Best Rrt Podcasts (2024)

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VAN 058- Guinea Pig Anesthesia with Dr. Omar Zaheer 38:35

1M ago38:35

38:35

Today we are joined by Dr. Omar Zaheer, DACZM discussing all things Piggies and why your dosing calculations may be a lil off!Dr. Omar Zaheer graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in 2016. Following graduation, he completed a small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Toronto before returning to the OVC for…

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Code Calm: Mastering RRT Nurse Calls with a Nurse Practitioner's Insight 45:41

1M ago45:41

45:41

We sit down with Will Kelly, MSN FNP-BC, who has experience as a telemetry nurse, ER nurse, ER nurse practitioner, and inpatient hospitalist. We discuss: Our first codes and lessons we learned Advice for students in clinical Tips for rapid response situations and calls How to be calm and collected in the face of controlled chaos For ALL of our ICU …

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VAN 057- Does Team Culture Influence Anesthetic Safety with Dr. Cyndie Courtney 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

Does team culture play a role in patient safety? The research may surprise you! Dr. Cyndie Courtney is back for round 2 helping us dive into the research on how teams work together and what that means for patient safety.Dr. Cyndie Courtney is a small animal veterinarian and recovering toxic team member. She speaks, writes, and consults internationa…

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Inside CVICU Nursing: A Veteran's Guide with Jeannie Cisney 1:12:07

2M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

In this interview, Kati chats with Jeannie Cisney, MSN RN. She is a 20+ year veteran of the CVICU (cardiovascular intensive care unit). We discuss: The types of patients you’ll see in a CVICU Her favorite and least favorite types of patients A walkthrough of the patient pathway of a typical CABG patient New grad vs. experienced nurse orientation ex…

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[Encore] ICU Equipment Deep Dive: A Revisit with Sean Dent 1:14:12

2M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

In this episode, we are re-sharing an episode where we sit down with Sean Dent, DNP ACNP APRN, a highly experienced ICU nurse practitioner. We dig deep into the types of equipment you’ll run into in the ICU. These include: Arterial lines Different options for monitoring fluid status Cooling devices CRRT Hemodialysis catheters Impellas and aortic ba…

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Bones & Beyond: Thriving in Ortho Nursing with Elizabeth Fields 33:41

3M ago33:41

33:41

In this episode, Kati interviews Elizabeth Fields, MSN FNP APRN, a nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedics. She sees patients in the hospital after they undergo ortho surgery, so she works closely with acute care ortho nurses! In this episode, we discuss: What new ortho nurses struggle with most Common surgeries acute care patients undergo W…

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[Encore] The Subtle Art of Mastering Nursing Interview Questions 1:14:21

3M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

In this episode, Kati and two nursing professionals who interview new grad nurses for a well-known accredited nurse residency program walk through four common interview questions. We explore a bad and sub-par response as well as examples of dazzling responses. The questions we outline are: Tell me about a mistake you have made. What are you most ex…

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VAN 056- Dr. Cyndie Courtney 35:44

4M ago35:44

35:44

You've probably seen a study referenced in lectures or online forums as a way to present evidence-based theories. But have you ever wondered what all those terms in the studies mean? How does sample size affect the quality of the study? What is in-vivo vs in-vitro and how do these things affect the quality of information you are receiving and makin…

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[Encore] Hand-Off Hurdles: Navigating Nursing Report with Kati & Elizabeth 27:58

4M ago27:58

27:58

Giving and receiving hand-off from an experienced nurse is pretty overwhelming to a nursing student or newly licensed nurse. In this previously released episode, Kati and Elizabeth discuss: What nursing report is for an acute care nurse Unspoken nursing report etiquette Basics of what should be communicated during a normal full hand-off report Note…

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Beyond the Basics: Advanced Preceptor Strategies with Beth Hawks 1:18:03

4M ago1:18:03

1:18:03

This interview comes from the archives! Kati interviewed Beth Hawks, MSN RN-BC, a highly experienced and amazing nursing professional development specialist and preceptor, on tips for new nurse preceptors. Expect to learn: How to give feedback in a constructive manner Tips for nurses going into the precepting role who are not yet confident in their…

