What happens when one of the most trusted careers in America is suddenly labeled as not a “real profession”?

In this powerful episode of Rts Share Tea, Linda “Thee Asthma Lady” sits down with nursing expert and research scientist Dr. Jenny Uguru, DNP, RN to unpack the current state of nursing, higher education access, student loan debt, and the growing concerns around nurse and patient safety.From advanced degrees and leadership roles to being told nursing isn’t a “real” profession — we’re talking about it ALL.

In this episode, we discuss:️

️-The stigma of calling nursing a “non-professional” career️

-Barriers to higher education for nurses️

-The impact of student debt in healthcare️

-Why nurse safety = patient safety️

-The future of the nursing profession

Dr. Uguru brings her leadership experience, clinical expertise, and real-world perspective to this timely conversation about respect, policy, and the future of healthcare. If you’re a nurse, healthcare professional, student, or someone passionate about healthcare equity and professional recognition — this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join the W.H.E.E.Z.E.R. community.

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In this episode of Rts Share Tea podcast, we break down how stress triggers asthma symptoms and why flare-ups often show up during high-pressure moments like work stress, caregiving, financial strain, or emotional overwhelm.

As a Respiratory Therapist and Asthma Education Specialist, I explain the stress–asthma connection in simple terms, including why stress can tighten airways, change breathing patterns, and make asthma harder to control—especially for those with non-allergic. You’ll also walk away with practical, asthma-safe stress management tools you can actually use—while keeping one thing very clear: stress management supports asthma control, but it does not replace medications or your asthma action plan.

Topics covered:

-How stress impacts the lungs and airways

-Why stress is a real asthma trigger (not “all in your head”)

-Everyday stressors that can worsen asthma symptoms

-Safe, supportive stress-management strategies for people with asthma

-How to talk to your healthcare team about stress and asthma control

If you or someone you love notices asthma flares during stressful times, this episode is for you.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this reminder that better breathing includes caring for your whole self.

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Imagine choosing public health as your career path… only to be told it’s not a “real” profession. 😳

In this powerful episode of the RTs Share Tea Podcast, host Linda "Thee Asthma Lady" sits down with Dr. Anthony Santella, a nationally recognized public health expert and academic, to unpack a major policy shift that could reshape the future of public health education and the workforce.

This episode was a must for me to cover — because I would not be where I am today as Thee Asthma Lady without my Master of Public Health layered on top of my Respiratory Therapist skills, and without Dr. Santella pulling me deeper into the public health space early in my career. This conversation is both professional and personal.

Dr. Santella breaks down — in plain language — the Federal Department of Education’s reclassification of public health as a non-professional degree, why this decision matters, and how it could impact:

✔️ Public health students

✔️ Higher education programs

✔️ Workforce pipelines

✔️ Community and population health outcomes

We also dive into what inspired Dr. Santella to enter public health, his journey into academia, and what he believes lies ahead for the field if this policy stands. This episode blends expertise, lived experience, and real talk about why public health deserves recognition, protection, and investment — now more than ever.

☕ The tea is hot, the conversation is necessary, and the implications are real.

👇 Join the conversation in the comments and let us know:

How do YOU think this policy could impact the future of public health?

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