top of page


Do Not Disturb……..Maintaining Boundaries
After driving my daughters to school, I headed to work and parked my car. As I arrived, I realized something unexpected had happened. I...

Santina Wheat
Jul 12, 20243 min read


Mindset shift: But I can Never Run on a Treadmill
Earlier in our relationship, pre-children, my now husband took up running to get healthier and lose his extra college weight. I decided...

Santina Wheat
Jul 6, 20243 min read


Does a Vacation Really Help? The Answer is Yes!
I share my personal story about the transformative power of taking a vacation. 🌴☀️ It wasn’t just about the destination; it was about the m

Santina Wheat
Jun 29, 20242 min read


The Amusement Park of Life: Finding Fun and Career Fulfillment in Different Ways
We recently went on a trip to the amusement park, hoping it would be fun for everyone. Our group included children of various ages, which...

Santina Wheat
Jun 16, 20243 min read


I Feel Like No One Understands
"I feel like no one understands…" This refrain may sound familiar when experiencing burnout. When it seems like everything is going...

Santina Wheat
Jun 9, 20242 min read


Navigating Expectations: Lessons in Flexibility and Joy from a Weekend at the Lake
My youngest is mini me in terms of both looks and personality. This means I am often watching the mistakes that I have and sometimes...

Santina Wheat
May 28, 20245 min read


But How Do You Get So Much Done?
As a busy physician educator, wife, and mom, I often get asked this question. Typically, I would just shrug my shoulders and say, "I just...

Santina Wheat
May 26, 20243 min read


A bittersweet mother's day...
This Mother’s Day weekend brought me a lot of reflection. I lost my own mother 5.5 years ago, and every Mother's Day since has been...

Santina Wheat
May 13, 20243 min read


You are magical!
Earlier this year, I realized that it was two days until Valentine’s Day and I wasn’t sure if my children wanted to hand out cards or...

Santina Wheat
May 6, 20243 min read


Patience, values, & communities of support
Recently, my husband had surgery on his knee. This was the first time I was sitting in the waiting room for my husband. I was able to...

Santina Wheat
May 2, 20243 min read
bottom of page