Finding the Balance with Karen O'Donnell RN, BSN, BC-FMNS

In this episode of Finding the Balance , Karen O’Donnell sits down with Samalie Rivera, founder of Oubaitori Wellness, to explore the connection between nervous system regulation, somatic healing, women’s wellness, ADHD, and psychedelic integration support. Samalie shares her journey as a Board Certified Holistic Nurse and Health & Wellness Nurse Coach, discussing how yoga, movement, feminine...

On this episode of Finding the Balance , Karen O'Donnell sits down with Laurie Gouley, founder of Mystic Market NH , for a deeply personal conversation about healing, energy work, mindfulness, and creating intentional space for self-care.  Laurie shares her journey from struggling with panic attacks and anxiety at a young age to discovering Reiki, intuitive energy work, meditation, and vibroa...

In this episode of Finding the Balance , Karen O’Donnell sits down with Dr. Katie Bean, PA-C, founder of Escape the Clinic , to talk about burnout, purpose, and what happens when life forces you to rethink everything. Dr. Bean shares her journey from over a decade in emergency medicine to building a business that helps healthcare providers break out of burnout and reclaim control of their time, in...

In this episode of Finding the Balance , host Karen O’Donnell sits down with digital media and communications strategist Joshua Gorero to unpack what truly makes branding and marketing work in today’s crowded, content-driven world.  Joshua shares how he acts as a “thought partner” for businesses—helping them move beyond surface-level content to build meaningful, story-driven brands that actually c...

In this episode of Finding the Balance, Karen O’Donnell sits down with intuitive healer and entrepreneur Carolyn Rose to explore the powerful connection between energy, intuition, and holistic wellness.  Carolyn shares her journey as a psychic medium, Reiki practitioner, and co-owner of Wild Woman Wellness Center, where she helps clients reconnect with their inner guidance through energy work, med...

In this episode of Finding the Balance , Karen O’Donnell sits down with New Hampshire-based cosmetologist and master barber Lacey Jean, owner of Lacey Jean Beauty. Lacey shares how something as simple as a morning routine—especially taking time for yourself while getting ready—can become a powerful form of self-care. From mindful moments in the shower to the confidence boost of feeling put togethe...

Karen O’Donnell sits down with Dr. Naomi Hall—known as the “Burnout Barista”—a speaker, educator, and stress management coach helping high-achieving professionals take their lives back from burnout. With 20+ years in education and leadership, Naomi knows the pressure firsthand. After facing her own burnout, she dove deep into the science of stress and now teaches practical, no-nonsense strategies...

Karen O’Donnell, RN, sits down with nurse entrepreneur Jennifer Carr, RN, BSN, for an honest, practical conversation about what it really takes to build something of your own—and not burn out doing it. They dig into the fears that hold so many people back from starting (and scaling) a business, and how to move through them instead of waiting for confidence to magically show up. Jennifer shares a c...

Karen Retardo is a working UM nurse and ICF-certified coach who sits at the intersection of clinical expertise and entrepreneurial identity transformation, a space very few coaches can authentically occupy. She works with nurse entrepreneurs, nurse coaches, and nurse consultants.  As an AAPI nurse, she tends to attract AAPI nurses and women of color coaches who have invested heavily in courses and...

In this episode of Finding the Balance, host Karen O’Donnell speaks with Laura Piccolo, founder of PMV Educational Advocacy, about helping families navigate the complex world of special education. Laura shares her personal journey from teacher to advocate after fighting for the support her own daughter needed in school.  They discuss how parents can better understand IEPs, 504 plans, and their rig...