Podcasts about registered nurses

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 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

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

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

In this special collaborative episode, Kim Benoy, host of Midlife with Courage, and Rose Wippich, host of Chat Off The Mat come together for an honest and empowering conversation about what it truly means to navigate midlife with courage, sovereignty, and self-trust.Together, they explore the identity shifts that many women experience in midlife—when traditional roles begin to change and new possibilities emerge. This conversation invites women to reflect on their purpose, reclaim their energy, and step into greater visibility with confidence and authenticity.In This Episode, We Discuss:Identity shifts and reinvention in midlifeReturning to yourself after years of caregiving and responsibilityThe importance of energetic boundaries and self-careFinding purpose and meaningful work in your next chapterVisibility, voice, and being seen in midlife and beyond, and more!Midlife is a turning point—not a decline.It is a time to reassess priorities, rediscover passions, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.You are allowed to redefine success.Success may look like meaningful connections, personal fulfillment, creative expression, or simply living in alignment with your values.Your voice matters.Many women feel invisible in midlife, yet this stage of life holds immense wisdom and leadership potential.Boundaries protect your energy.Learning when to say no—and how to care for yourself—is essential for long-term well-being and vitality.It's never too late to begin again.Dreams can evolve, resurface, or be reimagined at any stage of life.Connect with Kimhttps://www.midlifewithcourage.com/Midlife with Courage™ CommunityA welcoming place to build meaningful connections, gain confidence, and navigate midlife with courage and clarity.Kim Benoy is a retired Registered Nurse turned podcast host, speaker, and passionate connector of midlife women. Through her Midlife with Courage™ Podcast, she inspires and motivates women over 40 to embrace change, rediscover their strength, and live their next chapter with purpose, confidence, and courage.✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack LinkRose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.Connect with Rose:

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

Greg Brady & Nick Tsergas, Registered Nurse and Editor at CanadaHealthwatch.ca discuss: 1 - Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?' 2 - Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial 3 - Much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs do not help patients, review finds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Outer Realm welcomes back Lorilei Potvin, fellow UPRN Host of The Angel Rock Date: April 16th, 2026 EP: 707 TOPIC: Tonight we offer another instalment of the popular The " Celebrity Mystery Series". (as requested) Lorilei and I will be delving into the the Enigmatic Jim Morrison. His life was a mystery and his " death" was no different. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us 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

Today, I sit down with Alex Lombardi, founder of The Brain Edit™, to discuss a missing link in traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment: Lifestyle. After surviving three traumatic brain injuries, ranging from freak accidents to a near-death car crash, Alex realized that the traditional medical model often leaves patients stuck in a cycle of symptom management. 01:10 A simple accident in a bunk bed caused a subdural hematoma (bleeding in the brain), emphasizing that you don't need a "massive accident" for a life-altering injury.06:02 A crucial discussion on the "victimhood mentality." Alex explains why you must validate your pain but set a strict time limit on staying in that headspace to allow the brain to transition from trauma to recovery.11:37 Introducing a missing piece of many recovery plans: Eye retraining. She discusses how "tracking" issues can manifest as severe cognitive dysfunction and why vision therapy is a game-changer for brain fog.14:42 Rehab routines, convergence and divergence exercises (the finger-to-nose method) and the "rotating chair" movements to retrain balance.25:17 #1 life hack: The Order of Eating. By eating greens first, then protein, fats and carbs last, you create a barrier that prevents the glucose spikes and crashes responsible for "brain fog" and the "2 p.m. slump."27:37 Debunking the "low-fat" myths, why the brain requires cholesterol and saturated fats (butter, tallow, ghee) to repair the myelin sheath, the protective coating around your nerves.40:34 Learn the "science of the brake pedal." Alex explains why a 20-minute sensory deprivation reset is superior to a nap for calming the nervous system without disrupting your circadian rhythm.44:52 Recovery doesn't happen in a doctor's office, but in the 23 hours of the day spent at home focusing on habits and environment.Whether you are recovering from a concussion, supporting a loved one through a TBI, or simply looking to optimize your brain health and focus, this conversation offers a roadmap for healing from the inside out.Alex's Bio Alex Lombardi is the founder of The Brain Edit™, the lifestyle-based brain recovery platform redefining how women stop managing symptoms and start living again. After experiencing three traumatic brain injuries over the course of a decade, she recognized a critical gap in the recovery model. Medical care addresses what happens inside appointments, but the other 23 hours of daily life determines how the brain actually functions.Through The Brain Edit™, Alex guides women toward clarity, cognitive stability, and renewed momentum by focusing on the structure of modern life itself. Routines, environment, energy management, nutrition, and identity become the foundation for sustainable capacity.Positioned at the intersection of brain health, lifestyle intelligence, and modern living, Alex is known for introducing the missing conversation in recovery: if you're not talking about lifestyle, you're not talking about recovery.Connect with Alex https://alexlombardiofficial.com/thebrainedithttps://www.instagram.com/alexlombardiofficial/https://www.facebook.com/alexmarielombardihttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enriched-with-alex-lombardi/id1561272941Who 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#tbi #tbihealing

