UNSUNG Podcast28 Feb 2025

EP: 1. What Nurse Practitioners Need to Hear with Dr. Erin Athey, FNP, PHD

ABOUT THE UNSUNG PODCAST
The UNSUNG Podcast celebrates the inspiring stories of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who are transforming healthcare by owning and leading their own practices.

GUEST BIO: Dr. Erin Athey, DNP, FNP

Dr. Erin Athey, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, has dedicated nearly two decades to improving health outcomes in Washington, D.C.'s underserved communities as a clinician, educator, and scholar.

Her work has led to innovative, community-based health initiatives, including award-winning mental health literacy programs and a mobile health program for COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and education across Wards 5-8.

Driven to enhance healthcare access, Dr. Athey founded C3 Cares, a groundbreaking model featured in The Washington Post, ABC News, and Forbes, recognized for transforming healthcare delivery. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University and specializes in HIV/AIDS care.

HOST BIO: Efrat LaMandre, NP, PhD

The UNSUNG Podcast, hosted by Efrat LaMandre, a trailblazing Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and Head of Partnerships at Duet. Efrat is a medical disruptor on a mission to help individuals uncover the root causes of their symptoms, optimize their health, and reclaim their well-being. She's the author of the transformative book "It's Not In Your Head: Your Body Doesn't Feel Right But You Don't Know Why" and the visionary behind several successful healthcare ventures, including EG Healthcare, HawkScribes, and EG PREP.

As the host of The UNSUNG Podcast, Efrat shines a light on the inspiring stories of Nurse Practitioners who are revolutionizing healthcare by owning and leading their own practices. Through insightful and candid conversations, she highlights their journeys, celebrates their impact, and explores the challenges and rewards of building a business in healthcare.

With her expertise and passion for innovation, Efrat brings a unique perspective to the podcast, creating a relaxed and engaging space for NPs to share their "aha moments," lessons learned, and the values that drive their care. Join her to be inspired, informed, and empowered by the incredible stories of these unsung heroes transforming healthcare.

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Episode 24: How He Built a Thriving Practice in a Community That Needed One w/ Casey Lulay, MSN, FNP-C

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Ep 19: The NP Who Built a Clinician First Practice That Prioritizes Community and Autonomy – Nicole Bennett, DNP, PMHNP, MN

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Ep 18: The NP Who Built a Thriving Practice by Trusting the Long Game – April Odom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

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Ep 17: The NP Who Turned a PE Shakeup Into a Thriving Aesthetics Practice – Peggy Zapantis, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC

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Ep 16: The NP Who Never Planned to Own a Practice Until the Opportunity Found Her – Stephanie Sanchez, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ARNP

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