Join Nurse Alice for a crucial and uplifting conversation addressing public health challenges and deeply personal journeys of triumph. This episode tackles everything from seasonal health to surviving trauma, and finding success in new careers.
In this episode:
- Flu Season & COVID-19: Nurse Alice debunks common myths about the flu shot and warns against the potential “twin-demic” of the flu and COVID-19, stressing the need for continued vigilance [01:05].
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness: In recognition of October awareness month, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, an esteemed OBGYN and women’s health expert, discusses the emotional and medical aspects of pregnancy loss and stillbirth (following Chrissy Teigen’s public story), providing aspiring parents with hope and outlining various fertility options [06:50].
- Domestic Violence Awareness: Survivor and motivational speaker Diona Clark powerfully shares her personal journey from victim to victor of gun and domestic violence. She discusses her work empowering others through her organization, Live Out Loud, and highlights the crucial need to recognize emotional and mental abuse [18:48].
- Karon Joseph Riley: NFL to Film Star: Former NFL linebacker and multi-talented actor Karon Joseph Riley discusses his successful transition from professional football to a thriving career in film and television. He shares his philosophy of “Keep Pedaling” and provides exclusive updates on his upcoming projects, including the horror film Vault of Terrors Vol. 1 [34:39].
