Dr Jacky shares her experience and concerns about the aftermath post pandemic and the mental health effects during our recovery.  It is so important to bring awareness to mental health and to normalize speaking up about it.  As a physician and a leader in the community, Dr Jacky wants to share her story so that others feel comfortable seeking help and sharing theirs as well.

Listen now as she takes us on her  journey and provides the tools that she uses to manage her own mental health.   

Here are some of the online resources that are mentioned in the podcast. 

Online therapy:  talkspace.com or betterhealth.com

CVS is also now providing in store mental health counseling.  
 
If you ever have any thoughts or concerns about hurting yourself here are some more resources to help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

1-800-273-8255

Physician Suicide hotline 

physiciansupportline.com

1-888-409-0141

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In honor of Women's month  meet our special guest to discuss womanhood and maintaining our identity during these trialing times-  Nicole Gilchrist 

Nicole Gilchrist is a powerful entrepreneur and mom of 3, she has spent the last 6 years supporting her husband in the NFL, growing her family and coming into her own power.   Get to know about her journey and how she maintained her identity during this journey.  

The revolution of women starting businesses and growing into their ultimate power has begun and you will be excited to hear how we all struggle and how we support each other to succeed.  

Sit down and have a girl chat with this amazing woman and be ready to be inspired and empowered.  

Dont forget to checkout the blog for the blog post and watch the episode on YouTube!


Follow Nicole Gilchrist @nicolegilchrist_ or @nicole_g_glams

check out her website at www.nicolegilchrist.com

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Dr Jacky shares her experience being one of the first to receive the Pfizer Covid vaccine and answers some common questions asked about what that means for us as a society and what we can look forward to. 

She strongly believes the vaccine will reduce fear, allow safer working conditions and will decrease the amount of severe infections and the overall COVID deaths seen in the nation and the world.   

*Listen to the full episode NOW and make sure to subscribe for more. 

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ALERT: New Podcast Episode: A day in the war zone called the COVID ICU

Dr Jacky shares her experience as an ICU physician traveling across the country fighting on the front lines.  In this episode you will get a first hand look at what our healthcare heroes are confronting during this pandemic and how they continue to battle in the silent war while remaining RESILIENT and HOPEFUL. 

As we all continue to do everything we can to remain healthy and safe we must also keep in mind the toll it has taken on so many and continue to support each other and our community not with criticism and judgment but with love and compassion. 

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https://vitayamd.com/the-war-zone-called-the-covid-icu/

Attention: New podcast episode!

Join Dr Jacky and a very special guest Morgan Thomas as we dive into Mental Fitness.  

We will answer questions like what is mental fitness, how do we check in on our mental health on a daily basis and how to select the right "coach" counselor/therapist for you. 


Empower yourself with the  knowledge, tools and mindset you need in order to Empower your Mental Health. 

Dont forget to checkout the blog for the blog post and watch the episode on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/x1lOd8R1yfM

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https://vitayamd.com/mental-health-check-in/



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This episode will inspire you to start MOVING today and get closer to obtaining ENDLESS ENERGY! 

Fitness is the physical ability to perform athletic activity.  As we continue on the journey in empowering your physical health we will discuss the knowledge, tools, and mindset needed to find the right fitness routine. 

Join Dr Jacky and Sarah Shulman, a certified personal trainer and mom of 3,  focused on getting busy moms moving on an in depth discussion about how to choose the right fitness routine, coach and program for you!


More info about our GUEST:

Sara Shulman is an NASM certified personal trainer, Crossfit L-1 coach, fitness enthusiast, and mom of 3. She specializes in helping busy moms increase their fitness, get stronger, healthier, and feel more confident in their own skin. Whether they are new to working out, want to get in shape after baby, or are just looking to get healthy, she creates personalized online programing geared towards her clients specific goals. Her 12 week program includes personalized programming, 1-on-1 weekly check-ins, nutrition guidance and mindset and mindfulness coaching. Follow her on IG and FB @sweatlovemeditate.

Say no to DIET, RESTRICTION, TORTURE and yes to Healthy habits, Balancing foods, and Proper Nutrition. 

This episode is a dive into understanding what proper nutrition means and how do you incorporate it into your daily hectic schedule.  

You will learn 3 quick easy tools to incorporate proper nutrition into your daily life without restricting the foods that you love.  

We will also emphasize the mindset needed to shift your eating habits  to achieve overall health.  

Vickie and I have both spent endless hours managing critical care patients and have an unbelievable passion for healthy living  and empowering YOU to Empower your HEALTH. 



More about our GUEST: 

Vickie Klimantaris is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist in the state of Florida. She has a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from Florida INternational University where she graduated top of her class. Since graduating and completing the Didactic internship, Vickie has practiced as an RD in various areas including Oncology, Community outreach, local school districts however her most recent work has been as Clinical Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Manager for a local Hospital in South Florida. There, her focus has primarily been critical care medicine and post-surgical medicine where she provides nutrition life support for the most vulnerable. She provides nutrition education for patients who undergo major abdominal surgery to help them adjust to their new way of living. 

Working in the hospital for many years, she's realized that obtaining good health can not be learned in a 15-min diet education which most patients receive while hospitalized; with that being said, Vickie has taken her love for educating and has started her own Virtual Private Practice to provide more in-depth counseling to those who are looking to live a healthier life. After becoming a mother, she quickly learned how challenging it can be to balance newborn life while finding the time to prepare meals.  Her true passion has been helping new moms love and nourish their postpartum bodies in order to be the best versions of themselves. She truly enjoys helping families come up with quick, nutritious and age appropriate foods for infants, toddlers, and parents all while living your best life.  

For more information feel free to reach out to Vickie on Instagram @nutritionbyvickie

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Also, if you are interested in getting more info feel free to reach to Vickie on Instagram @nutritionbyvickie

This is episode is a kick off to what it means to be healthy?   It won't provide all the answers but will serve as an overview of the 3 most important key aspects of good health.   This include Proper nutrition, Healthy Exercise Routine, and Practicing Mindfulness. 

Now more than ever your health is your secret weapon to fighting and preventing disease.  If there is one thing that the pandemic has shown the world is your physical health can make a difference in surviving COVID-19.

Dr Jacky will discuss how to recognize reliable resources in order to embark on this journey of good physical health. 

She also will discuss how to incorporate your physician into your overall health and what questions to ask in order to ensure you are truly healthy .

Empower yourself and gain the knowledge, the tools and the mindset you need in order to Empower your Health.


Dont forget to checkout the blog for an amazing overview and worksheet to kick off your Health and Wellness journey.

https://vitayamd.com/empower-your-health-empower-yourself/

https://vitayamd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Empower-your-health-checklist-1.pdf

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