Julie Derr shares her expertise on supporting midlife women with metabolic health, longevity, and hormone optimization. Through her personal journey with hormonal challenges and extensive professional training, Julie has developed specialized programs that address the unique health needs women face as they age.

• Finding reliable health information amid conflicting advice requires becoming your own health advocate
• Most women benefit from five foundational supplements: a quality multivitamin, omega-3s, magnesium, probiotics, and vitamin D
• Different forms of magnesium serve different purposes - glycinate for sleep, citrate for constipation
• Hip fractures are devastating with up to one-third of women dying within a year after fracture
• Weight-bearing exercise, not just cardio, is essential for maintaining bone density
• Busy moms should prioritize 30 minutes of daily exercise and meal prep proteins and vegetables
• Children model their parents' health behaviors, making your self-care an example for them
• Virtual health coaching and personalized testing can help women nationwide optimize their hormones

To learn more about Julie's programs or schedule a free discovery call, visit juliederrwellness.com or follow her on Instagram for daily health tips.

Supporting your physician partner during medical training and long hours requires tangible strategies that balance their needs with your own wellbeing. We explore practical ways to maintain connection despite exhaustion and limited time together.

• Small acts of kindness like packed lunches with notes, sharing funny memes, or keeping a connection journal can maintain intimacy
• Creating a calm landing zone at home allows them space to decompress before engagement
• Normalizing emotional rollercoasters and protecting their sleep schedule demonstrates understanding of their challenges
• Choosing empathy over resentment requires perspective-taking during lonely moments
• Supporting your spouse doesn't mean abandoning yourself - build in recharge time
• Finding community with other physician spouses provides crucial emotional support
• Creative connection strategies like "shower talks" help carve out uninterrupted time together
• Action steps include choosing one support gesture, checking in with yourself, and connecting with the physician spouse community

If this episode helped you, please share it with another physician spouse or subscribe. DM me on Instagram or email at amanda@abtnhomes.com with your own stories and tips for supporting partners during medical training.

Summer as a physician spouse presents unique challenges as we juggle solo parenting while our partners work full-time, but with the right approach, we can create magical moments amid the chaos. I'm sharing five practical strategies to help med spouses navigate summer while maintaining sanity and building meaningful family memories.

• Create weekly rhythms instead of rigid schedules—themed days provide structure without overwhelming
• Involve kids in planning by creating a summer bucket list of activities they want to do
• Document moments through shared photo albums or a "summer gratitude wall" to help include your working spouse
• Schedule self-care time, even if it's just an hour to yourself while trading childcare with a friend
• Lower expectations and prioritize joy over perfection—sometimes ice cream for dinner creates the best memories
• Find ways to include your spouse through shared photo albums and gratitude walls
• Plan one sacred family time each week, even if brief
• Let your spouse be the "fun parent" when they're home instead of loading them with chores

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another med spouse who could use some solidarity. I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, or suggestions for future podcast topics or guests! You can DM me on Instagram or email me at: amanda@abtnhomes.com

Lisa Alemi shares her journey from full-time orthopedic physical therapist to stay-at-home mom to pelvic floor specialist while navigating life as a medical spouse. She offers honest insights about finding confidence in your parenting role and creating systems that help medical families thrive amid the chaos.

• Transitioning from career-focused physical therapist to stay-at-home mom after realizing she couldn't juggle clinic management with her husband's surgical schedule
• Creating the Relocation Guide after moving cross-country with a 4-month-old baby and selling thousands of copies
• Developing Move Mama Move from a blog into a platform supporting parents through major life transitions
• Reframing "default parent" as "primary parent" or "lead parent" to recognize the importance of clearly defined family roles
• Adapting to different seasons of life as family needs and medical career demands evolve
• Knowing your personality type and creating routines that work for your energy levels
• Outsourcing strategically without breaking the bank through online grocery shopping, mother's helpers, and childcare swaps
• Building confidence in your parenting decisions and trusting your intuition

Connect with Lisa on Instagram @move_mama_move and visit her website for parenting support, pelvic floor therapy resources, and relocation guidance.

