Bad Decisions

Latest Episodes:

I Lost My Job: Part 2 Apr 28, 2020

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This week, I continue the story of how I lost my job as a nurse in New York City. Learning lessons is a difficult pill to swallow, as is losing the comfort and security of the place you’ve called home for many years.

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I Lost My Job: Part 1 Apr 21, 2020

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I know what you see when you Google, and I know what you saw on TV. But I want to take you back and give you the honest background of the story of how I lost my job.

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Favorite Episode: 'Challenges and Growth' with Nicole Angemi Apr 14, 2020

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This week, we're playing back some of our favorite episodes!

Nicole Angemi, MS, PA (ASCP), opens up about one of her bad decisions which brought her not only many challenges, but also a stern lesson in how to grow up quickly at a young age. We also touch on some interesting perspectives about growing up in the 90’s, channeling your initiative, putting the work in, and the importance of transparency and representation on social media.

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https://www.instagram.com/mrs_angemi

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Favorite Episode: Toxic Positivity Apr 07, 2020

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While Katie is tirelessly serving as a medical professional during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're playing back some of our favorite episodes.

Toxic positivity: so prevalent on social media. It’s turned into such a “trending topic” that we have forgotten that acknowledging negative emotions and working through them is part of being a healthy human.

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Listener Submission: 'Toxic Work Environments & Burnout' with @WholeLifeNurse Mar 31, 2020

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Kelsey (@WholeLifeNurse) opens up about her experience working in toxic work environments, dealing with bullies at work, and handling unsupportive management, which eventually led to her burnout. However, this taught her so many lessons which opened up many doors to where she is today. This episode touches on many valuable tips on how to identify toxic work environments and burnout as well as steps to take to save your peace of mind.

Connect with @WholeLifeNurse:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifenurse

Connect with Katie:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke

Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com

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Something Light (because we all need it right now) Mar 24, 2020

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There have been some pretty heavy and emotional episodes lately, so I wanted to change it up a little this week and do something light-hearted, but also very valuable, i.e. revealing the contents of my refrigerator.

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Egg Freezing Fiasco: Part 2 Mar 17, 2020

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The second chapter in my egg freezing fiasco. But don’t worry, there are some big tipping points ahead.

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Listener Submission: 'Reporting Bullies' with @NikTheNurse Mar 12, 2020

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The first listener-submitted episode is here! Today, I talk with @NikTheNurse about her experience reporting bullies at work.

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https://www.instagram.com/nikthenurse

Connect with Katie:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke

Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com

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Egg Freezing Fiasco: Part 1 Mar 10, 2020

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I never thought about fertility in my twenties, because during my twenties nobody talked about fertility issues, and more specifically, "freezing your eggs." So, by the time I found myself considering possible children in my future, I was 36 and faced with challenges I would have never expected.

Connect with Katie:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke

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Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com

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'Much More Than Google Search Results' with Danielle Maltby Mar 03, 2020

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This week, I sit down with D Maltby, NICU RN and host of The WoMed podcast. We talk about what it’s like to grow beyond the page 1 Google search results, pursue your passions away from the beside, and process the trauma of her fiancé's sudden death.

Connect with Danielle:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmmaltby/

Connect with Katie:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekatieduke

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekatieduke

Website - https://www.katiedukeonline.com

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