Call the Nurse

Call The Nurse Podcast with Mindie Antebi
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Call the Nurse is your go-to podcast for practical advice and soul guidance from Mindie, a critical care nurse with 15+ years of experience. From navigating family dynamics and raising a neurodivergent child to setting boundaries and healing old wounds, Mindie brings real, raw, and relatable wisdom. You’ll walk away from each episode feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to tackle whatever life throws your way. Whether you’re searching for answers or just need a compassionate voice to guide you, Mindie is always on call. When life gets messy, sometimes you just have to Call the Nurse!

  1. Aug 7

    Episode 26- Life Support: Autism, Mental Health & Finding Hope | A Mother & Daughter Conversation

    Content note: This episode contains discussions of suicidal thoughts and self-harm. If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care. In this deeply personal episode of Call the Nurse, I sit down with my daughter, Haylie, as she shares her journey through autism, mental health struggles, and one of the darkest chapters of her life. As a nurse, I could save my patients but not my own daughter. Together, we revisit the difficult decisions our family faced—including sending her to a therapeutic boarding school in Utah—and hear, for the first time, Haylie's perspective on how those choices ultimately helped save her life. We also talk about: What it's really like living with autismCommon misconceptions about the autism spectrumDepression, hopelessness, and finding the will to live againThe therapist who made a lasting impactThe parent-child relationship during crisisFinding hope after your darkest moments This episode wasn't easy to record, and it wasn't easy to decide to share. But if our family's story helps one person feel less alone—or gives one parent hope to keep fighting for their child—then every vulnerable moment is worth it. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, healthcare professional, someone navigating autism, or anyone struggling with mental health, we hope this conversation reminds you that healing is possible, hope can return, and no one should have to walk these journeys alone. Thank you for being here, for listening with an open heart, and for helping us continue to break the stigma surrounding autism and mental health. Because sometimes the conversations that are hardest to have are the ones that save lives. ❤️ 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com

  2. Jul 7

    Episode 25- Pain Beyond Prescriptions with Pain Management Physician, Dr. Thomas Nasser

    What if pain isn't just something to treat—but something to understand? In this episode of Call the Nurse,I sit down with Dr. Thomas Nasser, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and highly regarded for his expertise in Pain Management. He is also one of the founding partners of AVORS Medical Group in Lancaster, CA, alongside my husband Dr. Alon Antebi. In this conversation we explore the complex relationship between physical pain, emotional suffering, and the human experience. Dr. Nasser shares why he believes some of the most important medicine happens when we slow down long enough to truly listen. We discuss why compassionate doctors often run behind schedule, why telling someone "it's all in your head" can be deeply harmful, and how pain can persist even when scans and tests don't provide clear answers. Together, we explore: Why pain is always real—even when the cause isn’t obviousThe connection between the brain, nervous system, trauma, anxiety, and chronic painInnovative approaches to pain management beyond medicationHow physicians balance science with compassionWhen emotional healing becomes part of physical healingWhy caring for patients sometimes means abandoning the clockThe importance of partnering with mental health professionals to treat the whole person Dr. Nasser also shares insights shaped not only by decades of medical experience, but by his own personal journey through profound loss and life's unexpected challenges. Whether you're living with chronic pain, caring for someone who is, or you're a healthcare professional trying to care for others without losing yourself, this conversation is a powerful reminder that healing begins with being seen, heard, and believed. Because sometimes the greatest gift a healthcare provider can give isn't another prescription—it's the words: "I believe you're hurting." If this episode resonates with you, please follow Call the Nurse, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that their pain is real—and they don't have to face it alone. Connect with Mindie! 🎙️ IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast Email: Callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Want to know more about Dr. Thomas Nasser or get a consultation??! Go to https://www.avorsmedgroup.com/thomas-s-nasser

