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 27: Making the Season Lighter, A December Re-frame for Physician Spouses

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In this honest solo episode, Katie shares what’s coming up for her as December begins—resistance, overwhelm, perfectionism, small-space stress, seasonal energy dips, and the pressure to “make magic” during the holidays. Instead of powering through it, she slows down and walks through the SEE–SAY–FEEL–DO framework in real time to bring intention, clarity, and compassion into the season.

If you’re feeling behind, heavy, stretched thin, or unsure how to make the holidays feel good for you, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

Listen In If You’ve Ever Felt:

Overwhelmed by the holiday mental load
Pressure to buy, curate, or perform your way into “magic”
Exhausted before the season even begins
Triggered by small-space decorating or clutter
A dip in energy or mood as the days get darker
Like you’re doing the emotional labor and planning alone
Unsure how you want the holidays to feel

Resources Mentioned:

Behind the Mic email list
Office Hours with Kendra and Katie
It Gets Better Now Coaching with Kendra
The Minimalist Christmas by Meg Nordmann

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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.