Mrs. Doctor Podcast

Often times we think about how a medical career can affect our relationship with our doctor spouse and even our children, but today we get to hear right from the source - the daughter of a doctor. I loved chatting with my childhood friend, Elaina, and her experience as the daughter of an ER doctor. She shares her story about having a flexible schedule to spend more time with her dad, working through the realization of socioeconomic differences in her community, and how this piece of her identity affects her today. Here's what you'll hear in this episode: -parenting roles and styles when raising a family -finding the best fit for your family when having a demanding work-life -benefits and difficulties with navigating life with a doctor parent -misconceptions of others about you and your medical family #doctorwives #doctorkid References: If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

I am so excited to have my friend, Jherlly, as my guest today! Born and raised in Peru, Jherlly made the big transition of moving to the States to marry a med student and her now-husband, Michael. Jherlly invites us into her story - her move to the U.S., navigating a new culture, and the ways she has been empowered through discovering her identity. What you’ll hear in this episode:-moving to a new culture -adjusting to a new community by learning societal and cultural norms -maintaining identity of one cultural while belonging to another -barriers and difficulties when acclimating to different cultures #doctorwives #culturalidentity References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

You know I love talking about the Enneagram but what do all of these numbers actually mean? While I have always enjoyed personality assessments, I truly think the enneagram has been the most helpful tool for understanding my motivations and reactions in life. My chat with Enneagram Coach, Elisabeth Bennett, will give you some amazing information to get you started on discovering your number. When we better understand what is behind our motivations, stress, security, childhood wounds, and self-statements, the enneagram can only enhance the development of our identity.  What you’ll hear in this episode:-a basic overview of the enneagram-descriptions of the nine types including wings and triads-how your type informs how you react and live in stress and security Links mentioned in this episode: -enneagram.life (Instagram, website)-The Enneagram Institute-The Road Back to You (Book, Podcast)-Your Enneagram Coach -Typology podcast-The Enneagram Journey #doctorwives #enneagram References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

Get ready for a deep dive into an important topic of identity: mental health. I’m excited to chat with my friend and fellow counselor, Ashley, as we chat about becoming more aware of who we are and how we function in the world. Awareness of our mental health shapes how we perceive and react within our decision-making skills, relationships, and personal growth. This is a meaningful and necessary conversation, and I know you find Ashley’s words impactful as you think about your identity. What you’ll hear in this episode:-a working definition of identity and its facets-integrating vulnerability into our lives-finding community and belonging (Groups: Side by Side, Meetup, Bumble BFF, Peanut)-understanding mental health diagnoses and stigma-tips for self-care-tips for effective meal planning References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Season 2! After a fun summer of celebrating and relaxing I am back to give you some updates on my life and the future season of the Mrs. Doctor Podcast! I am so excited to share this season with you - it's pretty special. What you'll hear in this episode: -All of the things I have been up to since graduation -A big decision in my life -How my decisions and this new stage of life sparked my desire to think more about identity -What's making me survive: The Next Right Thing book and podcast by Emily P. Freeman -What's making me thrive: Sleeping at Last's Atlas: Enneagram album and podcast   References: If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

I realize that not everyone who listens to this podcast is the significant other of a doctor, so I was pleased to get this topic idea from a listener who has friends and family members who are in the medical field. I understand that fun and crazy it is to be married to a doctor, it is just as fun and crazy supporting a doctor as an outsider. This episode provides a small sample of ideas that I have found most helpful from those who support my family. We appreciate your generosity and loyalty! What you’ll hear in this episode: -Understanding the constant schedule changes and last minute changes-The importance of inviting us to things even if we have to say no-Knowing when and when not to ask medical questions to your doctor friend or family member-Conversations and the impact of asking questions-Why The Popcast by Knox and Jamie gives me life every Wednesday   References: If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

You’ve heard the terms in any medical t.v. show (Grey’s Anatomy, anyone?): non-call and on-call. But what does this practically look like? When we first started our medical journey, I really had to learn what this looked like in our life, let alone try to explain it to family and friends. It’s confusing and it looks different in each stage and specialty. In this episode, I try my best to explain the difference and some thoughts about how to navigate the constantly changing schedule! What you’ll hear in this episode: Basic definition and practical understand of a non-call block and on-call block How adaptability is key during each transition Why we decided to take trips at the end of a non-call block What is helping me thrive: Shortest Way Home by Presidential Candidate, Mayor Pete Buttigieg References: If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

