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. 1d ago

    Who Am I Beyond the Scrubs? A Journey from Bedside Nursing to Healthcare Innovation

    Who are you beyond the title, the credentials, and the role you play every day? In this episode of Mindful Moments, Pedro Morante sits down with Joseph de Veyra for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, leadership, and what it means to continually reinvent yourself without losing sight of who you are. Born in the Philippines and building a career thousands of miles from home, De Veyra reflects on his journey as a first-generation immigrant nurse, the unseen sacrifices that often accompany that path, and the lessons he learned while rising from the bedside to healthcare leadership and innovation. Together, they explore the emotional realities of leading through the COVID-19 pandemic, the pressures healthcare professionals carry behind the scenes, and why conversations about men's mental health are more important than ever. De Veyra also shares his perspective on burnout, purpose, and how technology—including artificial intelligence—may reshape the future of nursing while preserving the human connection at the heart of care. This episode is a reminder that our careers may evolve, our roles may change, but our purpose often remains the thread that connects it all. Whether you're a healthcare professional, an aspiring leader, an immigrant pursuing a dream, or simply someone navigating change in your own life, this conversation offers wisdom, perspective, and encouragement for the journey ahead. In this episode: The immigrant experience and the pursuit of opportunity Finding purpose beyond professional titles Leading through uncertainty and crisis Men's mental health and emotional wellbeing Burnout, resilience, and self-care in healthcare Carexa and the future of nursing in an AI-driven world Lessons on leadership, growth, and reinvention From immigrant roots to healthcare leadership, this is a conversation about courage, purpose, and discovering who you are beyond the scrubs.   #MindfulMoments #NursingLeadership #MensMentalHealthMonth #HealthcareLeadership #NursingInnovation #AIinHealthcare #MentalHealthAwareness #ImmigrantStory #NursesLead #HealthcareProfessionals

    40 min

  2. Jun 6

    Who Gets to Care? The Fight for Mental Health Access in Georgia

    What happens when qualified mental health providers are ready to help—but the system won't let them? In this powerful episode of Mindful Moments, host Pedro Morante sits down with award-winning holistic psychiatric nurse practitioner Dr. Joanne Patterson and author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Dr. Nancy Hurlock to discuss the growing battle over mental health access and nurse practitioner practice authority in Georgia. As Georgia continues to face a mental health crisis, patients are waiting weeks—or even months—for care. At the same time, new restrictions threaten to limit the ability of psychiatric nurse practitioners to serve communities already struggling to access mental health services. Together, we explore: ✅ The current legislative and regulatory challenges facing APRNs in Georgia ✅ How restrictions impact patients, families, and underserved communities ✅ Common misconceptions about nurse practitioner practice ✅ The evidence supporting independent APRN practice across the United States ✅ The emotional toll on healthcare providers fighting for their patients ✅ How nurses can become effective advocates for change ✅ A vision for accessible, patient-centered mental health care This conversation goes beyond professional titles and politics. It focuses on the people waiting for care—and the providers working tirelessly to meet that need. Because when mental health care is delayed, lives are impacted. If psychiatric nurse practitioners are trusted to care for patients in more than 28 states, why not in Georgia? Listen now and join the conversation about advocacy, access, and the future of mental health care. 🎧 Hosted by Pedro Morante #MindfulMoments #MentalHealthAccess #GeorgiaHealthcare #PMHNP #PsychiatricNursePractitioner #APRNAdvocacy #NursePractitioners #MentalHealthMatters #HealthcareAccess #MentalHealthCare #GeorgiaNurses #HealthcareLeadership #PatientAccess #NursingAdvocacy #PedroMorante #DrJoannePatterson #DrNancyHurlock

    38 min

  3. May 30

    Making Nursing Bold Again: Confronting Bullying, Burnout, and the Future of Nursing

    As we close out National Nurses Month, this episode of Mindful Moments highlights the voices helping reshape the future of healthcare — nurses who are speaking up, advocating for change, and bringing humanity back into the profession. In this powerful conversation, Pedro Morante sits down with emergency nurse, travel nurse, educator, content creator, and healthcare advocate Amber Soiland to talk about the realities nurses face behind the scenes — from burnout and workplace bullying to the evolving culture of modern nursing. Amber opens up about balancing the demanding roles of being a mom, bedside ER nurse, student, entrepreneur, and online educator, while still finding ways to bring passion, energy, and purpose back into nursing. The episode also explores: The culture of bullying in healthcare and how nurses can create safer workplaces The strengths of the new generation of nurses entering the field Social media’s role in advocacy, education, and mental health awareness The future of U.S. healthcare from a frontline perspective And how nurses can protect both their patients and themselves Amber also shares the inspiration behind Safe Staff, a nursing safety and workplace transparency app she created to help healthcare workers document unsafe staffing conditions, workplace violence, missed breaks, and other concerns in real time. The platform was built to empower nurses through accountability, transparency, and protection. Follow Amber here: 📱 Instagram: @rapidcprgirl Download Safe Staff: 🍎 iOS: App Store – Safe Staff 🤖 Android: Google Play – Safe Staff If this episode resonates with you, don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share Mindful Moments on YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

