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    <title>The Holistic Nurse Season 2</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Peggy Smith RN educates the lay medical consumer about the differences between alternative, holistic and complementary medical choices, with emphasis on complementary options. She uses her 45 years of clinical experience in both traditional as well as alternative health, to empower consumers to take charge of their own health responsibilities.  Given the challenges and changes in our health care systems, she advocates for collaboration and effective communications with current providers, and demonstrates how alternative options and healthier lifestyle choices, can reduce the need for traditional services which can be challenging to access in the current health care systems. </p>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:03:53 -0300</pubDate>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Parenting Autism, Independence, and Smart CareGenius</title>
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        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-parenting-autism-independence-and-smart-caregenius/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-parenting-autism-independence-and-smart-caregenius/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:03:53 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today we’re joined by David Burke, a father, advocate, and founder of Smart CareGenius, a technology initiative focused on helping individuals with autism and other developmental differences build greater independence in their daily lives. David’s work is deeply personal, inspired by his own family’s journey raising his son Jonathan, who has autism and complex developmental needs. Through Smart CareGenius, David is exploring how intelligent technology can support everyday routines, reduce caregiver burden, and help individuals live with greater dignity and independence.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we’re joined by David Burke, a father, advocate, and founder of Smart CareGenius, a technology initiative focused on helping individuals with autism and other developmental differences build greater independence in their daily lives. David’s work is deeply personal, inspired by his own family’s journey raising his son Jonathan, who has autism and complex developmental needs. Through Smart CareGenius, David is exploring how intelligent technology can support everyday routines, reduce caregiver burden, and help individuals live with greater dignity and independence.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we’re joined by David Burke, a father, advocate, and founder of Smart CareGenius, a technology initiative focused on helping individuals with autism and other developmental differences build greater independence in their daily lives. David’s work is deeply personal, inspired by his own family’s journey raising his son Jonathan, who has autism and complex developmental needs. Through Smart CareGenius, David is exploring how intelligent technology can support everyday routines, reduce caregiver burden, and help individuals live with greater dignity and independence.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - 5 Minutes That Can Reset Your Day (with Dr. Gloria Warren)</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - 5 Minutes That Can Reset Your Day (with Dr. Gloria Warren)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-5-minutes-that-can-reset-your-day-with-dr-gloria-warren/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-5-minutes-that-can-reset-your-day-with-dr-gloria-warren/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:58:55 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What if…
</p>
<p>in just five minutes…
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Could you reset your entire day?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>What if stress didn’t have to build…
</p>
<p>overwhelm didn’t have to take over…
</p>
<p>And your body had a simple way to come back to balance?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>What if the solution wasn’t complicated…
</p>
<p>But something you could do… anywhere… at any time?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Today, we’re talking about something incredibly powerful,
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>“5 Minutes That Can Reset Your Day.”
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>And by the end of this episode…
</p>
<p>You’ll have simple tools you can use immediately…
</p>
<p>to calm your mind…
</p>
<p>regulate your body…
</p>
<p>and restore your energy.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if…<br>
</p>
<p>in just five minutes…<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Could you reset your entire day?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>What if stress didn’t have to build…<br>
</p>
<p>overwhelm didn’t have to take over…<br>
</p>
<p>And your body had a simple way to come back to balance?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>What if the solution wasn’t complicated…<br>
</p>
<p>But something you could do… anywhere… at any time?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Today, we’re talking about something incredibly powerful,<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>“5 Minutes That Can Reset Your Day.”<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>And by the end of this episode…<br>
</p>
<p>You’ll have simple tools you can use immediately…<br>
</p>
<p>to calm your mind…<br>
</p>
<p>regulate your body…<br>
</p>
<p>and restore your energy.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Soulmates (with Dr. Bruce Kaloski)</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Soulmates (with Dr. Bruce Kaloski)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-soulmates-with-dr-bruce-kaloski/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-soulmates-with-dr-bruce-kaloski/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:45 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Get in touch with Dr. Bruce Kaloski via the links below:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Website: drkaloski.com
</p>
<p>Email: drkaloski@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Get in touch with Dr. Bruce Kaloski via the links below:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Website: drkaloski.com<br>
</p>
