Newly Meds

Welcome to Newly Med's first Solo podcast episode (Quinn sits this one out!) AND our first ep. after relocating to North Carolina for Quinn's Medical Residency! Heather gets emotional and shares her struggles navigating content creator burnout while doing inner child work/healing. resources: Zone of Genius book "The Big Leap"What is tapping?devotional: Lysa Terkeurst You're Going To Make ItWhat is Inner child healing?tapping for feelings of unworthinesssupplements for luteal phase/mood support: please consult your medical provider. this is not medical advice. 5-HTP, lithium orotate, inositol, Vitex Chaste tree berry , DIM Detox ,Please subscribe and leave us a review! IG: @naturally_heathertiktok: @thatnurseheather

Top tips for acing the interview and landing the job or program. Heather and Quinn discuss the 2 questions they've been asked in every single interview and how they answer them. They describe how they prep for interviews and how important body language and dressing professionally are. Heather and Quinn share the importance of asking the right questions to the interviewer at the end of the interview and which questions are their go-to's. links:IV Guide + digital journal for healthcare workersAmazon Storefront Liketoknow.itTrack your blood sugar with @veristable ($30 off subscription)Natural Cycles 20% offIG: @naturally_heather tiktok: @thatnurseheather

In this episode, Heather and Quinn share deets about their upcoming move to North Carolina for Quinn to start his medical residency. Heather discusses the direction she's taking with her time, energy, and career. They dip into the broad discussion of energy healing and divine feminine/masculine energy as well as limiting beliefs that keep us stuck in jobs we hate! The focus of this episode is engendering a sense of worthiness to have a job you absolutely love and how to create/pray for/manifest that experience. Heather and Quinn discuss the egoic mind and how it prevents people from pursuing their true passions. links:Amazon Storefrontarticle on Inner child healingfind a job in integrative/functional medicineYou Need A BudgetThe Psychology of Money book The Big Leap BookDivine Woman Rising Podcastconnect with us!: newlymedsthepod@gmail.comInstagram tiktok

In this episode we cover Quinn's match day experience and how he made his decision for his top choice. We review the residency application timeline. We also touched on our trip to Mexico and some travel hacks! links: my amazon storefront Quinn's match day reaction tiktokMy favorite travel credit cardpay rent and earn travel points follow Heather on IG (@naturally_heather) and tiktok (@thatnurseheather)

In this episode, we focus in on the pros and cons of inpatient vs outpatient nursing (including remote nursing and travel nursing). Heather shares her personal experience with working various schedules like 3/12s, 4/10s, and 5/8s. Quinn shares his experience being the partner of someone working tough hours. Heather gives advice on how to figure out whether outpatient nursing would be a good fit for you! resources:IG: @naturally_heathertiktok: @thatnurseheather on all things remote nursing, check out @nursefern on IG/tiktok

2:50 - finalizing Quinn's medical residency rank list6:00 - factors we considered when making Quinn's rank list for residency 9:15- New York City rant11:40- What Heather would like to do for work when we move12:20- Nursing niches and how they can level up your career opportunities13:00- Heathers big project: pdf IV Guide for beginners [to be released in March (?)]17:20 - more considerations for our next move18:45- NYC cost of living rant continued lol22:00- NYC energetics 25:00- why I (Heather speaking) am the worst influencer (re: social media anxiety) lmao26:25- 1% Better everyday tips (electrolytes, sleep supplements, light therapy, protein hacks) 32:30- hormonal acne, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, androgen sensitivity, starting spironolactone 35:40- Heather's goals for her future practice 36: 20- Our Valentine's Day plans 39:48 - current financial strategy in consideration of moving soon40:47- current fitness goals and dieting strategy 43:22- current favorite healthy snacks48:36- things we're loving and hating right now49:46- being flexible/balanced/imperfect in the wellness space 50:00- milk frothers vs. milk steamerslinks:Owyn pro elite protein shakesbarebell protein bars (not the "cleanest" ingredients but they're super satiating and don't hurt my tummy) light therapy to support circadian rhythmsleep supplementsvitex (for low progesterone) and DIM (for high estrogen)top supplements (more on inositol here) for PCOS by Dr. Aviva Romm duffel bag linked on my liketoknowit (in my IG or tiktok bio)

In this episode, we discuss a phenomenon referred to as "Toxic Productivity Culture" or "Hustle Culture" that plagues so many of us. We aim to raise awareness, share our experience, and offer some insightful tools to overcome it. The flow of this episode is as followsDefining Toxic Productivity Culture (TPC)Lies were told in TPCPsychological origins of TPC Trademark lifestyle habits/patterns of TPC Productivity Culture in Medicine Tools to overcome TPC and create boundaries that work for YOU resources: Need tutoring or someone to help you on your premed journey? ask for Quinn at Motivate MDFollow Laura Vater, MD on instagram (she is a huge advocate for physicians in training Article read by Quinn: Healing the Professional Culture of Medicinemy Amazon Storefront follow Heather on tiktok & instagram

Happy 2023! In this episode we unpack: highlights of 2022Biggest struggle/setback of 2022What we're most excited for in 2023Self growth goals for 2023 Celebrating our first wedding anniversary Our thoughts on getting married in medical schoolOur current marriage role dynamic Is marriage hard?Episode resources: You Need a Budgetthe food tracking app we use for weight lossFollow Heather on Instagram : @naturally_heatherand tiktok: @thatnurseheather

