In this episode, I open up about one of the enemy’s sneakiest battlefields—our food. From the very first temptation in the Garden to today’s processed snacks lining our shelves, I share why I believe food is more than nutrition—some of it’s spiritual warfare. You’ll hear how the gut and the microbiome can literally “order takeout” through cravings, how yeast overgrowth hijacks our decisions, and why healing at the root cause level isn’t just about digestion—it’s about freedom.
But this episode isn’t just about food. It’s about you. If you’ve ever felt called to root cause healing but fear has kept you stuck, I’ll challenge you to see the cost of inaction in your life, your family, and your patients’ lives. Other people’s healing is waiting on the other side of your yes.
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You know what’s more soul-crushing than prior auths and 10-minute sick visits? Getting paid peanuts to put out fires you didn’t start... in a broken system. 🙃
But what if you could step into rooms where companies pay you well—not to push prescriptions—but to actually heal their employees?
In this episode, I sit down with Richard Ellis, a corporate wellness strategist and entrepreneur who’s helped health practitioners land high-ticket corporate contracts (think 5- and 6-figure packages 😮💨). We’re talking about functional health providers (yes, even you, NP friend 👩⚕️👨⚕️) stepping into boardrooms and getting paid like consultants, not burned-out clinicians.
You’ll learn:
🔥 What corporations are actually looking for in health partnerships
💼 How to position yourself as a solution, not another expense
📈 The system Richard teaches to package and pitch your services confidently
🧠 Mindset shifts you must make to leave the land of hourly rates and step into your CEO era
Whether you’re still in a clinic or already mapping out your own business model, this convo will open your eyes to what’s possible—and profitable—when you stop thinking like an employee and start thinking like a wellness entrepreneur. 🙌
Ready to go from charting fatigue to corporate contracts? This one’s for you.
If you are ready to take action, go HERE to learn more! We start THIS Friday!
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In today's episode, Dr. Lauren Duroy discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome faced by nurse practitioners and the importance of recognizing one's value in the healthcare field. She emphasizes the significance of education, experience, and the unique perspectives that nurse practitioners bring to patient care. Dr. Duroy advocates for a holistic approach to healthcare and encourages practitioners to build confidence in their abilities while navigating the evolving landscape of the medical profession.
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00:00Confronting Imposter Syndrome
02:32The Value of Education and Experience
04:23Building Confidence as a Nurse Practitioner
07:18The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Healthcare
09:48Holistic Approaches in Nursing
12:27The Changing Landscape of Healthcare
14:55The Importance of Unique Perspectives
17:32Empowerment and Professional Identity
20:12The Future of Nurse Practitioners
22:38Navigating Challenges in Nursing Education
25:30The Call to Action for Nurse Practitioners
Hey there, fellow NPs and healthcare professionals! If you’re tired of feeling stuck in the grind—working endless hours, buried in charting, and wondering if this is really all there is—I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way.
Today, I’m sharing a bit of my story. I went from overworked and undervalued to building a career that allows me to thrive personally, professionally, and financially. And here’s the kicker: I make more now than the average MD, while staying true to my role as a Nurse Practitioner, but being a Mom and Wife first (i.e. not overworking myself).
Sound too good to be true? Stick with me—I want you to see what’s possible for YOU, too.
I want to help YOU see what’s possible. That’s why I’m inviting you to join me at our next Conference Masterclass—and here’s the exciting part: The first 30 spots are completely FREE!
At this exclusive event, I’ll show you how to build a career that allows you to thrive, step away from burnout, and embrace the life you deserve.
