#48| Self-Care Is A Necessity, Not A Luxury
From Behind The White Coat - Real Talk For Physician Spouses by Amanda
March 16, 2026 · 12 min · Season 1 · Episode 48
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of self-care for physician spouses, emphasizing it as a necessity rather than a luxury.
We slow down together with a breath and get honest about self-care for the messy, tired days when we still have to show up. We redefine self-care as a necessity and share simple, low-cost ways to feel more like ourselves again, especially as physician spouses and partners. • why self-care gets skipped: no time, no energy, no money and the belief it is selfish • what running on empty looks like: exhaustion, irritability, disconnection and short patience • a clear definition o...
Topics covered
- self-care
- physician spouses
- mental health
Keywords
- exhaustion
- irritability
- disconnection
- patience
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