Pediatric Flow with Jolene

In this heartfelt episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, Dr. Jolene Carlton - a pediatric nurse practitioner, reflects on the powerful life lessons inspired by Toy Story 5. Moving beyond the story itself, she explores themes of identity, belonging, purpose, perseverance, and the lasting impact we have on others—often withoutever realizing it. Through thoughtful reflections, Dr. Carlton discusses t...

In this encouraging episode of  Pediatric Flow with Jolene ,  Dr. Jolene Carlton, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner , reflects on the power of perseverance, faith, and the unseen impact of small daily actions. Through personal stories and heartfelt insight, she reminds listeners that meaningful growth often happens long before results become visible. Whether you’re building a career, pursuing a dream...

In this special birthday episode of  Pediatric Flow , Dr. Jolene Carlton a pediatric nurse practitioner reflects on a day spent at Walt Disney World and the powerful reminder that none of us achieve our dreams alone. As healthcare professionals, leaders, parents, entrepreneurs, and dreamers, we often focus on resilience, perseverance, and hard work. But behind every accomplishment are the people w...

In this heartfelt episode of Pediatric Flow, pediatric nurse practitioner and healthcare leader ,Jolene Carlton, reflects on the importance of slowing down, protecting your peace, and remembering to truly live life outside of the demands of healthcare. She briefly honors Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by those who served, while also opening an honest conversation about the lasting emotional...

In this special episode of Pediatric Flow Podcast, pediatric nurse practitioner, speaker, and Pediatric Flow Media Founder Jolene Carlton returns to her alma mater in North Carolina to deliver the keynote address for the Class of 2026 nursing pinning ceremony. Through personal reflection and powerful storytelling, this keynote explores the heart of nursing, the weight and privilege of caring for o...

Today marks the beginning of Nurses Week — and this episode is one of the most personal conversations I’ve shared. We’re talking about what it truly means to be a trailblazer in nursing: • continuing to learn • understanding the “why” behind patient care • protecting patient safety • supporting the next generation of nurses • and leading with compassion, courage, and accountability No matter how l...

In this episode, Jolene Carlton, pediatric nurse practitioner, reflects on the quiet ways we begin to shrink ourselves to fit into expectations that were never trulyours. Through a grounded and honest perspective, she explores the subtle internal shifts that happen when we start questioning our place—not because of a lack ofability, but because of how “enough” is defined around us. This episode is...

In the opening of Season 3 of Pediatric Flow, Jolene, a pediatric nurse practitioner reflects on the depth, responsibility and humanity behind what it truly takes to show up in the moments that matter most. "What It Takes" is a powerful reflection on the reality of showing up in critical care. Inspired by long nights and high stakes moments, this episode offers an intimate look into the...

Tomorrow is Easter… and for me, it’s not about perfection—it’s about purpose. My faith isn’t a building or a label. It’s a relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ… and the reason it means so much to me is because I’m not perfect. I fail. I mess up. I fall short. And still—God is there. In this short episode, I share what grounds me, what brings me back when life feels heavy, and how tha...

In this episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene , Dr. Jolene Carlton, a pediatric nurse practitioner reflects on the meaning behind Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Week exploring not just the work providers do, but what they carry long after the shift ends. Drawing from her experience in pediatric critical care, she highlights the emotional weight , clinical responsibility, and quiet moments that defin...

In this episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene , Dr. Jolene Carlton, a pediatric nurse practitioner, explores a powerful truth: dreams don’t unlock themselves. Through personal reflection and real-life insight, Dr. Carlton shares what it truly takes to pursue meaningful goals while balancing the demands of healthcare, leadership, and life. From late-night shifts in the pediatric intensive care unit...

In this episode of Pediatric Flow, Dr. Jolene Carlton, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, explores the quiet power of advocacy in pediatric healthcare. Advocacy is often misunderstood as confrontation or resistance. In reality it is rooted in something far more foundational: Listening. Jolene reflects on responsibility clinicians carry to pause, reassess, and remain open when something does not sit rig...

