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Offering an honest conversation about new motherhood, former WoMed co-host Danielle LeVeck joins D and Jackie to talk about everything she’s experiencing, from the pain to the exhaustion and all that's in between. She discusses breastfeeding, induced labor, c-sections, and vaginal labor, and the feelings and fear that come along with each. Dani gets honest about judging other parents as well as the reality of having to help one another and extend support until there is systemic change that better supports new parents in the workplace. The three then discuss maternity and paternity leave, what needs to change there, and how Dani feels about going back to work. Dani also opens up about what she didn’t expect about motherhood and the ways in which her practice may change as a result. The 4th trimester is often suffered in silence, and this episode pulls back the curtain as we get to catch up with Dani and her sweet baby boy - the first official male guest on The WoMed!

To keep up with Danielle, follow her on Instagram @nurseabnormalities and check out her blog nurseabnormalities.com. 

If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed. Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy, shoutouts, and Wo-No You Didn't moments to us on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them!              

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This week, we get to learn a little more about D’s world as we chat with Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Mai Mckeon about everything from education to beauty standards to various procedures in the aesthetic field. She shares what first drew her to the aesthetic field and the value of having a mentor to learn from. They discuss the lack of advanced education and guidance in the field, what they wish they would have known going into it, and Mai’s go-to resources for learning new tips and tricks. They also dive into how beauty standards fit into their practice as well as their fears surrounding that, including honoring people’s natural beauty and saying no when they’re not comfortable doing something unrealistic. Mai also offers advice for taking the step into the aesthetic world, in addition to some quick skin tips for people not quite ready to walk into an office!  

Resources mentioned in the episode:  

Aesthetic Mentor Amie Martin  

Facial Aging & Injecting Anatomy 

Anatomy of Facial Expression 

A Practical Guide to Dermal Filler Procedures 

A Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures 

Find ptosis discussed in episode here   

To keep up with Mai, follow her on Instagram @maimckeon_np and if you’re in Chicago, go find her at The Fitz.  

If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed. Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy, shoutouts, and Wo-No You Didn't moments to us on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them!              

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If you’re looking for a great dog-tor, Kristi Crow is it! Kristi joins your co-hosts this week to advocate for vets. Vets, the silent healthcare profession, are on the frontlines of food security, public health, wildlife conservation, general practice, and wellness. Kristi discusses the differences between studying animal medicine and human medicine, her decision to go into general practice, and how to apply to vet school. She offers insight into what public health means in terms of animals and tells your co-hosts about the incredible conservation work she has done and the travel that she loves so much. She also sheds light on the importance of mental health for veterinarians as she discusses the harassment she’s suffered on the front-lines. Vets have taken care of the pets that have taken care of us throughout this pandemic, and we owe them just as much respect as we give other healthcare workers!

To keep up with Kristi, follow @dogtorkristi and check out dogtorkristi.com, and her YouTube channel Kristi, DVM. 

If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed. Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy, shoutouts, and Wo-No You Didn't moments to us on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them!              

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One of Jackie’s friends from nursing school, Jessica Dudley RN, DNP joins your co-hosts on the mic to discuss population health, Black mortality rates in childbirth, vaccine hesitancy, and the need for education around implicit biases in healthcare. A true trailblazer in her field, Jessica authors a blog (and soon to be podcast) called The Soul Experiment, which started from the recognition that her thoughts on social justice don’t necessarily align with where she came from, and wondering what that means for those relationships. She became a nurse because she wanted to disrupt and reform the system of inequality within healthcare. She now wants to become a midwife, establish a Black birthing center, and a clinic for minorities to receive care. Jessica believes there should be a standardized level of care for every person in the United States, no matter what you look like or which state you come from. 

To keep up with Jessica, follow @jess__beecause and thesoulexperiment.blog and keep an eye out for The Soul Experiment podcast. 

You can learn more about Melanated Midwives at melanatedmidwives.org. 

If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed. Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy, shoutouts, and Wo-No You Didn't moments to us on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them!              

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Our first guest of Season 4 is the incredible Senzela Atmar, founder of Relief Without Borders which focuses on communicating shared human experiences across cultures through portraits, videos, and stories, and engaging people around the world to take part in providing basic goods and necessities to families in need. Senzela discusses her time in a refugee camp and the circumstances of her family coming to the US from Afghanistan in 1997. She also talks about her incredible mother who spent 11 years helping the US military. This conversation covers what we can all do to change the narrative and be better allies, creative ways we can give back, and our responsibility as humans to care about one another. 

Follow Relief Without Borders @reliefwithoutborders and visit reliefwoborders.org for more information on how you can help. To keep up with Senzela, you can follow her @senzelaatmar.  

If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed. Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy, shoutouts, and Wo-No You Didn't moments to us on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them!              

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Who’s that girl? It’s J-Jackie! This episode is centered on getting to know your brand new co-host! We learn all about her, starting with the most important thing: what she watches for hours on end from her couch. Spoiler alert, she and D are not on the same page. The two also discuss her activism-centered brand, Riot Healers, and what inspired her to get it started. We learn what drew Jackie to the field of healthcare and the journey she took to get to where she is today. Jackie also opens up about finding her place as an activist, discovering her place as a white woman uplifting the Black community, and her place as a healthcare worker and the systems of inequality within them. 

The Daily episode referenced in this episode: A City’s Step Toward Reparations 

If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed. Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy and Wo-No You Didn't moments to us on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them!               

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In the Season 4 premiere, D welcomes new co-host Jackie Darling to discuss the new direction of The WoMed, as we all adapt to our "new normal." In this jam-packed episode, they touch on the impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers, their plan to expand the parameters of The WoMed to be a space where all people can find support, and how they met and connected! They also discuss what D has been up to and why she wanted to bring the pod back, their dreams for the show, and what Jackie is excited to bring to The WoMed. This new season will not only feature women in the medical field but also include discussions on their place as healthcare workers within various social issues and how they can use the letters behind their names for change. Plus, they spill the beans on a brand-new segment, Wo-No You Didn’t, where they break down popular medical shows. Does this mean D will finally have to watch Grey’s?? You’ll have to stay tuned!  

Get to know Jackie and keep up with her on her platforms @jaclyndarling_rn, and @riothealers and keep up with D on her personal account, @dmmaltby. 

Plus, be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed. Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy and Wo-No You Didn't moments to us on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them! 

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We're so excited to say, The WoMed is back, baby! Joined by a new co-host, Jackie Darling, D is ready to share season 4 of The WoMed, with some new voices, a fun new segment, and as always, a whole lot of heart. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed to keep up with all the exciting things we have in store.

Check out your new co-host Jackie on her platforms @riothealers and @jaclyndarling_rn, and keep up with D on her personal account, @dmmaltby. 

Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy moments to D on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them!

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In this special episode, D opens up about an unexpected year, a new career trajectory, and the future of the WoMed. 

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This week on the WoMed we take a journey with Mackenzie Kimes, certified pediatric nurse and nurse educator. While we touch on her admirable career, this episode largely focuses on her harrowing journey as a pediatric patient, trying desperately to get answers to complicated health problems. Ultimately, her journey made her the nurse she is today, committed to paying forward the same kindness she received and educating others to prevent the kind of dismissal she experienced from doctors who said it was all in her head. Mackenzie is passionate about nursing education as she works to empower the next generation of healthcare workers to provide effective patient care. In this inspiring episode, we also learn how she continues to use her voice to educate people on how to advocate best for themselves. 

You can connect with Mackenzie on Facebook, or on Instagram @thepatientRN. 

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