Tenderness for Nurses

Bek Woodbine returns to It Takes Heart for a deeply honest conversation about chronic pain, recovery and finding a new way forward. Since her last episode, Bek has undergone major back surgery and has been learning to live with the physical and emotional impact of chronic pain. As a nurse practitioner and host of Tenderness for Nurses, Bek shares what it feels like when the helper needs help, how...

Horse is a former SASR operator, military dog handler and advocate based in Australia. Today on the podcast, I continue my conversation with Horse in part two of this powerful episode. Horse and I discuss what happens when the uniform comes off, the impact of the documentary Bravery and Betrayal , and the emotional toll experienced by many veterans and their families after service. We talk about t...

Horse is a former SASR operator, military dog handler and advocate based in Australia. Today on the podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Horse about his time in the SASR, his work with military dogs, and his involvement in the documentary Bravery and Betrayal . Horse and I discuss his pathway from a young boy who found safety and connection with animals, to becoming part of Australia&rsquo...

The following Podcast discusses Addiction and death by suicide. Please be aware that some topics may be triggering. This 2 part discussion covers a broad range of information around depression, addiction and suicide, as can only be seen and felt by the partner of person struggling with addiction. Jane’s open and honest approach around the death of her husband by suicide and his battle with a...

TRIGGER WARNING: The following Podcast discusses Addiction and death by suicide. Please be aware that some topics may be triggering. This 2 part discussion covers a broad range of information around depression, addiction and suicide, as can only be seen and felt by the partner of person struggling with addiction. Jane’s open and honest approach around the death of her husband by suicide and...

Madilyn Sonter is a Registered Nurse based in Brisbane, Australia. Today on the podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Maddy about her business, The Functional Skin Studio, and how she is remaining compliant to the regulations in Queensland.  Maddy and I discuss her pathway from Registered Nurse to business owner, mum to skin care developer. The ability to pivot in the cosmetic space is...

Today on the podcast we chat with Sarah Elliott. Sarah is a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. She has moved in to academia with an interest in midwifery, and in-particular rural and remote midwifery. We chat about the problems of women who have to travel, due to high risk deliveries of their unborn babies, and the challenges they face.  Sarah discusses the difference around c-section a...

Today on the podcast we chat with psychologist Shannon Swales and answer questions you sent in to us. We talk about burnout management as nurses and health professionals.  Shannon gives advice on how to avoid burnout, how to care for yourself as a nurse and what to look for in yourself and your colleagues if you are concerned about burnout. This is a common sense chat around self-care.&n...

Today we chat with EP Alice about all things exercise, self care, and managing “nurses back”! This has been a requested podcast and here it is!  I learnt so much from Alice about pain management, how exercise helps us all both physically and mentally. I hope you enjoy and use the information shared by Alice. Find an Accredited Exercise Physiologist near you.  Exercise & S...

Today on the podcast we chat with Elise Bryant who is a Nurse Practitioner. Elise is a passionate Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience. She specialises in Plastic and Reconstructive Nursing, Surgical Assisting, Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Skin Management, & Education.  Elise works in a variety of settings including her clinic - Skin Health Solutions - a Nurse Practitioner led c...

Today on the podcast we chat with the delightful Dr Kyla Smith. Dr Kyla is a paediatric dietitian and feeding specialist. She’s a mother of two children, has a PhD in childhood weight management and has worked with thousands of families in her online programs.  Dr Kyla is passionate about developing balanced relationships with food, and fostering positive mealtime experiences for the wh...

Today on the podcast we chat with Emma Hall. Emma has developed a remarkable virtual reality program, which is designed to help build self-resilience, leadership skills, and emotional intelligence. Emma and I chatted in season 2 (episode 4) about leadership and workplace culture. Today we expand on that conversation and discuss how Brave VR can help an individual or workplace develop their leaders...

Today on the podcast we chat with the amazing Dr Emma Beckett.  This chat blew me away. The knowledge and how Dr Emma imparts it for families is remarkable! The first 1000 days on an infants life, from conception - a child’s second birthday are a time of rapid growth, especially for the gut and immune system. It also lays the building blocks for lifelong health. Dr Emma and I chat about...

Today on the podcast we chat with Nursing Professor, Elizabeth Denny-Wilson. Elizabeth specialises in obesity prevention research with special focus on infant feeding and primary health care.  Elizabeth is on the WHO committee writing the guidelines around infant obesity prevention. She has a position on the National health and research council and is a member of their obesity committee. Eliz...

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 disconnect...

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...

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 circu...

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/tendernessnurses See 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/tendernessnurses See 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.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnyst...

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/tendernessnurses See 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 xx Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See 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 thi...

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...

  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...