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At Code Lavender, we believe wholeheartedly in the transformative power of real conversations, the strength of community, and the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces for all individuals.

05/13/2026

“Close enough” is adorable… until you’re wearing the wrong prescription on your actual eyeballs.

This week on Code Lavender with Dr. Ashley & Nurse Tanya, we break down why using a real optician still matters — measurements, fit, lens quality, eye strain, headaches, and all the things the internet conveniently forgets to mention.

Featuring insight from Dr. Navpreet Johar Mann.

Your glasses are medical devices. Not costume jewelry from the WiFi machine.

05/11/2026

Something is not adding up. 👁️

On May 30 at 3 PM, join Code Lavender with Dr. Ashley & Nurse Tanya on YouTube, Facebook, and the Blue Podcast Network as special guest Dr. Preet Johar joins us for a conversation that goes far deeper than “just glasses.”

When an ophthalmic prescription is analyzed correctly… it can reveal a lot more than blurred vision.

Patterns. Inconsistencies. Questions nobody wants asked.

We’re not revealing the full topic yet — but let’s just say:
sometimes the eyes tell a story before the person ever does.

This one is going to make good people furious and BAD people squirm. Excellent.

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04/21/2026

Your eyes are supposed to move as a team… so what happens when they don’t?

This Saturday, April 25 at 3:30 PM — Code Lavender Podcast with Dr. Ashley & Nurse Tanya dives into strabismus with Dr. Preet Johar 👁️

We’re breaking it down in real terms:
• What strabismus actually is (and why it’s more than “crossed eyes”)
• How it affects vision, depth perception, and confidence
• Why early detection matters — in kids and adults
• Treatment options that can truly change someone’s quality of life

Whether you’re in healthcare or just want to understand what you’re seeing — this is one of those conditions that’s simple on the surface… but deeper than people think.

📍 Saturday, April 25 | 3:30 PM
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See it differently. Understand it fully.

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04/21/2026

Money talks… but nurses? We’ve been too busy saving lives to learn the language.

This Saturday, April 25 at 3 PM — Code Lavender Podcast with Dr. Ashley & Nurse Tanya is getting real about nurses and money 💸

We’re joined by Kathy Kane — a powerhouse from Wall Street who built her career alongside the old boys’ club and now focuses on helping nurses stop fumbling their finances and start building real wealth.

No fluff. No shame. Just straight insight:
• Why so many nurses struggle with money
• The habits quietly draining your bank account
• How to start thinking like an investor (even if you’ve never tried)
• What nobody taught you about money… but should have

You take care of everyone else. It’s time your money takes care of you.

📍 Saturday, April 25 | 3 PM
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04/21/2026

Money talks… but nurses? We’ve been too busy saving lives to learn the language.

This Saturday, April 25 at 3 PM — Code Lavender Podcast with Dr. Ashley & Nurse Tanya is getting real about nurses and money 💸

We’re joined by Kathy Kane — a powerhouse from Wall Street who built her career alongside the old boys’ club and now focuses on helping nurses stop fumbling their finances and start building real wealth.

No fluff. No shame. Just straight insight:
• Why so many nurses struggle with money
• The habits quietly draining your bank account
• How to start thinking like an investor (even if you’ve never tried)
• What nobody taught you about money… but should have

You take care of everyone else. It’s time your money takes care of you.

📍 Saturday, April 25 | 3 PM
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04/15/2026

Nobody tells you this in nursing school…

Half the meds we give?
They’re out here living double lives.

💊 Gabapentin
Started for seizures…
Now? Chronic pain, hot flashes, anxiety—she’s booked and busy.

💊 Trazodone
Marketed for depression…
But let’s be real—everyone’s getting it for sleep.

💊 Beta blockers
Blood pressure and arrhythmias? Sure.
But also migraines and anxiety—especially that “my heart is about to jump out of my chest” feeling.

💊 Amitriptyline
Old-school antidepressant…
Now treating nerve pain, migraines, IBS—basically everything but your attitude.

💊 Clonidine
Hypertension? Yes.
Also opioid withdrawal, anxiety, ADHD—quietly doing the most.

Welcome to off-label use—
where meds said, “I can do more.”

And honestly?
Nurses figure this out before anyone explains it.

Nurses really do run the group chat.

04/15/2026

You learned med math.
But did anyone teach you:

how to budget shift differentials?
how to prepare for caregiving costs?
how to save while paying off loans?
how to plan for a career that may change because of burnout?

Exactly.

This conversation is for every nurse who feels behind, overwhelmed, or financially unprepared.

04/14/2026

Nurses are taught how to care for everyone else.
Not how to manage student loans, burnout, inconsistent income, or long-term wealth.

This month on Code Lavender, we’re joined by Katherine Kanes, CFP®, to talk about the real financial challenges nurses face — and how to start planning smarter.

Because financial peace is part of wellness too.

04/12/2026

🌿 BLURBS ON HERBS — PEPPERMINT
The Mid-Shift Reset Herb

“This herb can actually boost mental focus.”

If you’ve ever hit that wall mid-shift — where your brain feels slow, your focus is gone, and you’re just trying to push through… this one’s for you.

This week we’re talking about Peppermint, a simple but powerful herb that can help improve alertness and cognitive performance.

Peppermint works by stimulating the trigeminal nerve, which activates pathways in the brain associated with focus, clarity, and wakefulness. That refreshing sensation you feel? It’s not just in your head — it’s neurological.

✨ Why Peppermint?
• Helps improve focus and alertness
• Supports mental clarity
• Can reduce fatigue and brain fog
• Quick, natural reset without caffeine

🌿 How to use it:
Tea, essential oil inhalation, or capsules — easy and accessible.

💜 Code Lavender Tip:
Keep peppermint on hand during long shifts. A quick inhale or sip can be the reset your brain actually needs.

Save this for your next shift.

👇 What’s your go-to when you hit that mid-shift slump?















04/10/2026

Wait… your medication might be doing MORE than you think 👀

Off-label uses = everyday nursing knowledge 💊
Nurses see what textbooks don’t teach.

Okay but let’s talk about this for a second…

Medications don’t just do *one* thing. And nurses? We KNOW that.

That “blood pressure med”? Yeah… we’re using it for anxiety.
That “antidepressant”? Also helping with chronic pain.
That “seizure med”? Surprise — mood stabilizer.

It’s called *off-label use* — and it’s completely legal, evidence-based, and honestly… kind of genius.

Doctors prescribe it.
But nurses? We’re the ones who see how it actually works in real life.

We notice the patterns.
We see what helps patients sleep, cope, calm down, function.

That’s the difference.

Nurses don’t just give meds…
We understand them.

💊 Nurses rock — and this is why.

Save this if you’ve ever said “wait… this med does WHAT?”
Tag a nurse who just *gets it*.

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