Discover how mindfulness can transform your daily life, reduce stress, and help you find joy amidst chaos, especially for widows and widowers navigating grief, careers, and parenting. Harriet Stein shares practical insights, her personal story, and tools to incorporate mindfulness into busy routines.   Key topics: The true meaning of mindfulness: paying attention without judgment Practical ways to practice mindfulness in everyday activities like driving, washing hands, and walking How mindfulness can ease stress and grief, especially during challenging times The nine attitudes of mindfulness according to John Kabat-Zinn Harriet's journey from nursing to coaching, and writing her book, Perfect Attendance The importance of being present for life, not work, as highlighted in Harriet's story about her mother Easy resources for beginners: books, YouTube channels, and mindfulness practices The value of daily mindfulness practices like pause, gratitude, and sensory awareness   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to mindfulness and its relevance for widows and widowers 00:29 - The definition of mindfulness: paying attention without judgment 00:59 - How to practice mindfulness in daily life: red lights, walking, and chores 02:01 - Harriet's personal journey from nurse to mindfulness coach 03:20 - Incorporating mindfulness in corporate settings: stress reduction and focus 04:05 - Simple exercises to develop mindfulness: noticing thoughts and sensations 06:20 - Lessons learned from Harriet's grief process and its duration 07:43 - Strategies for maintaining mindfulness with busy schedules and grief 08:05 - The nine attitudes of mindfulness, with an emphasis on non-striving 11:17 - Harriet's book: Perfect Attendance, Being Present for Life 13:01 - The story behind the book's title and the importance of presence over work 14:05 - Clarifying myths about mindfulness and its practical application 17:23 - Practical resources: books, online courses, and community practices 18:49 - Incorporating mindfulness into daily transitions and breaks 20:19 - The significance of sensory-grounding techniques, like hand-washing, for stress relief 21:56 - Recommended mindfulness resources: Jon Kabat-Zinn, YouTube channels, and retreats 23:38 - Harriet's website: harrietstein.com and how to connect 24:23 - Words of wisdom: you are enough, and authenticity matters 25:35 - Final encouragement to prioritize self-care through mindfulness     Connect with Harriet Stein: Website: harrietstein.com   More about Harriet Stein  HARRIET STEIN, RN, MS Harriet Stein understands the unique challenges that businesses face today. An inspirational teacher and professional speaker, Harriet is passionate about speaking to organizations of all sizes about how a culture of mindfulness can reduce stress, increase performance, lower healthcare costs, and boost employee engagement. A cookie-cutter app cannot effectively show you how to use mindfulness to combat work overload, answer your specific questions, or address your unique challenges. Harriet's mindfulness programs teach essential skills through hands-on instruction that provides practical tools for achieving a more fulfilling and productive life. Harriet is the author of Perfect Attendance: Being Present for Life and creator of Take a Pause, the award-winning international mindfulness training program that won first place in Impact on the Organization and second place in Innovation and Creativity at Sindusfarma's Boomerang Awards, which recognize the best-in-class training and development programs in the pharmaceutical industry in Brazil. She has extensive experience teaching mindfulness practices and strategies at Fortune 500 companies to improve corporate culture. During her tenure at Johnson & Johnson, she used her expertise and passion to directly instruct more than 5,000 worldwide employees on the practice of mindfulness through engaging programs and at leadership summits. Mixing research and science with levity and fun, Harriet's proven strategies teach tangible ways to live in the present and be accessible, both professionally and personally. Learn how to reduce stress, increase patience, and create space in your life to accomplish what you want to achieve – more creativity, more efficiency, or just a better night's sleep! Harriet's first teacher was Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. She completed extensive professional training at the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. This advanced training, interwoven with her background as a Registered Nurse and her Master of Science degree in Health Administration, is foundational to the compassion and purpose she brings to her mindfulness programs.   _______________________________ CONNECT with Donna Jean Kendrick Facebook: @donnajeankendrick  LinkedIn: linked.com/in/donna-kendrick  Instagram: @donnajeankendrick Website: https://sephtonfinancial.com/  Phone: (215) 948-3945 Complimentary Consultation/Contact Us: https://sephtonfinancial.com/contact/  Downloadables and Resources: https://sephtonfinancial.com/resources/  _______________________________ Donna Kendrick is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and owner of Sephton Financial located at 314 Washington Ln, Jenkintown, PA 19046. If you'd like to contact Sephton Financial you can do so online at SephtonFinanical.com or by calling 215 948 3945 Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Sephton Financial, LLC and Cetera are not affiliated. The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Sephton Financial. They should not be considered specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Neither Sephton Financial nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice. The guests on the podcast are not affiliated or registered with Cetera Financial Specialist. Any information provided by the guests are in no way related to Cetera Financial Specialist or its registered representatives.  

