Life of a Dr Wife
Behind the white coat is a partner and a family. Listen to the unfiltered chaos, love, and adventure.
Episodes
18 episodes
The Invisible Load: Solo Parenting, Medicine, Military Life & Advocating for Your Child with Aimee
In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Aimee for an honest conversation about the realities of parenting when your spouse has a demanding career in medicine and the military. We talk about what it’s like to carry the responsibilities of pare...
When Match Day Doesn’t Go as Planned: Navigating SOAP, Marriage & Motherhood with Tiana Peterson
Match Week is often portrayed as one of the most exciting and joyful moments in medical school but what happens when it doesn’t go according to plan?In today's episode, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Tiana to talk about her family’...
One month into Emergency Medicine Residency: Q&A with Dr. Dave
In this episode, I'm sitting down with my husband Dave, to answer your most asked questions about his first month as an Emergency Medicine resident. We talk honestly about the first month of residency, what surprised him most, the long shifts, ...
One Month Into Residency: What you should know from the spouse perspective
In today’s episode, I'm sharing what the first month has really looked like from the spouse's perspective. From solo parenting, managing a new home, and leaving my career, to adjusting to long shifts, missed dinners, and finding a new rhythm as...
Finding Your People Without Losing Yourself: Friendship, Motherhood & The Reality of Medicine
In todays episode, we're talking about the reality of building friendships when everyone is busy, life looks different, and finding your people isn't as easy as it once was. We'll dive into the loneliness that can come with motherhood, the pres...
Medicine Meets Reality with Jasleen
In today's episode, I am sitting down with Jasleen for an honest conversation about what happens when medicine collides with real life. While medicine can shape careers, schedules, and identities, life doesn't pause for residency, fellowship, o...
Where Are You Moving Next? Explaining The Match Process To Family & Friends
If you have to explain the phrase "No, I don't know where I'm living in six months, and yes, a computer chooses for me" one more time, you might lose your mind.We get it. The Match is stressful enough without having to give a 20...
From Military Life to Medicine: Journey Through Residency, Motherhood & More with Ciara Castagno
In today’s episode, I am sitting down with Ciara as she shares her family’s journey through the world of medicine, including navigating her husband’s path into medicine as a second career, balancing military life, and the unexpected challenges ...
What We Wish We Knew in Med School: Financials & Student Loans
In today's episode, I am sitting down to talk about the one part of the medical journey that can feel overwhelming... finances & student loans! We dive into what happens after graduation, navigating repayment options, understand...
Moving in Medicine: The Chaos
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes reality of relocating for residency while balancing marriage, parenthood, homeownership, and all the emotions that come with closing one chapter and beginning another.From moving truc...
PA vs DR: Different Roads to the White Coat
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my older sister, Meghan, to talk all about her journey becoming a Physician Assistant / Physician Associate and how her path compares.We dive into the real differences between the PA and physicia...
What I wish I knew as a Med School Spouse
In today’s episode, I am sitting down to talk about all the things I wish I knew as a med school spouse before living it. We won't be talking about the surface-level stuff, but the real, lived-in moments that shaped me.So whether you’re ...
Faith in the Dots
In today’s episode, you will hear from my dad. A portion of his speech that he gave at my wedding as the father of the bride. In his speech, he talks about having faith in the dots. Trusting that even when the path feels unclear or diffe...
Babies in Medical School with Maddie
In today’s episode, I am sitting down with my friend Maddie and we are talking about having babies during med school. We are both living this season in real time. You don’t always picture pregnancy, newborns, or trying to balance being a mom wh...
My Pregnancy Journey & Birth Story with Baby #1
In todays episode, I am sitting down to discuss my pregnancy with baby #1 and share my birth story. I will be diving into all the details and what I wish I knew before having an emergency induction. Next week’s episode, I’ll be sitt...
Q & A with Dr. Dave - All things Med School
In this episode, I’m sitting down with my husband, Dave to do a Q&A all about his med school journey. He is answering your questions about what it’s really like going through medical school. We talk about the funny moments, the hard moments...