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Stethoscopes and Strollers

La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, PMH-C

101 episodes

6 days ago

Hey Doc — What if I told you your husband and AI have way more in common than you think? Not in a “men are robots” way, but in a “this explains so much about your marriage” way. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four big parallels between husbands and AI — the ones that quietly shape your communication, your expectations, and yes… your resentment. And listen, I love AI and I love husbands, so this episode is coming from a place of deep affection and deep realness. We’re talking about the...

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Hey Doc — What if I told you your husband and AI have way more in common than you think? Not in a “men are robots” way, but in a “this explains so much about your marriage” way. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four big parallels between husbands and AI — the ones that quietly shape your communication, your expectations, and yes… your resentment. And listen, I love AI and I love husbands, so this episode is coming from a place of deep affection and deep realness. We’re talking about the...

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Stethoscopes and Strollers

93. Your Husband is like AI: Unspoken Expectations, Upbringing & “Fix-It Mode”

Hey Doc — What if I told you your husband and AI have way more in common than you think? Not in a “men are robots” way, but in a “this explains so much about your marriage” way. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four big parallels between husbands and AI — the ones that quietly shape your communication, your expectations, and yes… your resentment. And listen, I love AI and I love husbands, so this episode is coming from a place of deep affection and deep realness. We’re talking about the...

6 days ago

17 minutes

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92. Stop Studying, Start Doing: Lessons from 2 Years of Dr. Toya Coaching

Hey Doc — Dr. Toya Coaching is turning two! 🎉 Two years ago, I had a newborn, a burnout hangover, and an idea that didn’t make much sense on paper, but made perfect sense for my life. What started as a postpartum support concept has evolved into a global coaching brand, a thriving community, and an impact that‘s undeniable. In this anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on the year everything changed — the burnout, the baby, the business, and what I’ve learned about building boldly when the plan...

1 week ago

26 minutes

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91. The OB/GYN Who Had 5 Kids in 5 Years — Meet Dr. Candice Wood

Hey Doc! What happens when the OB/GYN becomes a new mom and realizes everything she thought she knew about postpartum was incomplete? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Candice Wood, an OB-GYN, perinatal mental health specialist, and mom of five, for a conversation that is tender, hilarious, and quietly radical. Yes, she built a 2-day-a-week career while raising five kids under five. But what we really talk about is what happened after the babies came. When she found herself: silently compe...

2 weeks ago

58 minutes

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90. Love, Motherhood, Medicine, and Life Reimagined with Dr. Sonia Singh

Hey Doc, When you become a mom, everything changes— your body, your schedule, your sense of who you are. And when you’re a physician mom, that collides with a career that isn’t built for flexibility or rest. In this conversation, Dr. Sonia Singh and I go straight into that tension — the messy middle between professional identity and motherhood. We talk about what it really looks like to become a mom in medicine, to return to work postpartum, and to rebuild your career in a way that actually f...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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89. Dr. Sarah Stombaugh on Residency, Motherhood, and redefining Balance

Hey Doc— This week’s episode is one of my favorites yet because it’s a full-circle moment. I’m sitting down with my friend Dr. Sarah Stombaugh—family medicine physician, obesity medicine specialist, private practice owner, coach, podcast host, and mom of three. And fun fact: she’s the reason I started Dr. Toya Coaching. Yep. You’ve heard me mention her before. The woman who looked me in the eye and said, “That’s not a medical practice. That’s coaching.” And here we are. Two years later. Full ...

1 month ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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88. Guilt Pills & Rigid Roles: Dr. Saumya Dave Gets Real

Hey Doc, What happens when you stop following the script and start building a life that actually fits you? This week on Stethoscopes and Strollers, I’m joined by Dr. Saumya Dave — psychiatrist, author, private practice owner, and mom of two — for a conversation that’s equal parts real, reflective, and full of permission. We talk about the seasons of life and how every one of them demands something different from us. From navigating 200+ rejections on her path to becoming a published author, t...

1 month ago

50 minutes

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87. 30 Days Without Childcare And Why I’ll Never Do It Again

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. B...

1 month ago

20 minutes

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86. Are You The Problem? How Women Physicians Can Change the Culture of Medicine

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 tho...

1 month ago

19 minutes

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85. Fire Your Financial Advisor and Free Yourself

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 deci...

2 months ago

23 minutes

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84. What It Really Costs to Host an Au Pair

Hey Doc, If you’ve ever looked into the au pair program and wondered, “Okay but… how much does it actually cost?” — this is for you. This episode was inspired by a client who asked me directly what she’d really be signing up for financially. And when I say there’s nuance? Whew. There’s nuance. The au pair program can be more cost-effective than a nanny, but only if you understand what you’re actually paying for and how to make it work for your family. Yes, it can be more affordable. The flexi...

