outdated advice to younger women physicians.

    The truth is: the system of medicine was built in a different era, for a different demographic — and those old rules still shape how we show up today.

    This isn’t about blame. It’s about accountability. It’s about unlearning what we were taught, and replacing them with a culture that actually serves us.

    In this episode you’ll hear:

    • Why asking for more should be celebrated, not criticized
    • The danger of believing negotiation is “unprofessional”
    • Why pay transparency matters (and who really benefits when we stay silent)
    • How to hold yourself and other women physicians accountable in a way that opens conversation instead of shutting it down

    Doc, it’s time to stop shrinking yourself to fit outdated expectations.

    Take back your power.

    Ask. Negotiate. Advocate.

    And support other women when they do the same.

    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.

    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 are going through a transition -- becoming a parent, leaving a job, figuring out how manage it all, schedule a free coaching session.

    Free Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

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    20 m
  • 85. Fire Your Financial Advisor and Free Yourself
    Sep 24 2025

    Hey Doc,

    We need to talk about something that I believe is absolutely essential for every woman physician — especially those of us juggling medicine, motherhood, and marriage.

    Money.

    Specifically, your knowledge of it. Your relationship to it. And the way you might be giving away your power around it, even if your income looks good on paper.

    In this episode, I’m sharing how I fired my financial advisor (thanks to my husband, actually), learned to manage my money confidently, and why that decision transformed my sense of freedom.

    This isn’t about becoming a finance pro. It’s about refusing to be disempowered in a system that already makes it hard for us to thrive.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why “my husband handles it” is not a financial strategy
    • How financial advisors profit off your confusion and why most are not worth your coins
    • The 3 things every physician mom needs to know about her household money
    • Why money can buy happiness (but only if you have the right foundation first)

    This isn’t about judgment. It’s about claiming your freedom — because financial knowledge is protection, peace of mind, and having the power to choose.

    And I want that for you.

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money, avoided looking at your accounts, or told yourself “I’m just not good with finances” — this episode is for you. Listen now!

    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.

    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 are going through a transition -- becoming a parent, leaving a job, figuring out how manage it all, schedule a free coaching session.

    Free Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

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    24 m
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