Shadow Me Next!

Ashley Love
  • 5.0 (28)
  • MEDICINE
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Shadow Me Next! is a podcast where we take you behind the scenes of the medical world. I'm Ashley Love, a Physician Assistant, and I will be sharing my journey in medicine and exploring the lives of various healthcare professionals. Each episode, I'll interview doctors, NPs, PAs, nurses, and allied health workers, uncovering their unique stories, the joys and challenges they face, and what drives them in their careers. Whether you're a pre-med student or simply curious about the healthcare field, we invite you to join us as we take a conversational and personal look into the lives and minds of leaders in Medicine. Access you want, stories you need. You're always invited to Shadow Me Next! Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

  1. From ICU To Helicopter: A Nurse’s 46-Year Fight To Prevent Harm | Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP

    3D AGO

    From ICU To Helicopter: A Nurse’s 46-Year Fight To Prevent Harm | Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP

    A 97% pulse ox can lull anyone into a false sense of safety, until ventilation fails and the patient quietly slips into danger. That tension between what looks stable and what is actually happening runs through our conversation with Dr. Julie Siemers, whose 46 years in nursing span ICU, trauma, helicopter medicine, academia, and leadership. We explore the moments that forged her commitment to advocacy (like the 90‑year‑old man without a family voice) and unpack why preventable harm is not just tragic, but systemic and solvable. We walk through failure to rescue in plain language: failure to recognize, failure to act, and failure to communicate. Julie shares her “seven pillars” that anchor clinical judgment: vital signs, neuro assessment, labs and critical values, hydration and intake/output, diagnostics, communication, and escalation, showing how small signals add up hours before a crash. We dig into oxygenation versus ventilation, why respiratory rate is an early warning sign, and how opioids and sleep apnea can create a perfect storm, even when SpO2 looks good. Culture matters as much as protocols. From air medical missions where airway and safety beat speed, to interprofessional exercises where authority gradients surface early, Julie argues that respect, clarity, and closed‑loop communication are life‑saving tools. We talk about simulation that builds confidence under pressure, Lifebeat Solutions focused courses that retrain judgment in one‑hour bites, and the readiness gap across professions that puts patients at risk. Families are part of the safety team. You’ll learn how to ask sharper questions, use CUS words (Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safety issue), work the chain of command, and even choose safer hospitals with public safety grades. It’s a practical, human roadmap for anyone who wants to catch deterioration sooner, speak up with impact, and make care safer shift by shift, conversation by conversation. To learn more, please visit: drjuliesiemers.com Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! Mock Interviews: shadowmenext.com/mock-interviews Personal Statement Review: shadowmenext.com/personal-statement Free Downloads: shadowmenext.com/free-downloads Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

    32 min
  2. From Exam Rooms To Academia: A PA’s Purpose-Driven Path | Dr. Kenneth Bothelo, DMSc, PA-C

    DEC 15

    From Exam Rooms To Academia: A PA’s Purpose-Driven Path | Dr. Kenneth Bothelo, DMSc, PA-C

    We start with a simple question: what is your why?  Today we sit down with Dr. Ken Botelho, a seasoned primary care PA and the founding director behind a new Doctor of Medical Science program, to explore how purpose, presence, and mentorship shape better clinicians and healthier teams. From the first lab review of the morning to the final patient call, he shows how showing up as a human can stabilize more than symptoms. We dig into the realities of primary care right now: musculoskeletal injuries at the front door, diabetes and cardiometabolic risk on the rise, and anxiety and depression woven through many visits. With psychiatric access limited, primary care becomes the first line, demanding both clinical confidence and emotional skill. Ken shares how small choices (language, pacing, asking one more question) unlock trust and lead to better decisions. He also spotlights the hidden engines of the clinic: front desk teams, medical assistants, and call center staff who set the tone and carry the follow-through that make or break outcomes. Then we step into education and leadership. Ken explains how the DMSc can elevate a PA’s career by formalizing mentorship, recognizing transition-to-practice learning, and turning precepting into structured academic credit. Teaching is a performance enhancer; it forces clarity, protects professionalism, and reveals the nuance we usually process silently. You’ll hear practical examples, like when to drop the white coat to build rapport, how to read the room, and why knowing a patient’s story changes the plan before the chief complaint is finished. We close with a Quality Question worth keeping in your pocket: what is your why? Use it to unfreeze an interview answer, reset a tough visit, or guide a leadership decision. If this conversation gave you something useful, follow Shadow Me Next, subscribe for new episodes, and share it with a pre-health friend.  You can find out more about Dr. Botelho at his LinkedIn page Or visit The College of St. Scholastica directly. Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! Mock Interviews: shadowmenext.com/mock-interviews Personal Statement Review: shadowmenext.com/personal-statement Free Downloads: shadowmenext.com/free-downloads Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

