Today on The WoMed, Madalyn Nguyen (@ themadmusings ) shares her motivation behind becoming an osteopath, her soon-to-be-concluded journey through medical school, and how she uses her influence to spread positivity and help others reach their goals. Madalyn, D, and Dani are coming to you from the FIGS retreat in Ojai, and start off today’s episode with a Lubrication Question centered on which animal would be most polite. (The answer, by the way, is definitely not racoons.) Madalyn explains the d...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today on The WoMed, neonatologist Shaliz Pourkaviani ( @doc_by_day ) joins D and Dani to talk about the importance of a positive attitude, the benefits of locum tenens, and the need for women to support each other in the workplace. Dani asks something we’re all wondering when listening to Shaliz: is this much energy normal for her? The answer is absolutely. Shaliz finds time to take care of herself first so that she can take care of others later, and she understands the importance of knowing her...
Oct 28, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today on The WoMed, cardiologist turned singer-songwriter, Suzie Brown (@ suziebrownsongs ), joins D and Dani to talk music, medicine, and following your passions. Growing up, Suzie always loved music but was shy about her talent and kept mostly to herself. She decided to follow in her parent’s footsteps by going to medical school and focusing on her strengths of science and math, but she couldn’t match the sense of belongingness she felt when making music with others and ultimately decided musi...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
Today on The WoMed, Lauren Link (@ linktonutrition ) joins D and Dani to define what exactly it means to be a dietician, her role as Director of Sports Nutrition at Purdue, and how athletes can effectively transition to post-athlete life. After playing soccer in college, Lauren knows exactly what it means to be an athlete. Her experience and degrees allow her to be prepared for whatever the day may hold as a college dietician, because every day is truly unique. The WoMed and Lauren discuss the r...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Today on The WoMed, D and Dani are joined by Nurse Sarah (@ shesinscrubs ) who is celebrating her anniNURSEary this very week! Transitioning from a new grad to a bedside nurse can end a career just as fast as it started, and Sarah discusses how seeking out preemptive therapy helped her to develop the coping skills she needed to get through her first year of nursing. Inspired one of our favorite WoMed (that’s you, Dani!), Sarah created an Instagram account centered on sharing memes and mental hea...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week on The WoMed, D has a big announcement to make that leads into an honest and emotional conversation on the realities of nursing and how to lead authentic and meaningful lives while still making sure to make care of yourself. Their Lubrication Question brings them back to their childhood hobbies and favorite indulgences and reveals what age Dani refers to as the best year of her life. The hosts discuss the harsh realities of bedside nursing that has led them both at times to suffer fina...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Rachel Cruze ( RachelCruze.com ) joins D and Dani to tackle the overwhelming subject of personal finance and how best to achieve financial health. The WoMed’s Lubrication Question this week centers on the funniest things they’ve seen strangers do, which results in some very strange but equally hilarious responses. Rachel describes how she became involved in finance from a young age by traveling the country with her dad, her goal to help all people achieve financial success, and how she has manag...
Sep 23, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
D and Dani are answering the listener questions you submitted through their Instagram stories, from the serious topics you want their advice on to D’s highly recommended matcha latte recipe. They open up with a musical Lubrication Question that results in two very different but equally compelling answers. The WoMed discuss how to best prepare for the NCLEX, the biggest changes they would make to our healthcare system, and their favorite types of patients to care for. The hosts also give advice o...
Sep 16, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Katie Duke (@ thekatieduke ) is back for round two today, because one episode of Katie is simply not enough. Katie discusses how working as an ER Nurse in New York has impacted the woman she is today and given her the confidence to move forward in life. While New York can be a crazy place to live, Katie reveals why it is all worth it in the end. The WoMed talk about how leaving their hometowns may have saved their lives, how seeing yourself represented in the media can affect your confidence and...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Katie Duke (@ thekatieduke ), social media influencer, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker sits down with the WoMed to discuss her journey in the medical field thus far. You may recognize Katie’s name, attitude, and personality from her time on NY Med, a docuseries that followed Katie as she worked as an ER Nurse in New York City. While on the series, Katie began to build a presence through social media at a time when people were just getting familiar with some ...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On today’s episode of The WoMed, Kati Kleber ( FreshRN.com , @ kati_kleber ) joins D and Dani to discuss her journey through medicine, and how her books, courses, and podcast help newbies in the nursing field master the learning curve, create boundaries, and care for themselves. As a new nurse and one who changed paths throughout her career, Kati wished there was a resource that could answer all the questions new nurses were asking. Recognizing a need for further nursing education, Kati released...
