In this powerful Listener Series episode, we sit down with Allison, a dedicated labor and delivery nurse whose own experience as a health care provider turned her world upside down. As an L&D nurse who spent her days supporting others through birth, Allison never imagined she would experience trauma firsthand on the other side of the bed.

Allison's story highlights the unique challenges of health care worker trauma and the long path to reclaiming safety, identity, and healing after trauma.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The emotional complexity of processing trauma in the workplace
• The disconnect between clinical knowledge and lived experience
• How birth trauma impacts nurses differently, and similarly, to patients
• The path to mental health support and advocacy after trauma

Whether you’re a birth worker, a trauma survivor, or someone seeking to better understand the emotional layers of maternal health, this episode will leave you feeling seen, informed, and deeply moved.

💛 Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of stillbirth, birth trauma and medical emergencies. Please care for yourself while listening.

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