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Our mindset is often times referred to our perception toward things in our life, or “the stories we tell ourselves.”  While it may seem subtle and unconscious to many, we do have control over our mindset. The trick is to have enough awareness about your beliefs, and perceptions to know what impact your mindset might be having on the quality of your health.

Today, I'm speaking with Nurse Dee-Lynn Mason. As I said in Episode 70, 5 Tips To Stay Grounded During Difficult Times, I intended to interview some nurses to hear their stories - which is why we have Dee-Lynn with us today. I also want to apologize for the sound quality. We had glitches during the recording that could not be edited afterwards. I hope you stay right to the end anyways because Nurse Dee's got a message you all want to hear, regardless of technical glitches.  Guest Spotlight: Dee-Lynn Mason RN is a new-to-practice nurse. As an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),  with 15 years of demonstrated history of working in the field of nursing, she decided to return to school to complete her RN degree. Her current work as an RN in agency has supported her at developing her skills in many areas of nursing practice. Today, she continues to work with agency while integrating into her new role as a full-time Labor & Delivery Nurse.

Hello to all my nurses and nurse leaders listening-in today. Today, in Satori Radio,  I'm speaking with Nurse Educator Lynn Wilkie Newberry, DNP - who works in policy with new-to-practice nurses, among many other things. Today she shares with us some of the ways that she remains grounded during these challenging times. As I said in Episode 70, 5 Tips To Stay Grounded During Difficult Times, I intended to interview some nurses to hear their stories - which is why we have Lynn with us today. Head on over to the shownotes for more relevant content as it pertains to mindfulness, meditation. https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/episode73-with-Lynn-Wilkie-Newberry

Today, in Satori Radio,  I'm speaking with Nurse Writer Christy Book, who is definitely leading the field of health and wellness as a nurse writer with nurse.org. She shares with us some of the ways that she remains grounded during these challenging times. In order for Christy to stay grounded as a busy health professional, she maintains balance through prayer, meditation, time with family and always holds her best friend close.  She also shares with us the value of being a creative entrepreneur. I think you'll find her to be an inspiring role model to future nurses, and those newer to the profession, as they carve their path in the nursing profession. Head over to the shownotes for more relevant content: https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/episode72-with-nurse-writer-christy-book

Sometimes we just feel stuck and fall back a few steps to catch our breath. We revert to what we know. Moving forward in life can become challenging and we don't know where to turn to, or how to move forward. Episode 71 is a bridge to the following series of interviews that I'm conducting with nurses on how they stay grounded during difficult times. 

With everything going on in the world these days, staying mentally and emotionally grounded has become even more difficult. I've tried everything lately to keep my head above water and stay sane, and some days it seems like nothing works. I always have my meditation practice to support me, but sometimes that is a difficult task. What else can you do? Well, head over to the show notes and see what other goodies I have in store for you!   

Understanding oneself is the secret to better spiritual health, and learning to meditate is one such way to take a pause and connect with yourself. You can advance your personal and professional growth by simply becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings. Head over to the show notes to see other amazing content we produced for you to help you on your journey to improved health and wellness. 

Your body holds an electromagnetic field, and it's the key to experiencing your best life. Every person has an electromagnetic field and it's this field that attracts what you feel in your life. Here are my 8 easy ways to raise your energetic vibration, a blog post written back in 2018. Today, with a bit more pep in my step, I record it for you as a podcast episode. This, my friends, is how you can begin to raise your good vibes for the day and get started by doing that right away! peace, love & light! xo  

Every moment of our lives, we're developing our story. The people we meet on a daily basis, and the obstacles we face along the way, all play a part in the story of our lives. As we review these interactions, our internal scenery creates our story. If you want to change your life, you need to write a new story - one that's in greater alignment with your stage of life. 

Wellness programs that support staff at being healthy, inside and outside the work environment, help them live balanced lives. Generally speaking, when a hospital can embrace a wellness program that's backed by coaching, mindset training and personal development, the entire work environment and culture grows (see Episode 45). Head over to the show notes here and you can find out more details about how Satori can help your hospital become a leader in health and wellness. 

Here's the thing about the profession of nursing, it's amazing. But as amazing as it is, one needs to make positive choices through the day to keep it that way! It's also socially acceptable to not place a high priority on personal satisfaction. All of this is slowly changing, however.  Head over to the shownotes where you'll find other relevant articles on mindfulness, health, coaching and mindset training.  You can also find-out about our next mantra-style meditation group here. 

