On today’s episode, Host D speaks with Dr. Rinke Bos who is a Principal Scientist at Janssen Vaccines & Prevention in Leiden, the Netherlands, currently working on developing a vaccine for COVID-19. Dr. Rinke’s work focuses on research and development of vaccines against viral infectious diseases and she is leading the charge when it comes to finding a vaccine to end the current pandemic. She shares how she became interested and involved in immunology (D’s career in a next life!), advice for...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 21
WoMed listeners are in for a treat this week as host D chats with pelvic pain specialist Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed. Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, DO is a doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation based in New York. From periods to fertility to all sorts of pelvic pain, Dr. Tayyaba answers some important questions about pelvic health in a way that removes the shame and taboo of the topic. Tayyaba shares how she became interested in rehabilitation as well as the difference between a physiatrist and physical the...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode, host D is joined by our first ever PT student guest, Dashaé, aka The Curly Clinician . Dashaé might still be in school but she’s already garnered quite the following as The Curly Clinician on her blog and Instagram, serving as an invaluable source of knowledge for pre-PT/PTA, current PT/PTA, and students from other health professions alike. She gives us a look into the education path for physical therapy students and tells us how she’s checking in with her mental health these da...
Jul 13, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This week, host D is joined by nurse, blogger, and mama of two, Kim Dorpoh ( @nursekimdarpoh ). Kim knows a thing or two about juggling parenting and nursing, having been pregnant with her first child during nursing school and having returned back to work mid-pandemic after having her second child. Kim and D chat about their love of breast feeding, the disconnect when it comes to the lack of nurses of color in certain units, and how nursing has taught Kim resilience. To keep up with Kim Darpoh, ...
Jul 06, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 18
From frustration over the spread of medical misinformation about COVID-19 to racial inequities in our healthcare system, this week’s guest Dr. Danielle Belardo and host D address some important conversations happening in the medical community. Dr. Belardo ( @daniellebelardomd ) is a Cardiology Fellow and Director of Cardiology at the Insititute of Plant-Based Medicine. She is a go-to when it comes to the benefits of plant-based nutrition for cardiovascular health. In today’s episode, Dr. Belardo...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Dr. Rania Habib has always had a knack when it comes to children which is what lead her to oral and maxillofacial surgery, specializing in repairing pediatric clefts. In this jam-packed episode, host D and Dr. Rania Habib not only demystify for listeners what oral and maxillofacial surgery actually is, they also get into their considerations when it comes to making social change. Rania shares with D her firm belief in the importance of multidisciplinary care in her field to make sure children an...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 16
During this year’s Nurse Week, Host D checked in with a guest from Season One, Nurse Sarah, who is currently tending to COVID-19 patients in Florida. Nurse Sarah is a truly amazing voice on social media who uses her Instagram platform to address disparities in healthcare and share what it's been like working in the COVID unit. Last time we spoke with Sarah, she was transitioning from new grad to bedside nurse. Nurse Sarah is now two years in and speaks out about her current abnormal nurse realit...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week’s guest is acute care nurse and real-life mermaid Andrea Dalzell, RN, BSN who also happens to be former Miss Wheelchair New York! In this episode, you’ll get to hear about how Andrea found her advocate voice in the nursing profession as well as her deep passion for applying her personal experiences of being a patient to bedside care. Her career path has not come without obstacles; Andrea shares with D how her place in the nursing program was questioned on the very first day and having ...
