Down to Earth Conversations

22. Hannah Sheath - Paramedic: Saving Lives, Surviving Trauma


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Hannah Sheath is a paramedic.  We talk about what the job entails, what keeps Hannah doing it, what brings her joy in the midst of all the hurt, some lighter, more humorous moments in her career, and her empathy towards her patients through having had her own trauma through her pregnancies. We cover the Christchurch earthquakes and Mosque shootings, and Whakaari (white Island) eruption as well and how she was involved in those situations.
Maybe it's the seriousness of the job but I don't think I've laughed this much ever while recording an episode.  In saying that, due to the nature of her paramedic role we do discuss trauma of various kinds that may be triggering for some people - no details, just generic conversations - but if you need to stop listening and take a breath, please look after yourself.  This also applies as we get to discussing Hannah's traumatic pregnancies near the end too.
It'll make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. 
 
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