<p>Email: drkaloski@gmail.com</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Why Kindness Matters &amp; Easy Ways To Practice (with guest Dr. Andrea Niestas)</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Why Kindness Matters &amp; Easy Ways To Practice (with guest Dr. Andrea Niestas)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-why-kindness-matters-easy-ways-to-practice-with-guest-dr-andrea-niestas/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-why-kindness-matters-easy-ways-to-practice-with-guest-dr-andrea-niestas/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:00:26 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Tune into another special episode!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tune into another special episode!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3237</itunes:duration>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Scents &amp; Science: The Healing Power of Aromatherapy</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Scents &amp; Science: The Healing Power of Aromatherapy</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-scents-science-the-healing-power-of-aromatherapy/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-scents-science-the-healing-power-of-aromatherapy/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:00:52 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever smelled lavender and instantly felt your shoulders relax, or peppermint and suddenly felt more alert? Aromatherapy works through the olfactory system, directly influencing the brain and emotional centers. In this episode, we explore aromatherapy as both an ancient healing art and a modern evidence-informed modality.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever smelled lavender and instantly felt your shoulders relax, or peppermint and suddenly felt more alert? Aromatherapy works through the olfactory system, directly influencing the brain and emotional centers. In this episode, we explore aromatherapy as both an ancient healing art and a modern evidence-informed modality.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever smelled lavender and instantly felt your shoulders relax, or peppermint and suddenly felt more alert? Aromatherapy works through the olfactory system, directly influencing the brain and emotional centers. In this episode, we explore aromatherapy as both an ancient healing art and a modern evidence-informed modality.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3030</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/6fd23187b31c042aab024ad9d91286f0.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p6qqdbzpib2w6wkv/9322e09e-4356-324a-bbe3-24b3e0606cc7.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Holistic Nurse - The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress with Dr. Gloria Warren</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress with Dr. Gloria Warren</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-the-hidden-cost-of-chronic-stress-with-dr-gloria-warren/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-the-hidden-cost-of-chronic-stress-with-dr-gloria-warren/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:10:35 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What if stress isn’t just something you feel… but something that is quietly changing how your body functions every single day?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>What if symptoms like:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• fatigue
</p>
<p>• anxiety
</p>
<p>• brain fog
</p>
<p>• poor sleep
</p>
<p>• digestive issues
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>are not random… but are actually the body’s response to ongoing stress?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>And what if the real cost of chronic stress isn’t just emotional… but deeply biological?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, where we explore health through the lens of the whole person — body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Today we’re talking about:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>“The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress.”</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if stress isn’t just something you feel… but something that is quietly changing how your body functions every single day?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>What if symptoms like:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• fatigue<br>
</p>
<p>• anxiety<br>
</p>
<p>• brain fog<br>
</p>
<p>• poor sleep<br>
</p>
<p>• digestive issues<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>are not random… but are actually the body’s response to ongoing stress?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>And what if the real cost of chronic stress isn’t just emotional… but deeply biological?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, where we explore health through the lens of the whole person — body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Today we’re talking about:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>“The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress.”</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if stress isn’t just something you feel… but something that is quietly changing how your body functions every single day?What if symptoms like:• fatigue• anxiety• brain fog• poor sleep• digestive issuesare not random… but are actually the body’s response to ongoing stress?And what if the real cost of chronic stress isn’t just emotional… but deeply biological?Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, where we explore health through the lens of the whole person — body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.Today we’re talking about:“The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress.”]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3072</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/266975ec3fa61e0ecc7d419831fcf80d.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gxdmpjakmvye2k2u/df373982-418b-3b68-a4fe-7c1ceabaec04.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Holistic Nurse - The Silent Fire: Inflammation May Be Driving Modern Disease</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - The Silent Fire: Inflammation May Be Driving Modern Disease</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-the-silent-fire-inflammation-may-be-driving-modern-disease/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-the-silent-fire-inflammation-may-be-driving-modern-disease/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:35:13 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, where we explore health through the lens of the whole human being, body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Today I want to begin with a simple question.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>What if one biological process is quietly influencing many of the most common diseases of modern life?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>What if conditions that seem very different, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, brain fog, autoimmune conditions, and even memory problems, actually share a common biological driver?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>That process is called inflammation, but not the kind most people think of.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Not just swelling after an injury.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>I'm talking about low-grade, chronic inflammation that can exist quietly in the body for years.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Researchers sometimes refer to this as “the silent fire.”
