Real.

Relatable.

Transformational.

Speaking that moves women physicians into action.

Meet Dr. Toya

Your Ally in Aligned Motherhood and Medicine

Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, known as Dr. Toya, is a board-certified OBGYN, perinatal mental health expert, coach, podcast host, and mother of two. She empowers Physician moms to align their lives, careers, marriages, and motherhood journeys — without sacrificing themselves in the process.

With raw honesty, powerful storytelling, and practical tools, Dr. Toya transforms stages into safe spaces for growth, healing, and activation. She helps Physician moms build systems that prevent burnout, foster joy, and create sustainable careers in medicine. Through her podcast, ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, and speaking engagements across the country, Dr. Toya inspires women in medicine to redefine success on their own terms. 

Whether she’s guiding a room of high-achieving women physicians or addressing broader audiences on women empowerment, burnout prevention, or self-advocacy, Dr. Toya creates a safe space for growth, healing, and bold action. Her talks leave audiences feeling seen, empowered, and ready to take action on the life they truly desire.

Grounded Expertise. Real-Life Strategy. Impact That Lasts.

  • Work-life alignment for women physicians — how to build a life and a career that work together

  • Burnout prevention & self-advocacy — using values-based decisions to protect your energy and purpose

  • Motherhood & emotional labor — navigating identity, rage, and the invisible work physician moms carry

  • Negotiation & empowered communication — asking for what you need without guilt or apology

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What Event Hosts Say

About Working with Dr. Toya

“Dr. Toya exceeded all expectations. Her talk was organized, relatable, and deeply impactful — one of the most valuable sessions we’ve hosted at Kaiser. She brought practical, actionable advice while speaking directly to the lived experiences of physician moms. The audience felt seen, encouraged, and energized. From planning to delivery to follow-up, the entire process was seamless. We would absolutely have her back.”

— Dr. Sydney Orokunle, TMPG (Kaiser) Parent Resource Network

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Featured Podcasts…

  • Coaching Physician Moms to Thrive Beyond Burnout

    with Dr. Sarah Smith

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  • Rising From Burnout To A Life With Love

    with Dr. Kimberly Brown

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  • Talking Back to the Must-Do-It-All-Mindset

    with Dr. Diane Shannon

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  • Outsourcing for Busy Women

    with Dr. Jade MD

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  • Balancing Motherhood and Medicine

    with Dr. Sarah Davis and Stephanie Davis

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  • Find Balance without Sacrificing Yourself: Live the Life of Your Dreams

    with Dr. Felecia Froe

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  • Behind Beliefs and Behaviors: Getting to the Root Cause

    with Dr. Maiysha

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  • How the EBS Community Helped Me Transform My Coaching Journey

    with Dr. Tamara Beckford

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  • Advocating for Yourself and the Support You Need

    with Brianna Wilkerson

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  • Surviving to Thriving: Postpartum Journey and Coaching Wisdom

    with Dr. Phindile Chowa

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  • Balancing Parenthood, Medicine, and Travel

    with Dr. Courtney Downes

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  • An OB’s Perinatal Mental Health Story and Helping other Physician Moms

    with Dr. Katayune Kaeni

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  • Beyond Baby Blues: Addressing Postpartum Stress and Mental Health In Black Women

    with Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands

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  • Navigating Postpartum Challenges

    with Dr. Isabelle Amigues

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  • Self-care in the postpartum period

    with Dr. Tamara Beckford

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  • Postpartum expectations vs reality and how to set yourself up for a better experience

    with Petra Cruz

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  • Baby Blues

    wih Dr. Emeka Obidi

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  • Empowering Women During The Postpartum Period and Beyond

    Dr. Terralon Knight

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  • Redefining Postpartum Care

    with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi

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  • Birth Boot Camp

    with Cheryl + Liana

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  • Postpartum Weight Loss

    with Sarah Stombaugh

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  • Burnout, Motherhood, and Setting the New Precedent

    Dr. Megan Melo, MD

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  • From burned out to serving outside the exam room

    with Dr. Latifat

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  • Running & Self-care in the Postpartum Period

    With Dr. Michelle Quirk

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  • Black Maternal Health and Breastfeeding

    with Maureen + Heather

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  • Outsourcing for Busy Women

    with Dr. Jade MD

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