Married to Doctors: Recent Episodes
Lara McElderry
The Married to Doctors podcast pushes away the stereotypical "doctor-wife" image and is a space where people from all different backgrounds can find a community, explore solutions and share stories about the unique challenges that come from being in a relationship where medicine often feels like the extra partner. We discuss loneliness, debt, communication, romance, moving, parenting and more. The host of Married to Doctors is Lara McElderry, a trauma surgeon's wife, who has been navigating the medical world for the last seventeen years as she’s supported her husband through medical school, residency, a specialty change, fellowship, as well as raising five boys. She hopes the podcast will inspire others to share and implement ideas for how to make successful homes happier. Thank you, subscribers, for the amazing reviews!
In this last episode of the Married to Doctors Podcast, Lara shares her hopes for her listeners in what they have gained from her show. Lara has increased the dialogue for physician families and physician spouses and became a voice for the physician family community.
"I hope that throughout this podcast you have been able to go from pessimistic thinking, or a little bit more on the pessimistic side, to the optimistic side, as you have seen more possibilities for you and your physician marriage." -Lara McElderry
In this last episode of the Married to Doctors Podcast, Lara shares her hopes for her listeners in what they have gained from her show. Lara has increased the dialogue for physician families and physician spouses and became a voice for the physician family community.
"I hope that throughout this podcast you have been able to go from pessimistic thinking, or a little bit more on the pessimistic side, to the optimistic side, as you have seen more possibilities for you and your physician marriage." -Lara McElderry
In this podcast episode, Lara chats with Michelle Streeter, an IVF Support Coach, about their fertility journey while on the medical journey. Michelle shares her experiences and tips from what she has learned while navigating IVF, med school, and residency.
"One of the things about being married to doctors is that you have to learn to navigate that uncertainty and the shifts and changes that come with all the things. It's not to say I didn't do it begrudgingly sometimes, but that is part of the thing we did or didn't sign up for, right?" -Michelle Streeter
In this episode, Lara chats with Vanessa and Dr. Jeep Naum about intimacy and connection in medical marriages. The Naums help physicians save their marriage, family, and bank account.
"I think the big part was we needed to get to the place where we were talking with each other. And that he could connect with my feelings of, 'Hey, look. I need help. We're in this family life together. I know your job is extremely important, but I need help too.'" -Vanessa Naum
In this flashback episode, Lara talks with Donna Rovito, editor of Physician Family Magazine. Donna shares some of her experiences being in a medical marriage for over 30 years and how the medical profession has evolved over time.
Lara and Donna also discuss the importance of support for physician spouses and the best marriage advice Donna says she ever received.
“As the spouse of a physician, there are so many ways that you can contribute to your community and to your own well-being that there’s no reason for anybody to sit at home and feel bad and feel lonely because there is a huge support group out here and how ever you find that, however you find us, we’re here.” -Donna Rovito
This replay episode jumps back to an earlier episode you may have missed if you are new here! Lara talks with marriage and family therapist Yasman Mostajeran about the relationship characteristics that often cause affairs, how to avoid attachment issues, and how to regain trust in a relationship that has suffered a betrayal.
"The affair is a symptom of something happening in the relationship, so this is your opportunity to either rewrite your marriage and create a whole new story together and make it so much better, so much stronger than you were before, or throw your hands up in the air and give up and just let the relationship die.” - Yasman Mostajeran
Enjoy this episode on discussing the ways in which surgery life is and is not compatible with raising a family. For more on the membership, visit www.marriedtodoctors.com
Happy Match Week! In this replay episode, Lara speaks with an anonymous couple who share their experience when they did not match to a residency program. They participated in the scramble, applied for research positions, and finally ended up where they needed to be as they embraced the journey.
*The couple will be known as Jack and Lisa in this episode. Names are changed for privacy.
“I applied to all the surgical subspecialties. I applied to prelim surgery spots. I applied to prelim medicine spots. I applied to anesthesia spots. I applied to EM spots. All of them. Literally every single open spot. Like I said, I think it was over 100 spots that I applied to. So, anyways, it was a really stressful time. Very hard time.” -Anonymous
Conversations around sex and intimacy can be awkward and difficult. But it can lead to a deeper connection. In this episode, Lara shares why talking about sex in your marriage is important, questions to think about, and how to bring up the conversation with your significant other.
Inside the Married to Doctors Membership they will be doing a deep dive into sex and intimacy. Interested in joining in and learning from this conversation? Come join us inside the membership!
"You matter. Your thoughts and feelings matter. Your opinion on your sex life matters. And it's ok to have that conversation with your spouse." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara chats with Ed Coambs, a Couples Therapist specializing in Financial Therapy, on how attachment styles, childhood trauma, and more affects our medical marriage, specifically from a financial standpoint.
"One of the things we talked about is that we have different brains with different expectations. And as adults you would think we would think about this on a regular basis. But most couples don't really think about this as completely as they can. They don't always recognize just how different each person is in the couple. That you are inevitably going to have differences. And it's not that you have differences is the problem. It's how you work through them that matters." - Ed Coambs
Why should you work toward believing new things? Well, it's more than making resolutions. It is about becoming your best self. In this episode, Lara shares various phrases to be mindful of when working on believing new things.
We all have an idea of who we have been, who we currently are, and who we want to be. Tune in to this podcast episode to learn more about believing new things, how to be ok with where you are, and how to get to where you want to go. It all starts with a belief.
"I just want you to know that right now where you are, is ok. Because the more you can feel ok with where you start, the less judgement you're going to take in to making changes about yourself." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara chats with fellow life coach Dr. Michelle Ofreneo about various principles that can help your physician family. Dr. Ofreneo also shares their love story, how she came to decide to become a life coach, and more.
"I think it's just you know this instruction book of these beliefs that we've had just from the past you're conditioned to think. That ya know, this is what a family is supposed to look like. This is what my spouse is supposed to do. Or I think when we see that that's optional and we let go of that, we then allow our spouse to be who they're going to be and truly accept and love them for who they already are rather than, almost like, I heard another coach say this, like almost like cheat on them with this idealized version of who they are." -Dr. Michelle Ofreneo, MD
In this episode, Lara chats with fellow life coach Dr. Michelle Ofreneo about various principles that can help your physician family. Dr. Ofreneo also shares their love story, how she came to decide to become a life coach, and more.
