The WoMed

TW: COVID, Death, Suicide 

As we acknowledge the two-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we welcome the incredible Christian Franz, who worked in an ICU in NYC, to discuss his experience on the frontlines. Christian talks about how he made it through each day alongside media and online misinformation, and the trauma and heartbreak he experienced as, at one point, he was saying goodbye to around 7-10 patients a night. He talks about how pre-existing flaws in the healthcare system became so much more apparent during this time, why he made the decision to start studying medicine, and how he wants to dedicate his life to fixing the system and uniting nurses and doctors. On top of all of that, he has an IG live series and podcast called Friends of Franz which aims to humanize healthcare workers and broaden access to medical information. This is an incredibly emotional episode highlighting the unresolved mental health consequences of this pandemic for our frontline workers. It is essential to validate the experience of healthcare workers, and we hope this episode can be cathartic, as we honor Christian’s experience.

To get more from Christian, follow him on Instagram @chrsfranz and his podcast on Instagram @friendsoffranzpod and wherever you listen. 

Keep in mind the high-stake decisions and moral duress healthcare professionals currently face will undoubtedly take a toll on our field. If you feel overwhelmed beyond your limits by sadness, depression, or anxiety, or if you have had thoughts of hurting or killing yourself, call 911. You can also call or text one of these crisis hotlines for immediate response: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat . If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741  

SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727). Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. 

American Nurses Association Well-Being Initiative - Free Tools to Support the Mental Health and Resilience of All Nurses 

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Get all your travel nursing questions answered in today’s jam-packed episode. Career Travel Nurse Sarah Gaines joins your hosts to discuss staffing agency exploitation, nurse pay caps, and the incredible benefits of being a travel nurse. She talks about starting The Six Figure Travel Nurse out of frustration, and how she transitioned to counselling nurses during the pandemic. She reads "the letter" led by Peter Welch and Morgan Griffith to the White House’s COIVD-19 response team, and breaks down the disinformation and assumptions that came from it. She explains that financial fluctuation is more volatile now because of coined, but crisis rates existed before and will exist after the pandemic. Sarah offers advice to nursing students who want to become a travel nurse, and to nurses thinking of making the jump. Plus, she debunks common travel nurse myths. Sarah also highlights the exploitation that has occurred in healthcare during this pandemic, and suggests attention should be on ratios, hospitals, or insurance companies, as opposed to agencies. 

To get more from Sarah and learn more about The Six Figure Travel Nurse, follow her on Instagram @sarah_gaines and @travelnursecourse or go to sarahgaines.com 

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This week your hosts try to keep their cool while interviewing the remarkable Dr. Blair Peters. They discuss queer representation and shifting the culture in medicine and academia to improve care for the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Peters talks about their platform, and people recognizing them as they start to go out in the world as restrictions ease. They explain that a lot of research is behind paid firewalls, whereas their Instagram is intended to put out real, accessible information for those in need. They discuss gender affirming care, and talk about one of the first, most famous cases of gender affirming surgery. They touch on the barriers they see as most prevalent in gender affirming care, and changes in insurance over the years. They are also able to speak to the healthcare system in Canada, and why it isn’t as perfect as many think. Lastly, they share details on their extensive schooling, and where they see their career headed. 

To get more from Dr. Blair Peters, follow them on Instagram @queersurgeon 

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So, this is the one where D gets COVID… and she’s laughing now because she’s already cried. Not going to lie, this is a heavy one, guys. Danielle opens up about her feelings of shame, anger, and disappointment around not only getting COVID, but how people continue to act in light of this pandemic. Your hosts discuss the fear around testing positive and having to think of everyone you came in contact with, and talk about all the ways the pandemic has affected people differently, including healthcare workers. Danielle also gets vulnerable about feelings of lost time when it comes to settling down and having a family, as someone who gave up so much these past two years. Lastly, they touch on the likelihood of the next pandemic being the PTSD, depression, and anxiety of healthcare workers. 

