Hi, I'm Kendra

I’ve been married to a neurosurgeon since 2003. I’ve lived every season of medicine, from residency with four young children to attending life and I know firsthand that external stability doesn’t automatically create internal peace. I spent years waiting to feel better. When that didn’t happen on its own, I started untangling who I had become inside survival mode. Now, as a Professional Certified Coach, I help physician spouses do the same.

Episode 17: Residency, Family, and the Power of Language in Relationships – with Dr. Talon Harris

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In this heartfelt episode of Supporting Physician Spouses, Katie and Kendra welcome Katie’s husband, Dr. Talon Harris, a 3rd year FM resident, for a candid conversation about the realities of medical training, marriage, and family life. From childhood crushes to the challenges of residency leadership, the Harris family story shines a light on resilience, faith, and partnership in the physician spouse journey.

Together, they explore:

The Harris family’s love story — from first grade to marriage and medicine.
How setbacks, rejections, and divine interventions shaped Talon’s path to medical school.
What it means to pursue leadership as a resident while raising three young children.
Imposter syndrome in medicine — and practical advice for overcoming it.
Program culture: how family-friendly residencies make a difference.
Balancing home and hospital life with intentionality and small daily rituals.
The importance of vulnerability, mental health awareness, and leaning on support systems.

This episode is both real and encouraging — a reminder that behind every physician’s journey is a family navigating the highs, lows, and in-betweens together.

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Life After Survival Mode

A private reflection guide for physician spouses who thought it would feel better by now.

HI, I’M KENDRA

I’ve been married to a neurosurgeon since 2003. I’ve lived every season of medicine, from residency with four young children to attending life, and I know firsthand that external stability doesn’t automatically create internal peace. I spent years waiting to feel better. When that didn’t happen on its own, I started untangling who I had become inside survival mode. Now, as a Professional Certified Coach, I help physician spouses do the same.