"I think it's just you know this instruction book of these beliefs that we've had just from the past you're conditioned to think. That ya know, this is what a family is supposed to look like. This is what my spouse is supposed to do. Or I think when we see that that's optional and we let go of that, we then allow our spouse to be who they're going to be and truly accept and love them for who they already are rather than, almost like, I heard another coach say this, like almost like cheat on them with this idealized version of who they are." -Dr. Michelle Ofreneo, MD
Communication. This is one of the most common tips given when it comes to marriage advice. In this episode, Lara discusses a few different ways we communicate with each other, particularly when our medical spouse shares good news with us.
"It is a beautiful feeling. If you've ever had that kind of support in your life, than you know what I'm talking about. When someone is really excited for you and the work that you are doing, and they are supportive of you." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara discusses four thoughts for a more thoughtful holiday season. As you listen, consider what you are thinking, why you are thinking it, and why you believe what you do. Hope these thoughts help make your Christmas a more enjoyable holiday this year!
"As people in relationships with physicians, we are multitasking. We have a lot going on, particularly if you're running your family and your household, as well. You're pulling off this holiday, and I just want to give you the option to consider a 'no'. Sometimes, a 'no' means more of 'yes' to the things that you really want to do." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara talks with Wenny Lin about career resilience when married to a doctor. They discuss how to keep your career going throughout the medical journey. Wenny has some stellar wisdom to share on this topic.
"Hey, maybe you have to take a pay cut because you've moved to a cheaper place to live. Maybe you have to take a less prestigious position now because you're the default parent. But these are all temporary. And that for every temporary challenge there could be new opportunities that arise. So I think that its good to go back to the big picture. What's important to you and what you're doing and what you have control over to achieve your goals." -Wenny Lin
Lara discusses five common thinking traps that people fall into. This episode will help you discover the power of the pause to help you through difficult situations. Utilizing these tips will help you become more in tune with your thoughts and thinking patterns so you can show up as the person you want to be in life. Don't get stuck in these common thinking traps!
"I always like to say that when I encourage you to be curious, I don't want you to play dumb, like you have no idea ever. But, I do want you to show up with genuine curiosity. Like, 'Hey I know you love me, so why did you say that?'" -Lara McElderry
We all have the desire to feel seen and heard by our partners. In this episode, Lara speaks with Dr. Wally Goddard about bids for connection in marriages and relationships and how we can learn to correctly interpret those. Enjoy this replay from one of the first episodes recorded on Married to Doctors!
"More often than we realize, we're making bids for connection with the people we care about. We're saying essentially, 'I'd like you to be part of my life.' And unaware that a bid has been made we often turn away, we're distracted, or we turn against. We say, 'I don't have time for that.'" -Dr. Wally Goddard
We all have the desire to feel seen and heard by our partners. In this episode, Lara speaks with Dr. Wally Goddard about bids for connection in marriages and relationships and how we can learn to correctly interpret those. Enjoy this replay from one of the first episodes recorded on Married to Doctors!
"More often than we realize, we're making bids for connection with the people we care about. We're saying essentially, 'I'd like you to be part of my life.' And unaware that a bid has been made we often turn away, we're distracted, or we turn against. We say, 'I don't have time for that.'" -Dr. Wally Goddard
This episode is all about puppy training! Lara shares how six simple puppy rules can apply to relationships and relationships with ourselves.
"Because I'm a marriage coach, and I talk about this stuff a lot, it's always on my mind. And I thought, Oh isn't interesting, how the same things I'm learning about puppy training go right a long with a marriage." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara talks with Kristi and Blade Hargiss as their life has been turned upside down since Blade was diagnosed with cancer during his fourth year of medical school. We discuss how they are getting though this as a couple, a family, and a medical student.
"I remember when he first came home and he said that there was potential for cancer, it was like 95 plus percent chance that he would have it, but they didn't have the full report back. I felt like I had been hit with a bucket of ice. Among everything else that we had on our plates, this was just like, are you kidding me? More? How are we supposed to handle this?" -Kristi Hargiss
In this episode, Lara discusses the Me, Marriage, and Medicine course starting this October and what to expect. She also explores the topic of anger.
"Is this really anger? Or maybe this is more resentful? Maybe what I really feel is guilt, ashamed, grief, fear, entitlement, victimization, fatigue, injustice, anxiety, hurt, or offended. Can you see how all of things fall under anger? But they actually mean different things." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara discusses how we can be kind to ourselves. She looks at this topic through the lens of parenting and your physical appearance, but it can be applied to every situation.
"And I also hope that you can love yourself. Not in an egotistical way, but in a way where you are speaking kindly to yourself. You know we want others to love us, to love our hair, to love our parenting. But, many time they do love us and they give us those compliments, and we're the ones that can't accept it because we haven't been kind to ourselves." -Lara McElderry
In today's episode, Lara shares 9 tips for handling difficult conversations around vaccines. Specifically, she speaks about how to approach interactions on social media when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.
"Who likes to hear that they're wrong, especially like an open platform like Facebook. Again, no one wants to be embarrassed. If you can keep them from being embarrassed, you're going to get a lot further." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara shares experiences from others married to doctors on the tender topic of how the pandemic has affected their doctor-spouses. Specifically, the side affects we may see in them and ourselves. This topic recently came up in the Married to Doctors Facebook Group. Lara also shares a few thoughts on how we as humans have the gift of choice and can decide how we will respond to the challenges we face.
"Someone's else response: I'm exhibiting the side effects. I told my husband I would probably always be a germaphobe. That I was sorry I was ruined. He was so fantastic with his response. It's ok if you're a germaphobe. You are not ruined. And that's where I got the titled for this podcast. I love that. You are not ruined." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara walks you through an exercise to try when dealing with a difficult person in your life. We all have someone we are annoyed of or feel we should love them more than we do. So, grab a sheet of paper and walk through these exercises.
