Tenderness for Nurses

Today on the podcast I chat with co-founder of Orange Sky, Nick Marchesi. He and his friend Lucas Patchett decided to set up a laundry service for people experiencing homelessness and hardship through access to free laundry and shower services, as well as the opportunity for regular connection. We provide a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive space for anyone experiencing loneliness or disconnection from the community, with a focus on improving hygiene, health, and quality of life. Nic chats about how Orange Sky started. the amazing friends he has made and how the service has expanded. I walked away from our chat with a new friend and an appreciation for the remarkable people out in our community who give of themself and their time and believe in the power of connection. If you want to find out more about Orange Sky or want to donate time or financially, The link is below. Home - Orange Sky Australia | Homeless Charity | Positively Connecting Communities A huge thank you to our sponsors for this episode, Nutricia. This episode was created independently by the speakers, and the views expressed herein are those of the speakers, not of Nutricia. This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Medical professionals should rely on their own skill and assessment of individual patients. Nutricia Healthcare Professionals | Nutricia AustraliaSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, we chat with Justine Holloway who is the Regional Nurse Manager for Donate Life Victoria. Justine is passionate about leadership and our chat encompasses this, management of a team nurses and being very aware of caring for her team in an area of nursing where burnout and emotional fatigue can occur. Justine’s passion around strong leadership in nursing is injected in to every aspect of our conversation and I absolutely loved her passion for nursing and nursing leadership. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you would like to become an organ donor, or want to check your status, please head to the following link: Australian Organ Donor Register - Services Australia This episode has been sponsored by our friends at Nutricia, and for that I am truly grateful. This episode was created independently by the speakers and the views expressed herein are those of the speakers, not of Nutricia. This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Medical professionals should rely on their own skill and assessment of individual patients. Early Life Nutrition & Medical Advice | Nutricia AustraliaSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with the remarkable Donation Specialist Nurse Georgie Callaghan. I had a wonderful chat with Georgie about her background as an intensive care nurse and how her experience in this specialty has allowed her to work within organ donation. We discuss her role in assisting families in making the often heart-rending decision to donate a loved one’s organs due to many differing circumstances. We also chat about how donating can help so many people through life-threatening medical conditions. Georgie and I talk about how this role can take a toll both mentally and physically on nurses within this specialty of organ donation and the importance of self-care and tenderness to self as a nurse in her position. This is a beautiful chat about the gift of life families can give others when they themselves are going through heartbreaking situations. If you would like to become an organ donor or want to check your status, please head to the following link: https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register-donor-today This episode has been sponsored by our friends at Nutricia, and for that I am truly grateful. This episode was created independently by the speakers, and the views expressed herein are those of the speakers, not of Nutricia. This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Medical professionals should rely on their own skill and assessment of individual patients. Early Life Nutrition & Medical Advice | Nutricia AustraliaSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Bek is taking a short break, please enjoy one of her earlier episodes! Kath Flannigan is an ADON in a large Brisbane hospital. She discusses what being a nurse means to her and the importance of care for self and staff in large hospitals.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Bek is taking a short break, please enjoy one of her earlier episodes! This episode we're joined by Nic Bignall from Therapy and Support animals Australia. Nic and Bek explore the value of therapy dogs in the health setting and the value they offer patients and nurses.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Bek is taking a short break, please enjoy one of her earlier episodes! n this episode Bek is joined by Angela Koning, a leadership coach with her own business called Equenti. Due to her own experience with burnout, Bek and Angela discuss burnout, how to avoid it and how to manage it. You can contact Ange at www.equenti.comSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Bek is taking a short break, please enjoy one of her earlier episodes! Jason Harrison is a nurse practitioner in Rockhampton in the drug & alcohol space. Hear about what his work involves and what to do if you're a nurse that needs help. