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Shhh, I’m Escaping to the Coffee Shop (Happy Mother’s Day)

Shhh, I’m Escaping to the Coffee Shop (Happy Mother’s Day)

Shhh, I’m Escaping to the Coffee Shop (Happy Mother’s Day)

Rachel Ogilby

May 116 min read

We Flew to Paris for a Week for a Heart Scan and It Was Still Cheaper Than an Insured Scan in the US

We Flew to Paris for a Week for a Heart Scan and It Was Still Cheaper Than an Insured Scan in the US

We Flew to Paris for a Week for a Heart Scan and It Was Still Cheaper Than an Insured Scan in the US

Rachel Ogilby

Mar 166 min read

The Relationship Between Gut Health, Toxins in US Food, and Thyroid Levels: Surprise In Repatriation

The Relationship Between Gut Health, Toxins in US Food, and Thyroid Levels: Surprise In Repatriation

The Relationship Between Gut Health, Toxins in US Food, and Thyroid Levels: Surprise In Repatriation

Rachel Ogilby

Jan 246 min read

Interweaving European Habits Into An American Existence

Interweaving European Habits Into An American Existence

Interweaving European Habits Into An American Existence

Rachel Ogilby

Sep 13, 20243 min read

Finding Joy in Family Time After Moving Home from Paris

Finding Joy in Family Time After Moving Home from Paris

Finding Joy in Family Time After Moving Home from Paris

Rachel Ogilby

Aug 20, 20244 min read

Getting Diagnosed with Thyroid Disease (and its Impact on Pregnancy)

Getting Diagnosed with Thyroid Disease (and its Impact on Pregnancy)

Getting Diagnosed with Thyroid Disease (and its Impact on Pregnancy)

Rachel Ogilby

Feb 20, 202411 min read

"I'm Taking Europe With Me!": Moving Back to the US from Paris

"I'm Taking Europe With Me!": Moving Back to the US from Paris

"I'm Taking Europe With Me!": Moving Back to the US from Paris

Rachel Ogilby

Feb 19, 20248 min read

Food For Thought: American Cuisine from a French Vantage Point

Food For Thought: American Cuisine from a French Vantage Point

Food For Thought: American Cuisine from a French Vantage Point

Rachel Ogilby

Feb 1, 20246 min read

To Daycare or Not to Daycare... That is the (American) Question

To Daycare or Not to Daycare... That is the (American) Question

To Daycare or Not to Daycare... That is the (American) Question

Rachel Ogilby

Jan 10, 20249 min read

An American Mom’s Perspective of a French Public Children’s Hospital

An American Mom’s Perspective of a French Public Children’s Hospital

An American Mom’s Perspective of a French Public Children’s Hospital

Rachel Ogilby

Nov 16, 20237 min read

Finally Asking For Help - Yes, Even (Especially?) SAHMs Need It

Finally Asking For Help - Yes, Even (Especially?) SAHMs Need It

Finally Asking For Help - Yes, Even (Especially?) SAHMs Need It

Rachel Ogilby

Feb 28, 20239 min read

How Can We Treat and Prevent Burnout?

How Can We Treat and Prevent Burnout?

How Can We Treat and Prevent Burnout?

Rachel Ogilby

Nov 14, 20223 min read

What Is Burnout and Why Does it Matter?

What Is Burnout and Why Does it Matter?

What Is Burnout and Why Does it Matter?

Rachel Ogilby

Nov 10, 20224 min read

Good Food and Good Rest – My Experience Giving Birth in France

Good Food and Good Rest – My Experience Giving Birth in France

Good Food and Good Rest – My Experience Giving Birth in France

Rachel Ogilby

Jul 24, 202210 min read

Pelvic Floor Therapy AKA Perineal Re-education - What's It All About?

Pelvic Floor Therapy AKA Perineal Re-education - What's It All About?

Pelvic Floor Therapy AKA Perineal Re-education - What's It All About?

Rachel Ogilby

Jul 18, 20229 min read

I Gave Resiliency Training to 90 Critical Care Nursing Staff; Here's What Happened

I Gave Resiliency Training to 90 Critical Care Nursing Staff; Here's What Happened

I Gave Resiliency Training to 90 Critical Care Nursing Staff; Here's What Happened

Rachel Ogilby

Mar 31, 20224 min read

Three Good Things

Three Good Things

Three Good Things

Rachel Ogilby

Mar 29, 20223 min read

3 Mindsets to Nip in the Bud to Prevent Burnout

3 Mindsets to Nip in the Bud to Prevent Burnout

3 Mindsets to Nip in the Bud to Prevent Burnout

Rachel Ogilby

Nov 4, 20215 min read

Healthcare In Paris

Healthcare In Paris

Healthcare In Paris

Rachel Ogilby

Sep 15, 20218 min read

A Day in the Life of a Nurse-Caring for Mrs G

A Day in the Life of a Nurse-Caring for Mrs G

A Day in the Life of a Nurse-Caring for Mrs G

Rachel Ogilby

Sep 13, 20217 min read

Let's Talk About Body Image

Let's Talk About Body Image

Let's Talk About Body Image

Rachel Ogilby

Jun 6, 20214 min read

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!

