#42| How A Simple Weekly Call Became A Lifeline For Physician Partners
Mon Feb 02 2026
Two journeys run side by side: a physician’s career and a partner’s quiet evolution. We explore the unseen weight physician families carry, how a simple weekly call became a global lifeline, and practical steps to move from surviving to mostly thriving.
• medlife backstory across training, fellowship, and practice
• strain of transition to attending with a young family
• hitting a low point and choosing to rebuild
• origins of The Flipside and why the name matters
• pandemic-era Connect Calls and global community growth
• what the weekly calls look like and who they serve
• hidden burdens partners carry and identity shifts
• privilege and struggle coexisting without canceling each other
• micro-connections as relationship glue
• advocacy, research, and integrating partner voices in medical education
• one practical action for overwhelmed partners today
• how to find Hayley and join the community
• listener offer for membership
TFSL Membership: Our guest, Hayley, has generously shared an exclusive discount for listeners. Use the code AMANDA to receive $50 CAD off the TFSL Membership, regularly priced at $149.99 CAD. This offer is valid until February 28, 2017, so be sure to take advantage of it before it expires.
If you would like to connect with Hayley and learn more about her work, you can find her on Instagram. You can also visit The Flipside Life’s website or follow their Instagram page for more information, resources, and updates.
If this episode sparked something for you, I would love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or pass it along to someone in your circle who needs to hear it.
Connect with me on Instagram or email me at amanda@abtnhomes.com with your thoughts, topic ideas, questions, or even guest suggestions.
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Two journeys run side by side: a physician’s career and a partner’s quiet evolution. We explore the unseen weight physician families carry, how a simple weekly call became a global lifeline, and practical steps to move from surviving to mostly thriving. • medlife backstory across training, fellowship, and practice • strain of transition to attending with a young family • hitting a low point and choosing to rebuild • origins of The Flipside and why the name matters • pandemic-era Connect Calls and global community growth • what the weekly calls look like and who they serve • hidden burdens partners carry and identity shifts • privilege and struggle coexisting without canceling each other • micro-connections as relationship glue • advocacy, research, and integrating partner voices in medical education • one practical action for overwhelmed partners today • how to find Hayley and join the community • listener offer for membership TFSL Membership: Our guest, Hayley, has generously shared an exclusive discount for listeners. Use the code AMANDA to receive $50 CAD off the TFSL Membership, regularly priced at $149.99 CAD. This offer is valid until February 28, 2017, so be sure to take advantage of it before it expires. If you would like to connect with Hayley and learn more about her work, you can find her on Instagram. You can also visit The Flipside Life’s website or follow their Instagram page for more information, resources, and updates. If this episode sparked something for you, I would love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or pass it along to someone in your circle who needs to hear it. Connect with me on Instagram or email me at amanda@abtnhomes.com with your thoughts, topic ideas, questions, or even guest suggestions.