Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante

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Welcome to Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante — a mental health and wellness podcast hosted by a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, educator, and advocate for mindful living. Each episode offers calming reflections, practical mental health tips, and real conversations with expert Nurse Practitioners and thought leaders in healthcare and education. Whether you’re a nursing student, healthcare professional, or simply someone seeking calm in a chaotic world, this podcast is your safe space to pause, reflect, and reset. We explore topics like: Mental health and mindfulness practices; Nursing insights and clinical experiences; Emotional wellness and stress management; Self-care for healthcare workers and students; Personal growth, resilience, and reflection Subscribe to Mindful Moments for weekly episodes filled with heart, healing, and expert guidance — all in one meaningful conversation at a time.

  1. 3d ago

    Beyond the Clinic: Building a Business, a Brand & a Legacy in Mental Health

    Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to this episode!  What does it really take to build a meaningful career in mental health—one that goes beyond treating patients? On this episode of Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante, Pedro sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Abelard, psychiatric mental health clinician, educator, entrepreneur, mentor, and leader. Dr. Abelard shares her journey from clinician to founder and director of Abelard Psychotherapy, offering practical insights on practice ownership, building your professional brand, networking, navigating regulations and insurance, billing, and getting paid appropriately for the care you provide. The conversation also goes deeper into access to mental health care, culturally responsive practice, leadership, mentorship, and advocacy. As we recognize Suicide Prevention Month this September, Pedro and Dr. Abelard discuss the importance of breaking stigma, having difficult conversations, recognizing when someone may need support, and creating mental health systems where people can access care before they reach a crisis. From building a practice to building a legacy, this episode is a reminder that the work of a mental health professional can extend far beyond the clinic. Build the practice. Build the reputation. Build the impact. Build the legacy. 🎙️ Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante Nursing the mind, the nurse way. #MindfulMoments #PedroMorante #GabrielleAbelard #MentalHealth #MentalHealthCare #SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionMonth #PsychiatricNursing #PMHNP #NursingLeadership #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocacy #NurseEntrepreneur #HealthcareLeadership #MentalHealthNurse #NursePractitioner #Nursing

  2. Sep 5

    🧬 Pinoy DNA: Precision Health. Innovation. Nursing. Omics. Your Discovery, Networking & Advancement.

    What can our DNA—and our family history—tell us about who we are and how we care for our health? In this special Mindful Moments conversation, Dr. Maria R. Molina and Dr. Pedro E. Morante explore Pinoy DNA, genomics, family health history, and the future of precision health—and why understanding our Filipino biological and cultural history matters. From the things we casually say like “Namana ko kay Nanay” to the health conditions that seem to run in our families, this conversation looks at how genomic information can help us identify risks earlier, personalize care, and make better-informed health decisions. But one message stands above all: DNA is not destiny. Our health is shaped by the interaction of our genes, environment, culture, lifestyle, migration, social conditions, and access to healthcare. And as Dr. Molina reminds us: “We don’t care for a genome. We care for a person.” Join us as we begin the Pinoy DNA educational modules. This four-part series will translate the rapidly evolving science of genetics, genomics, epigenetics, and OMICS into practical knowledge for nurses and healthcare professionals: 🧬 Module 1 | From DNA to Destiny Foundations of Genetics & Precision Nursing 🇵🇭 Module 2 | PINOY DNA Filipino Heritage, Culture & Genomic Diversity 🔬 Module 3 | Beyond the Genome Epigenetics & DNA Methylation 🧪 Module 4 | The OMICS Revolution Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics & Precision Nursing Lecture: Maria R. Molina, DNP, Hon. PhD, FAANP Podcast: Pedro Morante, DNP, FSIEN, FADLN CNE Credits: Jonathan Gapilango, DNP, FNYAM Our goal is simple: make precision health understandable, culturally relevant, and actionable—while bringing Filipino representation into the genomic conversation.  🧬 Pinoy DNA Presented by Mindful Moments A collaborative conversation with Dr. Maria R. Molina × Dr. Pedro Morante 🎧 Listen, learn, and start the conversation with your own family. #PinoyDNA #MindfulMoments #Genomics #PrecisionHealth #PrecisionNursing #FilipinoNurses #FilipinoHealthcare #Nursing #FutureOfNursing

