Podcasts about registered nurses

Is chronic pain really an inevitable part of aging—or could it be a warning sign that deeper imbalances are affecting your healthspan, mobility, and quality of life? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with physical therapist, registered nurse, educator, and functional wellness expert,Stacey Roberts, about the root causes of chronic pain and why conventional treatments often focus on symptom relief instead of true healing. Stacey explains how chronic inflammation, food sensitivities, hormone imbalance, gut health issues, biomechanics, and lifestyle factors can all contribute to persistent pain and reduced function. Listeners will learn how a personalized, root-cause approach may help reduce pain naturally, restore mobility, improve resilience, and support healthy aging and longevity. Stacey Roberts is the Founder of New You Health and Wellness and creator of The Pain-Free Formula. She is a licensed Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, educator, and functional wellness practitioner with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Her work spans orthopaedics, sports medicine, chronic pain, pelvic health, women's health, and functional wellness. Stacey specializes in uncovering the root causes of chronic pain through an integrative approach that includes biomechanics, nutrition, hormone balance, gut health, and lifestyle medicine. Her current mission is to help people reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and reclaim quality of life without relying solely on medications, injections, or surgery. She is also the host of The Pain-Free Formula Podcast and the author of multiple books on women's health and hormones. Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and introduction  03:54 – Stacey's journey from physical therapy to functional medicine  05:00 – Discovering the connection between gluten sensitivity and chronic pain  10:27 – Why pain is a protective signal rather than the enemy  15:07 – Muscle cramps, nutrient deficiencies, hormones, and gut health  17:52 – Optimizing versus personalizing nutrition for pain relief  18:44 – Food sensitivity testing and unexpected inflammatory triggers  23:03 – The story behind The Pain-Free Formula  26:11 – Hidden risks of long-term NSAID and pain medication use  27:10 – The gut-joint connection and holistic pain management  30:46 – First steps for people who feel they have tried everything  32:57 – Key takeaways for reclaiming health, mobility, and independence  Connect with Stacey Roberts  New You Health and Wellness : https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-roberts-pt-rn-mba-msn-6a26997    https://www.youtube.com/@newyouhealthandwellness2178  The Pain-Free Formula (Book)  The Pain-Free Formula Podcast  Connect with Your Host,  Dr. Gillian Lockitch Email: Askdrgill@gmail.com Email me for complimentary iintroduction to Growing Older Living Younger  website: https://www.askdrgill.com/

How do we reclaim the narrative of modern nursing across generations? In this episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley sits down with extraordinary nurses, advocates, and authors Tilda Shalof and Lisa Mochrie to discuss their powerful new book, The Handover: A Nurse's Last Shift. Separated by a 40-year career gap, Tilda Shalof and Lisa Mochrie share their inspiring personal journeys through nursing to show that despite a lifetime of different experiences, we have far more in common than what divides us. At its heart, this episode is about the vital importance of nurses sharing their own stories—because when we write our own narratives, we reclaim our power. Together, they deliver a masterclass in perseverance, nurse mentorship, and finding your voice. They dive deep into why authentic storytelling is the ultimate tool for bridging generational divides, healing the healer, and driving systemic advocacy in healthcare. What We Discuss in This Episode: Why Nurses Must Share Their Stories: The critical importance of taking back our narrative, sharing our lived experiences, and refusing to let others define what it means to be a nurse. Bridging the 40-Year Gap: How a veteran nurse and a newer generation nurse found common ground, proving that the core of the nursing experience transcends time. The Power of Storytelling: Why sharing our raw, unfiltered experiences is crucial to changing the public perception of the nursing profession. Navigating Systemic Challenges: Honest strategies for tackling burnout, staffing shortages, and institutional hurdles in healthcare today. The Importance of Mentorship: How experienced chapters can uplift the next generation, and how new nurses can find the guidance they deserve. The Handover Book: The inspiration behind their book and how it serves as a love letter—and a wake-up call—to the nursing world. Career Longevity: Practical advice for protecting your mental health and thriving at every stage of your nursing career. Meet the Guests: Tilda Shalof was a staff nurse in the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Toronto General Hospital for thirty years. She is the best-selling author of several memoirs, including A Nurse's Story, and was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2025 for her profound contributions to nursing education. Lisa Mochrie is a Registered Nurse, Team Lead, and Nursing Educator based in Burlington, Ontario.Recognized for her compassionate clinical practice and dedication to mentoring, she was honored by her students with the Most Valuable Professor Award in 2025. Where to Find the Guests & Buy the Book: Grab your copy of The Handover: A Nurse's Last Shift: Available now through University of Toronto Press or your favorite local bookstore! Connect with Tilda Shalof: IG- @nurse.tilda Connect with Lisa Mochrie: IG- @lisa_mochrie Connect with The Gritty Nurse: Website: www.grittynurse.com Instagram: @GrittyNursePod Twitter/X: @GrittyNurse Facebook: The Gritty Nurse With Amie Archibald Varley Support the Show: If you loved this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it helps other nurses find our community!

Ever felt completely alone in a crowded room? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, host Sarah Dawkins exposes the hidden physical toll of "engineered loneliness" and our universal fear of judgment.Drawing from her early days as a professional trainer, where standing in front of groups triggered intense anxiety, Sarah breaks down the biology of social rejection. Discover why your ancient nervous system treats a room full of judging eyes the exact same way it treats a predatory threat, keeping you stuck in chronic, low-grade fight-or-flight.Living in "performance mode" is an exhausting survival adaptation that spikes cortisol, alters digestion and creates chronic inflammation, muscle tension and sleep issues. If you've been hiding behind a mask of total perfection to stay safe, no amount of supplements or diets can fix a nervous system that feels fundamentally unseen.Key Information 01:44 The Root of Public Speaking Anxiety: The universal fear of public speaking is rarely about the act of talking itself; it is a profound, deep-seated fear of social judgment and rejection.02:13 The Health Toll of Social Isolation: Chronic fear of how we are perceived creates "engineered loneliness"—a severe biological stressor that quietly drains our physical health.04:49 The Trap of the Performance Mask: Living life as a performance to avoid criticism creates a protective character, meaning people only connect with a mask rather than who we truly are.05:53 The Nervous System and Social Threats: The ancient human nervous system cannot differentiate between physical danger (like a predator) and social rejection, triggering an ongoing state of fight-or-flight.06:50 Physical Symptoms of Evaluation Anxiety: Over time, policing our behavior to prevent judgment manifests as tangible physical issues like chronic inflammation, insomnia, gut problems, and muscle tension.10:46 Fear of Judgment as a Survival Adaptation: Fearing criticism is not a fixed personality flaw; it is an intelligent, systemic adaptation designed to prioritize group acceptance over individual authenticity.Ready to break free from old patterns? Learn more about the Freedom Framework and book a chat using the link below!

The Outer Realm welcomes the return of Friend and fellow UPRN Host of The Angel Rock Lorilei Potvin Date: July 15th, 2026 EP: 745 DISCUSSION: Jon us for another segment of the Celebrity Mystery Series. Picking up somewhat from where we left off in our last show, discussing Clones, we will explore the possibility of Time Travel as it seems to surface as a conspiratorial hypothesis within the mysterious Celebrity World. Please join us in chat to participate in this open discussion. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support The show by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Lorilei: Lorilei Potvin a Canadian Clairvoyant Medium, Crystal Reiki Master/Energy Healer, Akashic Records Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher/Mentor, Internet Radio Host/Podcaster, Humanitarian Activist & Registered Nurse. She is also very knowledgeable about The Paranormal, having lived in an extremely haunted Home for 11 + years. Lorilei has shared her story on The Travel Channel's “Paranormal Survivor”, in Season 4, Episode 9, called “Demonic Hauntings”(here's a link to the Episode: https://youtu.be/OkoOcAL-Feg Lorilei's 2 shows are “The Angel Rock” on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST & she co-hosts “Beneath The Hollow Moon " with Kerrilynn Shellhorn on Thursday Nights , 7pm-9pm EST, with David Hanzel; both shows are on United Public Radio Network or UPRN, out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Both shows can be seen LIVE-STREAMED from Her YouTube channel below, as well as Our Network YouTube channels, Facebook Page & anywhere podcasts &/or Talk Radio is carried. Find Her Here: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelRock My YouTube channel: https://www.YouTube.com/c/TheAngelRockWithLorileiPotvin If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All !!! A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Host, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and it's producers. For Legal Purposes, all content must be listed and deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Are you burning out in private practice without realizing it? In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Kristin Oja, DNP, founder of STAT Wellness, about optimizing stress resilience and preventing burnout. Kristin shares a functional medicine perspective on why burnout is not always caused by work alone. Often, it is the buildup of stressors outside of work, including sleep, caffeine, exercise, relationships, technology, self-talk, and lack of recovery. Kristin explains the idea of the "stress bucket" and how even good things, like exercise, intermittent fasting, sauna, cold plunge, and high achievement, can become stressors when there is not enough recovery. Gordon and Kristin also talk about why therapists and private practice owners need to pay attention to their inner voice, create healthier boundaries with phones and email, and build small resets into the day between clients. If you are a therapist, counselor, or private practice owner feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stretched too thin, this conversation will help you think differently about burnout and what it really takes to recover. Resources Mentioned In This Episode  Subscribe to YouTube Read the show notes here Watch on YouTube Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Follow us on Instagram Meet Kristin Oja  Kristin obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus, and is a Registered Nurse. She is also an entrepreneur, functional and lifestyle medicine guru, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and lover of everything health and wellness! Passionate about taking a Personalized Medicine approach, Kristin focuses on uncovering the root cause of chronic illness and disease. Taking into account her patients lifestyle, diet, genetics, environment, and stress, each treatment plan is unique and individualized. Kristin has been serving and caring for patients for over 10 years. She strives every day to provide high quality care by doing everything with compassion, integrity, and above all a serving heart. Kristin founded STAT Wellness, which stands for Strength To Achieve Total Wellness, to help transform medicine. Statistically, as a society, we are getting sicker and sicker. At STAT Wellness, we want to partner with you to help you not only look your best but to feel your best by combining the best practices of medicine + movement. Website Instagram Little By Podcast on Instagram

