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Relocation and Belonging: Supporting Medical Families Through Transition with Amanda Baron Feb 03, 2026

Relocation, Loneliness, and the Work of Rebuilding Community

Relocation is woven into the fabric of medical life. For physician families, moving is often framed as a necessary step toward professiona...

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Community as Care: Why Physician Families Need More Than Coping Strategies with Elizabeth Landry Jan 27, 2026

Physician burnout is often framed as an individual issue; something physicians are expected to manage through resilience, self-care, or better boundaries. But this framing overlooks an important truth...

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Loneliness in Medical Families: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever with Emily Kent, PhD Jan 20, 2026

How Stress, Belonging, and Social Connection Shape Health for Physician Spouses

Loneliness is one of the most common — and least openly discussed — experiences in medical families.

In this episode o...

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Physician Burnout at Home: What Spouses Taught Us About Marriage in Medicine Jan 15, 2026

Physician Burnout at Home: What Spouses Taught Us About Marriage in Medicine

Physician burnout doesn’t stay at work.

It doesn’t end when a shift is over or when the hospital doors close. It follows ...

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Physician Burnout, Marriage, and the Story Behind The MedLife Support Podcast Jan 13, 2026

Physician Burnout Doesn’t Stay at Work: Why I Created The MedLife Support Podcast

Life in medicine is demanding. The long hours, call schedules, emotional intensity, and constant responsibility don’t...

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The MedLife Support Podcast: Support for Physician Burnout, Relationships, and Families in Medicine Jan 07, 2026

The MedLife Support Podcast: Support for Physician Burnout, Relationships, and Families in Medicine

Life in medicine is intense — and it doesn’t just impact the physician.

Long hours, call schedules...

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TSA at LAX needs a little TLC! May 19, 2016

As the title of this blog; Travels of a Yogi might suggest, I travel. A lot. And I love it! (Why else would I write about it, right?) I love to see the World, meet new people, make global connections,...

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Shifting Gears: Unplugging and Reconnecting Apr 01, 2016

The day after losing my grandmother, I boarded a plane for Thailand to participate in the Yin Yoga & Meditation module of my 1,000 hour yoga training with Tiffany Cruikshank.  The decision to continue...

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Holding On & Letting Go Mar 08, 2016

Not all of the travels of this yogi are filled with sun, sand and good times. Recently, I took a trip that was quite the opposite. At a young age, I lost both of my grandfathers. I lost my paternal gr...

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Calm or Chaos Among the Cattle Feb 16, 2016

We’ve all had that experience of waiting in long lines; whether it be at the post office or in line to ride a rollercoaster at our favorite theme park. Some of those lines are ones filled with anticip...

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Disclaimer: All information on this website and within its contents is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Always consult with a healthcare provider regarding any mental or physical health concerns. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on The MedLife Matrix or from Lisa A. Muehlenbein, Ph.D. In case of a medical emergency, please dial 911 or 988 for a mental health crisis.
 

Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein 


Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein is a health psychologist and Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who helps physicians, their families, and healthcare organizations confront the real cost of burnout—and fix it. A PhD in Health Psychology and trusted advisor to national medical organizations, she brings clarity, strategy, and lived experience to a system that’s overdue for change. Dr. Lisa is the host of The MedLife Support Podcast, a Top 10% podcast

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Disclaimer: All information on this website and within its contents is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Always consult with a healthcare provider regarding any mental or physical health concerns. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on The MedLife Matrix or from Lisa A. Muehlenbein, Ph.D. In case of a medical emergency, please dial 911 or 988 for a mental health crisis.

 
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