    29 min
  3. More Than Colonoscopies: The Multiverse of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Dr. Doug Adler, MD

    DEC 8

    More Than Colonoscopies: The Multiverse of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Dr. Doug Adler, MD

    Curiosity is a skill, and it can carry a medical career farther than raw talent. We sit down with interventional gastroenterologist Dr. Doug Adler to unpack 30 years of change in training, technology, and the mindset it takes to serve patients well. From the rise of gap years and research-heavy applications to the moment you realize you’re responsible for another human life, Doug brings candid advice and memorable stories that cut through the noise. We dig into why GI is now one of the most in-demand specialties: broad organ systems, high-impact procedures, and advances that turned yesterday’s surgeries into today’s same-day endoscopy. Dr. Adler breaks down important techniques, evolving devices, and the practical realities of staying current so you never become the clinician practicing like it’s 1998.  For students and early clinicians, the conversation turns to professionalism and presence. Everything is part of the interview: your tone, pacing, clothing, and judgment under mild pressure. You’ll get a simple exercise to test whether your delivery inspires TRUST. And because a full life fuels better medicine, Doug opens up about flying single‑engine planes and writing about aerospace, space exploration, and the people who inspired him as a kid. More about Dr. Adler at:  podcast: GIE  X (twitter): @DouglasAdlerMD Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! Mock Interviews: shadowmenext.com/mock-interviews Personal Statement Review: shadowmenext.com/personal-statement Free Downloads: shadowmenext.com/free-downloads Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

    32 min
  4. How Functional And Integrative Medicine Restore Real Health | Dr. Aimee Duffy, MD

    DEC 1

    How Functional And Integrative Medicine Restore Real Health | Dr. Aimee Duffy, MD

    Connect with Dr. Duffy at: aimeeduffymd.com Feeling “fine” on paper but worn out in real life? We sit down to virtually shadow Dr. Amiee Duffy, a board-certified family physician and founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine. Dr. Duffy traded seven-minute visits for two-hour conversations and a root-cause approach that helps patients actually feel well. Her journey from delivering babies and teaching residents to building an integrative, functional practice reveals how time, testing, and trust can change outcomes. We learn crucial definitions so you can navigate Medicine with clarity: what board certification means, how integrative medicine blends modalities like nutrition, PT, and talk therapy into conventional care, and why functional medicine pushes deeper to restore physiology. Dr. Duffy explains how bioidentical hormones, advanced stool and cortisol testing, and inflammation markers can uncover why “normal” labs still leave people tired, foggy, and inflamed. She shares the turning point after the Women’s Health Initiative, the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all hormone fear, and the practical safeguards that keep therapy both effective and safe. She explains why your gut health matters. We connect microbiome balance, barrier integrity, and nutrient absorption to immune function, brain fog, insulin resistance, and hormone stability. You’ll hear how addressing the gut often unlocks better sleep, steadier mood, and true metabolic change, even when GI symptoms aren’t obvious. We also talk career flexibility for trainees and clinicians: why pre-education, structured wellness programs, and a systems approach help patients commit and thrive, and how longer visits make space for the science and the story. It's access you want and stories you need. You're always invited to Shadow Me Next!  Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! Mock Interviews: shadowmenext.com/mock-interviews Personal Statement Review: shadowmenext.com/personal-statement Free Downloads: shadowmenext.com/free-downloads Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