When I asked my friend and colleague Fleur Bickford to come on the podcast, I should have known she would arrive with an outline and a comprehensive plan for teaching.Fleur's expertise in trauma-informed care is deep on so many levels.Fleur Bickford is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a background in labour and delivery, postpartum care and healthcare education. She currently serves as Director of Educational Programming for GOLD Learning. Drawing on her years of clinical experience and a deep commitment to evidence-based, person centred and trauma‑informed education, Fleur designs unique and impactful learning experiences for a global audience of maternal child health care professionals. Her personal areas of interest and expertise are the nervous system, trauma and post traumatic growth. She can be found on Instagram and Threads under the handle @nurturinghealing.To get the whole guide and companion workbook, click and subscribe here: https://ibclcinca.substack.com/p/emerginglactationconsultant1Keep this Conversation Going on LinkedInOlena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olena-dobczansky-msn-rnc-mnn-ibclc-c-onqs-lcce-878b8263/Christine - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinestaricka/If you liked this podcast, please subscribe in your favorite podcast player and give it a 5-star rating!Check out The Breastfeeding Literacy Project here: The Breastfeeding Literacy Project This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe

In today's episode, host Sarah Dawkins sits down with retired US Coast Guard E9 and author Jack Clifford to expose one of the most powerful, underutilized medical devices on the planet: EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation).After being told he needed an emergency triple bypass for severe arterial blockages, Jack took his health into his own hands. Now, with over 600 personal hours logged on an EECP machine, he has successfully grown an entire network of new micro-vasculature to bypass his own blockages.Timestamp of key information 02:32 — The Emergency DiagnosisJack shares how his symptoms started during a run, then becoming short of breath when walking.04:27 — The "Chili Pad" Catalyst. Jack shares how a Christmas gift meant to cool his bed triggered excruciating chest pain at 4:00 AM, forcing him to rush to the ER and revealing the severity of his cardiovascular condition.07:02 — The Danger of "Pump Head". Jack explains his hesitation toward a bypass, highlighting a phenomenon known as "pump head".11:41 — 100% Arterial Blockage. A heart catheterization showed that Jack's arteries were up to 100% blocked and diffuse throughout, meaning there was nothing the doctors could even place a stent into. 14:19 — How EECP Actually Works. Jack discusses how pressurized cuffs on the calves, thighs, and hips inflate sequentially between heartbeats to push blood back up to the heart and brain.15:21 — Rebuilding the Vascular System. Jack explains that by forcing blood through the body multiplies capillaries and arterioles, to naturally grow a biological bypass around his 100% blocked arteries.16:09 — Surprising Full-Body Side Effects. Beyond heart health, Jack and Sarah recap how the massive influx of oxygenated blood successfully reversed his erectile dysfunction, resolved pre-diabetic neuropathy, sharpened his eyesight and cleared up chronic brain fog.27:15 — Reversing Stroke Pain in 13 Days. Jack shares a powerful testimonial of a friend's father who traveled to try the machine after a stroke left him with chronic right-sided pain, leaving 13 days later completely pain-free.29:37 — Jack's #1 Health Tip. When asked for advice for those suffering from angina or coronary insufficiency, Jack emphasizes the importance of tuning out daily digital noise and learning to truly listen to your body's early warning signs before they become a medical emergency.Tune in to discover why the doctor isn't always right, and why there is always hope. Find Jack's work at eecpbook.com and eecplocator.comJack's BioJack Clifford is a retired U.S. Coast Guard E-9 with 21 years of active duty service and the author of EECP: The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine. After being told he needed an emergency triple bypass due to severe coronary artery blockages, he discovered Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and spent the following years researching its science, clinical history, and global use. He has personally used EECP for more than 600 hours. His mission is to help patients and clinicians understand the role circulation plays across multiple systems of the body — and to ensure no patient is told their options have run out before they've heard about EECP.Connect with Jack https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574505561271https://www.facebook.com/jack.g.clifford/https://www.facebook.com/groups/eecpbiohackingWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, International Speaker, Podcast Host and Author of Heal Yourself. With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#eecp #heart

What if your symptoms are not the problem? What if they're actually trying to help you?Today, we explore a different perspective on health, illness and healing. Rather than seeing symptoms as signs that the body is broken, what if they are intelligent messages from a body that is trying to protect, adapt and communicate with you?Sarah shares insights from her own healing journey from autoimmune disease, chronic pain, depression, adrenal exhaustion and other health challenges, as well as what she has learned through years of supporting others on their healing journeys.In this episode, you'll discover:

How can leaders create healthier workplace cultures for their teams?Meet Dr. Melanie Gray!Dr. Gray is a Registered Nurse of over 25 years and trauma-informed leadership expert from Wisconsin. She shares her transition from nursing to helping leaders create healthier workplace cultures.Dr. Gray's experience during COVID-19, particularly seeing the impact on younger nurses, led her to formalize her work supporting employees struggling with workplace trauma and burnout. Dr. Gray emphasized the need for creating a human-centered workplace culture during challenging times. Strategies for leaders including encouraging PTO use without punishment, limiting meeting schedules, and implementing regular one-on-ones are all part of a bigger wellness program.On this episode, Dr. Gray breaks down her "STOP" acronym for professionals experiencing burnout: Scan, Tell yourself the truth, Own your truth, and Prioritize yourself.Listen as Dr. Gray shares:- how leaders often miss recognizing introverted team members- how leaders can be trauma-informed in their communication- practical strategies for leaders to implement- creating a supportive culture for employee well-being- structuring boundaries around work hours and communication- lessons from European work-life balance cultures- advocating for workplace wellness- burnout from excessive change and poor communication- why wellness helps retain great talent...and so much more!Connect with Dr. Gray:Website: https://drmelaniegray.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray/Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-and-wellness-for-professionals-and-leaders-w/id1614151066?i=1000774703757Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LkkDJ9YJQOWrr5ZU3w89F?si=qFfcUwXAQPG8V-3Hmjfnoghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3LkkDJ9YJQOWrr5ZU3w89FYouTube: https://youtu.be/TdNAcn_-xDk?si=8wKpw24NutUKIHJQ

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With a growing mental health crisis and a system bogged down by waitlists and rigid silos, a powerful paradigm shift is happening across Canada: the rise of nurse-led psychotherapy. In this educational episode, we sit down with Sheena Howard (BScN, MA, RYT, RN), award-winning Nurse Psychotherapist and the founder of Acceptance Psychotherapy. We dive deep into why Registered Nurses are uniquely positioned to transform mental healthcare. Grounded in a holistic nursing blueprint, nurse psychotherapists don't just treat symptoms in isolation; they integrate biological, psychological, and social factors—bridging the gap between the physical nervous system, medication management, and emotional trauma. However, paving this independent path comes with major friction. Sheena pulls back the curtain on the institutional gatekeeping, regulatory ambiguities, and insurance barriers that independent nurse providers face daily. More importantly, she shares evidence-backed strategies on how to overcome these hurdles: by shifting focus from restrictive corporate insurance policies to strict provincial legislation, building multi-disciplinary alliances, and creating inclusive, trauma-informed clinical spaces. This conversation is a masterclass in healthcare advocacy and systemic disruption for any clinician ready to expand their scope and build a practice on their own terms. Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Nurse Psychotherapy in Canada 02:12 – Moving Beyond the Bedside: Sheena's Professional Journey 04:45 – The Holistic Edge: Merging Nursing Knowledge with Psychotherapy 06:48 – What the Data Says: Evidence-Based Outcomes of Nurse-Led Mental Health Care 09:07 – Overcoming Institutional Bias: Founding the Acceptance Clinic 11:59 – The Educational Pipeline & Advanced Clinical Competencies for RNs 14:54 – Dismantling Systemic Barriers, Sexism, and Gatekeeping in the Field 15:07 – Strategy Session: Navigating Insurance Red Tape & Regulatory Hurdles 20:15 – Intersectional Clinical Care: Harm Reduction & 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirmation 25:46 – Advocacy in Action: Changing Legislation to Expand Public Mental Health Access About Our Guest: Sheena Howard Sheena Howard is an award-winning Nurse Psychotherapist, healthcare entrepreneur, and the founder of Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy, a leading nurse-owned mental health practice. Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Sheena holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Arts. Over her 20+ year clinical career, she has dedicated herself to providing trauma-informed, intersectional, and harm-reduction-focused psychotherapy. Honoured with the provincial Nurse Innovation Award from the Registered Nurses' Foundation of Ontario in 2023, Sheena is a fierce advocate for nurse autonomy, health equity, and diverse mental health access. Connect with Sheena: Website: Acceptance Clinic Email: sheena@acceptanceclinic.ca Instagram: @AcceptanceNursePsychotherapy Community Advocacy: Join the Nurse Psychotherapists of Ontario network. Resources & Frameworks Mentioned: Clinical Practice: Acceptance Clinic Official Page Professional Standards & Policy: Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Regulatory Context: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Legislative Foundations: Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) Equity Initiatives: CNA Reconciliation Framework  Clinical Practice: Acceptance Clinic Official Page Regulatory & Practice Guidance: CNO: Psychotherapy and the Controlled Act Component  Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782   * Watch on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064212216482 X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com 

What if your "mood swings" were actually a cry for help from your digestive system? Kate Engler shares her story of overcoming a Bipolar 2 diagnosis, toxic relationships and debilitating gut issues.She dives deep into the gut-brain connection, explaining how eliminating inflammatory foods allowed her to finally regulate her emotions after a decade of numbing with medication. Kate's "80/20" approach to a balanced life offers a roadmap for your own healing journey.Episode Highlights and Time stamps01:59 After a tragic personal loss at age 20, Kate describes the onset of severe PTSD and depression and the beginning of her decade-long journey with psychiatric medication.04:34 Receiving a Bipolar 2 diagnosis and the initial "relief" of having an answer and the subsequent years of emotional numbing via mood stabilizers.08:29 Kate details the struggle with malabsorption, excruciating stomach spasms and joint inflammation that threatened her career11:32 Through a self-directed elimination diet, Kate discovered a direct link between food and mood. She explains how corn specifically triggered inflammatory "rage" and how identifying food sensitivities changed her mental clarity.15:12 A pivotal realization: "This all could be from my gut." Kate shares her experience of tapering off a decade of prescriptions to rediscover her natural ability to emotionally regulate.24:45 Why eating "perfectly" isn't enough if you are in a toxic environment. She introduces the role of Reiki and energy work in addressing the "emotional toxins" that physical medicine often misses.33:40 From The Presence Process to Byron Katie's "The Work," Kate lists the specific resources that helped her feel safe in her body again. She emphasizes the power of breathwork and questioning one's own thought processes.35:59 The episode concludes with a beautiful look at "somatic healing" for the whole family. Kate explains how she uses dance parties and music to move trauma out of the body and teach her children how to regulate their own nervous systems.Kate's Bio Kate is a certified Health Coach as well as a Reiki Master and Master Aesthetician with over 20 years' experience in the spa and wellness industry. She recognized from her own major struggles with digestive and mental health issues just how important gut health, nutrition, and stress-management are. She now empowers and guides people, especially women, in making healthy day-to-day choices in these areas leading to an overall healthier existence. Kate wrote the book, “Gut Feelings”, as well as created the 30-day online program, “The Healthier & Happier Gut Academy”, which shed light on the importance of gut health and its connection to mood issues, the brain and other bodily systems providing strategies to optimize all. She believes health isn't just some end goal but a lifestyle that will lead to a more fulfilling, happier life and is passionate about helping people attain their goals.Connect with Kate www.integratewithkate.nethttps://www.instagram.com/integrate.with.kate?igsh=dmdpZWM4am91a3Bihttps://www.facebook.com/KateDeCostaEngler/Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com

