Behind The White Coat - Real Talk For Physician Spouses

About Behind The White Coat - Real Talk For Physician Spouses

Being married to medicine comes with challenges—long hours, relocations, and feeling like you’re navigating it all alone. That’s where this podcast comes in. I’m sharing the things I wish someone had told me—how to survive medical training, juggle parenting, manage finances, and actually build a life you love. We’ll cover everything from making friends in a new city to understanding insurance, finding childcare, and staying connected as a couple. Some episodes will be just me, sharing real stories and lessons learned. Other times, I’ll bring on expert guests—financial advisors, physician spouses, and those who’ve been through it all—to offer practical advice. Most of all, this is a place for community. A space where you can feel understood, supported, and even laugh along the way. Because being married to medicine doesn’t mean doing it alone. So grab a coffee (or wine!), and let’s talk about the real side of life Behind The White Coat.

Publisher

Amanda

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2025

Latest episode

25 May 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 59 episodes have a transcript.

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   25 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   #58| When Pregnancy Is Not Simple

   Host Dr. Sarah Smith and guest Dr. Emily Carter discuss the emotional and medical realities of infertility and pregnancy loss, offering insights into navigating grief and showing kindness.

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   18 May 2026

   #57| You Can Lower The Bar And Still Win

   Working full time while still running the house can feel like a second shift that never ends, so we share small systems that make weeknights lighter without chasing perfect. We focus on simple mindset shifts and practical routines that reduce the mental load and help you ask for support before burnout hits. • pausing for a minute before walking in to decompress and set an intention for the evening • lowering the bar on weeknights while still covering the basics • using 10 to...

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   11 May 2026

   #56| Realistic Productivity For Busy Physician Spouses

   Productivity feels impossible when our day is built around interruptions, mental load, and everyone else’s needs. We share realistic ways to plan, focus, and build simple systems so we feel more in control without waking up earlier or chasing perfection. • why feeling unproductive often means living in an unpredictable environment • using a running brain dump list to get tasks out of our head • building a daily top three that feels doable instead of defeating • organi...

Inside a recent episode

#58| When Pregnancy Is Not Simple

Published 25 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So if you don't feel like talking about it, That's okay. And then if you want to talk about it, that's great too. You decide. You don't owe anyone an explanation. This is your own story, and you get to decide how you want to share it. And for anyone listening, whether this has been your journey or not, I think it's really just an invitation to slow down our assumptions. to choose our words more carefully, and to just always lead with kindness, even when we don't fully understand. Because the truth is, there are so many stories happening around us and we'll never fully see the big picture of what's going on behind closed doors. […]

Who has been a guest on Behind The White Coat - Real Talk For Physician Spouses

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Courtney Boyer
• Aditi Pemmaraju
• Rachel Thibault
• guest
• Lauren Dumont

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

24 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

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Quality

93

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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