  3. May 28

    Episode 24- Midlife is a Calling, Not a Crisis

    One year ago, Call the Nurse was just an idea — a quiet knowing inside me that there was something more I was meant to say beyond the walls of the hospital. In this deeply personal anniversary episode, I sit down with my coach, mentor, and dear friend, Liz Svatek — the woman who helped me finally stop playing small and launch this podcast. Liz is a mindset mastery teacher, a rapid transformation coach, and the host of The Liz Svatek Show—a globally ranked top 1% podcast. Together, we talk about midlife awakening, radical personal responsibility, inner child healing, and what it really means to keep evolving instead of shrinking as we age. This conversation dives into the deeper work so many women avoid — the healing beneath the success, the patterns beneath the pain, and the childhood wounds that quietly shape how we show up in relationships, motherhood, work, and even the way we care for ourselves. Liz shares powerful insights on why learning keeps us alive, why women in midlife often disconnect from themselves, and how expansion is still possible no matter your age or season of life. We also discuss what it means to stop abandoning yourself, reclaim your voice, and finally give the younger version of you the safety, compassion, and love she may have never received. This episode is raw, honest, emotional, and deeply aligned with the heart of Call the Nurse: life support for the stories that don’t make it in the chart. If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or like you’ve lost pieces of yourself while caring for everyone else… this conversation is your reminder that healing is possible, your story still matters, and your growth is not over. In many ways, it may just be beginning. 🤍 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Liz! IG: @lizsvatek https://www.lizsvatek.com Liz’s Book- Finding Your Diamonds https://a.co/d/064t3JgS The Liz Svatek Show https://open.spotify.com/show/6HyfoKeFfVkNBC92ju4HcZ?si=-5xhhYQdSUevPRqO77RdRQ Thank you to our sponsor, Alano Massi, CFP-Founder & Managing Director of Palm Capital Management He is also author of "Lasting Wealth: Mastering Essential Knowledge For Retirement Planning" ⁠⁠https://www.palmcm.com/⁠⁠ To Buy "Lasting Wealth" Click here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/0cZuhykZ⁠⁠

  4. May 21

    Episode 23-Through the Eyes of a Surgeon & the Heart of a Husband: Hormones, Bone Health, and Supporting Women Through Midlife

    In this deeply personal episode of Call the Nurse, Mindie sits down with her husband, orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Alon Antebi, for an honest conversation about bone health, hormones, aging, and the reality of navigating perimenopause together. From what Alon sees firsthand in surgery to what Mindie has experienced physically, emotionally, and mentally during this season of life, this episode bridges medicine and marriage in a raw and relatable way. They discuss osteoporosis, hip fractures, stress, hormone shifts, and the powerful ways our bodies keep score over time. But beyond the medicine, this episode explores something even deeper: what happens when a surgeon who is trained to fix people realizes he cannot “fix” the woman he loves. A conversation about partnership, listening, healing, identity, and learning to walk through midlife changes together — one honest conversation at a time. 🎙️ 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Dr. Alon Antebi! IG & TikTok: @antebiortho Facebook: Antebi Orthopedics https://www.avorsmedgroup.com/alon-antebi Thank you to our sponsor, Alano Massi, CFP-Founder & Managing Director of Palm Capital Management He is also author of "Lasting Wealth: Mastering Essential Knowledge For Retirement Planning" ⁠⁠⁠https://www.palmcm.com/⁠⁠⁠ To Buy "Lasting Wealth" Click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/0cZuhykZ⁠⁠⁠

  5. Apr 30

    Episode 22- Healing Within: The Power of Your Own Breath

    In this episode of Call the Nurse, Mindie sits down with Vaughn Pierro—Breathwork healer, Creator of the Holy Breath Method™ & Host of The Cosmic Healing Podcast—to explore the connection between breath, the nervous system, and emotional healing. With over 23 years of experience as a massage therapist, Vaughn shares how her work evolved from hands-on bodywork into guiding women through breath work, helping them safely release stored emotions and reconnect with their bodies. Mindie opens up about her own initial skepticism—and how experiencing breath work firsthand shifted her understanding of healing beyond traditional medicine. Together, they discuss: ​How breath work impacts the nervous system​Why the body won’t release anything it’s not ready for​The importance of safety and trust in the healing process​Emotional patterns stored in the body​Why so many women feel disconnected—and how to come back to themselvesWhether you’re curious, skeptical, or already on your healing journey, this conversation offers a grounded look at how breath can become a powerful tool for awareness, regulation, and healing. 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Vaughn! IG: @vaughnpierro https://www.vaughnpierro.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, Alano Massi, CFP-Founder & Managing Director of Palm Capital Management He is also author of "Lasting Wealth: Mastering Essential Knowledge For Retirement Planning" ⁠⁠https://www.palmcm.com/⁠⁠ To Buy "Lasting Wealth" Click here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/0cZuhykZ⁠⁠

  6. Apr 16

    Episode 21- From Bedside to Building a Business: A Nurse's Reinvention

    What happens when a nurse walks away from the bedside… and builds something entirely her own? This week on Call the Nurse, I’m sitting down with my longtime friend and former coworker, Amy Springer. We spent over a decade working side by side in the hospital—long shifts, endless chaos, and a whole lot of laughter in between. But a few years ago, she made the decision so many nurses think about… and actually left. Now, she’s built a thriving business in aesthetics, IV therapy, and wellness—helping women feel strong, confident, and supported in a completely different way. In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to leave the hospital, the identity shift that comes with it, and how she balances being a business owner, a mom, and a wife. We also get into the truth behind some of the fastest-growing trends in wellness right now—GLP-1s, peptides, IV therapy—and why where you get these treatments matters more than people think. This conversation is about more than beauty or business.It’s about evolution.It’s about redefining what care looks like.And it’s about giving yourself permission to build a life that actually feels good. Because sometimes… the most powerful thing you can do is answer the call in a new way. 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Amy! IG: @VitalityIVT https://vitalityivt.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, Alano Massi, CFP-Founder & Managing Director of Palm Capital Management He is also author of "Lasting Wealth: Mastering Essential Knowledge For Retirement Planning" ⁠https://www.palmcm.com/⁠ To Buy "Lasting Wealth" Click here: ⁠https://a.co/d/0cZuhykZ⁠

  7. Mar 26

    Episode 20- 100 Years of Wisdom- and What We All Need to Know

    This episode almost didn’t happen. Five years ago in Florida, I gave up my seat to a woman waiting outside a restaurant. We started talking, and something about her stayed with me—but I almost left it at that. Instead, I went back to find her. That woman is Faith. What began as a simple moment turned into something neither of us expected—we became family, meeting each other at a time when we both needed it most. And we talk about this in the episode… how much would have been lost for both of us if I hadn’t gone back before leaving that night. Still full of life and living independently, Faith sat down with me in a Florida studio at 100 years old to share what a CENTURY of Life has shown her. She’s lived through decades of change, yet one thing she feels deeply is what we’ve lost along the way: real human connection. From stories of the Rat Pack era to her honest thoughts on today’s world, Faith doesn’t give a list of rules—she offers something more meaningful: A way of seeing life. A reminder of what we forget. And a perspective most of us don’t slow down long enough to hear. Her message is simple:Live. Laugh. Love. But after 100 years of life… it becomes something much deeper. This episode is about connection, presence, and the small moments we almost miss—the ones that end up changing everything. 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsor, Alano Massi, CFP-Founder & Managing Director of Palm Capital Management He is also author of Lasting Wealth: Mastering Essential Knowledge For Retirement Planning https://www.palmcm.com/ To Buy His Book Click here: https://a.co/d/0cZuhykZ

  8. Mar 12

    Episode 19- Dads, Daughters & Divorce | An Honest Stepmom–Stepdaughter Conversation

    In this episode of Call the Nurse, I’m stepping into this conversation not as a nurse or a host — but as a stepmom. I’m sitting down with my stepdaughter, Emily, for an honest and vulnerable dialogue about what it was like experiencing her parents’ divorce as a teenage girl — almost 14 — and as an older sister who felt a quiet responsibility to protect her younger brother. There’s a different kind of sensitivity when these conversations happen between a stepmother and stepdaughter. This isn’t about blame or rewriting history. It’s about creating space for a daughter’s voice — even when that voice reflects seasons that were complex, emotional, and imperfect. Emily shares: • What she remembers feeling during the divorce • The weight of being “the strong one” • Growing up with a driven, intense surgeon dad • Gaining step-sisters and blending families • Watching our family navigate difficult seasons • When she began seeing her father as a person, not just “Dad” We also talk openly about something that doesn’t get discussed enough — what teen girls truly need from their dads. Especially during divorce. Especially during puberty. Especially in the awkward years when fathers may feel unsure how to stay close. Emily offers insight into what presence looks like, what distance feels like, and how a father’s engagement — or absence — can shape a daughter’s confidence, relationships, and sense of safety for years to come. This conversation holds both strength and softness. It models what it means for a stepmom and stepdaughter to sit down with humility, respect, and truth. If you’re raising daughters, navigating divorce, blending families, or simply trying to understand the emotional landscape of teen girls, this episode will meet you with honesty and compassion. 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Advanced Imaging Center! All your imaging needs under one roof such as : -MRI -CT -Nuclear Medicine -Bone Density -XRay 💻Visit their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://aicscan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a full list of their services! 📞Call to Schedule: 661-949-8111 Advanced Imaging Center: Bringing Clarity to the Moments that Matter!

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Call the Nurse is your go-to podcast for practical advice and soul guidance from Mindie, a critical care nurse with 15+ years of experience. From navigating family dynamics and raising a neurodivergent child to setting boundaries and healing old wounds, Mindie brings real, raw, and relatable wisdom. You’ll walk away from each episode feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to tackle whatever life throws your way. Whether you’re searching for answers or just need a compassionate voice to guide you, Mindie is always on call. When life gets messy, sometimes you just have to Call the Nurse!

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    Call The Nurse Podcast with Mindie Antebi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
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