Dr. Chen-Joea & The Silent Struggles of Physician Mothers

In this episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, MPH, FAAFP, DABOM, the author of The Things Physician Mothers Don’t Talk About, shares her experiences as a physician mother, discussing the challenges of the fourth trimester, including physical and mental health issues. She emphasizes the importance of speaking up about postpartum struggles and the societal pressures faced by physician mothers. Dr. Chen-Joea also reflects on her journey of balancing motherhood with her medical career and the role of introversion in her entrepreneurial endeavors.

 

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Takeaways:

• Strength often looks like silence.
• The fourth trimester can be unexpectedly challenging.
• Postpartum physical changes are often under-discussed.
• Urinary incontinence is common but rarely talked about.
• Postpartum anxiety can manifest in various ways.
• Balancing motherhood and a medical career is a constant struggle.
• Self-compassion is crucial for managing expectations.
• Work-life harmony is more important than perfection.
• Introversion can be an asset in entrepreneurship.
• Building deep connections is valuable for introverts.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea

00:54 The Challenges of the Fourth Trimester

05:02 Postpartum Physical Changes and Mental Health

08:43 Balancing Motherhood and Medical Career

12:35 Navigating Societal Pressures as a Physician Mother

16:39 Embracing Introversion in Entrepreneurship

 

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