Episode 64: Deconstructing Cravings, Their Causes, and Healthy Alternatives
Today we are focusing on wellness as we talk all about cravings and what they mean for our bodies. We discuss what signals our bodies are trying to give us when sensing cravings, the eight primary cau...
12 Apr 202145min
Episode 63: Motivational Interviewing and Its Role in Building Healthy Provider-Patient Relationships
In today's episode we are talking about the topic of motivational interviewing (MI) and its role in the healthcare setting. Motivational interviewing is a method of communication geared toward direct,...
5 Apr 202136min
Episode 62: Case Study #6: 35-Year-Old Woman Presenting with Nasal Itching, Sneezing, and Rhinorrhea
A 35-year-old woman with a history of asthma presents to your office with symptoms of nasal itching, sneezing, and rhinorrhea. She states she feels this way most days but her symptoms are worse in the...
29 Mars 20211h
Episode 61: The Importance of Cultural Competency in the Healthcare Setting
Today's episode is all about cultural competency in the healthcare setting and the importance of building a trusting and supportive relationship with your patient's so that you can provide the most op...
15 Mars 202152min
Episode 60: Case Study #5: 6-Month-Old Male Infant Presenting for Well-Child Visit
A 6-month-old male infant is brought to your office by his mother for a routine well-child visit. His mother is concerned that he is not yet saying "mama," because her best friend's baby said "mama" b...
8 Mars 202148min
Episode 59: How to Study for the AANP/ANCC Board Exams
Today's show is a much anticipated episode discussing my study plan and strategies used to pass the nurse practitioner board exam. In this episode I will be giving a day by day and week by week breakd...
1 Mars 20211h 12min
Episode 58: Passing the AANPCB Exam the First Time
It's official--I passed the AANPCB examination! Last Thursday I took the AANP exam and passed and I could not be more relieved and proud! Today I will share with you all the details of what to expect ...
22 Feb 202139min
Episode 57: Discussing Body Mass Index and it's Validity in the Healthcare Setting with Chase Chewning, ACE Certified Health Coach
This episode is one that has been up and coming since the origin of the podcast as I am finally sitting down to discuss my research and personal beliefs on the use of body mass index in the primary ca...
8 Feb 202147min
