A Potent Dose Of 3
Welcome to A Potent Dose of 3 — where medicine meets meaning.
We’re Kathy, Linda, and Jazmin, three women of color in healthcare sharing our journeys as Nurse Practitioners and a Medical Student. But this podcast is about more than stethoscopes and scrubs — it’s about healing ourselves, our families, and our communities. From therapy and mental health to navigating identity and purpose, we’re breaking generational trauma one episode at a time.
Episodes
169 episodes
Ep. 174: Psych Is Over… But I Might Be Back (Part 1)
In this week’s episode, Jazmin wraps up her psychiatry rotation in medical school and shares what made the experience so meaningful. From learning new approaches to patient care to seeing different perspectives within psychiatry, she reflects o...
Ep.173:Starting Rotations: Excited, Nervous & Ready (Part 3)
In this episode, Jaz shares how her clinical rotations are going, what she expects from her first rotation, and how she plans to balance life and clinical rotations at the same time. She opens up about the challenges, excitement, and lessons sh...
Ep. 172: Rookie Mistake, Psych Edition (Part 2)
In this episode, Jazmin shares how much she's been enjoying her psychiatry rotation—including the valuable lessons learned from a few rookie mistakes! She breaks down the benefits of training across different clinical sites and how exposure to ...
Ep. 171: A Flex and a Blessing (Part 1)
In this episode, Jazmin shares how she transitioned from her second year to her third year of medical school, including the beginning of her clinical rotations. She opens up about what she is learning and how much she is enjoying her current ro...
Ep. 170: Finding Beauty in the Pivot (Part 3)
In this episode, Linda shares how she's embracing new hobbies while navigating the time between jobs. She also talks about her transition from family medicine into aesthetics, explaining how she's building a new career while continuing her pass...
Ep. 169: Protect Your Motherboard (Part 2)
In this continuation episode, Linda goes more in depth about the factors that led her to realize she needed to make a change, ultimately choosing to prioritize her mental health over her job.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!****...
Ep. 168: Your Mental Health Comes First (Part 1)
In this week's episode, Linda is in the hot seat! It's her turn to give us a life update and share what has been going on lately. She opens up about a major decision she made, how it has changed her life, and why choosing herself and her mental...
Ep. 167: Healthcare, It Gets Messy (Part 4)
In this continuation episode, we discuss common barriers to healthcare, including transportation challenges, the cost of medications, and healthcare expenses overall. We also share practical ways to overcome these obstacles, highlighting transp...
Ep.166: Ask About Resources (Part 3)
In this episode, Jaz, Linda, and Kathy talk about the many resources offered in clinics that patients may not know about unless they ask.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!************Make sure you’re following your girls o...
Ep. 165: Your Health, Your Voice (Part 2)
In this episode, Linda, Jaz, and Kathy go into more detail by sharing tips and discussing what they have experienced as patients working in healthcare, as well as the importance of speaking up and asking your provider questions.Tune in n...
Ep. 164: Simple Tips, Better Health (Part 1)
In this episode, Jaz, Linda, and Kathy give listeners tips on how to advocate for themselves in the hospital.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!************Make sure you’re following your girls on IG @apotentdoseof3, and @l...
Ep. 163: Rejection, Loss & Moving Forward (Part 3)
In Part 3 of this series, the hosts open up about the moments life completely shifted course. From receiving rejection after rejection to navigating the heartbreak, they share what it’s like to keep moving forward when everything in you w...
Ep. 162: Plans Change, Life Happens (Part 2)
In the second half of the episode, the conversation highlights how easy it is to be hard on yourself after a setback, especially when you’ve worked so hard toward a goal. The hosts discuss giving yourself grace during difficult moments, allowin...
Ep. 161: When Things Don't Go As Planned (Part 1)
In this week’s episode, Jazmin opens up about the frustration of preparing for something so important only for life to suddenly shift the plan. After spending countless hours studying and mentally preparing for her boards exam, an unexpected si...
Ep. 160: Love vs Career (Part 3)
In this episode, Linda and Jaz are in the hot seat. Jaz goes into detail about how she has made it work with her fiancé and how she manages both her love life and her career. She also shares tips for people in similar situations on how to succe...
Ep. 159: Love vs Career (Part 2)
In this episode, it’s Linda’s turn as she shares her perspective on the ultimate question: love or career, and what she would choose when faced with that decision.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!************Make sure you...
Ep. 158: Love vs Career (Part 1)
In this episode, Kathy is in the hot seat! When asked to choose between love and career, she opens up about her decision and how she’s made it work with her boyfriend of 15 years.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!************...
Ep. 157: Triple Update Drop (Part 3)
In this episode, the three of us continue updating our listeners on what Jaz has been doing, what’s coming next, and what she’s excited about. Kathy shares how she’s been doing since graduation, and Linda goes into detail about her internship a...
Ep. 156: Lighten Up & Level Up (Part 2)
In this week’s episode, Jaz goes into detail about how her perception of school has changed and how she is learning to take things lightly when something goes wrong. She shares what she is doing differently and how she is preparing for the next...
Ep. 155: Making Space for What Matters (Part 1)
In this week’s episode, the conversation centers around the importance of slowing down and intentionally pouring time back into yourself. From prioritizing mental and physical well-being to creating space for rest and reflection, the hosts high...
Ep. 154: From Fear to Surgery: My Final Update (Part 4)
In this week’s episode, Jazmin shares a final update on her cancer scare and everything that came with it. From fear and uncertainty to trust and acceptance, this episode highlights the challenges of letting go of control and allowing yourself ...
Ep. 153: Bad News, Big Reactions, More Stress (Part 3)
In this week’s episode, Jazmin talks about why she chose to wait before telling her family. While family is often seen as a source of comfort, she reflects on how their reactions can sometimes add more stress to an already overwhelming si...
Ep. 152: When “You Have Cancer” Changes Everything (Part 2)
This week’s episode takes a deeply personal turn as Jazmin opens up about a recent cancer diagnosis scare. She shares the emotional weight of hearing the possibility of a life-changing diagnosis and the fear and uncertainty that followed. Jazmi...
Ep. 151: The Moment Everything Changed (Part 1)
Jaz shares a life update with listeners, opening up about recent news regarding her health. She explains how the experience impacted her, shifting her mindset and giving her a renewed perspective on life and what truly matters.Tune in now f...
Ep. 150: Give Me a Solution (Part 3)
In this episode, Kathy shares how her graduation party in Colombia turned out. She opens up about the joy she experienced while bringing everything together and celebrating the special moment. She also talks honestly about the things that didn’...