Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 33m
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Apple Rating 4.9 (17)
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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.

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S1E33 33. Burnout Doesn't Stay at Work: The Healthcare Culture Crisis Impacting Physicians, Families, and Patient Care with LynAnn Weaver, CHPC

Jun 09, 2026 1h 8m

Physician burnout is often framed as an individual problem, but what if the real issue is the culture and systems physicians work within every day? In this episode of The MedLife Support Podcast, Dr.…

S1E32 32. Why Relationships Are Strategic Assets in Medicine with Barb Betts

Jun 02, 2026 40m

Why Relationships Are Strategic Assets in Medicine with Barb Bett How Trust-Based Leadership Improves Physician Performance, Team Culture, and Patient Care In medicine, we often focus on systems,…

S1E31 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 46m

When a Medical Marriage Ends: Divorce, Identity Loss, and Rebuilding as a Former Physician Spous The hard conversation no one wants to have about divorce in medical marriages—and how to heal when the…

S1E30 30. The Hidden Emotional Cost of Medical Life: Loneliness, Resentment, and Reclaiming Yourself with Karen Conlon, LCSW

May 19, 2026 59m

The Hidden Emotional Cost of Medical Life: Loneliness, Resentment, and Reclaiming Yourself with Karen Conlon, LCSW Why guilt, jealousy, loneliness, and resentment are normal—and how emotional…

S1E29 29. How the ThinkTime Planner Helps Busy Families Reduce Overwhelm with Christine Howe

May 12, 2026 40m

What if the answer to burnout, chaos, and constant overwhelm is not doing more — but thinking more clearly? In this episode of The MedLife Support Podcast, Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein sits down with…

S1E28 28. How Storytelling Can Change Healthcare Culture with Tracy Granzyk

May 05, 2026 37m

What happens when healthcare professionals finally have a safe place to tell the truth about what they have seen, carried, and survived? In this episode of The MedLife Support Podcast, Dr. Lisa sits…

S1E27 27. How Restorative Writing Helps Physicians Heal Burnout with Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein

Apr 28, 2026 41m

What if one of the most powerful tools for physician burnout is something as simple — and as profound — as writing? In this episode of The MedLife Support Podcast, Dr. Lisa sits down with Dr. Carolyn…

S1E26 26. When Medicine Becomes the Third Party in Your Marriage: Trauma, Burnout, and Connection with Noël Lopez-Freeman, LMFT

Apr 21, 2026 38m

What happens when medicine quietly becomes the third party in a marriage? In this powerful and deeply validating episode of The MedLife Support Podcast, Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein sits down with Noël…

S1E25 25. The Hidden Loneliness No One Talks About in Medical Families with Dr. James Ellis

Apr 14, 2026 57m

We are celebrating Episode 25 today and we have an amazing show for you! The Hidden Loneliness No One Talks About in Medical Families featuring The Loneliness Doctor, Dr. James Ellis…

S1E24 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 58m

What No One Tells You About Loving Someone in Medicine (And Why You Don't Have to Do It Alone) with Hayley Harlock The invisible load of physician families, identity shifts, and building community…

S1E23 23. Physician Burnout Is Impacting Your Marriage: The Hidden Cost of Medicine with Erin Hurley, MD

Mar 31, 2026 1h 6m

Physician Burnout Is Impacting Your Marriage: The Hidden Cost of Medicine with Erin Hurley, MD Why physician families face unique challenges—and how to build sustainable meaning in medicine and at…

S1E22 22. When the Physician Becomes the Patient: Karen Wilkinson's Story of Crisis, Courage, and a Miraculous Second Chance

Mar 24, 2026 56m

What happens when the physician — the one who diagnoses, treats, and reassures everyone else — suddenly becomes the patient? In this deeply personal episode of the The MedLife Support Podcast, Dr.…

S1E21 21. Optimism Is Not Denial: A Smarter Way to Navigate Stress in Medicine with Charles Inniss, Jr. DPT, PCC, NBC-HWC

Mar 17, 2026 49m

Optimism Is Not Denial: A Smarter Way to Navigate Stress in Medicine How Physicians and Medical Families Can Shift Energy Without Ignoring Realit Stress is part of medicine. Burnout is real. Systemic…

S1E20 20. Resilience, Self-Care & the Hidden Loneliness of Physicians with Stephanie Minter, DO

Mar 10, 2026 56m

What does "resilience" really mean in medicine—and at what cost? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein sits down with Dr. Stephanie Minter, DO, to unpack the hidden…

S1E19 19. White Coats, Human Hearts: Why Doctors Need to Be Seen as Whole Humans with Kim Downey

Mar 03, 2026 38m

White Coats, Human Hearts: Why Doctors Need to Be Seen as Whole Humans | With Kim Downey The hidden emotional weight physicians carry — and how storytelling can change the culture of medicine. What…

S1E18 18. Burnout Is a Symptom: Leadership, Agency, and Thriving in Medicine with Dr. Lillian Emlett

Feb 24, 2026 34m

Burnout is often treated as the problem. But what if burnout is actually a symptom? In Episode 18 of The MedLife Support Podcast, Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein sits down with Dr. Lillian Emlett—academic…

S1E17 17. Perfectionism in Medical Families: Breaking the Pressure to Be Flawless with Amna Shabbir, MD

Feb 17, 2026 45m

Perfectionism in Medical Families: Breaking the Pressure to Be Flawless with Amna Shabbir, MD How socially prescribed perfectionism fuels burnout, isolation, and disconnection in medical families and…

S1E16 16. Why Home Matters for Health During Relocation in Medical Families with Kim Costa

Feb 10, 2026 43m

Relocation is a defining feature of medical life. Physician families often move repeatedly for training, career opportunities, and call demands, yet the impact of these moves on health,…

S1E15 15. Relocation and Belonging: Supporting Medical Families Through Transition with Amanda Baron

Feb 03, 2026 20m

Relocation is a defining feature of medical life. Nearly every physician family experiences multiple moves — for medical school, residency, fellowship, and career opportunities. While relocation can…

S1E14 14. Community as Care: Why Physician Families Need Community, Not Just Coping with Elizabeth Landry

Jan 27, 2026 42m

Physician burnout is often discussed at the individual level, but far less attention is given to the relational and community contexts surrounding physicians and their families. In this episode, I'm…

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