Today we're talking about National Physician Spouse Day, a day to honor you for the invisible, essential work you've been doing while everyone else pauses to celebrate the physicians in our lives.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why your contributions matter, even if they don't show up on a CV or earn public recognition
The particular exhaustion of being capable, of being the one who handles it, and wondering if anyone will ever think to ask if you're okay
Why your resentment is not a character flaw, and why wanting more for yourself is not selfish
What it means to stop being the supporting character in someone else's story and remember you're living your own

You'll hear:

A message Kendra wrote in 2021 that launched the first National Physician Spouse Day, and why the words still ring true today
Why you are not behind, even if it feels like everyone else your age has built something with a name the world recognizes
Permission to name the resentment, to want something for yourself, and to believe you're doing a great job without any qualifications

This episode is especially for you if:

You're holding a household together through training and nobody seems to notice how much you're carrying
You're on the other side of training but still braced, still over-functioning, still waiting to exhale
You love your spouse and still resent what this life has cost you, and you're tired of feeling guilty about it

Links & resources mentioned:

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Episode 44: Physician Spouse Day, You Are Doing a Great Job