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11. The Role of a Registered Dietician, and Experience in a Senior Care Facility, with Ann Kruse, RD

March 27, 2020December 11, 2020 practicingcatholicmedicine

The first episode of Season 2 is with Ann Kruse, RD. You can listen online here, or on you favorite podcast listening platform (iTunes, Spotify, etc).

It has been a while since I’ve posted an episode! During the hiatus, I gave birth to a little girlie, Lucy, in December. She is seriously such a delight and is babbling and smiling away. Episodes will be released as I record them, not scheduled monthly like before, as life has changed a bit (in a really great way)! Stay updated on here for new episodes, or follow along on Instagram .

In this episode I talk with my friend Ann Kruse, a registered dietitian working in a long-term senior care facility. This episode was recorded last summer, long before “social distancing” was a buzzword and when we could meet up with friends any time we wanted. Enjoy a podcast NOT about COVID!

We discuss:

The wide scope of practice for a registered dietician
Ann’s experience working in a long-term senior care facility
The relationship between food and faith

We reference:

A Love-Letter Life By Jeremy and Audrey Roloff
One Beautiful Dream by Jennifer Fulweiler
Ann’s website, A Dietician’s ANNalysis, where she talks about all things dietetics and nutrition
This article, which talks about emotionally healthy ways to process emotions during this pandemic

Stay healthy and God bless!

-Catie

** The usual boring disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by myself and my guests are our own and do not represent those of our employers. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical care. Please see your healthcare provider for any medical needs. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Please see your healthcare provider for any medical needs.**

10. Pediatric Oncology Nursing and Consecrated Virginity, with Andrea Polito

May 7, 2019December 11, 2020 practicingcatholicmedicine

Episode 10 is officially here! I chat with Andrea Polito, a registered nurse in pediatric oncology AND a consecrated virgin. This episode also marks the end of Season 1! Practicing Catholic Medicine will be taking a short break as I gather more interviews and continue to make the podcast even better! I will let you all know when the next season starts.

Before I met Andrea, I had no idea what it meant to be a lay consecrated virgin. She explains the rich history of the vocation and her call to it. This episode is perfect for anyone in those “discerning” stages- whether it’s discerning a job, a vocation, or a big move. I especially loved Andrea’s advice on looking for Christ, and remember that He moves in the ordinary, seemingly mundane parts of life! You can read an article written about Andrea’s vocation here.

Andrea is a nurse in pediatric oncology, a field with high-highs and low-lows. I especially wanted to share this episode in May because six years ago this month by cousin’s young daughter Kayleen passed away from childhood leukemia after a long, hard-fought battle. If you’re looking to support children and families with childhood cancer, I cannot recommend enough her legacy foundation, which you can read more about here. Another wonderful organization that I was blessed to volunteer with is Camp Wapiyapi, a summer camp in Colorado that is FREE for children with pediatric cancer AND their siblings!

Andrea and I chat about:

– Her passion for the field of child cancer care

– Resiliency in an emotionally straining field

– Her vocation as a consecrated virgin, including what it means to be a consecrated virgin and how she discerned this call (she was definitely not expecting it!)

We reference:

– The Power and the Glory, by Graham Greene

– The Ball and the Cross, by GK Chesterton

Enjoy!

-Catie

9. Life as a New PA, with Hannah Wilson, PA-C

April 2, 2019December 11, 2020 practicingcatholicmedicine

Episode 9 is with Hannah Wilson, a physician assistant (PA) working in outpatient general pediatrics. You can listen to the podcast online here, or on your favorite podcast streaming service (like iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more).

This was actually the first interview I recorded for the podcast, way back in the summer of 2018. Hannah is a good friend of mine and fellow PA who is from my husband’s hometown. I saw Hannah grow as a PA, from just starting out to now being over a year in as a very competent provider. Our interview focuses primarily on life in the first year of work in healthcare, but I think it’s a great episode for everyone regardless of where they are at in their career.

We talk about:

How to overcome the doubt in your abilities as a provider in that first year, including how to draw strength and how to continue learning as much as possible to best serve patients
The role of PAs and the scope of their practice
How Hannah approaches the topic of birth control with patients
Advice for new grads applying for jobs, including what to look for in a practice

We reference:

He Leadeth Me, By Walter Ciszek
The Silence of St. Thomas, by Josef Pieper
A River Runs Through It, by Norman MaClean

Enjoy!

– Catie

8. Global Health and Emergency Medicine, with Dr. Claire Uebbing

March 5, 2019December 11, 2020 practicingcatholicmedicine

This month’s episode is with Dr. Claire Uebbing, an attending physician working in Global Health medicine.

Claire has an impressive CV. She received her medical training at Indiana University School of Medicine. After graduation, she went on to complete an emergency medicine residency in Detroit, Michigan. Claire then furthered her training with a global health fellowship and a Master’s degree in public health at Colombia University, while at the same time serving as an attending physician in emergency medicine in New York. During her fellowship and the years that have followed, Claire has worked abroad in many countries, including Uganda, Mozambique, Cambodia, Panama, Kenya, and her current position is in Papa New Guinea. Claire brings a wealth of experience and the unique perspective of medicine worldwide.

We chat about:

⁃ What global medicine is (hint: it’s not a mission trip!)

