Healing the Hearts of Healthcare

In the high-stakes world of healthcare, we are often pummeled by other people’s discomfort, fear, and anxiety. But what if you didn’t have to accept that negativity into your body? In this week’s episode of Healing the Hearts of Healthcare , we deconstruct the powerful psychological principle of "So What? Now What?" So What? Learn how to build a natural pause—a nanosecond of self-reflect...

 Can responding in love really improve patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes? Arleen says yes. In this episode, we dive into the "So what" technique, a powerful tool for reframing stress and reclaiming your peace in any healthcare setting. Inspired by the teachings of A Course in Miracles , Arleen shares how a conscious choice to lead with love can be transformative. Join us for a l...

In this deeply emotional episode, Arleen reflects on the tragedy of the shooting of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, an event that sent shockwaves through the entire U.S. healthcare system. This single act of violence serves as a reminder of the fragility of healthcare — a system that has been strained to its breaking point. Arleen delves into the intense emotions consumers are experiencin...

In this episode, Arleen acknowledges the times when healthcare workers feel boxed in and are simply going through the motions. Are you secretly questioning if you have it in you to continue? Arleen reminds us that difficult memories and the daily challenges of caregiving can cloud your perspective, making it hard to see how important and impactful your work truly is. Drawing from her own personal...

In this podcast, Arleen shares the great work from Dr. Don Miguel Ruiz’s book called The Four Agreements where he shares the four agreements based on ancient Toltec wisdom. Each of the agreements are a powerful code of conduct that can transform your life through experiencing freedom, true happiness and love. In the book, Don explains that 95% of our internal beliefs are simply not true. Unlearnin...

In this podcast Arleen reminds healthcare workers that the challenges you experience every day often include feelings of fear, especially the unknown. Arleen shares that our fears can result in untoward behaviors, stress and unnecessary anxiety. What if as healthcare workers you could learn strategies on how to rise above your fears instead.  What if instead of allowing the fear of the unknown fro...

Arleen reminds healthcare workers that the field of healthcare is full of daily physical, mental and emotional challenges. It is highly likely that in addition to the long hours you are probably not integrating self-care in your daily routine. When you are running on an empty tank, you need to keep your tank at least half full, not bone dry! Arleen reminds healthcare workers that you need to caref...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers that we must learn how to manage in the chaos and create calmness despite the challenges we face. Many healthcare workers crave a routine environment. But healthcare by nature is full of unpredictability. Arleen reminds us that managing the chaos is not just limited to our workplace but in our personal lives as well.  Arleen reminds us that we can...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers that we are susceptible to being triggered by someone or something in your environment. The truth is, for many healthcare workers, working during the pandemic has resulted in experiences that can still be very triggering to you. Arleen reminds us that a trigger is something that causes a reaction or response, often emotional and/or psychological i...

In this podcast, Arleen co-hosts with Doris Taylor, RN, BSN, a burnout wellness coach for an in-depth discussion on ways to identify and treat burnout. Arleen reminds us that working in healthcare can leave you feeling overwhelmed, fatigued and full of exhaustion. It is not your fault and not what you imagined when you entered into the workforce. Doris invites us to self-reflect--what if it could...

In this podcast, Arleen delves into the immediacy of why healthcare workers need to learn how to demonstrate empathy and compassion in every interaction when caring for others. Arleen discusses the challenges of how the influences of living in a non-empathetic and non-compassionate world can influence the way you respond in stressful situations.  It is easy to spot people who are filled with anger...

In this podcast, we dive into the emotional and psychological challenges healthcare workers face every day. Whether it be from the intense pressure of caring for people to the constant exposure to pain, suffering and loss.   Arleen reminds healthcare workers you must prioritize your own mental health. Guarding your heart allows you to provide a loving response regardless of the situation. Arleen s...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers, while you are here in life school you were designed to carry out your purpose. You were born to provide care to people who are sick and need healing. Let’s face it, you work in healthcare, which is completely unpredictable. To continue to care for people, especially in a world that is sometimes full of people who do not care about you. Requiring...

In this podcast, Arleen invites healthcare workers to carefully evaluate the hardships you face every day as something that is designed to put you on a path to make you stronger and wiser. Arleen shares that when you feel broken or lack the strength to push yourself forward, perhaps it is that you need to learn how to grow through it, instead of going through it.  Arleen reminds listeners that we...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers about the complex challenges and conditions you face that cause stress, anxiety and fear. When we remember to take time out every day to seek out the moments of joy, while providing care, this practice can help to sustain you every day. Arleen starts today’s podcast with a visualization exercise reminding listeners what it was like when you experi...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers of the importance of shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset. Arleen shares the seminal work of Carol Dweck, Ph. D. on why we must embrace a growth mindset. Arleen shares how to embrace our failures and mistakes, practice self-compassion, set goals and accept that sometimes trusting in a “not yet” mindset positions you for success. Arleen remind...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers that we must face our fears before we can step forward and allow healing to occur. Arleen shares highlights from the recent documentary “Brats” by Andrew McCarthy and the actors who were labeled as the 80’s Hollywood Brat Pack are still battling internal fears and messages of self-doubt nearly 40 years later. Arleen reminds healthcare workers, it...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers to use the power of love every day to promote healing. Arleen shares Noreen O’Sullivan’s “Look Listen Love” model and why we must slow down, look inside and listen to our emotions then shower ourselves with feelings of love. Arleen reminds us that because we care for people, we are exposed to pain and suffering every day. When we work hard to show...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers to take back what is rightfully yours–the opportunity to live your best life ever. You deserve it! You are a healthcare worker, but if you don't find ways to heal your hearts daily from all your experiences you might find yourself stuck and unable to move forward.  Arleen shares impactful and meaningful reflections from the book The Last Lectu...

In this podcast, Arleen co-hosts with Nicole Braveman to educate healthcare workers on the power of practicing meditation and mindful moments to help heal your heart from the work that you do every day, and to help the best parts of you shine through in all aspects of your life and into patient care.  Nicole shares her personal healing experiences using meditation and yoga therapy to heal chronic...

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers that they have greatness inside of them and must learn how to activate it. Arleen shares reflections from the book Man’s Search For Meaning , and Victor Frankl’s theory of Logotherapy, that he discovered after surviving a concentration camp. Logotherapy is the primary motivation of human beings to search for meaning and purpose in their life. Find...

In this podcast, Arleen discusses why as healthcare workers you must find moments of joy throughout your day to heal your heart of what you experience each day. Arleen reminds us that the effects of not allowing yourself to experience joy, absolutely impacts the way healing occurs for you and your patients. Finding the opportunities and allowing yourself the freedom to experience joy is 100% attai...

In this podcast, Arleen interviews Dianik Chesney, a certified nursing assistant on practices that she uses to achieve healing by focusing on the power of love and personal connections. Dianik shares her personal experience of contracting Covid-19 early in the pandemic and her return to the workforce when so many others were fleeing. Dianik shares her firsthand accounts in caring for the most vuln...

In this podcast, Arleen shares the importance of understanding how self-worth and self-confidence play a role in healing your heart. Arleen shares the book Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima, self-made entrepreneur, founder and CEO of IT Cosmetics. Jamie’s story of how she refused to give up her convictions despite years of rejection, led to the launch of her billion dollar company. When we understand how...

In this podcast, Arleen shares the power and importance of deep listening and how it relates to healing of your heart and healing others. In a world that is full of distractions, as healthcare workers, our ability to listen to ourselves and what is going on inside of us or those patients we serve is critical. Listening is a core skill for healthcare workers especially since we are moving at such a...