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The Doctor's Wife

by Sara Payne

The podcast for women who have supported their husbands through years of medical training and are now ready to rediscover themselves.

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Episodes

  1. episode 93 Ever wonder what your husband is really thinking?--an interview with carrie marshall

    Have you ever wondered what your husband is really thinking? Wonder no more. I invited my colleague, Carrie Marshall, who coaches doctors and other professionals, to talk to us about what’s really going on in his head. Our conversation is enlightening to say the least. Listen in to better...

  2. Episode 88 Five Truths about Shame

    It has been said that shame is the most human of all emotions--everyone feels it and very few understand it. We are understanding shame on this podcast. A shame-free approach, of course. Join me as I teach you 5 important truths about shame and how you, the doctor’s wife, can use these truths to...

  3. Episode 87 Managing your husbands bad mood

    How to stop taking responsibility for how your husband feels.

  4. Episode 86 how people pleasing creates resentment

    Are you a people-pleaser? Do you often feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and completely burnt out? If so, this episode is for you. Learn how people-pleasing could be creating resentment in your life, and how to honor your own needs and desires too. Ready to rid yourself of resentment forever? Sign up...

  5. Episode 85 Breaking the Resentment Cycle

    In all my experience coaching doctors’ wives, I’ve noticed a cycle with resentment. Resent---React---Remorse. Here’s what I know about this cycle. It doesn’t get to the root of the problem. In today’s podcast I teach you how to stop the resent--react--remorse cycle and get your needs met. Listen...

  6. Episode 84 Thoughtwork and Antiracism

    How I'm using thought work to become an antiracist.

  7. Episode 83 The worth of a soul

    What does it look like to choose love at a time like this? Love for yourself, love for others, love for every human being? The world needs love now more than ever. Are you willing to go first?

  8. Episode 82: Ten Ways to Organize your Financial Life with Ryan Inman

    This week is all about MONEY. I interview financial expert Ryan Inman of the Financial Residency Podcast and wouldn’t you know--he has a magical way of making finances not boring/scary/dreadful! He breaks down 10 simple steps to organize your financial life, from creating a process for your bills...

  9. Episode 81: Jealousy

    Ahh, jealousy. We all experience it. But no one likes to admit they have it. What if jealousy didn’t mean anything about you as a person? What if jealousy could be your teacher? This week’s episode will show you how.

  10. Episode 80: How to Get Time on Your Side Instead of Never Having Enough of It

    Do you feel overwhelmed with everything on your to-do list? Are you often frantically trying to get everything done at the last minute? Do you feel like there's never enough time to take care of yourself? You need time on your side! Listen to this week's podcast to find out how to get everything...

  11. Episode 79: 3 beliefs that keep doctors wives from pursuing their dreams

    3 Beliefs that keep doctors' wives from pursuing their dreams.

  12. Episode 77 how not to feel trapped in your life and the power of coaching with kristelle

    How not to feel trapped in your life and the power of coaching with Kristelle.

  13. episode 76 Getting along with your husband during a shelter in place order

    Getting along with your husband during a pandemic.

  14. Episode 75 Doctors Wives are Masters at Handling Uncertainty

    Doctors' wives are masters at uncertainty.

  15. Episode 74 how to support your husband during a pandemic

    How to support your Dr. Husband During a Pandemic

  16. Episode 66 Blame vs. Responsibilty

    Blame vs. Responsibility.

  17. Episode 65 Victim Mentality

    We all know someone in our life who plays the victim. The world is against them. Things never go their way. They blame other people, the weather, and just about everything outside of them for all their problems. But what about you? Do you ever fall into victim mentality? Have you ever blamed your...

  18. Episode 64 the power of coaching with andrea davis of better screen time

    Do you worry about the negative effects of technology on your children? Are they even learning to communicate with real live people? Are they looking at porn? Are screens damaging them forever? If any of these thoughts keep you up at night, today’s podcast guest has solutions for you. Andrea…

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  19. Episode 63 Self Doubt

    Do you find that you believe in others, but believing in yourself is so much harder? Do you want to believe in yourself? Become more confident? And quiet the negative voices in your head, but you find yourself thinking, ‘How do I do that? How do I overcome self-doubt?’ What if you didn’t have to...

