Ep 16: Katie in the Hot Seat – Life, Residency, and Resilience

In this episode, the tables turn—Katie steps into the hot seat as Kendra interviews her about her journey as a physician spouse. From meeting her husband back in elementary school to navigating medical school, residency, and raising three kids, Katie opens up about the highs, lows, and lessons along the way.

She shares her unique match-day story (involving balloons and a happy dance), what she feared most about starting residency, and the surprising ways her faith and community supported her family during hard seasons. Katie also reflects on the pressure-cooker effect medical training has had on her marriage, what she would tell her younger self, and the decisions that have made residency more sustainable for her family.

If you’ve ever wondered what life really looks like behind the podcast mic, this is the perfect episode to get to know Katie better.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Welcome & Katie in the Hot Seat
01:00 How Katie Met Her Husband & Their Wedding Story
03:00 Match Day Balloons & Residency Adventure
07:00 Fears and Excitement Entering Residency
09:00 Finding Support & Preparing Mentally for the Journey
10:00 Advice to Her Younger Self
12:00 Facing Rotations & Hard Seasons
13:00 Looking Ahead: Life After Residency
15:00 Living Like a Resident & Housing Choices
16:00 How Medical Training Has Impacted Marriage
18:00 The Best Decisions That Made Residency Easier
19:00 Staying Present & Finding Joy

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