It's the most wonderful time of the year (to be working..?). In this episode, Heather and Quinn discuss ways to make working in healthcare during the holidays as positive of an experience as possible. Heather discusses her first year working during the holidays and how to strategically plan your holiday scheduling while working the bedside. Heather and Quinn discuss choosing a field in healthcare that works for you while understanding the sacrifices that come with it. Heather mentions some winter blues self-care/health optimization tips and resources. Follow Heather on instagram (@naturally_heather) and tiktok (@thatnurseheather)resources; Immune support supplements (prevention is key!)Sun Lamp (great for night shift workers/seasonal affective disorder)Dr. Andrew Huberman podcast (optimize your sleep, happiness, light exposure etc)

Heather discusses how and why she became interested in integrative medicine and how she got her current job as an integrative medicine intravenous and injection RN in NYC. She discusses her own personal health journey and how it lead her to discovering functional medicine. She opens up about her experience at the bedside and how she made her way to integrative nursing. Mentioned in the pod:~luxury~ tote bag ; ) -Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Palette “Cleaner” alternative to makeup by Mario palette https://bit.ly/3hQjGIb-Our wedding fragrance (MFK gentle fluidity silver & gold) What is functional medicine:Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine The easiest way to apply for jobs: indeed.com

Quinn and Heather do a casual Q+A with each other. When did Quinn know he wanted to marry HeatherWhat are people surprised to find out about HeatherQuinn gives dating adviceHeather's favorite podcasts at the momentQuinn and Heather answer whether they have any regrets or not If Heather could be remembered for one thing, what would it be?Quinn answers the most challenging and rewarding thing about our relationship/getting married youngWho does Heather look up to in her field?resources:Heather's amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/naturally_heatherPodcasts: The Skinny Confidential Him & Her PodcastThe Ed Mylett showWomens health resource:ON Health with Dr. Aviva Romm https://avivaromm.com/

Mental Health in Healthcare: therapy in medical school, social media, pre-shift anxiety, integrative/holistic approach to anxiety Episode 5 Dealing with mental health concerns in medical school Quinn answers: Would it be weird to ask med schools in interviews how they support mental health?Do you think there's a place in medicine for people with pre-existing anxiety/depression -Do medical schools offer therapy for students?Heather discusses how being a content creator has affected her mental health How the pandemic has changed systemic beliefs regarding mental health Heather speaks on pre-shift anxiety and realistic tools to cope Making mistakes as a new grad Leaving the bedside/nightshift Heather skims the surface on the integrative medicine approach to anxiety HPA axis dysregulationCompromised gut integrityNutritional deficiencyResources:Aritzia sweatsuit (lol) https://www.aritzia.com/us/en/product/new-cozy-fleece-boyfriend-sweatpant/109935.html?dwvar_109935_color=4425https://www.aritzia.com/us/en/product/cozy-fleece-boyfriend-hoodie/92133.html?dwvar_92133_color=19451The integrative/functional approach to anxiety:What is EFT (emotional freedom technique) tapping? https://www.healthline.com/health/eft-tappingarticle: https://chriskresser.com/functional-medicine-approach-to-anxiety/“Brain maker” by David Perlmutter, MD: https://amzn.to/3VYE35tFind an integrative medicine practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/Supplements:L-Theanine/GABA https://amzn.to/3MZEMj0Stress Calm homeopathic tablets: https://amzn.to/3N1bbpbMagnesium powder: https://amzn.to/3zaSslsNight time cortisol support: https://amzn.to/3eYETyAinstagram: @naturally_heather Tiktok: @thatnurseheather

episode 4 | different medical school clerkship schedules medical school "clerkships" vs nursing school "clinicals"working different schedules as a nurse from bedside to outpatientwhy I left endoscopy (4/10 hr shifts) for IV nursing (5/8 hour shifts-- "9-5") how we go on dates with our budget in mind When we fit our meals and workouts in, joining a gym, tips for working out after work! Heather's oatmeal recipe saving money by meal prepping, our meal prepping strategytips for building a routine you love:adjusting your schedule/workout routine to your unique circadian rhythm habit stackingdon't resist the mundaneLINKS/RESOURCES:Shop my favorites on my Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/naturally_heatherprotein powder I use (not spons): https://www.kachava.com/collections/allNespresso machine I use https://amzn.to/3TuGtqPour budgetting app: youneedabudget.comOur mattress topper https://amzn.to/3rSmlTn

Episode 3 |How Heather made it inadvertently seem like she “had it all figured out” as a micro-influencer but actually did not, in fact, have it “all figured out” Quinn discusses transitioning from undergrad to medical school Heather shares her transition from nursing school to working as a new grad nurseApplying to nursing jobs after school Asking for help and meeting new people How our move to NYC affected our post-grad transition/ isolation and loneliness Lessons we've learned Our best advice for ages 20-25Know ya boo: Heather's favorite flowers, Quinn's caffeine consumption, and something super deep involving the enneagram???Resources mentioned (not sponsored) Our ring: ouraring.comHeather's favorite budgeting tool: youneedabudget.com books: “Loving What is” by Byron Katie https://amzn.to/3LX8m8h“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle https://amzn.to/3StVRmRhttps://www.youtube.com/c/EckhartTolle

Episode 2 | Quinn and Heather discuss how they chose their careers in healthcare as well as the beginning of their love story. Quinn reveals which specialty he's chosen to pursue and why. Heather speaks on how spirituality intersected with her decision to pursue nursing and the job changes she's had within the field. She discusses how she found integrative medicine and what nursing in the field entails. She also touches on her redirection after nursing school to pursue medicine, how that did not work out, and her current career aspirations.shoot us an email, we'd love to here your feedback + any questions/topics you'd like us to discuss on the pod:newlymedsthepod@gmail.comLINKS:my “sleepy tea” (stress calm magnesium): https://amzn.to/3rguLUhHeather on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatnurseheather?lang=enHeather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/naturally_heather/

We introduce our intentions and mission behind this podcast. Our mini intro into ourselves and our goals. We speak on our individual passions and what we want to bring to you. Thanks for listening!