"What does it feel like when you've chosen not to love this person? Does it feel justified to you? Does it feel like it's the right thing? Does it feel crappy? Does it feel like a loss in your life? Does it feel empty or sad or dark or frustrating?" -Lara McElderry
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This episode explores how to love living in a new location, even if you will only live there for a short time.
Author, Melody Warnick, shares some wonderful insights and tips on how to feel rooted in a temporary home.
Lara and Kendra Harvey discuss plans for the first-ever Married To Doctors Retreat that will be in Austin, TX October 12-15th.
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In this episode, Lara discusses three ways to help YOU when your doc-spouse is stressed out. Whether it's exams, studying, boards, or patients, stress is inevitable. Lara also shares 10 thoughts to help combat the stress along the medical journey.
"I really want you to try to have radical acceptance of who this person is you've married. And how they manage their time. How they do things." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara shares Four Steps to Creating a Successful Boundary. She defines what the difference is between a request and a boundary. Learn how to hold to that boundary and even decide whether or not it should be a boundary.
"So, a very clear boundary with an adult, might be if you choose to text and drive, I'm not going to ride with you in the car. Now the trick is, can you going to follow through on that. You have to be able to follow through on your boundary. Otherwise you're like the parent who lets them get away with it. They push their food around. Well, they only picked up their phone at the traffic light or when its safe, and you've let them kind of get away with it." -Lara McElderry
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In this episode, Lara speaks with Sarah Scott, the mommy blogger behind The Scotty Style about all things parenting. Sarah discusses how to not yell at your kids, as well as, some of her best tips when it comes to parenting authentically. Sarah is married to a radiation oncologist and a mom of two.
"The number one reason, in fact perhaps the only reason in my opinion, that parents yell at their kids, is not because of the child's behavior, it's just because that we're stressed out. We're either stressed out or particularly triggered. Not everything triggers everybody. But for whatever reason, what ever your child did triggered you. Or, you're already at your base level right now because you're stressed." -Sarah Scott
In this episode, Lara discusses some personal experiences, how we process feelings, and ways we can balance our thoughts. She address what it means to assess your emotions with “And, Or, But… and It’s Possible.”
Sadness, anger, loss, and pain are basic emotions of life. Dealing with them effectively can be a struggle and it can be tempting to act on those feelings right away. Often that impulse doesn’t fix the situation that caused the emotions. In fact, it may lead to more problems to deal with later on.
So why not do something about it?
Giving yourself the space to question the state of your mind can drastically change your state of being and, when reciprocated, does the same for your significant others. Find out a few ways to balance your thoughts in this episode!
"It's ok for me to be happy and sad, right? It's ok to have both of those emotions, and I don't necessarily have to choose. Maybe they are both true." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara talks with Dr. Kate Mangona who shares some of her best tips when it comes to medicine, marriage, and money. Dr. Mangona shares from her personal experiences as a physician, mom, and coach.
"I grew up being very frugal with how I spent my money, but also just wanting to save it and not necessarily invest it. And what I've learned from that is saving is not a way to build wealth. It's not a way to build legacy. It's not a way to create this blanket of security for your family." -Dr. Kate Mangona
In this episode, Lara speaks with Becky Hoschek, a life and mindset coach for moms building businesses and growing careers while raising kids. They discuss the challenging decision mothers make when it comes to whether or not (and when) to return to work. They also explore the idea of women wanting more beyond motherhood and discovering what they want.
"There's some guilt that creeps in, in making wanting more mean that what you have isn't enough already. That you are not grateful. That you should be completely content with what you have. And we kind of make it mean something bad about ourselves." -Becky Hoschek
In this episode, Lara talks with Lauren Leedy, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, about taking care of our health through food during training and beyond! They discuss how healthy eating doesn't have to be hard for busy physician families. Lauren shares how to make the healthy choice the easy choice — including her 15-minute hack for a quick healthy meal and satisfying snacks to help our physician spouses stay full.
"What people struggle with with Nutrition. It that it just has become way too complicated. Like, it's so difficult to understand what we are supposed to eat and what we're not supposed to eat. There is just so much misinformation. And diet culture has destroyed a lot of people's relationship with food, and that really breaks my heart." -Lauren Leedy, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
In this episode, Lara discusses the question, "Are you childish?" It actually has nothing to do with age or life experience, but everything about how we manage our feelings. She gives some life coaching tips on how we can become an emotional adult instead of relying on others to make us happy or secure.
"So, what is our option? Our option is to become an emotional adult instead of an emotional child. Emotional adults take responsibility for our own feelings. This is the best news because than we aren't dependent on anyone else for our own happiness. We are much more empowered to create our own happiness." -Lara McElderry
It's ok to be happy! In this solo episode, Lara explores what is happiness, why we sometimes avoid it, and how to experience it more fully.
"So, we were just all happy and thankful and in a good place. And you know what my brain did? I swear if it didn't say, 'Lara, somethings coming. Whenever things get good, something bad always happens. There's always something on the horizon. Don't get too excited. Don't enjoy this too much. The bottom is going to fall out.'" -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara talks about how to handle things when other people judge you for having money. There are many assumptions and stereotypes that are made about physician spouses when it comes to finances. Lara helps us explore our own beliefs about money to address this issue.
"Have you ever been told that you're just lucky to be married to a doctor? Did that go over well? Likely not. For me, it didn't go over well for a long time. I was like, what are you talking about? I married this guy who was going to be a math teacher. Ok? I didn't marry a doctor. What are you talking about luck? We had to go through bachelors degree, MCAT, med school, and all of these things, and six figure debt. You just immediately want to get into your story." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara discusses how to fight like you love each other. Often it can be difficult to bring up hard conversations, we worry about our spouse's response. Lara shares four things to think about before having a hard conversation and other components to consider during that conversation.
"So that's not really conversation, that's more of like, 'I'm going to tell them something.' So, if you're really wanting to have a conversation, try the thought that 'I'm willing to learn something new.'" -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara talks with Australian native Jeanette Del Zio about how around the world, being married to a doctor still requires sacrifice. Jeanette shares the highs and lows they've experienced as she juggled trying to balance her career and medical marriage marriage. Jeanette also discusses the process of the medical journey in Australia.
