Ep 171: Health and Wellness for the CRNA

Long hours and high stress is typically a recipe for poor health, which is why it’s always good to get a reminder to put ourselves and our bodies first. That can be difficult for CRNAs, who are trained to prioritize the needs of others. That’s why we wanted to bring on master nutritionist Donnell Carter, MBA, MS, CRNA to give us the information and motivation we need to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.   Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss in this episode:  3:20 – Welcome in Donnell 5:18 – Time in the Navy  7:11 – Event that changed his life 12:18 – Going to anesthesia school 14:25 – How CRNAs can integrate health and wellness  19:04 – Master nutritionist  21:33 – His services  22:40 – Coaching  29:53 – Fighting depression 36:59 – Obesity’s role in the pandemic  43:33 – Final thoughts 45:20 – Lightning round