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On the latest Rx for Success, Dr. Randy Cook talks with Dr. George Nowacek—OBGYN, academic physician, and newest coach at MD Coaches—about a career shaped by resilience, hard decisions, and reinvention.

They explore:
➡️ Choosing OBGYN because "I don't like to do one thing—I like to do lots of things."
➡️ The reality of residency in the pre-duty hour era: survival mode, doubt, and learning on the fly.
➡️ How a bad obstetrical outcome and crushing malpractice premiums led to a difficult pivot away from obstetrics.
➡️ The "quantum jump" from trainee to the person in charge (spoiler: it's emotional, not technical).
➡️ Discovering coaching and why "sometimes I feel like I've gotten more out of it than the coachee."
➡️ His three prescriptions for success: define success for YOURSELF, cultivate relationships, and find what charges your battery.

This is a conversation about what it really means to build a sustainable, meaningful career in medicine.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast

On the latest Rx for Success, Dr. Randy Cook talks with Dr. George Nowacek—OBGYN, academic physician, and newest coach at MD Coaches—about a career shaped by resilience, hard decisions, and reinvention.

They explore:
➡️ Choosing OBGYN because "I don't like to do one thing—I like to do lots of things."
➡️ The reality of residency in the pre-duty hour era: survival mode, doubt, and learning on the fly.
➡️ How a bad obstetrical outcome and crushing malpractice premiums led to a difficult pivot away from obstetrics.
➡️ The "quantum jump" from trainee to the person in charge (spoiler: it's emotional, not technical).
➡️ Discovering coaching and why "sometimes I feel like I've gotten more out of it than the coachee."
➡️ His three prescriptions for success: define success for YOURSELF, cultivate relationships, and find what charges your battery.

This is a conversation about what it really means to build a sustainable, meaningful career in medicine.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast

Physician moms: when was the last time you heard that? On the latest Life Changing Moments, host Dr. Dael Waxman talks with Dr. Cindy Van Praag—anesthesiologist, health coach, and founder of Inspired Mom MDs—about the real challenges physician moms face and how small shifts can lead to big changes.

They explore:
➡️ How Cindy discovered coaching (by accident—and at exactly the right moment).
➡️ The internal drivers beneath the surface: self-criticism, guilt, fear, and feeling out of control.
➡️ Why so many physician moms say, "I don't recognize who I am anymore."
➡️ The power of small steps and neuroplasticity (the field of grass metaphor 🌾).
➡️ A tiny practice you can start TODAY: breath work to shift out of fight-or-flight.
➡️ The dichotomy of control: focus on what you can control, release the rest.
➡️ Cindy's powerful message: "You are enough. You have the power to make decisions that can improve your life."

If you've been carrying a quiet tension between medicine, family, and yourself—this conversation is your invitation to pause.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast

Physician moms: when was the last time you heard that? On the latest Life Changing Moments, host Dr. Dael Waxman talks with Dr. Cindy Van Praag—anesthesiologist, health coach, and founder of Inspired Mom MDs—about the real challenges physician moms face and how small shifts can lead to big changes.

They explore:
➡️ How Cindy discovered coaching (by accident—and at exactly the right moment).
➡️ The internal drivers beneath the surface: self-criticism, guilt, fear, and feeling out of control.
➡️ Why so many physician moms say, "I don't recognize who I am anymore."
➡️ The power of small steps and neuroplasticity (the field of grass metaphor 🌾).
➡️ A tiny practice you can start TODAY: breath work to shift out of fight-or-flight.
➡️ The dichotomy of control: focus on what you can control, release the rest.
➡️ Cindy's powerful message: "You are enough. You have the power to make decisions that can improve your life."

If you've been carrying a quiet tension between medicine, family, and yourself—this conversation is your invitation to pause.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast

National Nurses Day does not have to be just one day. It can be every day.

As National Nurses Week comes to an end tomorrow, our very own Dr. Cindy Van Praag took a moment to share her gratitude for nurses everywhere. Because every day is Nurses Day! Thank you for your kind words, Dr. VanPraag
National Nurses Day.mp4
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On the latest Rx for Success, Dr. Randy Cook talks with Dr. Cindy Van Praag—anesthesiologist, integrative medicine physician, coach, and host of Inspired Mom MDs.

They explore:
➡️ How a childhood book called Diseases foreshadowed her medical career.
➡️ Why she chose anesthesia (hint: the people behind the drape looked "cool and calm").
➡️ Her personal journey through burnout—and how the Andrew Weil fellowship helped her heal.
➡️ The power of tiny practices: meditation, breath work, and setting real boundaries.
➡️ Co-founding a ketamine infusion center for depression and chronic pain.
➡️ Why launching a podcast became a way to share wisdom (and interview brilliant people).
➡️ Her three prescriptions for success: focus on what matters, release what you can't control, and listen to your inner voice.

This is a conversation about healing yourself so you can better heal others.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast

On the latest Rx for Success, Dr. Randy Cook talks with Dr. Cindy Van Praag—anesthesiologist, integrative medicine physician, coach, and host of Inspired Mom MDs.

They explore:
➡️ How a childhood book called Diseases foreshadowed her medical career.
➡️ Why she chose anesthesia (hint: the people behind the drape looked "cool and calm").
➡️ Her personal journey through burnout—and how the Andrew Weil fellowship helped her heal.
➡️ The power of tiny practices: meditation, breath work, and setting real boundaries.
➡️ Co-founding a ketamine infusion center for depression and chronic pain.
➡️ Why launching a podcast became a way to share wisdom (and interview brilliant people).
➡️ Her three prescriptions for success: focus on what matters, release what you can't control, and listen to your inner voice.

This is a conversation about healing yourself so you can better heal others.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast

On the latest Rx for Success, Dr. Randy Cook talks with Dr. Cindy Van Praag—anesthesiologist, integrative medicine physician, coach, and host of Inspired Mom MDs.

They explore:
➡️ How a childhood book called Diseases foreshadowed her medical career.
➡️ Why she chose anesthesia (hint: the people behind the drape looked "cool and calm").
➡️ Her personal journey through burnout—and how the Andrew Weil fellowship helped her heal.
➡️ The power of tiny practices: meditation, breath work, and setting real boundaries.
➡️ Co-founding a ketamine infusion center for depression and chronic pain.
➡️ Why launching a podcast became a way to share wisdom (and interview brilliant people).
➡️ Her three prescriptions for success: focus on what matters, release what you can't control, and listen to your inner voice.

This is a conversation about healing yourself so you can better heal others.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast