90 Days with Nurse Dan

Dan Russell, BSN, RN, CCRN

Welcome to the 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast, a 90 Day journey for the whole person: body, mind and spirit. https://rss.com/podcasts/90-days-with-nurse-dan/ I am a Critical Care Registered Nurse with a background in youth ministry and window cleaning. That last one has nothing to do with the theme of this podcast but I did it for 13 years so if you know anyone who needs their windows cleaned, please don’t call me because I don’t do that anymore. Instead, I’m inviting you on a 90 day journey of physical, mental and spiritual health through the Christian practices of prayer, spiritual reading, meditation and gratitude. I am also going to encourage you exercise at least 3 times per week. In the end, our goal is 3 hours of spiritual devotion and 3 hours of physical exercise per week. And because I believe faith was not meant to be done alone I invite you to find and engage in a local church community. So please follow this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, and join me on a 90 Day journey for the whole person: body, mind and spirit. To support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/90DaysWithNurseDan?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Medical Disclaimer The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Also, no podcast can substitute for a real life church community with the mentorship of a pastor or priest. So I invite you to find an engage in a local church community.

  1. 90 Days with Nurse Dan | Day 90 Finale!

    04/24/2025

    90 Days with Nurse Dan | Day 90 Finale!

    Today is Day 90 of our 90 Days with Nurse Dan journey! This is also our final 30 Day Challenge bonus épisode for those of you who may have missed an exercise this month. Like I’ve said before, our goal is to exercise 12 times every 30 days for a total of 36 times every 90 days. At the end of todays episode, I am going to go over some of the health hacks from the last 90 days to highlight the things that have been beneficial for me in my pursuit of physical and mental health. But first, we are going to dedicate our 20 minutes of spiritual reading to finish reading through the gospel of John. And as always, the bulk of our time today will be spent doing the actual practices of prayer, spiritual reading and gratitude. So let’s get started. References/Recommendations: Jordan B. Peterson Podcast: Masculinity Saves the Weak | Tim Tebow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-b-peterson-podcast/id1184022695?i=1000704354893 5 minutes of prayer, 10 minutes of Bible Reading, 10 minutes of Spiritual reading and 5 minutes of gratitude. As always, we will be praying the Lord’s Prayer, The Serenity Prayer and the Apostles Creed and I have placed links to each of these prayers in the show notes. The Lord’s Prayer (Trespasser Saturday Thursday)https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/images/res/Lords_prayer_print_800.jpg The Serenity Prayerhttps://www.celebraterecovery.ca/prayer-of-serenity/ The Apostles Creedhttps://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-apostles-creed 2 min of meditative breathinghands behind your head or clasp hands behind your back (forces belly breathing and relieves panic)“Willing hands” (extend hands out in receiving position . Pulls you out of anger)20 min of Bible reading: Gospel of John 18:1 (KJV) 5 min of gratitude: 3 things I am thankful for today and why…3 things about the most meaningful experience of my day…30 min of Zone 2 Cardio with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool downBONUS: 20 min of Strength training90 Days with Nurse Day Health Hack Highlights Medical Disclaimer: The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

    1 hr
  2. Take Care of Your Body | 61-90 Day Challenge | 12 of 12

    04/23/2025

    Take Care of Your Body | 61-90 Day Challenge | 12 of 12

    Today we are on Exercise 36 of 36 on our 90 Day journey and 12 of 12 in our final 30 Day Challenge. That means that after this episode, we have completed our goal of exercising 12 times this month and 36 times in 90 days. But if you missed an exercise this month, like I have, we still have our final Day 90 exercise that I will release sometime tonight in anticipation that most people will listen to it Thursday morning, April 24, which will be exactly 90 days from our introduction on Saturday, January 25. But this isn’t about a one and done goal. This is about creating a system that works for lifelong health and vitality for your body, mind and spirit. At the end of today’s episode, i’m going to share something, not from a doctor, not from a nurse or an athlete or nutrition expert, but from a patient. She opened up her heart and shared something that you can only acquire with age and experience. I’m talking about perspective, and I will share her perspective on health with you at the end of today’s spiritual exercise. But first, we are going to continue reading through the gospel of John and we are going to dedicated the full 20 minutes of spiritual reading to the gospel of John for our last three episodes. That means we will be finishing up the gospel of John on our final Day 90 episode. And as always, the bulk of our time today will be spent doing the actual practices of prayer, spiritual reading and gratitude. So let’s get started. 5 minutes of prayer, 10 minutes of Bible Reading, 10 minutes of Spiritual reading and 5 minutes of gratitude. As always, we will be praying the Lord’s Prayer, The Serenity Prayer and the Apostles Creed and I have placed links to each of these prayers in the show notes. The Lord’s Prayer (Sinner Saturday Wednesday)https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/images/res/Lords_prayer_print_800.jpg The Serenity Prayerhttps://www.celebraterecovery.ca/prayer-of-serenity/ The Apostles Creedhttps://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-apostles-creed 2 min of meditative breathing20 min of Bible reading: Gospel of John 14:1 (KJV) 5 min of gratitude: 3 things I am thankful for today and why…3 things about the most meaningful experience of my day…30 min of Zone 2 Cardio with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool downZone 2 Formula: HR at 70-85% of your max as defined by ([220 - age] x 0.7 to 0.85) BONUS: 20 min of Strength training Today’s health hack is…”Take care of your body. It’s all you’ve got.” Medical Disclaimer: The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

    35 min
  3. “Ya, I vin them all” | 61-90 Day Challenge | 11 of 12

    04/22/2025

    “Ya, I vin them all” | 61-90 Day Challenge | 11 of 12

    Today we are on Exercise 35 of 36 on our 90 Day journey and 11 of 12 in our final 30 Day Challenge. At the end of today’s episode, I’m going to talk about muscle, being inspired by an interview with swimmer, surfer and author Bonnie Tsui who just released her new book On Muscle: The stuff that moves us and why it matters. But first, we are going to continue reading the gospel of John and we are going to say farewell to Foxe’s Book of Martyrs because we are going to dedicated the full spiritual reading to the gospel of John. And the bulk of our time today will be spent doing the actual practices of prayer, spiritual reading and gratitude. So let’s get started. References/Recommendations: The Mindbodygreen Podcast: 589. The Deeper Meaning of Muscle for Women, with Bonnie Tsui https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Brex0Wz7aKbC3qRX6DhJG?si=2ECwymOsQ9CQk2xflEytKw Pick up her book: On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters 5 minutes of prayer, 10 minutes of Bible Reading, 10 minutes of Spiritual reading and 5 minutes of gratitude. As always, we will be praying the Lord’s Prayer, The Serenity Prayer and the Apostles Creed and I have placed links to each of these prayers in the show notes. The Lord’s Prayer (Sinner Saturday Wednesday)https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/images/res/Lords_prayer_print_800.jpg The Serenity Prayerhttps://www.celebraterecovery.ca/prayer-of-serenity/ The Apostles Creedhttps://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-apostles-creed 2 min of meditative breathing10 min of Bible reading: Gospel of John 10:1 (KJV)10 min of Spiritual Reading: Gospel of John 12:1 (KJV) 5 min of gratitude: 3 things I am thankful for today and why…3 things about the most meaningful experience of my day…30 min of Zone 2 Cardio with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool downBONUS: 20 min of Strength training Medical Disclaimer: The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

    44 min
  4. Rest is Best…For Testosterone Production and Insulin Sensitivity | 61-90 Day Challenge | 10 of 12

    04/22/2025

    Rest is Best…For Testosterone Production and Insulin Sensitivity | 61-90 Day Challenge | 10 of 12

    Today we are on Exercise 34 of 36 on our 90 Day journey and 10 of 12 in our final 30 Day Challenge. That means we are only 2 more exercises away from completing our 90 day journey after today. At the end of today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how stress and a lack of sleep may be impacting your body’s ability to produce testosterone and respond to insulin. But first, we are going to continue reading the gospel of John and Foxe’s Book of Martyrs written in 1563 by English historian John Foxe. As always, the bulk of our time today will be spent doing the actual practices of prayer, spiritual reading and gratitude. So let’s get started. References/Recommendations: DOAC Podcast: Anti-Aging Expert (Dr Peter Attia) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett/id1291423644?i=1000702456783 Calm Masterclass, Dr Michael Breus, Better Sleep: https://www.calm.com/program/H4-E3ImSjb 5 minutes of prayer, 10 minutes of Bible Reading, 10 minutes of Spiritual reading and 5 minutes of gratitude. As always, we will be praying the Lord’s Prayer, The Serenity Prayer and the Apostles Creed and I have placed links to each of these prayers in the show notes. The Lord’s Prayer (Trespasser Tuesday)https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/images/res/Lords_prayer_print_800.jpg The Serenity Prayerhttps://www.celebraterecovery.ca/prayer-of-serenity/ The Apostles Creedhttps://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-apostles-creed 2 min of meditative breathing10 min of Bible reading: Gospel of John 8:1 (KJV)10 min of Spiritual ReadingFoxe’s Book of Martyrs, by Williams A. Foster (1895), PDF p. 38 https://archive.org/details/ActsAndMonumentsJohnFoxe/page/n7/mode/1up?view=theater 5 min of gratitude: 3 things I am thankful for today and why…3 things about the most meaningful experience of my day…30 min of Zone 2 Cardio with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool downNovice to 5K BONUS: 20 min of Strength training Medical Disclaimer: The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