⁃ What drew her into global health medicine as a full-time career

⁃ Her experiences as an emergency medicine resident in Detroit, and the ways socioeconomic status affect our patients

⁃ The worldwide church

⁃ Lessons from working abroad on the US healthcare system

We reference:

⁃ Project C.U.R.E

⁃ The Good Earth series by Pearl Buck

Enjoy!

-Catie

7. Intern Year in a Surgical Residency, with Dr. Matt DiLizia

February 5, 2019December 11, 2020 practicingcatholicmedicine

Episode 7 is here, and it’s with Dr. Matt DiLizia, an intern surgical resident in Washington, DC. You can listen to the podcast online here, or on your favorite podcast streaming service (like iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more).

I promised way back in the intro episode that this podcast wouldn’t be all female guests (although I’ve loved all the past guests, haven’t you??), and I’m so excited to share this conversation. We had a great, honest discussion that I think you’ll really enjoy!

We talked about:

What life as an intern resident is really like
How Matt chose which residency programs to apply for
How to navigate the ‘unknown’s in life and abandon ourselves to God’s will (even when that means moving across the country!)
And more!

We referenced:

The St. Joseph of Cupertino Prayer
St. Joseph the Worker Prayer
Prayer of Abandonment by St. Charles de Foucauld
Soul of the Apostolate, by Jean-Baptiste Chautard
Start With Why, by Simon Sinek

Enjoy!

-Catie

6. Medical Missions, with Megan Mueller, RN, BSN, and former director of FOCUS Medical Missions

January 1, 2019December 11, 2020 practicingcatholicmedicine

Today’s episode is with Megan Mueller, BSN, RN, and the first director of FOCUS’ (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) Medical Missions branch. You can listen on line here, or on your favorite podcast streaming service (like iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, etc).

Megan Mueller. PC: Juan Andres

In this episode, Megan and I dive deep into the world of medical missions and her experience as a participant and as a leader for numerous medical missions around the world.

We chat about:

– How to find a good organization for medical missions (hint: finding one that has the resources for follow up care for those you serve)

– Concerns raised by others, such as “Do medical missions even matter?”, and “People going on medical missions are just looking to feel good about themselves and get pictures with cute kids.”

– How medical missions help you become a better provider where you currently serve, and how our call to serve in America is no different than serving on a mission abroad.

We reference:

– FOCUS Medical Missions

– Family Missions Company

– He Leadeth Me, by Fr. Walter J. Ciszek

– International Missionary Foundation

Enjoy!

Catie

5. Student-athlete life, wedding planning, and everything in-between, with Alex Martinez, BSN, RN

December 3, 2018December 11, 2020 practicingcatholicmedicine

Episode 5 is with Alexandra Martinez, a registered nurse in inpatient pediatrics. You can listen online here, or on your favorite podcast-streaming service.

After a heavier conversation last month, I thought a fun, lighter conversation was in order. This episode is especially for the students out there and the 20-somethings trying to figure out life.

Alex and I chat about:

How to navigate a busy schedule as a student, and how those long days and trying to balance everything is worth it in your future career
Advice on finding the field in medicine that is right for you, and ways to boost your resume to land in the career you want
Wedding planning, being newlyweds, and Alex shares the joy it was to walk alongside her husband in his first communion, reconciliation, and confirmation before they were married.

We reference:

The Magnolia Story, by Chip and Joanna Gaines

Also, I have some very exciting news to share! A book I contributed to was released last month. It’s called By His Mercy, by Tricia Walz, and can be purchased for only $15 (with all proceeds to charity!) here. It’s a compilation of 11 young adult’s stories of God working miracles in their lives, and of His great mercy. My story includes kidney failure, a plane crash, and a flood, all in the span of about a year- God sure knew I needed a lot of opportunities for his mercy to shine brightly through.

-Catie

4. Palliative Medicine and Combating Burnout, with Natalie Rodden, MD

November 6, 2018December 11, 2020 practicingcatholicmedicine

November’s episode is with Dr. Natalie Rodden, a palliative care attending physician. Click here to listen online.

I first heard Natalie speak at a Catholic Medical Association meeting, and knew I wanted her on the show. Fun fact- Dr. Rodden was the first president of the student chapter of the Catholic Medical Association!

We chat about:
– The field of palliative medicine and how it helps people live their best lives
– How the culture has changed with the passing of death with dignity/physician assisted suicide laws
– How to avoid burnout and find joy in your job

We reference:
Dying for Revenge, by Barbara Golder
Dying for Compassion, by Barbara Golder

I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to follow Practicing Catholic Medicine on Instagram @practicingcatholicmedicine.
www.practicingcatholicmedicine.com

God bless!

-Catie

Check out Practicing Catholic Medicine on Instagram!

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 practicingcatholicmedicine

Hi listeners! Happy Wednesday! Are you looking for more Practicing Catholic Medicine outside of the once-a-month episodes? You can find all things Practicing Catholic Medicine on our Instagram page at @ practicingcatholicmedicine. See you there!

-Catie

Thank You!

October 4, 2018 practicingcatholicmedicine

Thank you to all of the listeners for your support and kind words for the podcast launch! I am so appreciative. Please continue to let me know your thoughts on the podcast and share episodes that you’ve enjoyed!

-Catie