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 26: Holiday Expectations for Physician Spouses: Ditch the Date, Ditch the Pressure, Keep the Magic

Podcast

In this episode, Katie and Kendra talk honestly about navigating holidays in medical families—when schedules rarely match the calendar, traditions shift, and expectations don’t go as planned.

Listen If You’ve Ever Felt…

Sad or frustrated celebrating without your spouse
Guilty for not doing “traditional” holidays
Tired of explaining your family’s reality
Worried your kids are missing out
Unsure how to create meaning when nothing feels normal

What We Cover

The mindset shift that removes holiday pressure
Creating flexible, meaningful traditions
Splitting celebrations without losing connection
Quality-over-quantity holiday planning
Supporting kids without toxic positivity
Avoiding the “woe is me” spiral
Why holidays get easier with time and experience

Resources

“It Gets Better Now” Coaching with Kendra
Supporting Physician Spouses Community + Resources
Office Hours: Monthly Meet-up
Connet with us on Instagram
Email: hello@supportingphysicianspouses.com

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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.