“You do so much.” I hear this a lot from my doctor husband, and while I appreciate it, I often think what all goes into supporting him and our family. As in any relationship, there is always an element of support and sacrifice but it may look a little different when you're in a relationship with a doctor. Today I talk with my friend and fellow residency wife, Kristin, about what support looks like in her relationship. I appreciated hearing how communication plays an important role in effectively supporting one another. What you’ll hear in this episode:-supporting each other in each stage of life-giving and taking in the relationship-relocating and starting fresh-learning to let go-communicating needs in the relationship References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes: Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

This Friday is the day you’ve been anticipating all four years of medical school. You know you’re matched but soon you will finally open that email or envelope to reveal your fate. Yes, I’m being a little dramatic, but you will most likely experience every emotion within the first ten seconds of learning where you will spend your residency years. So when you find out your program, what do you do now? What you’ll hear in this episode: -what you can do in the months leading up to the start of residency -when to move -buying vs. renting -budgeting -surviving the transition -why I’m cutting out an hour of t.v. each day References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/MrsDoctorPodcast Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

Most of the time friends and family know why your spouse isn’t able to make it to events, but they still ask the question. What do you say? How important is it to you that your spouse is there? Is this what the new normal is? Listen to my conversation with Katie, a fellow residency wife, to learn how she has navigated those times with and without kids in the picture. She has some amazing soundbites and tidbits that any medical spouse can relate to and use in the future. What you’ll hear in this episode: - Wait for your doctor spouse or carry on?- Conveying to family why your spouse isn’t available- Traveling with kids during the holidays- The importance of paper plates References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsdoctorpod/ Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

We are all busy, but what does this look like when you are married to a doctor? How do you maintain your own identity while also supporting your family? I loved talking with my friend, Courtney, about how she has done this in her own life. She offers so much wisdom on how she continues to grow in the area of identity and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. I truly appreciate her perspective and the important lessons she had learned over the years with her doctor husband. What you’ll hear in this episode: - Navigating the decision-making process- How to live out a “you do you” perspective- Adjusting your lifestyle for different stages of life- Maintaining identity during the medical journey - What’s making Courtney thrive: The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsdoctorpod/ Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

Expectations. We love ‘em. We hate ‘em. We just have ‘em. So what do expectations look like when we are a significant other to a doctor? I wish I could prescribe you something that would take away any expectations for yourself or your spouse, but I’m not a doctor. And that doesn’t exist anyway. What I can do is invite you into a chat I have with my friend and fellow residency wife, Jen, as we talk about remaining realistic in the always changing medical field. What you’ll hear in this episode: - Reframing the idea of “lowering expectations” to “having realistic expectations" - Establishing effective communication with your spouse- Learning to have an adaptable spirit - The growing pains of switching between non-call and call rotations References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsdoctorpod/ Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

We are in the midst of interview season and before you know it, Match Day will be here! How do we navigate this season alongside our doctor? It can be hard to know how to support our spouse while also having a voice in the process. My friend, Lindsay, and I chat about how to practically and emotionally work through this process. This conversation will encourage you if you are currently going through this season or may be therapeutic as you remember it. What you’ll hear in this episode: - The timeline of the interview season- A D.O. and M.D. perspective of the interview season- Alternative options if med school isn’t the direct next step after undergrad- How to determine what criteria is the most important when looking at the residency program- Is a spreadsheet necessary to make an informed decision?- Why it is perfectly fine to cry on Match Day References:If you’d like to check out what we’re up to between episodes:Instagram: @MrsDoctorPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsdoctorpod/ Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual’s experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions… Because I’m a doctor’s wife… Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.

It's the first episode of the Mrs. Doctor Podcast! This inaugural episode is all about the road to get to actually starting this podcast. I am excited to get this podcast launched and feature some special friends in future episodes! What you'll hear in this episode: -How I decided to start this podcast -My story of how I met my doctor husband and our medical journey -What to expect in each episode -Surviving & Thriving   References: If you'd like to check out what we're up to between episodes:Instagram: @mrs.doctor.podFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsdoctorpod/ Support my podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Send us an email if you want to hear something in a future episode:mrsdoctorpod@gmail.com All content is from a non-medical point-of-view and from the perspective of one individual's experience. Please consult your physician if you have any medical questions... Because I'm a doctor's wife... Not a doctor. Music provided by audioblocks.com ©2019 Sarah E. All Rights Reserved.