📅 Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Head to PassiveClients.com to claim your free spot. Let’s make 2025 the year you stop settling and start creating the career and life you’ve always dreamed of
Diana Page, a nurse practitioner, shares her journey of overcoming burnout and becoming a burnout and wellbeing coach for nurse practitioners and nurses. We are sharing the secrets to NP Career Growth in this episode and diving into how this NP built a thriving business with social media! She discusses the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and leaving work at work. Diana also highlights the power of social media in connecting with others and providing support. She emphasizes the need to feel the fear and do it anyway, and the importance of staying true to one's values. Diana addresses the common feeling of not being enough and the need to focus on the positive and learn from failures. She also discusses the guilt that many women experience in giving themselves praise and accepting praise from others. Dr. Lauren Duroy discusses the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care to prevent burnout in healthcare professions. She emphasizes the need to own and accept compliments, as well as the importance of saying no and setting limits. Dr. Duroy shares her personal experiences with setting boundaries and how it has positively impacted her life. She also highlights the significance of identifying core values and prioritizing what is truly important. Dr. Duroy encourages healthcare professionals to seek support and coaching to navigate burnout and find balance in their careers and personal lives. Looking to start your own biz? Go to visitifn.org to learn how. Make sure you don't miss the opportunity to work with Diana Directly by going to: Website & Mentorship Information: https://www.selfcarecatalyst.com Diane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalystforselfcare/
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Diane's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurseburnoutexpert/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:28 Treating Patients with Epilepsy and Headache Disorders 03:19 Overcoming Burnout and Starting a Wellbeing Coaching Business 05:30 Balancing Work and Personal Life 08:21 The Transformation and Impact of Wellbeing Coaching 11:06 Feeling the Fear and Taking Action 15:21 Staying True to Your Values 17:13 Overcoming the Feeling of Not Being Enough 19:38 Guilt and Self-Praise 22:46 The Power of Setting Boundaries and Practicing Self-Care 23:40 Saying No and Setting Limits: Prioritizing What Matters 25:37 Aligning Core Values with Career Choices and Personal Life 28:25 The Benefits of Seeking Support and Coaching in Burnout Prevention
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In this episode, we dive into the mindset shifts that can propel you from “I’ll get started someday” to “Let’s make it happen now.” When starting a business, urgency is everything. We discuss how embracing a mindset of urgency and momentum, rather than perfectionism or waiting for the “right time,” can get you from idea to launch faster and with more confidence.
Topics covered include:
If you’re ready to stop putting off your dreams and start creating impact and income, this episode is for you! Tune in to discover how urgency can be the key to launching your business faster and more effectively.
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Warning: "Do not listen to this podcast if you aren't ready to be transformed."
Summary
Dr. Lauren Duroy, DNP, APRN, FNP-C discusses the barriers that hold nurses and nurse practitioners back from achieving financial freedom and success. She emphasizes the importance of breaking through these barriers, and HOW to do it! Dr. Duroy shares her personal experiences and challenges listeners to change their mindset and take action to create abundance in their lives.
Takeaways:
Many nurses and nurse practitioners struggle to achieve financial freedom and success due to various barriers.
Overthinking and fear of sales are common barriers that hold people back from reaching their goals.
Scarcity mindset and the illusion of time can limit one's ability to create abundance in their life.
Changing one's mindset and taking action are essential for breaking through these barriers and achieving financial freedom. Overcoming scarcity mindset and the fear of sales is crucial for financial success.
Believe in the value of your work and the impact it can have on others.
Recognize and challenge scarcity mindset and make decisions quickly.
Invest in your own health and sell the value of health to others.
In this conversation, Dr. Lauren Duroy discusses the mindset shifts necessary for financial success. She shares personal experiences of overcoming a scarcity mindset and the fear of sales and emphasizes the importance of believing in the value of one's own work and the impact it can have on others. She encourages listeners to recognize and challenge their scarcity mindset, make decisions quickly, and change their minds slowly.
Lastly, we highlight the significance of investing in one's own health and the importance of selling the value of health to others.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Transformation
02:20 Financial Freedom for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
04:14 Breaking Through Four Barriers
08:15 Shifting from Limited to Abundant Mindset
20:03 Time Management and Prioritization
27:47 Unlimited Potential to Help Others
32:18 Taking Action and Creating Abundance
32:28 Breaking Free from Scarcity Thinking
39:59 Making Decisions and Embracing Change
44:52 The Value of Health and Investing in Yourself
47:10 Sales as a Means of Helping Others and Creating Transformation
Keywords
nurses, nurse practitioners, financial freedom, success, barriers, overthinking, scarcity mindset, fear of sales, illusion of time, abundance, mindset, financial success, scarcity mindset, fear of sales, belief, value, health, decision-making
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Dr. Lauren Duroy, DNP discusses the gut-brain connection and its impact on mental health. She shares her personal journey with gut issues and mental health struggles, highlighting the importance of addressing gut health for overall well-being. Dr. Duroy explains how microorganisms in the gut can influence neurotransmitters and signals to the brain, leading to symptoms such as anxiety and depression.
She also explores the connection between gut health and conditions like autism, allergies, asthma, and eczema.
There is additioanlly extensive discussion on children with autism and their gut flora, leading to neurologic damage and weaker connections in the brain.
She specifically shows several specific microbes that have been associated with autism, including proteobacteria, bacteroides, propionic acid-producing bacteria, clostridium, candida, and bifidobacterium. Dr. Duroy also emphasizes the importance of a balanced gut microbiome and the potential benefits of psychobiotics, such as lactobacilli, in improving symptoms of autism.
