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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. 2d ago

    Episode 29-A Nurse’s Menopause Journey: Hormones, HRT & the Answers Women Are Searching For

    What happens when the hormones that have supported your body for decades begin to shift—and suddenly you don’t recognize yourself anymore? In this episode of Call the Nurse, I sit down with my own gynecologist, Dr. Edwin Ramirez, for a conversation that is both deeply personal and incredibly educational. We walk through my own hormone journey, the symptoms that made me realize something was changing, and how Dr. Ramirez’s expertise has guided me through menopause and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Ramirez breaks down the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone and how fluctuations can affect sleep, mood, energy, libido, brain fog, muscle, bone health and overall well-being. We also tackle one of the biggest questions in menopause care: Do hormone labs actually matter—or should treatment be based primarily on symptoms? We talk about why so many women struggle to get answers, why some physicians are hesitant to prescribe or even discuss HRT, and the history behind the fear of hormones and breast cancer. Dr. Ramirez shares why he continued offering hormone therapy to appropriately selected patients even during the years when many clinicians stopped prescribing, and how the conversation around the evidence has evolved. And because he’s also my doctor, we get personal. We discuss my changing labs, different forms of hormone replacement, what has and hasn’t worked for me, and the reality that finding the right treatment isn’t always a straight line. If you’ve ever thought, “I know something has changed in my body, but no one seems to be listening,” this conversation is for you. 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Dr. Ramirez! https://www.rassettigynecology.com

  2. Sep 18

    Episode 28- Pinkie Swear: Healing the Little Girl Within

    What if the woman you are today is still carrying the little girl you once were? This week on Call the Nurse, I sit down with filmmaker, writer, and director Monique Impagliazzo for a vulnerable conversation about the inspiration behind the script for her future film Pinkie Swear—and the inner work that led her back to her younger self. We talk about the wounds we carry from childhood, the ways they can quietly show up in our adult relationships, careers, motherhood, perfectionism, and people-pleasing—and why healing doesn’t always mean something terrible had to happen to us. Monique shares what it means to reconnect with your inner little girl, listen to what she still needs, and begin giving her the safety, compassion, and voice she may not have had growing up. Because sometimes moving forward isn’t about becoming someone new. Sometimes it’s about going back for the little girl you left behind—and making her a new promise. This is a conversation about storytelling, self-discovery, generational healing, and finally learning to become the woman your younger self needed. 🎙️Connect with Mindie! IG: @callthenursepodcast TikTok: @callthenursepodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CallTheNursePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: callthenursepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Monique! https://www.manifestingproductions.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio More info about Pinkie Swear: https://manifestingproductions.allyrafundraising.com/

  3. Aug 27

    Episode 27- A Nurse, A New Heart & A Second Chance at Life

    What happens when the caregiver suddenly becomes the one who needs care? ❤️‍🩹 This week on Call the Nurse, I sit down with my coworker and fellow nurse, Bailey Saleumvong, RN-BC, MSN, whose life took an unimaginable turn when he went from caring for patients to becoming critically ill himself—and ultimately needing a heart transplant. Bailey shares so vulnerably about the fear, the uncertainty, the loss of control, and what it feels like to understand too much medically while also trying to simply be the patient. But what stayed with me most were the lessons that came after—the things you can only understand when you’ve been on both sides of the bedside. His recovery is remarkable. His perspective is even more powerful. When the nurse becomes the patient, everything changes.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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  • Creator
    Call The Nurse Podcast with Mindie Antebi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Call The Nurse Podcast with Mindie Antebi
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