EP 012: What If Standing Up Means Standing Alone? With former NICU nurse Kristen Nagle
Aug 19, 2025
Video of interview available below
What happens when questioning what to feed your baby leads you to question everything you've built your life on? Former NICU nurse Kristen Nagle's journey from healthcare worker to losing her 14-year career, facing $100,000 in fines, and finding profound freedom is one of the most courageous pivots you'll ever hear.
In this raw and powerful conversation, Kristen shares how becoming a mother cracked open her worldview, leading her from fear-based decisions to heart-led knowing—even when it meant standing alone against every institution she'd once trusted.
This isn't just about medical freedom—it's about the courage to change your mind, the strength found in losing everything, and the unexpected gifts that emerge when you finally stop living for others' approval.
Essential listening for anyone questioning the path they're on or ready to discover what freedom actually feels like.
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Covered In This Episode
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How standing in your truth can feel isolating—and why she believes it’s still worth it.
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The role motherhood played in fueling Kristen’s courage to question official narratives.
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What happens when you follow your convictions despite public backlash.
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Why seeking truth sometimes means becoming the “outsider” in your own circles.
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How Kristen rebuilt her sense of purpose after walking away from the nursing profession.
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The personal toll—and unexpected rewards—of refusing to compromise your values.
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How she navigated friendships and family relationships when beliefs collided.
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Why personal integrity became Kristen’s compass when the path forward was unclear.
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The unexpected freedom that comes from no longer needing everyone’s approval.
Chapters
00:00 — Introduction to the Courageous Pivot Podcast
00:03:03 — Kristen's Transformation: From Nurse to Advocate
00:05:12 — The Turning Point: Questioning the Medical System
00:08:48 — Facing Backlash and Standing Firm
00:11:56 — The Personal Cost of Speaking Out
00:20:35 — The Impact of Public Health Policy on Kristen's Advocacy
00:28:44 — Kristen's Public Stand and Media Backlash
00:39:43 — Resilience and Faith: Overcoming Adversity
00:49:43 — The Freedom Convoy Experience
01:04:57 — Reclaiming Birth and New Beginnings
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More About Kristen Nagle
Kristen Nagle is a former NICU nurse turned truth-teller, speaker, and founder of Faithfully Fearless — a movement empowering women to reclaim their God-given design and live with faith-fueled conviction. After 14 years in conventional healthcare, Kristen stood boldly in truth, risking her career, reputation, and livelihood to speak out for health freedom and faith-based living.
She is the co-founder of the Reclaiming Birth Conference, now in its third successful year, and has been recognized as a top team builder, paving the way for mothers to create a life of purpose and freedom while raising their children. Kristen's work is rooted in the conviction that we don’t have to choose between family and leadership — we can have both, anchored in truth and faith.
From personal story to professional expertise, Kristen blends heart, truth, and actionable steps to help women break free from fear, reclaim their voice, and lead their families with courage and clarity.