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! 

Burnout isn't just stress and that's why your "self-care" isn't working.If you've tried taking a vacation, sleeping more, or clearing your inbox, but you still feel like a hollowed-out version of yourself, this episode is for you. We're diving into the two hidden drivers of burnout that go far beyond a heavy workload: Identity-linked pressure and Nervous System Dysregulation.In this episode, we explore:The Burnout Misconception: Why vacations don't work.The Identity Trap: Why high-achievers can't "turn off."The Biological Reality: Burnout as a nervous system shutdown.The Signs: From "tired but wired" to emotional flattening.The Solution: Shifting how you view your value.Do you recognize these patterns in yourself? Let's talk about it in the comments.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Gail McLeod about her extraordinary path as a healer, experiencer, and author; as we dive deep into her books How I Learned to Fly a Spaceship and How I Met an Alien. We explore the themes that run through her writing, including her memories of working with extraterrestrials, learning to operate a spacecraft, participating in interdimensional medical missions, and navigating the emotional, moral, and spiritual weight of those experiences. We also talk in depth about her account of working on Ashtar Medical 1, her role within the Arcturian Hybrid program, and how she was selected as an interplanetary liaison on behalf of the Galactic Federation. Her first book presents these encounters as a blend of personal testimony and cosmic adventure, while the second expands further into the broader framework behind the beings, missions, and contact events she says have defined her life. We also discuss what it means to live between worlds, how these experiences have shaped her understanding of healing and service, and why she believes more people are beginning to awaken to their own galactic connections.Along the way, we talk about what it means to be a bridge between the seen and unseen, why so many people are still afraid to speak openly about ET experiences, and how Dr. Gail has made it part of her mission to create a safe space for people to explore, validate, and heal through these encounters. We also touch on her work as a psychic medium, her healing perspective, her teachings and transmissions, and the larger galactic context she believes humanity is stepping into. This is a fascinating conversation about contact, remembrance, cosmic identity, and the mysteries waiting just beyond the edges of accepted reality. Drop in!www.drgailstarseedhealer.comDr. Gail McLeod Bio: Dr. Gail McLeod is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Registered Nurse, psychic medium, and author who specializes in alien and extraterrestrial encounters. Through her work, she describes herself as a communicator between the seen and unseen, helping bridge the gap between humans and nonhuman intelligences. She is the author of How I Learned to Fly a Spaceship and How I Met an Alien, and she shares teachings, transmissions, and guidance through her Dr. Gail–Skywalking with Moon platform. Her mission is to create a safe place to talk, educate, and heal around Alien and ET experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Chris Randall was born on a dairy and fruit farm in Western Michigan. He began his medical career at an EMT/Firefighter, progressing to become a paramedic and then a Registered Nurse working in Emergency Medicine. He decided to switch to veterinary medicine and earned his DVM from Michigan State University in 2010.While a veterinary student, he was commissioned as an officer in the National Guard and met Colonel Gene Gavin DVM, who introduced him to holistic medicine. Dr. Randall's holistic education started with Spinal Manipulation at the Healing Oasis and then Chi University for Acupuncture.He started his own practice in Northern Michigan after graduation. He currently offers VSMT, acupuncture, Chinese and Western Herbal medicine, homeopathy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, shockwave therapy, and regenerative medicine for small and large animals.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Chris Randall as we discuss his education, career in human and veterinary medicine, and his new business offering functional medicine for people.

