No Blueprint, No Regrets: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on Choosing a Different Path in Medicine and Motherhood
June 18, 2025
The Career That Didn’t Exist—Until She Built It
Some physician moms follow the map.
Dr. Alexandra Stockwell created her own.
In Part 2 of our conversation, we pick up right where we left off—with the deeper layers of identity, family structure, career-making, and the moments that ask us to trust ourselves when no one else really understands what we’re doing.
Dr. Stockwell didn’t step away from medicine because she couldn’t hack it.
She stepped away because she heard a whisper.
A quiet knowing that the life she was building—though it looked “right” on paper—wasn’t aligned with how she wanted to show up for her children, her marriage, or herself.
There Was No Model for This
She said no to the “two-intern household”
She opened a clinic that only operated during school hours
She advocated for a residency structure that honored her family’s rhythm
And when her inner voice nudged her in a new direction—she listened
This wasn’t a reactive move. It wasn’t about burnout. It was a thoughtful pivot rooted in what mattered most.
More Than Strategy—It Was Self-Respect
We talked about what it takes to negotiate with institutions while holding your boundaries.
We talked about practicing medicine in a way that doesn’t require abandoning yourself.
And we talked about what happens when you realize you’ve spent years creating a life that doesn’t quite fit anymore—then choosing to change it.
This Isn’t About Being “Brave.” It’s About Being Honest.
Dr. Stockwell’s story isn’t framed around courage or rebellion.
It’s framed around self-trust. Listening. Adjusting.
And giving yourself permission to build a life that serves your whole self, not just the version that earned the degree.
🎧 Listen to Part 2 of our conversation on Stethoscopes and Strollers