"It's just the demands. I soon realized, I can't have my cake and eat it too. I can't have a healthy marriage. I can't have a very successful business where you know I'm making the big bucks and enjoying these amazing projects. And, also commute and have a surgical training husband. That doesn't gel." -Jeanette Del Zio
In this episode, Lara talks with Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP about how we show up in our marriages. Everything from what it's like for physicians when they're choosing a specialty to how to help our doc-spouses who are on the frontlines with COVID-19. They also discuss how to be intentional with your thoughts in marriage through causal coaching.
"Similar to emergency medicine, where I believe I can take care of anyone, anytime, with any complaint, it's the same thing with life coaching. Especially general life coaching, you show up with any problem, anytime and I can help you solve it. It's like emergency medicine but for the mind and for the soul." -Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP
In this episode, Lara speaks with an anonymous couple who share their experience when they did not match to a residency program. They participated in the scramble, applied for research positions, and finally ended up where they needed to be as they embraced the journey.
*The couple will be known as Jack and Lisa in this episode. Names are changed for privacy.
"I applied to all the surgical subspecialties. I applied to prelim surgery spots. I applied to prelim medicine spots. I applied to anesthesia spots. I applied to EM spots. All of them. Literally every single open spot. Like I said, I think it was over 100 spots that I applied to. So, anyways, it was a really stressful time. Very hard time." -Anonymous
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In this episode, Lara talks with Dr. Jimmy Turner, MD of the Physician Philosopher and his wife Kristen Turner. They share about their marriage, family, entrepreneur life, and the benefits of life coaching. Dr. Jimmy Turner is a life coach for physicians and helps them recover from burnout.
"And I think he was driven more towards, 'Ok I'm burnt out. I'm having a hard time. Maybe I should work towards retiring early.' And while that's probably still a goal, it's shifted a little in a more healthy perspective as he's learned through coaching and all these things how to take a step back and shift your perspective. He still loves practicing medicine....The goal doesn't have to be to get out of that. It's not like he's coaching people out of that. But that's the shift that I've seen that as you learn to deal with things and that other people struggle with it. The goal doesn't have to be to get out of it, it's really how to help other people deal with it." -Kristen Turner
Tune in to learn from the Leaders of Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association. In this episode, Lara talks with Caryn Tabby and Angela Kalcec about the purpose of the Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA) and what they do. They also discuss why these types of organizations exist and why physician spouses should care about them.
"Trying to help relationships stay strong. I think that is kind of our main focus. So, by being there as a resource to somebody who is having a difficult time or is having to move the fifth time, we're there to explain you're not alone. You're not the only one going through this. I have 10 other people you could talk to to help you through this particular experience." -Caryn Tabby
It's Lara's birthday! In this episode, Lara shares 5 fun facts about herself. So, tune in and learn more about your podcast host and one-on-one coach for physician spouses. Lara also discusses more about her new group coaching course, Me, Marriage, and Medicine. The course starts Feb 1st and goes for 14 weeks.
"You know me, come on, I'm Lara McElderry. I have spoken all over the country to medical schools and I have a podcast that comes out every week. You're probably familiar with that. I have five sons, I've been married about 20 years. It will be 20 years in October. And I absolutely love coaching people." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara talks with Rho Thomas, an attorney and financial coach, about managing high figure debt in your marriage. They discuss why physician families don't often pay attention to their debt, personal finances, and financial independence. Rho also shares tips on where to start when your debt seems overwhelming and how to work with your significant other in financial goals.
"When we are in a position where we are bringing in good income, we are still able to cover all our needs and then even get some of the things we want, than you're not feeling that pinch. When you're not paying attention as closely as you could be." -Rho Thomas
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In this episode, Lara talks with Barbara Oloniyo about their medical journey from the Caribbean to the Northeast. She shares the importance of communicating with your doc-spouse and adapting to what life throws at you.
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In today's episode, Lara talks with Lisa Christon about what it's like being married to a pulmonary critical care physician during COVID. Lisa shares how their resilience as a couple and a family has grown as they have battled the overwhelm and stress of the pandemic. She also gives some great marriage advice after being married for 25 years.
For the last episode of 2020, Lara discusses the importance of finding creative outlets while on the medical journey with author Valdene Mark. They also touch on having hard discussions like racism and other topics in a marriage and with your children.
"I decided that this year I was going to do what I really wanted to do. Not what I went to school for. You know I just wanted to express myself and kind of stop putting off saying, 'Hey I'm going to do this some day' or 'I am going to do this another day.' I was like, 'No, you know what, I am going to do this now.'" -Valdene Mark
In this episode, Lara shares 5 Tips for Enjoying the Pandemic Holiday Season. It's been a hard year. People have suffered deaths, isolation, sadness, and depression. It has been taxing emotionally, physically, spiritually, and financially. It's important we keep some things in mind as we move into December and the holiday season.
"When considering your expectations, it's not so much about should you have high expectations or low expectations. But rather, should you have right or wrong expectations. And what I mean by that is focus on having correct expectations, right?" -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara takes a look at processing 2020 in a healthy way. It has been somewhat of a mess of a year, so Lara talks about how your thoughts can cause overwhelm. Plus, she discusses how you can take better control of your feelings by understanding the thought that is giving you negative feelings.
Look, your brain is going to scan for evidence for what you tell it. And recounting problems over and over, it's only going to make them grow. -Lara McElderry
Gratitude. In this episode, Lara shares the benefits of giving thanks and 20 things she is thankful for in her life in honor of 2020. Expressing gratitude is a practice that doesn't cost money or take a lot of time. Gratitude improves our mental and physical health. So, remember this Thanksgiving and throughout the year to give thanks!
"Wherever this medical journey has taken us, it has been full of beauty when I've stopped to look for it." -Lara McElderry
In this episode, Lara talks with Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, and Peter Taglianetti, a retired professional hockey player. They are such a fun couple! You'll hear just a piece of their story and how they approach the medical journey, family life, and expectations as a team. They share the importance of checking your ego at the door and having a mutual respect for each other, whether you're the physician or spouse.
"Well, I think it takes a really special person to be married to a physician of any kind. Whether you have a career outside the home or your career is the home." -Dr. Vonda Wright
Are our schedules and expectations going to be compatible? A question many of us in medical relationships ask ourselves.