Keywords: gut-brain connection, mental health, gut health, microorganisms, neurotransmitters, anxiety, depression, autism, allergies, asthma, eczema, nutrition, vitamin deficiencies, gut dysbiosis, treatment options, autism, gut microbiota, imbalances, neurologic damage, weaker connections, proteobacteria, bacteroides, propionic acid-producing bacteria, clostridium, candida, bifidobacterium, psychobiotics, lactobacilliTakeaways
TitlesSound BitesChapters
00:00 Introduction to the Gut-Brain Connection
09:17 The Vagus Nerve(s) and Communication between the Gut and Brain
10:15 Cravings as Indicators of Gut Imbalances
25:58 Pharmaceutical Approaches to Gut Dysbiosis
28:32 The Role of Gut Microbiota in Autism Spectrum Disorder
29:59 Early Intervention and the Severity of Autistic Symptoms
30:58 Microbes Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder
32:19 The Importance of Psychobiotics in Gut and Mental Health
Ready for more? It's not too late to join us and catch up on PassiveClients.com/2024
In this conversation,
Dr. Lauren Duroy discusses the importance of overcoming insecurities and stepping into confidence. She shares her personal journey of being introverted and a people pleaser, and how she learned to let go of the need for perfection.
Dr. Duroy encourages nurses & practitioners "to take up space" and embrace their worth. She emphasizes the power of getting uncomfortable and humbling oneself in order to reach new levels of success. Dr. Duroy also promotes her upcoming passive clients challenge and highlights the value of investing in oneself.
Keywords: confidence, insecurities, introversion, people pleasing, perfectionism, taking up space, worth, discomfort, humility, success, passive clients, investing in oneself.
Key Takeaways
TitlesSound BitesChapters
00:00 Overcoming Insecurities and Embracing Confidence
06:18Taking Up Space and Empowering Nurse Practitioners
14:31Investing in Yourself: The Key to Breakthroughs
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On this episode, Dr. Lauren Duroy, a Family Doctor of Nursing Practice interviews, Aleiah Kennedy, a Health Coach who very transparently shares her journey of leaving the Dental Industry and going ALL IN on holistic intervention to save her husband when conventional treatment for MS (Multiple Sclerosis), and secondary progressive ms were not aligning with their need for recovery.
With a baby on the way, they knew they had to have a better outcome than the 40% chance of improvement that the pharmaceuticals offered.
While we can't say there is a cure here, we can share one "crazy" story following a natural treatment option for multiple sclerosis.
This interview also goes into depth with how the enemy is deceiving us in what we perceive to be normal in today's health society and sick treatments.
Then we put the "Cherry on the Top" by talking about some barriers and limiting beliefs that stop many much-needed practitioners from entering the Functional Medicine world. If you want to learn more about personalized lifestyle medicine and how to build your very own High-Quality Health Program, don't forget to join us on the next Challenge at
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Or to Join her Next Label Reading Workshop:
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Key Takeaways
*Starting a business in the health and wellness field requires dedication and hard work.
*Being a health coach in the Institute for Functional Nurses program is a valuable experience.
*Building a successful business takes time and effort, but it is possible with the right mindset and strategies.
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PssiveClients.com/2024 Next Step-By-By Workshop to get your own business up and going! (Starting soon!!) Dr. Lauren Duroy discusses the concept of passive income in this Breakthrough Wealth Strategy and how it can provide freedom and change lives! She emphasizes the need to adopt a different mindset, a different Business model, and leave behind the hustle-and-grind mentality. And you just need 3 Pillars in your business: Someone Say "Simple!" Simple Scales and Complex Fails! Dr. Duroy shares her own experiences with passive income and provides disclaimers about the time and effort required to build it. She introduces the three pillars of a successful business: passive component, leverage, and fortitude. Dr. Duroy explains the importance of each pillar and how they contribute to building a sustainable and scalable business. She also discusses the horse and snail analogy to highlight the difference between having a vision and suppressing it. Dr. Lauren Duroy discusses the power of funnels in marketing and how they can help overcome objections and increase sales. She explains the difference between funnels and websites and how funnels can be used in functional medicine. Dr. Duroy also emphasizes the benefits of passive systems and cash injections for business growth. She encourages healthcare professionals to invest in themselves and build profitable offers. Finally, she highlights the importance of leveraging other people's knowledge and audiences and the three pillars of a profitable passion project. Takeaways Passive income can provide freedom and change lives by allowing individuals to monetize their knowledge and skills without trading time for money. The three pillars of a successful business are a passive component, leverage, and fortitude. Most do not even include social media marketing. Building passive income requires adopting a different mindset and being willing to put in the initial work and maintenance. Having fortitude and resilience is crucial for overcoming challenges and staying committed to your vision. Funnels are powerful marketing tools that can help overcome objections and increase sales. Passive systems and cash injections