# Becoming Time Rich with Physician Moms: Sarah Wittry and Nicole Perrotte

By Ripple Of Change · Published 2024-07-30 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Healthcare on MarketScale
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> Physician mothers discover practical strategies for reclaiming personal time without sacrificing their medical careers or family obligations

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- Physician mothers discover practical strategies for reclaiming personal time without sacrificing their medical careers or family obligations

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In today's [high-stress healthcare environment](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/risk-factors/stress-burnout.html#:~:text=Healthcare%20workers%20face%20challenging%20working,%2C%20and%20social%20well%2Dbeing.), physician mothers face the formidable challenge of balancing demanding careers with their personal lives. The conversation on work-life balance is more relevant than ever, with more women in medicine seeking ways to manage these dual responsibilities effectively. How can physician moms navigate this landscape to reclaim time for themselves without guilt?

> How can physician moms navigate this landscape to reclaim time for themselves without guilt?

What strategies can physician moms employ to achieve a healthier work-life balance? This pressing question lies at the heart of today’s discussion on the [Ripple of Change](https://marketscale.com/shows/ripple-of-change/) podcast.

Hosted by [Dr. Todd R. Otten](https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-r-otten-m-d-173028277/), today’s episode features [**Sarah Wittry**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wittry/) and [**Nicole Perrotte**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nperrotte/), both physician moms and advocates for sustainable work practices. They explore practical methods for managing time, setting boundaries, and prioritizing personal well-being amidst the pressures of medical careers.

Key points of discussion:

- **Boundary Setting:** Learning to say no and prioritizing personal time to prevent burnout. Wittry offers a [*Free Step-by-Step Guide to Setting a Boundary*](https://sarahwittry.myflodesk.com/boundaries) to help you get started on this crucial skill.
- **Microhabit Management:** Implementing small, sustainable changes to daily routines that accumulate significant benefits. Take advantage of the [*5-Day Microhabit Challenge for Working Women*](https://sarahwittry.myflodesk.com/challenge) to kickstart these changes and see immediate improvements.
- **Support Networks:** Leveraging community and professional coaching to navigate career and personal life challenges.

### About the Speakers

**Sarah Wittry**, an experienced palliative and hospice physician, combines her medical practice with life coaching at [**Vibrant Humans**](https://www.vibranthumanssarahwittry.com/) to help professional working moms combat burnout. **Nicole Perrotte**, CEO and Founder of [**The Burnout MD**](https://www.theburnoutmd.com/), specializes in wellness and time management, focusing on helping her peers reclaim their schedules through her T.R.T. Framework.

Tags: Dr. Todd R. Otten, Nicole Perrotte, Ripple of Change, Sarah Wittry, The Burnout MD, Vibrant Humans

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