Episode 39: Restoring Balance in Physician Family Life: 4 Steps to Reconnect and Recenter Your Ecosystem

When your home feels tense and you can't quite name why, it's easy to wonder, "What's wrong with me?"

Today we're talking about physician families as ecosystems, and how to rebalance things when your family feels off, for physician spouses who are juggling unpredictable schedules, solo stretches, and the mental load that never seems to turn off.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How to recognize the signs your family ecosystem is out of balance (before things blow up)

• How to observe what's happening before you rush to fix it, and why that matters

• How honest communication creates the feedback loops your family needs to adapt

• How to protect your progress with simple rituals and routines that keep you connected

You'll hear:

• Katie share what it felt like coming off a month of away rotation, and the moment overwhelm hit hard (even with her spouse coming home)

• A real-time reframe from spiraling thoughts ("this will never end") back to what's factual and true

• Practical ways to "rebalance the inputs," like sleep, play, laughter, and connection, plus how to identify the drains that are quietly depleting you

This episode is especially for you if:

• you've been holding everything together while your spouse's training schedule keeps shifting

• you feel overwhelmed, but you struggle to explain what's actually causing it

• you want your home to feel lighter and more connected, but you don't know where to start

Links & resources mentioned:

• Download the Match Survival Guide: Click here!

• Leave some encouragement for those going through Match at [phone]

Stay connected:

• Get email updates + resources: www.itgetsbetternow.com

• Follow us on Instagram: @supportingphysicianspouses and @kendra_itgetsbetternow