Episode 185: Re-release, Episode 96 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Daulton Heisey a Registered Nurse.•In this episode, I re-released episode 96 featuring Daulton Heisey, Daulton shares his powerful journey from patient to RN and how a lifetime of health challenges shaped the path he walks today.Facing serious health issues from a young age, Daulton grew up navigating doctor visits, uncertainty, and the physical and emotional weight that comes with living through medical struggles. But rather than letting those experiences define him in a negative way, he used them as motivation to pursue nursing and help others facing battles of their own.This episode is about perseverance, empathy, and using life's hardest moments to become the kind of person others can lean on when they need it most.•To learn more about Daulton Heisey click here:•SHOW SPONSORS:Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.•Sip or Snack break?SIP: Garage Beer.SNACK: Jurgy.•OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.To see photos of today's guest follow on social media:IG: AmericanGrownPodcastFB: American Grown Podcast or visits us at American Grown Podcast

Shawn Needham, R.Ph., talks with Kristin Oja, DNP, FNP-C, IFMCP about how functional medicine can meet strength training. Kristin obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus, and is a Registered Nurse. She is also an entrepreneur, functional and lifestyle medicine guru, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and lover of everything health and wellness! Passionate about taking a Personalized Medicine approach, Kristin focuses on uncovering the root cause of chronic illness and disease. Taking into account her patients lifestyle, diet, genetics, environment, and stress, each treatment plan is unique and individualized. Kristin has been serving and caring for patients for over 10 years. She strives every day to provide high quality care by doing everything with compassion, integrity, and above all a serving heart. Kristin founded STAT Wellness, which stands for Strength To Achieve Total Wellness, to help transform medicine. Statistically, as a society, we are getting sicker and sicker. At STAT Wellness, we want to partner with you to help you not only look your best but to feel your best by combining the best practices of medicine + movement. Kristin Oja Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/drkristinoja Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kristinojadnp LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-oja-dnp-fnp-c-ifmcp-70516453/ Website | https://www.kristinoja.com/ STAT Wellness | https://www.linkedin.com/company/22321029 Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy Website | http://mlrx.com.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy/ Shawn Needham X| https://x.com/ShawnNeedham2 Shawn's Book | http://mybook.to/Sickened_The_Book Additional Links https://linktr.ee/mlrx

If you've been running on empty for months — chronic fatigue, autoimmune flares, a body that won't cooperate no matter how much you sleep — and part of you has quietly wondered whether God is doing this to you or just letting it happen, this episode is for you. We're walking through five biblical reasons God allows suffering, and what to actually do while you're still in the middle of it. Fair warning: these reasons aren't wrapped in a bow. A few of them are genuinely hard to sit with. But stay to the end, because there's real encouragement waiting there. This one is for the Christian woman who is done spinning her wheels and ready to take real steps toward healing — body and faith, together. As a Registered Nurse and holistic health coach, I bring both a clinical lens and a faith-centered one to this conversation, because holistic health was never meant to separate the two. Why God Allows Suffering: 5 Biblical Reasons 1. So God's Works Can Be Displayed — John 9 When Jesus's disciples ask who sinned to cause a man's blindness, him or his parents, Jesus answers plainly: neither. "It was not that this man sinned or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him." — John 9:3 Illness isn't always a verdict on someone's character. Sometimes it's simply the setup for what God plans to do next. If you've walked through healing, your story matters — telling it points other people back to Him. 2. Because God Works in Ways We Don't Fully Understand — Job The Book of Job is genuinely hard, and it's okay to say so. Job loses his family and his health, and when God finally speaks, He doesn't explain Himself. "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding." — Job 38:4 There's no tidy resolution here. Just a reminder that we serve a God whose understanding is bigger than ours — which means some suffering won't make sense from where we're standing, and that's allowed to be true without shaking our trust in Him. 3. Temporary Suffering Can Be Training Now, and Protection Later — Joseph, Genesis 50 Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers, falsely accused, and imprisoned — roughly seventeen years between the dream God gave him and the day it came true. When his brothers later feared retaliation, Joseph told them: "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive." — Genesis 50:20 God used that season to train Joseph for the leadership he'd eventually need, and that same training is what positioned him to protect his entire family years later when famine hit. The suffering came first. The protection came after, once the training had done its work. If you're walking through chronic illness or a season of low energy right now, it's worth asking what this might be preparing you for, and who it might one day let you protect. 4. So God's Power Can Be Made Perfect in Weakness — 2 Corinthians 12 Paul asked God three times to remove his "thorn in the flesh." God didn't. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Paul's conclusion was that his weakness became the very thing that made him strong. Self-sufficiency tends to pull us toward leaning on our own strength instead of God's. Sometimes the thorn stays so the credit goes to God's power, not ours. 5. So We Will Lack Nothing — James 1 "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness... that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." — James 1:2-4 Nobody signs up for trials willingly. But if the process produces something in us we'd otherwise be missing, that reframes the waiting — even when it doesn't make it easy. What to Do While You're Waiting on God Faith Matters — But It's Not a Verdict on Your Healing (Luke 8) A woman who had been bleeding for twelve years touches the edge of Jesus's garment and is instantly healed. He tells her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well." Faith plays a real part in healing. But just because you haven't been healed yet doesn't mean you don't have enough faith. The man born blind in John 9 wasn't blind because of a lack of faith. Faith is a factor, but it's not the only one. There may be other things at work that have nothing to do with how much faith you have, so there's no need to carry guilt over it or pick yourself apart looking for what's missing. Obedience Is Part of the Process (2 Kings 5) Naaman was told to dip in the Jordan River seven times to be healed of leprosy — and he almost refused because it felt too simple. When he finally obeyed, he was healed. Sometimes God is asking for action alongside our faith — working with a doctor, researching natural remedies, changing a habit, simply doing the next obedient thing in front of you. Faith and action aren't in competition. And underneath it all is a quiet principle worth remembering: we reap what we sow. Good choices tend to bear good fruit, even when the harvest is slow to show up. Remembering God's Goodness in the Waiting There's a lot in Scripture that's genuinely hard to understand — Job's story, Ezekiel being told not to publicly mourn his wife, and plenty more. But understanding everything was never the requirement for trusting God's goodness. "He will never leave you nor forsake you." — Hebrews 13:5 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose." — Romans 8:28 He's been proving that for thousands of years. He's still doing it now, even in the waiting. Key Takeaways Suffering is not automatically a punishment for sin or a sign of insufficient faith. Some of God's ways genuinely won't make sense from where we're standing — and that's allowed. Hard seasons can be preparation for something ahead that isn't visible yet. Faith and practical obedience — medical care, lifestyle changes, natural remedies — work together, not against each other. You're responsible for your next faithful step, not for forcing an outcome or understanding the whole plan. This episode is educational and faith-based reflection, not medical advice or a diagnosis.  Ready for Your Next Step? If you are experiencing low energy or autoimmune symptoms, I'd love to help you with your next steps. I have a few spots open for a More Energy Strategy Session, where we'll look at what's actually going on and build a clear path forward. You can book your session at herholistichealing.com/services.

Are you actually healing, or have you just become incredibly skilled at managing your symptoms? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self-Healers, host Sarah Dawkins challenges the modern wellness industry and the stressful "optimization loop" so many of us get trapped in. If you have spent thousands of dollars on supplements, followed every strict protocol, practiced breathwork and tried cold plunging, yet you are still exhausted, anxious or struggling with chronic illness, this episode is for you. True mind-body medicine requires us to stop treating our symptoms like enemies to be silenced, and start listening to them as messengers. We unpack why symptom relief and deep healing are not the same thing, how your nervous system might actually be responding appropriately to emotional wounds and why it's time to stop mopping a wet floor while ignoring the overflowing tap. ✨ Ready to discover the root cause of your chronic symptoms? Watch until the end to learn how to transition from biohacking survival to true self-healing. ⏱️ Key Information Pieces & Timestamps01:19 – The Core Question: Sarah introduces the central theme of the episode, asking viewers to consider whether they are actually healing or simply managing their symptoms. 02:25 – Symptoms as Messengers: She challenges conventional views by explaining that symptoms are clues or messengers from the body, and silencing them means missing the deeper message. 02:38 – The Car Warning Light Analogy: A powerful visual metaphor is introduced—covering a car's warning light with tape makes the light disappear, but it completely ignores the underlying mechanical issue. 04:50 – Root Causes vs. Emotional Signals: Sarah explains that issues like chronic exhaustion or anxiety are often not the primary problem, but rather the body's natural response to years of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment. 05:37 – The Overflowing Tap Analogy: Managing symptoms without looking for the source is compared to endlessly mopping a wet floor while completely ignoring an overflowing tap. 08:39 – The Optimization Loop Trap: She identifies a major pitfall in modern wellness where people get trapped in an endless, stressful cycle of buying another supplement, perfecting a morning routine, or chasing the next biohack. 09:32 – The Hard Truth of True Healing: The episode highlights why people stay stuck: it is significantly easier to buy a physical product or try a new breathing tool than it is to face long-buried grief or unpack a 40-year-old belief system.11:04 - Deeper Questions to Ask Your Body Today