    56 min

  4. May 23

    Healing the Healers: Mental Health, Nursing & Resilience in Today’s World

    In honor of National Nurses Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode of Mindful Moments opens an important and heartfelt conversation about the emotional realities healthcare professionals face every day and why caring for caregivers has never been more important. Joining us is Kimberly Heath, DNP, PMHNP-BC, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Veteran, and behavioral health leader with over 12 years of experience in psychiatric mental health, addiction support, maternal-child care, leadership, and community outreach. Together, we explore what it truly means to “heal the healers” in a world where nurses and healthcare workers are often expected to remain strong while silently carrying emotional exhaustion, burnout, compassion fatigue, and overwhelming pressure. In this episode, Kimberly shares her personal journey into psychiatric-mental health care, how her experience serving in the U.S. Navy shaped her leadership and perspective on mental health, and why compassionate leadership is essential in healthcare today. We also discuss: ✨ Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and warning signs healthcare workers should not ignore ✨ Why many providers struggle to ask for help themselves ✨ The growing mental health challenges affecting nurses, families, and communities ✨ Social media’s impact on mental health awareness and overwhelm ✨ How telehealth is changing access to care for underserved populations ✨ The importance of resilience, self-care, and emotional support within healthcare ✨ What gives hope for the future of mental healthcare This conversation is a reminder that behind every healthcare professional is a human being deserving of rest, compassion, support, and healing too. Whether you are a nurse, healthcare worker, caregiver, student, mental health advocate, or someone navigating emotional exhaustion yourself, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and meaningful reflection on what it means to care for others without losing yourself in the process. Thank you to all nurses, providers, and caregivers for the work you do every single day. Your mental health matters too. 💙 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and all streaming platforms. #MindfulMoments #HealingTheHealers #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #NationalNursesMonth #MentalHealthPodcast #NurseWellness #HealthcareWorkers #BurnoutAwareness #PMHNP #BehavioralHealth #CompassionateLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #Podcast #SelfCare #Resilience

    44 min

  5. May 13

    From Survival Mode to Authentic Living: Grief, Purpose, and Mental Health in Modern Healthcare

    In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we’re joined by Dr. Dwayne Alleyne, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Independent Legal Nurse Consultant with over 20 years of experience in critical care, hospital medicine, and legal consulting. As healthcare continues to navigate burnout, moral injury, staffing shortages, technological change, and increasing legal pressure, many clinicians find themselves living in constant survival mode. At the same time, personal loss and life transitions add another layer of complexity to an already demanding profession. Dr. Alleyne shares reflections on authenticity, grief, faith, identity, and reordering priorities after the loss of his brother-in-law in late 2025. Together, we explore how grief can reshape perspective, how moral injury impacts mental health, how policy and professional identity intersect, and what it means to move from surviving to living with intention. This episode is a reminder that authenticity is not perfection—it’s presence. It’s choosing meaning over momentum, connection over performance, and humanity over pressure. Whether you’re a clinician, student, leader, or simply someone navigating transition, this conversation offers grounding insights and practical reflection for living and working more intentionally in 2026. Take a breath. Listen with openness. Reconnect with what matters.   #MindfulMomentsPodcast #HealthcareMentalHealth #NursePractitioner #MoralInjury #BurnoutRecovery #GriefAndGrowth #AuthenticLiving #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicianWellbeing #FaithAndPurpose #LegalNurseConsultant #ModernHealthcare #WellnessInHealthcare #NPAdvocacy #HumanityInHealthcare

    47 min

  6. May 9

    Nurses Week Special “Still Becoming: From Bedside to Boards to PMHNP”

