Prescriptions for the Heart

Violence against women is a public health crisis, and as nurse practitioners, we're here to shed light on the issue, provide support, and empower survivors. In this podcast, we'll discuss the physical, emotional, and societal impacts of gender-based violence, explore resources for healing & most importantly speak with Patricia Castillo! In case you don't know who Ms Castillo is and what she's done for the San Antonio community, read below

Prescriptions for the Heart is on a Roll for 2025! Did you take a listen to our previous episode that we uncovered from our vault?Well, now we are moving forward and upward continuing this season of love, loss, and restoration!On this episode Lizette and Erica unwrap the Honor System and how to show up for your people, past and present. Lizette details how she honors her loved ones that have passed with love and creativity. While Erica shares insights of how to continue loving your people today despite pain, loss, and grief.You don't want to miss out on this beautiful February episode on love and how to honor your tribe (past and present). Plus some bonus tips on self care and how we made a SELF CARE BINGO card for the new year!

Mini-series on healing, transformation and love (maybe)Season 3. Episode 5

Picking up where we left off last fall & sorting out how to "show up" for your people. Asking not what you can do for your person but rather stating what you'll do - if and when they're ready.Asking if they want to talk about it, solutions or distractions?Showing up in unique ways. Erica and Lizette share their experiences on how their friends showed up for them in recent times and in unique ways.L: look at them; Be presentO: open up to their pain; ask questions about what they're going throughV: validate their experienceE: express your loveRemember there are people who show up for you because of what you mean to them...there are people who don't show up for you because of what you mean to them. Share your word of the year!! Erica's is hope & Lizette's word is stewardship. Tell us what it is and what it means to you.Closing this first episode of 2025 by thanking all of those special people that have shown up for us in 2024!!Show links below:Erica's blogposthttps://www.heartofericajane.com/post/the-color-of-hope%20The Nightingale (book club party of ✌

Welcome to another episode of Prescriptions for the Heart! On this third episode Lizette and Erica continue to unpack the layers of grief to include the journey of healing. This is no easy feat as there is no one way to grieve or heal. On this episode Lizette and Erica dive deep into what continues to support and nourish them as they both embark on a voyage of healing, transformation, and self-discovery! The layers of healing are very individualized and personal, there is no set of blue prints that make any one way easier or less arduous. Our hope is that our stories of healing can offer some insight that continues to offer light and nourishment. Discussing how to heal physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Regular exercise - walking, yoga everyday can boost your mood and improve health. Nourishing your body with regular meals and staying hydrated. Make sleep a priority. Try a relaxing activity like journaling, painting, coloring, or grounding. Set goals and priorities for healing journey. Seeing past the next 24hrs. Practicing gratitude. Staying connected to your people and your community. When to seek professional help? If you are experiencing severe or distressing symptoms that have lasted 2 weeks or more, like: difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite or unplanned weight changes, difficulty getting out of bed in the morning because of mood, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in things you usually find enjoyable , irritability to complete usual tasks and activities, feelings of irritability, frustration, or restlessness. Plug in, share, and like as we offer modalities of healing that can accompany your own individual journey and stay tuned for our next episode as we offer creative, loving ways to show up for people who are grieving Blessings to you Prescriptions for the Heart --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heartrx/support

Lizette shares her recent diagnosis and recovery from surgery. She was recently diagnosed with left hemifacial spasms (HFS) and underwent a microvascular decompression surgery (MVD) to help correct/alleviate the spasms. Hemifacial spasm is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle contractions on one side of the face. The facial muscles are controlled by the facial nerve. The cause of hemifacial spasm is most often a blood vessel touching or pulsing against a facial nerve. A facial nerve injury or a tumor also can cause it. She shares her story to shed light on the minor symptoms or ailments that often go unnoticed. We encourage everyone to make sure they are connected to a caring, thorough provider who is going to listen to your concerns. Remember - we can all do hard things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heartrx/support