Jun 08, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In today’s episode, host D is joined by travel nurses Lauren Rusch and Corissa Quednow (they also happen to be future sister in laws!) who are currently working in Intensive Care Units in New York City. As governments warn their populations to stay inside to avoid the spread of COVID-19 and not overwhelm the healthcare system, Lauren and Corissa talk about what it’s been like to be at the frontlines and epicenter of the pandemic. They share with D how conditions have changed in their hospital si...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 13
You’re not going to want to miss this week’s episode of The WoMed with nursepreneur Rebecca Love, RN, MSN. Rebecca Love is at the forefront of nurse entrepreneurship, having been the first nurse to speak at TEDx and director of the first nurse hackathon. Rebecca and D discuss the struggles of trying to find your nurse voice and the troubling rates of nurse burnout. Rebecca speaks about her passion for advocating for her profession and how nurse hackathons are bringing much needed nurse knowledge...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On this week’s episode, D is joined by our very first radiologist, Dr. Anjali Malik (@ AnjaliMalikMD ), who specializes in breast radiology. Anjali is a go-to source when it comes to breast cancer. She is currently serving on the medical board of Bright Pink and is vocal about the breadth of knowledge radiologists can bring to breast cancer awareness. She shares with us how she got her start in the field which did not come without a few bumps along the way, including having her studies relocated...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In part two of our catch up with former co-host and nurse extraordinaire, D and Dani talk about everything from treating COVID-19 patients with humanity and their thoughts on people protesting during the pandemic to their favorite healthcare-themed shows to binge in quarantine and whether Dani has some extra toilet paper to spare. Dani shares the story she posted on her Instagram account, @ nurseabnormalities , that proves what a difference it makes to treat patients as people first. The two exp...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 10
After having chatted with amazing people from different corners of the nursing community in this second season, this week D checks in with former co-host and nurse extraordinaire, Danielle LeVeck, DNP, ACNP (@ nurseabnormalities ). D and Dani talk about Dani’s wedding plans and share their own personal sentiments about COVID-19. Dani shares what she’s been up to since we last spoke with her on the podcast, from a quarantine engagement to feeling more comfortable in her position. D and Dani explo...
May 04, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Today, our very first hospice nurse, Nurse Tami (@ nurse.tami ), joins The WoMed for an extremely important conversation on how nurses can fight for change during COVID-19. Tami is not only an incredible hospice nurse; she is a true healthcare influencer who is not afraid to call out what needs to be changed in the healthcare industry. D and Tami discuss dealing with a lack of PPE and overall safety conditions during the coronavirus crisis and how to advocate for yourself and your loved ones whe...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week on The WoMed, your host D gets some major help from Sarah Gaines, RN (creator of The 6 Figure Travel Nurse) in debunking the world of travel nursing. They talk about the biggest mistakes nurses make and important things to be aware of with the temptation to “chase the pay” during the COVID 19 pandemic. Sarah drops major knowledge bombs and offers courses to make you the most successful Travel Nurse you can be. You can find more support on her website www.sarahgaines.com and by followin...
Apr 20, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Are you obsessed with teeth like we are? Today on The WoMed, D is speaking with Aaleeyah Pringle Alim, Student Dentist. We discuss how COVID-19 has affected graduating students, our mutual love of teeth, and Aaleeyah’s passion for smiles. We share a lot of laughs this episode and feel free to laugh with us, you’ll feel better. You can follow Aaleeyah on Instagram @ smile.leey , and D @ thewomed . Keep sending the Nurse D Energy moments to D @ thewomed ! Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Check o...
Apr 13, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Join your host D as she interviews Dr. Maura Sammon and Andrea Leiner, NP from the Global Response Management (GRM) team, on location at the border camps in Matamoros, MX. GRM is a veteran led NGO providing civilian care in conflict zones. D discusses her experience in the camps and Maura and Andrea break down the barriers they face while providing care in conflict zones. They share the importance of what they’re doing, maintaining medical neutrality, and how you can help. Make sure to check out...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Shout out to all the Night Shift Zombies out there! This week, your host D is sitting down with Lexie Robillard, Transport Nurse! Yes, we finally got a transport nurse on The WoMed! A lot of you have been asking for Lexie specifically and I am happy to provide. She speaks about fear and doing things that challenge you, especially the path to becoming a transport nurse. We switch gears and have a deep dive discussion into burn out and compassion fatigue. We discuss why it's such a struggle and ba...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week, your host D sits down with Amy Hehre, PA . She is CEO and Founder of OVI Children’s Hospital in western Kenya. We discuss what led her to build a hospital in Kenya and her future plans for it. The beauty of OVI is that they provide long term care for children and orphans and then reunite them with their families. Their staff is entirely Kenyan and they’re very protective of their patients and residents. We discuss patient safety in the age of social media and how we continue to learn ...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome back to The WoMed and sorry for the weather delay last week! Today your host D is speaking with Georgina Villarreal, MSN, RN aka Nurse Georgie . She is the purest definition of “She can do both.” With a double major in Spanish and Community Health, she then jumped into a masters Nursing program! Listen along as we dig into education, travel nursing, and the constant struggle of teaching people that women contain multitudes and we should quit putting people in boxes to define them. Georgi...
Mar 16, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to Season 2 of The WoMed! Today your host D takes on her first solo episode with Jenna Mao, board certified Dance and Movement Therapist and Counselor. Join D as she learns the ropes of this growing hospital specialty and the way it's being used to aid children and their families during the hospital stay. Jenna shares some of her most powerful moments thus far in her career and you may need a tissue or two on hand. Get ready for more Nurse D Energy moments! Our host D really wanted ...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today on The WoMed, D and Dani share some bittersweet but exciting news to close out Season One of The WoMed, which will return for Season Two on March 2, 2020! The hosts discuss what they’re most looking forward to in the New Year, the importance of communication in both friendships and relationships, and the badass Times Square billboard that’s showcasing Dani on behalf of all amazing nurses. Both of our incredible hosts have had quite the year from making career decisions and relationship mov...
Jan 06, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Today on The WoMed, Sonja Schwartzbach, AKA Nurse Sonja (@ nursesonja ), joins D and Dani to share her journey through the world of medicine from publishing her first book, to finding her voice on social media, to heading back to school once again to become a nurse anesthetist. Nurse Sonja didn’t always know what she wanted to do with her career, but after a lightbulb moment following a family health scare, Sonja quit her corporate job and headed back to school to become a nurse. From her meme-f...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Today on The WoMed, D and Dani share the good, the bad, and the ugly of working during the holiday season including what a typical holiday workload looks like, their favorite holiday memories in and away from the hospital, plus their tips and tricks on decorating with supplies. The hosts start off with a holiday-themed Lubrication Question and reveal what incredible (and useful) gift D recently sent Dani. While working the holidays and spending time away from family is never ideal, D and Dani sh...
Dec 23, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Today on The WoMed, entrepreneur, influencer, and speaker Monique Doughty (@ iamnursemo ) joins D and Dani to discuss stepping away from the bedside, coaching women entrepreneurs, and creating life rules and boundaries. What can’t Nurse Mo do? After working for 8 years as an ICU travel nurse, Nurse Mo has officially dedicated her career to coaching, speaking, and inspiring those around her. She reveals her current endeavors and the different streams of revenue they provide, her goals for the New...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Today on The WoMed, the queen of pimple popping, Dr. Sandra Lee (@ drpimplepopper ), joins D and Dani to talk about how she discovered people’s love of extractions through social media and created a dermatology empire. Dr. Lee wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to do growing up, but was surrounding by dermatology through her father’s profession. After discovering her own love of dermatology, she realized she could impact people by entertaining them while simultaneously educating them on extractio...
Dec 09, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Today on The WoMed, Dr. Kristamarie Collman ( @drkristamarie ) joins D and Dani to talk about the importance of mentorship, her choice to pursue family medicine, and the motivation behind her empowering social media presence. Dr. Collman first became interested in the medical field at a young age due to her brother’s rare genetic disorder, and this interest ultimately grew into a love of science and all things medicine. Training in family medicine has allowed her to experience a variety of field...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today on The WoMed, Nurse-Entrepreneur Suzie Welsh (@ mybinto , MyBinto.com ) joins D and Dani to share her journey in the world of medicine and how the broken system led her to launch her very own company. Suzie’s interest in healthcare and passion for women empowerment began when she was just 16 and had the opportunity to see the poverty-stricken country of Malawi. After earning her degree in Nursing and pursuing her Masters, she witnessed the broken healthcare system that focused on taking ca...
Nov 25, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Today on The WoMed, Dr. Tali Lando Aronoff (@ hellandbackbook ) joins D and Dani to share her incredibly inspirational story of surviving breast cancer, her training and career as a Pediatric ENT, and her powerful book, To Hell and Back. Dr. Lando was born with the desire to achieve, admitting she started stressing when she was only in the second grade. Even though her training to become a Pediatric ENT involved putting her life essentially on hold for nearly a decade, Dr. Lando knew she found h...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Today on The WoMed, Michelle Maneevese ( @mmaneevese ) joins D and Dani at the FIGS Retreat to discuss their life-changing experiences together in Peru, her journey so far as a woman in the field of Interventional Radiology, and how yoga has influenced all aspects of her life. Michelle explains the relatively new field of IR is and how it is constantly innovating and evolving. If Interventional Radiologists can’t help at the moment (which they probably can), they will be able to help shortly. Mi...
Nov 11, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 24