    49 min
  5. What does the Foxe Say? Turn Tragedy Into Triumph! | 61-90 Day Challenge | 9 of 12

    04/21/2025

    What does the Foxe Say? Turn Tragedy Into Triumph! | 61-90 Day Challenge | 9 of 12

    Today we are on Exercise 33 of 36 on our 90 Day journey and 9 of 12 in our final 30 Day Challenge. That means we are Only 3 more exercises away from completing our 90 day journey after today. But in case you miss an exercise, there will be a bonus make up exercise for us on day 90. At the end of today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how you can turn tragedy into a triumph and your test into a testimony like James Clear, author of atomic Habits and Dr. Mark Hyman. We will also continue reading the gospel of John and Foxe’s Book of Martyrs written in 1563 by English historian John Foxe. As always, the bulk of our time today will be spent doing the actual practices of prayer, spiritual reading and gratitude References/Recommendations: James Clear, Atomic Habits (audio book): https://open.spotify.com/show/40ygvasZaqVMMBkgYoUy8C?si=y3Tjo5rwQcW513SkpxWrZQ Jordan B. Peterson Podcast: 539. The best argument against veganism | Joel Salatin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-b-peterson-podcast/id1184022695?i=1000703931398 5 minutes of prayer, 10 minutes of Bible Reading, 10 minutes of Spiritual reading and 5 minutes of gratitude: The Lord’s Prayer (Debtor Monday)https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/images/res/Lords_prayer_print_800.jpg The Serenity Prayerhttps://www.celebraterecovery.ca/prayer-of-serenity/ The Apostles Creedhttps://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-apostles-creed 2 min of meditative breathing10 min of Bible reading: John 6:1 (KJV)10 min of spiritual reading: Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, by Williams A. Foster (1895), PDF p. 32https://archive.org/details/ActsAndMonumentsJohnFoxe/page/n7/mode/1up?view=theater5 min of gratitude30 min of Zone 2 Cardio with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool down and 20 min of Strength training Support this podcast: https://paypal.me/90DaysWithNurseDan?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Medical Disclaimer: The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

    48 min
  6. It’s The Final Countdown! | 61-90 Day Challenge | 8 of 12

    04/21/2025

    It’s The Final Countdown! | 61-90 Day Challenge | 8 of 12

    Today we are on Exercise 32 of 36 on our 90 Day journey which is also 8 of 12 in our final 30 Day Challenge. That means we are on the home stretch! Only four more exercises away from completing our 90 day journey after today. But again, in case you miss an exercise, there will be a bonus make up exercise for us on day 90. At the end of today’s episode, I’m going to tell you about a great interview I heard between 2 of my favorite health experts and podcast hosts, Andrew Huberman of the Huberman Lab and Dr Mark Hyman of the Daily Pharmacy. I’ll also talk about how much cardio activity the American Heart Association recommends each weak to maintain heart health. We will also continue reading the gospel of John and Foxe’s Book of Martyrs written in 1563 by English historian John Foxe. As always, the bulk of our time today will be spent doing the actual practices of prayer, spiritual reading and gratitude. So let’s get started. References/Recommendations: The Huberman Lab: “how to improve your vitality and heal from disease” with Dr Mark Hyman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000703433069 5 minutes of prayer, 10 minutes of Bible Reading, 10 minutes of Spiritual reading and 5 minutes of gratitude. • The Lord’s Prayer (Debtor Monday) https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/images/res/Lords_prayer_print_800.jpg • The Serenity Prayer https://www.celebraterecovery.ca/prayer-of-serenity/ • The Apostles Creed https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-apostles-creed • 2 min of meditative breathing 1. hands behind your head or clasp hands behind your back (forces belly breathing and relieves panic) 2. “Willing hands” (extend hands out in receiving position . Pulls you out of anger) • 10 min of Bible reading: Gospel of John 5:19 (KJV) • 10 min of Spiritual Reading Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, by Williams A. Foster (1895), PDF p. 28 https://archive.org/details/ActsAndMonumentsJohnFoxe/page/n7/mode/1up?view=theater 5 min of gratitude: • 3 things I am thankful for today and why… • 3 things about the most meaningful experience of my day… • 30 min of Zone 2 Cardio with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool down • BONUS: 20 min of Strength training Medical Disclaimer: The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

    47 min
  7. Let Jesus (and Tumeric) heal your heart | 61-90 Day Challenge | 7 of 12

