We name the hard parts of being married to medicine during the holidays and trade perfection for a plan that fits real life. From Big Three priorities to warm boundary scripts, we share ways to feel less alone, more present, and more connected.

• expectations versus reality for physician families
• emotional load and invisible work during the season
• loneliness even in full houses
• guilt over frustration and comparison
• Big Three priorities to reduce stress
• celebrate when you can, not when you should
• planned micro-connection with a working spouse
• kind boundary scripts with extended family
• building a micro village for support
• anchor traditions that are simple and repeatable

If the holidays feel more complicated than cozy this year, you are not alone. This episode offers reassurance, practical tools, and a reminder that small, intentional moments still matter. 

Please find the PDF with the homework from today’s episode here. It includes simple steps to help you reflect, set boundaries, and create meaningful moments during a busy holiday season. 

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