Pediatric Flow with Jolene

Jolene Carlton, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, RNC-NIC | Pediatric Flow Media™

🎙️ Pediatric Flow with Jolene Hosted by Dr. Jolene Carlton, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with almost 30 years of nursing experience 💙 Conversations on Pediatrics, advanced practice, leadership, resilience, innovation, faith, an the human side of healthcare Encouraging healthcare professionals, patients, families, and anyone seeking hope, purpose, and inspiration Compassion | Courage | Light New episodes weekly: 🔗 pediatricflowpedsnp.com

  1. Jul 28

    Season 3, Episode 9: When You've Done All You Can: The Wisdom Found in Waiting

    In this reflective episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, Dr. Jolene Carlton, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, explores one of life’s most challenging seasons—the space between preparation and outcome. As healthcare professionals, we’re trained to assess, intervene, solve problems, and take action. But what happens when we’ve done everything we can… and all that’s left is to wait? Drawing from her experiences in pediatric critical care, her love of literature, history, architecture, and timeless wisdom, Dr. Carlton examines how waiting is not the absence of purpose but often the place where character, trust, and perspective are formed. Through thoughtful storytelling and insights inspired by Viktor Frankl, Corrie ten Boom, Brené Brown, and the teachings of Jesus, she offers encouragement for anyone navigating uncertainty. Whether you’re caring for patients, pursuing a dream, making a difficult decision, or simply walking through an unknown season, this episode is a reminder that preparation matters—but so does learning to trust what comes next. Join Dr. Carlton for a conversation about finding wisdom, courage, and hope while waiting. www.pediatricflowpedsnp.com #PediatricFlow #PediatricFlowMedia #Podcast #HealthcareLeadership #NursePractitioner #CriticalCare #HealthcareProfessionals #Leadership #Resilience #Hope #Compassion #Courage #Waiting #FaithInAction #PersonalGrowth #MedicalEducation #HealthcarePodcast #Purpose #KeepShining

  2. Jul 3

    Season 3, Episode 7: Life's Beautiful Lessons from Toy Story 5

    In this heartfelt episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, Dr.Jolene Carlton - a pediatric nurse practitioner, reflects on the powerful life lessons inspired by Toy Story 5. Moving beyond the story itself, she explores themes of identity, belonging, purpose, perseverance, and the lasting impact we have on others—often withoutever realizing it.Through thoughtful reflections, Dr. Carlton discusses the courage to embrace what makes us different, the importance of finding acceptance, and the reminder that our value is never determined by a title, a season of life, or someoneelse's opinion. She also shares the touching message of legacy, encouraging listeners to remember that even the smallest acts of kindness, compassion, and encouragement can shape lives in ways we may never see. Whether you're navigating career changes, personal challenges, leadership transitions, or simply searching for hope in a new season, this episode offers encouragement to keep moving forward, embrace your unique gifts, and trust that your story is still unfolding.Join Jolene for an inspiring conversation about purpose,resilience, and the beautiful lessons that can be found in unexpected places. Because every chapter matters—and sometimes the greatest adventures begin when we turn the page. www.pediatricflowpedsnp.com #PediatricFlow #PediatricFlowWithJolene #ToyStory5 #LifesBeautifulLessons  #Purpose  #Belonging #Perseverance  #Resilience  #Hope #KeepShining #HealthcareLeadership #NursePractitioner #NursingLeadership #HealthcareProfessionals #PersonalGrowth  #Leadership  #Encouragement  #FaithInTheJourney  #GrowthMindset  #Podcast

  3. Jun 23

    Season 3, Episode 6: Keep Planting Seeds

    In this encouraging episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, Dr. Jolene Carlton, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, reflects on the power of perseverance, faith, and the unseen impact of small daily actions. Through personal stories and heartfelt insight, she reminds listeners that meaningful growth often happens long before results become visible. Whether you’re building a career, pursuing a dream, overcoming challenges, leading others, or simply trying to make a difference in someone’s life, this episode offers a powerful reminder: keep planting seeds. Every act of kindness, every step forward, every lesson learned, and every moment of courage has the potential to grow into something far greater than we can imagine. Drawing from her own journey in healthcare, leadership, entrepreneurship, and podcasting, Jolene shares encouragement for those who may feel discouraged, overlooked, or uncertain about the road ahead. Growth rarely happens overnight, but each seed planted today contributes to the future we hope to build tomorrow. Listeners will leave inspired to trust the process, remain faithful in the work they are called to do, and continue shining their light—even when the harvest isn’t yet in sight. Because sometimes the seeds you plant today become the garden you once prayed for. Hosted by Dr. Jolene Carlton, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, RNC-NIC  Pediatric Flow with JoleneCompassion • Courage • Light  Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and at PediatricFlowPedsNP.com #PediatricFlowWithJolene #KeepPlantingSeeds #PediatricFlowMedia #Podcast #HealthcareLeadership #NursePractitioner #PediatricNursePractitioner #NurseLeader #Leadership #Faith #Hope #Encouragement #Inspiration #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #Resilience #GrowthMindset #KeepShining #CompassionCourageLight #ChristianPodcast #HealthcarePodcast #WomenInLeadership #SmallBusinessBigPurpose #FaithAndPurpose #LeadershipJourney #PodcastCommunity #PositiveImpact #DreamBig #KeepGoing