In life's journey, our most profound struggles often pave the way for our greatest victories. What seems like insurmountable pain or hardship can transform into a powerful testimony of resilience and faith. Each challenge or loss we endure is an opportunity for growth, and through God's grace, our stories can and will inspire others facing similar trials. On this episode, Erica walks us through her journey of love and grief for her late husband, Jason. Her description of Jason's brave battle with Glioblastoma and their inspiring love story is a beautiful testament that love is real and can endure all things. www.gbmresearch.org www.heartofericajane.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heartrx/support

Its been a Minute so Let's Catch up! As always Prescriptions for the Heart was created in 2021 to inspire, motivate, and create a space for Kindness Sprinkled with Positivity. Lizette and Erica dive into S2E2 with a discussion on strategies for Time Management. But it's more than just being on time… By Prioritizing the important things, Avoiding Multi-tasking (if/when you can), Eliminating Distractions (yep, that's you social media), Practicing the art of delegating & Setting those Boundaries to Ensure a positive work/life balance. So, take a quick break from looking at your Apple Watch & let's get in sync so we can be a little happier and a little kinder. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

We are all about living our life authentically, passionately and sharing it with You! It's February and it's all about emotional wellness! Lizette and Erica dive deep into the Heart to uncover habits of emotional well-being! Understanding your own emotions and most importantly how to describe your emotions in words, thoughts and actions! Essentially, we all have living Road Maps with different journeys and paths that led us to who we are today. One basic key to life is understanding who we are, what emotionally drives us, understanding our triggers while taking into account our past and upbringing. We are so excited to bring you this episode where we discuss emotional intelligence and communicating how you actually feel! We unravel so much to include a book we are actually reading: Atlas of the Heart (https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/). Please feel free to follow along and send us any comments. We would love to hear from you! Don't forget to share and leave a review! This helps us create more Uplifting content! Many Blessings to You! Enjoy! Lizette and Erica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Say Goodbye to 2021 and Hello to 2022!! We are beyond excited to Share this very last episode of the Year with so much more to come! Listen in on 2021 highlights and all of our proudest moments! It's been a Great 1st year learning all the in's and outs of Podcasting and we look forward to SO MUCH MORE! You don't want to miss this last episode! Sneak peak on things to come in 2022!! Happy New Year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Holiday Edition. Erica and Lizette play catch up and talk about Christmas Past, Present & Future. From tamales, loteria to elf on the shelf and nativity scenes - the girls cover all traditions that we all love to prep for and celebrate. It's Most definitely The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and this season our only wish is that you have a holiday that is Merry and Bright! We are beyond excited to share in all of our Christmas loves and the things that make our holidays special! Can you guess who loves to bake and who doesn't? Or who prefers Spiked Egg nog? We Most definitely share Christmas Past, Present, & Future! We hope you enjoy Our Christmas Story! Wishing you the Very Best! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Don't forget to click below for one of our favorite Christmas playlist!

