Supporting Physician Spouses

Episode 5: When Lowering Expectations Goes Too Far July 1st is the medical world's New Year—and whether you're just starting out or well into the journey, you've probably heard the advice: "Lower your expectations." In today's episode, Kendra and Katie unpack this all-too-common mantra and explore the cost of lowering expectations too far. From unspoken relationship contracts to the logistics of l...

🎙️ PODCAST SHOW NOTES Episode Title: Part 2: Sleep, Movement & Nutrition — Building a Foundation of Self-Care Episode Summary: In this second installment of our self-care series, we dive into three core habits that serve as the bedrock of personal resilience: sleep, movement, and nutrition. Kendra and Katie share personal stories and research-backed insights about how these basics affect emotional...

  Episode Title: Basics of Physical Self-Care Hosts: Kendra Harvey & Katie Harris Duration: ~18 minutes Episode Type: Part 1 of 2 🎧 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and practical episode, Kendra and Katie dive into the foundational self-care habits that help physician spouses reconnect with themselves and avoid burnout. Building on Katie's original coaching email and shared personal stories, th...

🎙️ Episode 2.5: "Before We Go Further: A Quick Check-In + What's Coming Next" Before diving into deeper discussions on self-care and well-being, Kendra and Katie hit pause to reflect, reconnect, and set the stage for what's ahead. This short and heartfelt episode is both a life update and a behind-the-scenes peek into the podcast's creation. You'll hear: A personal check-in with each host, includi...

🎙️ Episode 2: Ready for Residency In this heartfelt episode, Kendra and Katie go back to where it all began—with an email from Katie just weeks before her husband matched into residency. Together, they revisit that initial message and unpack the emotions and themes it raised: the fear of losing yourself, the slow creep of resentment, and the struggle to balance support for a partner with honoring...

🎙️ Episode 1: Getting to Know Katie and Kendra – What Surprised Us, What We Weren't Prepared For In this very first episode of Supporting Physician Spouses, hosts Katie Harris and Kendra Harvey introduce themselves and the heart behind the podcast. Coming from two very different seasons of life—Katie, in the thick of residency with young children, and Kendra, over a decade post-training with a lar...

Supporting Physician Spouses is the podcast where physician spouses and partners feel seen, heard, and supported. Hosted by Kendra—a 20+ year physician spouse and coach—and Katie—married to a physician in his final year of training—we know just how intense and isolating this life phase can be. From relocations and finances to identity shifts and family dynamics, we're here to talk about it all. Th...