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Just like a small fire slowly burning beneath the surface, it can gradually affect tissues, organs, and metabolic systems throughout the body.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Today we’re going to explore:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• what inflammation actually is
</p>
<p>• why it develops
</p>
<p>• how modern life may be fueling it
</p>
<p>• and how understanding it may change the way we think about health.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, where we explore health through the lens of the whole human being, body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Today I want to begin with a simple question.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>What if one biological process is quietly influencing many of the most common diseases of modern life?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>What if conditions that seem very different, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, brain fog, autoimmune conditions, and even memory problems, actually share a common biological driver?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>That process is called inflammation, but not the kind most people think of.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Not just swelling after an injury.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>I'm talking about low-grade, chronic inflammation that can exist quietly in the body for years.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Researchers sometimes refer to this as “the silent fire.”<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Just like a small fire slowly burning beneath the surface, it can gradually affect tissues, organs, and metabolic systems throughout the body.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Today we’re going to explore:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• what inflammation actually is<br>
</p>
<p>• why it develops<br>
</p>
<p>• how modern life may be fueling it<br>
</p>
<p>• and how understanding it may change the way we think about health.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, where we explore health through the lens of the whole human being, body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.Today I want to begin with a simple question.What if one biological process is quietly influencing many of the most common diseases of modern life?What if conditions that seem very different, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, brain fog, autoimmune conditions, and even memory problems, actually share a common biological driver?That process is called inflammation, but not the kind most people think of.Not just swelling after an injury.I'm talking about low-grade, chronic inflammation that can exist quietly in the body for years.Researchers sometimes refer to this as “the silent fire.”Just like a small fire slowly burning beneath the surface, it can gradually affect tissues, organs, and metabolic systems throughout the body.Today we’re going to explore:• what inflammation actually is• why it develops• how modern life may be fueling it• and how understanding it may change the way we think about health.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3193</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/469905175f30333367cf9d42968fceee.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7pf9dkygrpgjvgkn/4e46745d-7c20-3867-b650-21f5f92fa457.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Holistic Nurse - The Body’s Warning Signals Most People Miss</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - The Body’s Warning Signals Most People Miss</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-the-body-s-warning-signals-most-people-miss/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-the-body-s-warning-signals-most-people-miss/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What if your body has been warning you about your health for months… or even years… before a diagnosis ever appears?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>What if the body actually sends quiet signals long before serious illness develops — signals most people overlook or dismiss?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Things like:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• persistent fatigue
</p>
<p>• brain fog
</p>
<p>• sleep disturbances
</p>
<p>• digestive discomfort
</p>
<p>• unexplained anxiety
</p>
<p>• chronic inflammation
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>What if these are not random inconveniences… but early warning messages from the body’s regulatory systems?
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, the podcast where we explore health from a whole-person perspective — body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Today we are going to talk about something incredibly important:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>The body’s warning signals most people miss.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>And by the end of this episode, you may start recognizing some of these signals in a completely new way.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if your body has been warning you about your health for months… or even years… before a diagnosis ever appears?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>What if the body actually sends quiet signals long before serious illness develops — signals most people overlook or dismiss?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Things like:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• persistent fatigue<br>
</p>
<p>• brain fog<br>
</p>
<p>• sleep disturbances<br>
</p>
<p>• digestive discomfort<br>
</p>
<p>• unexplained anxiety<br>
</p>
<p>• chronic inflammation<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>What if these are not random inconveniences… but early warning messages from the body’s regulatory systems?<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, the podcast where we explore health from a whole-person perspective — body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Today we are going to talk about something incredibly important:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>The body’s warning signals most people miss.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>And by the end of this episode, you may start recognizing some of these signals in a completely new way.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6967pv8dq4ykg5u1/yt_video_4j2dsomr3VA_uwten7.mp3" length="51729179" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if your body has been warning you about your health for months… or even years… before a diagnosis ever appears?What if the body actually sends quiet signals long before serious illness develops — signals most people overlook or dismiss?Things like:• persistent fatigue• brain fog• sleep disturbances• digestive discomfort• unexplained anxiety• chronic inflammationWhat if these are not random inconveniences… but early warning messages from the body’s regulatory systems?Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith, the podcast where we explore health from a whole-person perspective — body, mind, environment, and lifestyle.Today we are going to talk about something incredibly important:The body’s warning signals most people miss.And by the end of this episode, you may start recognizing some of these signals in a completely new way.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3233</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/281174e6b1e6cb8e36299fb3a18a6c73.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jf6cz5s9ca3cbkj5/aff1c49a-8b65-3afb-80ef-f4b59a67c946.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse (RERUN) - Self-Care for a Busy Life (with Guest Dr. Andrea Niestas)</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse (RERUN) - Self-Care for a Busy Life (with Guest Dr. Andrea Niestas)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-rerun-self-care-for-a-busy-life-with-guest-dr-andrea-niestas/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-rerun-self-care-for-a-busy-life-with-guest-dr-andrea-niestas/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:59:58 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Originally Streamed live on Feb 5, 2026
</p>
<p>Dont miss this episode of The Holistic Nurse!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Originally Streamed live on Feb 5, 2026<br>
</p>
<p>Dont miss this episode of The Holistic Nurse!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Originally Streamed live on Feb 5, 2026Dont miss this episode of The Holistic Nurse!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3099</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/9d6b8d08dea54f5aa3a7f73db8f0f6ae.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jt6eqf5trnb7q6x2/b079b2e6-91bc-3347-9b73-b53fa62c3acf.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Healing from the inside out: Holistic choices that build self care and love</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Healing from the inside out: Holistic choices that build self care and love</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-healing-from-the-inside-out-holistic-choices-that-build-self-care-and-love/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-healing-from-the-inside-out-holistic-choices-that-build-self-care-and-love/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:57:11 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>With special guest, Matthew Benedon.
