Surgeon Mommy: From Operating Room to Playroom https://surgeonmommy.podbean.com Hi, I’m Dr. Cindy Wu.  Welcome to my podcast, " Surgeon Mommy: From Operating Room to Playroom"

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, physician’s wife, and mom of two incredible kids, I've learned that juggling multiple roles requires finesse. That's why I created this podcast - not just for my fellow surgeon moms, but for all professional women in high-pressure fields like medicine, law, business, or any other demanding career where work-life balance is a constant challenge. Whether you're trading stilettos for sneakers as you transition from the boardroom to your living room, I'm here to support and empower you. This podcast is dedicated to my fellow mama warriors - I see you, hear you, and am honored to be part of this journey with you.

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:48:11 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness:Medicine 1440 episodic Hi, I’m Dr. Cindy Wu.  Welcome to my podcast, ” Surgeon Mommy: From Operating Room to Playroom” As a board-certified plastic surgeon, physician’s wife, and mom of two incredible kids, I’ve learned that juggling multiple roles requires finesse. That’s why I created this podcast - not just for my fellow surgeon moms, but for all professional women in high-pressure fields like medicine, law, business, or any other demanding career where work-life balance is a constant challenge. Whether you’re trading stilettos for sneakers as you transition from the boardroom to your living room, I’m here to support and empower you. This podcast is dedicated to my fellow mama warriors - I see you, hear you, and am honored to be part of this journey with you. Dr. Cindy Wu Dr. Cindy Wu No false https://feed.podbean.com/surgeonmommy/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21882881/Surgeon_Mommy_Show_Cover6o3s6.jpg Surgeon Mommy: From Operating Room to Playroom https://surgeonmommy.podbean.com 144 144 Surgeon Mommy #3: The Pre-Op Parent: Managing Messy Morning Routines Surgeon Mommy #3: The Pre-Op Parent: Managing Messy Morning Routines https://surgeonmommy.podbean.com/e/surgeon-mommy-3-the-pre-op-parent-managing-messy-morning-routines/ https://surgeonmommy.podbean.com/e/surgeon-mommy-3-the-pre-op-parent-managing-messy-morning-routines/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:48:11 -0500 surgeonmommy.podbean.com/8623b47e-3c8c-3177-9dd3-2736c96cfdac Do early OR days seem like the days when getting out of the house is the most challenging?  Are those the mornings when your toddler has a meltdown, your kid doesn’t want to get dressed, or you skip breakfast because you’re running late? Those mornings you arrive to work stressed out, and feel like you’ve run the emotional gamut even before you even step foot into the OR.  This is no way to start your day.  Surgery is stressful enough as it is, you don’t need to add morning baggage to it.  In this episode, I’ll share tips and tricks for managing messy morning routines before those early days.  

]]> Do early OR days seem like the days when getting out of the house is the most challenging?  Are those the mornings when your toddler has a meltdown, your kid doesn’t want to get dressed, or you skip breakfast because you’re running late? Those mornings you arrive to work stressed out, and feel like you’ve run the emotional gamut even before you even step foot into the OR.  This is no way to start your day.  Surgery is stressful enough as it is, you don’t need to add morning baggage to it.  In this episode, I’ll share tips and tricks for managing messy morning routines before those early days.  

]]> Dr. Cindy Wu false No 721 3 full Surgeon Mommy #2: What Your First Year Out is Really Like Surgeon Mommy #2: What Your First Year Out is Really Like https://surgeonmommy.podbean.com/e/what-your-first-year-out-is-really-like/ https://surgeonmommy.podbean.com/e/what-your-first-year-out-is-really-like/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:47:05 -0500 surgeonmommy.podbean.com/06aca9c4-923f-3ab0-85ee-6f2035e71211 Dreaming of graduating from residency and leaving sleepless nights on call behind? I was too! As an attending, this seemed within reach. But good senior residents know that the first year out brings its own challenges - a different learning curve awaits. In this episode, I'll share tips for navigating your first year successfully.

]]> Dreaming of graduating from residency and leaving sleepless nights on call behind? I was too! As an attending, this seemed within reach. But good senior residents know that the first year out brings its own challenges - a different learning curve awaits. In this episode, I'll share tips for navigating your first year successfully.

]]> Dr. Cindy Wu false No 1006 2 full Surgeon Mommy #1: You Are Different than Everyone Else: The First-Generation Mantra Surgeon Mommy #1: You Are Different than Everyone Else: The First-Generation Mantra https://surgeonmommy.podbean.com/e/episode1/ https://surgeonmommy.podbean.com/e/episode1/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:44:24 -0500 surgeonmommy.podbean.com/7c5af56d-bb28-3b91-ab8c-d9063bbf9de3 Were you told that you were different, ever since you were a kid?  Did your parents tell you that you had to work twice as hard to succeed in life, because your family came from another country?  Well, join the club of first generation professional mamas.  In this first episode, I share how my childhood as a Taiwanese American kid in a Midwestern town shaped my values today. I'd love to hear about your childhood stories and how they influence your choices today.

]]> Were you told that you were different, ever since you were a kid?  Did your parents tell you that you had to work twice as hard to succeed in life, because your family came from another country?  Well, join the club of first generation professional mamas.  In this first episode, I share how my childhood as a Taiwanese American kid in a Midwestern town shaped my values today. I'd love to hear about your childhood stories and how they influence your choices today.

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