Nurturing your relationship with food can lead to forming new states of mind and can also improve how you treat food in your life.  This can enhance your own relationship with your "self". Having a good relationship with food won't  happen instantly. It takes time, intention and reflection.  

All too often, we see health care practitioners running from shift-to-shift,  just getting through the day. The mindset is to "just get through this next rotation" because those 4-5 days are truly all about work, and getting themselves to and from the hospital. The mindset around work is that it's all-consuming, and they'll breath again a few days after their shifts are over. Mindset coaching for nurse wellbeing brings so many benefits to the hospital. It enhances the health of their nurses, and patients. It also helps nurses be happier.  Essentially, health equity for nurses involves reconditioning through coaching and mindset training. 

Join me in our Mantra Studio for a short gratitude meditation, to bring more peace and thankfulness to your day.    Please check out our Guided Meditation here afterwards, to help you relax from head-to-toe https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/guided-meditation/

Welcome to 2022. Are you ready to conquer this brave new world? In this year in review, I'm covering the year 2021 – another year of all years, that's created even more distraction than we had in the prior year. What was your biggest win in 2021? Tap yourself on the back for that shift.  At Satori Health & Wellness Coaching, it's no secret that we're all about reflection, and working your emotions and mindset to get you shifting to a better place. We want you to slow down, and be well in your skin. Let's gain the right mindset by starting with a year-in-review

Self-regulation is the ability to manage your emotions and behavior to fit the demands of the situation. To effectively deal with what life throws at you, you need to self-regulate. If you can't manage yourself well, you might find yourself coping in ways that aren't healthy for you. In the end, your mental health will suffer.  

Welcome to episode 60! Here's the thing...There are many reasons why some people fail and others succeed. One of the biggest causes of failure is a lack of clarity on what they want. Often you have a strong desire to succeed, but feel unsure about how to proceed. That makes for a difficult process.Let these 2 quick tips guide you on refining your system for personal growth and change. Head over to the shownotes for more related topics. https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/failproof-your

Work-life balance can be a challenging endeavour — especially for health professionals and frontline workers going through the pandemic. Professional burnout is a major global health concern among physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, and the numbers are rising through the pandemic. In this episode I'm giving you 5 Ways to Promote Better Work-Life Balance:

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've obviously seen a big shift in the degree to which mindfulness is discussed in the media, and in the workplace. This got me thinking...and writing...and now talking. Mindfulness in the workplace supports individuals in managing complex situations. Organizations who do that can support their staff in adapting swiftly to the increasing demands placed on them.  If you're interested in learning more about we support your frontline in health and wellness, and retention, head over to the shownotes, or book a call with me to discuss The ProMind Experience in further detail. www.satorihwcoaching.ca

"According to a Public Health Ontario report: "The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the mental health of the healthcare and public health workforce and adequate supports are essential to protect and improve the public health workforce's mental health and resilience." Head over to the shownotes for more details on how we can support your hospital in post-pandemic personal growth. https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/5-reasons-to-support-post-pandemic-personal-growth/

Most hospitals need leaders with strong clinical skills, as well as business/operational skills.  To be a really good healthcare leader, whatever stage you're at in the chain of command, you also need people who want to stick with you. To be successful at that, you have to be likeable. You also have to have a keen sense of awareness,and emotional intelligence.  There's a high cost to ignoring these three core principles, as a leader.

The decision-making journey is a personal one; no two people start from the same place or have the same wants, needs or goals for their life. With the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating mental health challenges and pushing society towards more inequality with lockdowns and vaccine protocols, the shift towards defining personal control has become even more prominent. The benefits of everyday mindfulness can also support you in your sucess in making decisions.  Head over to show notes to access a link to my free 5-day course on peak performance. 

Workplace retention is a complex formula. There isn't one specific thing that will make your staff stick with you. When it comes to nursing retention in healthcare,  it can be just as complex. Head to the show notes for more on this topic: https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/top-3-nursing-retention-strategy-for-healthcare-hr/

Are you thinking about building a meditation practice? Good for you! You're only four quick steps away from living a healthier lifestyle. In this post on the 4 Ways To Build A Meditation Practice, I'm going to guide you to developing the tools you need for creating this powerful daily practice.  