  4. Jun 16

    Season 3, Episode 5: Protecting the Light Within: The People Who Help Us Shine

    In this special birthday episode of Pediatric Flow, Dr. Jolene Carlton a pediatric nurse practitioner reflects on a day spent at Walt Disney World and the powerful reminder that none of us achieve our dreams alone. As healthcare professionals, leaders, parents, entrepreneurs, and dreamers, we often focus on resilience, perseverance, and hard work. But behind every accomplishment are the people who encourage us, support us, challenge us, and walk beside us through life’s journey. Through stories of family, faith, encouragement, and personal reflection, Jolene explores the importance of protecting the light within and recognizing those who help us keep shining when life becomes difficult. This episode also celebrates an incredible milestone for Pediatric Flow. What began as a dream to share compassion, courage, and light with a hurting world is now reaching listeners in multiple countries across the globe. From the United States to Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Brazil, South Africa, and beyond, this growing community serves as a reminder that encouragement, hope, and kindness can travel farther than we ever imagine. As a person of faith, Jolene reflects on the belief that every person is created by God and has value. She shares how this journey has reinforced her conviction that when we are willing to take a step of faith, God can carry that step farther than we ever dreamed possible. Whether you’re pursuing a dream, navigating a difficult season, celebrating a milestone, or simply needing a reminder that you’re not alone, this episode offers encouragement to keep moving forward—one step at a time.  Who has helped protect the light within you?  Who might need your encouragement today? If this episode encourages you, please subscribe, share it with someone who may need to hear it, and leave a comment sharing how it has impacted your journey. The world needs your compassion, your courage, and your light—and as always, until next time, keep shining.  Host: Dr. Jolene Carlton, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, RNC-NIC Pediatric Flow Media LLC Compassion • Courage • Light #PediatricFlow #PediatricFlowMedia #KeepShining #CompassionCourageLight #ProtectingTheLightWithin #Podcast #HealthcareLeadership #NursePractitioner #DNP #FaithAndPurpose #ChristianPodcast #Encouragement #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #HealthcareProfessionals #NursingLeadership #DreamBig #OneStepAtATime #WaltDisneyWorld #BirthdayReflections #GlobalImpact #FaithJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #HopeAndHealing #Inspiration #PodcastLife #HealthcarePodcast #PedsNP #WomenInLeadership #ReachTheWorld

  5. Jun 2

    Season 3, Episode 4: Don't Forget To Live Your Life

    In this heartfelt episode of Pediatric Flow, pediatric nurse practitioner and healthcare leader ,Jolene Carlton, reflects on the importance of slowing down, protecting your peace, and remembering to truly live life outside of the demands of healthcare.She briefly honors Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by those who served, while also opening an honest conversation about the lasting emotional impact COVID-19 had on healthcare professionals across every level of care — including nurses, nurse practitioners, advanced practice providers, physicians, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, and bedside teams.This episode highlights the importance of supporting one another in healthcare, mentoring the next generation of providers, and recognizing the humanity behind the profession. Through personal reflection and encouragement, Jolene reminds listeners that healthcare is built on people — and that compassion, kindness, teamwork, and self-care matter now more than ever.A powerful and uplifting reminder for healthcare workers everywhere: take care of your coworkers, take care of yourself, and don’t forget to live your life too. #PediatricFlow #HealthcareLeadership #NursePractitioner #NursingLeadership #HealthcareWorkers #MentalHealthAwareness #ProviderWellbeing  #EMS  #HealthcarePodcast  #CompassionInHealthcare  #BurnoutAwareness  #NurseLife #AdvancedPracticeProvider  #PICU  #KeepShining #HealthcareCommunity #WomenInHealthcare #HealthcareEducation #SupportHealthcareWorkers #PediatricNursePractitioner

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🎙️ Pediatric Flow with Jolene Hosted by Dr. Jolene Carlton, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with almost 30 years of nursing experience 💙 Conversations on Pediatrics, advanced practice, leadership, resilience, innovation, faith, an the human side of healthcare Encouraging healthcare professionals, patients, families, and anyone seeking hope, purpose, and inspiration Compassion | Courage | Light New episodes weekly: 🔗 pediatricflowpedsnp.com