In this coaching session, you will hear me coaching Kristin on her thoughts about her relationship with her boyfriend. He is a family medicine doctor who is emergency trained and works long hours. Kristin is struggling with thoughts of if she can handle how their life will look down the road because of his busy schedule. Tune in to see how we reframe her thought process about her expectations and make this a choice of how she sees this challenge.
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We all know that being married to a physician has its unique challenges. Today's interview couple share how they took on medicine and created the life they wanted when they went into business together. Owning a business is also a stress. You'll enjoy hearing how they manage time, stress, and expectations. And, they still seem to genuinely like each other, bringing us a breath of fresh air on how marriages can be successful despite the stresses they face.
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Why do we fall in love?
How do we feel the most love?
In episode 156, Lara discusses the 3 types of friendship according to the philosopher, Aristotle. She also includes some examples from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice!
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This episode is packed full of information on the power of coaching and shares the experience of one pediatrician and doc-wife turned full-time business owner.
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Choosing a medical specialty can be an interesting process for couples to navigate. Here are just a few of the questions they face:
Questions Couples Face When One is Choosing a Medical Specialty 1. What specialty do they enjoy? 2. What are the job prospects in that field? 3. Are their test scores competitive? 4. Where would they need to live if they completed residency and trained as that type of physician? 5. What does the work/life/family balance look like? 6. What does it mean for family planning? 7. What does it mean for the career of the non-medical spouse?
In this live coaching session, you will hear me coaching Katie on her thoughts about her husband's surgery rotation. On one hand, she wants to do all the things to keep things easy for him while he is working long hours, but then that raises concerns about what life would look like if he chose surgery as his medical specialty.
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Loneliness is a human experience that most of us face at some point in our lives. Relocating. Self-Isolation. Separating from our families and our best friends-- our emotional support systems. All of this can leave us feeling really lonely.
But should life change be a prerequisite for loneliness?
It doesn't have to be.
The truth is, we all contribute to our experience of loneliness. Through your decisions, actions, behaviors, and thought models, how might you be contributing to yours?
In this episode, I coach Katie. Katie is blessed to have amazing relationships but is having a little trouble working through her own thoughts that contribute to her feeling of loneliness.
Want to experience your own revelation through coaching with me? I'd be honored to work with you. Sign up for a free 20-minute coaching call here: www.marriedtodoctors.com/coaching
Are you having trouble getting a good night’s sleep? Science and research indicate that sleep is the foundation for our physical and mental health. My guest, Drew Ackerman started a unique podcast for people suffering with sleeplessness. Whether it’s stress, chronic pain, or a hectic work schedule Drew Ackerman is helping his listeners relax and take the seriousness out of bedtime. Listen to today's show to find out how.
For one on one coaching with me, go here: www.marriedtodoctors.com/coaching
There are some things in life we don’t want to feel good about. Yet, when we have a loved one suffering we often say, “I just wish they felt better.” The problem with this thought (as lovely as it sounds) is now they don’t feel good AND we feel sad because they feel sad. We’ve actually increased the sadness or anxiety instead of lessening it.
In this episode, I will share my awesome “balancing the equation” technique that I use to help clients deal with hard emotions.
You can also get your free worksheet to guide you through this and try it on your own.
Post your questions in the Facebook group of reach out for your free 20-minute consult call so I can take a look at what you’ve done!
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In medical marriages, we often have great expectations. Great expectations of medicine, and honestly, great expectations of each other.
Although these expectations might be similar for other couples, the prioritizing and importance may differ. A healthy and functioning relationship requires a sense of working harmoniously, including the behaviors deriving from the way you think.
How can you make your successful marriage happier? Come find out. I'm happy to share this very important perspective.
Find the FREE worksheet mentioned in the show below! https://marriedtodoctors.com/successful-marriages-happier/
Hello, hello! Lara here. You've made it to Season 2 of the Married to Doctors podcast! I’m grateful that you decided to join me on this journey. Thank you for being with me as I tell all, spill hard secrets, and share ideas that hopefully spark healthier habits for an emotionally and physically healthier you.
When I started on my own medical marriage journey, I wouldn’t have known the challenges I would face as my husband and I went through training, ultimately affecting our growing family, his medical career, and my own identity. I’ll always share why these experiences have continued to shape our marriage to this day. It’s my hope that my stories will leave a lasting impact on the way your lives are shaped as well.
While it’s bittersweet to close on Season 1, I’m super excited to start Season 2. You’ll notice some differences including a ton of freebies and opportunities to work with me as your life coach. Stay tuned to get the details on that!
Until then, enjoy the new sound and content. And, as always, if you have enjoyed the podcast so far, please let me know. I read each and every review left for me on the show. I would be thankful if you left me a review to read too!
Stick around. We’ll have some fun!
Free 20-min coaching call? I’d love to connect with you. Find me here: https://marriedtodoctors.com/coaching/
Episode 148 is the last episode of season 1 of The Married To Doctors Podcast.
Beginning on Sept. 10th you will hear a new sound and Lara will be creating and sharing her best episodes yet!
In this episode Lara shares some of the joys and challenges she faced as she created the Married To Doctors Podcast.
Have you ever looked forward to a break between semesters or training only to be frustrated when expectations aren't met?
If so, you are not alone! Sometimes physicians (and their families) struggle with free time. In this episode, we explore how to discuss each other's needs and how to communicate those expectations.
For complete show notes and additional resources visit www.marriedtodoctors.com
Lara speaks with Jamia Ponder about her experience going to therapy, her realization that her accomplishments were tied to her children and husband, and her desire to do something just for her.
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In this episode, Lara speaks with Linda Abdelsayed (MFT) regarding infertility and the medical journey. What makes infertility unique for physician families? Timing and privacy are two things that come to mind quickly, but on further inspection, there is also a real loss for some couples if they don't feel the father is involved during the many necessary appointments. Linda and Lara will discuss ideas for dealing with these situations as well as Linda's personal story and how she came to work in the infertility space.