Welcome to 2021. Are you ready to conquer this new world? In this episode, I'm covering the year 2020 - the year of all years. We faced challenges like we've not seen in decades. At Satori Health & Wellness Coaching, it's no secret that we're all about reflection, and working your emotions and mindset to get you results. Head over to the show notes for more fun and engaging content. 

In today's episode we're going to create a life plan in 5 easy steps. Here's the thing, building an authentic life takes work.  But, the benefits of creating this type of life plan are numerous: enhanced clarity, creativity, and it provides a sense of personal power. When you are feeling adrift, or you feel you need to tighten-up on life priorities, going back to your life plan can feel so empowering and rewarding. Head over to the show notes for more details and relavant episodes: https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/create-a-life-plan-in-5-easy-steps/

To allow your heart to lead means you let your ego fade into the background - and become less judgemental with yourself and with others. When you lead from the heart, you're more open to your true purpose. Try embrace those thoughts with your heart's energy and with a sense of forgiveness; a forgiveness for the challenges that might be arising. Head over to the Satori Radio Blog/Podcast Shownotes for more links and details. 

Having more empathy in the workplace is reliant on many people, especially on the health care leaders. They are crucial people in the system. Health care leaders make decisions that shape caregiving. They help their staff and the organization perform at optimal levels in a highly complex and evolving environment. Head over to the shownotes for more details. 

Shh. Turn down the noise. Shut off the distractions. Just listen. Do you hear it in the silence? That’s YOUR voice. I believe that the universe is always talking to us, and if we’re paying attention to its messages, we are given the answers. As we move through life, we learn important lessons - many of them, we were supposed to learn. So this inner dialogue, and messages, is a part of life's guidance. You could say it's our own inner wisdom— a part of our soul's path, or that of the higher self.

Satori recognizes that there are 5 key challenges to running effective workplace health programs. These challenges have posed significant barriers for personal development, and should be taken into account before further mental health damage ensues. Instead of allowing COVID-19 to become an excuse, thus placing powerful experiential programs on the back burner,  managers could be a driving force in 2021 and taking a powerful approach to staff development. But... you need to know what you're really up against in order to push through some of the staff rebuttals.

Living more intentionally is to live a life you feel is enriching to who you are - and is being true to YOU. Top 4 Ways To Live With Intention Step #1. Create A Favourable Environment  Step #2. Decide What You Want To Guide Yourself To Success Step #3. Learn To Meditate For Increased Brain Coherence Step #4. Create Regular Rituals That Involve Free Time  

It's hart - if not impossible - to succeed at changing your daily habits without creating a goal and a plan. Every successful person is built on a solid foundation of powerful daily habits. Through consistency, you can achieve healthy living. It's been said that 66% of nurses are reporting stress-related burnout, and the same goes for medical doctors, midwives, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Health and wellness coaching helps you change those daily habits and create a plan.

In The 8 Most Powerful Ways To Keep Healthy During COVID-19, my emphasis is on the Front-Line Staff & the Leaders who are deeply entrenched in this epidemic. To all the hospital staff - those on the front-line managing the patients to those who are in the backend making sure that staff gets paid on time, and those who are in-charge of scheduling, this is a very important time for you to nurture yourselves.    Episodes references:  3 Powerful Ways To Manage Stress During COVID-19 Powerful and sustainable health routine (see episode 21). Deal with your stress in a strategic way The bad and the ugly side of supplements Taking a day off work (and not feel guilty about it) Top 5 Myths To Meditation

This article will offer you the top 3 ways to control your stress (and cortisol) so you can control your life. I've been speaking with many health practitioners, and hospital administrators, over the last few week. They all seem to be wondering the same things – how to keep their staff healthy and free of burnout.  Now, more than ever, with COVID-19 taking over everyone's thoughts, you need to keep your stress under control so it doesn't start to control you.  First and foremost, let's cover the 3 common reasons health practitioners have stress that leads them to burnout: too big of a workload.        2. family and personal lives are challenged due to job.       3. employment doesn’t allow them enough time outside of work to recover. Head over to the show-notes for the script... https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/top-3-ways-to-control-your-stress/

