Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of abuse, trauma, and emotional distress that may be difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

In this powerful episode of I Beg Your Pardon this Nursing Week, we sit down with Katie Duke — nurse, trailblazer, and one of the first influencers to put nursing on the social media map. Katie opens up about her early struggles with life, abuse, her career as a nurse, moving from the country to the city, and the tough path she walked to rebuild her life in New York City. From working night shifts to becoming a nationally recognized voice in healthcare, Katie shares how she turned pain into purpose, setbacks into strength, and built a brand without losing her identity. Raw, real, and deeply inspiring — this is the story behind the scrubs.