Next Level NP

Hormones, Mood & Marriage: Navigating Relationships in Perimenopause Perimenopause doesn’t just affect a woman’s body—it can affect her mood, confidence, mental health, intimacy, and the way she connects with the people she loves. In this episode of  The Next Level NP Podcast , I’m joined by  Jamie Jones, FNP, PMHNP , owner of Intentional Wellness Solutions, for a conversation about what happe...

Are we really practicing preventive healthcare—or are we simply screening for disease and calling it wellness? In this episode of  The Next Level NP Podcast , I’m challenging the traditional wellness exam and the way we approach women’s health. A CBC, CMP, glucose, cholesterol and basic screenings are important. But when a woman is exhausted, gaining abdominal weight, losing muscle, struggling wit...

Women’s hormones have gone from being something we rarely discussed to one of the biggest conversations happening in healthcare today. But how did we get here? In this episode of  The Next Level NP Podcast , I’m looking at the evolution of women’s hormone care—from the introduction of birth control in 1960, to the fear that followed the Women’s Health Initiative, to the new conversations happening...

What happens when a woman facing breast cancer makes a healthcare decision her doctors don’t agree with? In this episode of  The Next Level Podcast , I sit down with  Dawn Painter , who shares her personal journey after being diagnosed with ER/PR-positive breast cancer. Dawn opens up about the fear surrounding her diagnosis, feeling pressured to make decisions quickly, and the challenges she encou...

Nurse Practitioners Are Changing Healthcare—Here’s How What if the future of healthcare isn't about choosing between conventional and functional medicine—but bringing the best of both together? In this episode of  The Next Level Podcast , Marcia Jones, NP sits down with  Kacie Proctor, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FMACP, IBDA-C , a Family Nurse Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner who is redefin...

Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something What if your symptoms are more than physical? What if your body is trying to tell you something your mind has been trying to suppress? In this thought-provoking episode of  The Next Level NP Podcast , Marcia Jones, Nurse Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner, sits down with  Breanna Bowen , an intuitive healer, soul reader, and founder of  Brea...

In this episode of  The Next Level Podcast , Marcia Jones, NP, sits down with Marla Ballard to to discuss being dismissed by healthcare providers, hormone imbalance, thyroid challenges, learning to trust your body, and discovering a more holistic path to healing. Together, they discuss the importance of listening to your body, asking deeper questions, and embracing a more holistic approach to heal...

Welcome to  The Next Level Podcast , where we bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and a root-cause, whole-person approach to women's health. In this episode, I share my journey from traditional medicine to functional medicine, why I believe women's stories matter, and the vision behind this podcast. We explore why symptoms are rarely isolated, the changing landscape of women's healthcare...

Pregnenolone is a precursor to hormones necessary for a variety of functions in the human body. Based on the body’s demands, pregnenolone can be converted into many hormones including dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), progesterone, estrogens, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone. Balancing hormones without actually using hormone replacement therapy IS possible. There is a lot that can be done with...

Never sacrifice your passion. Whether you are considering starting to practice, or have a practice that may need a little revamp, remember to do what you love in profession that offers vast array of opportunities. In this episode I cover some insights on practice management and development in your area of expertise. https://marciajonesnp.mykajabi.com/nextlevelnpconsulting Course Link: https://marc...

A discussion of the top 5 symptoms of hormone imbalance you hear in your practice every day, that you may not realize are related to a hormonal imbalance. By looking for the root cause of a symptom, you can impact the whole system in a positive way. Correcting imbalance gives back life and hope, while decreasing the risk of hormone related cancers.  Check out the video of this podcast! ⁠https://ma...

This episode dives deep into the truth about cancer, shedding light on cancer, treatment options, and prevention strategies. In this episode, the focus is on hormone-related cancers, which is escalating out of control. Hormone related cancers are the number one type of cancer. There is no cure for cancer. We as NPs are positioned to make a difference and play a pivotal role in cancer care. There i...

It can be overwhelming when a patient has multiple concerns that may seem all over the place. Don't just assume that the symptoms are depression or anxiety. Take the time to listen. Most often it is a hormone imbalance. Hormone management isn't just for gynecologists and psychologists. Sign up for the Next Level NP newsletter to get the show notes and free guides. https://marciajonesnp.mykajabi.co...

Health Interventions for your practice is now Next Level NP. It has been three years since we last met, but I am back. Marcia Kesner is now a Marcia Jones and we have a lot to catch up on. You can now find me at marciajonesnp.com which is my website focused towards balancing hormones for women and preventing hormone related cancers, using a Functional Medicine approach. This is also where you will...

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful. So many blessings can be found in every encounter and every patient experience. Just getting to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is a blessing to be thankful for. Take time to reflect on your path and be grateful for how you’ve gotten to where you are.

Obesity is on the rise at alarming rates. The implications of this are endless. You know that your patients need to be encouraged to maintain a healthy weight, but do you know how to guide them? This episode is going to give you the 5 reasons you MUST learn to manage obesity in your practice.

For all of you entrepreneurial NPs out there that have ever considered  your own practice this episode is for you. We are diving into the 10 steps you need to follow to launch your business. Your successful weight management business!

What does the future of healthcare look like? And are you prepared for it? There is a changing patient population in a broken system.  Healthcare costs are not slowing down. And patients are getting more complex. I believe there is still a promising future ahead for us.

This episode I hope to blow your mind! We have a new endocrine organ. That organ is adipose. Adipose actually secretes hormones and functions. It’s not just a storage unit. I am going to tell you all about the hormones and functions of adipose. And of course the impact adipose has on the body.

Metabolic Syndrome is the focus of this episode. It’s a catchy term used to show that a patient is at a greater risk for having a heart attack or stroke because they have at least 3 concurrent diagnoses associated with heart attack and stroke. I am going to review all of the 5 diagnoses you have to select from and then give you more of a connectivity among them. A common causality is also in play...

This episode is all about the fatty liver. This is commonly found on ultrasound or CT of the abdomen when you aren’t even looking for it. But once you have found it, you can’t ignore it. We are going to take a look at what is means, how it happens and why you should take action.

With every patient encounter you do your absolute best to give the most appropriate care. You listen to the patient, you review the labs, you develop a plan of care together. Of course, you have educated them on the need to make implement certain things to reach desired outcomes. The visit ends and everyone is happy and in agreement, or so you thought. What happens when they come back angry? Or yo...

When you are working in the medical profession there is a lot of demand on you. You are seeing patients, charting, managing authorizations and if a business owner, the business. There is a lot of stress and time involved in that. The time and stress can start to creep in and take over your personal life. In this episode, we are going to take a look at how that happens, how it looks from your famil...

The medical profession is a very stressful profession. You literally take the lives of others into your own hands. Provider burn out is something that creeps up on you and can interfere not only with your own health, but the health of your patients. We are going to take a look at how this happens, how to identify it’s happening to you and what to do about it.

A poorly functioning immune system can increase our risks for infections and make it harder to recover from the illnesses. COVID has shown us that viral illnesses are more likely to be fatal in persons with a poor immune system. Our immune system also plays a role in cancer and disorders like Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. This episode we are going to take a look at how the rising rate of obesity...