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Greg Brady & Nick Tsergas, Registered Nurse, independent health journalist, founder and former editor of canadahealthwatch.ca discuss: 1 - Two weeks without mobile internet restored sustained attention to levels typical of someone ten years younger 2 - Ottawa moves to bar kids under 16 from social media, regulate chatbots 3 - Conservatives pitch legalizing some psychedelics with bill to revamp Canada's drug laws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if educating your people so well that they could leave was exactly the point? At Your Health, that's not a risk to manage — it's the philosophy that built an entire learning ecosystem. In this episode, Jamie talks with Aubrey Wall, who came to Your Health from a background in education and now leads Your Health University, the organization's learning management system and continuous-development engine. Aubrey brings an educator's eye to a fast-evolving healthcare environment, where best practice changes by the day and meeting patients where they are demands that staff never stop learning. Here's what you'll hear: Why a healthcare company runs 12-month, Department of Labor–registered apprenticeships — including programs in management, value-based care, population health, and hospice aide preparation How gamification is being built into nurse instruction (straight from Aubrey's dissertation research) The difference between Your Health University (your classroom) and the Hub (your resource library) How LinkedIn Learning delivered roughly $4.2 million in CEUs to staff last year Meeting Leah — the new AI assistant that helps employees find exactly the right course If you've ever believed growing your people is a cost rather than the whole point, this conversation will change how you think. Press play, then go ask Leah a question. www.YourHealth.Org

How do the most successful nurse leaders navigate the transition to leadership? More importantly, how did they survive their very first year in management? Eva Storey helps her clients navigate the management learning curve and understanding why leadership strategy is essential to success. Eva Storey is a Registered Nurse and leadership coach with over 40 years of experience across the UK, Qatar, and Australia. Having held senior nursing leadership roles in complex healthcare environments, she understands firsthand the realities and pressures nurses face when stepping into leadership.

How do you heal when "healthy living" isn't working? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, host Sarah Dawkins sits down with Natalie Elghossain, an Ayurvedic health practitioner and founder of Ayurvedic Wellness.Natalie shares her raw and relatable journey of hitting "rock bottom" at age 30. Despite her background as an athlete and an MBA graduate, she found herself trapped in a cycle of chronic anxiety, digestive issues, yeast infections and a "dark night of the soul" while working in high-pressure corporate consulting.Key Information and Time Stamps01:51 Natalie discusses how chronic anxiety and digestive issues surfaced despite an "athletic" and "healthy" lifestyle. Ideal for those seeking holistic burnout recovery.05:04 A deep dive into how gas, bloating, and stomach pain are biologically linked to worry, fear, and paranoia, showing how physical symptoms mirror mental states.12:42 Natalie explains why treating only emotions or only the body felt "incomplete," and why a truly holistic system is required for transformational healing.19:32 An explanation of Agni (Digestive Fire). Learn why you can eat "perfectly" but still feel malnourished if your body isn't metabolizing nutrients at a cellular level.24:12 Natalie debunks the myth that raw salads are always healthy, explaining why warm, cooked foods are essential for grounding an anxious mind.26:26 A surprising link between excessive sleep (over 7 hours), the Kapha (water) element and the physical manifestation of chronic yeast infections. 27:54 A breakthrough look at mental health: Anxiety (Vata/Air) vs. Depression (Kapha/Earth) and how balancing elements can eliminate these "diagnoses."33:44 Natalie shares the core Ayurvedic strategy: assessing your out-of-balance state and using "opposite" elements (e.g., cooling for fire, warming for air) to heal.Natalie's story is a testament to the fact that symptoms are not enemies, they are invitations to return to your true nature. If you are feeling "scattered," "heavy," or "burnt out," this conversation offers a 5,000-year-old roadmap to feeling grounded and energized again.Natalie's Bio Natalie Elghossain is an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Speaker, and Founder of Ayurveda Wellness based outside Boulder, Colorado and serving clients globally. She is passionate about sharing Authentic Ayurveda teachings to guide others to vibrant health, happiness, and balance in their lives - just like it did for her. She received in-depth one-on-one Ayurveda teachings by renowned Doctor of Ayurveda and Yoga Teacher, Dr. Sylvia Strahl, that helped her heal from not just physical health challenges, but also transform her mental/emotional health, relationships, career, spiritual clarity, and overall quality of life. Through cultivating more balance in her body with Ayurveda, she is now thriving in health, relationships, and soul-aligned work sharing this life-changing Ancient Science with others. She believes in the power of Ayurveda for transformational healing that lasts and allows us to enjoy our lives to the fullest. Connect with Natalie https://www.ayurvedawellnesscoach.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ayurvedawellness_/Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com

Step behind the curtains of the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) in this compelling episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast. Host Pat Iyer sits down with Paul Sayeg, a seasoned registered nurse, legal nurse consultant, and expert witness, to explore the hidden world of PACU nursing, a fast-paced, detail-intensive environment where patients emerge from anesthesia at their most vulnerable. With over two decades of clinical experience, Paul shares his insights on patient monitoring, the critical role of the Aldrete and modified Aldrete scores, and the unique challenges facing nurses in this high-stakes setting. Together, they dig into the standardized tools and clinical judgment required for safe patient recovery in various settings, from hospitals to same-day surgery centers. Real-world cases and stories illustrate the life-and-death importance of nurse vigilance, thorough documentation, and seamless teamwork. The discussion also peels back the layers of system-level pressures such as "factory line healthcare," that can contribute to liability risks and medical errors. Listeners will gain a valuable perspective on how a healthy PACU culture supports early intervention and patient safety, and how expert witnesses piece together complex cases using standards published by the American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN). Whether you're a legal nurse consultant, healthcare professional, or simply curious about what happens after surgery, this episode delivers a candid look at the science, systems, and human factors behind successful post-anesthesia care. What You'll Learn in This Episode on Behind the Curtain: PACU Nursing, Complications, and Legal Risks  Here are 5 discussion questions answered in the podcast: What are the different settings in which post-anesthesia care is delivered, and how do patient acuity and procedure type influence these settings? How does the Aldrete score assist nurses in post-anesthesia care, and what are its key assessment areas? In what ways can documentation errors, such as missing vital signs, impact the accuracy of the Aldrete score and patient safety? What is the significance of the modified Aldrete score, and how has it evolved to better reflect current anesthesia practices? How do standards of care published by organizations like ASPAN influence clinical practice and legal nurse consulting? Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast. https://youtu.be/RRAvj91rV-c Your Presenter for Behind the Curtain: PACU Nursing, Complications, and Legal Risks  Pat Iyer Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach, renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and a lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers. Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Paul Sayegh Three nouns: I'm a nurse, traveler, and baker.Background: Paul Sayegh is a Registered Nurse with over two decades of Clinical experience, primarily in pre-operative care and the PACU at an academic medical center in San Francisco. He brings a perioperative perspective to his work as a legal nurse consultant and expert witness, with a focus on communication, transitions of care, and patient safety. When he's not on this podcast, Paul is caring for patients in pre-op and PACU, traveling whenever he can, and spending time in the kitchen baking for friends, family, and colleagues. Connect with Paul Sayegh by email at paulsayeghrnbsn@gmail.com

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If you have ever felt uneasy about a prescription but could not quite explain why, this episode is for you. Not because the goal is to scare you, but because you deserve to understand how the system actually works — from someone who worked inside it for years. Welcome I am a Registered Nurse and Christian holistic health coach, and before I ever coached women toward natural healing, I spent years inside the pharmaceutical industry working in drug safety and pharmacovigilance. I processed the reports. I saw the conflicts of interest. And eventually, I became the patient. This episode is for the Christian woman who has been dismissed, medicated, and sent home with a prescription and zero real answers. The woman who suspects there is a better way but does not know where to start. If that is you, keep listening. What the Drug Approval Process Actually Looks Like Most people assume that by the time a drug reaches your pharmacist, it has been tested on hundreds of thousands of people over decades. The reality is more sobering. Before a drug is approved, it goes through clinical trials. For your average drug, the median total number of participants across all clinical trials before FDA approval is 1,708 people. For orphan drugs — drugs created for rare diseases — that number drops to a median of 438 participants. That is the data your doctor's prescription is based on. The Conflict of Interest Nobody Talks About Here is what most people outside the industry do not know. When a patient has an adverse event during a clinical trial, a report gets sent to the drug safety department. A physician is then required to determine whether or not the drug caused that event. But that physician works for — or is contracted by — the pharmaceutical company. The chief medical officer, the person setting the tone for how reports are assessed, has a financial stake in the outcome. Even the most ethical physician in that position faces a fundamental conflict of interest. And in some cases, if the clinical trial investigator — the doctor actually watching the patient — determines the drug caused the adverse event, the pharmaceutical company's physician can override that assessment entirely. The Human Factor Inside the System The people who work in drug safety are largely detail-oriented, hardworking, and genuinely care about patient outcomes. That matters and it is worth saying. But the system itself has real limitations. High turnover rates mean institutional knowledge walks out the door constantly. Clinical trial teams spread across the globe sometimes do not understand their own reporting obligations. Physicians reviewing dozens of nearly identical reports daily are fighting boredom and burnout. And patients taking 10, 15, or even 30 medications at once make causality nearly impossible to determine with any real certainty. The science is not as clean as the packaging suggests. After FDA Approval — The Data Gets Even Thinner Once a drug is on the market, the primary way a pharmaceutical company learns about safety issues is through voluntary reports — from you or your doctor. Most patients have never heard of a pharmacovigilance department. Most healthcare professionals do not know they can or should be reporting adverse events directly to pharmaceutical companies. That means the post-market safety data is largely dependent on a system most people do not know exists. Vioxx is the example that opened this episode. FDA approved. Widely prescribed. Pulled from the market after data showed an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. The clinical trials passed. The stamp of approval was given. And people were still harmed. What This Means for Your Health Decisions None of this means every pharmaceutical product is dangerous or that every person working in the industry has bad intentions. That is not the point. The point is discernment. The safety profile of the drug you may be taking rests heavily on the worldview of one chief medical officer at one pharmaceutical company, filtered through a reporting system most people have never heard of, built on a data set far smaller than most people realize. That is not a conspiracy. That is just how the system is structured. Why God Must Come First My friend had Crohn's disease for roughly 15 years. One day she was healed. Her doctor's response? It must be that you never had Crohn's disease in the first place. That response reveals everything about a worldview that cannot make room for healing outside of its own framework. God is not limited by what the data set allows. He is not constrained by what the chief medical officer approves. His wisdom is complete, and He designed your body with purpose and precision. I am not here to get you off your medications. I am not here to tell you pharmaceutical companies are entirely bad. My mission is simpler and more important than that — to encourage you to go to God first. To seek His wisdom before you outsource your health to a system that was never designed to heal you. As one of my dear friends shared with me for my book, Discover God's Health Wisdom: Science and knowledge are gifts from the Almighty One, yet they are not God. When we believe the deception that academia, research, and humanity's partial understanding is more powerful than the One who created it all, then it controls us and leaves us susceptible to more deception. Time-Stamped Highlights 0:01 — The Vioxx story: what it reveals about FDA approval and drug safety 1:00 — What pharmacovigilance is and why most people have never heard of it 3:51 — The good inside the system: the people who genuinely care 4:17 — The chaotic human factor and the God complex in conventional medicine 7:08 — The conflict of interest at the heart of drug safety assessments 9:29 — The clinical trial data sets: how many people a drug is actually tested on 11:22 — Post-market reporting and why the data gets thinner after approval 13:15 — Why comorbidities and polypharmacy make causality nearly impossible to assess 16:31 — How a physician's worldview shapes the safety conclusions of an entire drug program 17:56 — The invitation: go to God first for your health Key Takeaways Drug approvals are based on smaller data sets than most people assume — medians of 1,708 participants for standard drugs and 438 for orphan drugs across all clinical trials The physician determining whether a drug caused an adverse event often works directly for the pharmaceutical company — a structural conflict of interest Post-market safety data depends largely on voluntary reporting from patients and doctors, most of whom do not know the system exists The science is real and has genuine value — but it is incomplete, human, and subject to bias like every other human system Seeking God's wisdom first does not mean rejecting medicine; it means approaching your health with discernment rather than blind trust True lasting healing is possible — and God's design for your body is more complete than any clinical trial Ready to Stop Outsourcing Your Health? If this episode stirred something in you — if you have been wondering whether there is a better path forward for your energy, your autoimmune symptoms, or your overall health — I want to invite you to book a More Energy Strategy Session with me. This is a private, one-on-one conversation where we look at what is actually going on in your body and begin building a path forward rooted in God's design for your health. Not another prescription. Not another dead end. If you are ready to stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward with clarity and confidence, the link is herholistichealing.com/services.   Sources Duijnhoven RG, Straus SM, Raine JM, de Boer A, Hoes AW, De Bruin ML. "Number of Patients Studied Prior to Approval of New Medicines: A Database Analysis." PLOS Medicine, March 19, 2013. Full study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3601954/   This content is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be medical advice.