Aug 26, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On today’s episode of The WoMed, the two Danielles speak with Leilani Graham (@ leilanirgraham ) about her powerful journey as a four-time cardiac arrest and open-heart surgery survivor and heart transplant recipient. At the age of just thirteen, Leilani discovered her heart wasn’t like those around her – she would have to fight to survive through countless challenges, and this journey would be lifelong. Leilani and The WoMed discuss the best ways to advocate for yourself as a patient, how to im...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this episode of The WoMed, Erin Treloar (@ rawbeautytalks , rawbeauty.co ) and the two Danielle’s dive into the deep and complex topic of self-care and purpose. Many of us, especially women, and even more so women in the medical field, are so capable of taking care of others but rarely manage to take care of ourselves. Whether our failure to make ourselves whole stems from our inherently giving nature or feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, making sure that we are our best selves ultimate...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this episode of The WoMed, D and Dani speak with Dr. Leah Roberts (@ leahrobertsmd ) about the journey that led her to ultimately specialize in emergency medicine, as well as her passion for nutrition and personal fitness. Prior to entering the medical field, Leah worked as a nutritionist and personal trainer, and she definitely hasn’t lost her love for fitness as she has competed nine times in the Ironman Triathlon and three times in the Olympics. Dr. Leah opens up about the role gender play...
Aug 05, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today on The WoMed, Dr. Brittany Odom ( @drbrittodom ) joins D and Dani to discuss how she decided to become a pediatric doctor and her journey to starting her first big girl job. Dr. Britt initially planned to specialize in cardiology until her pediatric rotation during her third year of medical school changed her direction and altered her path in the medical field. During her years of schooling, she began connecting to those on similar paths through Instagram, cultivating an organic following ...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this episode of The WoMed, Dr. Natalie Crawford ( @nataliecrawfordmd ) joins D and Dani to discuss her journey as a reproductive endocrinology and infertility expert, and answers the questions we all face when it comes to fertility: when is the best time to freeze our eggs, and is birth control really leading to the decrease in fertility we’ve been seeing recently? Dr. Crawford shares her experience interacting and communicating with patients on social media and through her podcast, As a Woma...
Jul 22, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Today, Elizabeth “Liz” Presta ( @esandoz , @miraculousmamas ) joins The WoMed to discuss all things about doulas. What exactly is a doula, what role do they serve for soon-to-be mamas, and what does it take to become one? Liz explains the three main jobs a doula is tasked with: education, emotional support, and physical support, and why anyone can benefit from having a doula as part of their birthing process. Liz also answers what it means for a doula to advocate for a new mother, and how expect...
Jul 15, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this episode of The WoMed, D and Dani tackle the challenging question: how do you best handle being nurses when loved ones are in the hospital? The two discuss their previous hospital visits as patients rather than nurses, their experiences coping with family members being in the care of others, and how to best approach these situations. They share advice on how to step outside of your nursing and doctor brain in order to focus on family. D and Dani's powerful Nurse D Energy moments this week...
Jul 08, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today’s episode of The WoMed centers on the various paths that nurses can take when it comes to education. D and Dani share their personal stories that led them to their current roles in the NICU and ICU, including D’s journey straight out of high school to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a nurse, and Dani’s longer road that led her to an accelerated nursing program and ultimately to pursue her DNP. The hosts discuss what most hospitals are looking for in their nurses, whether it’s a good ...
Jul 01, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today’s episode of The WoMed is all about the dreaded night shift. D and Dani discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between. When it comes to working nights, every nurse is different, and hopefully this community will allow nurses to share tips and tricks that work for them to help other women going through the same struggles. D and Dani share what helps them fall asleep in the morning, what their diet and exercise routines look like, and the benefits and autonomy that come with...
Jun 24, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode of The WoMed, D and Dani answer the question: what do nurses actually do? The answer to which turns out to be pretty much everything. The two women’s day-to-day activities vary greatly, as D works in the NICU and Dani in the ICU, but even nurses who work in the same unit often face completely different schedules and responsibilities. D and Dani cover what a typical day may look like for them as care coordinators, dot connectors, and practitioners of hard and soft sciences. Then, ...
Jun 17, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today on The WoMed, D and Dani start off by facing a daunting “would you rather” Lubrication Question... and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this one! The two then discuss recent comments made by Senator Maureen Walsh regarding Washington State’s SHB 1155 bill, including that nurses are constantly complaining about being tired and often spend their time playing cards. D and Dani describe why this is, of course, not the case, the need for Critical Access Hospitals, and the pros and cons of the...
Jun 10, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
On the first episode of The WoMed, D and Dani open up about the very different paths that led them to careers in nursing. The two discuss their backgrounds, specialties, and why they chose to start a podcast centered on all things Women in Medicine, a platform that will allow anyone in the healthcare profession to feel empowered and heard, and a safe space to explore often taboo topics. They end the episode discussing this weeks’ Nurse D Energy moments; moments this week that made them feel like...
Jun 03, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to The WoMed, where Danielle (aka “D”) and Danielle (aka “Dani”) bring their big nurse D energy to discuss all things healthcare. This is a podcast for all women out there who work or aspire to work in the medical field, where we discuss what it’s like to work in medicine, how women are changing the game, and all the things only nurses and healthcare workers can relate to. We’re excited to bring you weekly episodes on a variety of med-based topics that will make you laugh, (maybe cry,) a...
May 17, 2019•36 sec
