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Why I Left Bedside™️
by Shelena and Alexandrea
Why I Left Bedside is a podcast dedicated to sharing the personal stories of healthcare workers from all around with an emphasis on those who transitioned away from bedside nursing. The show offers insight into alternative career paths, mental health, and a better work-life balance in the healthcare industry.
Episodes
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Episode 42: Who You Feeling Like?
Episode 42: Who You Feeling Like? We’re finally back together! In this laid-back episode, we catch up on our week, chat about church on Sunday, play a fun game, and enjoy a relaxed conversation. It’s a short, easy listen full of laughs and good vibes. #nurselife #healthcare #nursing #nursestory...
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Episode 41: Shasta, The Go-To Nurse
Episode 41: Shasta, The Go-To Nurse In this episode, we dive into the realities of correctional nursing, challenge common misconceptions about caring for incarcerated patients, and discuss how COVID-19 and social media have reshaped the nursing profession. From burnout to public perception, this...
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Episode 40: Ms. Toot-A-Tot
Episode 40: Ms. Toot-A-Tot After our first solo episode, it was only right to give Alex her own spotlight. She shares stories from orientation at her new job, talks about her goals for the future—including possibly going back to school—and reflects on what the podcast has meant to her so far....
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Episode 39: OMG It’s Britni
Episode 39: OMG It’s Britni What happens when burnout makes you realize it's time to choose yourself? In this episode, our guest reflects on eight years in nursing, the realities of bedside care, and the courage it took to transition into a career in real estate. We talk about burnout, identity...
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Episode 38: Keneisha, The Boss Nurse
Episode 38: Keneisha, The Boss Nurse In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the emotional realities of nursing, from nursing school challenges to managing stress, anxiety, and burnout. Our guest also shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the importance of prioritizing rest, and...
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Episode 37: She’s Such A Nurse
Episode 37: She’s Such A Nurse One host, one mic, and plenty to talk about. Shelena dives into her life at a new nursing job, what nursing school and clinicals were really like during COVID, and honest thoughts on today’s healthcare system. Grab your snack and join the conversation. #nurselife...
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Episode 36: We Got Paris On The Pod
Episode 36: We Got Paris On The PodIn this episode, we discuss why Black maternal health matters now more than ever, explore the disparities affecting maternal outcomes, and talk about the role of faith, leadership, and advocacy in nursing. Join us for an inspiring conversation on how healthcare...
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Episode 35: Why I Left Bedside Meets Eliza Pillars
Episode 35: Why I Left Bedside Meets Eliza PillarsWe presented at our very first convention in Biloxi, MS, hosted by Elizar Pillars, an organization dedicated to black nurses in Mississippi.We met so many older nurses who gave us amazing advice and words of encouragement. We were super nervous at...
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Season 2 | Episode 34: Surviving JCAHO (Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organization)
Season 2 | Episode 34: Surviving JCAHO (Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organization)In Episode 34: Surviving JCAHO, we take a lighthearted look at one of healthcare's most talked about visitors, the Joint Commission. From first survey experiences to the feeling of relief when the...
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S2 | Episode 33: Black American Princesses
Season 2 | Episode 33: Black American Princesses In this episode, we reflect on the history and impact of Juneteenth. We also honor National Cancer Survivor's Month by recognizing survivors and sharing the importance of early detection and self-advocacy. Join us for a meaningful conversation…
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S2 | Episode 32: We Love A Good Trip
Season 2 | Episode 32: We Love A Good Trip In this episode, we recognize National Cancer Survivor’s Month by honoring the strength and resilience of cancer survivors everywhere. We highlight the journeys of Tina Knowles, Deion Sanders, and Lil Boosie while sharing important reminders about cancer...
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S2 | Episode 31: Look How Far We’ve Come
Season 2 | Episode 31: Look How Far We’ve Come In this episode, we recognize National Cancer Survivors’ Month by celebrating the strength and resilience of cancer survivors everywhere. We spotlight the journeys of Big Boss Vette, Angela Makiyah, and Obio Jones, while sharing important reminders...
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S2 | Episode 30: Getting Transparent With Nurse Tyrah
Season 2 | Episode 30: Getting Transparent With Nurse Tyrah This episode follows Tyrah’s shift from nurse to patient during her birth experience: what she expected, what went wrong, and how she was treated. We touched on the emotional impact, her trust in the healthcare system, and how this...
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S2 | Episode 29: On Call With Nurse Logan
Season 2 | Episode 29: On Call With Nurse Logan This episode follows a nurse’s journey from graduation to bedside and beyond, exploring what led them to pivot and where they are now. We also dive into the realities of healthcare today nursing culture, what’s broken in the system, and where both...