In this episode I'm joined by Tracey Soghrati—Psychotherapist, Yoga Therapist, and Registered Nurse—to explore breath as a pathway to healing, regulation, and connection. We begin with a simple truth: everybody breathes—but not everyone feels safe in their breath. I share my personal history with respiratory illness, including TB, pneumonia, and asthma, and how these experiences activated vulnerable parts within me. Together, we explore how breath is not just physical—it's emotional, protective, and deeply relational. Through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, we unpack the parts of us connected to breathing, including those that brace, restrict, or fear being heard. We also explore how breath impacts the nervous system and how intentional breathwork can support regulation and healing. This episode includes three guided breathing practices, led by Tracey, so you can experience this work firsthand.    In This Episode, We Explore: The universal yet complex nature of breathing How illness and trauma can impact our relationship with breath The connection between breath and the nervous system Protective parts that brace, restrict, or control breathing The impact of chronic body bracing on emotional and physical health Fear around vocalizing breath and being heard Building safety and relationship with the breath Three guided breathing practices you can return to anytime   About Tracey Soghrati Tracey Soghrati is a Psychotherapist, Yoga Therapist, and Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience. She specializes in the intersection of mind, body, and mindfulness, translating complex research into practical tools that integrate psychology, movement, and breath. A monthly guest on the Tonic Talk Show, Tracey also teaches mindfulness to physicians across Canada and shares free meditations on Insight Timer. Her work supports individuals in cultivating clarity, balance, and a deeper connection to themselves.   Connect with Tracey - Instagram: @traceysoghrati - Email: traceysoghrati@gmail.com - Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/traceysoghrati   ________________________________   Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Donate to the podcast Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*  

In this episode of AT Banter, the gang welcomes Lynn Jensen, Registered Nurse, longtime Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, and author of ‘Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss'. If you've ever thought, “Travel is stressful and airports are chaos”—and that's before adding sight loss into the mix—this episode is packed with concrete tips, great stories, lots of laughs, not to mention a little 80s TV singalong. Show Transcript https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-456-traveling-with-lynn-jensen.pdf Show Notes Lynn's Book in Multiple Formats at: www.blindtraveltips.com AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver. Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.