Greg Brady & Nick Tsergas, Registered Nurse and Editor at CanadaHealthwatch.ca discuss: 1 - AI data centers face increasing complaints about inaudible but 'felt' infrasound — citizens complain high- and low-frequency sounds do not register on decibel meters but cause adverse health effects 2 - Cannabis consumption is associated with altered steroid metabolism in young men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation with Registered Nurse turned tech founder and growth leader. Essential listening for anyone who has ever wondered what comes after the win. Abigail Keeso co-founded That Clean Life with her husband in 2014, grew it into a wildly profitable SaaS platform with a 93% profit margin and a team of four, and then sold it. What happened after the sale is the conversation nobody is having. In this episode, Abigail gets honest about the anticlimactic reality of a business acquisition, the identity earthquake that follows when the thing you built for a decade is no longer yours, and what it actually feels like to wake up on the other side with nowhere to be and nothing to prove. We talk about building a bootstrapped business from a nursing break room, naivety as a superpower, the moment she looked at her husband and said "it's time," navigating two years of earn-out inside a private equity world she hadn't quite prepared for, and the quiet life she and her family have landed in on 10 acres in the country. There are real questions about purpose, belonging, and who you are when your title disappears. If you're in a season of transition, sitting with a decision that scares you, or quietly wondering whether success might actually mean slowing all the way down, this one will feel like a deep exhale. Links + Resources Full show notes Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

This podcast episode features a powerful role reversal as host Sarah Dawkins, author of Heal Yourself and a registered nurse, steps into the interviewee seat. Guest host Bethany Shipley explores Sarah's journey from the front lines of cardiothoracic nursing to becoming a global advocate for natural self-healing.Episode OverviewSarah spent years on the front lines of surgery, surrounded by the best medicine money could buy. But while she was saving lives, her own body was falling apart. Psoriasis, depression, PTSD and chronic pain.Sarah didn't just find a new prescription, she found a new path. Meet Sarah Dawkins: The nurse who stopped following orders, defied her training and healed herself. We're diving into the "crisis of conscience" that changed everything.Why Listen?If you have ever felt "sick and tired of being sick and tired," this episode offers a roadmap of hope. Sarah's story proves that healing isn't just for a "special" few, it is a possibility for anyone willing to listen to their body and step outside their comfort zone.Key Topics & Timestamps02:10 The specific 2005 encounter in a Florida hospital that challenged Sarah's beliefs about pharmaceuticals.02:54 Navigating a deep depression and the "crisis of conscience" while working in cardiothoracic surgery.03:53 Why Sarah hid her book for 5 years and how she eventually gathered 74 contributors to provide "social proof" that healing happens.07:01 The moment Sarah was reported to the nursing board for sharing her natural thyroid healing journey.09:42 A list of the physical conditions Sarah healed, from psoriasis and acid reflux to chronic joint pain and PTSD.12:06 An honest look at bulimia, emotional eating, and how "disgust" became a catalyst for change.18:05 Sarah's simple rule: "If I don't buy it, I can't eat it."20:34 The "Single-Ingredient Food" strategy for feeding picky kids and busy families.24:29 Why Sarah chose to bypass traditional publishing to get the message to the public faster.28:02 Understanding the metaphysical link between "frozen shoulders" and carrying the weight of the world.29:51 How spinal pain often correlates to feelings of financial or personal insecurity.31:41 Using short meditations to stop "checking out" via food, alcohol, or scrolling.33:45 Why we are afraid to trust our own feelings and how to stop seeking external approval.Bethany's Bio Bethany Shipley is a writer, speaker, and philosophical guide for people who are ready to live a life that is true to them.Her work centers around a powerful idea: Being influences Doing. When you understand who you are at your core and have the courage to live from that place, your actions naturally align and your life begins to reflect something deeply authentic.Bethany is known for blending grounded insight with spiritual depth, helping people reconnect to their instinct, expression, and internal compass. She moves beyond hype and surface-level encouragement, guiding people into a lived experience of alignment.Through her podcast, Market Your Personal Brand and upcoming book, she empowers and inspires people to live an authentic life.Connect with Bethany https://www.bethanyshipley.com/Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com

The Outer Realm welcomes the return of Lorilei Potvin, fellow UPRN Host of The Angel Rock Date: May 27th, 2026 EP: 724 TOPIC - Tonight, please join Lorilei Potvin and I for another exciting and conspiratorial segment of “ The Celebrity Mystery Series”. There is a belief that Celebrities are being somehow " Recycled". Theories include Time Travel, Body Doubles, High Tech technology, Esoteric/Occult Magic, and more! We will be delving deep into the the crazy world of Dead Ringers, Biological Immortality, Transmigration, and perhaps even the hypothesis of Cloning. You will not want to miss this one! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you !!! About Lorilei: Lorilei Potvin a Canadian Clairvoyant Medium, Crystal Reiki Master/Energy Healer, Akashic Records Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher/Mentor, Internet Radio Host/Podcaster, Humanitarian Activist & Registered Nurse. She is also very knowledgeable about The Paranormal, having lived in an extremely haunted Home for 11 + years. Lorilei has shared her story on The Travel Channel's “Paranormal Survivor”, in Season 4, Episode 9, called “Demonic Hauntings”(here's a link to the Episode: https://youtu.be/OkoOcAL-Feg Lorilei's 2 shows are “The Angel Rock” on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST & she co-hosts “Beneath The Hollow Moon " with Kerrilynn Shellhorn on Thursday Nights , 7pm-9pm EST, with David Hanzel; both shows are on United Public Radio Network or UPRN, out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Both shows can be seen LIVE-STREAMED from Her YouTube channel below, as well as Our Network YouTube channels, Facebook Page & anywhere podcasts &/or Talk Radio is carried. Find Her Here: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelRock My YouTube channel: https://www.YouTube.com/c/TheAngelRockWithLorileiPotvin If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Why is nutrition an important part of managing overall health for someone living with ILD or PF? Whether it be hydration, unexpected side effects from medication or even weight fluctuation, your nutritional choices can help make a big impact! Lori Flint, a Registered Nurse and Support Group Leader for the Ann Arbor Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group joins the show to discuss the impact nutrition can have for someone living with ILD! It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- visit Wescoe.org for more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask yourself the question - "How is God parenting you?"This one question will determine how you live your every day, especially as a mom. It will make all the difference in your parenting. In this episode, we talk about a variety of things, but highlight motherhood and the gift that it is: God doesn't waste or halt your dreams - He just reframes them and gives you a new mission field to live them out in. Inviting your kids into everything - especially the mundane.How you model, discipline, and pray are greatly intertwined with your own relationship with God. Jessie Dains is a Registered Nurse with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, whom also is one of my dearest friends. Jessie says, "I prayed once and told God I would do the hardest thing for Him, whatever He asked. He made me a wife and a mom and led me to stay home with my kids and homeschool them." That's essentially who she is. And she absolutely crushes everything that she does. I can't wait for you to hear from her! Be sure to stay up to date with Abundant Life: You Were Made for More by visiting our blog - and if you're loving the podcast, send guest recommendations to us or leave us a star-rating/review on your favorite listening platform to spread the word about the you were made for more message.You Were Made for More Social Media: FacebookInstagram

