If your medical career is putting a strain on your relationship, you’re not alone. Long hours, endless charting, and the emotional toll of medicine can create disconnection and tension at home. Whether your partner feels neglected, you're struggling with financial disparities, or you're facing difficult conversations, these challenges can feel overwhelming. Today we are joined by Sydney Ashland, a highly respected relationship and transformation coach with over 25 years of experience working with physicians. In this episode, we explore real-life scenarios—Dear Abby style—to address the struggles many physician couples face and how to strengthen communication, navigate career shifts, and build a more connected, fulfilling relationship.

• The impact of long work hours and career stress on relationships.
• How financial dynamics can shift power and create tension.
• Strategies for improving communication and reconnecting with your partner.
• Navigating career transitions while maintaining a strong relationship.
• Practical steps to break unhealthy cycles and foster emotional connection.
• Advice for single physicians seeking meaningful relationships (preview of Episode 220).

ihttps://sydneyashland.com/

https://sydneyashland.com/physician-business-coaching-and-consulting/

https://www.amyporterfield.com/2025/01/748/

https://kevinmd.com/2018/01/top-10-lies-doctors-tell.html

https://doctorscrossing.com/19/

Books:

Why Mars and Venus Collide: Improving relationships by Understanding How Men and Women Cope Differently With Stress. By John Gray (also available in audio CD).

The Seven Principles for Making A Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert. By John Gottman.

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman.

Attached – The New Science of Attachment – How it Can Help You Find And Keep Love. By Amir Levine and Rachel Heller.

Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types by David Keirse

Today, we explore what happens when you follow your own path—even if it means leaving medicine. My guest, Dr. Maanas Samant, is now the CMIO of a healthcare and fintech company, but his journey into medicine began as a way to please his family. Growing up in a family of physicians, it was the expected path—yet his real passion was always tech.

In this episode, we talk about the question that changed everything, his pivot from internship to consulting at Accenture, the types of projects physicians work on, and what led him into the tech world. If you're considering a career change or craving something new, Dr. Samant’s story is full of insight and inspiration.

• Why Dr. Samant pursued medicine despite knowing his passion was in technology.
• The turning point that made him question whether he wanted to be a doctor.
• How he transitioned from medical training into consulting at Accenture.
• The types of projects physicians can work on in consulting.
• How to reframe your skills and present yourself for nonclinical roles.
• The benefits and challenges of working in healthcare consulting.
• Why networking and positioning yourself as a valuable asset are key to career transitions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdsamant

www.ionixxtech.com

LinkedIn for Physicians Course - Would you rather clean out your garage or attic than “put yourself out there” and network? No worries! My LinkedIn course is geared to make networking doable and fun. I will show you how to connect with people who can be helpful for your career, what to put in your messages, and how to apply strategically for the job you really want. You can learn more about this course and get a sneak peek inside right HERE.

Welcome to Episode 216 of the Doctor’s Crossing Carpe Diem podcast! Today, we’re tackling a major concern for physicians considering career changes—finances. Whether you’re stepping away from clinical work, reducing shifts, or exploring entrepreneurship, financial uncertainty can be daunting.

Joining us is Dr. Jim Dahle, emergency physician and founder of The White Coat Investor, a top financial education platform for doctors. He shares key strategies for financial independence, career transitions, and smart money decisions. Dr. Dahle also reflects on a life-altering climbing accident that shaped his perspective on financial planning and risk-taking.

• Why financial freedom is key to making career transitions with confidence.
• The importance of early financial planning and getting your “financial ducks in a row.”
• How to determine how much money you need to retire.
• Ways to balance career changes with financial stability.
• The emotional side of financial decision-making and overcoming limiting beliefs.
• Tips for discussing financial changes with a spouse or partner.

www.whitecoatinvestor.com

Episode #196 What Do Nonclinical Jobs Actually Pay?

Hero’s Of My Life Part 1 - Dr. Jim Dahle’s story of his fall on the Grand Tetons

Heros Of My Life Part 2

Physician Transition Starter Kit - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.