What does it actually take to lead a team that thrives—not just survives—in your practice? In this episode of She Slays the Day, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Jennylynde Renteria-Packham to break down what real leadership looks like when the pressure is on. From navigating difficult conversations to setting clear expectations and creating a culture of accountability, this conversation challenges the idea that leadership is a title—and reframes it as a daily practice. If you've ever felt frustrated with your team, avoided hard conversations, or wondered why your culture isn't where you want it to be, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to lead differently.Dr. Lauryn and Jennylynde dive into emotional regulation, boundaries, communication strategies, and how leadership directly impacts retention, growth, and long-term success in your practice.Key TakeawaysGreat leadership starts with ownership, not authority—your ability to regulate your emotions and respond intentionally sets the tone for your entire team and determines the culture you buildAvoiding hard conversations doesn't preserve relationships—it erodes trust over time, while clear expectations and direct communication create alignment, accountability, and stronger team performanceYour team will only rise to the level of leadership you model—consistency, boundaries, and integrity are what create long-term retention and a culture people actually want to be part ofGuest BioJennylynde Renteria-Packham is a Registered Nurse and leadership coach with over 30 years of experience in rehabilitation and long-term care settings. She brings a deep background in administration and operations, leading teams with integrity and a strong belief in modeling the behaviors she teaches. Known for helping others succeed while delivering honest and constructive feedback, Jennylynde is passionate about empowering individuals to step into their vision and build thriving teams and organizations.Learn more about Jennylynde and her services by visiting Courage CoachingFollow Jennylynde on LinkedInResourcesYou didn't earn a doctorate to be outpaced by influencers—step into your authority with Lauryn's The Influential Doctor bootcamp. In just one week, you'll learn how to amplify your voice, grow your influence, and turn your expertise into real impact.Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | X | LinkedIn | FacebookFollow She Slays on YouTubeSign up for the Weekly Slay newsletter!Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Sunlighten Saunas and get your She Slays discount by clicking the link below!She Slays Associates Job BoardTo learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to the link below and enter code SHESLAYS when prompted.CLA

In this CE Podcast Judy, Dr. Sarah Capalla and Jenny Ballard discusses the impact of the impending CMS movement towards imposing Hospital Onset Bacteremia (HOB) reporting.  The conversation discusses education, leadership, and the use of medical technologies to prevent vascular access harm.The learning objectives are:•       Explain what Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia (HOB) are•       List the types of vascular access catheters, both venous and arterial, associated with Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)•       Discuss what cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive is and highlight the features that make it valuable for caring for and maintaining vascular access catheters•       Review research findings and real-world examples showing cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive used with patients of all agesThis presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.This Podcast will be available 60 days and offers 1 CE until May 20, 2026.Listen to the end of the podcast for instructions on how to claim your CE. Support the show

Can you truly heal yourself from trauma when the system fails you? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, I sit down with Simone Swartz an Army veteran, author and PTSD expert, to discuss her powerful journey from military sexual trauma (MST) to holistic recovery.Simone opens up about the "silent battle" of surviving sexual assault SA within the military, the dangers of self-medicating with alcohol and how she eventually reclaimed her voice. Shifting the narrative from PTSD as a lifelong "sentence" to a treatable condition. Simone explains why traditional talk therapy is often only half the battle.Key Information & Time Stamps01:34 Simone recounts her experience with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and the systemic lack of medical care and justice that followed her assault.04:08 A deep dive into how suppressed mental distress shows up as physical symptoms, including sleeping disorders and chronic body tension.07:19 Simone discusses the research-backed truth that PTSD is not a "life sentence" and can be successfully treated if faced head-on.11:58 An honest look at the use of alcohol as a "crutch" to numb trauma and the importance of recognizing when a coping mechanism has become toxic.15:43 How transitioning to physical exercise and "positive addictions" provides the necessary structure for long-term sobriety and healing.17:31 Why talk therapy often reaches a plateau and the necessity of "body work"—such as martial arts, massage, and Reiki—to move trauma out of the physical frame.21:59 Simone explains why dogs are uniquely qualified to help sexual assault survivors regain a sense of safety and trust when human interaction feels overwhelming.28:50 The ethical and financial benefits of rescuing shelter dogs and training them as service animals for survivors on a budget.Whether you are a veteran, a survivor of sexual assault, or someone struggling with the physical manifestations of trauma, this episode offers a roadmap for moving from victim to self-healer.Simone's Bio Simone is a Army Veteran, author, public speaker and PTSD expert. She has a newly published step by step guide to PTSD recovery and accompanying workbook that can be purchased on amazon and also the link is on her website. She has founded Service Dog Strong, one of the first nonprofits to give sexual assault survivors diagnosed with PTSD service dogs. She believes in raising awareness that PTSD affects greater populations than is mainly discussed in the media. PTSD can affect survivors of street gun violence, sexual assault, domestic violence and trafficking and her massage she wants to share with the world is that PTSD is treatable after any trauma.Connect with Simone https://youtube.com/@ptsdandwhathelpedmehttps://www.instagram.com/servicedoginnewyorkhttps://www.instagram.com/ptsdandwhathelpedmehttps://www.tiktok.com/@ptsdandwhathelpedmehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-swartz-7b003a35b/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#ptsdhealing #mst #assault #healingispossible #healingjourney #servicedog #servicedoglife

