Married to Doctors

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

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

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! New Sponsor BetterHelp Visit www.betterhelp.com/married for your discount! You can receive licensed counseling through video calls, phone calls, or text messaging. You can receive 10% off your first month of counseling through this link: www.betterhelp.com/married

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. 

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. For links to Donna's blog post and 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. Learn more at www.makethemasks.com 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. 

Physicians and their families are on the front lines of the pandemic. Many have questions. To see our list of favorite resources and complete show notes visit. www.marriedtodoctors.com

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.  

#128: Step 1 Changes to Pass/Fail

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.