PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITY
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITY
Podcast Description
Welcome to Prescribing Possibility with physician, writer, and master coach, Dr. Dympna Weil, MD — a podcast for conversations that inspire us to heal deeply, grow boldly, and live with harmony. This is a space for reflection, real talk, and the gentle reminder that life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful, joyous, and fulfilling. Whether you’re navigating life in medicine, feeling stretched too thin, or or just trying to find your footing in a hectic world, I’m here to offer stories, strategies, and support. Together, we’ll explore what it means to embrace possibility, even in the midst of life’s chaos.
Take a moment, settle in—and join me for your weekly dose of thoughtful conversations and personal transformations.
Special thanks to @Bright_Sighted Media and @creatorstudiosaratoga for this opportunity to learn & create in their warm, cozy, and welcoming Bright Sighted Studio in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY. As a Founding member of the Creator Studio, it is an honor to work with them & remind myself that I still can learn new things (albeit at a slower pace...)
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The podcast focuses on themes of healing, personal transformation, and the human experience, with specific topics such as shared stories of loss, strategies for navigating life's chaos, and reflections on motherhood and medicine. For example, the first episode with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson covers the healing power of storytelling and addresses infertility issues in alignment with National Infertility Awareness Week.
Prescribing Possibility is hosted by physician, writer, and master coach Dr. Dympna Weil, MD. It’s a space for real, reflective conversations that inspire deep healing, bold growth, and a more harmonious way of living. Whether you’re navigating life in medicine, feeling pulled in a thousand directions, or simply searching for steadiness in a chaotic world, Prescribing Possibility offers stories, strategies, and soulful support. Settle in for your weekly dose of thoughtful dialogue and personal transformation, and the gentle reminder that life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
Special thanks to @Bright_Sighted Media and @creatorstudiosaratoga for this opportunity to learn & create in their warm, cozy, and welcoming Bright Sighted Studio in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY. As a Founding member of the Creator Studio, it is an honor to work with them & remind myself that I still can learn new things (albeit at a slower pace…). Shoutout and gratitude to Christine Murtagh for her supurb VA support xo
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What if the hardest feelings you have as a mother are actually the most important ones? In this deeply honest conversation, Dympna sits down with psychotherapist, researcher, and author Dr. Margo Lowy to explore the concept of maternal ambivalence and why naming it might be the most liberating thing a mother can do.
Dr. Lowy brings over 45 years of personal and professional experience to this conversation, drawing from her book on maternal ambivalence, her PhD research, and her work as a practicing psychotherapist. She challenges the polished, one-dimensional portrait of motherhood we see in social media and offers something far more honest, and far more human, in its place.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
What maternal ambivalence actually means — and why it’s so often misunderstood. (Hint: it’s not indifference, and it’s not just “mixed feelings.”)
Why the difficult, dark feelings of motherhood aren’t signs that something is wrong — they are the experience.
How shame builds up when we suppress our complicated feelings, and what it looks like when women begin to work through it.
The power of three guiding mantras Dr. Lowy returns to throughout her work: mothering is messy, it’s interrupted, and it’s loving — all at once.
Why the idea that you’re “making it up as you go along” is actually a gift, not a failure.
How mothering is a lifelong process of holding on and letting go — from newborns to teenagers to adult children.
The role of self-forgiveness, flow, and fluidity in becoming the mother you want to be.
Why who you surround yourself with matters enormously — and how to build your “team.”
How our children learn emotional regulation by watching us navigate our own feelings.
Why the narrative of motherhood needs to shift from exclusive (either/or) to inclusive (and/and).
Resources & Links
📖 Dr. Margo Lowy’s book: https://drmargolowy.com/book/
✍️ Read her monthly articles on Psychology Today: http://psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/margo-lowy-phd
🎬 Film recommendation: A Happy Event (French film, 2000s)
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