Click here to access Lisa's PDF resource, which offers practical insights and tools for thriving as a primary parent.

Michael Johnson, founder of Michael Johnson Legal, shares essential insights about physician employment contracts and reveals why these agreements are typically more aggressive than those in other industries.

• Understanding physician contracts is critical for career autonomy and financial well-being
• The majority of clients are physicians entering their first employment agreement after training
• Best practice is to start job search 9-18 months before completing training
• Get educated on compensation structures before interviews - most physicians are paid on volume, not just base salary
• Typical compensation ranges from 40-45% of net collections or varying work RVU rates depending on specialty and location
• Non-compete clauses remain enforceable in most states and can force physician relocation
• The "non-negotiable contract" myth: most employers will make reasonable adjustments when approached professionally
• Legal representation typically costs $1,000-$2,000 - a small fraction of the contract's value
• Two most concerning contract terms: inability to terminate without cause and restrictive non-compete clauses
• Educational resources available at michaeljohnsonlegal.com and through the Instagram account @physiciancontracts

Check out our educational course - nine hours of CME-eligible content at physiciancontracts.com that can help you prepare for this important career transition.

Michelle Gothier, life coach and single mom, shares her journey from burnout in the corporate world to finding balance and helping others create more intentional lives. Her transition from an overwhelmed physician spouse to a thriving entrepreneur offers valuable insights for anyone facing similar challenges.

• Michelle's background includes 20 years in the corporate world while married to a physician
• The breaking point came when she felt inadequate as both a parent and professional
• Her shift to life coaching began after recognizing she needed more tools beyond "working harder"
• Life coaching differs from therapy by focusing on forward action and accountability
• The "rewriting your story" technique helps combat catastrophic thinking and what-if spirals
• Acknowledging feelings rather than suppressing them creates more capacity for joy
• Visualization practices help align daily decisions with your desired future
• Managing expectations during transitions prevents unnecessary disappointment
• Creating a "to-don't list" reduces decision fatigue and protects your energy
• Setting clear boundaries around time, commitments and activities transforms daily life

For more resources and Michelle's quiz on why you're feeling overwhelmed, visit michellegothier.com. You can also listen to her podcast "Overwhelmed Working Woman" for weekly quick tips to reduce stress. Or send her a DM on instagram @michellgautheircoaching.

I was skeptical about ChatGPT until my kids and real estate coach convinced me to try it, and now it's completely changed how I manage the chaos of physician spouse life. This free tool acts as a smart assistant at your fingertips that helps with writing, organizing, brainstorming, and simplifying tasks without judgment or guilt trips.

• Writing assistance for emails, messages, and communications that adapts to your personal style and voice
• Planning and productivity help when feeling overwhelmed with competing priorities
• Organization tools for managing kids' activities, meal planning, and household scheduling
• Parenting solutions for picky eaters, summer activities, and rainy-day entertainment
• Specific planning capabilities for dinners, date nights, social media auditing, and even vacation itineraries
• Better results come from being very specific with your instructions and requests

If this episode gave you a laugh, lightbulb moment, or just helped make life a little less stressful, please share it with another physician spouse who might need it. Hit subscribe or leave a review if you feel inclined - I'd be so appreciative. Remember that perfection is overrated, but community is everything.

Chris Herring shares his journey as a physician spouse, discussing the challenges and rewards of supporting his wife through OBGYN residency while raising two young children and managing his own career.

• Co-founder of Other Side Med, a community of 17,000 physician families offering support and resources
• Describes feeling isolated during early residency years before finding community with other physician spouses
• Highlights the lack of resources specifically for male physician spouses compared to female counterparts
• Shares practical strategies for work-life harmony including weekly family business meetings
• Discusses using a nanny and family support to manage dual careers with children
• Provides insights on real estate investing for physician families, including "house hacking" with medical tenants
• Emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and seeking support rather than trying to handle challenges alone

If you're struggling as a physician spouse or looking for community, reach out to Chris through Instagram or the Other Side Med website. As Chris says, "There's not a question or feeling that you're having that we haven't shared ourselves."