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Episode Synopsis
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 Resources & Links Follow along with more episodes Connect with us on Instagram Want to share your story or feedback? Take our listener survey here. ✨ Loved this episode? Share it with another physician spouse who could use some encouragement today. And don't forget to leave a quick rating and review—it helps more spouses find the support they need.
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