    33 min
  5. From Standard Medical Protocols To Curiosity-Driven Care | Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD

    NOV 24

    From Standard Medical Protocols To Curiosity-Driven Care | Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD

    To learn more about Dr. Aaron Hartman, visit: aaronhartmanmd.com Dr. Aaron Hartman—triple board certified in family, integrative, and functional medicine—walks us through his path from military rounds and high-volume private practice to a more deliberate, patient-first model.  We unpack how evidence-based medicine lost two of its three legs, why publication bias distorts what we read, and how overlooked data from neuromodulation, nutrition, and environmental health can outpace costly procedures. From a $300 stim device that relaxed spasticity and avoided a $400k surgery, to low-dose naltrexone for neuroinflammation, to butyrate’s modern biochemical validation of an ancient insight, we connect research to real-world wins. You’ll hear how he rebuilt clinic life around longer visits, smaller panels, and a foundation of sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, and micronutrient, and then layered in precision labs, peptides, hyperbaric oxygen, and targeted devices when needed. W e talk candidly about mitochondrial toxicity from common drugs, the gut microbiome’s role in medication metabolism, and the hidden costs of “that’s just how it is." Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! Mock Interviews: shadowmenext.com/mock-interviews Personal Statement Review: shadowmenext.com/personal-statement Free Downloads: shadowmenext.com/free-downloads Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

    37 min
  6. From Bedside To Bedrock: Why Sexual Health Is Healthcare | Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP

    NOV 17

    From Bedside To Bedrock: Why Sexual Health Is Healthcare | Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP

    Want a front-row seat to the human side of sexual health and urology? We sit down with Dr. Stephanie “Dr. Z” Zwonitzer, a urology and sexual health nurse practitioner, to explore how candor, education, and empathy turn the most awkward appointments into moments of relief and real progress. From the first conversation to the follow-up high five, Dr. Z shows how evidence-based care—and a little humor—can rebuild confidence, intimacy, and connection. We trace her path from ICU nurse to doctor of nursing practice and unpack the decision to move from carrying out orders to understanding the why behind them. Along the way, we widen the lens on what urology actually covers: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low testosterone, prostate care and BPH, overactive bladder, recurrent UTIs, Peyronie’s disease, pelvic pain, and the genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Dr. Z explains how she tailors treatment across ages and goals, collaborating with surgeons on implants and reconstructive options while championing lifestyle, relationship dynamics, and mental health as part of the plan. You’ll hear pragmatic strategies for making vulnerable topics feel safe, managing time in a high-volume clinic without losing the human touch, and navigating patient research from Google to AI with respect and clarity. We talk wins that matter—finishing a hike without scouting for bathrooms, restoring erections after years of frustration, and replacing shame with knowledge. Plus, a student-focused segment on tough interview questions and why owning mistakes builds trust and resilience. If you care about sexual wellness, urology, and whole-person care, this conversation delivers practical insights and a refreshing dose of honesty. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to tell us what sexual health myth you want us to tackle next. To learn more about Dr. Z:  Podcast: Between the Sheets Website: betweenthesheetswithdrz.com Instagram: @betweenthesheetswithdrz Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! Mock Interviews: shadowmenext.com/mock-interviews Personal Statement Review: shadowmenext.com/personal-statement Free Downloads: shadowmenext.com/free-downloads Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

    27 min
  7. Medicine, Motherhood, And The Art Of Asking For Help | Dr. Kristen Cain, MD

