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What happens when the hormones that have supported your body for decades begin to shift—and suddenly you don’t recognize yourself anymore?

In this episode of Call the Nurse, I sit down with my own gynecologist, Dr. Edwin Ramirez, for a conversation that is both deeply personal and incredibly educational. We walk through my own hormone journey, the symptoms that made me realize something was changing, and how Dr. Ramirez’s expertise has guided me through menopause and hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. Ramirez breaks down the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone and how fluctuations can affect sleep, mood, energy, libido, brain fog, muscle, bone health and overall well-being. We also tackle one of the biggest questions in menopause care: Do hormone labs actually matter—or should treatment be based primarily on symptoms?

We talk about why so many women struggle to get answers, why some physicians are hesitant to prescribe or even discuss HRT, and the history behind the fear of hormones and breast cancer. Dr. Ramirez shares why he continued offering hormone therapy to appropriately selected patients even during the years when many clinicians stopped prescribing, and how the conversation around the evidence has evolved.

And because he’s also my doctor, we get personal. We discuss my changing labs, different forms of hormone replacement, what has and hasn’t worked for me, and the reality that finding the right treatment isn’t always a straight line.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know something has changed in my body, but no one seems to be listening,” this conversation is for you.

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https://www.rassettigynecology.com

What if the woman you are today is still carrying the little girl you once were?

This week on Call the Nurse, I sit down with filmmaker, writer, and director Monique Impagliazzo for a vulnerable conversation about the inspiration behind the script for her future film Pinkie Swear—and the inner work that led her back to her younger self.

We talk about the wounds we carry from childhood, the ways they can quietly show up in our adult relationships, careers, motherhood, perfectionism, and people-pleasing—and why healing doesn’t always mean something terrible had to happen to us.

Monique shares what it means to reconnect with your inner little girl, listen to what she still needs, and begin giving her the safety, compassion, and voice she may not have had growing up.

Because sometimes moving forward isn’t about becoming someone new.

Sometimes it’s about going back for the little girl you left behind—and making her a new promise.

This is a conversation about storytelling, self-discovery, generational healing, and finally learning to become the woman your younger self needed.

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What happens when the caregiver suddenly becomes the one who needs care? ❤️‍🩹

This week on Call the Nurse, I sit down with my coworker and fellow nurse, Bailey Saleumvong, RN-BC, MSN, whose life took an unimaginable turn when he went from caring for patients to becoming critically ill himself—and ultimately needing a heart transplant.

Bailey shares so vulnerably about the fear, the uncertainty, the loss of control, and what it feels like to understand too much medically while also trying to simply be the patient.

But what stayed with me most were the lessons that came after—the things you can only understand when you’ve been on both sides of the bedside.

His recovery is remarkable. His perspective is even more powerful.

When the nurse becomes the patient, everything changes.

Content note: This episode contains discussions of suicidal thoughts and self-harm. If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care.

In this deeply personal episode of Call the Nurse, I sit down with my daughter, Haylie, as she shares her journey through autism, mental health struggles, and one of the darkest chapters of her life. As a nurse, I could save my patients but not my own daughter.

Together, we revisit the difficult decisions our family faced—including sending her to a therapeutic boarding school in Utah—and hear, for the first time, Haylie's perspective on how those choices ultimately helped save her life.

We also talk about:

• What it's really like living with autism
• Common misconceptions about the autism spectrum
• Depression, hopelessness, and finding the will to live again
• The therapist who made a lasting impact
• The parent-child relationship during crisis

• Finding hope after your darkest moments

This episode wasn't easy to record, and it wasn't easy to decide to share. But if our family's story helps one person feel less alone—or gives one parent hope to keep fighting for their child—then every vulnerable moment is worth it.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, healthcare professional, someone navigating autism, or anyone struggling with mental health, we hope this conversation reminds you that healing is possible, hope can return, and no one should have to walk these journeys alone.

Thank you for being here, for listening with an open heart, and for helping us continue to break the stigma surrounding autism and mental health.

Because sometimes the conversations that are hardest to have are the ones that save lives. ❤️

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What if pain isn't just something to treat—but something to understand?

In this episode of Call the Nurse,I sit down with Dr. Thomas Nasser, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and highly regarded for his expertise in Pain Management. He is also one of the founding partners of AVORS Medical Group in Lancaster, CA, alongside my husband Dr. Alon Antebi. In this conversation we explore the complex relationship between physical pain, emotional suffering, and the human experience.

Dr. Nasser shares why he believes some of the most important medicine happens when we slow down long enough to truly listen. We discuss why compassionate doctors often run behind schedule, why telling someone "it's all in your head" can be deeply harmful, and how pain can persist even when scans and tests don't provide clear answers.

Together, we explore:

• Why pain is always real—even when the cause isn’t obvious
• The connection between the brain, nervous system, trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain
• Innovative approaches to pain management beyond medication
• How physicians balance science with compassion
• When emotional healing becomes part of physical healing
• Why caring for patients sometimes means abandoning the clock
• The importance of partnering with mental health professionals to treat the whole person

Dr. Nasser also shares insights shaped not only by decades of medical experience, but by his own personal journey through profound loss and life's unexpected challenges.

Whether you're living with chronic pain, caring for someone who is, or you're a healthcare professional trying to care for others without losing yourself, this conversation is a powerful reminder that healing begins with being seen, heard, and believed.

Because sometimes the greatest gift a healthcare provider can give isn't another prescription—it's the words:

"I believe you're hurting."

If this episode resonates with you, please follow Call the Nurse, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that their pain is real—and they don't have to face it alone.