Work-life balance is never easy to manage, no matter what you do for a living, because our bodies are consistently used to managing stress. This couldn't be more true for a highly specialized health practitioner who might feel guilty for taking a day off. But sometimes you just to plan for what you're going to do in order to make the most of that day. We all need the rest without any specific reason! Here are 5 tips to get the most of your day off: Plan for a super amazing breakfast. Count the hours you'll have of leisure time and work-time well in advance of your week. Napolean Hill offers up some perspective here. Plan your leisure time in advance, and record it in your agenda so you know what fun things lie ahead. Learn to meditate properly. Meditation is proven to reduce the stress hormone cortisol and add more funk and soul to your life. Shut-off your wifi for a certain period each day, that way you can free to relax knowing no emails are coming in. This is your time. Are you ready to learn how to meditate? In 4 hours, over 4 days, create a beautiful life! Join me for an in-depth digital 4-lesson program to learn the healing art of Vedic Meditation. I will personally give you your a unique "mantra" that will allow you to transcend stress effortlessly. Shownotes and links: https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/5-tips-to-get-th…rom-your-day-off/ https://satorihealth.thinkific.com/courses/VedicMeditation

According to the World Health Organization"The workplace, along with the school, hospital, city, island, and marketplace, has been established as one of the priority settings for health promotion into the 21st century." The WHO also goes on to support that "The workplace directly influences the physical, mental, economic and social well-being of workers and in turn the health of their families, communities and society. It offers an ideal setting and infrastructure to support the promotion of health of a large audience. The health of workers is also affected by non-work related factors."   Head over to the show notes for a sneak peak at my fabulous giveaway: https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/the-importance-of-workplace-health-promotion/

On my home page, I wrote that "I’m a coach by accident, a writer by purpose, and a lifelong fan of learning how people survive pain and tragedy". I've been asked "Lynn, why are you a coach by accident and a writer on purpose? What do you mean by that?"  I've also had this question a lot lately "how come you left the profession of nursing for coaching? Let me touch upon these issues to clarify a few things.   Head over to the show notes and download my 5-Day Audio Program www.satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/

What is your current relationship with sleep? Not where it should be? Get ready to fluff up your pillows! Sleep is a crucial part of life. It is part of our body’s restorative function and without it, life wouldn’t be possible. The trouble is, some of us struggle to get more of it, while many can’t get enough sleep. And there are folks out there who have a very healthy relationship with sleep, and once their head hits the pillow - till morning - they are deep in a happy slumber dreaming of unicorns flying high in the sky. Head on over to https://www.satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/getting-deep-rest for the show notes and a fantastic freebie to help you manage all those strategies I offered up! 

“OMG, I was exhausted this morning and didn’t feel like going to work. I couldn’t shake it. Any advice?” Yeah, stay home and take a day off. Enjoy your day doing something you like. See you at work tomorrow feeling more productive.  You think that’s impossible, do you? Well, it’s the best advice I have for you and it doesn’t need to be made into  a “mental health day” just because you feel like staying home. About 15 years ago, I was running pretty fast. I was working as a nurse in labor & delivery. I’d just been forced to take a leave of absence from Chiropractic College because I was working too many hours while being in school, and not accomplishing the end goal.That led me down a horrific path, that took me 10 years to recover.  Why do you feel the need to force your body/mind to “get to work” when it is clearly telling you to rest? have a listen and then head over to the podcast show notes to download your Free 5-Day Audio program on mastering your emotional system for good. https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/why-you-need-to-take-the-day-off-work-not-feel-guilty-about-it/

When you have stress in your life, it can be daunting to manage it. However, by maintaining a growth-oriented mindset, you learn new ways of thinking and perceiving - and in the end, you learn new strategies.   I want you to recognize these 3 key things: We’re not perfect - nobody! Growth is a universal human need that is obtained in many ways. Some grow through hobbies, some through our work or studies, and others in relationships.  We are constantly changing and evolving.  In this post, I’m concentrating on #3, that we’re constantly in a state of change. The sun's rotation to the earth is constantly changing, which means the tide is changing, and the seasons are changing, and the colours of the leaves on the trees are changing. The amount of light we get daily is changing and it affects our mood. https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/dealing-with-stress-in-a-productive-way

Mindfulness is all the rage these days, I know, but I think you arrived here for a good reason. You’re looking for help at being more present in your life. You need to bring down the stress levels and you’re starting to consider some alternatives to the ways you’re showing-up in the world.

