From Nurse to Bestselling Author: Amanda Skenandore’s Journey

Chronic Pain, Broken Systems, and a Better Way Forward with Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg, DC

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022505/fan_mail/new] There’s a certain kind of pain a lot of people learn to live with. It starts as something small—a twinge, a tightness, a bad shift at work. And then, slowly, it becomes part of your normal. You stretch it out, push through it, tell yourself it’s just part of the job… part of getting older… part of life. And if you work in healthcare, you probably know this story all too well. You spend your days lifting, turning, reaching, carrying—taking care of everyone else—while your own body keeps asking for attention you don’t have time to give. So what happens when the pain doesn’t go away? When the usual answers stop working? When you start to wonder if this is just how it’s going to be? Today’s guest [https://www.facebook.com/drrchiro/] has spent over 30 years asking those exact questions—and refusing to accept the idea that chronic back pain is something people just have to live with. Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/backpainreliefspecialist/] is a Doctor of Chiropractic and the founder of Spinatomy Spine & Disc Centers [https://www.spinatomycenters.com/] and the creator of Advanced Spinal Restoration Therapy. Her work has helped thousands of people find relief from chronic pain—without surgery, without medication, and without giving up on their lives. We talk about where traditional care gets it right, where it falls short, and why so many people—especially caregivers—end up carrying pain in silence for far too long. If you’ve been pushing through, powering on, or quietly wondering if things could feel different… this one is for you. In the five-minute snippet: Aye, Chihuahua! For Dr. Rozenberg's [https://www.instagram.com/drrozenberg]bio, visit my website (link below). Caring for Others While Caring for Your Spine [https://www.nursingtimes.net/nurse-wellbeing/caring-for-your-spine-while-you-care-for-others-03-02-2026/] Contact The Conversing Nurse podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/] Website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.com [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com] Your review is so important to this Indie podcaster! You can leave one here!  https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review] Would you like to be a guest on my podcast? Pitch me! https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form] Check out my guests' book recommendations! https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast [https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast]  I've partnered with RNegade.pro! You can earn CE's just by listening to my podcast episodes! Check out my CE library here: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast [https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast] Thanks for listening!

Certified Enneagram Coach and Nurse, Gwen Sledge

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022505/fan_mail/new] Meet Gwen Sledge, a retired nurse and Certified Enneagram Coach. Gwen has a deep understanding of the Enneagram and is passionate about using her healthcare experience to help nurses understand how their personality, communication style, and behavior affect their relationships.  Not sure what the Enneagram is? I wasn’t either but I learned it’s a personality typing tool that categorizes individuals into nine distinct personality types, each with its own core fears, desires, and patterns of thinking and behaving. In all honesty, I was initially skeptical but after taking the assessment, I was amazed by the accuracy of this tool. I discovered I am a type two and Gwen is a type six and you’ll hear how our readings are reflected in our practice.  You might be wondering, "Why is this even important?" As nurses, we collaborate closely with a variety of disciplines in stressful environments, and Gwen pointed out that by understanding your Enneagram type, you can gain insight into behavior which can, in turn, lead to deeper connections and more authentic relationships. And that sounds like a win-win situation to me. In the five-minute snippet: well, what would you do if you grew a tail overnight? For Gwen's bio, visit my website (link below). Enneagram with Gwen Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/enneagramwithgwen/] Enneagram with Gwen Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089695270750] Contact The Conversing Nurse podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/] Website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.com [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com] Your review is so important to this Indie podcaster! You can leave one here!  https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review] Would you like to be a guest on my podcast? Pitch me! https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form] Check out my guests' book recommendations! https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast [https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast]  I've partnered with RNegade.pro! You can earn CE's just by listening to my podcast episodes! Check out my CE library here: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast [https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast] Thanks for listening!