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Bek has a short break between seasons, we thought we would release her story for those that haven't yet heard it. This is the reason Bek started Tenderness For Nurses xxSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the poddy we chat with Dr Leona Yip. She is a medical dermatologist who is a huge advocate for sun sense/safety and loving the skin you are in. We chat about all things medicine, life, being a working Mum, owning and running her practice called Skin Partners, and just taking time for herself. Leona and I have been pen pals (sounds a little weird) for a long time. Recording this podcast was the first time we had met in person, and we had so much to talk about. I truly appreciated the candid conversation we had. We discussed the highs and lows of medicine, how complex dermatology is, and the changing landscape of medicine. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did recording it. Bek x https://www.skinpartners.com.au/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we chat with Kayla-Jane Mooney. 7 years ago Kayla’s life irrevocably changed when she found out she was pregnant and within a matter of weeks, found out her husband, Sean, had terminal cancer. Kayla and I talk about her journey. The joy Maxwells birth brought to her and Sean. How she coped with a newborn, Sean’s treatment and, finally how she is moving forward with her life after Sean’s passing. Kayla wants her story to be one of hope. Through an online group she met Ash. Due to similar circumstances, a friendship developed and they made the decision to help others who have gone through what they have by starting their own podcast called “Just life and lemons”. Kayla’s positivity and spirit for living impressed me so much. It made me wonder if I could be so resilient! Have a listen to a Kayla and Ash’s podcast. It is fabulous! Enjoy this wonderful chat with Kayla. Bek x https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-life-lemons/id1792373999Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with psychologist Shannon Swales about burnout. We talk about Shannon’s own journey with burnout and through that, how she now specialises within this field of psychology. Shannon delves in to what burnout is, and how we as nurses can care for ourselves and each other within the healthcare space. This podcast is full of great information around burnout. What the signs are, tips and tricks around managing burnout and where we can go assistance. I hope you get some valuable advice from this podcast. I know I did. Bek x Burnout Psychology Support Burnout Recovery Coaching & Counselling | Shannon Swales, PsychologistSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we continue our discussion around gambling harm here is Australia. Both Zen and Kate chat about their knowledge and personal experience around gambling harm and the impact it is having on Australians. Gambling harm is continually brushed under the carpet as an addiction. It’s easy money for the government and I can only assume that’s why it isn’t addressed more urgently, however, the impact it is having on families and communities cannot be diminished. If you are worried about gambling harm, you can reach out to the following organisations: Turning Point: www.turning point.org.au. Gamblers Help Line: 1800 858 858 Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au If you require immediate support please contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 or call 000. For more support services visit the Turning Point & Gambling Help Online websites below: www.turningpoint.org.au www.gamblinghelponline.org.auSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we chat with two remarkable women who are helping to assist the community around gambling harm. Zen, is a social worker and counsellor for Turning point Australia. Her role is to assist clients who call or reach out for assistance with their gambling concerns. The statistics are clear; 27 million Australians and 32 billion was lost on gambling last year. Young men are the fastest growing demographic of gamblers. Kate bravely speaks around her own lived experience with gambling and the impact it has had on her life. She discusses how she no longer has shame around her gambling misuse disorder and discusses very frankly how we are being manipulated by companies to use pokies and online apps. The scary part is how young this is starting. By allowing our children to use gaming apps that win tokens, these apps (built by gambling online companies) are building neural pathways to Segue seamlessly from fun kids apps to gambling online apps. Part B drops next week. If you have concerns around gambling harm you can call: Turning Point Australia www.turning point.org.au Life Line 13 11 14 Gambling Help Online www.gamblinghelponline.org.auSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with Dave Kramer about his burning desire to make young adults aware of the impact of speech, actions and how to treat each other with respect. Dave lost his best friend Hannah Clarke and her 3 children, 5 years ago, in a horrific domestic violence incident that