</p>
<p>Check out his youtube channel here: <a href='https://youtube.com/@MatthewBenedon'>https://youtube.com/@MatthewBenedon</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With special guest, Matthew Benedon.<br>
</p>
<p>Check out his youtube channel here: <a href='https://youtube.com/@MatthewBenedon'>https://youtube.com/@MatthewBenedon</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[With special guest, Matthew Benedon.Check out his youtube channel here: https://youtube.com/@MatthewBenedon]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3215</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/5c1c3d0dafa12d9e825f7df333aada93.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h3fityyh6zx9du9d/2e8d3389-2b8d-31e1-b8dc-c95664d950a4.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Self-Care for a Busy Life (with Guest Dr. Andrea Niestas)</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Self-Care for a Busy Life (with Guest Dr. Andrea Niestas)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-self-care-for-a-busy-life-with-guest-dr-andrea-niestas/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-self-care-for-a-busy-life-with-guest-dr-andrea-niestas/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:06:06 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Dont miss this episode of The Holistic Nurse!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dont miss this episode of The Holistic Nurse!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dont miss this episode of The Holistic Nurse!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3100</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/a8d110b189242238c59aa3e81e7a6ada.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gkfixbs669yndvxr/cafd377d-5325-31bc-910e-159733334fb9.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Hypothermia: What You Need to Know</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Hypothermia: What You Need to Know</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-hypothermia-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-hypothermia-what-you-need-to-know/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:30:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">yt:video:5qANDopFEGU</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s topic is one that many people associate only with extreme cold or outdoor exposure, but in reality, it affects older adults, people with chronic illness, individuals with metabolic or neurological conditions, and even those living in climate-controlled homes.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Today we’re talking about:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Hypothermia: What You Need to Know
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>We’ll cover:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• What hypothermia actually is
</p>
<p>• Early and advanced symptoms
</p>
<p>• Chronic illnesses that increase risk
</p>
<p>• And most importantly, when hypothermia becomes a medical emergency
</p>
<p>My goal is that by the end of this episode, you’ll feel informed, empowered, and better able to recognize warning signs—either in yourself or someone you love.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s topic is one that many people associate only with extreme cold or outdoor exposure, but in reality, it affects older adults, people with chronic illness, individuals with metabolic or neurological conditions, and even those living in climate-controlled homes.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Today we’re talking about:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Hypothermia: What You Need to Know<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>We’ll cover:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• What hypothermia actually is<br>
</p>
<p>• Early and advanced symptoms<br>
</p>
<p>• Chronic illnesses that increase risk<br>
</p>
<p>• And most importantly, when hypothermia becomes a medical emergency<br>
</p>
<p>My goal is that by the end of this episode, you’ll feel informed, empowered, and better able to recognize warning signs—either in yourself or someone you love.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v4c6dhgwvlg432jq/yt_video_5qANDopFEGU_x9kgat.mp3" length="49943657" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s topic is one that many people associate only with extreme cold or outdoor exposure, but in reality, it affects older adults, people with chronic illness, individuals with metabolic or neurological conditions, and even those living in climate-controlled homes.Today we’re talking about:Hypothermia: What You Need to KnowWe’ll cover:• What hypothermia actually is• Early and advanced symptoms• Chronic illnesses that increase risk• And most importantly, when hypothermia becomes a medical emergencyMy goal is that by the end of this episode, you’ll feel informed, empowered, and better able to recognize warning signs—either in yourself or someone you love.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3121</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/e82204a2a3cfa9384dc8218d42a58e0a.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qscxwa8hri8uudsy/01778200-a2c8-300d-b42a-0805756c8c04.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem w/ Dr Gloria Warren **RERUN**</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem w/ Dr Gloria Warren **RERUN**</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-getting-to-the-root-cause-of-the-problem-w-dr-gloria-warren-rerun-1771294342/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-getting-to-the-root-cause-of-the-problem-w-dr-gloria-warren-rerun-1771294342/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem with Dr. Gloria Warren
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>WHAT A DIAGNOSIS DOES—AND DOESN’T—DO
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>A diagnosis is not wrong.
</p>
<p>It is necessary.
</p>
<p>It provides:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• A framework
</p>
<p>• A treatment pathway
</p>
<p>• A shared clinical language
</p>
<p>But a diagnosis is also a snapshot, not a story.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>It names a cluster of symptoms.
</p>
<p>It does not explain:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• How the body arrived there
</p>
<p>• What systems are dysregulated
</p>
<p>• What stressors accumulated over time
</p>
<p>• What the body has adapted to
</p>
<p>As nurses, we’ve seen patients who:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• Follow every recommendation
</p>
<p>• Take every medication
</p>
<p>• Attend every appointment
</p>
<p>And still say,
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>“I’m doing everything right… why don’t I feel better?”
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>That’s where holistic nursing asks a different question.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Not What do you have?
