The Ashley O Show: Nursing Beyond the Bedside

For those of you who have goals for weight loss but are trying to do so without wanting to shove a fork into your eyeball...this one is for you! I am currently on my own weight loss journey (check out episode #218 for the details), and I am very intentional about making the process sustainable and ENJOYABLE.
You heard me right, weight loss and the creation of a calorie deficit doesn't have to be miserable. Let's talk about a few ways that you can reach your goals without feeling like shit in the process.
If you want to join me in my 5 week challenge (totally free), download the tracker HERE, and share your goals on social media using the template HERE so I can cheer you on! Just a fun way to rope you guys in so I don't have to do this all on my own, it's more fun with friends!
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In this episode, we are chatting about how to handle Thanksgiving and other food-filled holidays without going overboard. I really want to challenge the idea that we NEED to stuff ourselves until we feel sick and feel like garbage the rest of the day. Why is that a requirement? Instead I want us to find a more balanced approach that still allows us to enjoy ourselves while taking care of our bodies. We will break down how you can build a blood-sugar balancing plate, and deal with the triggers that get in the way. Plus, we are talking about the unique challenges that healthcare workers face during the holidays.
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Timestamps:
-Navigating Thanksgiving and Holiday Food (00:02:10) Tips and strategies for enjoying Thanksgiving and other holidays without compromising health and goals.
-Changing the Pattern of Holiday Overeating (00:05:04) Addressing the common assumption of feeling terrible during holidays and breaking the cycle of overeating and guilt.
-Shifting the Approach to Holiday Food (00:07:39) Encouraging a different mindset towards food during holidays, focusing on joy rather than restriction and guilt.
-The key to a healthy Thanksgiving (00:08:39) Tips on treating your body with respect during the holidays, including listening to your body and making choices that feel good.
-Enjoying foods without discomfort (00:09:43) Exploring the concept of food freedom and how shifting our mindset can help us enjoy our favorite foods without feeling sick or out of control.
-Nutrition tips for a balanced holiday (00:10:52) Practical advice on prioritizing protein and produce, starting with a veggie-based soup or salad, and finding balance between indulging and nourishing your body.
-Making a Balanced Plate (00:16:28) Tips for creating a balanced plate on Thanksgiving without feeling pressured to overeat or overfill your plate.
-Taking Food to Go (00:17:23) Suggestion to make a to-go plate of your favorite dishes at Thanksgiving so you can enjoy them throughout the week.
-Balancing Alcohol and Water (00:19:11) Advice on balancing alcohol consumption with water to avoid feeling dehydrated and hungover on Thanksgiving.
-Navigating Thanksgiving as a Healthcare Worker (00:24:03) Tips for healthcare workers working on Thanksgiving and how to navigate the holiday while on duty.
-Creating Your Own Thanksgiving Celebration (00:25:00) Encouragement for healthcare workers to celebrate Thanksgiving on a different day and make it special for themselves and their families.
-Injecting Joy into Thanksgiving at Work (00:26:54) Suggestions for healthcare workers to bring their own nostalgia and joy to the unit potluck on Thanksgiving, and how to make the holiday more enjoyable for everyone.

On this episode we continue our chat about life as a Cath Lab RN. This time around we are discussing what it is like being on-call, pros/cons of the environment, and procedures for STEMI's and strokes!
Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagram @ashley_nursingcoop and on Facebook in The Nursing Co-op Huddle! We would love to see you there! As always, message me with any feedback, comments, or questions on Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Happy Nursing!

This week we chat all thing nurse retention contracts, including how best to understand them, questions to ask your manager, and options to protect yourself if you ever choose to break your contract! These contracts are being offered around the country in an attempt to retain staff in a world where there has been a mass exodus of healthcare workers. But we really should understand these contracts well before jumping in. So lets chat about it!
Also...Happy Mental Health Awareness month!! I hope that you are putting some much needed time aside to focus on your own mental health this month (and always). In addition, I am happy to announce that you can now expect TWO episodes per week!
On Mondays we will continue on with our regularly scheduled programming (aka nurse chats), and now on WEDNESDAYS we will chatting all things WELLNESS! Yep, for all of you alliteration lovers (like me), you can look forward to Wellness Wednesdays every week. Keep an eye out this week for our first episode, where I will share more about my own health journey. And trust me, this is likely the most RAW and VULNERABLE episode I have ever recorded. So don't miss it!
Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagram @ashley_nursingcoop and on Facebook in The Nursing Co-op Huddle! We would love to see you there! As always, message me with any feedback, comments, or questions on Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Happy Nursing!

This is one for the books! This week we chat with Steph Kamataris, the owner of Shift Change RN!! This conversation was such a blast, and honestly, SO relatable. We discussed everything from building a business to occupational health nursing. There is something in this one for ANYONE.
A little background: Steph Kamataris is a nurse entrepreneur who owns Shift Change RN, a business that helps nurses and nursing students succeed at the bedside. Steph started her healthcare journey in 2015 as a cardiac tech and began her nursing career in the Cardiac ICU. She transitioned to the Cath Lab and continues to work there alongside her occupational health job. She has a Master's degree in Public Health and is certified in critical care. Steph has appeared on multiple podcasts and has been invited to speak to numerous nursing groups.
Connect with Steph!!
Instagram: @shiftchange.rn
website: www.shiftchangern.com
Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagram @ashley_nursingcoop and on Facebook in The Nursing Co-op Huddle! We would love to see you there! As always, message me with any feedback, comments, or questions on Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Happy Nursing!
(side note, sorry for the change in sound quality, my microphone wasn't working! Still juicy though!)