Your Nurse Voice Matters

Burnout, shift work, metabolic chaos—sound familiar? In this eye-opening episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, we chat with RN and health coach Joff Ylarde, who takes us behind the scrubs and into the heart of a personal health transformation. Jof shares the raw reality of being a nurse who gave everything to the job—until his health forced him to hit pause. Now 40 kilos lighter and off medication,...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sue Cosgrove—a nurse whose leadership journey began not in a boardroom, but in the heart of her rural community. With decades of experience across clinical care and executive roles, Sue shares how values like compassion, advocacy, and connection have shaped her career. From the early days on the floor to navigating major systemic changes, she speaks cand...

In this powerful episode, we meet Kylie Craven—The Real and Raw Nurse Mentor—whose journey from burnout to breakthrough is nothing short of inspiring. From failing high school to becoming a respected clinical leader in fast-paced emergency departments, Kylie's path proves that where you start doesn’t define where you can go. After 16 years on the frontline, she hit stage 12 burnout—battling chroni...

In this final episode of the current series of Your Nurse Voice Matters, Wendy reflects on the courageous stories shared by guests throughout the season. Episodes covered topics from personal transitions, burnout recovery, and wellness advocacy, to advancing nursing roles and addressing challenging healthcare issues like dementia and voluntary assisted dying. Wendy closes with a heartfelt passage...

Sandi Hadden’s Journey to Nurse Practitioner & Advocacy for Voluntary Assisted Dying, Courage, Palliative Care, and Advocating for Patient Choice. In this episode, we sit down with Sandi, a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Aged and Palliative Care. Sandi takes us through her inspiring and determined journey—from training at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne in 1984 to navi...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or struggling to find balance in your work and life? In this episode, we sit down with Celeste Cleary, a powerhouse in emotional intelligence, well-being, and workplace transformation. With over 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and health coach across regional, rural, and remote Queensland and Canada, Celeste understands the unique challenges pro...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the heart of nursing—compassion and connection. I’m Wendy Trevarthen, and joining me is the incredible John Rosenberg, a nursing leader whose career has been defined by his deep commitment to caring for others, through direct clinical work, research and teaching/mentoring. John has spent decades shaping the way we think about nursing, emphasizing the...

With over 40 years in nursing, Toni has dedicated her career to improving care for older adults and people living with dementia. As the first Nurse Practitioner in Aged Care and Delirium within the acute hospital system, she pioneered new ways to support some of the most vulnerable patients. From community health to palliative care, Toni’s experience is vast, but her passion remains the same—ensur...

Claire Kelly is a highly experienced specialist cancer nurse, HCANZA Accredited Health & Wellness Coach, and Cancer Wellness Coach's founder. With over 3 decades of clinical experience, specialising in cancer, women’s health, and evidence-based health and wellness. With an extensive career in oncology and palliative care, Claire has a reputation as a clinical leader and has led a range of nati...

Christine Boucher spent over 20 years working in the healthcare industry as a Registered Nurse, specialising in Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care, travelling internationally working in England, France and the USA. Transitioning from nurse to health coach she is the CEO of her company Wellness Worx, working with Government organisations, small and medium businesses designing and delivering their strat...

Michelle is a registered nurse with almost 3 decades of experience in Australia's busiest emergency and critical care units. Alongside her demanding career, she faced the challenges of managing a new family business and raising three young children, which brought about stress and anxiety.   Michelle continued to work hard, care for everyone else and one day found herself in the depths of stage 12...

Join host Wendy Trevathan from Brisbane, Australia, on 'Your Nurse Voice Matters' as she interviews her sister, Anne James, a retired Registered Nurse with over four decades of experience. Anne shares her extensive nursing journey, from her initial training in 1978 to her pioneering work in nurse-led chronic disease management clinics. The discussion delves into pivotal moments such as their fathe...

Welcome to Your Nurse Voice Matters, the podcast where inspiration meets education, and advocacy drives transformation. I’m Wendy Trevarthen, your host and a proud retired nurse with over 36 years in public health. My journey began when my father’s battle with a life-threatening illness inspired me to pursue a career in nursing. Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to supporting nurses as they navig...

🎉 Welcome to the very first episode of my podcast! 🎉 This is a space where we celebrate nurses—the heart of healthcare. You’ll hear inspiring stories from nurses across all walks of life, each with a unique journey that often hasn’t been easy but is always impactful. Together, we’ll uncover the triumphs, challenges, and truths of this incredible caring profession. In every episode, you’ll gain i...