</p>
<p>But What happened before this began?</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem with Dr. Gloria Warren<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>WHAT A DIAGNOSIS DOES—AND DOESN’T—DO<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>A diagnosis is not wrong.<br>
</p>
<p>It is necessary.<br>
</p>
<p>It provides:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• A framework<br>
</p>
<p>• A treatment pathway<br>
</p>
<p>• A shared clinical language<br>
</p>
<p>But a diagnosis is also a snapshot, not a story.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>It names a cluster of symptoms.<br>
</p>
<p>It does not explain:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• How the body arrived there<br>
</p>
<p>• What systems are dysregulated<br>
</p>
<p>• What stressors accumulated over time<br>
</p>
<p>• What the body has adapted to<br>
</p>
<p>As nurses, we’ve seen patients who:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• Follow every recommendation<br>
</p>
<p>• Take every medication<br>
</p>
<p>• Attend every appointment<br>
</p>
<p>And still say,<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>“I’m doing everything right… why don’t I feel better?”<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>That’s where holistic nursing asks a different question.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Not What do you have?<br>
</p>
<p>But What happened before this began?</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem with Dr. Gloria WarrenWHAT A DIAGNOSIS DOES—AND DOESN’T—DOA diagnosis is not wrong.It is necessary.It provides:• A framework• A treatment pathway• A shared clinical languageBut a diagnosis is also a snapshot, not a story.It names a cluster of symptoms.It does not explain:• How the body arrived there• What systems are dysregulated• What stressors accumulated over time• What the body has adapted toAs nurses, we’ve seen patients who:• Follow every recommendation• Take every medication• Attend every appointmentAnd still say,“I’m doing everything right… why don’t I feel better?”That’s where holistic nursing asks a different question.Not What do you have?But What happened before this began?]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3252</itunes:duration>
                                <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21509020/63b863567f47c3e0f04c3ce667ce20e9.jpg" /><podcast:transcript url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cf558g96d6tardk7/fcb26596-1ef9-3e5e-9fbb-4698dd71b8e2.vtt" type="text/vtt" />    </item>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Journaling: A Tool For Healing</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Journaling: A Tool For Healing</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-journaling-a-tool-for-healing/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-journaling-a-tool-for-healing/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:59:55 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for this new episode!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for this new episode!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/acfuvqbwmvyk5u4t/yt_video_vBumCMR-JVY_i7q457.mp3" length="49635203" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for this new episode!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>happybalance919</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3102</itunes:duration>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem w/ Dr Gloria Warren</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem w/ Dr Gloria Warren</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-getting-to-the-root-cause-of-the-problem-w-dr-gloria-warren-1771294339/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-getting-to-the-root-cause-of-the-problem-w-dr-gloria-warren-1771294339/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:49:39 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem with Dr. Gloria Warren
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>WHAT A DIAGNOSIS DOES—AND DOESN’T—DO
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>A diagnosis is not wrong.
</p>
<p>It is necessary.
</p>
<p>It provides:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• A framework
</p>
<p>• A treatment pathway
</p>
<p>• A shared clinical language
</p>
<p>But a diagnosis is also a snapshot, not a story.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>It names a cluster of symptoms.
</p>
<p>It does not explain:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• How the body arrived there
</p>
<p>• What systems are dysregulated
</p>
<p>• What stressors accumulated over time
</p>
<p>• What the body has adapted to
</p>
<p>As nurses, we’ve seen patients who:
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>• Follow every recommendation
</p>
<p>• Take every medication
</p>
<p>• Attend every appointment
</p>
<p>And still say,
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>“I’m doing everything right… why don’t I feel better?”
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>That’s where holistic nursing asks a different question.
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Not What do you have?