Erica and Lizette talk about the art of practicing gratitude in everyday life and the amazing health benefits that come with being gracious, grateful and happily fulfilled. They emphasize two key components with the art of gratitude by 1) affirming the good things we have received and 2) acknowledging the role other people play in providing our lives with goodness. Amazing health benefits you may get from practicing gratitude include (but not limited to): strengthening your immune system, improve sleep patterns, increase optimism, joy, pleasure and decrease depression, being more helpful and generous and decreasing isolation and loneliness.  Erica writes about gratitude for wellbeing in her latest blogpost (https://www.ericajaneyoga.com/post/gratitude-for-wellbeing). She begins by writing on practicing the state of gratitude with positive thinking and watching your language - specifically with how you speak to yourself. Be gentle to YOUrself! Erica provides the audience with some helpful ways to initiate the practice of gratitude. By easily noticing and appreciating your surroundings to journaling things that make you reflect on the positive but also the negative in your life - you are able to learn and be grateful for everyday experiences in life. Using your 5 senses is also key in recognizing gratitude for your existence, your life, your being. The miracle of your body and the beauty behind the restorative energy the art of gratitude will provide.  Take a listen and begin your practice...the practice of gratitude. You won't be disappointed :) Additional topics mentioned:  Young Men's Service League (https://ymsl.org/) Austin City Limits (https://www.aclfestival.com/) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Lessons on forgiveness and why it can actually do a body good to let go and forgive those who have hurt you. Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult to forgive someone? Or maybe you need someone to forgive you? How do you get there and is it possible to move on from the hurt or memories? Erica and Lizette share their stories on forgiveness. It may not always be easy but it's definitely worth it. An inside job that takes work and self-compassion. Also, consider reading Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again by Lysa TerKeurst. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Sweet 16: Lizette and Erica get together after a relaxing, summer break. Erica shares her recent vacation with her dad and hubby and also discusses how she felt traveling during this whole masking and vaccination resistance.  She even made an awesome YouTube vid for yoga on the beach! See link below! After her beautiful trip, Erica was able to reflect on her experiences by the ocean and the new meaning it brought to her. Blogpost linked below! The girls give a recap on their first ever girls' retreat where family/friends came together for yoga, meditation and brunch. Lizette's son started high school this year and she shares what she's done to help prepare them both. Here are some helpful articles on parenting those crazy teens: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_ways_to_change_your_parenting_in_the_teenage_years https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/adolescence.html Links to topics discussed on today's show:  Good Day Sunshine w/ Erica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSYh0vlrROM Vacation to Clear the Clutter https://www.ericajaneyoga.com Pure Heart: https://www.pureheartfoods.com/ LINK TO ROCKPORT AIR B&B https://abnb.me/HpCur368fjb --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Erica and Lizette are excited to speak with Dr. Elizabeth Hughes this week. As a board certified dermatologist, Dr. Hughes provides insight on how to properly care for your skin whether it's with a quick 2-minute daily routine or with a chemical peel. She explains that not everything is for everyBODY & we couldn't agree more. Skin care is really individualized and can be more about what you put into your body than what you put on it. Dr. Hughes also helps us identify when it's clinically appropriate to consult a dermatologist and why advanced aesthetics should be centered around setting realistic expectations with the right healthcare provider - someone that you know and trust. A great interview with one of the smartest women we know and at one of the coolest office spaces we've ever been to. Located at 6712 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, Texas - Hughes Clinic and staff (plus her doctor dog, Roscoe), help provide an excellent and personalized experience. With over 16 years of experience in medical, surgical, pediatric and adult dermatological care, Dr. Hughes also offers laser treatments, medical grade chemical peels & advanced aesthetics. The girls hope to educate you on the best skin care techniques and how to find what is best for you and your skin. Follow Dr. Hughes here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_hughes_dermatology/ Check out her site and services here: https://elizabethhughesdermatology.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Erica and Lizette are joined this week by Sonia Moreno-Rogers, founder of Nurses Care Hub. Nurses Care Hub is a modern digital huddle, created in 2019 as an educational platform for nurses and other caregiving professionals, to enhance the delivery of exemplary patient and family-centered care and to augment nursing excellence. Nurses Care Hub inspires mastery of seminal skills for nurse practitioners, nurses, nursing students and other care providers (https://nursescarehub.com/). https://m.facebook.com/events/1520898941581112/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A423007925575533%7D%7D%5D%22%7D&refsrc=deprecated&_rdr Born and raised in San Antonio, Sonia earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Houston with a major in public relations and minor in Spanish. She earned a master's degree in public administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy.  She is an advocate and a pioneer visionary taking her role in nursing beyond just the 8-12hr shift. Her passion and commitment will inspire you and make you want to take the next step with your passion and ideas.   Listen in on her story of how she started her journey in public health, who inspired her to live beyond the ordinary and find out why she does what she does! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

This week the girls catch up on their crazy summer. The 4th of July weekend was a blast! From traveling to dealing with a summer cold, Erica and Lizette talk about everything in between that can make it easier to get by. Packing, false eyelashes, DJ Kaled? what? and protecting your energy are just a few topics discussed this week.  Watch Erica's Mini Yoga Session: Sun Salutations!  https://youtu.be/qYs2lrtrG_Q Learn how to protect your energy when you are in a new social setting or face an overwhelming situation and also learn how to recharge your energy once it has been depleted. Here are some helpful tips that may help you: 1. Prayer 2. Music 3. Exercise 4. Cooking a healthy meal 5. Listening to positive affirmations 6. Focus on gratitude 7. Journaling 8. Surrounding yourself with good people 9. Going to a place that makes you feel good 10. Phone/FaceTime a friend --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