are both important strategies for business growth. Investing in yourself is crucial for personal and professional development. Leveraging other people's knowledge and audiences can help expand your reach and impact. Chapters 00:00 00:01 Introduction to Passive Income 02:49 The Three Pillars of a Business 09:24 The First Pillar: Passive Component 10:22 The Second Pillar: Leverage 13:29 The Third Pillar: Fortitude 21:27 The Importance of Fortitude 23:09 Never Stop Solving Problems 24:11 The Second Pillar: Passive Income 26:29 Introduction to Funnels 28:20 The Power of Funnels 29:09 Using Funnels in Functional Medicine 30:36 Difference Between Funnels and Websites 32:22 The Benefits of Passive Systems 33:44 Cash Injections for Growth 35:06 Balancing Passive and Cash Injection Strategies 36:04 Investing in Yourself for Growth 40:42 Building a Profitable Offer 46:04 Creating Passive Income in Functional Medicine 49:31 Leveraging Other People's Knowledge and Audiences 50:47 The Three Pillars of a Profitable Passion Project
SummaryDr. Lauren Duroy discusses the common fears and doubts that can hold individuals back from pursuing their calling. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming the tactics of the enemy, who seeks to stop individuals from fulfilling their purpose. Dr. Duroy encourages listeners to believe in themselves and trust that they have everything they need to succeed. She also highlights the significance of starting before feeling fully ready and focusing on where one wants to go rather than where they currently are. Dr. Lauren Duroy discusses how to build a passive income functional medicine practice and provides a free blueprint for getting started. She emphasizes the importance of taking action and learning during the process. The conversation concludes with Dr. Duroy expressing her passion for helping others and encouraging feedback.Takeaways
Chapters00:00
Overcoming Fear and Doubt
03:00The Enemy's Tactics
09:45Believing in Yourself
15:21It's Never the Right Time
25:04You Don't Have to Know Everything
31:49Focus on Where You're Going
43:35Introduction and Free Blueprint
44:03Building a Passive Income Functional Medicine Practice
44:33Taking Action and Learning
45:02Setting People Free
45:29Closing Remarks
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Want to know how you can leave a life of charting and how you can lead a life of passion, with fewer patients, and therefore closer relationships with those patients, more income, and more TIME freedom? Well... I am GLAD you asked!
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There are more steps we could go into, like finding the right malpractice insurance or getting credentialed with insurance versus self-pay. Let me know if you'd like a podcast about the intricacies of that.
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Do you know there is a next level in your life but you feel stuck getting to it? I transparently share what has been trying to stop me this week from achieving a dream I have had for 7 years now (buying my dream home) in hopes that it helps you in your dreams. For more support go to:
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Today's episode is all about how to transform your excitement for Mondays..By Transforming what your Mondays look like. Warning: this will take courage & is only for those who are commmited.
I used to get a gut-wrenching drop in my stomach every Sunday evening when I realized Monday was right around the corner. But, after I implemented this one thing I became excited for Mondays!
If you struggle with the Sunday Evening Blues, too, this episode is for you!
I learned what Society tells us that is a lie. It is something that most of us fall into believing and going after on almost default.
then I learned how to change that and start working towards things that I am called to, instead of following society's lead, and learning how if you do that, the money will follow.
I don't believe it is something that we are taught how to do. sometimes we're told to follow our hearts but we're never actually instructed how to do that and the cues around us are completely counter that message.
In this episode, I explain how functional medicine was one of the driving factors to uncovering why I was resentful in my current career and how I could use that to fuel my future for something that I'm passionate about.
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Not mentioned in the show is that we are starting PRE-ENROLLMENT for the next cohort of functional and integrative medical practitioners. You can apply for a scholarship here: https://link.instituteforfunctionalnurses.com/widget/survey/croJ025gssLrG1nitzTu
At this time I am only releasing this to my podcasters as a Thank you for being here with me! And as always, if this served you, please go give us a review.
This was my first time uploading with video. There are some things that did not go as planned. I am not able to edit the videos the same as the audio. Hey, you know that I am REAL and raw with you and there are times that you are able to sit with me and learn along with me!
The important thing is NOT that I appear "perfectly polished" (which is not possible anyway), the important thing is that I get you the message that the Lord gave me to give you! Therefore you get 2 podcasts, completed unedited. Part two will be uploaded directly afterward! Physiological Fear, stress, adrenal fatigue
How does the word of God support, or contradict medical, functional sciences?
Getting started starts with getting unstuck. Reflecting back on my days of launching my own Nurse-Owned Business, these are the things I and others have done. Most steps I did not even realize were of significance until I had hindsight looking back.
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