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S2 | Episode 28: Nurse Ashley On The Floor
Season 2 | Episode 28: Nurse Ashley On The Floor This episode explores a nurse’s journey from starting at the bedside to pivoting into a new path. It also takes a closer look at postpartum nursing, the rewards, challenges, and misconceptions while highlighting gaps in care and the moment that led...
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S2 | Episode 27 : Let's Welcome Nurse Xay
Season 2 | Episode 27: Let's Welcome Nurse Xay In this episode, Xay walked us through her journey which led her into nursing, how she knew it was time to pivot specialties, and whether that transition felt like starting over or stepping into purpose. She opens up about the realities of mother &...
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Episode 26 - The Month before Graduation
Season 1 | Episode 26 - The Month before Graduation Description In this episode, we take it back to the final month of nursing school the fear, the faith, and the finish line. From late-night skills labs, exit exams, and the pressure of NCLEX, to trusting God through uncertainty and still…
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Episode 25 - From Big Spender to Budget Queens: Living Below Our Means
Season 1 | Episode 25 - From Big Spender to Budget Queens: Living Below Our Means In this episode, we get real about money, mindset, and growth. From the wake-up call of making great money but having little to show for it, to unpacking the emotional and psychological reasons behind overspending…
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Episode 24: Nurse Habits That We’ve Carried Into Everyday Life
Season 1 | Episode 24: Nurse Habits That We’ve Carried Into Everyday Life In this episode, we’re talking about how nursing habits follow us home. From prioritizing daily tasks like “cluster care” and creating a mental “nurse brain” for life, to always having snacks on deck and how work has shaped...
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Episode 23: Living Life Your Way
Season 1 |Episode 23: Living Life Your Way In this episode, we’re getting into the art of slowing down and being intentional with your day. From romanticizing your morning routine time with God, self-care, and setting the tone to how you truly spend your off days (whether that’s productivity or...
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Episode 22: First Sunday: Easter Edition
Season 1 | Episode 22: First Sunday: Easter Edition In this episode, we explore how Easter has changed from childhood to adulthood, from baskets, outfits, and egg hunts to deeper meaning and reflection. We also talk about how nurses can bring Easter into the hospital by honoring patient…
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Episode 21: Get Your House In Order
Spring is usually when we think about clearing out closets, opening windows, and letting the old dust go. But what if this season isn’t just about cleaning our homes, what if it’s about cleaning up our lives? Today, we’re talking about spring cleaning beyond the physical. The habits…
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Episode 20: Who Are You When You Are Not Needed?
Season 1 | Episode 20: Who Are You When You Are Not Needed? For so many nurses and high achievers in general, our identity becomes wrapped up in being needed. At work, in relationships, in our families, and in our communities. But what happens when the phone stops ringing… when the crisis ends……
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Episode 19: This Is A Man’s World
Season 1: Episode 19 | This Is A Man’s World In this episode, we reflect on faith, womanhood, and the role women play in life and society. From the story of Eve to the reality of women leading in professions like nursing, we explore the strength, challenges, and necessity of women. We also talk...
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Episode 18: Starting Over in Nursing in Your Late 20s and 30s
Season 1: Episode 18| Starting Over in Nursing in Your Late 20s and 30s What if starting over isn’t failure but alignment? In this episode of Why I Left Bedside, we’re talking directly to nurses in their late 20s and 30s who feel behind, burned out, or unsure of what’s next. The pressure to “have...
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Episode 17: When Care is Unequal
Season 1: Episode 17 | When Care is Unequal In this episode we examine how African Americans often receive less adequate care, how racism operates within healthcare systems, and the lasting mental and emotional health effects on patients, families, and healthcare workers. #nurselife #healthcare...
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Episode 16: Nurses Need Love Too
Season 1: Episode 16 | Nurses Need Love Too Love isn’t easy when the person you care about is emotionally and physically drained. In this episode of Why I Left Bedside, we dive into what it’s like to love a nurse experiencing burnout and how nursing can impact: Romantic relationships ❤️…
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Episode 15: Would You Date Nursing?
Season 1: Episode 15 | Would You Date Nursing?If Nursing was a person… Would You Still Be Dating Them?What if nursing wasn’t a career but a relationship? In this episode of Why I Left Bedside, we get real about what it’s like to be in a long-term relationship with nursing. We break down the red...
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Episode 14: The Unspoken Labor of Being a Black Nurse
In this episode, we explore why setting boundaries at work is an act of self-love, especially as a Black nurse at the bedside. From code-switching and advocacy fatigue to being “the strong one” for everyone else, we unpack the emotional labor that often goes unspoken and how reclaiming our...