To learn more from Impact in Healthcare and get involved, visit @impactinhealthcare 

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Your hosts are joined by sex scientist and one of Match’s Chief Scientific Advisors, Dr. Helen Fisher to discuss relationships, relationships in healthcare, dating trends, and more. Dr. Fisher shares why she got into this field, and discusses her work with Match and their 11th annual Singles in America study. They take a deep dive into Danielle’s dating life, including her time on The Bachelor. Plus, Dr. Fisher shares that vaccination status has skyrocketed as the most important criteria for singles (2 in 3 singles said that they want their dating partners to be vaxxed) and that singles are leading the charge in vaccination rate. Lastly, they touch on trends in dating partners for healthcare workers! 

To learn more from Helen and purchase her books, visit helenfisher.com and theanatomyoflove.com. 

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Our next guest needs no introduction; but if you’re not up to date on your social media stars, Nurse Clara has paved the way for nurse influencers and medical content creators in the space. Today, she chats with D and Jackie about navigating a presence on social media as a healthcare worker. They talk about nurses getting hate for making content at work, and discuss the benefit of using their credentials to empower and educate whatever community they have, big or small. With healthcare workers expressing themselves more to their patients and followers, it allows them to be seen as regular people too, who you can hopefully trust even more. Clara discusses how she went from just posting on social media to having a full-on business, the pressure to post about certain things, and performative activism. She offers advice for people starting out, talks about her new shoes dropping with Clove, and absolutely glows when speaking about her mentorship and passion for the ACU. 

To keep up with Clara, follower her @nurseclara and find her new shoes @goclove. Plus, be sure to check out @theasiancareunit 

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We’re going back to school! Okay, not really, but we are answering all your questions about nursing school. This episode goes out to all the students starting their new semesters! We chat about students losing out on the quality of their education because of the pandemic, and offer resources for these hands-on skills you’re getting less of. We touch on dealing with nurses who don’t want to teach you in clinical, thoughts on working as a tech or CNA during nursing school, and additional resources for learning, other than what is provided to you. We offer tips on impressing your clinical instructor, giving reports, and passing the NCLEX. Plus, we discuss managing anxiety in nursing school, and share the advice we would give to our nursing school selves. 

Jackie’s report sheet: https://jaclyndarling.com/nursing-1/reportsheet  

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Internal Medicine Physician, founder of End Well, and host of the Ted Health podcast Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joins your hosts to discuss palliative care and changing the conversation around death in healthcare. She talks about how she decided to take on more as it relates to palliative care, and shares one of many stories that informed how she spoke and thought about end-of-life care. She discusses the stigma around talking about death and dying, and the negative effects of dismissing these conversations in our society. They discuss how the pandemic has changed people’s relationship with death, and the systemic issues evident in our healthcare system today. Shoshana speaks to the distress in medicine that comes from families disagreeing with patient's desires, and her goals with the End Well project, including the need for more people to be part of the conversation. 

To get more from Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, you can follow her on Instagram @shoshanamd. Plus, be sure to check out endwellproject.org and the Ted Health podcast wherever you listen.  

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In case you weren’t aware, there is a zero-tolerance policy for drama in the WoMed community. Today we’re talking about peer incivility and lateral violence, aka, workplace bullying. Unfortunately, this is something so many nurses have to go through, and tensions are even higher as a result of the pandemic. Danielle and Jackie both open up about hurtful situations they’ve been through, and Jackie shares some research she’s discovered in trying to figure out why this drama is so prevalent in the nursing community. They discuss the mental health effects this stress can have on people, what nurses can do to try and make these situations better, and how to approach conversations with your bully directly. They also break down options available to you if you’re facing bullying and want to take action!

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This week on The WoMed, your hosts are joined by cardiologist Dr. Danielle Belardo! We learn that Danielle has some serious A-list followers, then take a deep dive into COVID and the realities on the front-lines vs. denial on social media. Danielle shares her frustrations with diet culture and her work in destigmatizing obesity. The three discuss the danger of misinformation online and analyze why people often fall victim to these falsehoods. Danielle then shares the most ridiculous diet she’s ever seen and shares advice on finding good, trusted resources among all the misinformation. Plus, she talks about bringing her podcast back alongside Podcast Nation, and everything you have to look forward to there! 

To get more from Danielle, you can follow her on Instagram @daniellebelardomd, and stay tuned for her new podcast, Wellness: Fact vs Fiction with Danielle Belardo, MD, coming soon. In the meantime, subscribe to Nutrition Rounds to be notified of the new show!  

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