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 sa ...
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From the Boston Marathon medical tents to Columbia University’s classrooms, Dr. Ian West’s journey redefines what it means to lead as a modern nurse practitioner. In this episode of Mindful Moments, Dr. Ian shares how his roots in mental health shaped his leadership lens—and how today’s NPs can lead beyond the bedside. Together, we explore the inte…
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Episode 10: Unseen Scars | Soul Singer Luke Mejares Opens Up About Bullying and Healing
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50:55What happens when childhood bullying leaves marks that no one else can see? In this special episode of Mindful Moments, we open October Mental Health Month with soul artist Luke Mejares, who shares his deeply personal journey of growing up mixed-race, being bullied for the color of his skin, and navigating the pain of rejection — including the mome…
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The Overstimulated Brain: Finding Calm in the Chaos
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54:32In this episode of Mindful Moments, we sit down with Dr. Josh Hamilton — NEI Master Psychopharmacologist, two-time America’s Top Psychiatric NP, and nationally recognized expert in telepsychiatry, neurobiology, and psychopharmacology. Together, we explore a challenge nearly everyone faces today: mental overstimulation in a world that never slows do…
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From Vision to Practice: Alysha Woods, PMHNP Building a Private Practice — A Real-Talk Journey into Launching and Leading Your Own Mental Health Clinic
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35:45Turning a dream into a thriving mental health practice takes more than passion — it takes grit, growth, and a whole lot of heart. 💛 In this episode of Mindful Moments, Alysha Woods, PMHNP, pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a private practice from the ground up. From the fears and failures to the breakthroughs and wins, she sh…
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Episode 7: From Bootcamp to Boardroom — PMHNP Clinical Mastery with Lindsay Hill
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49:54“What if mastering clinical practice meant thinking less like a textbook… and more like a trailblazer?” 🎙️ Episode 7: From Bootcamp to Boardroom — PMHNP Clinical Mastery with Lindsay Hill This week, Pedro Morante sits down with the brilliant Dr. Lindsay Hill, PMHNP, DNP, (@PsychNPCEO) for a refreshing and real conversation about what it truly takes…
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Pride and Peace of Mind: Navigating Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ community
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50:32🌈 Mindful Moments Episode 6: Pride & Peace 🌿 True peace often begins when we are fully seen. In this episode, Dr. Pedro Morante welcomes Dr. Travis Brown, PMHNP, DNP, to reflect on the realities of LGBTQIA+ mental health—from the hidden burdens many carry, to the quiet resilience that fuels their journeys. Their conversation invites us to pause and…
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From Insecurities to Inner Strength: Spotlight on Aiza Marquez's Journey
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1:05:54In this powerful conversation, we welcome Aiza Marquez—a former young actress in the Philippines and now a devoted mother—who opens up about her journey of self-validation, motherhood, and self-love. Aiza shares how she refused to let herself be consumed by postpartum depression. Instead, she chose courage, faith, and the mindful decision to priori…
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Harmony Within: A Mindful Moment with 4th Impact
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55:35On this fourth episode of Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante, we sit down with global sensation 4th Impact—four sisters (Almira, Irene, Mylene, and Celina Cercado) whose voices have wowed the world, from humble beginnings to the world’s biggest stages. They open up about: 💞 The unshakable bond of sisterhood through life’s highs and lows 🌍 The whirl…
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Healing in Colors: Lifting Minority Voices in Mental Health
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46:47This week, Pedro Morante sits down with Dr. Jonathan V. Llamas, a fellow Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to talk about a reality that’s often ignored — the mental health challenges facing minority communities. From underdiagnosis and stigma to the silent rise of related health issues, they explore why too often help only comes after a …
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Pride in Practice: An Empowered Nurse's Journey Through LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
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55:13In the second episode of Mindful Moments, we sit down with Dr. Sasha Rarang, Dean of Nursing, PhD, CCM, APRN, PMHNP-BC, nurse of over 30 years, and a fierce advocate for LGBTQIA+ mental health. She’s joined by Anthony Villa, a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and fellow LGBTQIA+ advocate whose work champions inclusivity in health care. Together,…
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Building Borders, Bridging Resilience with Dr. Arnold Tariga
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1:04:10Welcome to the very first episode of Mindful Moments. To kick things off, Pedro Morante sits down with the compassionate and inspiring Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga, a transformational nurse educator and professional development leader whose heart for helping internationally educated nurses (IENs) goes far beyond the classroom. In this intimate conversati…
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Dr. Pedro Morante in a powerful conversation with Dr. Arnold Tariga
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1:352 Visionaries. 1 Mission. Dr. Pedro Morante x Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga We’re kicking off strong with two visionary nurse leaders who are reshaping the future of nursing. Join Dr. Peter Morante in a powerful conversation with Dr. Arnold Tariga — an award-winning advocate, educator, and champion for internationally educated nurses. 🌍 Together, they tal…
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Mindful Moments with Pedro Morante- Dropping Soon
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0:31🎧 Watch out — Mindful Moments with Pedro is dropping soon! A mental health and wellness podcast hosted by a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, educator, and advocate for mindful living. Real talk. Real stories. Real healing.By Pedro Morante, NP, DNP, LNC, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, GERO-BC, PMH-BC
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