shocked Australia. The impact this has had on Dave has been profound. We discuss how he cared for himself after Hannah’s Murder. How an incident like this changes a persons life and how he is now working tirelessly to prevent domestic violence, by working with young adults about appropriate behaviour. This chat was hard to do. Hannah’s death was 5 years ago, the day after we recorded this podcast. Dave showed such courage to talk, I sat there listening with tears rolling down my cheeks. This is a very special poddy. My desire is that in some small way, Hannah and her three beautiful children, will touch you all in some way through the words of Dave and this podcast. Small Steps 4 Hannah https://www.smallsteps4hannah.com.au The Halt Program HALT program DV Connect https://www.dvconnect.org The Handy Guide (Lady Musgrave Trust) From Nowhere To Go. To Know Where To Go - The Handy GuideSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we chat with the remarkable Cathy Peel. Her life changed dramatically after the results from her “poo test” came back with an urgency for further assessments. After significant surgery, chemo, radiation therapy and rehab, a complete change in her life has occurred. Cathy now requires assistance in some of her day to day activities. She mobilises with the assistance of a wheel chair and moving forward, is having 3 monthly PET scans to assess if the cancer has returned. Cathy is so honest about her “arse cancer” and the road she has travelled since her diagnosis. We chat about hospitals, nurses, how people now treat her and returning to work. This conversation is raw and honest. It is also funny, eye opening and in moments heart breaking. I hope you enjoy this conversation. I certainly enjoyed recording it. Bek xSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we chat with Registered Midwife, Sophie Dheda about her birthing experience.Sophie herself is a registered midwife, and when it came time to birth her first baby, things didn’t quite go to plan.A home birth ensued and thanks to the actions of her cousin (who was there as a support person) but is also a registered midwife, both Sophie and her baby survived this birthing experience.However, this story doesn’t end there. A complaint was lodged in to AHPRA and an investigation followed.We discuss all of this and so much more!Thanks for listening.BekSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast I chat with Victoria Parker, CEO of this remarkable trust. Victoria and I chat about what the trust is and who it assists. As Queenslands oldest trust, (it commenced in 1885) the trust has now been providing safe and stable housing for young women and their children who have been impacted by domestic violence and homelessness. This year is 140 years of service to women-at-risk. Unfortunately, it is a service which we wish we didn’t need, however due to many factors, it is more in demand than ever. Victoria and I chat about how we can assist the trust, having hard conversations with our sons and daughters around toxic masculinity, coercive control and domestic violence. We chat about how we can assist the trust through the giving of our time, donations, and awareness of DV and how it impacts us all. A huge thank you to Victoria for giving her time to educate us all about the Lady Musgrave Trust. Below are links to different services. In case of emergency call police: 000 DV Connect: 1800 737 732 Lady Musgrave Trust: https://ladymusgravetrust.org.au The Handy Guide: From Nowhere To Go. To Know Where To Go - The Handy Guide Life Line: 131114Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Circle was founded by Rebecca Cavallaro, a registered nurse, medicare-endorsed midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has over 17 years of Australian and UK experience in clinical midwifery care, women’s health research, neonatal intensive care nursery and maternal fetal medicine. She specialises in gestational diabetes, pregnancy after loss, palliative pregnancies, neonatal complications, and breastfeeding trauma. Bekki took time out from her busy schedule to discuss how she supports and guides her clients through this very special time in their lives. We discuss Bekki’s own journey with complex feeding issues which she had with her own babies and my own experience with a baby who had complete food refusal from 3 weeks of age. We chat life, motherhood, being a working mum and how women need to embrace their inner intuition about their babies. She is a mother of four. One of her beautiful bubbas is watching from heaven. This is a beautiful chat with a very gifted midwife who only wants the best for her clients and their babies. Bek xx Full Circle Midwifery and Lactations Support. www.fullcirclemls.comSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I chat with the remarkable Geri. Geri took time out of her very busy schedule to chat about her role in assisting asylum seekers. We discuss Geri’s background working within alcohol and other drug rehabilitation, her assisting ex-offenders returning to work and society and her role with these men and women. Most importantly we discuss how Geri cares for herself in roles that require huge empathy, no bias and at times can be absolutely heart breaking. I learnt