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I was a medical student with two kids, trying to keep it all together. I constantly felt like I had to defend my decision to chase a meaningful career and raise a family at the same time. But professional women with children shouldn’t have to choose between ambition and motherhood.
Paging Dr. Mom is a podcast for the women doing it all and wondering if it’s ever enough. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be everything to everyone, this space is for you. I’m Dr. Angelle Downey, a family physician, single mom, and host who believes we can thrive, not just survive, through the chaos.
With real talk, expert insights, honest stories, and a few good laughs, we’ll navigate the mental load, burnout, identity shifts, guilt, and joy that come with being a high-achieving woman in a messy, beautiful life. Together, we’ll cry, connect, and grow into the strong, wise women our kids are watching us become.
Let’s build a life we don’t need to apologize for and actually love living.
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S1E22 22: ADHD Isn’t a Flaw: How to Work With Your Brain, Not Against It
If you’ve ever felt like your brain just works differently and wondered why you’re constantly exhausted, forgetful, or overwhelmed despite “doing all the things”, this conversation is for you. In…
S1E21 21: The Postpartum Brain Is Still Your Brain: Nervous System Healing for Working Moms with Atara Pakinson
In this episode of Paging Dr. Mom, I sit down with therapist and integrative practitioner Atara Parkinson to explore why so many mothers continue to struggle long after the postpartum period ends. We…
S1E20 20: The Loonie Doctor on Money Stress, Relationships, and Financial Freedom for Women Physicians
In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit with Dr. Mark Soth — the Loonie Doctor — to talk about the emotional side of money for women physicians. Together we unpack guilt around ambition,…
S1E19 19: Postpartum, Burnout & Coming Back to Yourself: A Conversation with Urvi Shah
In this heartfelt conversation, mindfulness coach and author Urvi Shah joins me to talk about the emotional challenges so many mothers face—especially around fertility, postpartum depression, and…
S1E18 18: Sexless Marriage, Perimenopause & Rediscovering Pleasure with Xanet Pailet
In this juicy and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by sex and intimacy coach Xanet Pailet to talk about why so many high-achieving women feel disconnected from their bodies, their pleasure, and their…
S1E17 17: Why Diets Don’t Work: How to Raise Body-Confident Kids with Katy Harvey, RD
In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian Katy Harvey to talk about why diets don’t work, how to rebuild trust with your body, and ways to raise kids with a healthy relationship to food. We…
S1E16 16: Neurodivergent & Overlooked: Professional Women Diagnosed Later in Life with Krystal Sodaitis
Show Notes:In this episode of Paging Dr. Mom, Dr. Krystal Sodaitis joins us for an honest and empowering conversation about neurodivergence in professional women. We talk about why so many women are…
S1E15 15: Obesity Medicine, Prevention, and Sustainable Wellness for Working Moms
In this episode, Dr. Kerry Reller joins me for a candid conversation about what realistic wellness looks like for busy, high-achieving women. Drawing on her experience as a physician, entrepreneur,…
S1E14 14: Bold Motherhood: How to Stop Shrinking and Start Thriving with Dr. Wendy Schofer
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician, lifestyle physician, and founder of Family in Focus® , for a bold and refreshing conversation about burnout, emotional eating, and…
S1E13 13: From Control to Connection: A New Way to Parent Without Guilt with Kristin Schmoke
What if your child isn’t the problem—and neither are you?In this episode, parenting coach Kristin Schmoke shares how she shifted from traditional discipline tactics to a more connected, collaborative…
S1E12 12: All the Women in Me Are Tired: Caregiver Burnout, Energy Leaks, and Real Resilience
Jenn Fredericks, Personal Resilience Practitioner and founder of The Carewell Circle, joins us to talk about Prosilience, a proactive approach to resilience, and why managing your energy (not just…
S1E11 11: Parenting Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Yourself: Insights with Michelle McVittie
Parenting isn’t always picture-perfect and sometimes it feels downright overwhelming. In this episode of Paging Dr. Mom, I sit down with parenting coach and child life specialist Michelle McVittie to…
S1E10 10: Motherhood, Guilt, and Grace: How Dr. Krista Cassel Balances Career and Family
In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Dr. Krista Cassel joins me to talk about the messy, meaningful reality of modern motherhood. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, lactation consultant,…
S1 Bonus 1: Motherhood, Medicine, and Mental Load: Dr. Karen Leitner on Redefining Success Without Guilt
If you’ve ever felt like you had to push through pain, guilt, or exhaustion just to prove you’re a “good doctor” or a “good mom,” this episode is for you. Dr. Karen Leitner joins me for a raw,…
S1E9 9: Finding Calm in Chaos: Stacey Johnson on Overcoming Grief, Decision Fatigue & Reclaiming Yourself
In this inspiring conversation, Stacey Johnson opens up about her journey through grief, motherhood, and the invisible weight so many women carry. We talk about decision fatigue, overthinking, and…
S1E8 8: Finding Love as a Busy Mom: Practical Dating Advice with Lena Ehrenberg
In this enlightening conversation, Lena Ehrenberg shares her transformative journey that began in the south of France, emphasizing the importance of self-connection and personal growth in the context…
S1E7 7: Motherhood Without Sacrifice: How to Balance Career, Family, and Your Own Worth with Reesa Morala
Motherhood often comes with impossible expectations: sacrifice everything, excel at work, keep relationships perfect, and never show struggle. In this powerful conversation, licensed marriage and…
S1E6 6: Sleep Tips for Busy Moms: Daycare, Twins, and Restoring Your Sanity
Sleepless nights don’t have to be the norm. In this episode, I chat with Laura Van Luven, RN, nurse coach, sleep consultant, and mom of five (including twins!), about practical, compassionate sleep…
S1E5 5: Parenting Through Overwhelm: How to Handle Disrespect, Parental Alienation, and BFRBs with Laura Hobson
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Hobson (@hopeandhealingcoach), a BFRB and habit coach who combines her background as a mental health clinician with her own journey through burnout and…
S1E4 4: Balancing It All: Motherhood, Career, and Caregiving with Jennifer Armendariz
What happens when the caregiver needs care too? In this powerful episode, nurse practitioner Jennifer Armendariz shares her story of juggling a demanding oncology career, parenting teens, and caring…
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