The WoMed

On today’s episode of The WoMed, Kati Kleber (FreshRN.com, @kati_kleber) joins D and Dani to discuss her journey through medicine, and how her books, courses, and podcast help newbies in the nursing field master the learning curve, create boundaries, and care for themselves. As a new nurse and one who changed paths throughout her career, Kati wished there was a resource that could answer all the questions new nurses were asking. Recognizing a need for further nursing education, Kati released four books and courses that would help nurses like her find the answers they were looking for. Kati and the hosts take on the important topics of worst-case scenario thinking, healthy boundaries, and self-compassion. The WoMed ask a bonus Lubrication Question that reveals which steamy book turned Netflix series some of the ladies have been binging.

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On today’s episode of The WoMed, the two Danielles speak with Leilani Graham (@leilanirgraham) about her powerful journey as a four-time cardiac arrest and open-heart surgery survivor and heart transplant recipient. At the age of just thirteen, Leilani discovered her heart wasn’t like those around her – she would have to fight to survive through countless challenges, and this journey would be lifelong. Leilani and The WoMed discuss the best ways to advocate for yourself as a patient, how to improve the future of healthcare in general, and what spirituality and purpose look like for someone who has been brought back to life several times. Leilani’s Nurse D Energy moment is a powerful one, as is her new career path that allows her to help others in similar positions.

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On this episode of The WoMed, Erin Treloar (@rawbeautytalks, rawbeauty.co) and the two Danielle’s dive into the deep and complex topic of self-care and purpose. Many of us, especially women, and even more so women in the medical field, are so capable of taking care of others but rarely manage to take care of ourselves. Whether our failure to make ourselves whole stems from our inherently giving nature or feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, making sure that we are our best selves ultimately helps us do our jobs and better take care of those around us. The women discuss what’s on their “nourishment menus,” the issues with current maternity leave policies, and their favorite forms of self-care, ranging from guilty-pleasure TV to returning to childhood passions.

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On this episode of The WoMed, D and Dani speak with Dr. Leah Roberts (@leahrobertsmd) about the journey that led her to ultimately specialize in emergency medicine, as well as her passion for nutrition and personal fitness. Prior to entering the medical field, Leah worked as a nutritionist and personal trainer, and she definitely hasn’t lost her love for fitness as she has competed nine times in the Ironman Triathlon and three times in the Olympics. Dr. Leah opens up about the role gender plays when it comes to medicine and how her initial "Plan A" led her to her current role as both an emergency room doctor and an online primary care physician with SteadyMD. The WoMed discuss how gender and politics still influence the medical field, their must-have comfort foods after a tough shift, and powerful moments from working in medicine.

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Today on The WoMed, Dr. Brittany Odom (@drbrittodom) joins D and Dani to discuss how she decided to become a pediatric doctor and her journey to starting her first big girl job. Dr. Britt initially planned to specialize in cardiology until her pediatric rotation during her third year of medical school changed her direction and altered her path in the medical field. During her years of schooling, she began connecting to those on similar paths through Instagram, cultivating an organic following of likeminded people. Dr. Britt and the WoMed discuss their struggles with imposter syndrome and the thoughts they constantly combat, sharing their tactics to best fight those negative feelings.

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On this episode of The WoMed, Dr. Natalie Crawford (@nataliecrawfordmd) joins D and Dani to discuss her journey as a reproductive endocrinology and infertility expert, and answers the questions we all face when it comes to fertility: when is the best time to freeze our eggs, and is birth control really leading to the decrease in fertility we’ve been seeing recently? Dr. Crawford shares her experience interacting and communicating with patients on social media and through her podcast, As a Woman, as well as how her career has transformed over the years. She recommends the best ways to prepare for your future family goals, just as you would for your career.

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Today, Elizabeth “Liz” Presta (@esandoz, @miraculousmamas) joins The WoMed to discuss all things about doulas. What exactly is a doula, what role do they serve for soon-to-be mamas, and what does it take to become one? Liz explains the three main jobs a doula is tasked with: education, emotional support, and physical support, and why anyone can benefit from having a doula as part of their birthing process. Liz also answers what it means for a doula to advocate for a new mother, and how expectant mothers can best advocate for themselves. D, Dani, and Liz share the weirdest purchases they’ve made on Amazon (you’re going to want to hear this...) and their empowering moments of the week, including Liz’s big leap of faith.

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On this episode of The WoMed, D and Dani tackle the challenging question: how do you best handle being nurses when loved ones are in the hospital? The two discuss their previous hospital visits as patients rather than nurses, their experiences coping with family members being in the care of others, and how to best approach these situations. They share advice on how to step outside of your nursing and doctor brain in order to focus on family. D and Dani's powerful Nurse D Energy moments this week are ones other WoMeds can definitely relate to!

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Today’s episode of The WoMed centers on the various paths that nurses can take when it comes to education. D and Dani share their personal stories that led them to their current roles in the NICU and ICU, including D’s journey straight out of high school to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a nurse, and Dani’s longer road that led her to an accelerated nursing program and ultimately to pursue her DNP. The hosts discuss what most hospitals are looking for in their nurses, whether it’s a good idea to go straight from nursing school to another program, and their proudest moments throughout their nursing journeys thus far.

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Today’s episode of The WoMed is all about the dreaded night shift. D and Dani discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between. When it comes to working nights, every nurse is different, and hopefully this community will allow nurses to share tips and tricks that work for them to help other women going through the same struggles. D and Dani share what helps them fall asleep in the morning, what their diet and exercise routines look like, and the benefits and autonomy that come with working the night shift.

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