Rachel Ogilby

May 1, 20213 min read

Managing Negative Emotions (like anxiety!)

Managing Negative Emotions (like anxiety!)

Managing Negative Emotions (like anxiety!)

Rachel Ogilby

Mar 25, 20215 min read

30 Ways to Show Yourself Love This Valentine's Day

30 Ways to Show Yourself Love This Valentine's Day

30 Ways to Show Yourself Love This Valentine's Day

Rachel Ogilby

Feb 8, 20215 min read

We are the resilient ones

We are the resilient ones

We are the resilient ones

Rachel Ogilby

Feb 4, 20213 min read

Challenge Negative Self-Talk

Challenge Negative Self-Talk

Challenge Negative Self-Talk

Rachel Ogilby

Dec 9, 20204 min read

Keep Calm During COVID

Keep Calm During COVID

Keep Calm During COVID

Rachel Ogilby

Nov 20, 20203 min read

The Importance of Optimism

The Importance of Optimism

The Importance of Optimism

Rachel Ogilby

Nov 20, 20204 min read

Saunas - Healthy or Harmful?

Saunas - Healthy or Harmful?

Saunas - Healthy or Harmful?

Rachel Ogilby

Sep 19, 20205 min read

45 Things I Would Have Told Myself as a Newlywed

45 Things I Would Have Told Myself as a Newlywed

45 Things I Would Have Told Myself as a Newlywed

Rachel Ogilby

Sep 2, 20205 min read

6 Things You Can Do Before Your Next Shift To Reduce Your Chances of Burnout

6 Things You Can Do Before Your Next Shift To Reduce Your Chances of Burnout

6 Things You Can Do Before Your Next Shift To Reduce Your Chances of Burnout

Rachel Ogilby

Aug 16, 20205 min read

Why You Should Make Time for Nature in Your Busy Schedule

Why You Should Make Time for Nature in Your Busy Schedule

Why You Should Make Time for Nature in Your Busy Schedule

Rachel Ogilby

Jul 29, 20207 min read

The Best Eating Habits for Nurses Who Work Long and Busy Shifts

The Best Eating Habits for Nurses Who Work Long and Busy Shifts

The Best Eating Habits for Nurses Who Work Long and Busy Shifts

Rachel Ogilby

Jun 11, 20207 min read

How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers

How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers

How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers

Rachel Ogilby

Jun 6, 20207 min read

7 Reasons Traveling Solo is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

7 Reasons Traveling Solo is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

7 Reasons Traveling Solo is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Rachel Ogilby

Jun 6, 20207 min read

When Should I Go To The Emergency Room?

When Should I Go To The Emergency Room?

When Should I Go To The Emergency Room?

Rachel Ogilby

May 28, 20205 min read

How to Optimize Your Sleep Schedule on Night Shift

How to Optimize Your Sleep Schedule on Night Shift

How to Optimize Your Sleep Schedule on Night Shift

Rachel Ogilby

May 25, 20206 min read

Healthy Habits For Healthy Nurses

Healthy Habits For Healthy Nurses

Healthy Habits For Healthy Nurses

Rachel Ogilby

May 25, 20206 min read

How To Make Your Own Protein Powder

How To Make Your Own Protein Powder

How To Make Your Own Protein Powder

Rachel Ogilby

May 24, 20204 min read

Quick, Healthy Snack Ideas for the Busy Nurse

Quick, Healthy Snack Ideas for the Busy Nurse

Quick, Healthy Snack Ideas for the Busy Nurse

Rachel Ogilby

May 23, 20201 min read

What You Should Know About Supplements If You Follow A Vegan Diet

What You Should Know About Supplements If You Follow A Vegan Diet

What You Should Know About Supplements If You Follow A Vegan Diet

Rachel Ogilby

May 18, 20206 min read

How to Maintain Work-Life Balance as a Nurse

How to Maintain Work-Life Balance as a Nurse

How to Maintain Work-Life Balance as a Nurse

Rachel Ogilby

May 8, 20208 min read

10 Easy Ways to Avoid Food Waste

10 Easy Ways to Avoid Food Waste

10 Easy Ways to Avoid Food Waste

Rachel Ogilby

May 6, 20206 min read

My 5 Favorite Fitness Websites (Free!)

My 5 Favorite Fitness Websites (Free!)

My 5 Favorite Fitness Websites (Free!)

Rachel Ogilby

Apr 26, 20203 min read

Why Forgiving Others and Yourself Are The Keys To A Peaceful Life

Why Forgiving Others and Yourself Are The Keys To A Peaceful Life

Why Forgiving Others and Yourself Are The Keys To A Peaceful Life

Rachel Ogilby

Apr 18, 20205 min read

6 Surprising Ways Vacations Are More Refreshing than a Glass of Iced Tea

6 Surprising Ways Vacations Are More Refreshing than a Glass of Iced Tea

6 Surprising Ways Vacations Are More Refreshing than a Glass of Iced Tea

Rachel Ogilby

Apr 18, 20203 min read

8 Ways to Make Easy, Simple Changes that Impact Your Health

8 Ways to Make Easy, Simple Changes that Impact Your Health

8 Ways to Make Easy, Simple Changes that Impact Your Health

Rachel Ogilby

Apr 13, 20206 min read

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