Ep 171: Health and Wellness for the CRNA

Long hours and high stress is typically a recipe for poor health, which is why it’s always good to get a reminder to put ourselves and our bodies first. That can be difficult for CRNAs, who are trained to prioritize the needs of others. That’s why we wanted to bring on master nutritionist Donnell Carter, MBA, MS, CRNA to give us the information and motivation we need to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

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What we discuss in this episode: 

3:20 – Welcome in Donnell

5:18 – Time in the Navy 

7:11 – Event that changed his life

12:18 – Going to anesthesia school

14:25 – How CRNAs can integrate health and wellness 

19:04 – Master nutritionist 

21:33 – His services 

22:40 – Coaching 

29:53 – Fighting depression

36:59 – Obesity’s role in the pandemic 

43:33 – Final thoughts

45:20 – Lightning round