This week Lizette and Erica talk about their experiences and relationships with work besties. Should you have one or need one to make your work day a little less blah? We think so but like everything else healthy boundaries are important for that work - life balance. Increased motivation, happiness and accountability are a few benefits to having yourself a 'work bestie'. You or your employees are more likely to stay in a position/company if you have a positive experience at work and enjoy the people you work with day in and day out. A co-worker that you can trust may share important goals, interests and values that make collaboration and team work more effective. So what do you do if you don't have that 'work bestie'? Lizette and Erica give some advice on ways to connect with a potential work bestie. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

This week Erica and Lizette talk about initial encounters (of the 3rd kind) with your PCP (NP/PA/MD). What to ask and how to set boundaries, for both patients and providers alike. So many things to consider when deciding on the right health care provider for you and your family. If you haven't already found your perfect match (in health care), take a listen and find out how. Resources for patients in search of a qualified health care professional: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=Physician&redirect=true https://credentialsmatter.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

This week the girls introduce you to Priscilla Gomez - a young, creative and inspiring entrepreneur who specializes in the art of making a damn, good pancake (or waffle). Pure Heart Foods offer the purest and true ingredients for your dietary needs.  Find more info at: https://www.pureheartfoods.com As a mom struggling to recover from extreme auto-immune dysfunction and lyme disease, Priscilla had a list of debilitating symptoms due to extreme inflammation. She decided a change of diet was needed to get on a path to better health. On this quest, Priscilla sought to find a pancake mix that both met her dietary needs, and tasted good enough to fulfil her son's request for pancakes for special weekend brunches. Priscilla's search for a grain-free pancake mix that didn't include added sugars, or have added gums, preservatives or fillers, proved to be quite difficult. After trying out several unsatisfactory store-bought options, she took on the challenge to create her own. Her repeated experiments in the kitchen led to a pancake recipe all could enjoy, and now she is sharing it, along with a new products, with you! Priscilla Gomez is born and raised in San Antonio and currently manufactures all of her Pure Heart Products in the Westside of downtown San Antonio. She hopes to continue to expand Pure heart to create more jobs and opportunities in the city and influence the adoption of higher health and nutrition standards for her community.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Welcome to Podcast #9! Where Lizette and Erica have the honor to interview Family Physician and Life Coach, Dr. Daisy Ramirez from San Antonio. An intelligent, caring, beautiful mother of 3 amazing children Dr. Ramirez embraces the life of living a full circle. Born in San Francisco, she relocated to her parents home country of Guatemala as a young girl. There she completed her medical school training only to find herself returning to the US to begin her Family practice. Working as a young mother, studying, and training for her medical boards while never loosing site of her physician goals, Dr. Ramirez found herself questioning her life. Listen in and hear the pivotal game changer that propelled her Life, family, and career! Dr Daisy Ramirez brings us an honest, raw, real life conversation on how she stumbled across Life coaching for weight loss which ultimately led her to a journey of self discovery, empowerment, and self- fulfillment. You do not want to miss this real, live conversation where we unravel ● What is a Life Coach? ●Who needs a Life Coach? ●What is the difference between a Lifecoach and a Therapist? ●Plus...Bonus listen in on an actual mini life coaching session! Dr. Daisy Ramirez is Intelligent, Beautiful, Raw, Real, and Uplifting. She is a True Prescription for the Heart! Interested in Lifecoaching? Schedule your Lifecoaching session today with Dr. Daisy Ramirez @ https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20885983 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