  3. Aug 29

    Speak Up, Start Now: Finding Your Voice When You Don’t Feel Ready | Mindful Moments with Rosa Hart

    What keeps us from speaking up—even when we know we have something valuable to say? In this episode of Mindful Moments, we sit down with Rosa Hart, Stroke Certified Registered Nurse, author, podcaster, speaker, and healthcare media consultant, for a powerful conversation about finding your voice when you don’t feel ready. Rosa shares how her journey from ICU and stroke care led her to understand the power of connection, storytelling, and simply making people feel seen and heard. We also talk about burnout, imposter syndrome, mental wellness, and why speaking up can sometimes be an important form of self-care. Drawing from her book, Speak Up, Start Now, Rosa reminds us that we don't always need another credential, another accomplishment, or another reason to wait. Sometimes, we just need the courage to begin. We explore what it means to: 💙 Find your voice despite self-doubt 💙 Speak up and ask for help when you need it 💙 Protect your mental wellness through meaningful connection 💙 Move through burnout and rediscover purpose 💙 Use storytelling to make healthcare more human 💙 Embrace innovation without losing human connection Because your voice isn't just something you use to communicate. It can be a way to connect, advocate, heal, and remind someone—including yourself—that you're not alone. 🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation. #MindfulMoments #RosaHart #SpeakUpStartNow #MentalWellness #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #FindYourVoice #ImposterSyndrome #BurnoutRecovery #Healthcare #Nursing

  4. Aug 22

    Beyond Success: Finding Purpose Through Faith, Growth, and Life's Challenges | Mindful Moments with Lorena Frey

    What does it truly mean to live a successful and fulfilling life? Is it about the career we build, the goals we achieve, or something deeper? On this episode of Mindful Moments, Pedro Morante welcomes Lorena Frey, entrepreneur and real estate professional, for a meaningful conversation about discovering purpose, embracing growth, navigating life's challenges, and finding strength through faith. While Mindful Moments often features nurses, clinicians, and mental health professionals, this episode brings a fresh perspective from outside healthcare—because conversations about mental wellness, resilience, purpose, and personal growth are for everyone. Lorena shares insights from her own journey in entrepreneurship and real estate, including the challenges that shaped her, the lessons she's learned from working with people through major life transitions, and how faith has helped guide her through seasons of uncertainty. Together, Pedro and Lorena explore: ✨ How to discover and live with purpose 🌱 Why continuous growth is essential to a fulfilling life 💭 The connection between purpose, success, and mental wellness 💪 How challenges can build resilience and strengthen us 🙏 The role of faith when life doesn't go according to plan ❤️ The importance of empathy, connection, and serving others 🧠 Practical ways to protect your mental well-being while pursuing your goals Whether you're a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, student, caregiver, or simply someone navigating your own season of change, this conversation offers a reminder that success isn't just about what we accomplish—it's also about who we become along the way. Sometimes, the greatest growth happens in the moments we didn't plan for. 🎙️ Tune in to Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante and Lorena Frey and discover how purpose, faith, and resilience can help us move through life's challenges with greater intention and meaning. Your journey doesn't have to be perfect to be purposeful. #MindfulMoments #PedroMorante #LorenaFrey #BeyondSuccess #FindingPurpose #PurposeDrivenLife #MentalWellness #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalGrowth #FaithAndPurpose #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #MindfulLiving #SelfGrowth #LifeLessons #MentalHealthAwareness #GrowthMindset #Purpose #Faith #Wellness

  5. Aug 15

    The Power of A Nurse's Voice: Advocacy, Mental Health, and the Future of Influence with Lucky Longoria