In this episode of Pediatric Flow, Dr. Jolene Carlton, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner explores the fear of failure and what it really means to move forward despite uncertainty. As healthcare professionals, we are trained to prevent mistakes, anticipate risk, and strive for precision. But growth, leadership, and entrepreneurship rarely come with guarantees. They require visibility. Courage and moveme...

In this episode, Dr. Jolene Carlton, a pediatric nurse practitioner reflects on how her relationship with time has evolved over the past two years and the lessons that growth has brought along the way. Through personal and professional experiences, Jolene explores how honoring time is less about productivity and more about intention, alignment, and presence. She shares how changing seasons, expand...

In this episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, Dr. Jolene, a pediatric nurse practitioner, explores why caring for children requires a fundamentally different approach — one rooted in developmental science, pediatric physiology, family dynamics, and deep compassion. From the NICU through adolescence, children are constantly growing, changing, and responding to illness in ways that are distinct fro...

In this episode Dr. Jolene, a pediatric nurse practitioner, reflects on moral courage — what it is, how it shows up quietly in practice, and why it matters so deeply in healthcare and leadership. Moral courage is often confused with moral distress. Moral distress is the heavy feeling of knowing the right thing to do but being unable to act because of barriers outside your control. Moral courage is...

In this episode, we pause to reflect on something simple — yet deeply powerful: kindness. In pediatric healthcare, and in life, kindness is often quiet. It shows up in small moments, in presence, in the way we speak to one another when things are heavy. It is not weakness. It is not extra. It is essential. This episode is an invitation to slow down and remember how much our words, our tone, and ou...

As we step into a new year, this episode is an invitation to pause--not to forget where we've been, but to honor it. Believing is still brave. Hope is not naive. Healing doesn't require rushing. In this opening episode of Season Two, we reflect on what it means to carry forward with courage, compassion, and light--even after seasons that have stretched us, shaped us, and sometimes left us tired. T...

A short Christmas reflection on wonder, belief, and remembering the magic we once held close. #merrychristmas #wonder #nursepractitioner #leadership #compassion #pediatric

There are rooms in healthcare where time feels different. Where every breath is counted. Where hope and fear exist side by side. This episode is for those who have stood in those rooms. For the providers who have borne witness when medicine could no longer change the outcome — and when presence became the care. For those who have held space for families, carried grief quietly, and returned the nex...

In this special holiday-season episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, Dr. Jolene, Pediatric NP, shares a deeply personal reflection on the true meaning of giving back — and why service to the pediatric community is woven into the very soul of her mission. From heartfelt moments of choosing gifts for children, to witnessing the impact of compassion within her local NAPNAP chapter, Jolene invites li...

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Jolene reflects on the moments, people, and blessings that have shaped this past year — personally, professionally, and spiritually. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, Jolene shares what gratitude looks like in pediatric practice: the quiet exhale of a parent when their child stabilizes, the resilience of children who fight ha...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Jolene, a dual board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, explores the advocacy, collaboration, and history behind the pediatric nurse practitioner role — the first NP specialty in the United States. Born from a partnership between pediatric nurses and pediatric physicians, the PNP role helped shape the foundation of the entire NP profession. Today, that legacy con...

In this episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, Dr. Jolene, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, breaks down everything parents, caregivers, and students need to know about influenza in children. We talk about: • The difference between Flu A & Flu B • Common symptoms in infants, toddlers, and older kids • When to worry — and when to call your pediatrician or NP • The role of Tamiflu and who benefits m...

🎧 Episode 3: Keep Moving — Resilience, Running, and the Rhythm of Wellness In this episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, we explore how movement heals, strengthens, and sustains us — not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Dr. Jolene shares a heartfelt reflection on running — how every mile mirrors life’s journey. Some days we soar; others we slow down — but every step is progress....