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Bad Decisions
by Katie Duke & Lasting Media
Audacious public figure and sought after motivational speaker, Katie Duke, hosts a show that shares stories of both struggle and success. An outspoken New Yorker and Nurse Practitioner, Katie pushes boundaries to explore the life decisions that don’t always turn out like you expect. In a society that glorifies perfection, nobody wants to reveal their bad decisions. Katie Duke is shifting the conversation to prove the importance of owning your failures as a necessity to success.
Episodes
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Mental Health Matters with Nurse Clara
This week I sat down with one of my favorite people, Nurse Clara, and we discussed our mental health issues, journeys, growth, and experiences. Dialogue that is very important. Connect with Nurse Clara: Website - https://www.nurse-clara.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nurseclara/?hl=en...
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New Grad Bad Decisions
Transitioning to a new role does not come easy just because you have experience. This lesson is for you. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com Learn More:...
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Holiday Breaks are Good Decisions
Downtime is necessary. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Bad Habits, Bad Decisions
Trying to change bad habits as an adult rates a 2/10 on the adulting scale. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com Learn More:...
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Tales of Holiday Shift Past
The holidays bring back memories of some "interesting" ER shifts from back in the day. Ever heard of Santacon? Well, it's an ER nurse's nightmare. Let's take a walk down memory lane. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook -...
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Anxiety Opens The Exit Door with Claire Guentz
Claire was an ICU nurse who eventually pushed herself through the exit door into a career that is much better for her mental health. This week we talk about her journey, and also the new app she and her husband, Steve, have launched in the women's safety space. Connect with Claire: Instagram -...
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Danielle LeVeck, Part 2: AFib Anxiety and The Right Decisions
Today, I'm continuing my conversation with Danielle LeVeck (@nurseabnormalities), talking about the new grad experience, the bad decisions we make in relationships, and some of the good decisions we make as well. Connect with Danielle LeVeck: Blog: https://www.nurseabnormalities.com/ Instagram:...
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Reflection Time
There has been so much growth over the last year that I am truly thankful for. Here are a few minutes about it. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com Let's Plan a Trip with...
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Life Updates with Danielle LeVeck
@nurseabnormalities has entered some new chapters lately, and today we chat about the whole transition and adjustment process. Connect with Danielle LeVeck: Blog: https://www.nurseabnormalities.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurseabnormalities/?hl=en Connect with Katie: Instagram -...
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Unladylike
This week, I sat down with Cristen and Caroline, the hosts of the Unladylike podcast to discuss some of their bad decisions. Connect with Unladylike: Website: https://unladylike.co/ Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook -...
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The Worst Patients
A preview to us when we are older. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com Let's Plan a Trip with Trova Trip Survey -...
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Bad Decisions, Good News
This week is a huge announcement of something I have been working on for many months. I hope to see you all in January! Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com NP Society...
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The Empty Cup
In this week's episode I talk about some over-pouring I did many years ago that has resulted in some lingering issues today. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com NP Society...
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The Other Preventative Care
So much can change in a year, and much of that revolves around mental health. So why does our healthcare system not give it the true support it deserves? This week I talk about my own experiences with therapy and highlight a few headlines that may have been different with proper mental health...
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Spidey Sense and Impact with @CriticalCareNow, Part 2
This week, on part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Haney Mallemat, we continue to discuss the importance of education and empowerment, the Bad Decisions to question your value and experience, and he shares some lessons he's learned over his time on rounds and on social media. Connect with...
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Spidey Sense and Impact with @CriticalCareNow, Part 1
This week, I sit down with Intensivist and Emergency Medicine Attending Dr. Haney Mallemat to discuss the importance of education and empowerment, the Bad Decisions to question your value and experience, and to share some lessons he's learned over his time on rounds and on social media. Connect...
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Comparatively Speaking
The comparison beast has entered the chat. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com The Resume RX - https://www.theresumerx.com/katieduke/ See Privacy Policy at...