  20. Episode 62 Teaching Thoughtwork to Others

    One of the most common questions that I get about thought work is this: “How do I teach this to others?” “How do I get my husband to understand how life-changing this is--do you have any books you could recommend?” “How can I teach this to my daughter. She REALLY needs it.” And it makes sense…

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  21. Episode 61: You are not alone

    If you feel alone, or like no one could possibly understand what you are going through, listen to this week's episode. I recorded it just for you.

  22. Episode 60 Asking for Help

    If you have trouble asking for help, listen to this week's episode.

  23. Episode 59 The judgments of others

    Learn to let go of the judgments of others.

  24. episode 55 Interview with Lara McElderry

    Interview with Lara McElderry

  25. Episode 54

    Listen to me. You don't lack will power. There isn't something wrong with you. You've just never been taught how to break a bad habit. I simplify it into 5 actionable steps that will have you letting go of those unwanted habits in no time. The Doctor's Wife is a year old! We are celebrating with…

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  26. Episode 53 Are You Using Gratitude Against Yourself?

    Gratitude is one of my favorite emotions--it just feels so good! But I've noticed a pattern. Sometimes, as doctors' wives, we use gratitude as a way to punish ourselves. Saying things like, "I know I should be grateful that my husband has a job at all, but it's just so hard to put the kids to bed...

  27. Episode 52 how to manage stress during the hollidays

    It's possible to to enjoy the holidays and leave the stress behind.

  28. Episode 51 Impossible Goals and the Power of Coaching with Robyn Mons

    In today's episode I interview one of my clients, Robyn Mons, about how she has set and achieved goals that she once thought were impossible by using the power of coaching. You will surely be touched and inspired as you listen to Robyn talk openly about her struggles before she found coaching…

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  29. Episode 50 How to be Happy When Good Things Happen to Others

    I believe that most of us want to be happy when good things happen to other people. Like your sister getting a kid-free vacation with her husband while your mom watches the kids. Or your friend losing weight. Or your husband's co-worker getting a raise at work. Why, then, do we often find…

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  30. Episode 49 What to do when you hurt someone's feelings the doctor's wife

    From the time we are very very young, we are taught that we can control how other people feel: "Don't say that or you'll hurt your sister's feelings!" "Grandma will feel bad if you don't give her a hug." "You make me so angry when you color on the couch with permanent marker!" The reality is…

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  31. Episode 48 Processing Emotions and Why Feelings are Harmless

    There are a couple of reasons why processing emotions is crucial to creating the life that we want. Listen to understand more fully why emotions really are harmless and how processing them can help us get to the root of the problem. This episode is one you won't want to miss!

  32. Episode 47 Stop Asking Yourself Dumb Questions

    "What's wrong with me?" "Why can't I figure this out?" "What's my husband's problem?" I know your first grade teacher taught you that there's not such thing as dumb questions, but I'm going to show you otherwise. Today's podcast will shed light on three areas of your life where you are asking...

  33. Episode 46: Becoming your authentic self and the power of coaching with becca lloyd.output

    On today's podcast I interview one of my real life clients, Becca Lloyd, as we discuss why she decided to hire a coach and how her life has changed because of it. Through coaching, Becca has been able to increase her confidence, stop worrying about things she can't control, and have the courage…

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  34. Episode 45: Why Your Brain Likes to Stay Confused

    Would you like to start a side business or passion project but you just don't know what you would like to do with your free time? Are you confused about what your passions even are anymore? You've spent so many years putting your husband through school and taking care of the family that you…

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  35. Episode 44 Are you Raising Entitled Children

    For years, while your husband was in training and your children were young, you probably worried at one time or another that they were missing out. You simply didn't have the resources to send them to expensive camps or buy them fancy birthday presents (or even clothes--hello hand-me-downs from...

  36. Episode 43: How to Know If You're a Good Mom

    Have you ever wondered, "Am I a good mom?" How would you know the answer to such a loaded question? Am I a good mom if my kids are happy? Am I a good mom if they listen to me? Am I a good mom if my house is kept clean? Learn how to set expectations for yourself as a mom that are completely within...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The podcast for women who have supported their husbands through years of medical training and are now ready to rediscover themselves.

HOSTED BY

Sara Payne

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How many episodes does The Doctor's Wife have?

The Doctor's Wife currently has 43 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Doctor's Wife about?

The podcast for women who have supported their husbands through years of medical training and are now ready to rediscover themselves.

How often does The Doctor's Wife release new episodes?

The Doctor's Wife has 43 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Doctor's Wife?

The Doctor's Wife is created and hosted by Sara Payne.
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