EmpowerND Podcast
Your guide to navigating North Dakota’s community resources and discovering the support available to you. Each episode explores local programs, services, and tips to empower individuals and families, with inspiring stories and insights from community leaders. And this is just the beginning, so much more is on the way!
Episodes
21 episodes
Eps. 21 | Testosterone Isn’t Just for Men: Energy, Strength, Mood & Drive
Testosterone is often talked about as a “male hormone,” but it plays an important role in women’s health too.In this episode of EmpowerND, Crystal is joined again by Megan Gietzen, FNP, for the final conversation in our hormone mini-ser...
Eps. 20 | The Progesterone Piece: Sleep, Mood, Cycles & Hormone Balance
This video is about progIn this episode of EmpowerND, we’re continuing our conversation with Megan Gietzen, FNP, for The Progesterone Piece: Sleep, Mood, Cycles & Hormone Balance.Progesterone is often talked about in relation to pregnan...
Eps. 19 | The Estrogen Effect: Mood, Energy, Weight & More
Estrogen impacts so much more than many of us realize—from mood and energy to weight, sleep, brain fog, hot flashes, and overall well-being.In this episode of the EmpowerND Podcast, we are joined by Megan Gietzen, FNP at Urban Unwind, for a...
Eps. 18 | Autoimmune Disease: The Search for Answers
Autoimmune Disease: The Search for Answers” featuring Paige Hood, FNP from Urban Unwind.In this honest and encouraging conversation, Paige shares what it is like living with autoimmune disease while helping others navigate it as a provider....
Eps. 17 | Beyond Business Hours: Access to Healthcare Beyond the 9 to 5
🎙️ Beyond Business Hours: Access to Healthcare Beyond the 9 to 5In this episode, our host Crystal Sullivan takes a turn in the guest chair to share about her new clinic, Advanced Care Clinic, and the importance of accessible extended hours ...
Eps. 16 | ABLE to Thrive: Understanding Supports for Adults with Disabilities
Episode 16 of ABLE to Thrive features a conversation with Janelle Stoneking, CEO of ABLE Inc., as we explore supports available for adults with disabilities and what it truly takes to help people thrive beyond childhood services.We discu...
Eps. 15 | School Success: Understanding Supports for Students with Disabilities
In this episode, we partner with Dickinson High School’s Peer to Peer program to take a closer look at the supports that help students with disabilities thrive in the school setting. From understanding IEPs to building meaningful peer relations...
Eps. 14 | Living at Home Longer with Northland PACE
In this episode, we sit down with Garnet Tisor from Northland PACE to talk about senior independence and the supports available through PACE services.Garnet walks us through how the program helps older adults stay in their homes longer whil...
Eps. 13 | Step In, Save a Life: What to Do During Cardiac Arrest
When every second counts, knowing what to do can save a life.In this episode of Step In, Save a Life: What to Do During Cardiac Arrest, we’re joined by clinical educator Pat Billings to walk through exactly how bystanders can step in with c...
Eps. 12 | Starting Sooner, Supporting Stronger: The Power of Early Intervention
Early intervention is one of the most important, and often misunderstood, parts of supporting children’s development.In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Zuroff, an early intervention professional, and Sarah Carlson, an experienced ...
Eps. 11 | More Than Medicine: The Real Factors Behind Health
Health is about so much more than what happens in a doctor’s office.In this episode of EmpowerND, we sit down with Shelby Floberg, Community Health Integration Supervisor, and Allie Wanner, Community Health Worker at CHI St. Alexius Health,...
Eps. 10 | Skin Deep: Protecting Your Health from Head to Toe
Your skin does more than protect you. It can be one of the first indicators of what is happening inside your body.In this episode of EmpowerND, we sit down with Lindsey Koach from SkinWin Dermatology to take a closer look at skin health...
Eps. 9 | BE FAST: Don't Miss the Signs of a Stroke
BE FAST: Don’t Miss the Signs of a Stroke ⚠️In this episode, we’re joined by Kelsie Maher, ER Trauma and Stroke Coordinator at CHI St. Alexius Dickinson, to break down the signs and symptoms of a stroke, why fast action is so important,...
Eps. 8 | Stronger Together: Adaptive Fitness & the Power of Respite Care
Stronger Together Adaptive Fitness and the Power of Respite CareIn this episode we sit down with Rachel Melvin mom of a child with special needs and Cody Chapel his coach trainer and respite care provider to talk about the powerful impact o...
Eps. 7 | The Doctor Can Wait...Or Can It? Blue Collar Men Talk Health
Too many men put their health on the back burner. Work comes first. Family comes first. The doctor can wait… right?In this episode, we sit down with real blue collar workers Josh and Warren for an honest, unfiltered conversation about m...
Eps. 6 | Measles: What Every Parent Should Know
Measles can spread fast, and knowing what to watch for can make all the difference. In this episode, we give parents the essential information they need to spot early signs and keep their families safe. We cover:How to recogniz...
Eps. 5 | The Fourth Trimester: What Every New Mom, and Their Partner Need to Know
Postpartum is real, raw, and often misunderstood.This episode is filled with compassion, reassurance, relatable stories, and practical takeaways you can carry with you.In Episode 5, The Fourth Trimester: What Every New Mom and T...
Eps. 4 | Menopause Mysteries: Taking Control of the Change
Perimenopause. Menopause. Hormones. Let’s talk about what is really happening.In this episode, we sit down with FNP Megan from Urban Unwind to break down the changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause and why so many of us ...
Eps. 3 | From Clinic to Home: Healthcare Moms Help Parents Talk STIs
Parents play a powerful role in STI prevention and helping youth understand testing. Talking about STIs with your kids can feel uncomfortable, but avoiding it doesn’t protect them. Hosted by Crystal from Aspire Health Clinic, this episode featu...
Eps. 2 | Shining Bright & Living with HIV
In Episode 2, Shining Bright & Living with HIV, we sit down with Jason from Shine Bright & Live, a nonprofit dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for people living with HIV. Jason shares his personal journey, breaks down common...
Eps. 1 | STI/HIV Testing | What's True, What's Not, and Why It Matters
In this episode, we’re joined by Connect Medical to break down the facts about STIs and HIV. What’s true, what’s not, and why it actually matters for your health. We cut through myths, clear up common misunderstandings, and talk honestly about ...
