Listen "#24| The Multifaceted Life of a Doctor's Wife"
Episode Synopsis
Dawn Mast shares her extraordinary journey as a physician's wife of 33 years, mother of four medical professionals, author, speaker, retail worker, and stand-up comedian.• Wife to a physician for 33 years after meeting in college• Mother to four children who are all pursuing careers in medicine• Author of "Soul Care for the Medical Marriage" which resonates with various high-demand professions• Focuses on the time they have together rather than what they don't have• Dispels myths about medical marriages including misconceptions about wealth and time• Emphasizes the importance of finding authentic friendships beyond the medical community• Discovered stand-up comedy by accident through a "clean comedy" class• Led family medical missions to Jamaica where each family member had a specific role• Survived breast cancer five years ago• Advice to younger self: "People don't care as much as you think they do about your imperfections"For more information about Dawn Mast and her work as an author, please visit her website for details and contact information.
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