This week's episode is a special one as we welcome back the one and only Dani LeVeck to the WoMed, and nostalgia is definitely in the air! Dani is so happy to share that she's expecting her second baby, and today, the gals are talking all things maternity leave. Dani shares her personal experience of navigating maternity leave with her first baby in comparison to her current pregnancy and the lack of maternity benefits available to part-time staff at her hospital. She shares her struggle of...

Welcome back, WoMed listeners! Season 7 is here, and we're beyond excited to reconnect after a rejuvenating summer break. Your hosts, Danielle and Jac, are back with all the juicy details about their summer escapades. Jac's been conquering her professor role while dropping some hints about upcoming Riot Healers' surprises and even a new business venture—the suspense is real! Danielle gives us an update on her new job—hint: she's absolutely loving it! They also recap the highlight of the...

This week, Danielle and Jac are back with a solo episode to share a big update – this is the final episode of Season 6! Your hosts are taking a well-deserved summer break and will be back in the fall to kick off Season 7 with some very exciting guests! To start, Danielle and Jac take a moment to reflect on their personal journeys over the past few years since they starting hosting together. Danielle reflects on her experiences starting therapy, going on Paradise, and meeting Michael, while...

In this episode, your hosts sit down with the extraordinary Lex, a traveling nurse, fierce advocate for trans and LGBTQ+ youth, and a dedicated summer camp counsellor at Camp Brave Trails. To start, the three discuss Lex’s growing presence on TikTok, their unexpected rise to social fame, and the weight of responsibility that accompanies having such a large platform. Lex shares their experience working in the landscape photography community and the downfall they faced when suggesting members...

In this week's episode, Danielle and Jac sit down for a much-needed catch-up to share life updates and answer some of your most frequently asked questions. To start, Danielle shares an update on her life following some well-deserved time off, her new work schedule, and the progress she has made in her book writing process. Jac shares her thoughts after successfully completing her first semester as a full-time faculty member, and shares her plans to dedicate time this summer to studying for...

In this week's episode, Danielle and Jac are joined by Valerie Mesa, Cheap Caribbean’s Resident Astrologer to explore what’s written in the stars. To start, the three discuss the common skepticisms of astrology and Valerie shares how she became fascinated with the stars and the world of astrology growing up. Valerie shares how to interpret one's astrological chart, and the meaning behind your sun, moon, and rising signs. They discuss the predictions made by many astrologers regarding the...

Nurses Week is here and Danielle and Jac are joined by the exceptionally talented Stephanee Beggs — Registered Nurse and founder and CEO of RNExplained! Stephanee shares how she got started with RNExplained and how it was born organically through creating her own NCLEX self-study guide and short videos. After sharing to social media, she quickly learned that other students were loving the resources she was sharing and RNExplained was started! The three discuss their experiences studying for...

This week, Danielle and Jac are joined by Dr. Gladys McGarey, also known as the mother of holistic medicine and author of “The Well Lived Life: A 102 Year Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age”. To start, Dr.McGarey shares what it was like going to medical school and being a women in medicine during WW1. She shares details on how growing up in India with both of her parents being osteopaths influenced her passion for holistic medicine and later led her to co-founding...

This week, your hosts are joined by Dr. Robyn Roth, a board-certified breast radiologist and fellowship director at Cooper University Health Care. Together, they dive into all things breast health in a jam-packed and informative episode. To start, Dr. Roth emphasizes that breast cancer can affect everyone, and highlights the various factors that can contribute to one's risk level, including family history and dense breast tissue. She walks through the different steps healthcare providers will...

In this weeks episode, your hosts sit down with Dr. Olcha, a double board-certified OBGYN at Sama Fertility, who is also their personal doctor on their egg freezing journey! To start, Danielle and Jac share where they are at in their egg freezing process including Danielle’s anemia diagnosis and Jac’s discovery of an ovarian cyst. The three then discuss the importance of understanding one’s AMH levels and the correlation to understanding egg quantity and quality. Danielle shares that she has...

Your hosts are back this week with a solo Q&A episode to answer all of your most asked nursing school questions! First, Jac and Danielle share their thoughts on the current state of democracy in Tennessee after 3 democratic elected representatives were removed from their positions for peacefully protesting gun violence. They share their frustrations about the continued lack of regulations surrounding gun laws and the importance of using your voice and taking a stand for matters that you...

In this episode, your hosts sit down with Dr. Meera Shah - a Reproductive Endocrinologist specializing in infertility, and the medical advisor at Cofertility to dive deep into the science of egg freezing. First, Dr. Shah shares her journey to joining the Cofertility team and how she felt an instant connection with their mission. The three discuss the phases of the menstrual cycle, and the details of what happens within each stage. Dr. Shah discusses how the menstrual cycle relates to egg...

In Part 2 of the Cofertility interview with CEO and co-founder Lauren Makler, the three discuss the amazing work the company is doing to help women and families on their reproductive journey. First, Danielle shares that she’s feeling much more energized following her low iron diagnosis and that the dynamic duo will soon be taking the next step in their journey: starting hormones! The three discuss the stigma and assumptions surrounding egg freezing and the reasons that people should see it...