</p>
<p>But What happened before this began?</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem with Dr. Gloria Warren<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>WHAT A DIAGNOSIS DOES—AND DOESN’T—DO<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>A diagnosis is not wrong.<br>
</p>
<p>It is necessary.<br>
</p>
<p>It provides:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• A framework<br>
</p>
<p>• A treatment pathway<br>
</p>
<p>• A shared clinical language<br>
</p>
<p>But a diagnosis is also a snapshot, not a story.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>It names a cluster of symptoms.<br>
</p>
<p>It does not explain:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• How the body arrived there<br>
</p>
<p>• What systems are dysregulated<br>
</p>
<p>• What stressors accumulated over time<br>
</p>
<p>• What the body has adapted to<br>
</p>
<p>As nurses, we’ve seen patients who:<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>• Follow every recommendation<br>
</p>
<p>• Take every medication<br>
</p>
<p>• Attend every appointment<br>
</p>
<p>And still say,<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>“I’m doing everything right… why don’t I feel better?”<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>That’s where holistic nursing asks a different question.<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Not What do you have?<br>
</p>
<p>But What happened before this began?</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting to the Root Cause of the Problem with Dr. Gloria WarrenWHAT A DIAGNOSIS DOES—AND DOESN’T—DOA diagnosis is not wrong.It is necessary.It provides:• A framework• A treatment pathway• A shared clinical languageBut a diagnosis is also a snapshot, not a story.It names a cluster of symptoms.It does not explain:• How the body arrived there• What systems are dysregulated• What stressors accumulated over time• What the body has adapted toAs nurses, we’ve seen patients who:• Follow every recommendation• Take every medication• Attend every appointmentAnd still say,“I’m doing everything right… why don’t I feel better?”That’s where holistic nursing asks a different question.Not What do you have?But What happened before this began?]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse   The Energy Blueprint with Angel Dunchak</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse   The Energy Blueprint with Angel Dunchak</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-the-energy-blueprint-with-angel-dunchak-1771294338/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Angel Dunchak, Certified EFT Master, Life Coach, Multidimensional Energy Healer, ADHD Coach
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Angel's Path, LLC
</p>
<p>angel@angelspathllc.com
</p>
<p>717-476-4614
</p>
<p>www.angelspathllc.com
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>There's More to Healing than Mindset; How Releasing the Energy of Stuck Emotion can lead to a life you love</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Angel Dunchak, Certified EFT Master, Life Coach, Multidimensional Energy Healer, ADHD Coach<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Angel's Path, LLC<br>
</p>
<p>angel@angelspathllc.com<br>
</p>
<p>717-476-4614<br>
</p>
<p>www.angelspathllc.com<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>There's More to Healing than Mindset; How Releasing the Energy of Stuck Emotion can lead to a life you love</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Angel Dunchak, Certified EFT Master, Life Coach, Multidimensional Energy Healer, ADHD CoachAngel's Path, LLCangel@angelspathllc.com717-476-4614www.angelspathllc.comThere's More to Healing than Mindset; How Releasing the Energy of Stuck Emotion can lead to a life you love]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse: Your Body’s Emergency Signals</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse: Your Body’s Emergency Signals</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-your-body-s-emergency-signals-1771294337/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-your-body-s-emergency-signals-1771294337/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Your Body’s Emergency Signals: Before Crisis Hits with Nurse Peggy
</p>
<p>What if your symptoms are warnings, not inconveniences?
</p>
<p>How many signs does the body give before it breaks down?
</p>
<p>Are you listening to your body, or just silencing it?
</p>
<p>What are Your Body’s Emergency Signals: Before Crisis Hits?
</p>
<p>Hello and welcome to Medical Intuitive Insights. I am your host, Dr. Gloria C. Warren. The body does not suddenly fail; it signals first.
</p>
<p>What are the Emergency Signals from your body? Why do we ignore them? And what are the common signals? Most importantly, we will then discuss how to respond to them.
</p>
<p>THIS IS THE SHOW where we take the medical ADD THE intuitive PROVIDE THE preventive perspective
</p>
<p>Here joining us today is our guest Nurse Peggy Smith from her show, The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith. Hello Peggy, and welcome to our show.
</p>
<p>“The body is always communicating. Crisis happens when communication is ignored long enough.”
</p>
<p>Segment 1: What Are ‘Emergency Signals’?
</p>
<p>Explain that emergency signals are early warning signs the body sends before disease, diagnosis, or breakdown.
</p>
<p>Persistent fatigue; Anxiety without an obvious cause; Digestive disruption; Sleep disturbances; Brain fog; Unexplained pain or inflammation
</p>
<p>Medical lens:
</p>
<p>Nervous system dysregulation; Inflammatory signaling; Hormonal imbalance
</p>
<p>1. Nervous System Dysregulation
</p>
<p>(Autonomic imbalance: sympathetic overdrive / parasympathetic suppression)
</p>
<p>Common Symptoms
</p>
<p>Anxiety or panic attacks
</p>
<p>Heart palpitations
</p>
<p>Shallow breathing or air hunger
</p>
<p>Sleep disturbances (especially waking between 2–4 a.m.)
</p>
<p>Digestive irregularities (IBS-like symptoms)
</p>
<p>Heightened startle response
</p>
<p>Difficulty relaxing even when “nothing is wrong.”
</p>
<p>Everyday Examples
</p>
<p>Feeling constantly “on edge” or hyper-alert
</p>
<p>Crashing emotionally or physically after stress
</p>
<p>Needing constant stimulation (coffee, screens) to function
</p>
<p>Feeling exhausted but unable to rest
</p>
<p>“This is not a weakness, it’s a nervous system stuck in survival mode.”
</p>
<p>2. Inflammatory Signaling
</p>
<p>(Chronic, low-grade inflammation is often invisible on routine labs)
</p>
<p>Common Symptoms
</p>
<p>Joint or muscle pain
</p>
<p>Headaches or migraines
</p>
<p>Brain fog
</p>
<p>Chronic fatigue
</p>
<p>Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, rashes)
</p>
<p>Digestive inflammation
</p>
<p>Heightened pain sensitivity
</p>
<p>Everyday Examples
</p>
<p>“I wake up stiff for no reason.” Pain that moves around the body; Feeling flu-like without being sick; or Symptoms worsen during emotional stress
</p>
<p>“Inflammation is the body’s alarm system; it rises when the body feels threatened, overwhelmed, or unsafe.”
