Empowering First-Time Moms: Dr. Nicole Rankins on Birth, Service, and Authenticity

Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Dr. Nicole Rankins, a Duke University-trained, board-certified OB-GYN, podcast host, and mom of two. Dr. Nicole has helped over 1,000 babies come into the world during her 20-year career. Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Dr. Nicole dive into her journey from studying engineering to becoming a doctor, the power of authenticity, and her passion for empowering first-time moms to have beautiful birth experiences. They also explore the challenges she faced, including a pivotal career moment when she chose to leave academia, leading her to her current role as an OB hospitalist, which offers a unique work-life balance. Dr. Nicole shares how her shifts allow her to pursue her other passion—helping moms beyond the hospital through her top 50 parenting podcast, "All About Pregnancy & Birth." This episode is filled with inspiration, life lessons, and authentic stories about pursuing your true calling. Tune in to hear Dr. Nicole’s powerful journey of service, passion, and perseverance! Website- https://drnicolerankins.com/ Social Media Links/handles- https://www.instagram.com/drnicolerankins/?hl=en