so much during this recording. It changed how I look at our housing crisis and the impact it has on so many. Kindness costs us nothing, however, for many of us in healthcare, and who care for others, boundaries are important and self care is paramount. Enjoy! Bek xSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we chat with Simon Reader-Alexander Simon has been practicing as an Endorsed-Enrolled Nurse (EEN) for more than five years, specialising in ENT and plastic and reconstructive surgical nursing with a focus on skin and wound care. Simon had already established an extensive career in hairdressing when a serious family illness provided first-hand experience in the devoted care that nurses can provide to loved ones in need. This had a profound effect and ultimately saw him changing careers to pursue nursing. Since then, Simon’s desire to ‘give back’ has become innate and he has assembled a committed clientele at the Atelier for cosmetic and dermal treatments. Simon’s dedication to wound care nursing within the hospital environment overlaps with his cosmetic nursing practice and he takes great pride in playing his part in helping people heal. Simon and I chat all things aesthetic, but then our chat takes a turn and we discuss mental health, self care and even homelessness. Simon is open and honest about what he has been through, in the hope it might help others. Enjoy! Bek xSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, I got to chat with the fabulous Lisa Cox who is a highly regarded disability advocate, TedX speaker, writer and author.Lisa’s story is very complex and began with a brain hemorrhage as she was about to board a plane in Melbourne. She discusses her journey with me in an open and honest way…the good and the bad!We discuss how medical teams can incorporate family members in to the care of people in hospitals. Management of pressure injuries and simply how to show kindness to our brothers and sisters with a disability.Lisa is passionate about employment opportunities for people with disabilities, changing outdated stigmas and encouraging inclusivity.As this is my last podcast of the year, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for listening and supporting Tenderness for Nurses.We have such an exciting year ahead and I can’t wait to share it with you all!!Bek xSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s podcast we chat with Dr Chris Davis who is the Chief medical officer for Clean Slate Clinics. Chris and I chat about how Clean Slate Clinics started and how the program can assist anyone who has a problem with alcohol and drugs. The Clean Slate team is led by Chris , who is a global leader in General Practitioner substance withdrawal management. Clean Slate has a highly trained clinical team who can give you support and the care you need to successfully detox from home, (if you are a suitable candidate). The Clean Slate team are passionate advocates for people who are struggling to either cut back or s6Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Etch sparkling was developed by Jason and Andy Quin. With a background in the wine industry, it seemed a natural progression for Jason and Andy to move to the non-alcoholic space once Jason gave up drinking alcohol.  Jason and Andy's story is one like so many Australians, alcohol started to take the reins, and they made the decision to live an alcohol free life.  So, in true Aussie spirit, they decided to make an amazing array of sparkling non-alcoholic drinks that use Australian Native edibles that were shared with them by Uncle Lionel Lauch from Living Culture.   Their drinks are amazing and they were the only available option when I stopped drinking and was feeling my way through an alcohol free lifestyle. They share their story on the podcast this week, it was such a pleasure to chat with them both and understand all they are trying to achieve.  You can find their amazing drinks at  www.etchsparking.com.auSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with Alice Williams, who represented Australia at the Olympics this year in Paris. Alice is a team member on the Aussie Stingers waterpolo team which won silver.Alice talks honestly and openly about the highs and lows of her Olympic preparations and the impact it has had on her mentally. From missing out on selection for the Tokyo Olympics, to the gruelling lead up to the Paris Olympics and winning a silver medal, Alice discusses with me how she managed her emotions which enabled her to have standout performance at this years Olympics. As a strong advocate for mental health awareness in athletes and young women, she shares her own journey with openness and honesty. Some of this conversation will surprise you, but, Alice's honesty and vulnerability around the impact high level sport can have on an athlete is eye opening.I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with Chloe Woodbine.Chloe has been in the USA on scholarship playing waterpolo for the last 5 years.We chat with Chloe about an incident with a coach which could have stopped her from playing waterpolo, instead, she worked through the trauma of the situation to prove that she was worthy of her scholarship and went on to lead her team to two conference finals, two NCAA finals, win waterpolo player of the year and grow personally and professionally.I apologise for the recording. We ended up having to use the video recorded footage as I lost the professional recording! Me and computers!!!!Enjoy this chat. Next week, we chat with Alice Williams who has just returned from the olympics with a silver medal that the Aussie Stingers won playing waterpolo. Chloe and Alice played together when they were younger and were a wonderful support to each other.