MEET LISA A. MUEHLENBEIN, PH.D.
For nearly 3 decades, my husband and I have navigated the twists and turns of medical marriage—moving across multiple states, starting over time and time again, and facing the unique pressures and sacrifices that come with being a family in medicine. I know firsthand what it’s like to put your own dreams on pause: for twenty years, I set aside my academic aspirations to raise our family and support his medical journey, always wondering if there would ever be space for my ambitions, too.
Eventually, I returned to academia—driven by a desire not only to finish what I started but to turn my experiences into fuel for helping others. I completed not one, not two, but three degrees, culminating in a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Health Psychology. My dissertation, “Physician Burnout and the Marital Relationship: Spouse Perspective,” was featured at the American Conference on Physician Health, and it laid the foundation for my life’s work.
Through The MedLife Matrix™, I bring together research, lived experience, and heartfelt empathy to empower medical families to overcome burnout, reclaim connection, and thrive together. As the author of Physician Burnout and the Marital Relationship: Spouse Perspective, Wellness Beyond the Whitecoat, and The Burnout Risk Assessment Quiz for Physicians and Their Spouses, and as a featured expert in Elysian Magazine, Yoga Medicine, and the AMA Alliance Physician Family Magazine, the Florida Medical Association Alliance, and the Ohio State Medical Association Alliance, I’m honored to partner with families and organizations nationwide.
My mission is simple: to share the knowledge, tools, and hope my husband and I wish we’d had, so that others don’t have to navigate the rollercoaster of MedLife alone. If you’re ready for a new chapter of connection and resilience, I’m here to help you write it.
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Mission
To empower physician families to overcome the challenges of burnout and medical life by fostering connection, balance, and well-being. Through compassionate support, practical tools, and research-backed strategies, we help strengthen relationships, nurture family dynamics, and inspire lasting transformation, ensuring medical families thrive together both personally and professionally.Â
Vision
To create a world where physician families are deeply connected resilient, and thriving, free from the burdens of burnout. We envision a future where medical families feel supported and valued, fostering healthier marriages, stronger family bonds, and a more balanced and fulfilling life of those who dedicate themselves to the field of medicine.
The Matrix of Me
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Wife. Mom. Medical Marriage Veteran (nearly 3 decades and still scrubbing in for life’s chaos).
PhD in Health Psychology + Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach who turned burnout into her business model.
Speaker, Consultant, and Creator of The Med/Life Matrix—because burnout doesn’t clock out at the hospital doors.
Host of The MedLife Support Podcast where I say the quiet parts out loud about life in medicine.
Yoga teacher of 20+ years who believes movement is medicine—but so is laughter and a really good playlist.
Equal parts dark chocolate and champagne—with just enough sass to make wellness feel real, not rigid.
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OUR SERVICES
At The Med/Life Matrix, we offer a range of services designed to support physicians, their families, and the organizations they work for. Our approach integrates evidence-based wellness strategies to foster meaningful change in both personal and professional settings. We recognize that supporting both the physician and their spouse is critical not only to preventing burnout and enhancing overall well-being, but also to improving healthcare organizations by fostering a more stable and supported workforce.
Our services include:Â
- Burnout Prevention Programs
- Customized Wellness Training
- Customized Coaching for Physicians, Spouses, & Corporations
- Organizational Wellness Consulting
- Speaking Events
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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.