Is your body failing you, or is it trying to get your attention? In this episode, we challenge the frustrating cycle of "doing everything right", eating well, taking supplements and managing stress, only to find that your body still isn't healing. Drawing inspiration from the profound work of Caroline Myss, we explore the connection between your emotional life and physical health, diving deep into the concept of "Woundology" and how your biography becomes your biology. What We Cover:Healing isn't just physical; your body is constantly responding to your thoughts, emotions and energy. We break down the Seven Graces to help you shift from a state of burnout to one of balance: Reverence: Shifting from speaking to your body like it's broken to treating it like it's wise. Gratitude: Moving beyond "toxic positivity" to create a subtle nervous system shift. Humility: Softening the grip of needing to control every outcome. Endurance: Learning to stay present with discomfort instead of numbing through distractions. Forgiveness: Releasing the stored resentment and emotional weight that manifests physically. Faith: Trusting the healing process even when the results aren't instant. Compassion: Silencing the inner critic that is dysregulating your nervous system. Experience the Shift. This episode includes a guided "Grace Check-In" practice. This short, experiential meditation is designed to help you stop pushing and start listening to what your body is truly asking of you. 00:52 Healing as "Being" vs. "Doing" : A fundamental shift in perspective where healing is defined not just by routines or protocols, but by who you are being while you perform them. 02:18 The Seven Graces Framework : Inspired by Caroline Myss, these seven internal shifts (Reverence, Gratitude, Humility, Endurance, Forgiveness, Faith, and Compassion) are introduced as tools for recovery 03:10 The Concept of Woundology : A syndrome where individuals may subconsciously use illness to manipulate their environment rather than pursuing true healing. 03:38 Biography Becomes Biology : The concept that life experiences, traumas, and stress physically alter the body's chemistry and immune function. 10:49 The Inner Critic and the Nervous System : Highlighting how self-judgment and internal pressure physically dysregulate the nervous system. 11:47 The Body as a Responsive System : The core message that the body isn't "broken" or failing, but is actively responding to physical, mental, and spiritual "food". 12:46 A short meditation to connect with your body. Stop fighting your body and start healing from the inside out. Ready to go deeper into the physical, mental, and spiritual sides of healing?Connect with Sarah: www.sarahdawkins.com Listen: Subscribe for more episodes on how to heal naturally and live fully.Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#burnoutprevention #burnouttobalance #bodyconnection #reconnectwithyourself #calminthechaos

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Katie, a registered nurse turned functional nutrition counselor, to talk about what it really means to support women's health from a root cause perspective.We talk about how functional nutrition for women can help connect the dots between common symptoms like energy crashes, weight loss resistance, anxiety, eczema, bloating, reflux, PMS, perimenopause symptoms, menopause symptoms, and hormone-related changes.What We Talk About in This EpisodeFunctional nutrition for women and why Katie focuses on root causes instead of chasing symptoms one by oneCommon symptoms Katie sees in women, including energy crashes, weight loss resistance, anxiety, chronic stress, eczema, skin concerns, bloating, reflux, gas, PMS, perimenopause, and menopause symptomsWhy Katie considers sleep, poop, and blood sugar balance three of the most important foundations for women's healthSimple blood sugar tips Why breakfast timing and caffeine timing can affect cortisol, blood sugar, stress, and afternoon energy crashesRealistic meal prep and ingredient prep tips for busy momsOne of the biggest reminders from this conversation is that the basics are often the most powerful place to start. Sleep, digestion, and blood sugar balance may sound simple, but they can have a major impact on energy, mood, hormones, cravings, skin, gut health, and stress.You can find Katie below! https://www.katiekirklin.comKatie Kirklin is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and Licensed Registered Nurse that focuses on root cause resolution to address health concerns. Helping others achieve their health goals has been a passion of Katie's - from her time as a group fitness instructor to her days working as a Registered Nurse. While nursing led her on incredible adventures around the world including volunteering on a hospital ship in West Africa, working in a children's hospital in Australia, and travel nursing across the United States, Katie's true passion always pulled her towards a preventative approach to health that she couldn't find in a jobdescription. After years of navigating her own health struggles, including gut issues, anxiety, and disordered eating, Katie discovered Functional Nutrition—an approach that emphasizes personalized, root-cause healing through nourishing food. Katie now focuses solely on Functional Nutrition - helping clients achieve transformative health results, combining her passion for preventive care with her expertise in functional health. She's dedicated to helping others experience lasting wellness through sustainable healing.Find Jess below!Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE:Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now! Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click HereEmail Us! jess@learningtoglow.comFollow us! Instagram Tik Tok

Greg Brady and Nick Tsergas, Registered Nurse and Editor at CanadaHealthwatch.ca discuss: 1 - World Health Organization slams soaring nicotine pouch sales 2 - The sleeping sweet spot for the slowest aging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kasey Sloan, HR Recruiter for The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, discusses the hospital's new ownership, expanding healthcare services, and the growing demand for healthcare professionals across the region. The conversation highlights career opportunities ranging from CNAs and LVNs to Registered Nurses and non-clinical hospital roles, while also exploring how The Medical Center is investing in workforce development and community outreach throughout Southeast Texas. For more information about careers at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, visit https://medicalcentersetexas.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

[331] Raquel Merlini is the founder of R SKIN Aesthetics in Michigan. As a seasoned Registered Nurse and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist with over 14 years of experience in the plastics industry, she offers a real-world model of collaborative care and ethical practice for those who, like her, seek to educate, listen to, and guide patients toward treatments that transcend fleeting trends and instead align closely with their most authentic self-expression goals. In the context of rising calls for tighter regulation, greater transparency, and stronger safety standards, this episode is a warm, grounding conversation about Raquel's philosophy and approach, as much as it is about what it takes to build trust and one's responsibility as a practitioner. Her insights cover what a consultation informed by her worldview and life experience entails, how she holds patient vulnerability with integrity as people face increasingly unrealistic standards, and how she balances it all with business growth. Connect with Raquel Merlini (RN-CANS) Learn more about Raquel and R SKIN here and apply or contribute to the Raquel Merlini Pay it Forward Scholarship here. TikTok: @rskinaesthetics Instagram: @rskinnurseraquel, @rskinadmission, @rskinaesthetics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-m-14947b21/   All things Phorest Find out how Phorest helps the top salons & aesthetic clinics steer their business toward happier clients, productive teams and bigger growth. Say hello to life with Phorest! Learn more about the Phorest Summit & secure your tickets: https://www.phorestsummit.com/   Enjoyed the episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Click here to subscribe to the PhorestFM email newsletter. This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.

What if every "non-compliant" patient was actually a signal that the system isn't working for them? In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jaclyn Taylor, Clinical Strategy Director at Your Health and a nurse practitioner who started her career as a home-based provider in 2020 — thrown straight into the fire of COVID, isolated patients, and a healthcare world rewriting itself in real time. What she saw inside patients' homes — medications scattered on tables, food insecurity, missing transportation — changed how she thinks about every chart she's ever read. You'll hear: Why a nurse-first pathway gives nurse practitioners a fundamentally different lens than a medical school pathway — and why patients feel it What working across home care, telehealth, trauma, and wellness teaches you about treating the whole human, not just the diagnosis Why trauma surgery turned Jacqueline into a believer in proactive, longitudinal care — and what gets missed when we only meet patients after something has already gone wrong The two words she uses to describe what's most broken in traditional healthcare: fragmentation and misalignment How empathy stops being a poster and starts being operational — built into the design of care itself If you've ever felt invisible inside the healthcare system, or if you're the one trying to fix it, this conversation reframes the whole game. Press play. www.YourHealth.Org

What do you do when the only treatment offered isn't working? Chris Joseph, author of Life is a Ride, discusses his remarkable recovery from inoperable stage III pancreatic cancer. After traditional chemotherapy failed and his tumor continued to grow, Chris made the pivotal decision to fire his oncologist and take full command of his health "terrain."Chris shares the multi-faceted approach that led to his survival nearly a decade after his diagnosis. We dive deep into the metabolic approach to cancer, the power of intuition and why healing is never a passive process.Key Information and Time Stamps01:34 Chris recounts his "jarring" diagnosis of stage III inoperable pancreatic cancer. A critical discussion follows on how a doctor's suggestion to "go home and pray" can inadvertently rob a patient of hope07:24 The pivotal moment when Chris quit chemotherapy after his tumor continued to grow. The transition from a passive patient to an active participant and the profound peace that comes with taking responsibility for one's own healing path.12:18 Chris details his three-week intensive in Germany, highlighting integrative medicine, non-Western treatments including Vitamin C infusions, B17, ozone therapy, hyperthermia and dendritic stem cell therapy, to rebuild his immune system ravaged by chemo.16:19 A deep dive into why 90% of cancers are not hereditary. Chris and Sarah discuss environmental toxins, lifestyle choices and chronic stress as controllable factors that offer an opportunity for radical life changes.27:28 Chris shares his daily health stack: using a portable infrared sauna for 90 minutes, adopting a low-carb/keto-leaning diet and the simple but powerful mental filter of asking, "Is this food going to help me or hurt me?"32:49 A fascinating look at the nervous system's role in recovery. Sarah and Chris discuss why they both ditched the Television and how toxic news cycles agitate the body, preventing the relaxation response necessary for deep healing.40:11 Chris provides his top three tips: take charge, trust your intuition and embrace the work. He emphasizes that while healing requires immense effort, the result is a quality of life far superior to his pre-cancer years.Chris' Bio Chris Joseph is a certified Terrain Advocate in the Metabolic Approach to Cancer and a certified Radical Remission Coach. Diagnosed in 2016 with stage 3 inoperable pancreatic cancer, Chris chose to expand beyond conventional protocols and focus on transforming his internal terrain—metabolic, emotional, environmental, and spiritual. Nearly a decade later, he continues to thrive.Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, online communities, and retreats, Chris helps individuals and families take control of their health with clarity and confidence. His approach emphasizes informed choice, personal responsibility, and the understanding that healing is not passive—it requires participation.He is the author of Life is a Ride: My Unconventional Journey of Cancer Recovery.Connect with Chris https://terrainnavigators.com/https://www.facebook.com/chrisjosephInSantaMonicahttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/17GkZCy4ug/https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=terrain%20navigatorsWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com

In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, we dive into a topic that isn't discussed nearly enough: the immense internal toll of being "the strong one". On the outside, you look reliable and composed, but underneath, the effort to keep going, no matter what, is becoming physically and emotionally exhausting. We explore:The "hidden cost" of maintaining a perfect exterior while feeling depleted inside. Why the pressure to be the reliable one is a silent contributor to chronic stress. How to start acknowledging the weight of "holding it together" so you can begin to truly heal. If you're the woman everyone else leans on, this conversation is for you. It's time to name the exhaustion and look at what it's actually costing your body and mind. Key Information and time stamps00:50 The Appearance of "Handling It" : Sarah discusses how women often look like they have everything under control on the outside, even when they are internally exhausted.01:08 What "Holding It Together" Looks Like : This pattern often manifests as being the person everyone relies on and pushing through tasks even when the body is asking to stop.01:50 The Problem with "Functioning" : Sarah shares her personal experience of not realizing how much she was carrying because she was still able to cope and do what needed to be done.02:52 The "Wired but Tired" Cost : Constant internal holding can lead to low-level exhaustion and a body that never feels fully at ease or able to relax.04:15 Why Resting Feels Unsafe : For those used to being alert and in control, letting go can actually feel uncomfortable or unsafe rather than relieving.05:30 The Power of Awareness : Shifting the pattern begins with getting curious about what you are holding and using awareness to soften the automatic response.Listen now to start unburdening yourself. Who am I? Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#TheStrongOne #HoldingItTogether #HighFunctioningAnxiety #WiredButTired #BurnoutPrevention

Australia's growing healthcare demand continues to highlight the important role of Filipino nurses in addressing workforce shortages across both metropolitan and regional areas. - Dahil sa lumalaking pangangailangan sa healthcare services sa Australia, patuloy na kinikilala ang kontribusyon ng mga Filipino nurse sa pagpuno ng kakulangan sa nursing workforce sa iba't ibang rehiyon ng bansa.

