#35| How A Med Spouse Turned Survival Into Support For Families In Training

We talk with Rachel Thibault about turning survival into growth during medical training, from having a baby during MS3 to supporting a new neurosurgery resident while working full-time. She shares practical systems, community-building steps, and a free guide for med spouses.• key moments from college to match and residency• baby during MS3 and specialty choice pressure• shift from comparison and martyr mindset to agency• work boundaries, four tens, and nanny share structure• nightly no-phone dinners and micro-rituals for connection• how the free med spouse survival guide helps partners• finding community fast after match and avoiding isolation• early-stage nonprofit to support residents in crisis• identity beyond roles in motherhood, marriage, and work• seasonal thinking, resilience, and paying it forwardGrab Rachel’s free guides at Life of a MedSpouse on Instagram via the link in bio and follow for more information; 100% of proceeds from other products support the nonprofit creation. If you enjoyed this episode, I would love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with others.DM me on Instagram or email me at [email protected] with your thoughts, topic ideas, questions, or even guest suggestions.