About Linda:
Linda Meier Abdelsayed is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who lives in Orange County, California, with her husband (a Urologist) and 4-year-old boy/girl twins. She is the founder of Smart Talk, a teletherapy practice that helps adults improve their quality of life. Over the past three years, Smart Talk has grown to be present in six states: California, Illinois, New York, Florida, Georgia, and Hawaii. Website: www.smarttalktherapy.com Email: info@smarttalktherapy.com
Episode Notes: In this episode, Lara interviews the author and CEO, Shona Elliott. They have a conversation covering leadership decisions during COVID, how physicians can communicate with hospital administration more effectively, and some practical advice for your medical marriage. Shona also shares the personal story as she works towards being an ambitious career woman, a mom, and yes, the wife of a physician.
Announcements:
You should also know that my coaching prices are going up on July 15th. They have been marked down by half since March due to COVID. As long as you purchase by the 15th, you get the discounted price, there is no expiration date on when you use the sessions.
"You are a good coach!!! Before one of my sessions, I had a lot of inner turmoil about a situation and immediately after the session, I felt so much better. The situation was the same, but you helped me to change my thoughts, and once I did that it made a world of difference. . ."-Whitney P.
Recently I've been coaching on changes with careers, family planning decisions, frustration with Match locations, and COVID concerns as well as continuing to coach on marriage, communication and feeling more love in your relationships.
I do not sell a "one-size-fits-all" approach. I work with you as an individual and look at your exact situation. There are many things I can't do (knit, dance, consistently fry my eggs the same!) But, I am an amazing coach. It's what I'm good at and what I love.
Let's see if I'm a good fit for you. If you've never tried coaching, now is the time. My prices won't be this low again in 2020.
In this episode, Kwavi Agbeyegbe will share her stories and opinions on racism and how each of us can do our best to help. She also shares about her medical marriage and the ways to nurture a marriage. She has been married for 20 years.
In this episode, Lara discusses expectations with Hannah Pye. Hannah shares how she did not fulfill her dream of becoming a surgeon, and how "things that looked like a failure but can set you up for success." She also shares her categories for managing expectations during the residency years.
This episode is sponsored by Better Help. To learn more and get 10% off your first-month visit here.
In this episode, Lara discusses expectations with Hannah Pye. Hannah shares how she did not fulfill her dream of becoming a surgeon, and how "things that looked like a failure but can set you up for success." She also shares her categories for managing expectations during the residency years.
This episode is sponsored by Better Help. To learn more and get 10% off your first-month visit here.
Lara and Katie talk about how COVID-19 has affected residents, moving across the country during a pandemic, plus other struggles that couples may face during this time.
Today's episode is sponsored by Better Help. To get 10% off your first month, please visit www.betterhelp.com/marriedtodoctors
Jacqueline Harounian shares her knowledge of family law and how it impacts physician spouses.
In this episode, Lara talks with board-certified sexologist Dr. Lanae St. John about sex and stress. We cover topics from the struggles we may face in our relationships, tips to improve our sex lives and relationship, and how to teach sex positivity to our kids.
Announcements Share the Podcast It would mean the world to me if you would share the podcast with your friends and family! This podcast and our community has always grown simply by word of mouth. Let's keep growing and supporting one another!
Private Facebook Group and Zoom Calls Come join our private Facebook Group. We are also doing Face to Face Zoom calls, daily check-ins, and creating a supportive community during this crazy time. If you’d like to join in, please feel welcome to do so!
Feature Fridays Come join us for LIVE events in the Facebook Group! Just to name a few…we have made homemade pasta, learned how to find and understand scientific/medical articles, and participated in a paint along. All put on by fellow physician spouses!
I Want to Hear from You! I am accepting blog posts if you’d like to write about your experiences! Email me at lara@marriedtodoctors.com
New Sponsor BetterHelp Asking for help is so important when it comes to our mental health. I’m excited to share that I have partnered with BetterHelp. BetterHelp has licensed therapists who are certified by their state’s board to provide therapy and counseling. I’ve signed up myself and am currently using it so I have someone to talk to during this time. This service is perfect to take advantage of while during this time of social distancing.
You can receive licensed counseling through video calls, phone calls, or text messaging. You will be matched with a counselor in 24 hours or less, which is one thing that I love. Plus, you can receive 10% off your first month of counseling through this link.
Blogger and life coach, Kendra Harvey shares with us her experiences as a physician spouse and how life can be good at any stage.
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.com/Married
They offer a 10% discount to all listeners if you use this link.
Today's episode is a replay of episode 27. It is a great example of reaching out for help. With emotions close to the surface, I want to encourage all of you to know two things: 1. people care about you and your well being and 2. there are resources you can use
For information on coaching with Lara visit:
https://marriedtodoctors.com/coaching/
Today's sponsor is Better Help. For 10% off your first month, visit www.betterhelp.com/married
If you are a medical professional, there is a free hotline during COVID: www.councilforrelationships.org
Is it okay to laugh in the middle of a pandemic? Lara will share some research on the healthiness of laughter and how it brings us together. She also attempts to tell some (bad) jokes with her sister-in-law. Enjoy!
Announcements New Sponsor BetterHelp Need help to counterbalance negative emotions? I’m excited to share that I have partnered with BetterHelp. BetterHelp has licensed therapists who are certified by their state’s board to provide therapy and counseling. I’ve signed up myself and am currently using it so I have someone to talk to during this time. This service is perfect to take advantage of while during this time of social distancing.
You can receive licensed counseling through video calls, phone calls, or text messaging. You will be matched with a counselor in 24 hours or less, which is one thing that I love. Plus, you can receive 10% off your first month of counseling through this link.
Private Facebook Group Come join our private Facebook Group. We are also doing daily check-ins and creating a supportive community during this crazy time. If you’d like to join in, please feel welcome to do so!
Lara shares how naming our emotions can help us have a greater sense of control over our feelings during these complicated times. She gives personal examples and helps give words to what many of us are experiencing.
Today's episode is sponsored by Better Help. You can receive licensed counseling through video calls, phone calls, or text messaging. You will be matched with a counselor in 24 hours or less, which is one thing that I love. Plus, you can receive 10% off your first month of counseling through this link.
Lara will walk you through an exercise she uses with clients to help them counterbalance their negative thinking.
She teaches you the four "magic" words that will allow room for positive as well as negative emotion when you are stressed.