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[Encore] The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Communication: A Mega Compilation 1:52:20

5M ago1:52:20

1:52:20

Previously, Kati had a series of episodes on nursing communication. This mega dose combines all episodes into one for easy listening! The topics include: How to talk to your nursing colleagues, CNAs, and medical unit receptionists and deal with things like how to navigate when your urgency level changes or challenges in working together Learning wh…

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[Encore] The Neuro Nursing Chronicles: A Masterclass from the Archives 2:33:42

5M ago2:33:42

2:33:42

In this episode, we are re-sharing our most popular neuro episodes from the archive in one massive episode. Kati Kleber, Elizabeth Mills, and Melissa Stafford (all experienced neuro ICU nurses) discuss: When to worry about your neuro patient The most common disease processes for acutely ill neuro patients Common neuro meds Frequent diagnostics How …

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Nurse Fatigue Triage: Resources & Tips for When You’re Tired of Nursing with Dr. Kate King 48:01

5M ago48:01

48:01

Almost two-thirds of nurses (62%) experience burnout in the U.S. And it’s especially common among younger nurses. In this episode, Kati interviews Dr. Kate King, an associate professor in the clinical psychology doctoral program at William James College, and they discuss: signs of burnout, and whether this is destined to happen to every nurse the i…

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What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ... Really? 49:10

6M ago49:10

49:10

Maybe you've heard the term "clinical nurse specialist" or "CNS" before but are not exactly sure how that differs from a nurse practitioner or nurse educator. In this episode, Kati interviews Dr. Mitzi Saunders, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, the President of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, and they discuss: The definition of a CNS and…

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Straight from the Source: A Nurse Manager's Honest Career Advice 1:19:39

6M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

In today’s episode, we chat with Sheri Walsh, MSN RN, a highly experienced nurse manager of a cardiac progressive unit that has over 100 staff members. We pull back the veil between employee and manager and discuss things like: Reasonable and unreasonable things to discuss with your manager Practical tips for new nurses on giving and receiving feed…

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001: Now What? 28:40

6M ago28:40

28:40

Episode 1: Now What? (a perpetual unfolding in the center of the screen) The Manifest Momentum Experience is a transformational audio experience designed to cause shifts in the way your unconscious mind is processing information, so that your automatic thoughts, feelings & actions shift into alignment with your greatest vision, mission & purpose. T…

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Most Common New RN Questions - And Answers! 1:14:40

7M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

In this episode, Brittney Wilson role plays as a new grad RN and asks me the most common questions I get via email and social media from new nurses all over the country. Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at freshrn.com We have a full library of courses to support new nurses,…

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The Anxious Nurse’s Guide to Thriving in a High-Pressure Environment 46:27

7M ago46:27

46:27

In this episode, we dig into practical tips for functioning in a high-pressure environment, like the hospital, if you already deal with anxiety. We discuss: Nervousness vs. anxiety How to lower your baseline level of anxiety Routines to outsmart your brain Responding to anxiety flares or freezes at work When to seek professional help To check out t…

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VAN 055- Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) 26:34

9M ago26:34

26:34

Waking up is hard to do...especially when it's after anesthesia. This episode of the podcast features Darci Palmer LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) discussing the differences between dysphoria, emergence delirium, and pain. We talk about different medication options and tips for making anesthesia recovery smoother overall.Darci Palmer has been a c…

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VAN 054- Glynis Wileman BSc, RRT, CET, PhD 34:00

10M ago34:00

34:00

You know I love my ventilator... see the photo for how I reacted when we got the new Mindray Veta 5 in-house! But when using a ventilator in anesthesia, what do those modes even mean? Volume control, Pressure control, PEEP...it can get a bit confusing, so we have Glynis here to make sense of it all. Today we talk to Glynis Wileman. She has a PhD - …

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VAN 053- Feliza Lopez LVT,VTS (ECC) 29:32