If you've lost your period, are struggling with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), or feel like you're doing everything right but still not seeing results, this episode will open your eyes to a missing piece most women overlook.In this conversation, Cynthia Donovan, Registered Dietitian and period recovery expert, sits down with breathwork and nervous system coach Sally Davidson to explore how chronic stress, anxiety, and an overactive nervous system can directly impact your hormones, fertility, and ability to get your period back.Inside this episode, we cover:What hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) actually is and why your period goes missingHow stress and nervous system dysregulation shut down ovulationWhy food alone isn't enough to get your period backThe connection between anxiety, overtraining, and hormone imbalanceHow breathwork supports nervous system regulation and healingSimple ways to start slowing down—even if you feel stuck in go-go-go modeIf you're currently dealing with:Missing periodsHypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)Fertility strugglesHormone imbalanceOvertraining and under-fuelingThis episode will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along and give you practical tools to start shifting it.Apply for Recipe for a Period coaching w/Cynthia: https://www.periodnutritionist.com/applyforcoachingNew to HA? Discover the truth about HA:  click the link to download Cynthia's fact sheet that debunks common myths and misinformation! Trying +3 months to get your period back? Click here to download the Safety WorksheetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theperiodnutritionist Instagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionistSally Davidson is a Conscious & Embodiment Leadership Coach, Registered Nurse with over 30 years of clinical experience, Shamanic Reiki Master, and trauma-informed breathwork and somatic healing practitioner with a focus on the nervous system. She is the founder of Rooted Soul, co-founder of Rooted & Radiant Retreats, and host of The Connection Project podcast.Sally works with clients virtually and in-person through private 1:1 coaching, group containers, transformational retreats, and immersive corporate experiences , and is based in Remsen, NY.Connect with Sally Davidson:Website: sallydavidsoncoach.comEmail: Sally@Sallydavidsoncoach.comInstagram @sallydavidsoncoach  https://www.instagram.com/sallydavidsoncoach_breathwork/Facebook: sallydavidsonLinkedin: Sallydavidson 

Welcome to Episode 305 of Autism Parenting Secrets. There's more information available to parents today than ever before. Podcasts, practitioners, protocols… It's everywhere. And yet, so many parents are still overwhelmed. Not because there's a lack of options, but because there's no clear way to filter, prioritize, and act on what truly matters. In this conversation, Len, Maureen, and Taryn McCracken unpack a critical shift that's happening right now. Parents are becoming more aware of root causes - things like gut health, immune dysregulation, toxins, and nervous system challenges. But awareness alone isn't enough. Without the ability to discern who to trust and how to move forward, even the best information gets left on the table. Maureen shares insights from her decades of working alongside pioneers like Dr. Sid Baker and organizing the Defeat Autism Now conferences. She also explains how the Children's Health Solutions Series was created to give parents practical, affordable, and digestible guidance from trusted experts. Taryn McCracken, Creative Director of the series, adds perspective as a parent and highlights how these expert insights are transformed into engaging, easy-to-understand learning experiences that help parents build a strong foundation before seeking support. A key theme throughout this conversation is that progress doesn't come from doing more. It comes from focusing on the right things, in the right order, with the right guidance and support. The secret this week is… Address Root Causes Or Stay Stuck You'll Discover: Why Awareness Is Increasing, But Overwhelm Still Persists (3:10) How To Identify Practitioners Who Truly Understand Root Causes (9:12) The Critical Role Parents Play In Guiding Their Child's Healing (13:05) Why Most Conventional Approaches Miss The Bigger Picture (17:22) How To Turn Information Into Action Without Getting Overwhelmed (36:02) About Our Guest: Maureen McDonnell was a holistic pediatric Registered Nurse for more than 40 years. She has organized conferences, summits, and events since the early 1990s to educate and empower families to pursue optimal health outside of a pharmaceutically dominated system. She served as National Coordinator of the Defeat Autism Now conferences and later founded Millions Against Mandates to promote collaboration within the health freedom movement. Today, she leads the Children's Health Solutions Series, providing practical, natural, and affordable guidance for parents. Taryn McCracken, Creative Director of the Children's Health Solutions Series, also joins the conversation. She plays a key role in transforming expert interviews into engaging, parent-friendly learning experiences. Learn more at:https://ChildrensHealthSolutions.orghttps://MillionsAgainstMandates.org Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Are you ready to stop being a victim of your diagnosis and become the master of your own body?In this powerful episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self-Healers, host Sarah Dawkins welcomes Karen Zuzu Armes, an international holistic health educator and founder of the School of Natural Medicine. Zuzu shares the science-backed, practical strategies she used to reverse "permanent" conditions: epilepsy, scoliosis and arthritis.We Explore:The GABA Connection: How Zuzu ended 34 years of seizures by repairing her nervous system with GABA-rich foods and healthy oils.The Truth About Topical Oils: Why coconut oil won't absorb into your skin and why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the secret "humectant" for delivering minerals like magnesium into your body.Reversing Scoliosis: A deep dive into Myofascial Release, the "Angel of Pain" and how stretching and oxygenation can literally straighten the spine.Healing Arthritis with Alkalinity: Why arthritis only thrives in an acidic environment and how Zuzu used collagen and a pH-balanced diet (80/20 rule) to clear spinal inflammation.The Frequency of Emotion: The fascinating link between stuck emotions and physical organs, why anger lives in the liver and sorrow in the lungs.The "Master of Your Body" Mindset: Zuzu's ultimate tip for anyone facing a health crisis and how to find your "inner pharmacy."Key Highlights & Timestamps:03:33 Why your nervous system is made of the oils you eat.11:10 Reversing scoliosis at age 55 through fascia manipulation.20:46 The ultimate list of GABA-rich foods (from almonds to shiitake mushrooms).25:50 Debunking the Coconut Oil Myth: Why it's not the best carrier for topical healing.28:55 The emotional roots of arthritis: How releasing trauma can heal the joints.30:40 Organ frequencies: Understanding how the liver, kidneys, and heart vibrational frequencies with specific emotions.33:10 "Where focus goes, energy flows"—Zuzu's final message on self-belief.Karen's Bio Karen “ZuZu” Ziemer Armes is a holistic health educator, author and speaker known for her practical, science-backed approach to helping people restore and sustain vibrant health. After reversing her own epilepsy, scoliosis, and arthritis through holistic strategies, ZuZu has dedicated decades to empowering others to reclaim their health. She has presented more than 2,500 seminars, authored four health books and guided thousands through transformative, action-oriented education.ZuZu is the co-founder and co-owner of Holistic Health Educators (HHE) and Lilly Fields Retreat Center, where she leads a global holistic health education platform serving over 45,000 wellness seekers worldwide. Her work focuses on gut and cellular healing, sustainable energy and integrative longevity, blending lived experience with accessible science to inspire confidence, awareness, and lasting health transformation.Connect with Zuzu www.ZuZuUnleashed.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lillyfieldscenter/ https://www.facebook.com/LillyFieldsWC/Who am I? Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#epilepsytreatment #scoliosistreatment #arthritisrelief #naturalhealing

Nurse and founder of My Lice Advice, Theresa, joins me to talk about one of the most common (and surprisingly emotional) parenting challenges: lice. While lice is something most families will encounter at some point, it often brings a wave of panic, shame, and overwhelm. But as Theresa explains, it doesn't have to.   Together, we explore:   Why lice has become so stigmatized and what's actually driving the shame parents feel. The biggest myths about lice (including cleanliness and how it spreads). What lice actually is and how it's passed from child to child. How to talk to your child about lice in a way that is calm, clear, and shame-free. What you do not need to clean (and how to avoid unnecessary overwhelm). The most effective ways to treat lice based on current research. What to look for to know a treatment has actually worked. Simple prevention strategies that can reduce the likelihood of future cases. How to stay regulated and approach lice as something manageable, not catastrophic.   This conversation is about more than just lice. It's about how we respond to the unexpected moments in parenting, how we manage our own anxiety, and how we model calm, capable problem-solving for our kids.     LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