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we chat with Dr Lendra James. Lendra is a registered nurse with overtwo decades of nursing. During her career, Lendra has honed her skills as a registered nurse, working tirelessly across various healthcare settings, including cardiology, neurology, trauma, step-down, and nursing leadership. Throughout her journey, she encountered biases and misalignments within healthcare organizations, experiences that fueled her determination to make a difference. The obstacles did not stop her from achieving a nurses executive certification and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Lendra and I chat about our experiences with burnout. We discuss the impact COVID 19 had on nurses, particularly in the USA and how we can care for each other as nurses in a more productive way. Lendra is an entrepreneur who believes all nurses have entrepreneurial skills that can be honed and used to our advantage.Enjoy this chat and you can find further information about Dr Lendra James through LinkedIn and via her website.She has shared her burnout workbook with you all, so please enjoy and share with your colleagues.www.dljamesconsulting.com  Nurse Burnout Guide: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nurseswithvoices.ck.page_1bfc73104b&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=SNM7phDfQMuPoIU99Ta0wB4rf6vOCsqg8bHGCJnlUkc&m=LIFjvgo7WXwC-b8Jw_4DhmvniMvWN8fRgccNqAP2eAJKPaZoQEhoiNazY4TuznCT&s=YHz2lZ20WL3_6sj3yuyKlcr4xj55Cyok6AuLnl2eP0Y&e= Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome back Dr Lily Vrtik to chat on the podcast about all things aesthetic.  As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Vrtik sheds light on what it takes to be a plastic surgeon, the ethics involved in plastic surgery and being a woman in this field. As always, it was an awesome chat with Lily and I hope you gain further insight in to this field of medicine. Bek xSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2: You Questions answered Dr Naveen SOMIA is a Sydney based specialist Plastic Surgeon.Dr Naveen SOMIA is a strong advocate for patient safety, evidence based,Patient centric collaborative care and is passionate about good patient outcomes.Naveen's leadership roles include past president of ASAPS, the Australasian society of aesthetic plastic surgery.Dr Somia is the scientific convenor of the non surgical symposium that is Australia's premier non surgical meeting  and is a Council member of the Australian Society of plastic surgeons.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1: all things surgical and non surgical within plastic surgery an amazing chat with Dr Somia.Dr Naveen SOMIA is a Sydney based specialist Plastic Surgeon.Dr Naveen SOMIA is a strong advocate for patient safety, evidence based,Patient centric collaborative care and is passionate about good patient outcomes.Naveen's leadership roles include past president of ASAPS, the Australasian society of aesthetic plastic surgery.Dr Somia is the scientific convenor of the non surgical symposium that is Australia's premier non surgical meeting  and is a Council member of the Australian Society of plastic surgeons.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with Kelli who is a midwife, mum, wife and beautiful human. Kelli has recently released her memoir and professional journey of becoming a midwife.  She discusses the good, the bad and the heartbreaking with honesty and a rawness that brings tears to your eyes. Kelli took the time to chat with me on the podcast about her book, her life as a professional midwife and the stories of the beautiful families she assisted as a midwife.  We discuss issues that home birthing midwives face from insurance, lack of support, hospital policies, moral injury and PTSD.  Kelli's book is available through the link below. It is a fabulous read! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLTYBCGSH67F9/checkout/5MXSMXPDNVTGA7XF7BVTXCNI   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris (and Presley) helps others in his role as Head of Client Engagement at Clean Slate Clinic and is a compassionate advocate for destigmatising substance dependence to remove that barrier for accessing addiction treatment services. Clean Slate Clinic is a social enterprise who provides telehealth clinical support to help Australians struggling with alcohol, stimulant, or cannabis dependence to detox and recover safely from the comfort of their homes His lived experience combined with his corporate background allows him to support our clients with deep understanding and to help grow Clean Slate.  