</p>
<p>3. Hormonal Imbalance
</p>
<p>(Cortisol, insulin, thyroid, sex hormones, melatonin)
</p>
<p>Common Symptoms
</p>
<p>Weight changes despite no lifestyle changes
</p>
<p>Fatigue that doesn’t improve with sleep
</p>
<p>Mood swings or irritability
</p>
<p>Anxiety or depression
</p>
<p>Temperature sensitivity
</p>
<p>Irregular cycles or libido changes
</p>
<p>Blood sugar crashes</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your Body’s Emergency Signals: Before Crisis Hits with Nurse Peggy<br>
</p>
<p>What if your symptoms are warnings, not inconveniences?<br>
</p>
<p>How many signs does the body give before it breaks down?<br>
</p>
<p>Are you listening to your body, or just silencing it?<br>
</p>
<p>What are Your Body’s Emergency Signals: Before Crisis Hits?<br>
</p>
<p>Hello and welcome to Medical Intuitive Insights. I am your host, Dr. Gloria C. Warren. The body does not suddenly fail; it signals first.<br>
</p>
<p>What are the Emergency Signals from your body? Why do we ignore them? And what are the common signals? Most importantly, we will then discuss how to respond to them.<br>
</p>
<p>THIS IS THE SHOW where we take the medical ADD THE intuitive PROVIDE THE preventive perspective<br>
</p>
<p>Here joining us today is our guest Nurse Peggy Smith from her show, The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith. Hello Peggy, and welcome to our show.<br>
</p>
<p>“The body is always communicating. Crisis happens when communication is ignored long enough.”<br>
</p>
<p>Segment 1: What Are ‘Emergency Signals’?<br>
</p>
<p>Explain that emergency signals are early warning signs the body sends before disease, diagnosis, or breakdown.<br>
</p>
<p>Persistent fatigue; Anxiety without an obvious cause; Digestive disruption; Sleep disturbances; Brain fog; Unexplained pain or inflammation<br>
</p>
<p>Medical lens:<br>
</p>
<p>Nervous system dysregulation; Inflammatory signaling; Hormonal imbalance<br>
</p>
<p>1. Nervous System Dysregulation<br>
</p>
<p>(Autonomic imbalance: sympathetic overdrive / parasympathetic suppression)<br>
</p>
<p>Common Symptoms<br>
</p>
<p>Anxiety or panic attacks<br>
</p>
<p>Heart palpitations<br>
</p>
<p>Shallow breathing or air hunger<br>
</p>
<p>Sleep disturbances (especially waking between 2–4 a.m.)<br>
</p>
<p>Digestive irregularities (IBS-like symptoms)<br>
</p>
<p>Heightened startle response<br>
</p>
<p>Difficulty relaxing even when “nothing is wrong.”<br>
</p>
<p>Everyday Examples<br>
</p>
<p>Feeling constantly “on edge” or hyper-alert<br>
</p>
<p>Crashing emotionally or physically after stress<br>
</p>
<p>Needing constant stimulation (coffee, screens) to function<br>
</p>
<p>Feeling exhausted but unable to rest<br>
</p>
<p>“This is not a weakness, it’s a nervous system stuck in survival mode.”<br>
</p>
<p>2. Inflammatory Signaling<br>
</p>
<p>(Chronic, low-grade inflammation is often invisible on routine labs)<br>
</p>
<p>Common Symptoms<br>
</p>
<p>Joint or muscle pain<br>
</p>
<p>Headaches or migraines<br>
</p>
<p>Brain fog<br>
</p>
<p>Chronic fatigue<br>
</p>
<p>Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, rashes)<br>
</p>
<p>Digestive inflammation<br>
</p>
<p>Heightened pain sensitivity<br>
</p>
<p>Everyday Examples<br>
</p>
<p>“I wake up stiff for no reason.” Pain that moves around the body; Feeling flu-like without being sick; or Symptoms worsen during emotional stress<br>
</p>
<p>“Inflammation is the body’s alarm system; it rises when the body feels threatened, overwhelmed, or unsafe.”<br>
</p>
<p>3. Hormonal Imbalance<br>
</p>
<p>(Cortisol, insulin, thyroid, sex hormones, melatonin)<br>
</p>
<p>Common Symptoms<br>
</p>
<p>Weight changes despite no lifestyle changes<br>
</p>
<p>Fatigue that doesn’t improve with sleep<br>
</p>
<p>Mood swings or irritability<br>
</p>
<p>Anxiety or depression<br>
</p>
<p>Temperature sensitivity<br>
</p>
<p>Irregular cycles or libido changes<br>
</p>
<p>Blood sugar crashes</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your Body’s Emergency Signals: Before Crisis Hits with Nurse PeggyWhat if your symptoms are warnings, not inconveniences?How many signs does the body give before it breaks down?Are you listening to your body, or just silencing it?What are Your Body’s Emergency Signals: Before Crisis Hits?Hello and welcome to Medical Intuitive Insights. I am your host, Dr. Gloria C. Warren. The body does not suddenly fail; it signals first.What are the Emergency Signals from your body? Why do we ignore them? And what are the common signals? Most importantly, we will then discuss how to respond to them.THIS IS THE SHOW where we take the medical ADD THE intuitive PROVIDE THE preventive perspectiveHere joining us today is our guest Nurse Peggy Smith from her show, The Holistic Nurse with Peggy Smith. Hello Peggy, and welcome to our show.