In this episode of the Main Character Podcast, I sit down with powerhouse nurse practitioner Renee who’s walked the winding road of healthcare—from cardiac units to hospice care, from nursing school struggles to building a practice rooted in holistic healing. We talk about what it means to serve others in a broken medical system while still staying rooted in faith, family, and personal truth.
She opens up about the impact of nutrition, herbalism, and alternative medicine in her journey—and why supplements, stress, and spirituality might be more connected than we think. We explore how faith guided her through burnout, doctoral research, and the chaos of the pandemic, and how her work now centers on integrating body, mind, and spirit in real, practical ways.
But this episode isn’t just about medicine. It’s about marriage. About strength and softness. About women holding space for men, and what it takes to love and lead well—at home and in the world. We talk about the Holy Spirit’s whispers, the weight of caregiving, the need for vulnerability, and the kind of deep rest and communication that real relationships require.
If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying too much, questioning your calling, or craving healing that touches more than just the physical—you’ll feel seen here.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Main Character Podcast
05:09 Conferences and Networking in Healthcare
14:51 Family Dynamics and Upbringing
23:23 Herbal Medicine and Gardening
28:57 Integrative Medicine and Personal Experiences
34:35 Holistic Care in Nursing
39:55 Innovative Treatments: Hyperbaric Chambers and Vitamin Infusions
45:24 The Role of Trust in Nursing Education
56:00 Leadership and Advocacy in Nursing
01:01:08 Navigating Nursing Education and Career Paths
01:06:08 Challenges and Triumphs During the Pandemic
01:13:06 The Rewards of Hospice Care
01:23:07 The Importance of Stress Screening in Healthcare
01:31:00 The Burden of Stress in Healthcare
01:37:00 The Role of Mental Health in Holistic Care
01:42:58 The Journey to Opening a Holistic Clinic
02:01:33 Foundation of Strength and Power
02:07:39 The Journey of Healing and Leadership
02:18:00 Hearing the Holy Spirit
02:23:06 Overcoming Marriage Challenges and Growth
02:32:44 The Importance of Communication in Relationships
02:38:51 The Need for Rest and Intimacy with God
02:49:11 Finding Joy in Partnership and Shared Experiences
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