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Episode 13: The Guilt of Walking Away
Season 1: Episode 13 | The Guilt of Walking Away In this episode, Shelena and Alexandrea discuss leaving bedside nursing without guilt and how to rebuild your identity when the scrubs no longer define you. These nurses break down the emotional, mental, and spiritual struggle nurses face when...
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Episode 12: Burnout Vs. God's Call
Season 1: Episode 12 | Burnout Vs. God’s Call In this episode, we converse about the difference between burnout and God’s calling in nursing. From personal signs of burnout to general, we learn how to recognize the signs of burnout, stay connected to your purpose, and discern God’s guidance in...
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Episode 11: Set Up To Fail
Season 1: Episode 11 | Set Up To Fail If you’re a new nurse wondering, “Why does this already feel impossible?” this episode is for you. In this week’s episode, we talk honestly about how new nurses are often set up to fail: rushed orientation, toxic culture, unsafe staffing, and unrealistic...
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Episode 10: Expectations Vs. Reality
Season 1: Episode 10 | Expectations Vs. Reality We’re diving into the conversations nurses have behind closed doors but rarely say out loud: unsafe staffing, toxic leadership, burnout, and the emotional weight that slowly pushes so many of us away from the bedside. This episode is raw and honest...
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Episode 9: And A Happy New Year
We’re wrapping up the year by doing something a little different.In this upcoming episode, we sat down to reflect on our 2025 episodes — the conversations, the moments, and honestly… the laughs that came with them. It’s light, real, and humorous. If you’ve been listening with us this year, this…
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Episode 8: Murry Chrismuhh
Season 1: Episode 8 Murry Chrismuhh, Call Light Crew! Today’s episode is our official Holiday Special, and we are bringing ALL the festive vibes. Cozy scrubs, Christmas chaos, honesty, faith, and our special guest Kiki joining us for the fun! This episode blends laughter, real conversations, and...
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Episode 7: ER Needs Major PR
Season 1: Episode 7 Welcome back, Call Light Crew! 💙Today’s episode is a mix of real, raw, and festive as we break down why the Emergency Room needs a MAJOR public relations makeover. From 12–24 hour wait times to shift-change messes, we’re talking about what’s really going on and how things…
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Episode 6: Rocking Around Bedside
Season 1: Episode 6 Welcome back, Call Light Crew! 🎉Today’s episode is full of winter vibes, nursing, mental health, Southern traditions, holiday decorating, dream vacations, and a whole lot of laughing through the chaos. #nurselife #healthcare #nursing #nursestory #blacknurses #nursecontent...
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Episode 5: God's Confirmation
Season 1: Episode 5 In today’s episode of Why I Left Bedside, we’re taking you behind the scenes of how this entire podcast came to be — and the God-ordained confirmation that made it all make sense. 🙌🏽 We’re also officially welcoming our supporters as the Call Light Crew (yes, the name is...
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Episode 4: The Turning Point
Season 1: Episode 4 These are our confessionsss 🎶 We are giving you the real reasons why we left bedside this episode, and a story full of twists and turns that you could never predict what will happen next. So buckle up and hit play▶️🔉 #nurselife #healthcare #nursing #nursestory #blacknurses...
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Episode 3, Life at the Bedside: Why Did You Become A Nurse? Comment Below
Season 1: Episode 3 “Y’all wanna know what it’s really like working bedside? Don’t worry, we got you covered this episode 🤫 From wild shifts to heart-melting moments to the stuff nobody talks about, we’re spilling it all. If you’ve ever worked bedside or loved someone who has, you’ll feel every...
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Episode 2: The Making of Joyce and Mae
Season 1: Episode 2 In this episode of our Getting to Know Us segment titled "The Making of Joyce & Mae," we talk about our life as roommates, graduating together, and starting our first travel assignment together. Grab a snack and tune in! Business inquiries: [email protected] Why…
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Episode 1: Getting to Know Us Part 1
Season 1: Episode 1 In our very first episode, we’re taking it all the way back! From our high school days and life before we met in college, to how we became the ultimate nurse besties — you’ll get to know the real us beyond the scrubs. Business Inquiries: [email protected] Why I...
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Season 1 Trailer: Why I Left Bedside
Y'all, it's getting real!!! Be the first to check out our trailer for our brand new podcast, Why I Left Bedside. Click the link tree below to stay in the loop because it's about to go down!!! Stay tuned, coming November 5th.https://linktr.ee/whyileftbedsidepodcast #nurselife #healthcare #nursing...
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Why I Left Bedside is a podcast dedicated to sharing the personal stories of healthcare workers from all around with an emphasis on those who transitioned away from bedside nursing. The show offers insight into alternative career paths, mental health, and a better work-life balance in the healthcare industry.
HOSTED BY
Shelena and Alexandrea
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