Couverture de “It Doesn’t Get Better—You Do: Supporting Physician Spouses Through Relocation, Identity, and Burnout” - Ep3

“It Doesn’t Get Better—You Do: Supporting Physician Spouses Through Relocation, Identity, and Burnout” - Ep3

“It Doesn’t Get Better—You Do: Supporting Physician Spouses Through Relocation, Identity, and Burnout” - Ep3

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 This episode is supported by Bob at Truist, who works closely with physicians and medical families navigating big financial decisions—especially around relocation, home buying, and long-term planning.If you’re making a move, stepping into a new role, or just want clarity around how your money fits into your life, Bob brings a calm, strategic approach that’s built for people with complex careers.You can connect directly with Bob— http://www.truist.com/bob.hall—-There’s a phrase many physician families cling to during training: “It gets better.”But what happens when it doesn’t?In this episode, Zoe Taylor is joined by Kendra Harvey, founder of It Gets Better Now and a life coach who works exclusively with physician spouses. Together, they explore why so many families feel blindsided after residency or fellowship ends—and why waiting for life to “finally feel better” often leads to resentment, burnout, and disconnection.Kendra shares her personal story of navigating neurosurgery training, multiple relocations, and the realization that the promised relief at the end of training never arrived. Instead, she explains, you have to get better—by building skills, communication, boundaries, and self-awareness long before the attending job begins.This conversation goes beyond housing logistics and dives into the unseen labor of physician spouses: carrying households, managing finances, suppressing needs, relocating repeatedly, and quietly losing parts of themselves in the process. Zoe and Kendra discuss why these patterns don’t resolve on their own—and how early support can fundamentally change the trajectory of a medical family’s life.This episode is about relocation as a life transition, not just a move—and why relationships, identity, and mental health matter just as much as contracts and commute times.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy “it gets better” is often the most misleading promise in medicineThe identity crisis many physician spouses face after training endsHow unspoken resentment builds during residency and fellowshipWhy suppressing your needs feels necessary—but causes long-term damageThe emotional cost of repeated relocation and starting overWhy buying a house doesn’t fix deeper relationship strainWhen physician spouses should seek coaching or support (hint: earlier than you think)How communication patterns formed in training follow couples into attending lifeWhy community and shared language matter for physician familiesAbout the GuestKendra Harvey is a certified life coach, physician spouse, and founder of It Gets Better Now, a coaching practice dedicated to supporting physician spouses through medical training, relocation, and beyond. Certified through The Life Coach School with advanced training in faith-based coaching, habit creation, and rest-centered frameworks, Kendra brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her work.She is also the co-host of the Supporting Physician Spouses podcast, where she offers honest conversations for families navigating the realities of medical life—without minimizing the emotional toll.🌐 Website: https://itgetsbetternow.com📸 Instagram: @kendra_itgetsbetternow🎙 Podcast: Supporting Physician SpousesAbout the ShowThe Moving Medicine Podcast is a space for physicians and physician spouses navigating relocation—not as a transaction, but as a life transition. Hosted by Zoe Taylor, founder of Moving Medicine Partners, the show centers the human side of medical moves and offers clarity, grounding, and shared understanding for families at every stage of the journey.Connect & Follow🌐 Website: https://movingmedicinepartners.com/📸 Instagram: @movingmedicinepartners📘 Facebook: Moving Medicine Partners💼 LinkedIn: Moving Medicine Partners✉️ Email: hello@movingmedicinepartners.comAbout the HostZoe Taylor is the founder of Moving Medicine Partners and someone who has sat at that kitchen table herself. Through her work supporting medical families across the country, Zoe has seen the unseen labor of relocation up close—and built this podcast to make sure no one has to navigate it feeling invisible, rushed, or alone. Learn more…
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