In our first official episode with the Cofertility team, your hosts are joined by CEO and Co-founder Lauren Makler to talk about all the amazing things the company is doing, showcasing exactly why D and Jac knew they needed to work with them. First, Danielle provides an update on their egg freezing journey, including a delay caused by the discovery that she is severely anaemic. Lauren also opens up about her health and fertility struggles, and shares what Cofertility is doing to address the...

Your hosts have not had a minute to catch up recently, so today is all about life updates! Career, love, egg freezing — this episode has it all! Danielle chats about her move to Cleveland, and Jac opens up about how much she is loving teaching. This leads them both into a discussion on guilt over not working bedside. Plus, we get an update on Michael and how supportive he has been through the egg freezing journey, and we hear about a very special new man friend of Jac’s who has been by her...

Going to the vet is not a fun experience for anyone, but Dr. Jen is on a mission to change that, with a chic vet clinic, Vetique. Vetique offers a spa experience for owners, equipped with a wine bar and all! Dr. Jen explains her journey to becoming a business owner, and details the VIP experience she wants to offer her guests. She talks about the plans to collaborate with a treat company and partner with 24-hour emergency facility VEG to offer after-hours visits. Jac has been patiently...

TW: suicide  Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Nutritional Psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, best-selling author, professional chef, and more. She joins your hosts today to discuss how the gut and brain are connected, the importance of what food you eat, and the link between mental and metabolic health. She shares what drew her to this field of medicine, how our diet is linked to our brain, and offers quick and easy recipes that can make a big difference for shift workers. She touches on foods that...

Double board certified OBGYN/REI Dr. Temeka Zore joins your hosts as they prepare for their egg freezing journey. Before their conversation, your hosts also touch on the scandal of fake nursing diplomas and transcripts being sold in Florida.  Dr. Zore answers all your hosts’ questions on egg freezing and IVF, what it was about reproductive endocrinology and fertility that made her want to specialize in it, and what the schooling looks like (spoiler alert: it’s extensive). They touch on...

It’s V-Day-Week! Your hosts are joined once again by sex scientist and one of Match.com’s Chief Scientific Advisors, Dr. Helen Fisher, to discuss personality styles and dating trends! She explains the 4 personality styles she’s identified and discusses the quiz that they all (and even Michael — and 15 million other people) took to figure out their style. Considered a TED All-Star, Dr. Fisher has over 21 million views on her talks, and today offers insight on new dating trends she’s seen from...

Your hosts are joined by the incredible Dr. Jennifer Lincoln; author, podcast host, and Executive Director of Mayday Health, an organization making abortion pills accessible to people in all 50 states. Despite never anticipating the reversal of Roe v. Wade, she highlights that restrictive access to care has been a reality for many people for a long time, and it is a point of privilege to only care now. Dr. Lincoln also discusses how Mayday Health formed and speaks about the value of enacting...

TW: anxiety, depression, PTSD  This week, your hosts welcome Tay Lautner, an RN who became a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tay opens up about the anxiety, depression, and PTSD she suffers with as a result of her time nursing, and how that inspired her to start her blog, non-profit, and now, podcast. Tay also talks about her marriage to actor Taylor Lautner, how she got into nursing, and what nursing feels like for her now that she's removed from the work. She shares when she knew her...

Dr. Sasha Hamdani joins your hosts (including a very excited Danielle) to talk about ADHD, particularly in women. Danielle has been wanting to get an ADHD evaluation but has not yet had the opportunity, so this conversation is incredibly informative to her and WoMed community as a whole! The three discuss the fact that women are more likely to get diagnosed later in life, the hyperactive boy trope, and how ADHD looks different in women. Dr. Sasha Hamdani also talks about her personal...

So much is changing for your hosts as Dani prepares for her big move to Ohio, and Jac officially starts as full-time faculty at UIC. In true nurse fashion, the two have decided to take on one more thing: egg freezing! Your hosts are working with Cofertility, a tech-enabled fertility ecosystem that is on a mission to make egg freezing and third party reproduction more human-centered and accessible. The two discuss some of their personal reasons for wanting to embark on this journey, and touch...

Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation with Michael! This week, your hosts dive into his experience with the healthcare industry, which goes beyond just the grieving widower he is labeled as. He talks about his appreciation for nurses, and how he believes they are the backbone of healthcare. He also is incredibly educated on the faults in the system, but expresses how everyone is just reacting to something they’re being forced to do; while everyone wants to villainize part of the chain, it...

Welcome to Season 6, kicking off with one of our most anticipated guests: Dani’s boyfriend, Michael! They talk about how Jac was the first person they spoke to after leaving the beach, how they managed to release episodes while D was filming, and Michael’s first impression of Danielle. D dives into job and apartment hunting as she prepares to make the move to Ohio, and how Michael accidentally ended up sitting in on a job interview with her (#awkward). They touch on their shared experience of...