Contracted and Committed
A real-talk podcast about love, travel physical therapy, and building a life together on the move. Hosted by Kelsey (a travel PT) and Tristen (her husband and copilot in all things temporary), each episode dives into the honest, hilarious, and heartfelt moments that come with choosing adventure and commitment.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2025
Mini 9: Travel PT in a Crisis: Natural Disaters, Pandemics & Plan B
🚨 Mini Episode 9: Travel PT in a Crisis: Natural Disasters, Pandemics & Plan B
What happens when your contract is cut short—or the world shuts down? In this episode, we’re diving into real-life crisis…
Episode 9: Money, Minimalism, and Moving Vans
Episode 9: Money, Minimalism, and Moving Vans
In this episode, we unpack the real cost of life on the move—financially, emotionally, and physically. From trimming the budget to ditching excess baggag…
Mini 8: The Biggest Myth About The Travel Life
🌍 Mini Episode 8: The Biggest Myth About the Travel Life
Is the travel PT lifestyle really all beaches, mountains, and perfect contracts? In this episode, I’m calling out the biggest myth we hear abou…
Episode 8: He Doesn't Work in Healthcare-Here's How That Works
In this episode, the hosts explore the unconventional role of a key team member who, despite not having a traditional healthcare background, plays an essential role in improving healthcare systems. T…
Mini 7: Weekend Warrior: Making The Most of Your Days Off
🌄 Mini Episode 7: Weekend Warrior – Making the Most of Your Days Off
You're not just a traveling PT—you’re a traveler. In this mini episode, I’m sharing how we make the most of our days off to explore…
Episode 7: Making A Home Wherever We Go: Tips For Cozy Living in New Places
Episode 7: Making A Home Wherever We Go: Tips for Cozy Living in New Places
In this episode, we’re diving into simple, practical ways to make any space feel like home—no matter where your contract tak…
Mini 6: Documenting Efficiently in a New EMR
🖥️ Mini Episode 6: Documenting Efficiently in a New EMR
Starting a new contract often means learning a brand-new EMR—and fast. In this mini episode, I’m breaking down simple strategies to help you doc…
Episode 6: Starting Over In a New City
Episode 6: Starting Over in a New City
New city, new contract, new challenges. In this episode, we share honest tips for adjusting fast, finding your rhythm, and making a new place feel like home—with…
Mini 5: PT Gear I Can't Live Without On The Road
🎒 Mini Episode 5: PT Gear I Can’t Live Without on the Road
Ever wonder what essentials a traveling PT really needs? In this quick episode, I’m sharing the tried-and-true gear that always makes it into…
Bonus 1: "Cheers to 29-Life, Lessons & Laughs"
Kelsey reflects on 28 — the highs, lows, and everything in between — and shares what she’s carrying into 29. Tristen joins to give the husband POV and toast to the year ahead. Real talk, real laughs,…
Episode 5: Healthcare On The Road: What They Don't Tell You
Episode 5: Healthcare On The Road: What They Don’t Tell You
We pull back the curtain on what it really means to manage healthcare as a traveling clinician. From insurance gaps and finding providers on…
Mini 4: Housing Hacks for the Traveling PT
🏠 Mini Episode 4: Housing Hacks for the Traveling PT
Struggling to find short-term housing that’s safe, affordable, and close to your assignment? In this episode, we break down our top housing hacks f…
Episode 4: Our Travel Fights: What We've Learned (and What We Still Mess Up)
Episode 4: Our Travel Fights – What We've Learned (and What We Still Mess Up)
In this episode, we’re getting real about the arguments that pop up on the road. From stress-induced bickering to communic…
Mini 3: How to talk to your recuiter (without settling)
🎙️ Mini Episode 3: How to Talk to Your Recruiter (Without Settling)
Feel like you’re walking on eggshells during contract negotiations? You’re not alone. In this mini episode, we share practical tips …
Episode 3: When Work Is Temporary, But Love is Long-Term
Episode 3: When Work Is Temporary, But Love is Long-Term
This episode explores the tension between the fleeting nature of jobs and the enduring bonds of relationships. It follows individuals who face …
Mini 2: Top 3 Red Flags in a Travel PT Contract
🎙️ Mini Episode 2: Top 3 Red Flags in a Travel PT Contract
Not all contracts are created equal — and knowing what to watch out for can save you major headaches down the road. In this quick episode, we…
Episode 2: We Moved Every 13 Weeks and Stayed Married
Episode 2: We Moved Every 13 Weeks and Stayed Married
What happens when your marriage lives out of a suitcase? In this episode, we share how constant relocation shaped our relationship—for better or w…
Mini 1: The One Question To Ask Every Recruiter
🎙️ Mini Episode 1: The One Question To Ask Every Recruiter
Before you get dazzled by housing stipends or hourly rates, there's one key question that can reveal a recruiter's transparency, priorities, …
Episode 1: Our Origin Story: From Frist Date to First Contract.
Episode 1: Our Origin Story – From First Date to First Contract
Welcome to the very first episode of Contracted & Committed! 🎙️
We’re kicking things off by sharing our origin story—how we met, made som…
Contracted & Committed: Teaser Trailer
We’re so excited to announce our brand new podcast, Contracted & Committed! If you're into travel physical therapy, juggling marriage while moving, and living a nontraditional lifestyle, this show is…