Reporting live from the FIGS annual retreat, D and Jackie chat with Midwife Henna all about midwifery and Roe v. Wade. She shares how she got into midwifery, and the many misconceptions around the practice. She discusses how midwifery is the standard care in other countries until alternate intervention is required, while there is such a stigma surrounding it in America. She explains why she couldn’t see herself working in a birth center, and the high mortality rates in the United States for women giving birth, especially for women of color. Henna highlights the different benefits midwives bring to the birthing community, including shared decision making and autonomy, and the negative repercussions that the overturning of Roe v. Wade would have. Danielle speaks to the lack of education and contraception in this country, and lastly, Henna discusses her platform and offers advice for people considering a career in labor and delivery.   

You can follow Henna on Instagram @midwifehenna 

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This episode is dedicated to Harry Styles. Harry, if you’re listening, we love you. Your hosts are joined this week by their friend Hamza DMD to talk all about toxic masculinity and gender neutralism. They discuss the patriarchy running deep in healthcare, and how inappropriate behaviors are still brushed off as “just how it is.” Hamza opens up about being an immigrant and person of color, which allowed him to empathize more with women who are faced with additional challenges at work and in life. He also opens up about his gender identity, and a bad breakup that forced him to connect with his true self. They talk about how Harry Styles is an inspiration for so many when it comes to gender fluidity, and embracing all that is both masculine and feminine. Hamza also asks D and Jackie how they think they changed the most after significant breakups, and he gives us some behind the scenes details on his incredible friendship, partnership, and recent photoshoot with Lynne and V Coterie.  

You can follow on Hamza on Instagram @mogaj  

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Coming in hot, THE Katie Duke is here to spice up the pod. She talks about supporting your friends' businesses (the right way), her live shows, and her ER crisis contract assignment where she experienced working somewhere with ratios for the first time. They also discuss Katie’s move to New York, and how she paved the way for all the healthcare influencers you see today. Katie also opens up about her separation from Cherokee and her new partnership with FIGS. Plus, we get a WoMed exclusive on her tour! This is an episode you don’t want to miss y’all. 

You can follow Katie on Instagram @thekatieduke and checkout The Bad Decisions podcast wherever you listen.  

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This week is all about getting real when it comes to that buzzword, “self-care.” Danielle and Jackie open up about how they take care of themselves, especially when it's that time of the month. Danielle even shares an all-to-relatable story of getting her period in Tulum. They touch on individual and group therapy, test anxiety, and setting boundaries with your phone. Your hosts also share some words of inspiration and self-care ideas from the WoMed community. Lastly, they discuss the importance of setting boundaries with toxic people, and how different things are going to work for you at different times, so it’s crucial to listen to your body. 

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Dr. Natasha Datoo specializes in pediatric palliative care and oncology. She views it as a tremendous privilege to help people find peace in these moments and speaks highly of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, a pediatric palliative care provider which offers interdisciplinary, specialized care to over 800 children living with life-threatening illnesses. She spends much of her time there educating and training other physicians on pediatric palliative care. In today's episode, Dr. Datoo shares how she got into this field and why it should never feel easy. Danielle also opens up about a death that has stuck with her from her time in the NICU. Dr. Datoo speaks to the strength of the parents who are going through this alongside their children and the importance of educating doctors on proper communication, which is absolutely vital and must be executed properly to avoid harm.

You can follow Canuck Place Children's Hospice @canuckplace  

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This week we chat all about healthcare influencers; this episode is great for anyone thinking of starting that side hustle! Portia and Sarah from the Healthcare Influencer Network join your hosts to talk all about diversifying healthcare and using our education to relay public health information. They share how the network got started, their mission, and the type of brands they work with. They explain why they’re not just a typical influencer agency, and highlight the specific values the brands that they work with must align with. With the pandemic, more people have turned to social media and influencers for information, and Sarah and Portia want to ensure information is spread by people who look like all of us, and that those people are being compensated correctly. 

Follow Sarah @shesinscrubs, Portia @thewritenurse and the Healthcare Influencer Network @healthcareinfluencernetwork + at healthcareinfluencernetwork.com 

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Let’s talk about boards, baby! This week we are joined by Latrina Walden, MHA, MSN, FNP-C, FNP-BC and CEO & Owner of Latrina Walden Exam Solutions to talk all about medical board exams. She talks about what sparked her interest in the NP route, and specifically the FNP route. She discusses why she wanted to create Latrina Walden Exam Solutions for nurses, and she highlights the gap between our education and studying for the boards, as it’s completely different from how you’re tested in schools. She offers insight into when you should start studying, and differences between taking the boards and the NCLEX. She shares what people can expect from her course, and a few things people should consider before embarking on the journey of becoming an NP. This episode is a great reminder of why we do what we do, and of all the exciting paths you can take in this career.  

Follow Latrina on Instagram @latrina_walden_np and visit latrinawaldenexamsolutions.com 

Listen to the episode on travel nursing with Sarah Gaines here. 

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This week we’ve got a very special check in with your co-hosts, from Tulum! D and Jac talk all about getting to Tulum, their incredible accommodations, and all the exciting things they’ve gotten up to and highlights from the trip. As this time of year is always challenging for D, she takes time to share what’s on her heart as we pass the 11th anniversary of Nic’s passing. Your hosts also share what they are manifesting for the future, and answer some questions from The WoMed community. 

Find the Tulum blog here!

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Narcissistic Relationship Coach and Psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman joins your hosts to talk all about navigating and exiting a relationship with a narcissist. Many healthcare workers identify as fixers and people pleasers, which can make them even more likely to fall victim to a narcissist. Dr. Z is here to teach us how to protect ourselves and spot abusive behavior. She talks about whether a narcissist can actually change, and if male and female narcissists present differently. Dr. Z explains what a narcissist is not, and how narcissism functions on a spectrum. She also highlights the need for a full-on exit strategy, and the post-breakup abuse that often occurs when someone leaves a narcissist. We hope that if anything from this conversation resonates with you, or you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist, this offers that final push you need to ask for help. 

To keep up with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman visit her website, drjaimezuckerman.com and follow her on Instagram @dr.z_psychologist. Plus, pre-order her book, Find Your Calm: A Workbook to Manage Anxiety and listen to the “It’s Me, Dr. Z with JB” podcast wherever you listen to us.  

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Our dear sweet new grads, this one’s for you! Disclaimer: this is not an episode on how to pass the NCLEX, it has been far too long and too much has changed. This episode is about everything that comes after you successfully pass. When should you start looking for a job? Do you need to start on med surg? Plus, your hosts talk about what to be looking for when you’re searching for a job (hello well paying, unionized position!), and all the things you should be asking about during the interview process. How do you know what a good paying job even is? D and Jackie cover all of this, as well as resume tips, common misconceptions new grads have, and rapid-fire tips. So hang in there and have faith in yourself y’all; you’ve got this, and we’ve got you! 

If you can, please visit Erica’s GoFundMe to support her in her fight with cancer.  

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