From Military Life to Medicine: Journey Through Residency, Motherhood & More with Ciara Castagno

Finding Your People Without Losing Yourself: Friendship, Motherhood & The Reality of Medicine

In todays episode, we're talking about the reality of building friendships when everyone is busy, life looks different, and finding your people isn't as easy as it once was. We'll dive into the loneliness that can come with motherhood, the pressure to fit in, and how to create meaningful connections without losing sight of who you are. Whether you're navigating residency, adjusting to a new community, or simply wondering where you fit in, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to become someone else to belong. The right people will value you for exactly who you are. If you've ever felt alone while everyone else seemed to have it all figured out, this episode is for you. I am so glad you're here! 🫶🏻 Apply to be on the podcast |  https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7 [https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7] UPSIDE APP | https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb [https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb] USE CODE: MORGAN45393 PODCAST MERCH| https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/ [https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/]MY LTK |  https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts]COMFRT |  https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123 [https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123]MONARCH |  https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27 [https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27]FABLETICS SCRUBS | https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001 [https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001]Follow the Life of a Dr Wife: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife]Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife] Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207] Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/support]

Medicine Meets Reality with Jasleen

In today's episode, I am sitting down with Jasleen for an honest conversation about what happens when medicine collides with real life. While medicine can shape careers, schedules, and identities, life doesn't pause for residency, fellowship, or long hospital shifts. We talk about navigating marriage through the demands of medicine, balancing family life with unpredictable schedules, and the reality of building a life together when your plans are constantly changing. Jasleen shares her personal experiences, the lessons she's learned, and how she's found joy and purpose through every season. Whether you're dating, engaged, married to medicine, or simply trying to understand what this lifestyle is really like, this episode is a reminder that behind every white coat is a family learning to navigate life's biggest moments together. Tune in for a conversation about resilience, partnership, and what it truly looks like when medicine meets real life. I’m so glad you’re here 🫶🏻 Apply to be on the podcast |  https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7 [https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7] UPSIDE APP | https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb [https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb] USE CODE: MORGAN45393 PODCAST MERCH| https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/ [https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/]MY LTK |  https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts]COMFRT |  https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123 [https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123]MONARCH |  https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27 [https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27]FABLETICS SCRUBS | https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001 [https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001]Follow the Life of a Dr Wife: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife]Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife] Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207] Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/support]

Where Are You Moving Next? Explaining The Match Process To Family & Friends

If you have to explain the phrase "No, I don't know where I'm living in six months, and yes, a computer chooses for me" one more time, you might lose your mind. We get it. The Match is stressful enough without having to give a 20-minute lecture on medical education logistics every time you see a family member.  In today's episode, we're doing the explaining for you. We are here to help your friends and family understand how residency Match works. From explaining why a rejection isn't personal to helping them understand why Match Day is such a massive milestone, we've got you covered. Drop this episode in the family group chat or save it to send the next time someone asks that dreaded question.  I’m so glad you’re here 🫶🏻 Apply to be on the podcast |  https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7 [https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7] UPSIDE APP | https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb [https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb] USE CODE: MORGAN45393 PODCAST MERCH| https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/ [https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/]MY LTK |  https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts]COMFRT |  https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123 [https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123]MONARCH |  https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27 [https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27]FABLETICS SCRUBS | https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001 [https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001]Follow the Life of a Dr Wife: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife]Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife] Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207] Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/support]

From Military Life to Medicine: Journey Through Residency, Motherhood & More with Ciara Castagno

In today’s episode, I am sitting down with Ciara as she shares her family’s journey through the world of medicine, including navigating her husband’s path into medicine as a second career, balancing military life, and the unexpected challenges that come with residency. We dive into the decision to switch residency programs, what that looked like as a couple, and the emotions that come with making big life changes during medical training. We also talk about Ciara’s own career, finding identity outside of being a physician spouse, raising a family, motherhood, and the reality of balancing mom life with the demands of medicine. Join the conversation with us! I am so glad you're here 🫶🏻 Apply to be on the podcast |  https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7 [https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7] UPSIDE APP | https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb [https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb] USE CODE: MORGAN45393 PODCAST MERCH| https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/ [https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/]MY LTK |  https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts]COMFRT |  https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123 [https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123]MONARCH |  https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27 [https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27]FABLETICS SCRUBS | https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001 [https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001]Follow the Life of a Dr Wife: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife]Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife] Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207] Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/support]

What We Wish We Knew in Med School: Financials & Student Loans

In today's episode, I am sitting down to talk about the one part of the medical journey that can feel overwhelming... finances & student loans!  We dive into what happens after graduation, navigating repayment options, understanding income-driven repayment plans, programs like PSLF, loan assistance resources, and the reality of managing debt during residency. We’ll talk about the things we wish we understood sooner, how to approach your loans with a plan, and why financial conversations are such an important part of the medicine journey. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, spouse, or someone trying to understand the financial side of higher education, this episode is for you. I’m so glad you’re here 🫶🏻 Apply to be on the podcast |  https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7 [https://forms.gle/JzRPXWi1fb4H2vLy7] UPSIDE APP | https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb [https://upside.app.link/cf39NBorXxb] USE CODE: MORGAN45393 PODCAST MERCH| https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/ [https://www.bonfire.com/life-of-a-dr-wife/]MY LTK |  https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Lifeofadrwife?tab=posts]COMFRT |  https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123 [https://comfrt.com/MORGAN1123]MONARCH |  https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27 [https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=vbxf53xf27]FABLETICS SCRUBS | https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001 [https://www.fabletics.com/?irclickid=SnAWKDx8rxyZTA3TnI3Wn3kcUkuya5UVR0cAVI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=flwomen&irmp=FLW001]Follow the Life of a Dr Wife: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife [https://www.instagram.com/lifeofadrwife]Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife [https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofadrwife] Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573291431207] Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwzHHkRBz6XuzEfKZW36SHRG6x3askHk] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608281/support]