Here's the reality, you’ve got years of thoughts, memories, values& beliefsall  intertwined into major neuronal connections.  A few nights ago, I was enjoying a good read from Napoleon Hill’s Landmark Bestseller-Think and Grow Rich.On page 233, he states “thoughts are truly things, for the reason that every material thing begins in the form of thought-energy”. We cover some of this in Module 1, Lesson 3, of Pro-Mind, on the Mind, The Body & The Brain. If you'd like to learn more about Pro-Mind, head over here: https://themindfulclinican.thinkific.com/pages/pro-mind    

Well, I think it's a term I've coined myself actually. It's a clinician who is Mindful and embodies mindfulness to manage their stress levels to achieve greater work-life balance. You see, mindfulness for stress-reduction isn't only about reducing pain, anxiety and depression. It's about awareness of how one's feeling, and what your doing. Training yourself to be more aware requires practice, however.  Check out the show-notes here:  https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/4-ways-to-become-a-mindful-clinician/   Don't make the same 7 deadly mistakes that other health practitioners are making >> https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/7-deadly-mistakes-health-practitioners-make/

By entering into a meditative state, you allow yourself the opportunity to take a step-back from your daily stressors, be more mindful, and let the ego fade into the background for a 20-minute period. Episode 14 was all about the top 5 Myths About Meditation, this podcast episode is all about the 5 most interesting facts about meditation. Check out the show notes for a Free Research List https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/5-interesting-facts-about-meditation/

We as health professionals are flooded with messagestelling us that we need to be 'taking better care of ourselves', doing more networking, attending more conferences and education events, while simultaneously becoming quasi-celebrities in the community. How on earth can we stay calm and cool, and manage our own personal change while managing social change, workplace change, and that of our clients?  But... with these 6 Quick & Easy Steps To Change Anything, you can take control and change anything you want about your situation. You just need a little bit of time to contemplate what I'm about to tell you. https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/6-quick-easy-steps-to-change-anything  

Mindful eating is when you're mindful, and pay close attention, to the feelings happening inside your body that trigger you to eat. And when you are eating, you maintain awareness of the process. But these super duper easy tips are just the tip of the iceberg of what's written about eating with more mindfulness. I think any literature on the topic is better than none. And each tip is of equal importance on its own!!!! Each step can also become a very advanced system for you to kick start your own mindfulness routine, and rock your day from the start. Check out the show notes for further details that link up to issues I talk about here: www.satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/6-super-easy-steps-to-mindful-eating/

 Good question! And the answer will vary depending upon who you speak with. For me, it’s a matter of creating a space (or simplicity) that allows for contentment with whatever your situation or life. I wrote about creating your own meditation space in a prior podcast episode, and today's podcast follows a similar train of thought. Simplicity is all about you, and it happens in 3 stages. 

As you may know, I'm a Sociology Graduate with research specialty in Food Politics and The Construction Of Risk In The Media. I enjoy understanding how people learn about risks in society when it comes to their health and wellbeing. I also used to work as a nurse. If you're dealing with issues of feeling sluggish and drained, you might need to consider adding a dietary supplement. On the other hand, you might be struggling with feeling unfulfilled, or unsatisfied with life overall. I address this in episode 27, here. 

All bad habits start with a problem, and also being unable to solve that problem in good time. A bad habit simply means you are a slave to a problem that you have no control over. But, with Mindfulness Techniques, and the right style of coaching you can learn to identify some ways to brainstorm, build control, and change. Kick that habit to the curb!! I also reference my 3-part series on managing your fear, Episode 24, 25 and 26, so do have a listen to help you reinforce the strategies for change. 

If you’ve gone through my blog, you might have come across two specific posts about The 3 Golden Rules For Attaining Productivity and my 4 Key Steps To Achieve Success.  However, there is another core topic that has far reaching effects than success or productivity bundled together, and that is fulfilment.

As you read in the last two blog posts, I discussed spending some time in contemplation as it relates to pain. Pain is a part of life, and people experience it psychologicallyand physically. Today's blog, I will share one key solution to managing physical pain or fear: eating good food & taking proper health supplements!  Listen to episode 24: https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/how-to-overcome-fear1/ Listen to episode 25: https://satorihwcoaching.ca/blog/how-to-overcome-fear-2/