This week - the girls talk about clothes…what's in, what's out and how their fashion has evolved (Dressing like a 40 year old vs a 20 year old). So many hours are spent trying to figure out what to wear & we cover all the basic essentials to make your closet or capsule wardrobe complete. Starting with the classic jean, the clear or nude heel, the trendy white sneakers, the snatching body suit & last but not least - the very important LBD. Fashion during COVID? Was there even such a thing? Also - what's it like to dress for work (virtually)! Affordable Custom design T-shirts by Raul Garza (Owner) (210) 350-2425 Check out our cool shirts on IG!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Lizette and Erica sit down with Tiffany Teer to get an inside look on what things were like for teachers, students, administrators and parents during the 2020-21 school year. So many ups, downs and countless changes - Tiffany describes how the school year ended, began and came around again during the most trying of times (COVID-19).  Tiffany Teer began her career as an educator at Brooks Oaks Academy in 2016. Although her passion lies with 3rd & 4th graders, she has also taught Pre-K, 1st and 2nd grades. Tiffany is certified as a Pre-K teacher - General Education. After 12 years in the classroom, her journey has led her to a leadership role as an Instructional Coach where she is able to share her knowledge and experience of data analysis and instruction with other colleagues. Tiffany is married to Aaron and they have an amazing 4 year old son, Kellen (who keeps them both super busy). Whether you're a parent that is homeschooling your children or a parent that is sending their kids off to school (in-person/virtual), you will definitely appreciate listening to what some of our educators have gone through this year. Hopefully, we are all able to show a little GRACE to our students/kids and teachers while we navigate the unknown, uncharted territory of teaching in the wild...the COVID wild.    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

This week Lizette and Erica introduce listeners to a close friend, Beth Zimbicki. Beth is a Registered Dietician with over 23 years of experience. She has specialized in diabetic nutrition for both pediatric and adult populations. Her scope goes beyond the fork and knife as she also integrates Doterra essential oils to help with healing and other common ailments.  Beth shares her journey in discovering the many benefits of essential oils and walks us all through some of her favorite oils and what they can be used for.  https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/bethanyz https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/citrus-bliss-oil https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/balance-grounding-blend-oil Healthy Tips to get a jumpstart on a healthy diet: Add veggies to any/all meals that you can Decrease or discontinue consumption of highly processed foods Cook at home/Take your time and have a sit-down meal https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/veggetti-pro-tabletop-spiralizer-vegetable-cutter/1044113797 She also promises to come back to dig deeper into how food can mitigate symptoms of mental disorders, diabetes and provide other helpful tips on nutrition.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Lizette and Erica talk about their experiences with Earthing. Earthing (Grounding) is essentially just putting your bare feet on the ground. Health benefits of Earthing include but not limited to: Improved Mood Improved Sleep Decreased Pain Decreased Stress Improved Wound Healing Improved Immunity Decreased Jet-lag How can you Earth/Ground on a daily basis? Have your morning coffee outside Take one meal outside (lunch/dinner) Feel/touch your favorite tree Sit/stand on the sidewalk Stand under the moon/stars at night before bed and take deep breaths Go on a hike to Pedernales Falls State Park! https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls Watch The Earthing Movie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ddtR0XDVU Music by: Sunny Travel - Nico Staf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Erica and Lizette dive into what self-care means and the benefits of unapologetically practicing it. https://www.ericajaneyoga.com/ https://www.ericajaneyoga.com/post/100-self-care-tips --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Erica and Lizette talk about what celebrating with intention means to them and what you can do to find your new version of partying and praying. Luis Miguel: Netfilx series: https://www.netflix.com/title/80191236 Jazz TX: https://jazztx.com Bumble: https://bumble.com/ Pray the Rosary: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mollappsonline.rosaryaudiocatholic&hl=en_US&gl=US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

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Erica and Lizette talk about how their friendship started and how it's going. Two girls in grad-school become life long besties. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support

Erica and Lizette talk about nursing and how Covid has changed the dynamics of everyday patient care. Depression Screening Tool: https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/patient-health-questionnaire.pdf Alcohol Screening Tool: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/QETZFZLBsJbtPmVNVCgA7Z Lice Angels: https://www.theliceangels.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartrx/support