    04/19/2025

    Let Jesus (and Tumeric) heal your heart | 61-90 Day Challenge | 7 of 12

    Happy Easter! Today we are on Exercise 31 of 36 on our 90 Day journey which is also 7 of 12 in our final 30 Day Challenge. That means we are only 5 exercises away from completing our 90 day body, mind and spirit journey! At the end of today’s episode, I’m gonna talk about how taking turmeric with 95% curcumin based on a recommendation by famous research cardiologist Dr Peter McCullough, helped reverse the heart palpitations that I developed after getting Covid and taking the Covid vaccine. We will also continue reading the gospel of John and Foxe’s Book of Martyrs written in 1563 by English historian John Foxe. As always, the bulk of our time today will be spent doing the actual practices of prayer, spiritual reading and gratitude. So let’s get started. References/Recommendations: The Dr. Hyman Show: Is Bone Broth Worth the Hype? With Marco Canora: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show/id1382804627?i=1000422490421 5 minutes of prayer, 10 minutes of Bible Reading, 10 minutes of Spiritual reading and 5 minutes of gratitude. The Lord’s Prayer (Sinner Saturday)https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/images/res/Lords_prayer_print_800.jpg The Serenity Prayerhttps://www.celebraterecovery.ca/prayer-of-serenity/ The Apostles Creedhttps://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-apostles-creed 2 min of meditative breathinghands behind your head or clasp hands behind your back (forces belly breathing and relieves panic)“Willing hands” (extend hands out in receiving position . Pulls you out of anger)10 min of Bible reading: Gospel of John 4:43 (KJV)10 min of Spiritual ReadingFoxe’s Book of Martyrs, by Williams A. Foster (1895), PDF p. 26 https://archive.org/details/ActsAndMonumentsJohnFoxe/page/n7/mode/1up?view=theater 5 min of gratitude: 3 things I am thankful for today and why…3 things about the most meaningful experience of my day…30 min of Zone 2 Cardio with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool downBONUS: 20 min of Strength trainingMedical Disclaimer: The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

    40 min
  8. How broth healed my joint pain | 61-90 Day Challenge | 6 of 12

    04/17/2025

    How broth healed my joint pain | 61-90 Day Challenge | 6 of 12

    Today we are on Exercise 30 of 36 on our 90 Day journey and 6 of 12 in our final 30 Day Challenge. And in case you miss an exercise, like me, there will be a bonus make up exercise for us on day 90. At the end of today’s episode, I’m gonna talk about how chicken stock and beef stock helped to reverse bursitis in my knees and joint pain in my hands. We will also continue reading the gospel of John and Foxe’s Book of Martyrs written in 1563 by English historian John Foxe. As always, the bulk of our time today will be spent doing the actual practices of prayer, spiritual reading and gratitude. So let’s get started. References/Recommendations: The Dr. Hyman Show: Is Bone Broth Worth the Hype? With Marco Canora: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show/id1382804627?i=1000422490421 5 minutes of prayer, 10 minutes of Bible Reading, 10 minutes of Spiritual reading and 5 minutes of gratitude: The Lord’s Prayer (Trespasser Thursday)https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/images/res/Lords_prayer_print_800.jpg The Serenity Prayerhttps://www.celebraterecovery.ca/prayer-of-serenity/ The Apostles Creedhttps://learn.ligonier.org/articles/the-apostles-creed 2 min of meditative breathing10 min of Bible reading: Gospel of John 3:1 (KJV)10 min of Spiritual ReadingFoxe’s Book of Martyrs, by Williams A. Foster (1895), PDF p. 20 https://archive.org/details/ActsAndMonumentsJohnFoxe/page/n7/mode/1up?view=theater 5 min of gratitude: 3 things I am thankful for today and why…3 things about the most meaningful experience of my day…30 min of Zone 2 Cardio with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool downBONUS: 20 min of Strength trainingToday’s health hack is… How chicken and beef stock healed my bursitis and joint pain. Medical Disclaimer: The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

    45 min

About

Welcome to the 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast, a 90 Day journey for the whole person: body, mind and spirit. https://rss.com/podcasts/90-days-with-nurse-dan/ I am a Critical Care Registered Nurse with a background in youth ministry and window cleaning. That last one has nothing to do with the theme of this podcast but I did it for 13 years so if you know anyone who needs their windows cleaned, please don’t call me because I don’t do that anymore. Instead, I’m inviting you on a 90 day journey of physical, mental and spiritual health through the Christian practices of prayer, spiritual reading, meditation and gratitude. I am also going to encourage you exercise at least 3 times per week. In the end, our goal is 3 hours of spiritual devotion and 3 hours of physical exercise per week. And because I believe faith was not meant to be done alone I invite you to find and engage in a local church community. So please follow this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, and join me on a 90 Day journey for the whole person: body, mind and spirit. To support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/90DaysWithNurseDan?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Medical Disclaimer The 90 Days with Nurse Dan podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor or nurse/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Also, no podcast can substitute for a real life church community with the mentorship of a pastor or priest. So I invite you to find an engage in a local church community.