1y ago29:32

29:32

As you all know recovery from anesthesia and surgery is an integral part of the process. In today's episode, we talk with Feliza Lopez a VTS ECC technician in NYC who explains what makes an optimal recovery. This one is for you nutrition nerds because guess what??? it plays a huge role in recovery for some of our ICU patients. Feliza Lopez is a spe…

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VAN 052- Clair Sauer, MSEd, CVT 38:19

1y ago38:19

38:19

When it comes to onboarding your new hires what's the one thing that seems to inevitably get messed up? Training! Especially in surgery and anesthesia.In this episode, we talk to Clair Sauer, MSEd, CVT about ways we train folks (hint...there are best practices) ways we test folks on knowledge, and ways to make sure we are setting new employees up f…

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S5 Ep9 - Be Fearlessly Authentic & Courageous to Manifest Your Dreams 1:34:43

1y ago1:34:43

1:34:43

In this episode, Rita talks about being back in Bali to attend the Embodied Wisdom Retreat + Facilitator Training she talked about in the episode with Shayna Hiller. She discusses how stuck energy lives in the womb, and releasing it unlocked her creativity which led her to going viral on Instagram (her reel currently has over 18million views and ma…

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VAN 051- S. Bryce Dooley DVM, DACVAA 32:16

1y ago32:16

32:16

We've all been there...the patient comes to our surgery service with buprenorphine on board. Now what do we do? Can we give pure mu opioids? Is buprenorphine enough for pain? How long do we have to wait for efficacy?Today we are talking with anesthesiologist Bryce Dooley about buprenorphine and why we may judge this molecule harshly. Buprenorphine …

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COURAGE ACTIVATION 2:31

1y ago2:31

2:31

BE BOLD, BE COURAGEOUS, BE A FUCKING HOT MESS! If you follow me on instagram, you probably saw the reel I made where I was at Alchemy in Uluwatu, Bali and was completely captivated by a guy. My soul was drawn...magnetized...and we were glancing at each other here and there... I FELT COMPELLED TO DO SOMETHING (ps a fly just landed on my laptop scree…

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VAN 050- VAN x AnesthesiaGawd 45:08

1y ago45:08

45:08

Worlds collide on this episode of the VAN podcast! We are joined by CRNA known as "AnesthesiaGawd" on the socials. We talk about becoming a CRNA, differences in human vs vet med, drug pharmacology, and why I love a Macintosh blade! Look for Anesthesia Gawd on Instagram to follow along.By Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds

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VAN 049- Rian Ashmore CVT, VTS (Anesthesia) 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

There one drug class that can strike fear into the hearts of veterinary professionals: NMBA or muscle relaxers. This drug class is often used in optho patients however can prove to be beneficial in many other patient presentations. On today's podcast we talk to Rian Ashmore a VTS Anesthesia about what NMBA's are, how they function, and how you can …

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SOULMATE ACTIVATION 3:50

1+ y ago3:50

3:50

I'm back in Bali and just wrapped up 2 weeks of Embodied Wisdom Facilitator Training with Shayna Hiller (from the previous episode) and I'm a brand new version of me. I don't think you're ready for this...It's not your typical episode. It's actually a spoken word activation I wrote and recorded myself for my strong independent goddesses that are ca…

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VAN 048- Elizabeth Hart BS, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia) 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

28:02

Your mission should you choose to accept it...anesthetize this old cranky cat with kidney disease. There are many variables to consider and VTS Anesthesia Elizabeth Hart is here to help us through. What drugs should we avoid? What monitoring is the most important? Elizabeth explains what things to prepare to make anesthesia for the kidney dz patien…

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VAN 047- Michelle Albino VTS (Anesthesia) 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

35:19

BP goes down and the fluids go up...that's the way it goes right?Well it might be time to re-think those old rules of hypotension management. Today we are joined by Michelle Albino a fantastic VTS(anesthesia) out of NYC to discuss when to bring on the fluids and when to just get your vasoactive drugs going.Born and raised in New York, Michelle grad…

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Behind the Scenes of Oncology Nursing: Insights from Two Nursing Leaders at St. Jude's 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

