Nurse Wellness Podcast

Khaliah Fisher-Grace is Registered Nurse with balanced clinical and leadership experience, and a solid educational foundation. She started her nursing career as a Clinical Nurse in a Cardiac and Thoracic Stepdown unit, at a Northeast Ohio academic medical center and climbed the clinical ladder. She has more than a decade of teaching experience as a community college adjunct faculty member, teaching LPN and RN students in the lab and clinical settings. In addition to teaching LPN and RN students, Khaliah served four years as an instructor in the American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Program. She is currently a part-time Professor of Nursing at Capella University.

Since 2010 Khaliah has blended her clinical experiences with systematic approaches to attaining high quality patient outcomes in her positions of Quality Improvement and Senior Quality Improvement Nurse. In these roles she has led transdisciplinary teams to develop processes that will improve safety and quality for patients at the individual hospital and health system level. She previously held the position of Principal Advisor for Accreditation at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and she is also the chair of the Health System's Policy Oversight Council.  In both of these roles she collaborated with teams to ensure sustained compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.  Most recently she developed a policy team within her organization, and she leads the team as the System Director of Policy.

Khaliah obtained both her BSN and MSN in Healthcare Management from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She earned her PhD in Nursing from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.

Using her experience, education, and voice to serve her profession and her community Khaliah has held leadership, membership and volunteer positions in many organizations. She is a Past President of Greater Cleveland Nurses Association, and a past member of the Ohio Nurse Review Committee. In her community she supported victims of sexual assault in her volunteer role as a Hotline Advocate for the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. She is an active member of the Greater Cleveland Alumnae Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated as well as the Cleveland Heights/University Heights Chapter of the League of Women Voters.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/khaliah-fisher-grace

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Welcome to a captivating exclusive interview with the mastermind behind Nurse Wellness Podcast y and the newly published author of "SHAPE Your Life: 5-Step Blueprint for Sustainable Stress Management," Wendy Garvin Mayo. 

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez leads the interview as Wendy unravels the inspiration behind her groundbreaking book and gives us a sneak peek into what lies ahead.

Wendy Garvin Mayo, a distinguished Stress Solution Strategist, leverages her 20+ years of experience in healthcare to guide readers through a holistic journey from overwhelming stress to a state of balanced well-being and heightened emotional intelligence. "SHAPE Your Life" introduces a 5-step blueprint, a meticulously crafted guide designed to recalibrate, rejuvenate, and reignite passion in every facet of life.
Within the pages of this groundbreaking book, readers will find actionable strategies, real-life scenarios, and holistic approaches that move beyond theoretical concepts. Wendy Garvin Mayo's expertise, honed through her leadership at The Stress Blueprint, transforms stress from a relentless burden into a catalyst for growth, purpose, and resilience.

Key Highlights of "SHAPE Your Life:"

• Practical Tools and Exercises: Mayo's hands-on guidance ensures easy implementation of the 5- step blueprint.

• Holistic Approaches: The book explores physical, mental, and emotional well-being for a comprehensive approach to stress management.

• Real-Life Scenarios: Mayo's relatable examples make the book accessible to diverse situations.

• Expert Insight from The Stress Blueprint: Readers benefit from Mayo's wealth of expertise in transforming stress into strength.

• Empowerment for Every Aspect of Life: "SHAPE Your Life" serves as a compass for personal growth and professional excellence.

"SHAPE Your Life" invites readers to step into a world where they are empowered to thrive, not just survive. Wendy Garvin Mayo's expertise, coupled with her passion for well-being, provides a roadmap for transforming stress into strength and rediscovering joy in every day.

About Wendy Garvin Mayo, APRN, ANP-BC:
Wendy Garvin Mayo is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of experience in various healthcare sectors, including clinical practice, leadership, research, academia, and pharmaceuticals. As the Founding CEO of The Stress Blueprint, Wendy is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals to manage stress, cultivate emotional resilience, and find purpose in their work.

"SHAPE Your Life: 5-Step Blueprint for Sustainable Stress Management" is now available at stressblueprint.com/book.  

Dr. Patrice Little, DNP, is a seasoned healthcare leader with over 15 years in nursing. She is the visionary Founder and CEO of NP Student®, the first national membership dedicated exclusively to guiding registered nurses in their transition to nurse practitioners. Contributing to influential academic works, including Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership: A Global Perspective (Springer, 2020) and the forthcoming The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health Equity (Springer, 2023), Dr. Little cements her status as an authority in healthcare.

In her previous roles, she served as a Senior Policy Advisor for AARP, focusing on healthcare reforms in Georgia for rural and underserved communities, and as a content producer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers show, offering keen insights into legislative processes.

A self-published author, Dr. Little’s books—"Out of Crazy Born Genius: Reclaim a Life Worth Living after Abuse" and "The Starter Guide to Think Like an NP"—reflect her commitment to empowering individuals through healthcare and education. Holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, she continues to advocate for global, equitable healthcare, inspiring change through her multifaceted contributions.