Guest: Nancy Jasin EnsleyHost: Melvin E. EdwardsRelease Date: April 28, 2026Episode SummaryNancy Jasin Ensley is a multifaceted creator whose work is deeply rooted in her 54-year career in healthcare and her personal journey of transformation.Here are the key details about her life, career, and literary contributions:Professional Background* Healthcare Career: Nancy has spent over five decades in the medical field. Her roles have been diverse, including Registered Nurse, Hospice Specialist, Legal Nurse Consultant, Coding Specialist, and Clinical Supervisor.* The “Nurse's Promise”: A defining moment in her career (and a centerpiece of her memoir) is her commitment to the “I won't leave you alone” philosophy, stemming from a traumatic experience caring for a severely burned patient.* Education & Teaching: Beyond clinical practice, she has served as an educator, sharing her medical and legal expertise with others in the field.Literary Work & GenresNancy is a highly prolific author who writes across a vast spectrum of genres. Her passion for writing began at age five with a poem dedicated to her mother.* Memoir: * The Tire Swing: A Memoir About Survival: Her most personal work, chronicling her “metamorphosis” from a frightened, abused child to a successful professional and matriarch. The tire swing in her grandmother's yard serves as the central metaphor for her refuge and resilience.* Fiction & Thrillers:* Orphans: A Young Adult novel involving two boys caught in a high-stakes terrorist plot.* Mitered Corners: A gripping fiction title that often explores intense emotional and medical themes.* Indigo-35: A venture into science fiction/thriller territory.* Children's Literature:* Bernard Bartholomew Bostlebean (3-B) Series: Stories about a boy with a unique planetary heritage (his father is from outer space) that teach lessons on diversity, respect, and self-worth.* Isla and the Imaginary Iguana: A whimsical exploration of imagination for younger readers.* Poetry: Her work has been recognized by the National Library of Poetry, reflecting a rhythmic and reflective quality that carries over into her prose.Personal Life* Location: She lives in rural Michigan, which provides a quiet backdrop for her creative process.* Family: She is married to her husband, John, and is the matriarch of a large family including five children and fourteen grandchildren.* Interests: She is known for her love of her King Charles Cavalier dog and has a deep interest in historical eras like Vaudeville, which inspired her short story A Penny for Your Thoughts.Important Dates & Announcements* May 1, 2026: The official launch of Nuremberg, Mississippi. Mark your calendars for the release! Also, it will be the 200th episode of this podcast. Don't miss it!* July 1, 2026: Submissions open for the PEN/Faulkner Award. Stay tuned for updates on our manuscript entry.Connect with the Show* Website: Media Well Done* Follow Melvin: Keep up with the latest journalism and author updates on social media.* Support the Podcast: If these stories move you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Next Episode: The Big 200! You won't want to miss it. Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Mari Baxter as guest to the show.   About Mari Baxter, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Helpers®:   Ms. Baxter began her career with Senior Helpers® in 2008 when there were just 40 franchisees. After working in the field for several years, Mari was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2011, with the additional responsibilities of all resales, corporate stores, international franchising, and the training department. In 2021, she moved into the position of Chief Operating Officer.   As COO, Mari and her field staff, Directors and department Vice Presidents oversee all franchise and corporate store operations, compliance management, advanced training, client care and retention programs, and vendor and national account relations. She has more than 15 years of leadership, operational and management experience in the franchise space, in addition to more than 14 years as a successful business owner and entrepreneur.   About Senior Helpers® :   Senior Helpers® is the nation's premier provider of in-home, non-medical senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities.   Our service options are flexible and completely customizable to your specific needs, and your personalized senior care plan can combine aspects of any of our service offerings. When you first contact a Senior Helpers office, we will set up a complimentary initial assessment at the client's dwelling to determine their needs and formulate an individualized care plan. When needed, a qualified staff member, Social Worker, or Registered Nurse (depending on state regulations) will conduct a full assessment to aid in this process and further articulate the care plan. We will then use this assessment in our caregiver matching process to choose the most appropriate caregiver for our clients.   Senior Helpers elevates its care for clients through three key programs: the proprietary LIFE Profile assessment tool, the Senior Gems® program, and the Center of Excellence training spaces.   LIFE Profile is a research-based technology tool that uses data to identify a client's risk of being hospitalized.   The Senior Gems® program provides effective strategies for supporting and caring for loved ones from normal aging through late-stage dementia, focusing on what is precious and unique about each senior at each stage.   The Senior Helpers® Center of Excellence is a training space designed to simulate a client's home, allowing caregivers to learn and train in a real-world environment and demonstrate their ability to provide the highest quality of care in a client's home.

Are you exhausted from tracking your steps, perfecting your cold plunges and managing your macros, yet still feeling "stuck"? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, host Sarah explores the hidden pressure behind the biohacking trend.While tools and protocols have their place, they often become a sophisticated way of overriding the body's natural intelligence. Sarah challenges the belief that your body is a problem to be solved or a machine to be optimized. Instead, she invites you to see your symptoms; fatigue, pain and anxiety, as vital communication.Key Information Timestamps02:02 – The Biohacking Trap Sarah discusses how curiosity can quickly turn into pressure, leading you to manage your life rather than live it, often fueled by the belief that something in you is "broken."04:11 – The Burden of "Wellness" A look at how high-achieving women often turn healing into another standard to meet, creating "pressure dressed up as wellness" that stresses the nervous system.05:06 – Performance vs. Connection Sarah explains the shift from the medical model of "fixing" to the mind-body model of "listening," sharing her personal realization that symptoms are communication, not problems.06:13 – Biohacking vs. Healing A direct contrast between the two: why biohacking focuses on performance and control, while true healing focuses on connection and releasing what's been held.07:18 – Guided Reflection & Listening A dedicated space to stop "figuring it out." Sarah leads a somatic exercise to help you tune into your body's current state and ask what it truly needs.10:15 – Coming Back to Yourself Closing thoughts on trusting that your body is working for you and how to move forward when you feel stuck despite following all the "tools."Key Takeaways:Real healing doesn't come from more pressure. It comes from safety.Biohacking adds input; healing involves releasing.Symptoms are not random; they are intelligent responses to your life environment.Healing begins when you stop forcing and start trusting your body is working for you, not against you.Enjoyed the show?Please leave a review and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they are enough, exactly as they are.Connect with Sarah:If you're ready to dive deeper into the root causes of your symptoms and move beyond the "optimization" mindset, visit our website www.sarahdawkins.com and connect with us on social media.Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.#biohackinghealth #healingmeditation #MindBodyMedicine #SelfHealers #ListenToYourBody #RootCauseHealing #BodyIntelligence #HealingJourney #SomaticHealing#Biohacking #WellnessCulture #AntiHustle #NervousSystemRegulation #BeyondBiohacking #HealthOverHustle #WellnessWarrior#HighAchievingWomen #BurnoutRecovery #StressManagement #EmotionalHealth #SelfCompassion #InternalSafety #MindfulLiving#NotAHack #BodyConnection #HealFromWithin #MindBodyConnection

Kristin Oja discusses her transition from traditional healthcare to functional medicine, explaining how she moved from a system focused on diagnosis and treatment to one that emphasizes prevention and addressing root causes of health issues. She shares how lifestyle factors like nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management play crucial roles in preventing chronic diseases. Kristin also emphasizes the importance of finding personal motivation and purpose before implementing health changes, noting that small consistent actions over time can lead to significant health improvements. Key takeaways Functional medicine focuses on root cause analysis and prevention rather than just treating symptoms with medications Simple lifestyle changes like 2-minute walks after meals can significantly impact blood sugar regulation 80% of chronic diseases are modifiable through lifestyle interventions according to CDC research The US healthcare system excels at acute care but struggles with chronic disease prevention and outcomes Movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and finding purpose are foundational pillars of health Consistency and small incremental changes are more effective than extreme short-term interventions Understanding personal "why" and living in alignment with values is essential for sustainable health changes Kristin Oja obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus, and is a Registered Nurse. She is also an entrepreneur, functional and lifestyle medicine guru, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and lover of everything health and wellness. Learn more about STAT Wellness at statwellness.com and connect on Instagram @statwellness. Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Lisa Sander, nurse, life coach, and podcast host, to talk about what really happens when a marriage ends in midlife. Lisa shares her own story of leaving a 23-year marriage, how her faith carried her through, and why divorce doesn't have to mean failure. From gender dynamics and loneliness to downsizing and finding yourself again after 50, this conversation is honest, warm, and packed with hard-won perspective.Lisa Sander is a Registered Nurse of 26 years and the CEO of Our Healer, Our Protector LLC, where she coaches women between 40 and 55 who feel stuck and are ready to figure out what comes next. Alongside her partner Ryan, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, she co-hosts Our Healer, Our Protector, a Christian podcast on divorce and healthy relationships. Lisa is based in Minnesota and works with clients nationwide. What we cover in this episode:How faith and divorce can coexist and why God's forgiveness matters more than the stigmaThe midlife dip in happiness and why so many people reassess their marriages between 40 and 55What it really means when one partner grows and the other doesn'tWhy women are taking on the masculine role in relationships and burning out because of itThe loneliness epidemic and how to actually build community after divorceEnabling patterns in marriage and how to break them earlyWhy your five love languages probably change every few yearsHow downsizing your life can open up more freedom than you expectedFinding miracles in everyday moments and why that mindset shift changes everythingConnect with Lisa:You can book a free 30-minute session at LisaSander.com. and check out https://ourhealerourprotector.com/ for help today! 

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.The public school system has been damaging our children… but it doesn't have to be this way.In this conversation, I sit down with the founders of Infinity Academy, a project-based and nature-rooted school that was created after years of questioning the assumptions behind institutional education.Gillian, the school's Curriculum and Instructional Lead, spent more than a decade teaching in public education and repeatedly felt that something about the system wasn't working. Her work now focuses on project-based learning designed to nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and intrinsic motivation in children.Jenna, a Registered Nurse and wellness educator, co-founded the school after recognizing similar systemic problems in healthcare and education. Her work helps integrate nature, hands-on learning, and whole-person wellbeing into the educational experience.Together, they're building a model where learning follows the child's interests through questioning, research, creation, and reflection. Their goal is to help children develop agency, curiosity, and the confidence to keep learning long after the classroom.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:40] How public school was designed to crush curiosity[21:31] The grief, the infinity fountain, and the 30-day scramble to open Infinity Academy[41:12] What is project-based learning, and what does it look like?[43:11] Why community beats homeschooling, and what learning looks like at the Academy[01:04:14] Teaching history without presenting it as an absolute truth[01:25:49] Sex ed, gender ideology, and the topics deliberately left to parents[01:48:48] Why "preparing kids for the real world" might be the wrong goal entirely[01:56:41] Advice for the single mom trapped in the public school systemLearn more from Gillian and Jenna:Infinity Education | WebsiteInfinity Education | InstagramInfinity Academy | WebsiteGillian Berard | Instagram Find more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:RMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore here Paleovalley: 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more.Visit New Biology Clinic and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation.The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waivedWant to grow your podcast but not sure what's actually working? Podigy helps me produce The Way Forward. Take their free assessment to get clear on your next move—and a chance to win a call with their founder.