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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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Inspiring India Feb 16, 2016

As a child, hearing my father’s stories of his experiences growing up in India as a planted that seed of curiosity in me. This was long before I had ever experienced yoga and before I had ever been ou...

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Travels of a Yogi: Ayurveda with a side of Fifty Shades of Grey??? Nov 11, 2013

I am no stranger to a good massage, or Ayurveda treatments for that matter.  I have been a regular at Canyon Ranch Spa in Arizona for several years.  While there, I thoroughly enjoy the Abhyanga-Shiro...

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Travels of a Yogi: Planes, Trains & Rickshaws??? Nov 20, 2012

As I mentioned before, the energy is definitely different in Delhi.  The people getting from point A to point B by walking, public busing, tuk-tuks, buses, motorbikes and rickshaws is a bit overstimul...

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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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