Hey Doc,

What happens when you’re pregnant with twins, working full-time, and living in a city with no family nearby?

In this first part of my conversation with Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, board-certified pediatric and adult allergist, private practice CEO, and twin mom, we go back to the beginning.

Before the CEO title.

Before the older-kid stage.

Back to the pregnancy. The delivery. The five-week postpartum return to work.

Dr. Gina shares what it was like to carry twins to 38 weeks, build a life far from home, and realize in real time that there wasn’t going to be a built-in village waiting.

We talk about the intentional decision she and her husband made to spend those first few days alone with their newborns, not because help wasn’t offered, but because they wanted to figure out who they were as parents first.

She opens up about:

• Going back to work before her body had fully recovered
• Navigating postpartum when your career doesn’t pause
• What partnership actually looked like at 2:30 a.m. with two crying babies
• And the quiet identity shifts that show up in things as small as swapping heels for flats

Whether you’re pregnant now, in the thick of postpartum, or long past the newborn phase but still navigating the weight of motherhood + medicine, this story will feel familiar in the best way.

🎧 Listen to Part 1 now, and make sure to come back for Part 2 next week.

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Strategy Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

You already have the degree that matters, doc.

But somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that we need another certification, another course, or another set of letters behind our name before we’re “ready” to do the thing we actually want to do.

In this episode, I’m breaking down three common degrees I see women physicians chasing — not because they truly need them, but because they’ve been taught to delay, over-prepare, and perfect before taking action.

This isn’t about being anti-education. I love learning. But I want you to be honest with yourself:

→ Are you avoiding the leap by hiding behind a course?

→ Is this degree going to move you forward — or just keep you busy?

→ Do you actually need it… or just feel like you should?

Before you spend another dollar or minute chasing qualifications you may not even use — listen to this.

🎧 Hit play and find out what you actually need (and what you don’t) to get started.

What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know!

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If you are going through a transition -- becoming a parent, leaving a job, figuring out how manage it all, schedule a strategy coaching session and get clarity and strategic next steps for the life and career you want.

Strategy Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

Hey Doc,

In this episode, I’m sharing a major life update that, on the surface, looks like a hard pivot, but is actually a continuation of everything I’ve been building since I left corporate medicine.

📣 I’m officially the co-owner of The General Heating & Air, a family-run HVAC company serving Greater Houston.

I’m still coaching and I’m still podcasting.

But how I spend my time is changing — and so is what I’ve learned about capacity, clarity, and what it really means to have transferable skills as a physician.

This isn’t about telling you to start a business. This is about expanding what you believe is possible in your life, especially when you’re a physician mom navigating the chaos of transition with a brain wired for overachievement and a culture that rewards self-sacrifice.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why I’m adding HVAC business owner to my list of titles
• What almost broke me in the process (and how I knew it was time to shift my bandwidth)
• The myth of “I’m just a doctor” and why it’s keeping you stuck
• How every step of my journey — from burnout to social media to locums — prepared me for this
• Real-life examples of your transferable skills and how they show up outside of medicine
• Why I’ll be quieter on social media — but louder in new ways

Whether you’re in a transition, thinking about one, or recovering from one that didn’t go as planned, this episode will remind you:

You’re not stuck. You’re not behind.

And your next chapter doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to be worth pursuing.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Follow our new business: @TheGeneralHVAC on all platforms
• In Houston? Join our email list: Sign up here
• Listen to Episode 7: Your Dream Life or Mine?

📩 Stay Connected:

Want support through your next big transition? Learn more about private coaching with me at drtoyacoaching.com

What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know!

Subscribe to ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

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Join my Email list to get tips on navigating motherhood in the medical field.

If you are going through a transition -- becoming a parent, leaving a job, figuring out how manage it all, schedule a strategy coaching session and get clarity and strategic next steps for the life and career you want.

Strategy Coaching Session with Dr. Toya