In this episode of the FreshRN Podcast, Kati interviews Morgan Melancon MSN, RN, CCRN-K and Annabeth Davis, MSN, RN, NPD-BC. It's Part II of our two-part interview. Morgan is the director of Nursing Education and Professional Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, and Annabeth is the manager of Transition to Practice withi…

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Nurse Residency Programs - An Interview With Nursing Leaders From St. Jude's (Part 1) 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

22:30

In this episode, Kati Interviews Morgan Melancon MSN, RN, CCRN-K and Annabeth Davis, MSN, RN, NPD-BC. Morgan is the director of Nursing Education and Professional Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, and Annabeth is the manager of Transition to Practice within the department of Nursing Education of the same organization.…

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S5 Ep8 - Embodied Wisdom, Courage, Imposter Syndrome, Authenticity & the Divine Feminine (ft Shayna Hiller) 1:32:27

1+ y ago1:32:27

1:32:27

This episode is one you will want to REPLAY because it's really THAT GOOD and it's the first one with a guest in a longggggg time. The special soul featured in this episode is Shayna Hiller, a seasoned Yoga Teacher, Tao Tantric Arts Facilitator, Women's Healing & Empowerment Coach, and Relationship + Intimacy Guide. She shares her wisdom on topics …

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VAN 046- Stephen Cital RVT, VTS (LAM), SRA, CVPP 19:50

1+ y ago19:50

19:50

Is Gabapentin the new Tramadol?We see quite a many post on Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds discussing the use of Gabapentin for acute post surgical pain..but what does the evidence say? Here Stephen breaks down how this drug works, why acute pain may not be the best use of gabapentin and what you should reach for instead.Resources mentioned in this epi…

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Celebrating 10 Years - Featuring Guest Host Brittney Wilson, BSN RN 1:00:36

1+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Join Brittney Wilson, BSN RN, founder of The Nerdy Nurse, as she interviews Kati about where FreshRN started, why she created it and is so passionate about helping new nurses, and where she sees the brand going over the next 10 years. Right now, all of Kati's courses and bundles are 30% off to celebrate her 10-year brand-iversary! Head to https://c…

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What’s the Big Deal With Delirium? An Interview with Sarah from the Rapid Response RN Podcast 1:00:31

1+ y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

In this episode, I interview Sarah Lorenzini from the Rapid Response RN Podcast about delirium. We discuss a powerful experience Sarah had with delirium in the ICU, common mistakes new nurses make regarding delirium, and tidbits about new nurses working with RRT nurses. This episode is part of a Nurse Podcrawl focused on the topic of delirium. Head…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Tackling Delirium in the Hospital Setting as a Nurse 56:44

1+ y ago56:44

56:44

If you're a nurse working in a hospital who cares for intubated and sedated patients (ICU nurses!) or on units in which your patients were intubated and sedated (med-surg RNs, I'm talking to you!) you're going to want to listen to this episode. We dig into some mind-blowing and humbling facts about delirium in the ICU, and how we might actually be …

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Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS(ECC), MSEd 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

30:45

Anesthesia Machine? Check ✅Emergency Drugs? Check ✅Checklists are an integral part of our daily lives in the vet clinic, increasing efficiency and safety. You may use them in you OR, but do you use them in your ER? Today Amy Newfield is here to talk to us about WHY checklists are the s**t and why we should be using them everywhere. Amy knows educat…

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S5 Ep7 - LIVE COACHING - Fear of Being Seen, Heard, and Answering Your Calling 1:34:43

1+ y ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Be a fly on the wall of an empowering, raw, real, and potentially triggering coaching call. Rita intuitively guides her client to bring her fears to surface to look at them and reframe them to shift the meaning and perspective of them to feel empowered and let go of what has been holding her back to finally start showing up for herself, for her son…

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[Partial Dose] "What Are Your Weaknesses?" How to Answer This Common Nursing Interview Question 4:25

1+ y ago4:25

4:25

In this mini episode, I discuss how to answer the common "what are your weaknesses?" interview question with confidence and without compromising credibility - all while coming off authentic and honest. To check out my full nurse resume and interview course, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/hired Prep for nursing job interview questions with this…