Connect with Dr. Patrice on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-little-dnp-fnp-bc-390403206/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatricelittle/
Instagram: NP Student Magazine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npstudentmag/
YouTube: NP Student Magazine YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfyKg6FdbXGS-tKJr0jnMQ
GA Public Broadcasting: Georgia Public Broadcasting https://www.gpb.org/author/patrice-little

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Kirby P. Williams, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a nurse practitioner who obtained psychiatric training and education from the University of Virginia. Working as a mental health nurse practitioner since 2012 and enjoys mentoring and supporting future psychiatric nurse practitioners. Since 2014, she has worked in nursing academia in undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Her experience and training has led her to multiple speaking engagements in the past 5 years, on topics that include implicit bias training, self-care, racial bias in healthcare, de-prescribing, active teaching strategies, and nursing practice.

As the owner of her private practice Beacon Behavioral Health and Consulting, she provides psychiatric services for adults (state of Virginia and in-person only).

Her passion for mentoring and teaching psychiatric nurse practitioners was the fuel to starting her professional development services for new grad and novice psychiatric nurse practitioners through her company The PMHNP Source, LLC. Currently providing 1:1 consultation service to PMHNPs to help empower, guide, and support their career journey.

Connect with Kirby on:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kirby-williams-msn-pmhnp-bc-9aa46722
Instagram: https://instagram.com/yourpmhnpmentor?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==
linkedin.com/in/kirby-williams-msn-pmhnp-bc-9aa46722
TikTok: @yourpmhnpmentor

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Valerie McPherson exemplifies remarkable resilience and determination as she thrives in her battle against stage 2 breast cancer. Despite the formidable challenges of treatment, Valerie confronts them with unwavering courage and maintains a consistently positive outlook, embracing her journey with unwavering positivity.

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Email: [email protected]
Text: 610-299-1799

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Patricia Washburn, a compassionate and dedicated individual, is best known for her remarkable journey as a caregiver for her beloved husband during his battle with breast cancer. With unwavering support and care, Patricia stood by her husband's side throughout his courageous fight against this rarely discussed form of cancer.

Tragically, Patricia's husband eventually passed away, leaving a void in her life. However, in her determination to honor his memory and raise awareness of male breast cancer, Patricia transformed her late husband's vehicle into a powerful moving billboard. This unique tribute not only pays homage to her husband's strength and resilience but also serves as a means to educate and inform others about the lesser-known aspects of breast cancer in men.

Patricia's heartfelt dedication to this cause has touched the lives of many and continues to be an enduring testament to the power of love, remembrance, and commitment to making a difference in the world.

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Virtual Support Group: Home | AnCan
Email: [email protected]

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Latarsha Ancrum is a 2x breast cancer winner. 

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Trina Turner is a registered nurse with 29 years of experience in various specialties. She is currently a nurse navigator for Bayhealth Cancer Institute and the Delaware Division of Health and Social Services

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LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-turner-msn-rn-bc-lnc-onn-cg-cnen-7b68851a
Facebook: www.facebook.com/trina.m.turner
Instagram: Teetee70_MSN

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Erica Savage is an Amazon best-selling author, Media Commentator, Celebrity Wellness Lifestyle Coach, Corporate Consultant and the founder of The Reframed Brain podcast and wellness community. Having sustained a serious traumatic brain injury in 2021 after being hit by an 18-wheel truck twice while traveling for work, Erica’s professional and personal worlds transformed significantly. Her life changing injuries forced a year-long focus that included multiple therapies, adaptations, and recovery accommodations with the support of a polytrauma medical team, family, and faithful friends. 

Erica is a former Director of a political consulting and data management firm in Metro DC where she spearheaded the firm’s partner outreach program and led its political consulting and marketing intelligence data tagging program. She also oversaw the execution of an 18-month international campaign, where she trained and managed teams responsible for reviewing and researching extensive data specific to Iraq War veterans and their impacted family members. However, Erica’s crowning achievement is having served as an emissary in South Sudan in 2019 to address water access issues and being instrumental in the freeing of a political prisoner. 

Erica’s writing and consistent media engagement, most notably and formerly as a Thursday night regular commentator on Roland Martin Unfiltered, made her a voice of political and social commentary for several years. Erica’s creation of The Reframed Brain Podcast that debuted January 2022, brings her nearly two decades long political expertise, media engagement and energy into scope as she expertly centers brain health and unseen injuries. This is critically centered especially as the global pandemic gave rise to anxiety, stress, depression, suicide rates and mental health service demands. 

Erica’s experience-driven injuries primed her to provide expertise in creating environments of healing and wellness to individuals, institutions, and corporate structures. Erica’s first book, A Southern Guhl’s Green Thumb, 9 Easy Care Plants to Add to Your Space, is an easy read to share the healing properties of plants and bring readers from interest to purchase. She was a featured speaker at Albany State University in September 2022 during Suicide Awareness Month and currently consults with corporate clients engaging select HBCU scholars to prioritize their mental well-being as global competitors. Erica has been effective in the coaching space having high-performing clients report significant decrease in overwhelm and increases in focus and health outcomes. 

Erica has been a guest on the Sirius XM’s The Clay Cane Show, The Karen Hunter Show, The Happy Hour with Heather B., numerous podcasts, and is currently the co-host on SiriusXM’s The Reecie Colbert Show.

Connect with Erica on:
Website:  www.GreatReset.today
Instagram: @1ericasavage

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