    What does it mean to use your voice to create meaningful change? In this inspiring episode of Mindful Moments, Pedro Morante sits down with nurse, advocate, writer, activist, and proud Tia Lucky Longoria to explore the power of advocacy, storytelling, mental health, and leadership in today's healthcare landscape. From advocating for patients and healthcare workers with lawmakers and community leaders to using storytelling and social media to humanize the nursing profession, Lucky shares how her personal and professional experiences have shaped her mission to serve others beyond the bedside. Together, Pedro and Lucky discuss: The life lessons that shaped her journey Mental health, resilience, and self-care for nurses Why nurses belong in policy and legislative conversations Healthcare issues nurses should be advocating for today The rise of nurse influencers and the responsibility that comes with influence How storytelling can inspire change and reduce stigma The future of nursing leadership and advocacy Current projects and causes that are close to her heart Practical advice for nurses who want to make an impact in their communities Whether you're a nurse, healthcare professional, student, advocate, or someone passionate about creating positive change, this conversation will leave you inspired to use your voice, care for your mental health, and lead with purpose. 🎙️ Don't forget to like, follow, and share this episode with a friend or colleague who could benefit from this conversation. Connect with Lucky Longoria: 📱 Follow Lucky on social media (@luckylunargy/ Instagram) and stay connected with her advocacy work, storytelling, and community initiatives. Subscribe to Mindful Moments for more conversations on mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. #MindfulMomentsPodcast #LuckyLongoria #NurseAdvocate #NursingLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #NurseInfluencer #HealthcareAdvocacy #NurseLife #StorytellingForChange #HealthcareLeadership #NursesSupportingNurses #MentalWellness #NursePodcast #HealthcareHeroes #LeadershipMatters #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareWorkers #PodcastForNurses #NursingCommunity #PedroMorante

  6. Aug 8

    From Nurse Practitioner to Executive Leader: Shaping the Future of Advanced Practice

    What does it take to go from caring for patients at the bedside to leading healthcare transformation at the executive level? In this inspiring episode of Mindful Moments, Dr. Pedro Morante sits down with Michelle Duane, a respected nurse practitioner, healthcare executive, mentor, and leader whose career has spanned clinical practice, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Michelle shares her personal journey into nursing, the experiences that shaped her career, and the lessons she learned while transitioning from clinician to executive leader. Together, they explore what it means to lead with purpose, develop future healthcare leaders, and navigate the evolving landscape of advanced practice nursing. The conversation also dives into a topic that resonates with every healthcare professional: protecting your own mental health while caring for others. Michelle reflects on resilience, work-life balance, mentorship, and the leadership principles that have guided her throughout her career. Whether you're a nursing student, nurse practitioner, healthcare leader, or someone seeking inspiration for your own professional journey, this episode offers valuable insights on leadership, growth, and leaving a meaningful legacy. In This Episode: ✔ Michelle's journey into nursing and advanced practice ✔ The transition from clinician to executive leader ✔ Leadership lessons learned throughout her career ✔ Mental health, resilience, and avoiding burnout ✔ Developing the next generation of nurse practitioner leaders ✔ The future of advanced practice nursing ✔ Building a legacy through service, mentorship, and impact 🎙️ Listen now and discover why leadership isn't defined by a title—it's defined by the lives you influence and the impact you make. #MindfulMomentsPodcast #MichelleDuane #PedroMorante #NursePractitioner #NPLeadership #AdvancedPracticeNursing #HealthcareLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MentalHealth #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #NursingLeadership #HealthcareProfessionals #ProfessionalGrowth #AdvancedPracticeProviders #DNP #FutureOfHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #LeadershipJourney