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VAN 044- Stephen Cital RVT, VTS(LAM), CVPP, SRA & Liz Hughston MsEd, RVT, VTS(ECC/Internal Medicine) 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

well we know cannabis has been a hot topic in vet med for a while now but it still seems like there are some inconsistencies in the information out there. Is it legal to discuss with clients? What do the laws say? Does it even work? What the heck is a COA? These questions and more are answered by my guests, the enigmatic Stephen Cital, and the insp…

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VAN 043- Senani Ratnayake, BSc, RVT 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

42:15

Sometimes you hit a point in your career where you inveitibly ask, "What's next?" Often that next is a leadership position. But what if you don't want to be a manager? Or, what if you do but you done know where to start learning about leadership and management? In this episode we talk with RVT Senani Ratnayake as she help us understand the differen…

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Nurses Arrested After Missing Dressing Changes 13:10

1+ y ago13:10

13:10

On Dec 5, 2022, two LPNs in South Carolina were arrested after dressing changes were not performed on two vulnerable adults from Sept. 9-11, 2022 resulting in worsening of their health. In this video, I SBAR the situation, why it may have led to criminal charges, and go over important considerations for nurses. Shownotes are located here: https://w…

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[Partial Dose] What to Say When a Patient Wants to Harm Themselves 3:33

1+ y ago3:33

3:33

[MINI-EPISODE] When a patient gets admitted to the hospital, we ask routine questions to assess risk for self-harm. But... what should you say when they say yes? I asked my husband (professional counselor, worked in mental health for 10+ years) for some talking points! My free ebook called 10 Mistakes Nursing Students Make (and how to avoid them): …

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VAN 042- Courtney Scales, DipVN, NCert(Anaesth), RVN 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

35:44

How well can you "go with the flow"? Today we talk about oxygen flow rates, breathing systems, and when an NRB really is a wiser choice. Courtney is originally from New Zealand where she trained and qualified, and has been working as a Veterinary Nurse since 2007. After working in a number of small animal clinics there, an anaesthesia passion took …

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S5 EP6 - Become the Master of Your Mind & Language Patterns to Claim Your Power 27:59

1+ y ago27:59

27:59

If you want to understand the way the mind works to stop "self-sabotaging" and become the master of your mind then this episode is for you! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 2:22 Avoiding what we know we should be doing 4:22 How I overcame a ridiculous fear that kept me stuck for days! 7:16 Soul Therapy Message to elevate your frequency 9:20 A new…

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VAN 041- Kristen Cooley CVT, VTS (ANES), CVCC, CVPP 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some folks think a backyard chicken empire is the way to go. But, how much do we know about chicken anesthesia? Can you intubate a chicken? What muscle do you use for IM injections? What pre-meds work best? These questions and more will be answered in this episode featuring Kristen Cooley VTS (anesthesia)Kristen…

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S5 Ep5 - OMG I SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE THAT (feeling guilt? this one's for you) 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

If you're like me, you shoulda coulda woulda about a lot of things all the time, so what? Well...feeling that you 'should have' done something (or 'should not' have done something) is basically GUILT and that e-motion is blocking your life force energy flow (and preventing you from actually living). In this episode, I teach a quick mini lesson on a…

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S5 Ep4 - Clearing Stuck Emotions to Become Energetically Wealthy 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

In this episode Rita touches on clearing stuck emotions, repairing/healing relationships with loved ones, being intentional, raising your vibration, becoming energetically wealthy and releasing the emotions (guilt, shame, anger, resentment, etc) that are blocking you from being happier, healthier, and resting at a higher vibrational frequency. Rita…

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S5 Ep3 - Bridge the Energy Gaps: Assumptions, Perfectionism, and Fear (Part 3) 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

27:04

In this episode, Rita says all the things you're thinking and it's like she's inside your head. You love her and you hate her at the same time in this one. You're welcome. Last week recap [1:40] Bridging the Assumption Gap [5:10] How to Set Expectations and Desires That Get Met [9:38] The Power of Knowing Your Love Language [10:20] Raising Your Sel…

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