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The Right Decision
I was 19 in a very abusive relationship and I was pregnant. This is my abortion story. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com The Resume RX -...
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Mental Health in the Time of COVID with ShrinkChicks
Trigger Warning: death and serious illness. Healthcare workers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stories shared in this episode from an inside, firsthand perspective are heavy and potentially triggering. Today’s episode is a guest episode with the mental health professionals...
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Can't Undo That
Remember when you were a teenager and your parents said, "How are you going to feel about that decision in 20 years?" Well, I can personally state that I feel this one, in particular, was a bad decision, lol. Learn More: https://katieduke--theresumerx.thrivecart.com/the-np-society/...
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Donut Make This Mistake
This week I continue my explorations into the LA lifestyle, centering around a bad decision I made by visiting a certain donut shop. Learn More: https://katieduke--theresumerx.thrivecart.com/the-np-society/ https://www.theresumerx.com/katieduke/ Connect with Katie: Instagram -...
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LA Bad Decisions
This week felt like it needed to be a lighthearted week. So, after almost 3 months in LA, I've put together a list of bad decisions Los Angelinos make. Learn More: https://katieduke--theresumerx.thrivecart.com/the-np-society/ https://www.theresumerx.com/katieduke/ Connect with Katie: Instagram -...
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Honoring the Memory of Ebi: Up Close and Personal with Ebi of @NurseLifeRN, Part 2 (Re-release)
This week, I'm releasing part two of my interview with Ebi, and I hope that it can continue to bring all of our bad decisions listeners some comfort, some peace, and a good laugh. All things that were very important to our dear friend Ebi. Donate to Ebi's Family: GoFundMe -...
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Honoring the Memory of Ebi: Up Close and Personal with Ebi of @NurseLifeRN, Part 1 (Re-release)
Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Ebi (@nurselifern @ebi_eats) this past week. We first met in 2014 and I can honestly say he was one of the most genuine humans I’ve ever known. I want to honor his legacy and re-release the first 2 episodes of this podcast, of which I had the honor of...
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Illegal Lemons
One time I ventured off to Italy and almost got detained on the way back… all for the love of lemons... Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com See Privacy Policy at...
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I'm Not Trendy
As you guys know, I resigned from my full-time hospital position at the end of 2020 due to burnout and bullying, and have grown my Instagram platform to be a major source of my income, which I love! However, last week, the head of Instagram made an announcement that has a lot of us content…
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I'm Drinking Tonight!
Today, I catch up with our old pal John, as well as dive into a rather unpleasant memory involving some frozen berries, a liter of vodka, and a blender. The AirBnB's white tile bathroom wasn't white for long. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook -...
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Timelines (And Hot Dog Secrets)
This past week, I celebrated my 40th birthday, which comes with a whole whirlwind of emotions. It really caused me to sit back and take a look at my perspective on life, which, a majority of the time, revolved around societal timelines. It's time we stopped catering to them. Connect with Katie:...
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Don't Take It Personally
This week's episode reflects on issues with today’s nursing leadership when it comes to catty, petty, jealous leadership as well as senior staff, and how that, in turn, can affect job security with those who stir the pot and challenge the status quo. Connect with Katie: Instagram -...
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Do Not Rehire
I resigned from my favorite NP job ever after relocating, and when I returned home, expecting to get my job back (that I had left in very good standing), I found out some pretty shocking truths about the leadership and their opinions of me. Connect with Katie: Instagram -...
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The Wrong Friends
Ever learn the hard way that you chose the wrong friends? Today, I'm taking you back to many years ago when I learned this lesson the hard way in a Citgo gas station parking lot. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook…
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Grudges, Boundaries, and Toxic Family
This week, we talk about what to do when the toxic people in your life are your own family members, and you become torn between putting your own mental health first and keeping your family in your life. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook -...
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Keeping Dead Weight Around
Why do we continue to keep people in our lives who contribute nothing? Why do we stay in relationships that offer no value other than historic nostalgia? Why do we stay in jobs that we LOATHE which do not value us? I call it keeping dead weight around. It's time to spring clean your life. Connect...
