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
116 episodes
Ep. 120: I Gave It My All… and Still Failed!
In this raw and vulnerable episode, Linda opens up about her intense grind studying nonstop for the nurse practitioner boards exam—sacrificing sleep, skipping out on social events, and putting her entire life on pause. But despite all the...
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Episode 120
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35:41
Ep. 119: The Elders Don’t Like Therapy, But I Do!
In this episode, we dive into the emotional challenge of setting boundaries with older adults—especially in Black and Brown communities where “respect your elders” is often used to silence younger voices. We talk about the deep-rooted stigma ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 119
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26:06
Ep. 118: I Set a Boundary—Now I'm the Enemy!
In this episode, we open up about the emotional toll of setting boundaries with close family members—especially in families where boundaries were never taught or respected. From being labeled the “bad one” to navigating guilt, shame, and cultur...
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Season 2
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Episode 118
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30:48
Ep. 117: Four Months In and Ready to Retire! (Part 3)
In this episode, Linda shares an honest update on her journey four months into her nurse practitioner fellowship. While she’s gaining valuable experience and growing each week, the transition hasn’t been easy. From working five days a week (whi...
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Episode 117
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35:09
Ep. 116: Growing Through the Grind (Part 2)
In this episode, Jazmin reflects on her first year of medical school, sharing the how she’s grown in confidence both academically and personally. She opens up about feeling some anxiety about the years ahead but emphasizes the importance of tak...
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Season 2
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Episode 116
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38:50
Ep 115: Healing While Helping (Part 1)
In this episode, Linda opens up about the highs and lows of being a provider. She reflects on her experiences with countertransference and how her own time in therapy has strengthened her ability to support her patients.Tune in now for y...
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30:58
Ep. 114: Tequila, Tacos and Travel Tips
In this episode, we share more travel stories and reflect on the lessons we've learned along the way to help keep ourselves safe.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!************Make sure you’re following your girls on IG @ap...
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Episode 114
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36:52
Ep. 113: From Party Girls to Escape Artists
In this episode, we recount how our amazing trip to Puerto Vallarta unexpectedly turned into a survival story. We share what we learned about the importance of traveling in groups, drinking safely, and never giving out personal information to s...
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Episode 113
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30:34
Ep 112: Pap Smears and Heels!
In this week’s episode, Linda goes into detail about her Pap smears, and we find out if she ends up wearing heels or scrubs. She also shares with us her feelings and the feedback she received from her supervisors regarding her Pap performance. ...
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Episode 111
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31:11
Ep 111: Hard Days, Good Days, and Lessons Every Day
In this episode, Jaz shares how her fourth block of medical school is going so far and what she has learned about balancing life and school without being miserable while doing great in school. She also shares with us everything she has been wor...
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Episode 111
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36:35
Ep 110: Do It Scared. Do It Anyway
In this episode, Kathy discusses how school is going and how she has been presented with different opportunities. Even though these opportunities make her uncomfortable because they take her out of her comfort zone, she chooses to take a risk a...
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Episode 110
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30:39
Ep 109: NP Preceptorship: The Ultimate Test of Fight, Flight, or Fumble
In this episode, Kathy is in the hot seat as she shares how life in Nurse Practitioner school, especially clinicals and coursework, has pushed her into a midlife crisis or at least a half-life one.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!<...
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Episode 109
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31:11
Ep.108: We Grew Up and Found Out
In this episode, Linda, Jaz, and Kathy share what they believed when they were little and how they stopped believing them as they grew up.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!************Make sure you’re following your girls ...
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Episode 108
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32:54
Ep. 107: Twists, Turns, and Transitions
In this episode, Linda reflects on the unexpected roadblocks she faced in beginning her Fellowship. She shares the setbacks, surprises, and lessons she'll carry with her moving forward.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!**********...
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Episode 107
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32:52
Ep. 106: The FNP Glow-Up
In this episode, Linda dives deeper into the details of her fellowship experience and how she’s been adjusting to the new role. She also reflects on how her confidence has evolved as a Family Nurse Practitioner.Tune in now for your weekl...
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Episode 106
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29:41
Ep. 105: Remember that NP Fellowship I applied to?
In this episode, Linda shares recent changes in her life and discusses how these experiences are contributing to her growth as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She reflects on the lessons she's learning and how they're helping her become more skill...
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31:09
Ep. 104: Level Up and Read the Contract
In episode 104, your hosts highlight the importance of understanding contracts, emphasizing how they protect your rights and set clear expectations. They discuss the value of reading the fine print to protect yourself and the importance of stay...
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Episode 104
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26:25
Ep. 103: Throwing Lawsuits, Not Hands
Linda always knew she had a bright future in healthcare, and she wasn’t about to let a bad decision ruin it. When an ex-friend crossed the line, Linda had every reason to fight—but instead of throwing punches, she took the legal route. What fol...
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Season 3
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Episode 103
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35:00
Ep. 102: From Barbados Fun to Social Fatigue
In this episode, Linda reflects on the unforgettable memories from her graduation trip to Barbados with 10 of her closest classmates. From bonding over hilarious stories to completing fun activities and late-night swims under the stars, the tri...
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Season 3
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Episode 102
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29:11
Ep.101:Grad trip vibes: sun, sea, & memories
In this episode, Linda describes her graduation trip in detail, including where she went, how it was to bond with her friends, the adventures they experienced, and how the trip turned out.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!*******...
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Season 3
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Episode 101
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26:05
Ep. 100: Going back to the Motherland for Christmas
In this episode, Kathy tells us what it was like for her to go back to Colombia and celebrate Christmas there for the first time after being away from home for 18 years. She also shares her son's experience celebrating Christmas in another coun...
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Season 3
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Episode 100
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39:33
Ep. 99: Sisterhood in Scrubs: Joining a Nursing Sorority
In this episode, Kathy and Linda take a meaningful step in their nursing journey as they join a distinguished nursing sorority dedicated to professional excellence, mentorship, and community service. With over 9,000 members representing diverse...
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Season 3
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Episode 99
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36:31
Ep. 98: What Is This Feeling, Why Is My Heart Beating So Fast? (Part 3)
In this episode, Kathy shares her intense and insightful experience during an OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) with a particularly challenging patient actor. The patient continuously questioned her every move, leaving Kathy seco...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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30:48
Ep. 97: The Surreal Feeling of Being Done with School (Part 2)
In this episode, Linda reflects on her journey as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student and shares the emotional rollercoaster of completing her last OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) and oral boards. It's a momentous occasio...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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26:00
Ep. 96: The Hospital Gown Wins: A Med Student’s Simulation Fail (Part 1)
Jazmin steps into her first-ever Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), and let’s just say—it was an experience! From battling nerves to making mistakes (with an audience of peers watching), this medical student’s journey through her...
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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26:13