EP 94: Nursing is a Professional Sport: A Conversation with Vince Pitstick

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica welcome Vince Pitstick, an expert in functional medicine and metabolic health. Vince shares his personal journey from a sick child to a successful health coach, emphasizing the need for a new model of healthcare that prioritizes holistic approaches. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by nurses and healthcare workers, the importance of integrating various health modalities, and practical tips for maintaining health in demanding jobs. Vince's insights on the current state of nursing spark a thought-provoking discussion on how the medical system struggles to keep its own practitioners healthy. Vince compares nurses' roles to that of professional athletes who must prepare and recover properly. They emphasize the need for personal responsibility in managing stress and health. The concept of anhedonia is explored, highlighting how nurses can become desensitized to pleasure and the importance of resensitizing dopamine levels for better mental health. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of inflammation, adrenal fatigue, intermittent fasting, the importance of diet and exercise in recovery, and the significance of metabolic health. Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit: https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/ and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase! Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! 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Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more. https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters: 02:39 Introduction to Vince Pitstick 07:04 Vince's Journey from Childhood Illness to Health Coach 10:23 Vince's Qualifications and Experience 13:15 Challenges in Gaining Recognition in the Medical Community 19:39 Viral Videos and the State of Nursing 21:45 Encouraging Nurses to Leave the Profession 27:28 The Impact of Stress on Nurses' Health 31:23 Maintaining Metabolic Health in Irregular Shifts 35:08 Survival Tips for Nurses 40:00 Travel Nursing: Better for Nurses to be Contract Employees? 47:30 Anhedonia and Its Effects on Nurses 58:50 Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and Its Impact 1:07:40 Enema of the Week Award 1:09:14 Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Risks 1:14:25 The 4F Process 1:24:00 Where to Find Vince Follow Vince Pitstick: Instagram: @vince_pitstick YouTube: @Metabolicmentor/@VincePitstick https://vidalcoaching.com/ New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). 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