“The body is always communicating. Crisis happens when communication is ignored long enough.”Segment 1: What Are ‘Emergency Signals’?Explain that emergency signals are early warning signs the body sends before disease, diagnosis, or breakdown.Persistent fatigue; Anxiety without an obvious cause; Digestive disruption; Sleep disturbances; Brain fog; Unexplained pain or inflammationMedical lens:Nervous system dysregulation; Inflammatory signaling; Hormonal imbalance1. Nervous System Dysregulation(Autonomic imbalance: sympathetic overdrive / parasympathetic suppression)Common SymptomsAnxiety or panic attacksHeart palpitationsShallow breathing or air hungerSleep disturbances (especially waking between 2–4 a.m.)Digestive irregularities (IBS-like symptoms)Heightened startle responseDifficulty relaxing even when “nothing is wrong.”Everyday ExamplesFeeling constantly “on edge” or hyper-alertCrashing emotionally or physically after stressNeeding constant stimulation (coffee, screens) to functionFeeling exhausted but unable to rest“This is not a weakness, it’s a nervous system stuck in survival mode.”2. Inflammatory Signaling(Chronic, low-grade inflammation is often invisible on routine labs)Common SymptomsJoint or muscle painHeadaches or migrainesBrain fogChronic fatigueSkin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, rashes)Digestive inflammationHeightened pain sensitivityEveryday Examples“I wake up stiff for no reason.” Pain that moves around the body; Feeling flu-like without being sick; or Symptoms worsen during emotional stress“Inflammation is the body’s alarm system; it rises when the body feels threatened, overwhelmed, or unsafe.”3. Hormonal Imbalance(Cortisol, insulin, thyroid, sex hormones, melatonin)Common SymptomsWeight changes despite no lifestyle changesFatigue that doesn’t improve with sleepMood swings or irritabilityAnxiety or depressionTemperature sensitivityIrregular cycles or libido changesBlood sugar crashes]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:duration>3350</itunes:duration>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Caregivers: From Preparation &amp; Burnout to Options</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Caregivers: From Preparation &amp; Burnout to Options</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-caregivers-from-preparation-burnout-to-options-1771294336/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-caregivers-from-preparation-burnout-to-options-1771294336/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:15:36 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>All about Caregivers with Nurse Peggy Smith and guest Dr. Gloria Warren</p>
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        <title>The Holistic Nurse - Hypnosis and Power Self (w/ Guest Donald Pelles PhD)</title>
        <itunes:title>The Holistic Nurse - Hypnosis and Power Self (w/ Guest Donald Pelles PhD)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-hypnosis-and-power-self-w-guest-donald-pelles-phd-1771294334/</link>
                    <comments>https://happybalance919.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-nurse-hypnosis-and-power-self-w-guest-donald-pelles-phd-1771294334/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:06:24 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Donald Pelles, PhD, is a hypnotherapist in Kensington, MD. He works with his clients to resolve their difficult issues and thus transform their lives, utilizing hypnosis and NLP, his “Empowered Self Framework”. 
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Donald’s Website: www.hypnosissilverspring.com
</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>To schedule your **FREE** phone or Zoom consultation with Donald, please go to www.calendly.com/donald-pelles/hypnotherapy-consultation</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Donald Pelles, PhD, is a hypnotherapist in Kensington, MD. He works with his clients to resolve their difficult issues and thus transform their lives, utilizing hypnosis and NLP, his “Empowered Self Framework”. <br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Donald’s Website: www.hypnosissilverspring.com<br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>To schedule your **FREE** phone or Zoom consultation with Donald, please go to www.calendly.com/donald-pelles/hypnotherapy-consultation</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Donald Pelles, PhD, is a hypnotherapist in Kensington, MD. He works with his clients to resolve their difficult issues and thus transform their lives, utilizing hypnosis and NLP, his “Empowered Self Framework”. Donald’s Website: www.hypnosissilverspring.comTo schedule your **FREE** phone or Zoom consultation with Donald, please go to www.calendly.com/donald-pelles/hypnotherapy-consultation]]></itunes:summary>
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