    In celebration of Nurses Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, this special episode of Mindful Moments brings together an intimate and reflective conversation on what it truly means to grow in the nursing profession. Joined by host Peter Morante and his former students, Tejon Woods and Ledi Loot—now ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs)—this episode traces a powerful journey from bedside nursing, to the intense season of board preparation, and finally into advanced practice in mental health care. These are not just stories of passing exams. These are stories of transformation. Together, we explore: 🩺 Who these nurses were before they ever started their PMHNP journey 📚 The realities, pressure, and growth that came with board preparation🧠 The emotional and mental challenges behind becoming a provider🌿 And what it truly means to continue “still becoming” even after achieving your goals From moments of doubt during review to the breakthrough of passing, and now stepping into real-world psychiatric care—this conversation highlights the often unseen emotional layers behind professional success. Whether you are: a nursing student preparing for your boards a working nurse considering advanced practice or someone navigating your own season of uncertainty and growth This episode is a reminder that becoming a nurse practitioner is not a straight path—it is a deeply human journey of resilience, purpose, and continuous learning. Because in nursing… you don’t just arrive. You keep becoming. 🤍 Mindful Moments is a space for reflection, honesty, and growth in healthcare—one story at a time. #NursesWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MindfulMomentsPodcast #PMHNP #PsychNP #ANCCCertified #NurseJourney #BoardExamJourney #NursingPodcast #PsychiatricNursePractitioner #PASSReviewCenter #MentalHealthNursing #NurseLife #StillBecoming #FuturePMHNP #HealthcareStories #NursingCommunity #MindfulMoments

    49 min

  7. May 2

    From Lived Experience to Published Truth

    What does it take to turn lived experience into meaningful change—and ultimately, into published truth? In this powerful episode of Mindful Moments, we sit down with Michelle DeCoux Hampton, RN, PhD—nurse leader, educator, and advocate for health equity—to explore how nursing goes far beyond the bedside. From her personal journey into the profession to her groundbreaking work in expanding access for underserved communities, Michelle shares how education, research, and leadership can become tools for transformation. We dive into the realities behind “mindful leadership,” the barriers still faced by marginalized voices in nursing, and why evidence-based practice is especially critical in psychiatric mental health care. Michelle also offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at academic publishing—demystifying peer review, unpacking common struggles for authors, and challenging more clinicians to share their voices. This episode is a must-listen for nurses, students, and leaders who believe that equity, evidence, and empathy should shape the future of healthcare. ✨ If you’ve ever wondered whether your voice, your story, or your work matters in the bigger picture—this conversation is for you. . . . #MindfulMomentsPodcast #NursingLeadership #HealthEquity #PsychiatricNursing #PMHNP #NurseVoices #EvidenceBasedPractice #NursingEducation #HealthcareLeadership #UnderrepresentedVoices #NurseLife #NursingPodcast

    53 min

  8. Apr 25

    Grief at 12, Strength for Life: A Story of Resilience

    What happens when loss comes too early—and how does it shape the person you become? In this deeply moving episode of Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante, we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Gapilango—award-winning nurse leader, educator, oncology expert, and Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine—for a powerful conversation on grief, mental health, and purpose. At just 12 years old, Dr. Gapilango experienced the unimaginable loss of both his parents. What followed was not just a journey of survival, but years of navigating silent grief, emotional resilience, and the kind of strength that often goes unseen. In this episode, he opens up about the mental health impact of early loss—how grief can be carried quietly, how it doesn’t follow a timeline, and how healing evolves over time. He shares insights on “high-functioning grief,” the reality of smiling on the outside while struggling internally, and why compassion and active listening are more important than ever—especially within our communities. Beyond his personal story, Dr. Gapilango reflects on how these experiences shaped his path into nursing and leadership. With over three decades of experience in healthcare, he now serves as a respected leader in oncology, an educator and mentor, and an advocate for Filipino nurses both in the U.S. and globally. We also dive into his leadership within the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA), his commitment to advancing the profession, and his current journey as a candidate for Board Member in the PNA New Jersey Eastern Region. He shares his vision for supporting nurses, fostering community, and leading with empathy rooted in lived experience. This episode is more than a story of loss—it’s a reflection on growth, purpose, and what it means to lead with heart. Because grief doesn’t end. It evolves. And sometimes, the strongest leaders are shaped by the hardest moments. 🎧 Listen now and join us in this meaningful conversation on healing, resilience, and leadership.   #MindfulMoments #GriefAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #FilipinoNurses #PNAA #NurseLeaders #Resilience #EmotionalWellness #PsychUp #PodcastPH #MentalHealthPH #LeadershipWithPurpose #HealthcareLeaders

    37 min
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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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