    NOV 10

    Medicine, Motherhood, And The Art Of Asking For Help | Dr. Kristen Cain, MD

    The most powerful moments in medicine often unfold after the diagnosis, in the quiet where plans are made and hope is rebuilt. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Kristen Cain, a physician who is double board certified in OBGYN and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She traces a winding path from a mismatched residency to a specialty that blends precise science with unmatched patient care.  We walk through how Dr. Cain leads two clinics while keeping patient education clear and compassionate, from first consults to delivering hard news and reframing the next step. She takes us inside the embryology lab, spotlighting the skilled scientists whose fine motor control and calm focus power modern fertility breakthroughs like preimplantation genetic testing and embryo assessment.  One powerful moment of this conversation is a simple idea: do only what only you can do, and get help for the rest. Dr. Cain shares how she merged medicine and motherhood by auditing tasks, delegating strategically, and setting boundaries that protect energy for work that matters and family that needs her. She also offers concrete guidance on negotiating job terms early, building supportive teams at home and in clinic, and saying yes with intention. To learn more about Dr. Cain, connect with her at:  Website: www.drkristencain.com (Check out her free guide!!) Instagram: @drkcain LinkedIn: Kristen Cain MD Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! Mock Interviews: shadowmenext.com/mock-interviews Personal Statement Review: shadowmenext.com/personal-statement Free Downloads: shadowmenext.com/free-downloads Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

    37 min
  8. The Care We Need Requires More Than Medicine | Dr. Monique Nugent, MD

    NOV 3

    The Care We Need Requires More Than Medicine | Dr. Monique Nugent, MD

    What if the most important part of your hospital stay happens after you leave? We sit down with a seasoned hospitalist who treats complex conditions on the floor and still argues that health is mostly made at home, at work, and in the community. From refeeding syndrome and new-onset renal failure to the familiar rhythms of CHF and COPD, she shows how the real challenge isn’t just diagnosing accurately, it’s designing a plan that survives insurance hurdles, pharmacy costs, transportation gaps, and the realities of daily life. We'll step inside the team-based engine of inpatient care: bedside nurses who catch subtle changes, therapists who prevent setbacks with the right equipment and diet choices, and case managers who translate a great medical plan into something you can actually access. We talk plainly about burnout, the limits of what a prescription can fix, and why a policy lens helped convert her frustration into a Harvard degree. Her career path wasn’t straight. She moved from neuroscience to psychiatry to internal medicine, rejected the ICU after listening to her body’s signals, and found a home in hospital medicine. That honesty becomes practical guidance for students: keep moving forward, define today’s answer, and trust resilience over perfection. We also spotlight her book, Prescription For Admission, a patient-first guide to navigating hospital stays, asking better questions, and preparing for a safe return home. Finally, we tackle the chaos of health advice on social media. Learn how to decide who deserves your trust, what evidence literacy looks like, and how to align sources with your values without falling for trends. If you care about safer discharges, smarter care plans, and credible information in a noisy world, this conversation will change how you think about the hospital and about health itself.  To connect with Dr. Monique Nugent:  LinkedIn: moniquenugent-mdmph/ Instagram: the_happiest_hospitalist TikTok: Mnugent-happiesthospitalist Amazon: Prescription for Admission Podcast: Prescription for Admission Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! Mock Interviews: shadowmenext.com/mock-interviews Personal Statement Review: shadowmenext.com/personal-statement Free Downloads: shadowmenext.com/free-downloads Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

    35 min
See All (57)

Trailer

5
out of 5
28 Ratings

About

Shadow Me Next! is a podcast where we take you behind the scenes of the medical world. I'm Ashley Love, a Physician Assistant, and I will be sharing my journey in medicine and exploring the lives of various healthcare professionals. Each episode, I'll interview doctors, NPs, PAs, nurses, and allied health workers, uncovering their unique stories, the joys and challenges they face, and what drives them in their careers. Whether you're a pre-med student or simply curious about the healthcare field, we invite you to join us as we take a conversational and personal look into the lives and minds of leaders in Medicine. Access you want, stories you need. You're always invited to Shadow Me Next! Want to be a guest on Shadow Me Next!? Send Ashley Love a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175073392605879105bc831fc

Information

  • Creator
    Ashley Love
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Shadow Me Next!
  • Show Website
    Shadow Me Next!