Posts from Andrea Altomaro

The Importance of Adaptability
The Importance of Adaptability
by Andrea Altomaro | April 06, 2020
Sister Monica Joan reminded me that while I cannot change the present, I must instead change how I respond to it.
In the Midst of a Crisis, Our Actions Impact the Outcome
In the Midst of a Crisis, Our Actions Impact the Outcome
by Andrea Altomaro | March 30, 2020
Andrea Altomaro on the actions we take and how we cope with a new, widespread virus.
When the Past Reveals the Problems of Today's Choices
When the Past Reveals the Problems of Today's Choices
by Andrea Altomaro | May 22, 2019
Andrea Altomaro argues that Season 8 shows abortions bans don't prevent abortions from happening, they just prevent them from happening safely.
When They’re Not Who You Thought They Were
When They’re Not Who You Thought They Were
by Andrea Altomaro | May 13, 2019
Andrea Altomaro on how it feels when someone that you’ve loved and respected turns out to be a completely different person than you thought they were.
Finding Where We Belong
Finding Where We Belong
by Andrea Altomaro | May 06, 2019
Andrea Altomaro on how finding and feeling a sense of belonging can empower you.
The Art of Listening
The Art of Listening
by Andrea Altomaro | April 29, 2019
Andrea Altomaro says midwives are caring for people at an extremely vulnerable time in their lives. It’s important that we don’t lose sight of that.
First, Do No Harm
First, Do No Harm
by Andrea Altomaro | April 24, 2019
Andrea Altomaro says we can take anything away from this episode, she hopes it is that we understand that we really cannot assume we know better than any of our patients.
Understanding Grief
Understanding Grief
by Andrea Altomaro | April 15, 2019
Andrea Altomaro on how grief changes you forever.
For Every Problem, There is a Solution
For Every Problem, There is a Solution
by Andrea Altomaro | April 08, 2019
Andrea Altomaro discusses the importance of be able to “turn off” from work.