Download Lara's free guide to using this tool here, or on her website, www.marriedtodoctors.com
This episode is sponsored by Better Help. To get 10% off your first-month use this link: betterhelp.com/married
Lara speaks with fellow physician spouse, Donna Rovito about what physician families are doing to stay safe during the COVID 19 Pandemic. They share reasons why couples are staying together as well as reasons to separate. Read Donna's article here.
For complete show notes, visit www.marriedtodoctors.com
This Episode is sponsored by Better Help. To get 10% off your first month, visit www.betterhelp.com/married
COVID-19 has created a crisis. Medical professionals are heroically serving the public without proper face masks because they don’t have them and can’t get them.
This incredible need inspired physicians, dentists, and their families to make a new mask available to print locally. It's permanently free for anyone to produce. Join this urgent worldwide effort to help protect those caring for the sick in your community. Visit www.makethemasks.com to learn more, including how to approach your hospital about this option.
This is episode is sponsored by Better Help. To learn more and get 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/married
COVID-19 is affecting our children. Learn more about the importance of play and how to help them in this special bonus episode.
If you enjoyed this (or know someone who would) please share the new podcast, Positivity When Social Distancing with others.
COVID-19 has changed our lives. I discuss briefly a few resources for you, including my new podcast: Positivity When Social Distancing.
Then I share an interview with a dual physician couple. They discuss how they work together, gender differences, and feelings of jealousy that can arise even though they are both practicing medicine.
In episode 130, Lara interviews Shane Tenny of Spaugh Dameron, Tenny to discuss ways he has seen couples demonstrate various levels of financial infidelity. They explore how finances and our conversations about money affect our marriages.
Our favorite resources:
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
This is a good all-around website with information for both the public and healthcare providers alike.
Home care for patients with suspected novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection presenting with mild symptoms, and management of their contacts
The article describes in detail how to care for yourself and others at home in a fashion to prevent others from catching the illness, too.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-risk-assesment-hcp.html
This link gives practical definition, stratification, and guidelines to exposure of healthcare professionals, which we can extrapolate to some degree to the public as we all start to come in contact with others, who turn out to be infected.
https://www.jhsph.edu/podcasts/public-health-on-call
Podcast from Johns Hopkins on COVID-19.
https://marriedtodoctors.com/beyond-disney-plus-18-ways-to-keep-sane-if-self-isolating-with-older-kids/
Ideas when practicing social distancing.
Few things are more terrifying than adverse outcomes when working as a physician, but when you add litigation anyone would be stressed.
In this episode Lara and Dr. Dearmin discuss how malpractice effects the physician, and the relationships at home. You'll leave with ideas of how to support your loved one should they ever be faced with these challenges.
In episode #128, Lara speaks with several guests about their opinions on the change to pass/fail on Step 1. You will hear from a current physician, the wife of a MD/PhD student, a couple in residency who graduated from an international medical school, and two MD students. They explore a variety of topics including:
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- Initial reactions to the change.
- Possible effects on current and future medical students.
- Ideas on how residencies should consider applicants in the future.
- Best marriage advice
"I feel like if you're going to have 100 units of stress as a medical student, and 20 of it was on Step, 20 units of stress were on Step, they now have distributed that 20 units of stress somewhere else. You need more research, you need to do better on Step 2, you need to do better on your interviews, you need to interview at more places, or you need a better MCAT score. I don't think they took the stress away, they just moved it." -Blade
In episode 127, Lara talks to Doc G of the "What's Up Next" podcast. They explore a variety of questions including:
-how his dad's death influenced his decision to explore medicine
-the disappointments and joys of a career in medicine
-if it is okay to leave medicine, and what that can look like
-identity: if you aren't a doctor, who are you?
For complete show notes, visit www.marriedtodoctors.com
Enjoy a light-hearted story about one couple and an eventful Match Day.
Abby Turner is married to EM intern, Wes, and they live in Michigan. Former Spanish teacher turned to stay at home mom, Abby has had quite an eventful year! She gave birth to their daughter Adelyn the day after match day as a crescendo to a life-changing week. Abby loves living with her family in their resident location and strives to learn everything she can to make the most of each step along the medical journey.
Dating is good for relationships, no one argues that. But how does dating actually look when married to medicine or living long distance?
In this episode, Lara visits with a creative couple who shows that it's possible to have fun dating even if there is limited time or long distance involved.
Thank you to this week's sponsor, Spaugh Dameron Tenny!
In episode 124, Lara, podcast host, and relationship coach, shares 6 steps to help us give more affective and sincere apologies. To see all the steps or learn more about working with Lara visit www.marriedtodoctors.com
In episode 123, Lara visits with Dr. Tosin Odunsi about her immigrant experience from Nigeria, the black female physician experience, her struggles with passing licensing exams, and young widowhood. Tosin also generously shares her personal story of finding love again.
I love her example of resiliency and believe that you will as well.
For additional resources or to learn more about the show, visit www.marriedtodoctors.com
In episode 122, Lara talks to Brent Lacey about his dual physician marriage, life in the navy, and avoiding debt. They also discuss the decision for his physician wife to choose to stay home after having a baby and Brent's desire to educate physicians on the benefits of private practice.
In episode 120, Lara talks to Holly Mesarch about taking time for ourselves, taking turns in a marriage, asking for help, and recovering after a difficult time.
Holly Mesarch has a life-long passion for music, both in teaching and performing arts, and delights in sharing that with others. For over a decade she has maintained both a voice and a piano studio in four major cities. She currently resides in El Paso with her husband, Dr. Jasper Mesarch, D.O., M.B.A., F.A.S.A., five sons, the family cat, and the family's newest addition: the puppy.
Attend the next free coaching call, or get the playback here.
See the full bio of today's guest and show notes on the website at this link.
In episode 120, Lara talks with her husband, Josh, about the amount of death he sees in his work as a trauma surgeon and how/if it affects their marriage and family.
Anya Groner, a successful writer and teacher, shares her thoughts about the importance of pursuing her passion and maintaining her personal identity while being married to a physician. Anya also reads her essay, “Is There a Doctor in the Marriage?” that was published in the New York Times in 2015.