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.

After 30 years working as a Registered Nurse, Kirstin Green-Farmer thought she understood healthcare. But when chronic symptoms continued to affect her and the family she cared for, something became clear: Working inside conventional medicine doesn't always mean you get the answers you need to be well. In this episode, Michele Scarlet speaks with Kirstin about her journey from hospital nurse to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, the limitations of symptom-focused care, and why more practitioners are beginning to investigate the root causes of chronic illness. This conversation explores what happens when experienced clinicians begin asking deeper questions and what they discover when they step outside the traditional system. Want to Learn More about FDN? Join Our FREE HOLISTIC HEALTH WEEK March 16-20 2026 Connect with Kirsten: IG: https://www.instagram.com/greenfarmerwellness/ Website: https://green-farmerwellness.com/ Connect with Michele: IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelescarlet_/ Host of The True Health Podcast

JV Noseworthy, known as Jen, is a retired Registered Nurse and paranormal investigator from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, and the host and founder of the Paranormal Newfound Land (PNL) Podcast. Launched in 2023, PNL has grown into a widely followed paranormal platform, entering its fourth season in 2026 with more than 250 radio and YouTube episodes exploring hauntings, supernatural encounters, and regional folklore. Jen also created the Global PNL Podcast Alumni Network and leads the BOG Team (Boots on Ground), a Newfoundland-based investigative group dedicated to historical paranormal research throughout the province. The podcast joined the United Public Radio Network (UPRN) during its second season, expanding its reach to a global audience.A dual Canadian-American citizen, Jen draws from over 30 years of experience as an operating room travel nurse working across the United States and Canada, where she encountered numerous unexplained and supernatural events in hospitals, historic locations, and private residences. Now living in a rural community on the Avalon Peninsula along Newfoundland's rugged North Atlantic coast, she investigates one of North America's most historically rich and haunted regions — home to Viking history at L'Anse aux Meadows, the haunted streets of St. John's, and the legendary Bell Island. Inspired by the island's deep history, maritime tragedies, and enduring paranormal lore, Jen continues to document firsthand experiences and lead investigations that explore the mysteries of Newfoundland's haunted past.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern.  We broadcast LIVE every night. -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at  https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club  --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop  It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio   FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow  SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow  DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow  WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

Are you living from victim consciousness without realizing that you're struggling and sabotaging intimacy because of it? Josh Trent welcomes Tah Witty, Master Intimacy Coach, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 798, to unpack how victim identity wires victim physiology, why lies carried in the body accelerate aging and fuel drama, how the victim villain hero triangle shows up in relationships, healing, and leadership, what the Condor Approach reveals about seeing life from a higher vantage point, and why radical honesty, patience, and refusing to rescue others are the real gateways to freedom, intimacy, and trauma integration.