The Purple Stethoscope

In this episode, Devyn introduces the concepts of first, second, and third spaces/places in addition to ways we can create communities we want and give back to communities we love.

 

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Learn more about Girl Trek

Black Women Connect Vancouver 

 

The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community 

 

Community Events

PolicyLink Summit 2026 

6th Annual North Sound Race & Health Equity Conference

6th Annual DNPs of Color Conference 

APRNs of Washington State 2026 Conference 

Now that you’re connecting with the people in closest proximity to you, let’s take a look around the neighborhood. In this episode, Devyn shares resources such as Z1P C0D3 EX4M and County Health Rankings to help you get to know how healthy your county is and how it compares to others and challenges listeners to get out and explore their neighborhoods.

 

Learn more about Black to the Outdoors

 

Read How to Get to Know Your Neighborhood

 

The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community 

 

Community Events

PolicyLink Summit 2026 

6th Annual North Sound Race & Health Equity Conference

6th Annual DNPs of Color Conference 

APRNs of Washington State 2026 Conference 

Do you know your neighbors? It could save your life. In this episode, Devyn highlights the health risks of isolation and loneliness and challenges listeners to connect with those closest to them.

 

The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community 

Community Events

PolicyLink Summit 2026 

6th Annual North Sound Race & Health Equity Conference

6th Annual DNPs of Color Conference 

APRNs of Washington State 2026 Conference 

Devyn and Dr. Ortìz discuss the health and care they were raised with, the healthcare they studied, and the ways ancestral wisdom remains present in individuals and communities.

The Purple Stethoscope podcast is a production of Divinity Health and Wellness, whose mission is to close the racial health gap through education, advocacy, and representation in healthcare.

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Do you know who you are? In this episode, Devyn explores the health promoting nature of ancestral reclamation - taking back our stories. The article referenced is can be found here Ancestral Wisdom in Cross-Cultural Nursing

The Purple Stethoscope podcast, hosted by Devyn Nixon @DtheNP on Instagram, is a production of Divinity Health and Wellness whose mission is to close the racial health gap through education, health advocacy and representation in healthcare.

I've signed up for the 30-Mile Outdoor Challenge for the American Heart Association because this cause is close to my heart. I want to take action and make an impact. And I would love your help. Whether you donate $1 or $100, every bit counts. I've set the goal of $321, my mother’s birthday and will walk to remember her while supporting the cause.

I've included information about American Heart Association below. 

Heart disease and stroke are the top two killers worldwide, and they don’t just affect older people. In fact, heart disease is getting younger, and young people are often unaware of the risk they face. Whether it’s undiagnosed high blood pressure, poor mental health, or vaping, we need your help raising the critical funds to support our mission: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

I've signed up for the 30-Mile Outdoor Challenge for the American Heart Association because this cause is close to my heart. I want to take action and make an impact. And I would love your help. Whether you donate $1 or $100, every bit counts. I've set the goal of $321, my mother’s birthday and will walk to remember her while supporting the cause.

I've included information about American Heart Association below. 

Heart disease and stroke are the top two killers worldwide, and they don’t just affect older people. In fact, heart disease is getting younger, and young people are often unaware of the risk they face. Whether it’s undiagnosed high blood pressure, poor mental health, or vaping, we need your help raising the critical funds to support our mission: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

I've signed up for the 30-Mile Outdoor Challenge for the American Heart Association because this cause is close to my heart. I want to take action and make an impact. And I would love your help. Whether you donate $1 or $100, every bit counts. I've set the goal of $321, my mother’s birthday and will walk to remember her while supporting the cause.

I've included information about American Heart Association below. 

Heart disease and stroke are the top two killers worldwide, and they don’t just affect older people. In fact, heart disease is getting younger, and young people are often unaware of the risk they face. Whether it’s undiagnosed high blood pressure, poor mental health, or vaping, we need your help raising the critical funds to support our mission: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

This episode contains an activation warning as suicide and suicidal awareness are discussed. Please be gentle with yourselves as you listen.

I've signed up for the 30-Mile Outdoor Challenge for the American Heart Association because this cause is close to my heart. I want to take action and make an impact. And I would love your help. Whether you donate $1 or $100, every bit counts. I've set the goal of $321, my mother’s birthday and will walk to remember her while supporting the cause.

I've included information about American Heart Association below. 

Heart disease and stroke are the top two killers worldwide, and they don’t just affect older people. In fact, heart disease is getting younger, and young people are often unaware of the risk they face. Whether it’s undiagnosed high blood pressure, poor mental health, or vaping, we need your help raising the critical funds to support our mission: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.