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Click here for the free Loneliness Workbook :)
Free coaching call information! In today's episode (replay) Lara talks with Donna Rovito, editor of Physician Family Magazine, who shares some of her experiences of being in a medical marriage for over 30 years and how the medical profession has evolved over time. Lara and Donna also discuss the importance of support for physician spouses and the best marriage advice Donna says she ever received.
Please consider joining the new Facebook group, Physician Family Community.
Sign Up for the information call about coaching!
Grab your copy of the loneliness workbook here.
About Ann Marie:
Ann Marie is married to Tim, an Orthopedic Surgeon, who is now two years of years out of fellowship. She is a Speech-Language Pathologist by training, and is currently staying at home with their three daughters (ages 1, 3, & 5)! Last year, she started her blog, Surgeon Wife Life, in order to provide support to other medical spouses and moms juggling the training years and/or new parenthood. You can find her most active on Instagram, and Facebook or at www.surgeonwifelife.blog
Rachel Giger is a Certified End of Life Coach who specializes in working with Physicians & First Responders who want to change their narrative surrounding death & dying. Rachel has a heart to serve those who serve on the Frontlines of Health Care & Emergency Response. Rachel can be reached at rgccoaching.com and you can also find her at www.rgccoaching.com
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Find the bright side. Flip the script. Think positively. Change perspective. Count your blessings.
In my work as a life coach, I help others see new ways to look at situations.
I love thought work. Our thoughts are closely related to our feelings and can have a direct impact on our mood and outlook on life. Learning to distinguish between our thoughts and the facts of the situation can yield powerful, even life-changing results.
However, these well-meaning suggestions like “find the bright side” or “count your blessings” are not always appropriate and can fall flat for at least three reasons. So, here are 3 things to take into consideration if you are going to Think Positively Without Kidding Yourself.
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The Timing
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The New Thought Isn’t Believable
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The Circumstance is Not Neutral
Join me for a free discovery call on Dec. 19th.
Read the blogpost that Lara is discussing in this episode at this link.
Lara discusses gift etiquette do’s and dont’s for physicians and their spouses with Karen Hickman, a social etiquette expert and nationally recognized speaker and writer who was married to a physician for many years.
For more on life-coaching or to register for the free life coaching call, click here.
In this episode, Lara talks with Jodi from A Doc. A Debt. And Me. about their journey to become debt free and what motivated them to aggressively tackle their debt from medical school and residency.
There are still free 20 minute coaching sessions available with Lara before the end of the year! Email lara@marriedtodoctors.com to schedule.
In this episode, Lara speaks with Dr. Dawn Baker about different types of personality tests, what you can learn from them, and how they can help your marriage.
Dawn is an anesthesiologist who writes the blogs practicebalance.com and stealthwealthfamily.com. She became interested in writing about wellness as a lover of language and outdoor athlete who experienced a major health crisis during residency training. She is a speaker and author who has been featured in national syndicates such as KevinMD and Medpage Today.
A wife and mother to one daughter, Dawn also enjoys slow travel, rock climbing, strength and conditioning exercise, attempts at practicing yoga, and long walks with her family.
Only 7 days to register for the Married To Doctors workshop!
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In this episode, Lara speaks with Grace Kim about the need to learn about finances, some of the reasons we hesitate, and if at times, gender plays a role.
Grace Kim is the founder of Richer Life DVM, a blog that promotes financial wellness within the veterinary profession. In addition to working on her blog, she stays busy as a wife to a surgeon and a mother to three children.
In this episode, Lara shares 10 reasons why you should participate in the resentment workshop.
Register here before midnight on Nov. 7th!
For additional information or to read the transcript, visit www.marriedtodoctors.com
In this episode, Lara tells two different stories of a coaching client who has rewritten her past to help her let go of the resentment holding her back.
Lara also shares exciting news about the first Married to Doctors Workshop all about resentment and how to let go of it once and for all!
Unlike other coaching programs that want you to commit to weeks of coaching, this workshop can be completed in less than 48 hours!
This Resentment Workshop has been created for you. It’s about you and your challenges. Learn all the details and see the full curriculum here.
Of necessity, many doc wives and husbands take career pauses as they support their spouse's dream of becoming a physician.
Erika took a 13-year career pause after a successful decade in high-tech. She recently returned to paid work and found that it wasn’t easy, but with a few strategies and some tenacity, she succeeded.
She believes every woman can return – when she’s ready – to her full potential after a career pause. "After all, the only thing you paused was your paycheck. You’re still the same smart, talented woman you were before kids. The only difference is now you’re wiser and more efficient. Let’s make your pause work FOR you, instead of against you."
Visit www.marriedtodoctors.com for full show notes, lots of resources, and information on how to work with Lara one-on-one.
In this episode, Lara talks with Erika Price, host of The Ready Pause Go Podcast. Erika shares how her husband's medical issues, including his heart stopping three nights in a row, led to drastic changes in their life. Lara and Erika also discuss what to do when your doc is sick and what it was like for Erika to work in the high-tech industry while her husband was in training.
Erika took a 13-year career pause after a successful decade in high-tech. She recently returned to paid work and found that it wasn’t easy, but with a few strategies and some tenacity, she succeeded.
She believes every woman can return – when she’s ready – to her full potential after a career pause. "After all, the only thing you paused was your paycheck. You’re still the same smart, talented woman you were before kids. The only difference is now you’re wiser and more efficient. Let’s make your pause work FOR you, instead of against you."
For full show notes and additional resources visit www.marriedtodoctors.com
Why We Need Rest
Making Time For Rest
Different Ways of Resting
Rest and Individual Improvement
Getting Rest With Difficult Schedules
Rest Improving the Relationship and more in this episode!
Lara talks with Kaitlyn Janzen about rest and how it can benefit not only you but your marriage too. They discuss the challenges that come with trying to get enough sleep and what rest can look like in a medical marriage.
Kaitlyn is a kinesiologist who is married to a radiation oncology resident. After meeting her husband during undergrad she has walked the entire medicine journey with him and knows the value and challenges of rest. She's passionate about preventing burnout and striving for sustainable rhythms of rest and work.
Don't forget to get your free gift from Lara! A complimentary 20-minute coaching session let's help you be your best self! Email me at lara@marriedtodoctors.com