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
133 episodes
Ep. 138: Anxiety, Setbacks & Finally Certified Nurse Practitioner (Part 1)
In this episode, Linda opens up about finally passing her AANP boards exam and officially becoming a certified nurse practitioner. She shares the raw, honest truth about the anxiety, stress, and embarrassment she felt after not passing the firs...
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Episode 138
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26:29
Ep. 137: From Immigrant Patient to Oakland Nurse
In this episode, Kathy shares a powerful full-circle moment in her life. After immigrating from Colombia and relying on a local Oakland clinic for her family’s healthcare needs, she describes how she has returned to the very same clinic as a re...
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Season 2
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Episode 137
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31:32
Ep. 136: NP Mindset in an RN Role (Part 2)
In this episode, Kath opens up about the specific challenges she faces working as a registered nurse, especially after being trained to think like a nurse practitioner in school. Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!***********...
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Episode 136
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25:44
Ep. 135: Finishing School and Finding Stability (Part 1)
In this episode, Kathy opens up about her plans for supporting herself financially as her time as a student comes to an end. She also discusses the challenges of transitioning to an RN mindset as she completes her FNP program.Tune in now...
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Episode 135
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23:11
Ep. 133: The Break Down Before The Boss Up
In this episode, Jazmin gets real about the emotional ups and downs of med school life. She shares how her med school family has been her anchor through the chaos, the late nights, and the self-doubt. As she gears up for her first board exam, J...
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Episode 133
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24:47
Ep.132:Med School Update: Surviving the Chaos & Finding the Joy
In this episode, Jaz gives us an update on how school and life are going, and how she’s working on managing school, extracurriculars, and everything in between. She also shares what she has learned so far this semester. Jaz also reflects on wha...
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Episode 132
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31:06
Ep.131: Surviving My Last Semester
In this episode, Kathy gives an update on how school is going and shares details about her final semester of NP school. She talks about the highs and lows and shares the strategies she plans to use to finish strong.Tune in now for your w...
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Episode 131
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33:43
Ep.130: The Side Effect of Caring: Health Anxiety
In this episode, Linda and Jaz go into detail about what makes them paranoid and which diseases scare them now that they’ve been working in healthcare. They also discuss the changes they’d like to make to improve their health.Tune in now...
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Episode 130
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31:18
Ep.129:We’re Not Hypochondriacs.We’re Just Clinically Informed
In this episode, Linda, Jaz, and Kathy share how their work in healthcare has made them more aware of certain diseases and how this has impacted their lives. They also discuss the changes they are making to live healthier.Tune in now for...
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Episode 129
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31:11
Ep. 128: Soo, When's the Wedding? (Part 3)
In this episode, Jazmin and Kathy share their current thoughts on wedding planning including the excitement, the stress, and everything in between. They open up about where they stand in the process and dive into the details they'd love to incl...
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Episode 128
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29:25
Ep. 127: Till Dance Do Us Part (Part 2)
In this episode, we share all the magic from a truly unforgettable weekend attending our dear friend’s wedding. From the heartfelt ceremony to the stunning décor, every detail was beautifully thought out and overflowing with love. 💍✨Tune...
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Episode 127
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36:50
Ep. 126: Take My Money (Part 1)
In this episode, we talk about how, even as healthcare students, we still know how to have a good time. We share all the fun and unforgettable moments from our friend's bachelorette trip.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!********...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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28:12
Ep. 125: First Dates and Interview Fates
In this episode, we’re revealing some of our most memorable firsts—from first crushes and awkward first dates to our very first professional school interviews. We're spilling the chisme you didn’t know you needed, so tune in for laughs...
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Season 2
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Episode 125
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33:42
Ep.124:The Cringe Chronicles
In this episode, Jaz, Kathy, and Linda spill the tea on their first-time fails from awkward first dates and cringey first fights to first loves, first marriages, and more.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!!!************Make ...
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Season 2
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Episode 124
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33:05
Ep.123: No More Fingersticks
In this episode, Linda, Jaz, and Kathy go into detail about how continuous glucose monitors help their patients become more conscious of what they put in their bodies. They also discuss the importance of connecting with patients when talking ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 123
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36:10
Ep.122: Our First Time with Continuous Glucose Monitors
In this episode, Linda, Jaz, and Kathy discuss diabetes, sharing both their personal experiences and their work with patients. They talk about what they’ve learned so far about the condition. Linda and Kathy also share their first experience us...
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Season 2
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Episode 122
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31:44
Ep.121: The Emo Girl is Back!
She's back—the emo girl is back. Linda goes into detail about how she felt after failing her exam and what she learned from the experience. She also explains what she's doing differently this time around.Tune in now for your weekly Dose!...
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Season 2
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Episode 121
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35:26
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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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Episode 113
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30:34