16. Why Home Matters for Health During Relocation in Medical Families with Kim Costa

Relocation is a defining feature of medical life. Physician families often move repeatedly for training, career opportunities, and call demands, yet the impact of these moves on health, relationships, and a sense of belonging is rarely discussed. In this episode, I'm joined by Kim Costa, founder of Lifestyle Foundations, creator of the Wheel House Framework, and author of Live in Your Wheel House. Kim brings both professional expertise and lived experience, having relocated more than twenty times herself. Through her work, she helps families understand how home, environment, routines, and relationships directly influence physical and emotional wellbeing, especially during seasons of transition. Together, we explore why relocation can quietly undermine stability for medical families, how home functions as more than a physical space, and how intentional choices around environment and community can help families feel grounded, supported, and connected, even when life feels unsettled. This conversation continues our broader exploration of loneliness, community, and belonging in medical families, offering a practical and compassionate lens on rebuilding stability during change. If you're new to the podcast, Episodes 1 -2 lay the foundation, and episodes 13–15 provide helpful context on loneliness, community, and relocation in medical families   Connect with Kim:  Website  LinkedIn Purchase Kim's Book:  Live in Your Wheel House