Chris is dedicated to empowering others on their recovery journeys by sharing his story of hope and the opportunity for change. Find out more at cleanslateclinic.com or follow on IG @cleanslateclinic To reach out to Chris go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgimpel/.Useful Resources- National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline. This hotline provides free confidential support for people. You can call the Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015. This can be helpful to have a discussion about cutting down your alcohol intake with a planned approach whilst keeping you safe. - Join a free SMART Meeting and start your Recovery journey today here - https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/smart-recovery-meetings. These online meetings can be a helpful place to start, where you can connect with others and talk freely about changes you would like to make. - Unpacking Australia's complicated relationship with alcohol - Tune in to our podcast series https://www.cleanslateclinic.com/podcast to hear powerful stories of alcohol dependence and recovery, combined with expert clinical insights from the team.-How I Quit Alcohol Podcast - Danni Carr- https://bit.ly/howIquitalcohol. Hosted by Danni Carr, it offers honest discussions and expert advice on breaking free from alcohol. With a focus on personal stories and positive, practical strategies, the podcast provides support for individuals navigating sobriety.- Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia. They support nurses with Alcohol and Other Drugs. Contact details are 1800 001 060 or email via the website nursemidwifehpa.org.auSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast Sam Costa and I run through all the questions you sent in to be answered.  Sam discusses IVF pricing, menopause, puberty and so many other questions you sent through to me.  The questions sent in were amazing and thank you all so much for taking the time to support the podcast and my amazing guest.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I chat with Lisa Lucas who is one half of The Hive. Both Lisa and Muireann Wynne have nursed for an extensive period of time and both hold senior positions within Qld Health in their respective areas. Lisa in education and Muireann in management. Together they developed a business that offers a myriad of services to help nurses grow professionally, obtain that next position, learn valuable interview skills and write an impactful resume.  We talk about the little things that can make a huge difference in having a successful job interview and believe me, it's the little things that are noted! Both these ladies are passionate advocates for nurses and our profession.  They, like me, believe we need to support each other, continue to grow  our profession and develop nursing through research, education and self awareness. Check out their website for further information.They can also be found on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn  www.thehivedevelopment.com.auSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with the remarkable nurse, Sam Costa.  Sam is a powerhouse of information around women's health, gynaecology, reproductive medicine and IVF. She has her Masters of Midwifery, Masters of Reproductive medicine and women's health medicine and is currently studying her Masters of Nurse practitioner studies. After researching period tracker apps, Sam recognised a major flaw in a lot of the apps on the market, so Sam and her business partners have launched an app called Charli Health.  It is a period tracker, gynaecological app and destined to have other areas around women's health added to the app. Sam is proof that nurses are so much more than care givers. We can be entrepreneurs, leaders in our specialities and research gurus!  Enjoy our chat. I know I did and am in awe of Sam and all she has achieved.I'm Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

.Today we chat with Karni Lidell. Karni was born with a muscle wasting disease, but this hasn't stopped her living life to the fullest. Karni is a powerhouse of knowledge around the rights of people with disabilities. She has been a para-olympian, twice, and is a highly regarded human rights activist. She has her Masters of Social Work, and works within the Domestic Violence space. She is a sought after speaker and is passionate about giving those without a voice a megaphone. Karni never takes herself seriously and loves a good laugh, although she is constantly in pain. She fights hard for other people's rights, but also has her own day to day struggles. She is honest and raw in today's podcast. She discusses her own mental health challenges, how she deals with daily discrimination and how exhausting being an activist is. This episode is one not to be missed!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