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A Life Transition Update
This week, Katie is moving from East Coast to West, and Wholesome/Farmer Joe is here to hold down the fort. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com See Privacy Policy at...
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Other People's Bad Decisions: National Nurse's Week Gifts
On this installment of OPBD I’ll be taking a look at some of the worst gift ideas for National Nurse’s Week. Spoiler: Money is the best gift you can give. Not stethoscope earrings. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook -...
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The Gifting Debacle
This week on Bad Decisions, I talk about something that really felt heavy on my heart- how nurses are truly not given the appreciation and recognition we deserve, and how hospitals across the country are reaffirming this feeling with the bullshit nurse's week gifts. Connect with Katie: Instagram…
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By Comparison
Does anyone else have a slight level 10 emotional breakdown as their birthday approaches? Hi, I am a member of that club also. This week's episode I talk all about the Bad Decision of "comparison". Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook -...
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Other People's Bad Decisions: The Super Bowl Streaker
What some might consider a bad decision, others consider the payoff of a lifetime. Would you do it for $270,000? Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com See Privacy Policy at...
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Checking "That Box"
Having a criminal record is something that can haunt you forever. But did you know that I almost didn't get to take my boards? Yea. Welcome to a bad decision circa 2004. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website…
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A Dark Place
It's crazy what can happen in a year. 12 months ago I was in a very dark place, and this episode is a very raw, very real look at the importance of mental health awareness. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke...
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Other People's Bad Decisions: Thongs as Masks
After being told to wear a mask by security, this woman proceeded to remove her thong, and fashion it over her nose and mouth... I'm at a loss for words on this one. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website -...
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Difficult Vaccine Conversations
On this week's episode, I team up with @askthenp for some advice on approaching the vaccine conversation with people who are hesitant to get the vaccine. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website -...
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Don't Make a Bad Decision With Your Grad Program
This week, I sit down with @askthenp Dr. James. Q. Simmons to discuss strategy in approaching online NP programs and the the red flags to watch out for. FYI: lots of unpopular opinions in this episode. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook -...
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Other People's Bad Decisions: Covid Test Vending Machines
I can barely get a bag of Frito's to come out seamlessly, so I'm sure that this will go over well with the public. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com See Privacy Policy…
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough...Except Everest
What happens when you don’t realize you can’t tolerate altitude until you get to 16,400 feet elevation trekking to Everest base camp? A very expensive helicopter tour. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website -...
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The Factory Job
Ever had a job that made you rethink all your life decisions up until that point? Well, in this week's episode I am taking us back to my very first ever factory job. Yes, as in a real factory. It's work that will humble you, and it definitely humbled me. Connect with Katie: Instagram -...
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Other People's Bad Decisions: Playing Hooky
In this brand new bonus mini-series, I dive into accounts of other people's bad decisions. I can't be the only one, alright? Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com See…
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First Job Mistakes
Where and who I was 15+ years ago is much different that where and who I am now. Priorities change, perspectives change. Remember the first real career-related job you ever had? Did you do anything stupid there? I sure did. Lesson learned. Connect with Katie: Instagram -...
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Bad Decisions - Best Of
Until the launch of season 2, here is a little compilation of some of my finest (or not so fine) moments from past Bad Decisions episodes. Bad Decisions resumes March 16th! Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke...
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Update: Break Time
Season 1 of Bad Decisions has been truly special, and I am so grateful for your support! We are taking a season break and will be back March 9th with a new season of Bad Decisions. Connect with Katie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke Facebook -...
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Audacious public figure and sought after motivational speaker, Katie Duke, hosts a show that shares stories of both struggle and success. An outspoken New Yorker and Nurse Practitioner, Katie pushes boundaries to explore the life decisions that don’t always turn out like you expect. In a society that glorifies perfection, nobody wants to reveal their bad decisions. Katie Duke is shifting the conversation to prove the importance of owning your failures as a necessity to success.
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