WARNING! This episode discusses blood, guts, feces, urine and bugs. Not for the weak-stomached listener.This week we brought back our old friend Anthony to give us an update on what he's been up to. Anthony shares about his experience at his ne
Braxton Bragg is a seasoned registered nurse and healthcare administrator who has worked in a variety of roles within the healthcare sector. He currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife (who is also a nurse), 2 kids and a dog. Braxton
In a short yet heart-filled episode, Vicky shares how patient legacies energize her to continue to return to healthcare in various settings. She also discusses the grief that can consume us after a patient's loss, validates those emotions, and
Vicky and Nadia welcome a dear friend, Jonny who describes his own journey from burnout to wellness. He came into nursing at the start of the pandemic, and found himself in a spiral of overworking and under-caring for himself. He "took a look"
In this episode, Vicky & Nadia kick off Season 3 of The RN Experience.Vicky updates us on her move to Colorado, her new job, lessons she has learned during this transition and what she is looking forward to.Nadia talks about what she has learne
In this episode, Vicky and Nadia discuss what they've learned from each guest this season. They talk about plans for next season and their surprise product that they've been working on (preview coming soon!)Please e-mail Vicky & Nadia with any
Rachel is one of the most inspiring and humble people I know. She is a fellow former-gymnast, handbalancer and acrobat/teacher. You may also find her on a highline floating above the Pittsburgh skyline. If you follow Rachel on Instagram right n
In this episode, Vicky and Nadia discuss how they have been practicing self-care. Their self care falls into buckets of mind, body and spirit. They explore the concept of expansion and contraction over the past two years and how we can give our
Our guest today has been leading the front lines as a pharmacist, sharing what he calls real-talk: practical strategies that actually work for healthcare workers on the front lines from someone who has been working them since 2012. When healthc
Kristy Weidner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Co-Owner of the Village Center for Holistic Therapy. She completed her masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and has exte
On this week's podcast Vicky & Nadia interview Lisa about her experience as a chiropractor. She has always wanted to help others in their healing- this was primarily physical healing until 3 years ago when a much deeper shift into her own inte
Joe is a health care professional who has been working in the industry for over a decade, including 9 years as a registered nurse. Joe received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Robert Morris University. Joe went on to receive his Master
Today’s guests are the founders of Kettlebell Athletes, Bijan and Gabrielle.Bijan is a sports performance physical therapist who is a board certified orthopaedic clinical specialist. Bijan believes in guiding his clients beyond pain and back to
Grace Boyle of Nurse Gone Rogue comes on the show to share her story of not only leaving traditional western medicine but then returning to her role in the ER. She is passionate about her purpose with patients and meeting others on the human le
Nadia and Vicky share their responses to recently published articles and advocacy suggestions for changing the healthcare environment in order to fully support healthcare workers and clinicians. They call for change that fosters a health-promot
In this episode Vicky and Nadia chat with Bridgette about advice for travel nurses, vulnerability, experiencing failure, financial freedom and her plans for the future. This episode will challenge you to look deeply within yourself.Bridgette's
In this episode Vicky and Nadia dive into:Our reflections of 2021 and intentions for 2022Types of guests and content for Season 2Current state of healthcareHow have we been caring for ourselves, what challenges have we been experiencing?What ex
In the final episode of Season 1 we talk to Holistic Nurse Coach Amy Crippen about what it means to be in her role. She talks about how to bring awareness to your emotions. Amy also shares self-care hacks such as "full stops" and how to refill
A Vicky and Nadia chat about transitions, the fluidity of identity, and becoming. We talk about how the only constant is change -- that learning to balance both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic is critical to living in a constantly stimu
In this episode, Vicky and Nadia talk to Taylor about her experience as a nurse. She shares a personal story and dives into where her passion and compassion stem from. She shares lessons learned from being a bedside nurse throughout a global pa
In this episode, Vicky and Nadia talk to Kelly about her bedside nursing experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss ways to cope with the stress of the job and why it's important to take breaks. Kelly shares how to balance the em
In this episode, Vicky and Nadia talk with Anthony about his experience over the past nine years as a nurse. They discuss his dreams and goals for the future and how nursing informatics can contribute to easing burnout for clinicians. He discus
In this episode, Vicky and Nadia talk to Patrice about her experience as a psych nurse, at the "chair side" and in management. She shares insight into processing traumatic events and the importance of prioritizing self-care in order to provide
In this episode, Vicky interviews Nadia about her experience as a nurse. They talk about her experience as a new nurse, travel nursing, and how she continues to recover from burnout and PTSD. Nadia touches on the importance of community in over