14. Community as Care: Why Physician Families Need Community, Not Just Coping with Elizabeth Landry

Physician burnout is often discussed at the individual level, but far less attention is given to the relational and community contexts surrounding physicians and their families. In this episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Landry, founder of The Med Commons, to explore why physician families need more than coping strategies; they need connection, belonging, and community that understands the realities of medical life. We discuss how isolation shows up for physician families, why informal support systems often fall short, and how intentional community spaces can function as a protective factor against burnout. Elizabeth shares insights from her work building community for physician families, as well as her own lived experience navigating the demands of medicine alongside family life. This conversation invites us to widen the lens on physician wellness beyond the clinic and into the communities that sustain families over time. Check out all that The MedCommons has to offer: The MedCommons Circle for Healthcare Organizations The MedCommons Circle for Physician Families The MedCommons Mastering your Move Registration   🎧 If you're new to the podcast, start with Episodes 1 and 2 to lay the foundation before listening further.