Head On View (midwife life)

In this year-end episode, the hosts reflect on the highs and lows of 2024, discuss their Christmas experiences, career updates, and personal achievements. They highlight significant moments such as working shifts during Christmas, the joy of having a Christmas baby, and their future travel plans which include a cruise in 2026. They also touch upon financial literacy, frugal living, and their aspirations for 2025, including attending more live gigs and dating. The podcast celebrates increased listenership and engagement statistics from their audience and looks forward to continuing their journey in the new year.

In this episode, Carly and Laura share their life updates. Carly discusses her contract extension, working conditions, and shifts at a small hospital dealing with staff shortages. They also touch upon issues such as staff strikes, safe patient ratios, and the difficulties of working with agencies. The discussion wraps up with some personal updates including Laura's new hybrid car purchase.

In this episode, Carly and Laura discuss changes in their personal and professional lives since their last recording. Carly talks about extending her contract from eight weeks to three months and the challenges of frequent moves. They reflect on the importance of not compromising on job conditions and share experiences about working in various healthcare settings, including the benefits and challenges. They also delve into navigating workplace expectations around sick leave, particularly in the context of COVID-19, and the shifting perceptions of taking time off. Additionally, Carly hints at plans for future travel and assignments, and both hosts muse on how life’s plans can evolve over time.

In this episode of Head on View, Carly shares her experiences and challenges with nursing contracts across different hospitals, as well as moving from South Australia to the Gold Coast. Carly discusses issues with contract extensions, finding new placements, and the financial aspects of various nursing contracts. Laura talks about her new role as a lactation consultant and the benefits of having a permanent job.

In this episode, we chat with Georgia, a perioperative nurse based in Melbourne who is also known for her popular TikTok account. Georgia shares her journey into nursing, which started in her 30s, and how her initial dream of a career in performing arts shifted to healthcare. The discussion covers her varied experiences in different nursing roles, including working in anesthetics and recovery, both during and post-COVID. Georgia also delves into the challenges and rewards of agency nursing, the dynamics within perioperative departments, and dealing with difficult personalities. Additionally, she opens up about the impact of her growing social media presence, including the conflicts it has caused with employers and how she navigates online criticism.

You can follow Georgia on tiktok @georgiakait

and listen to her true crime podcast Nurse Ratchet.

In this episode of Head on View, Carly chats with Paige, whose TikTok birth story caught her attention. Paige discusses her unexpected birthing experience with her third child, which started as a preparation for an emergency C-section but ended with a vaginal delivery in the operating theatre. She shares her labour journey, how she coped with complications, and the crucial support from her midwife. Paige also reflects on her post-birth emotions, the importance of trusting one's instincts, and how her experience was treated by the hospital staff.

You can follow Paige on insta @paigewilliams___

tiktok @paigewilliamss___

In this episode of 'Head On View,' hosts Carly, Laura, and Penny share life updates. Penny recounts her experience of giving birth to twins via elective caesarean section and her journey through motherhood, including challenges with breastfeeding and recovery. Laura discusses her current single life, while Carly talks about finishing her contract in New South Wales and her experiences at a new midwifery placement with some initial challenges but positive aspects.

In the highly anticipated part two of 'So I Married a Narcissist,' Laura continues her intense and emotional story. Joined by Lauren, one of her husband's hidden partners, they unravel the complex web of deceit spun by a man leading a double life across states. They discuss their journeys from discovery to survival, shedding light on red flags, gaslighting, financial and psychological abuse, and their respective paths to reclaiming their lives. The episode offers valuable insights into the reality of being entangled with a narcissist and the importance of trusting one's intuition. Trigger warning: The episode contains discussions of domestic violence.

In this episode Carly is joined by Molly, an Irish midwife now working in Australia. They discuss Molly's journey to Australia, the visa application process, and the practical challenges she faced. Molly shares her experience working in both large tertiary hospitals and smaller rural units, highlighting differences in practices and workplace dynamics. They also delve into the cultural and professional adjustments Molly had to make, the flexibility offered by working holiday visas, and the benefits and hurdles of contract work. Despite the challenges, Molly's story is an inspiring look at making life-changing moves and adapting to new environments.

In this episode of Head On View, Carly interviews Olivia, who graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia shares her journey from high school to becoming a nurse and later a midwife. She discusses the challenges of studying and working in nursing during COVID, the intricacies of her double degree in nursing and international studies and her passion for midwifery. Olivia also recounts her time working in ICU, the impact of the pandemic on her early career and her current new graduate year in midwifery. The conversation touches on the importance of support systems, adequate staffing and potential future endeavors in the field.

You can follow Olivia on tiktok @oliviaday71