Health for the Healthcare Professional

It's Women's Month!!!In this episode Abigail talks with the most influential woman in her life, (hint hint it is her mom). Magdalena has an MSW with years of experience in Social Work and is also a successful entrepreneur. However, this journey came with challenges. This episode will unpack many of those challenges and how Magdalena, with the help and support from God was able to tackle them. So sit back, enjoy the episode, and call the women in your life and let them know how much you appreciate them. 

What is it like to be a Physical Therapist? What is it like to be a minority in the field? How do you maintain your sanity during an intense doctoral program? There is a lot we unpack in this episode. You don't want to miss it!


Dr. Jonathan Allen is the Clinic Director for CAO-Maryland Orthopedic Specialists in Germantown, MD and is a Certified Myofacial Trigger Point Physical Therapist. Dr. Allen graduated from Loma Linda University in California in 2012 and has been practicing for 8 years. During this time of practicing he has been a staff physical therapist, a travel physical therapist, and an independent contractor encompassing patient population from Skilled Nursing to Sports Medicine. He is the Husband to Cyre` Spencer Allen and together they are blessed with a son Levi, and a daughter, Ari.




Dr. Trevor Goring is a physical therapist by trade. He graduated from Howard University in 2012 and has been practicing in the field for 7 years. He has achieved additional credentials post graduation to include certifications in strength and conditioning through the national strength and conditioning association, as well as trigger point dry needling. Dr. Goring's greatest achievement, however is marrying his life partner Dr. Victoria Goring, whom in finding her has obtained favor from the Lord. In his spare time, Dr. Goring enjoys cooking, collecting colognes, and being in nature. 




Vikkie J is a native of Hampton Roads, VA where she was raised. She earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from Virginia Commonwealth University and a doctorate in Physical Therapy from the REAL HU-Howard University. After practicing for 5 years as a PT, Vikkie J decided that she wanted to invest in her passion for helping people in another way. A natural encourager, she enrolled and completed the Say Life! Coach Institute program. Having a niche for organizing, Vikkie J obtained a certificate for Professional Organizing from the International Association of Professions Career College. Vikkie J has been featured on the I'm Loving Me Project, interviewed on the DMV Daily, and has 2 features in UPJOURNEY. In her spare time she enjoys creating content for her podcast, "Talking With Vikkie J" being on the beach with her husband Trevor; hiking and kayaking at her local hometown dam, and working on content for her two devotional books. Vikkie J not only believes that you should say your goals out loud, she believes you should also write them and make it plain in order for one to live their best life while letting their light shine. 

Elshadie is a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Maryland. She spent 10+ years caring for patients( in all ages) with Cardio-Pulmonary diseases. She graduated from Washington Aventist University, in 2012 with a Master’s of Science in Healthcare Administration. 2009, she graduated from Columbia Union College with a Bachelor’s of Art in HCA and Associate in Respiratory Care. In 2004, she graduated from a Community College with Associate of Art in General Studies. Now, she works as a Respiratory Care Educator Specialist for a local hospital in Maryland

Vikkie J is a native of Hampton Roads VA. She earned a B.S. in Exercise science from Virginia Commonwealth University and a doctorate in physical therapy from the REAL HU-Howard University. After practicing for 5 years as a PT, Vikkie J decided that she wanted to invest in her passion for helping people in another way. A natural encourager, she enrolled and completed the Say Life! Coach Institute program which is an accredited International Coaching Federation provider. Having a niche for organizing, Vikkie J obtained a certificate for Professional Organizing from the International Association of Professions Career College. In her spare time she enjoys creating content for her podcast “Talking With Vikkie J,” being on the beach with her husband Trevor, hiking, kayaking at her local hometown dam, & working on content for her 2 devotional books. Vikkie J not only believes that you should say your goals out loud, she believes you should also write them and make it plain in order for one to live their best life while letting their light shine.

Yvonne Mugure, social media influencer was diagnosed with COVID-19 and shares her story. In this interview Yvonne, also speaks on being able to put your creative content into the world and following your dreams regardless of what critics may say.

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded almost 2 months ago. A lot has happened with COVID since then. To anyone that has suffered from this virus-whether you or a loved one-my heart goes out to you.

In this episode, Abigail talks with "The Tik-Tok Doc", Dr. Jason Campbell. We speak about Black Lives Matter, anxiety, bullying, racial health disparities, how to overcome the haters, and much more! This is an episode you do not want to miss!

TEDx speaker, mental health professional, mother of four, and founder of EDJA- Tabitha Mpamira speaks about mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cancer survivor and Asthmatic fighting on the frontlines in Washington against COVID-19, and one of the Facebook administrators for a group of nearly 50,000 members, Respiratory Therapist Mark Vargas speaks on his experience in Respiratory Care during this time and the future of the profession and so much more. 


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In this episode, Abigail speaks on the healthcare heroes and the challenges they face in the age of COVID-19. Abigail also addresses non-healthcare workers and tangible steps that they can do to support our heroes. 

Imagine owing $660,000 in student loan debt and eliminating it all in only three years. In this week’s episode Dr. Nii Darko, trauma surgeon, author, and podcaster talks about his past financial struggles and how him and his wife overcame that in a short time. Also speaking about life as a trauma surgeon, a working parent, and a podcaster Dr. Nii Darko teaches us so much! This is a must listen episode!

Also be sure to check out Dr. Nii Darko’s amazing podcast “Docs Outside the Box”. Especially tune into Episode 112 which was mentioned in this podcast’s episode.