36. Navigating Guilt, Fear, and Reinvention: Dr. Sara Ionescu's Transformation Story

Stethoscopes and Strollers

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Hey doc! 👋🏾 In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sara Ionescu, a family medicine Physician turned YouTube fitness enthusiast. We dive deep into her journey through early motherhood, career transitions, and finding her passion. Here's what we cover:

• Navigating pregnancy and childbirth during the transition from residency to attending
• How she managed going back to work with a newborn
• The burnout that led her to quit clinical practice
• Redefining exercise for busy Physician moms
• Balancing a growing family (soon to be 5 kids!) with entrepreneurship
• The power of coaching in personal and professional growth
• Tips for maintaining your relationship while juggling career and family

Key takeaways:

• It's okay if your reality of motherhood differs from your expectations
• Investing in yourself through coaching can accelerate personal growth
• Redefining exercise can make it more accessible in busy seasons of life
• Your medical journey shapes who you are, even if your path changes
• Self-care isn't selfish - it's necessary for being your best self

If you're feeling stuck or considering a career change, this episode is for you! Remember, it's never too late to reinvent yourself and find joy in your work.

Dr. Sara Ionescu is a board certified family medicine physician, wife, mom of 4 currently expecting number 5, and exercise enthusiast. She is passionate about wellness, preventative care, and exercise and loves to inspire others to move. She strives to stay physically active daily as she sees massive physical and mental health benefits with this and wants to help, inspire and encourage others to do the same!

For more information about Dr. Sara, you can visit her website and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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