Decoding the Details: Where Nursing Meets the Legal World, with Seth Radnothy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022505/fan_mail/new] You’re going to love this one. Today I’m talking with Seth Radnothy, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-radnothy/] a fellow nurse whose path into healthcare is anything but typical. Before he ever stepped into a hospital, he was serving as a Reconnaissance Marine—and if that doesn’t tell you something about his ability to stay calm under pressure, just wait. Seth’s [https://www.instagram.com/sethryan_music/] worked as a paramedic and in both emergency and perioperative nursing, so he knows what it’s like when things get intense fast. These days, he’s taken all that experience and built something really unique—Pulsepoint Prose Legal Nurse Consulting [https://pulsepointprose.com/]—where he helps attorneys make sense of complex medical cases. He also shares what he’s learned as a legal nurse consultant with the next generation of nurses as a clinical nursing instructor.  And because he values his work/life balance, in his off time, he plays guitar in his band [https://www.instagram.com/thekilowatthours/], hits CrossFit, mountain bikes, and hangs out with his wife and their furry crew. This one is about the many ways a nursing career can evolve—and how all of your experiences can come with you.  In the five-minute snippet: We all scream for ice cream. For Seth's bio, visit my website (link below). Contact The Conversing Nurse podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/] Website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.com [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com] Your review is so important to this Indie podcaster! You can leave one here!  https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review] Would you like to be a guest on my podcast? Pitch me! https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form] Check out my guests' book recommendations! https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast [https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast]  I've partnered with RNegade.pro! You can earn CE's just by listening to my podcast episodes! Check out my CE library here: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast [https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast] Thanks for listening!

Flight Nurse, Jennifer Caposella

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022505/fan_mail/new] Jennifer is an engaging person with a varied nursing background spanning almost two decades. From L&D, critical care, flight nursing, and now in a Director role, she tells us how her experiences made her a better flight nurse.  I especially love our 'Five Minute Snippet' at the end where we get to see Jennifer on a more personal level. Lots of laughs were enjoyed! For Jennifer's book recs, visit:  https://bookshop.org/lists/jennifer-caposella-bsn-rn-cfrn [https://bookshop.org/lists/jennifer-caposella-bsn-rn-cfrn] Mental Health links: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] Frontline Therapy Network [https://fwcp.org/] 911 At Ease International [https://911aei.org/]  Contact The Conversing Nurse podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/] Website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.com [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com] Your review is so important to this Indie podcaster! You can leave one here!  https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review] Would you like to be a guest on my podcast? Pitch me! https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form] Check out my guests' book recommendations! https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast [https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast]  I've partnered with RNegade.pro! You can earn CE's just by listening to my podcast episodes! Check out my CE library here: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast [https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast] Thanks for listening!

From Nurse to Bestselling Author: Amanda Skenandore’s Journey

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022505/fan_mail/new] Today’s guest is someone who beautifully bridges two worlds—science and story, medicine and meaning. Amanda Skenandore [https://www.instagram.com/amandaskenandore/] is an award-winning author of historical fiction whose novels have been translated into multiple languages and recognized by organizations like the American Library Association, Reader’s Digest, Silicon Valley Reads, and Apple Books. In 2024, she was honored with the Nevada Arts Council Literary Fellowship for her contributions to literature and the arts. But what makes Amanda [https://www.facebook.com/AmandaSkenandoreAuthorPage] especially fascinating to me is that before she ever became a full-time writer, she spent 16 years as a registered nurse. And you can feel that in her work. Her stories [https://www.amandaskenandore.com/] don’t just live in the past—they dig into the human experience of medicine, justice, and belonging… often in the overlooked corners of history where voices have been silenced or forgotten. Today, we talk about that journey—from bedside nursing to bestselling author, how her clinical experiences shaped her storytelling, and what it means to care for people… whether through medicine or through words. In the five-minute snippet: they are just so cute. For Amanda's bio, visit my website (link below). Amanda's bookstore [https://bookshop.org/lists/nurse-and-author-amanda-skenandore] Contact The Conversing Nurse podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/] Website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.com [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com] Your review is so important to this Indie podcaster! You can leave one here!  https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review] Would you like to be a guest on my podcast? Pitch me! https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form [https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/intake-form] Check out my guests' book recommendations! https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast [https://bookshop.org/shop/theconversingnursepodcast]  I've partnered with RNegade.pro! You can earn CE's just by listening to my podcast episodes! Check out my CE library here: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast [https://rnegade.thinkific.com/collections/conversing-nurse-podcast] Thanks for listening!