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, including a high school graduation and a wild family camping story involving cliffside ropes and toddler acrobatics.

• The surprising truth: This is their first podcast! They're learning as they go—and inviting you along for the ride.

• Why this episode exists: Feedback from early listeners showed that a little orientation was needed before diving into the core self-care content.

• What’s coming up next: A rhythm of episodes that blend coaching insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you stay grounded and whole in the physician spouse journey.

• A reminder that it’s okay to do things messy and imperfectly—growth happens in the trying.

• Validation that asking for help early, not just when you’re drowning, can change everything.

• A preview of the upcoming self-care series: foundational wellness habits like hydration, nutrition, sleep, movement, and hygiene.

• Encouragement to be an active participant in your own life, even when circumstances are intense.

What is one personal need you’ve been putting off that you want to protect this week?
Name it. Write it down. Let it matter.

📧 Email: hello@supportingphysicianspouses.com
📱 Instagram: @supportingphysicianspouses

• The Fabulous App: A habit-building app mentioned in context of hydration routines. Link: https://www.thefabulous.co

• Email Contact: hello@supportingphysicianspouses.com

• Instagram: @supportingphysicianspouses

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 your own needs.

They explore what it means to proactively prepare for a major transition like residency, and share tools to help you identify and meet your core needs—like connection, exercise, and creativity—so you don’t lose yourself in survival mode.

Whether you’re approaching residency or deep in the journey, this episode is full of practical insights, encouragement, and real talk from two women who’ve been there.

🔗 Plus, they share actionable tips and a free resource to help you assess your needs and begin reclaiming space for yourself—starting today.

🎙️ 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 large family—they share why they started this show and what they wish had existed when they began their journeys.

From the loneliness and identity loss that often come with loving someone in medicine to the surprising lack of systemic support for physician families, they open up about what they’ve learned (and are still learning). You'll hear real stories, honest reflections, and thoughtful conversation on what it takes to stay grounded, connected, and whole in a high-demand lifestyle.

Whether you're just starting out or further down the road, this episode offers community, understanding, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

💬 Expect real talk, a few laughs, and a lot of heart. Welcome to the conversation.

Episode 2: Ready for Residency: Building a Stronger Mindset