The WoMed

Dr. Buffy Lloyd-Krejci is one of the foremost authorities on infection prevention and control in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, and it’s safe to say she has never done things halfway. From a young age, she had a curiosity for healthcare and mathematics, and intertwined those two passions to ultimately found her own practice, IPCWell, consulting with health care facilities across the...

This week your hosts sit down with a licensed social worker and therapist who specializes in grief, Karen Moon, to discuss grief in both their personal lives and the healthcare field. They discuss the magnitude of grief experienced by healthcare workers during the pandemic, and how there is not the luxury of space that allows them to go home and process their emotions. Karen also opens up about he...

This episode is what The WoMed is all about — women celebrating other women in healthcare! Jackie and Danielle chat with Kairavi and Baz about women in dentistry, including the unique value they bring to the field. However, they also share the unfortunate discrimination they’ve faced as a result of being women, and Baz discusses her tumultuous journey to becoming a dentist. The patriarchy runs dee...

TW: Gun Violence  In light of yet another mass shooting, this time at an Elementary School in Texas, your hosts discuss gun violence and the need for it to be examined as a public health crisis. They highlight the reality that mass shootings, while devastating, are still just a small part of the picture, as gun violence is a daily reality for many. The ease at which people can purchase weapons is...

Today is the day!! We have Nurse Blake on the pod to talk about his PTO Comedy Tour, NurseCon at Sea, his new children’s book, the IMPACT in Healthcare safe staffing petition, and more!! The most recognizable face in the nursing video game, Blake juggles so much and does it with an infectious attitude. He shares how his book came to fruition, and how his impressive career got started. We also get...

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...

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 a...

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...

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 wo...

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...

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 exp...

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...

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 wha...

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 na...

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...

TW: COVID, Death, Suicide  As we acknowledge the two-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we welcome the incredible Christian Franz, who worked in an ICU in NYC, to discuss his experience on the frontlines. Christian talks about how he made it through each day alongside media and online misinformation, and the trauma and heartbreak he experienced as, at one point, he was saying...

Get all your travel nursing questions answered in today’s jam-packed episode. Career Travel Nurse Sarah Gaines joins your hosts to discuss staffing agency exploitation, nurse pay caps, and the incredible benefits of being a travel nurse. She talks about starting The Six Figure Travel Nurse out of frustration, and how she transitioned to counselling nurses during the pandemic. She reads "the letter...

This week your hosts try to keep their cool while interviewing the remarkable Dr. Blair Peters. They discuss queer representation and shifting the culture in medicine and academia to improve care for the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Peters talks about their platform, and people recognizing them as they start to go out in the world as restrictions ease. They explain that a lot of research is behind paid f...

So, this is the one where D gets COVID… and she’s laughing now because she’s already cried. Not going to lie, this is a heavy one, guys. Danielle opens up about her feelings of shame, anger, and disappointment around not only getting COVID, but how people continue to act in light of this pandemic. Your hosts discuss the fear around testing positive and having to think of everyone you came in conta...

Happy Valentine’s Day! Your hosts are joined by sex scientist and one of Match’s Chief Scientific Advisors, Dr. Helen Fisher to discuss relationships, relationships in healthcare, dating trends, and more. Dr. Fisher shares why she got into this field, and discusses her work with Match and their 11th annual Singles in America study. They take a deep dive into Danielle’s dating life, including her t...

Our next guest needs no introduction; but if you’re not up to date on your social media stars, Nurse Clara has paved the way for nurse influencers and medical content creators in the space. Today, she chats with D and Jackie about navigating a presence on social media as a healthcare worker. They talk about nurses getting hate for making content at work, and discuss the benefit of using their cred...

We’re going back to school! Okay, not really, but we are answering all your questions about nursing school. This episode goes out to all the students starting their new semesters! We chat about students losing out on the quality of their education because of the pandemic, and offer resources for these hands-on skills you’re getting less of. We touch on dealing with nurses who don’t want to teach y...

Internal Medicine Physician, founder of End Well, and host of the Ted Health podcast Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joins your hosts to discuss palliative care and changing the conversation around death in healthcare. She talks about how she decided to take on more as it relates to palliative care, and shares one of many stories that informed how she spoke and thought about end-of-life care. She discuss...

In case you weren’t aware, there is a zero-tolerance policy for drama in the WoMed community. Today we’re talking about peer incivility and lateral violence, aka, workplace bullying. Unfortunately, this is something so many nurses have to go through, and tensions are even higher as a result of the pandemic. Danielle and Jackie both open up about hurtful situations they’ve been through, and Jackie...

This week on The WoMed, your hosts are joined by cardiologist Dr. Danielle Belardo! We learn that Danielle has some serious A-list followers, then take a deep dive into COVID and the realities on the front-lines vs. denial on social media. Danielle shares her frustrations with diet culture and her work in destigmatizing obesity. The three discuss the danger of misinformation online and analyze why...