The Way Forward with Alec Zeck Ep 184: A NICU Nurse’s Legendary Journey Of Redemption with Kristen Nagle
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Aug 20, 2025 Kristen Nagle, a former NICU nurse and passionate birth advocate, shares her inspiring journey from environmental science to nursing. She discusses critical gaps in nursing education, particularly around nutrition and vaccines, and the emotional struggles of healthcare providers. Kristen emphasizes the power of instinct in maternal health, the impact of COVID-19 on mental well-being, and the importance of community in health practices. Her personal experiences with home birth challenge conventional norms, inspiring a holistic approach to childbirth and wellness.
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From Environmental Science To NICU Nurse
- Kristen trained as a nurse after being steered away from environmental science and spent most of her career in neonatal intensive care.
- She later realized nursing school emphasized pharmaceuticals while giving almost no real education on nutrition or vaccines.
Pharma-Focused Nursing Education
- Kristen observed nursing education prioritized memorizing pharmaceuticals over true health fundamentals like nutrition.
- That emphasis framed natural or holistic approaches as questionable while elevating a medicalized view of care.
One Door Opens Many Paradigm Shifts
- Opening one area of inquiry often leads to broader paradigm shifts; nutrition led Kristen to vaccines, germ theory, and German medicine.
- Combining books, observation, and community accelerated her full re-evaluation of modern medicine.
