AWHONN Insights Podcast

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AWHONN Insights Podcast episodes

May 22, 2025 A Beginner’s Guide to Liability Issues in Perinatal Nursing
This rockstar team of nursing, medical, and legal experts kick off the AWHONN Insights live in Phoenix, AZ in 2024. Nurses and providers at any career stage caring for pregnant, laboring, and postpartum people will learn more about your best defense for when litigation occurs. The time to improve your clinical practice is now.
54 min
May 07, 2025 How Nurses Are Coping in the Current Climate
The AWHONN Insights Content Advisory Board discusses the current challenges faced by nurses and how they’re coping. The conversation centers on self-care strategies, emotional coping, and the importance of support within the nursing profession. The group explores ways to nurture creativity and resilience amid the constantly evolving and demanding landscape of obstetrics and women’s health.
35 min
April 24, 2025 The Vital Role of Anesthesia Providers in High-Risk OB Care
How well do you know the anesthesia providers’ critical role in caring for OB patients? This conversation delves into the importance of open communication and collaboration through teamwork. Our guests discuss how to best prepare for emergencies, centering the birthing person’s emotional needs, environment cues, and assessment of blood volume and hydration status.
56 min
April 10, 2025 Women’s Mental Health Across the Life Course
In its first ever special issue, three JOGNN guest editors focus on women’s mental health and the critical junctures that have lasting outcomes across the life course. Listen as they discuss screening guidelines, tailored interventions, community-based support, and innovative ways health care experts can partner with legislators to promote evidence-based policies.
28 min
March 06, 2025 Inclusive Lactation: Supporting Gender Diverse Families
Two powerful advocates share their personal journeys into lactation consulting and discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ families. Join us as we discuss the significance of human milk for infants and provide insights on how health care professionals can support diverse families. We also address stigma and bias in the health care setting and offer resources for nurses to become better allies.
38 min
February 25, 2025 SPEAK UP to Eliminate Perinatal Disparities
Quality improvement science in perinatal care can address the preventable morbidity and mortality disparity affecting racial and ethnic minorities. Leaders from the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement describe how and why they designed SPEAK UP to dismantle racism in health care. Listen to explore the collective responsibility of nurses and health care professionals to implement change and improve outcomes for all birthing individuals.
40 min
February 18, 2025 Healing From Human Trafficking
Hear Tammy Toney Butler’s harrowing journey out of being sex trafficked as a child. Learn the importance of understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the effects of intergenerational trauma. Receive guidance and resources for health care professionals on self-care, compassion, trust, and how to listen survivors.
Warning: This content may be distressing or triggering, especially for survivors of abuse and trauma.
51 min
February 06, 2025Healing From Human Trafficking
Hear Tammy Toney Butler’s harrowing journey out of being sex trafficked as a child. Learn the importance of understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the effects of intergenerational trauma. Receive guidance and resources for health care professionals on self-care, compassion, trust, and how to listen survivors.
Warning: This content may be distressing or triggering, especially for survivors of abuse and trauma.
Meet our guests:
Tammy Toney-Butler
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Tammy Toney-Butler is a former emergency department nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. She’s a published author and subject matter expert on human trafficking and trauma-responsive care. Tammy, a survivor of child sex trafficking, was transformed by her faith in Christ and is on a mission to empower survivors to start their transformative journey as they find peace, calm, and serenity.
In 2020, Tammy co-founded Nurses United Against Human Trafficking and founded A&K Ranch Ministries. In 2021, she founded Reflective Spaces Ministry, a trauma-focused, prophetic healing ministry in Lee County, FL. In 2023, she launched the podcast Reflective Hour with Tammy Toney-Butler.
Tammy is an international speaker on human trafficking and has presented at the United Nations, the World Health Organization’s Year of the Nurse, the American Nurses Association General Assembly, and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She’s also been retained as an expert witness and network television panelist.
Tammy is active in her advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. and is unafraid to speak the truth about child safety legislative initiatives and the need for reform in this space.
Episode Resources
Nurses United Against Human Trafficking (NUAHT)
NUAHT Learning Management System
Reflective Hour with Tammy Toney-Butler Podcast
Reflective Spaces Ministry
Dr. Vincent Felitti
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Walker, P. (2013). Complex PTSD: From surviving to thriving: A guide and map for recovering from childhood trauma. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
AWHONN’s Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Mission Statement
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Thurston, R. C., Jakubowski, K., Chang, Y., Koenen, K., Maki, P. M., & Mitchell, E. B. (2021). Sexual assault and carotid plaque among midlife women. Journal of the American Heart Association, 10(5), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.120.017629
Thurston, R. C., Chang, Y., Derby, C. A., Bromberger, J. T., Harlow, S. D., Janssen, I., & Matthews, K. A. (2014). Abuse and subclinical cardiovascular disease among midlife women: The study of women’s health across the nation. Stroke, 45(8), 2246-2251. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.114.005928
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51 min
January 16, 2025 Men in Maternal Health Nursing
This conversation explores the unique experiences of male nurses in maternal health, highlighting their personal journeys, the challenges they face, and the rewarding aspects of their careers. Our roundtable of guests share insights on how they engage with families during the birthing process and the importance of inclusivity in nursing. Listen closely to learn about the power of mentorship that helped these nurses excel and how they collaborate and network through professional associations to build community and support among nurses.
52 min
November 25, 2024 How UNCF and HBCUs Can Shape the Future of Nursing Careers
Explore the opportunities available for nursing students through UNCF and HBCUs and discover how increasing diversity among nurse scientists can transform health care. Our guests discuss the importance of outreach, mentorship, and community support in nursing education, as well as strategies for building connections with funders. Tune in for insights into how you can get involved in supporting the next generation of nursing professionals.
49 min

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AWHONN Insights is your go-to source for candid nursing conversations with peers and experts alike. Our hosts and guests offer unique but familiar perspectives because they are perinatal nurses just…