.On the podcast today I chat with Debra Klages.  Debra is a mental health nurse who completed her PhD when she was 67.  Being a mother of a son who has schizophrenia has given Debra a different perspective when handling mental health patients and she willingly shares her knowledge. Debra is also an advocate of compassion in nursing to self and to others. When compassion is shared and not empathy, the burnout rate of nurses is much lower.  She has numerous published articles and is a wealth of knowledge which she is so willing to share. Enjoy this episode.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we speak with Chris who has worked for the last 12 years within the Qld Police Child Trauma Unit.Recently Chris, had to change units due to the fatigue to her body and mind. The deployment and what she dealt with daily, finally impacted her in a way that she knew she had to leave the unit.This is such a raw and honest talk about losing your identity, finding new pathways and goals, and what impact that has on you.We chat about self care and tenderness, especially in high stress roles. Whether that be nursing, policing, paramedics or medical. We MUST care for ourselves first and foremost to be able to care for others.This chat really impacted me.  Chris is an amazing police woman who put children first at all times.I am in awe of her strength and courage.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with Dr Stephen Lowe from The Muse Clinic in Sydney. Dr Stephen spoke at a recent conference that I attended about being respectful of peoples' genders, transgender patients and how to navigate incorporating appropriate documentation in to your clinics. We chat about how best to start conversations, not to be afraid to ask valid, necessary medical questions and just do your best to be mindful and respectful. Apologise if you make an error. I am still navigating this new gender landscape and hope the information imparted by Dr Stephen will help you understand gender and gender nuances as it did me. EnjoySupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I get to chat with Chiza Wescarr who is a Menopause Coach, nutritional medicine practitioner, dermal therapist and gut health specialist. We chat all things menopause! This is an episode full of information for those of you who are struggling with menopause, are peri-menopausal and want to live life and reduce symptoms brought about through menopause. This is also a funny, irreverent chat about what we are going through, how we can support each other. The change to our faces, our weight, our mood, our vaginas! We chat about where we can go for some assistance in managing our symptoms. As promised, for those of you who are practitioners and want to gain further knowledge, here is the link for the menopause seminar in Feb 2025. http://Thrivingthroughmenopause.com.au  For those of you who want to see a practitioner who can guide you through menopausal concerns: https://www.menopause.org.au/component/finder/search?q=Find+an+ams+doctor&Itemid=101  Calm bio-fermented elixir: http://Www.Flora-biome.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toni worked as the NUM at Bundaberg hospital back in 2003 when Jayant Patel was given the position of surgeon at the same hospital.Right from his first operating list, red flags started to show up. Patients were returning from theatre with major complications. One patient returned brain dead.She started correlating all the information and started approaching the director of nursing, medicine and finally the executive office of the hospital and they all chose not to do anything.Eventually she went to the member for Burnett and journalist Hedley Thomas and suddenly, there was a flurry of activity.Patel had relinquished his license to practice in the USA due to numerous litigations. He had caused similar trauma to patients in Portland. When he arrived in Australia, this should have been checked and never was. He was allowed to practice surgery.Toni talks about all of this and the impact it has had on her life.This is an episode not to be missed!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason King is a Private Investigator who works in the fields of workplace harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, elder abuse, and cyber crime. He has worked with the Victorian Police Force, The Australian Federal Police and recently has set up his own business as a PI. We chat with Jason about how he has cared for himself after visiting horrific crime scenes, suicide and cyber pornography. The interesting twist to his story is he is the husband of one of the two nurses we interviewed who has PTSD from working in a Victorian hospital during Covid. We chat how this has impacted him, how they have coped as a couple and how they continue to navigate the ups and downs of a loved one having PTSD. Jason speaks honestly and openly about what he and his wife have been through and it was such a privilege to listen to Jason open up and chat so openly about their struggles. His PI company is called Regional Queensland Investigations. www.rqinv.com.auSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with Associate Professor Marion Tower, lecturer at Griffith University Nursing and Midwifery field.Marion gives us valuable advice on how to start the process of research in nursing. She discusses the process of her own PhD. The outcome of the research and how she has now moved on to research within education.She is an advocate for all nurses undertaking research and believes in finding appropriate mentors for research and nursing.If you are considering research as a pathway in nursing, this is a podcast you need to listen to.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnursesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.