In this first episode of our 3-part series on soul care, we dive into emotional self-care — not the bubble bath kind, but the messy, sacred work of reconnecting with our own emotions.

As physician spouses, it’s easy to become emotionally invisible to ourselves while managing everyone else’s needs. Kendra and Katie share real stories, honest reflections, and practical ways to begin honoring your own emotional needs. Whether you feel emotionally numb, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of how to name what you're feeling — you're not alone.

This episode is an invitation to pause, check in, and start small steps toward emotional awareness.

• Why emotional self-care is not a luxury but a lifeline

• The unique emotional load carried by physician spouses

• The pattern of becoming emotionally invisible while staying high-functioning

• The tension between supporting your spouse and finding your own identity

• Real stories: from Mother’s Day letdowns to sacred moments of connection

• Why naming your emotions matters (and how most of us skip this step)

• The power of allowing yourself to feel instead of suppressing emotions

• Navigating vulnerability and emotional honesty with others

• How to create safe spaces for emotional conversations with trusted friends
  
  

💡 Throughout your day, pause and ask yourself:
"How am I really?"
And if the answer is, “I’m not sure” — that’s okay. That’s where awareness begins.

• Dr. Sarah Grimmer — Research on physician family wellness and secondary trauma

• Free Download: Self-Care Reflection Worksheet → [Insert Link]

• Podcast Series: Stay tuned for upcoming episodes on Social Self-Care and Spiritual Self-Care

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We continue our soul care series with Social Self-Care — exploring how meaningful connection with others helps sustain us, and how to intentionally build support systems that nourish instead of drain.