Why He Stays Home While His Wife Practices Medicine | Chris Herring

Join 67,000+ readers of my free weekly newsletter ▶ https://pages.doctorhoeflinger.com/ Chris Herring spent more than a decade building a successful career in tech. Then he walked away from it to stay home with his two boys while his wife, Dr. Hannah Thompson, practices medicine as an OBGYN. He shares how their family made that decision after their youngest son’s rare genetic diagnosis, what happens to your sense of worth when it’s no longer tied to a title or a paycheck, and why their marriage is in a better place now than it has been in years. The conversation covers what a career in medicine asks of the whole family, staying connected when one job shapes everyone’s life, caring for a child with complex medical needs, why couples grieve differently, and why chasing a big goal of your own matters most when life gets hard. Chris is the co-founder of Other Side Med, a media and community brand for families whose lives are shaped by medicine. Follow Chris Herring and Other Side Med Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothersidemed/ Website: https://www.othersidemed.com Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:44 Why they started Other Side Med 3:41 His career in tech 6:10 Deciding who stays home 13:18 What staying home is really like 15:05 Bonding with his boys 17:02 Training for his first 70.3 26:52 Fighting Medicaid for his son’s care 28:29 Learning medicine as a parent 33:34 Grieving differently as a couple 39:24 Fighting for their marriage in residency 42:11 What’s next for Chris 47:22 Choose your neighbor before your career Subscribe to my channel ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@doctorhoeflinger?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my book: https://doctorhoeflinger.com/products/the-night-he-died-the-harsh-reality-of-teenage-drinking Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhoeflinger *The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor or health professional.*