The Physician Mom Journey She Never Expected | Dr. Elissa Gartenberg

In this week's episode of the Inspired Mom MDs Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elissa Gartenberg, a Mayo Clinic-trained family physician, to talk about building a medical career that aligns with your values and creating a family in a way she never expected. We discuss foster care and adoption for physicians, including Dr. Gartenberg's personal journey as a single physician mom, the realities of navigating the foster system, and the resilience it takes to embrace an unexpected path to parenthood. She also shares why she transitioned to concierge and integrative medicine, what she learned while building her own practice, and how redefining success has shaped both her career and her family life. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:49 Meet Dr Gartenberg 02:03 Concierge Practice Shift 04:25 Integrative Prevention Tools 06:40 Startup Lessons Learned 09:18 Choosing Foster Path 11:46 License Delays Frustrations 14:26 Newborn Placement Shock 17:15 Heartbreak And Return 20:24 Court Rollercoaster Support 23:45 Adoption Timeline Challenges 25:13 Daycare Discrimination Struggles 30:26 Advice For Foster Resilience 34:40 Connect And Closing 36:43 Outro And Disclaimer Reach out to Dr. Gartenberg IG -   / drgartenberg   FB -   / drgartenberg   LI -   / drgartenberg   ——————————————————————————————————— 📲Visit my website and schedule a free consultation! https://inspiredmommds.com 🔎Find me on LinkedIn!   / cindy-van-praag   📑Download a copy of my 4 Steps To Take Back Control Guide. https://inspiredmommds.com/4steps/ ✨Please like and follow for more tips and inspiration! Cindy Van Praag, MD -- I help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home. #IntegrativeMedicine #StartupLessons #FosterParenting #FosteringChallenges #AdoptionChallenges #Resilience #DoctorMoms #WomeninMedicine #PhysicianCoaching #PhysicianWellness #DoctorLife