  7. Aug 1

    Building a Psychiatric Career You Don't Need to Escape From

    Building a Psychiatric Career You Don't Need to Escape From Planting Seeds for Better Mental Health 🌱 What does it take to build a career in psychiatry that is both meaningful and sustainable? In this episode of Mindful Moments, we kick off Year 2 with Paige Oliver, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Blooming Minds Psychiatry. Paige shares her journey into mental health, the inspiration behind her practice, and why she believes the best psychiatric care begins with treating the whole person—not just the diagnosis. Together, we explore the evolving landscape of psychiatry, the importance of Mental Health Awareness, clinician burnout, and how providers can build careers they truly enjoy. Paige also shares her thoughts on emerging treatments, the future of psychiatric care, and practical advice for clinicians striving to create a fulfilling, purpose-driven career. Whether you're a mental health professional, healthcare provider, student, or someone passionate about emotional well-being, this conversation is filled with hope, insight, and inspiration. In this episode, we discuss: 🌱 Paige's journey into psychiatry and founding Blooming Minds Psychiatry 🌱 Building a psychiatric career you don't need to escape from 🌱 The power of whole-person, integrative mental health care 🌱 Mental Health Awareness and reducing stigma 🌱 Burnout, balance, and protecting your own well-being 🌱 Trends shaping psychiatry today and the future of mental health care Thank you for joining us as we begin another year of meaningful conversations that inspire, educate, and remind us that mental health is health. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Mindful Moments, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation. #MindfulMomentsPodcast #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychiatry #PMHNP #BehavioralHealth #IntegrativeCare #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicianWellbeing #PsychiatricNP #HealthcareProfessionals #MentalWellness #WholePersonCare #Podcast

  8. Jul 18

    We're Training Excellent Nurse Practitioners—But at What Cost?

    Behind every healthcare professional is a human being. As healthcare systems face increasing demands, we're training exceptional nurse practitioners to meet the needs of tomorrow—but are we doing enough to protect the wellbeing of the people we're preparing to serve? In this powerful episode of Mindful Moments, host Dr. Pedro Morante sits down with Dr. Zyrene Marsh, Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director of the DNP-FNP Program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, to explore the hidden emotional cost of healthcare education, burnout, and the pursuit of excellence. Dr. Marsh shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines to becoming a nurse practitioner, educator, researcher, and leader in nursing education in the United States. She opens up about the self-doubt, uncertainty, and cultural transitions she faced as an internationally educated nurse—and how those experiences shaped her passion for preparing future clinicians who are not only clinically excellent, but emotionally resilient and culturally responsive. Together, they explore: Why burnout begins long before clinicians enter practice The emotional challenges faced by NP and DNP students Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the pressure to always appear strong Supporting the wellbeing of both students and nursing faculty The transition from student to healthcare provider Building culturally responsive care through a global perspective The future of advanced practice nursing in the Philippines Why caring for ourselves is essential to caring for others Dr. Marsh also discusses her groundbreaking work as co-author of one of the first empirical studies examining healthcare professionals' perceptions of the Advanced Practice Nursing role in rural Philippine healthcare settings—research that continues to advance the conversation around expanding access to equitable, high-quality care. This episode is an honest and hopeful conversation for nurses, nurse practitioners, nursing students, educators, healthcare leaders, and anyone who has ever questioned whether they were enough while trying to care for everyone else. Because excellence should never come at the expense of wellbeing. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. Connect with Mindful Moments Follow Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante for conversations that inspire resilience, promote mental wellness, and empower healthcare professionals to care for themselves as intentionally as they care for others. If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone in healthcare who needs this reminder: You deserve the same care you give to everyone else. #MindfulMoments #PedroMorante #ZyreneMarsh #HealthcareBurnout #NursePractitioner #NursingLeadership #MentalHealth #HealthcareWellness #AdvancedPracticeNursing #DNP #FNP #NursingEducation #InternationalNurse #HealthcareLeadership #PhilippineHealthcare #Resilience #SelfCare #GlobalHealth #Podcast

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Welcome to Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante — a mental health and wellness podcast hosted by a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, educator, and advocate for mindful living. Each episode offers calming reflections, practical mental health tips, and real conversations with expert Nurse Practitioners and thought leaders in healthcare and education. Whether you’re a nursing student, healthcare professional, or simply someone seeking calm in a chaotic world, this podcast is your safe space to pause, reflect, and reset. We explore topics like: Mental health and mindfulness practices; Nursing insights and clinical experiences; Emotional wellness and stress management; Self-care for healthcare workers and students; Personal growth, resilience, and reflection Subscribe to Mindful Moments for weekly episodes filled with heart, healing, and expert guidance — all in one meaningful conversation at a time.

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