2 months ago

20 minutes

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83. This Room Was Made for You: The Power of Belonging

Hey Doc, This episode is about the reason I created ✨The Connected Motherhood Experience✨ — a space specifically for Black physician moms. It came out of years of being in rooms, reading books, and trying to apply lessons that were never written for me. Most of the popular resources in the personal and professional development world weren’t created with women like us in mind. The frameworks often reflect lives with different levels of privilege, support, and responsibility. And too often, the...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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82. Boundaries, Burnout, and the Right to Walk Away

Hey Doc, This one’s different. In format and in focus. In this episode, I’m sharing excerpts from a book that reshaped the way I think about boundaries. It’s called Boundaries After a Pathological Relationship by Adelyn Birch. Yes, it’s about toxic romantic relationships... but when I read it, it felt like it captured everything I’ve experienced while in medicine. The way we’ve been trained to tolerate mistreatment, to deny our needs, to believe we can’t leave... It’s the very definition of a...

2 months ago

25 minutes

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81. The Empowered Exit – Part 2: What to Do After You Decide to Leave

Hey Doc, You’ve made the decision to leave. Now what? In Part 2 of this powerful two-part series on how to leave your job with an empowered exit, I walk you through what happens after the decision is made: Giving notice. Navigating conversations. Protecting your reputation. Gathering what’s yours. We cover: ✔️ How to actually submit your resignation (without drama or delay) ✔️ What to say and what not to say to leadership and colleagues ✔️ What to collect before you lose access (case logs, re...

3 months ago

17 minutes

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80. The Empowered Exit - Part 1: How to Leave Your Job Without Losing Yourself

Hey Doc, Let’s talk about how to actually leave your job. If you’re burnt out, disrespected, or just ready for more alignment, you’ve probably heard the fear-driven advice: “Don’t burn bridges.” But let’s be honest, that advice often keeps us stuck in situations that chip away at our confidence and well-being. In Part 1 of this two-part series, I break down the real reasons why so many physician moms hesitate to leave toxic work environments, and what we’re actually afraid of. I share my own ...

3 months ago

33 minutes

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79. You Get to Walk Away: Why Resilience Doesn’t Require Trauma

Hey Doc, We were taught to equate strength with staying, enduring, proving ourselves. But sometimes the most courageous, grounded, resilient thing you can do… is leave. Leave the job. Leave the school. Leave the situation that is breaking you down in the name of proving your strength. This episode was inspired by a homeschool thread, but it’s not about curriculum or education. It’s about the lie we’ve been sold, as physician moms and high achievers, that resilience must be earned through trau...

3 months ago

14 minutes

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78. From Cancer Survivor to Luxury Brand CEO: Dr. Verniese Moore’s Unstoppable Journey

Hey Doc, What would you do if life gave you a second chance? In this episode, I sit with Dr. Verniese Moore, a board-certified family medicine physician, a wife, a mom of two, and the CEO of the luxury handbag brand Vie Lorie, who shares her life in the most raw and beautiful way. She takes us back to Gate B3 in LaGuardia Airport, where she fell to the floor as she learned she was cancer-free, surrounded by strangers who celebrated for her. That moment shaped everything she’s built since. Dr....

3 months ago

50 minutes

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

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...

3 months ago

27 minutes

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76. The First 72 Hours: How to Set Your Au Pair (and Yourself) Up for Success

Hey Doc, If you're bringing an au pair into your home, congratulations on building your paid village! But now what? The first 72 hours are a critical window. Not for work (they can’t technically start yet), but for setting the tone of your entire year together. This episode walks you through exactly what to do and what not to do, to help your au pair feel welcomed, prepared, and clear on your expectations. Whether it’s your first au pair or your fifth, this is how we’ve set things up in...

4 months ago

31 minutes

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75. Hiring a Nanny 101: The Step-by-Step Guide Every Physician Mom Needs

Hey Doc, Hiring a nanny can feel like a lot. Even after you’ve made the decision, there are still so many questions: Where do I look? What do I ask? How do I know if someone’s the right fit? In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to find and hire a nanny in five clear steps. Nothing vague, nothing fluffy, just what you need to move forward with more confidence and less stress. I’ll help you: Get crystal clear on what you actually need (not just what feels "reasonable")Create a ...

4 months ago

24 minutes

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74. Part 2 | No Map, No Mentor, No Regrets: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s Bold Path in Medicine and Motherhood

We’re back with Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, and this half of her story is just as rich and revealing as the first. If Part 1 was about identity and navigating early motherhood in medicine, Part 2 is all about intention in childcare, career, and designing a life that actually supports who you are. In this episode, we dive into: The “internal invisibility” of returning to medicine after baby and why no one seemed to notice she had changedWhy she chose not to be an in...

4 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes