The Conversing Nurse podcast
Are you a nurse curious about the experiences of other nurses? For 36 years, I have only known the Peds/NICU realm but I am intrigued by the roles of nurse researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. Through conversations with nurses from various specialties, I aim to bring you valuable insights into their lives. At the end of each episode we play the five-minute snippet, just five minutes of fun as we peek into the 'off-duty' lives of my guests! Listen as we explore the nursing profession, one conversation at a time.
Episodes
139 episodes
Nurse Psychotherapist, Tara Tourloukis
Meet Tara Tourloukis. Tara is a registered nurse psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in mental health care. It’s a truly unique and rewarding niche. A...
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Episode 139
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1:01:22
Founder of Brainstorm Soft Skills Solutions, Wendy Dixon-Jewitt
Wendy Dixon-Jewitt is on a mission. As the founder and CEO of Brainstorm Soft Skill Solutions, she strongly advocates for creating safe...
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Episode 138
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1:12:28
Operating Room Nursing with the OR RN Mentor, Yasmin Sharifi
My guest this week is Yasmin Sharifi, an operating room nurse with many decades of experience. She’s here to give us a glimpse into, as she says, “what really goes on behind that red line.”
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Episode 137
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Military Mental Health Nurse, Author, and Host of the Crazy Black Girl Podcast, Lt. Shatara Jewell
When I first stumbled upon Shatara Jewell’s Instagram, I thought, “Wow, she’s making an impact—I bet I could learn a lot from her!” So I reached out, she said “Yes” and the rest is history.<...
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Episode 136
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1:08:46
Bounce out of Burnout with Sheena Johnson
Meet Sheena Johnson, a remarkable Jamaican-born woman residing just outside London, where she serves as an ICU nurse practitioner with the UK’s National Health Service. Her jo...
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Episode 135
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1:10:27
Flight Dispatch Communications Supervisor, Erin Johansen
Erin Johansen is a communications supervisor for a medical flight company, and she’s got her finger on the pulse of the air transport industry. Having grown up in the flight business, she i...
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Episode 134
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1:26:57
A Story of Grief and Growth with NICU Nurse, Jade Barrera
Do you believe in divine intervention? After waking early one morning with Jade on my mind, I couldn't help but feel once again that there’s something greater at work here.Jade Barrera i...
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Episode 133
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1:25:56
Nurse on Purpose, Chinelo Okoye
Chinelo Okoye is a remarkable double-board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in both adult and pediatric care. Beyond her clinical expertise, she passionately advocates for the ...
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Episode 132
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1:00:04
Fighting for the Underdogs, Lia Xiong-Ratley, MSN, FNP-C, RNFA
Meet Lia Xiong-Ratley, a Family Nurse Practitioner, women’s health advocate, and rescuer of the underdogs, literally.Lia has worn many hats over the years, from pediatric ICU to c...
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Episode 131
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1:01:41
Making Money Moves with Farah Laurent
This week, I had the pleasure of catching up with a returning guest, the OG Nursepreneur, Farah Laurent. Since our last conversation over two years ago, she has been achieving remarkable success. ...
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Episode 130
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Healing the Healers with Jacqui O'Connor
In the heart of northern New Zealand, nestled between rolling hills and lush green valleys, lay Heart Place Hospital, a beacon of innovation in the world of healthcare. Founded by
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Episode 129
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1:04:12
From Pregnancy Loss to Maternal Health Advocate with Rachell Dumas
What can I say about Rachell Dumas? Or perhaps, what can't I say about her? Rachell is an extraordinary nurse with a powerful story of pregnancy loss that will leave you both in te...
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Episode 128
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Former NICU Mom and Author, Jennifer Bernardo
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with NICU mom and author, Jennifer Bernardo. Jennifer gave birth to twins—a boy and a girl—at just 26 weeks gestation. Her book, Week 26, is a fir...
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1:10:51
A Life of Service with Dr. David Borge, M.D.
This week, I had the great pleasure of speaking with my friend and colleague, Dr. David Borge. David is an OB/GYN who has retired from the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule and now enjoys using his expertise in Saipan and, more recently, Panama,...
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Episode 126
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1:11:28
Founder and CEO of Advocates for Nurses, Maggie Ortiz, MSN, RN
For today’s episode, I’ve got questions and Maggie's got answers. Do you need a nurse advocate? Well, consider this your lucky day. Meet my guest, Maggie Ortiz. As founder and CEO of
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Episode 125
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1:02:34
CEO of Avail Health, Joseph Harrison, NP-C
My guest this week, Joseph Harrison, is a nurse practitioner who facilitates the creation of independent practices for other nurse practitioners through his company, <...
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Episode 124
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1:10:45
A Voice of Nurses, Sachin Chauhan
This week my guest is Sachin Chauhan, the founder and CEO of An Extra M. This India-based organi...
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Episode 123
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1:17:19
Your Favorite Pediatric Nurse, Deon Huffman
Imagine being a sick or injured child entering the healthcare system and being approached by nurses and doctors wielding strange objects, sharp needles, and unpleasant medications. Now picture being the parent of that child, who naturally wants...
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Episode 122
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1:00:16
Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Lacy Hess
Sleep. According to the National Institute of Neurolog...
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Episode 121
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1:01:14
Thought leader, nurse coach and keynote speaker, Angie Gray
Imagine for a moment if Angie Gray were a recipe. She would be equal parts professionalism, inspiration, and compassion, with just a pinch of badassery thrown in.
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Episode 120
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1:23:05
Vitamin D Researcher, Beth Sanford, DNP, RN
Beth Sanford is known as the "Sunshine Nurse" for two reasons. First, she is a doctorally-prepared nurse who has conducted extensive research on the importa...
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Episode 119
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1:17:58
What's New for 2025?
Here's a quick look at some of the great interviews and plans for 2025!
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Episode 118
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16:11
Tulare County Fire Chief, Charlie Norman
This week I stepped way outside my comfort zone and spoke with Tulare County Fire Chief, Charlie Norman. I can confidently say that many nurses do not fu...
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Episode 117
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