Dr. Rachel Wyman Dawson: PT Mom Boss: Empowering Physical Therapy Moms

Healthy Wealthy & Smart

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, & Smart podcast, host Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is joined by Dr. Rachel Wyman Dawson, the owner and operator of PT Mom Boss, a virtual membership community designed for physical therapy moms. Rachel shares her journey in the profession and discusses the resources, community, and tools PT Mom Boss offers to help physical therapy moms balance their careers with family life. The conversation highlights the importance of support and inspiration among women in physical therapy, making this episode a must-listen for those looking to navigate the challenges of being a mom and a healthcare professional. Tune in for insights and motivation from Rachel's experience.

Time Stamps:

[00:01:04] Women in leadership in PT.

[00:07:45] Women's challenges in healthcare.

[00:09:24] Community support for working moms.

[00:12:10] Unique challenges of working mothers.

[00:17:07] Advice to younger self.

More About Dr. Wyman Dawson:

Being a mom and a physical therapist is really hard, and we are losing great women in our profession because of it. PT Mom Boss is a virtual membership platform for physical therapist moms for community, resources and coaching to balance #PTlife #Momlife and #Bosslife.

Rachel is a physical therapist mom who owned her own cash based clinic in North Carolina before life threw a huge curveball, and her family relocated to northern Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior, where PT Mom Boss was born.

A physical therapist and entrepreneur who loves to teach, Rachel is passionate about inspiring leadership growth in women of all ages, including her two young daughters. With a focus on critical thinking, clear communication, and creative solutions to real-world challenges, she empowers others to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Or, in the words of a dear friend;

You lead with strength, heart full of grace,

In every challenge, you find your place.

With vision and passion, you always succeed,

Helping others bloom, watering every seed.

The other stuff;

Doctorate in PT from University of Nebraska Medical Center 2010

Board Certified Orthopaedic Physical Therapist (OCS)

Certified Business Coach with Business Made Simple

Wife since 2009

Mom since 2015 (of two beautiful girls)

Onion hater since birth.

Resources from this Episode:

PT Mom Boss Website

PT Mom Boss Instagram

PT Mom Boss Community

PT Mom Boss Founders Club

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