The MedLife Support Podcast

By Lisa Muehlenbein, PhD

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Episodes: 48

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Life in medicine is intense — and it doesn't just impact the physician, it ripples through marriages, partnerships, families, and even the organizations where physicians work. I'm Lisa Muehlenbein, PhD in Health Psychology, a wellness professional with over 30 years of experience and a physician spouse for more than 26 years, and I know firsthand how the pressures of medicine can take a toll on relationships. That's why I created The MedLife Support Podcast — candid conversations on life in medicine, relationships, and everything in between. Each week, I'll bring you no-nonsense solutions for burnout, boundaries, and better connection, grounded in research, real stories, and practical strategies you can use right away. Whether you're a physician, a spouse, or a leader who cares about the well-being of your people, this podcast is for you. Subscribe to The MedLife Support Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and remember to share it with another physician family or colleague who needs a little life support, too.

Episode Date
47. Suck It Up, Buttercup: Burnout, Betrayal, and the Fight to Change Healthcare | Todd Otten, MD
Sep 15, 2026
46. When Medicine Feels Unsustainable: Small Changes That Can Make a Big Difference | Diane Shannon, MD, MPH
Sep 08, 2026
45. When Medicine Can't Protect the Family: Estrangement, Grief, and Reconnection with Adult Children | Sally Harris
Sep 01, 2026
44. Inside the AMA Alliance: Educate. Advocate. Connect. And Why It Matters for Physician Families
Aug 25, 2026
43. The Friendship Gap in Medicine: Why Women Physicians Feel So Alone | Cassie Burton Greenbaum, MD
Aug 18, 2026
42. The Power of the Pause: Mindfulness for Physicians in Micro-Moments | Rashmi Bismark, MD, MPH
Aug 11, 2026
41. Protecting the Physician Paycheck: Disability Insurance, GSI Coverage, and What to Ask Before You Apply | Lawrence Keller, CFP
Aug 04, 2026
40. When Money Can't Replace Time: Raising Grounded Kids in Physician Families | Julia Myers, PharmD, MBA
Jul 28, 2026
39.Physician Employment Contracts: Costly Mistakes and Golden Handcuffs | Jon Appino
Jul 21, 2026
38. Physicians and Litigation: How Lawsuits Reshape Physicians, Marriages, and Families | Gita Pensa, MD
Jul 14, 2026
37. Medicine Teaches You How to Save Lives. But Who Teaches You How to Build One? |James Nutter
Jul 07, 2026
36. Why Intimacy Fades in Medical Marriages (And How to Rebuild It) with Ronke Dosunmu, MD, FAAP
Jun 30, 2026
35. The Moments Medicine Takes: What Every Physician Should Know About Family, Boundaries, and Life Outside Medicine with Eli Mandel, LCSW
Jun 23, 2026
34. Medicine Comes Home: How Physicians and Their Partners Can Stay Connected Through Burnout and Emotional Stress with Eva Minkoff, MS, ACC
Jun 16, 2026
33. Burnout Doesn't Stay at Work: The Healthcare Culture Crisis Impacting Physicians, Families, and Patient Care with LynAnn Weaver, CHPC
Jun 09, 2026
32. Why Relationships Are Strategic Assets in Medicine with Barb Betts
Jun 02, 2026
31. When a Medical Marriage Ends: Divorce, Identity Loss, and Rebuilding as a Former Physician Spouse with Leslie Matthews, JD, MSW, MHA
May 26, 2026
30. The Hidden Emotional Cost of Medical Life: Loneliness, Resentment, and Reclaiming Yourself with Karen Conlon, LCSW
May 19, 2026
29. How the ThinkTime Planner Helps Busy Families Reduce Overwhelm with Christine Howe
May 12, 2026
28. How Storytelling Can Change Healthcare Culture with Tracy Granzyk
May 05, 2026
27. How Restorative Writing Helps Physicians Heal Burnout with Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein
Apr 28, 2026
26. When Medicine Becomes the Third Party in Your Marriage: Trauma, Burnout, and Connection with Noël Lopez-Freeman, LMFT
Apr 21, 2026
25. The Hidden Loneliness No One Talks About in Medical Families with Dr. James Ellis
Apr 14, 2026
24. What No One Tells You About Loving Someone in Medicine (And Why You Don't Have to Do It Alone) with Hayley Harlock
Apr 07, 2026
23. Physician Burnout Is Impacting Your Marriage: The Hidden Cost of Medicine with Erin Hurley, MD
Mar 31, 2026
22. When the Physician Becomes the Patient: Karen Wilkinson's Story of Crisis, Courage, and a Miraculous Second Chance
Mar 24, 2026
21. Optimism Is Not Denial: A Smarter Way to Navigate Stress in Medicine with Charles Inniss, Jr. DPT, PCC, NBC-HWC
Mar 17, 2026
20. Resilience, Self-Care & the Hidden Loneliness of Physicians with Stephanie Minter, DO
Mar 10, 2026
19. White Coats, Human Hearts: Why Doctors Need to Be Seen as Whole Humans with Kim Downey
Mar 03, 2026
18. Burnout Is a Symptom: Leadership, Agency, and Thriving in Medicine with Dr. Lillian Emlett
Feb 24, 2026
17. Perfectionism in Medical Families: Breaking the Pressure to Be Flawless with Amna Shabbir, MD
Feb 17, 2026
16. Why Home Matters for Health During Relocation in Medical Families with Kim Costa
Feb 10, 2026
15. Relocation and Belonging: Supporting Medical Families Through Transition with Amanda Baron
Feb 03, 2026
14. Community as Care: Why Physician Families Need Community, Not Just Coping with Elizabeth Landry
Jan 27, 2026
13. Loneliness in Medical Families: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever with Emily Kent, PhD
Jan 20, 2026
12. Relationships Under Burnout: What Holds and What Frays in Medical Marriages
Jan 13, 2026
11. Pride in the Physician's Service: Holding Meaning and Strain Together
Jan 13, 2026
10. Self-Care in Medical Families: When Care Has to Be Sustainable
Jan 13, 2026
9. Health Challenges in Medical Marriages: When Stress Shows Up in the Body
Jan 13, 2026
8. Feeling Misunderstood in Medical Marriage
Jan 13, 2026
7. Helplessness in Medical Marriages: When There's Nothing Left to Fix
Jan 13, 2026
6. Anger in Medical Marriages: What It's Really Trying to Tell You
Jan 13, 2026
5. Solo Parenting in Medical Families: Carrying the Load Alone
Jan 13, 2026
4. Loneliness in Medical Marriages: Feeling Alone Together
Jan 13, 2026
3. Sacrifice and Loss in Medical Marriages: What Physician Spouses Give Up
Jan 13, 2026
2. FOUNDATION EPISODE: Physician Burnout Through the Spouse's Eyes: The 10 Themes That Emerged
Jan 13, 2026
1. START HERE: How Medicine Impacts Relationships—and Why Physician Families Need Support Too
Jan 13, 2026
Trailer: The MedLife Support Podcast- Relationships, Burnout & Thriving in Life in Medicine
Jan 06, 2026