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One year ago, Call the Nurse was just an idea — a quiet knowing inside me that there was something more I was meant to say beyond the walls of the hospital. In this deeply personal anniversary episode, I sit down with my coach, mentor, and dear friend, Liz Svatek — the woman who helped me finally stop playing small and launch this podcast. Liz is a mindset mastery teacher, a rapid transformation coach, and the host of The Liz Svatek Show—a globally ranked top 1% podcast.

Together, we talk about midlife awakening, radical personal responsibility, inner child healing, and what it really means to keep evolving instead of shrinking as we age. This conversation dives into the deeper work so many women avoid — the healing beneath the success, the patterns beneath the pain, and the childhood wounds that quietly shape how we show up in relationships, motherhood, work, and even the way we care for ourselves.

Liz shares powerful insights on why learning keeps us alive, why women in midlife often disconnect from themselves, and how expansion is still possible no matter your age or season of life. We also discuss what it means to stop abandoning yourself, reclaim your voice, and finally give the younger version of you the safety, compassion, and love she may have never received.

This episode is raw, honest, emotional, and deeply aligned with the heart of Call the Nurse: life support for the stories that don’t make it in the chart.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or like you’ve lost pieces of yourself while caring for everyone else… this conversation is your reminder that healing is possible, your story still matters, and your growth is not over. In many ways, it may just be beginning. 🤍

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The Liz Svatek Show

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In this deeply personal episode of Call the Nurse, Mindie sits down with her husband, orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Alon Antebi, for an honest conversation about bone health, hormones, aging, and the reality of navigating perimenopause together.

From what Alon sees firsthand in surgery to what Mindie has experienced physically, emotionally, and mentally during this season of life, this episode bridges medicine and marriage in a raw and relatable way. They discuss osteoporosis, hip fractures, stress, hormone shifts, and the powerful ways our bodies keep score over time.

But beyond the medicine, this episode explores something even deeper: what happens when a surgeon who is trained to fix people realizes he cannot “fix” the woman he loves.

A conversation about partnership, listening, healing, identity, and learning to walk through midlife changes together — one honest conversation at a time. 🎙️

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In this episode of Call the Nurse, Mindie sits down with Vaughn Pierro—Breathwork healer, Creator of the Holy Breath Method™ & Host of The Cosmic Healing Podcast—to explore the connection between breath, the nervous system, and emotional healing.

With over 23 years of experience as a massage therapist, Vaughn shares how her work evolved from hands-on bodywork into guiding women through breath work, helping them safely release stored emotions and reconnect with their bodies.

Mindie opens up about her own initial skepticism—and how experiencing breath work firsthand shifted her understanding of healing beyond traditional medicine.

Together, they discuss:

• ​How breath work impacts the nervous system
• ​Why the body won’t release anything it’s not ready for
• ​The importance of safety and trust in the healing process
• ​Emotional patterns stored in the body
• ​Why so many women feel disconnected—and how to come back to themselves

Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or already on your healing journey, this conversation offers a grounded look at how breath can become a powerful tool for awareness, regulation, and healing.

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Thank you to our sponsor, Alano Massi, CFP-Founder & Managing Director of Palm Capital Management

He is also author of "Lasting Wealth: Mastering Essential Knowledge For Retirement Planning"

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What happens when a nurse walks away from the bedside… and builds something entirely her own?

This week on Call the Nurse, I’m sitting down with my longtime friend and former coworker, Amy Springer. We spent over a decade working side by side in the hospital—long shifts, endless chaos, and a whole lot of laughter in between. But a few years ago, she made the decision so many nurses think about… and actually left.

Now, she’s built a thriving business in aesthetics, IV therapy, and wellness—helping women feel strong, confident, and supported in a completely different way.

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to leave the hospital, the identity shift that comes with it, and how she balances being a business owner, a mom, and a wife. We also get into the truth behind some of the fastest-growing trends in wellness right now—GLP-1s, peptides, IV therapy—and why where you get these treatments matters more than people think.

This conversation is about more than beauty or business.It’s about evolution.It’s about redefining what care looks like.And it’s about giving yourself permission to build a life that actually feels good.

Because sometimes… the most powerful thing you can do is answer the call in a new way.

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Thank you to our sponsor, Alano Massi, CFP-Founder & Managing Director of Palm Capital Management

He is also author of "Lasting Wealth: Mastering Essential Knowledge For Retirement Planning"

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This episode almost didn’t happen.

Five years ago in Florida, I gave up my seat to a woman waiting outside a restaurant. We started talking, and something about her stayed with me—but I almost left it at that.

Instead, I went back to find her.

That woman is Faith.

What began as a simple moment turned into something neither of us expected—we became family, meeting each other at a time when we both needed it most.

And we talk about this in the episode… how much would have been lost for both of us if I hadn’t gone back before leaving that night.

Still full of life and living independently, Faith sat down with me in a Florida studio at 100 years old to share what a CENTURY of Life has shown her.

She’s lived through decades of change, yet one thing she feels deeply is what we’ve lost along the way: real human connection.

From stories of the Rat Pack era to her honest thoughts on today’s world, Faith doesn’t give a list of rules—she offers something more meaningful:

A way of seeing life.

A reminder of what we forget.

And a perspective most of us don’t slow down long enough to hear.

Her message is simple:Live. Laugh. Love.

But after 100 years of life… it becomes something much deeper.

This episode is about connection, presence, and the small moments we almost miss—the ones that end up changing everything.

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Thank you to our sponsor, Alano Massi, CFP-Founder & Managing Director of Palm Capital Management

He is also author of Lasting Wealth: Mastering Essential Knowledge For Retirement Planning

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