Healing the Hearts of Healthcare

In this podcast, Arleen delves into the immediacy of why healthcare workers need to learn how to demonstrate empathy and compassion in every interaction when caring for others. Arleen discusses the challenges of how the influences of living in a non-empathetic and non-compassionate world can influence the way you respond in stressful situations. 

It is easy to spot people who are filled with anger, frustration and rage. When people are not in touch with their own emotional response, they tend to react poorly. Arleen reminds us that the only thing we can control in healthcare, is how we look and handle each situation. 

Arleen reminds healthcare workers of their superpowers, which is their ability to create a safe space for healing to occur. When we slow down our pace, and find ways to control our emotional response in every interaction we are best positioned to show empathy and compassion. Arleen reminds healthcare workers of the power of responding in a loving way every time, and how that can influence positive outcomes.

In this podcast, we dive into the emotional and psychological challenges healthcare workers face every day. Whether it be from the intense pressure of caring for people to the constant exposure to pain, suffering and loss.  

Arleen reminds healthcare workers you must prioritize your own mental health. Guarding your heart allows you to provide a loving response regardless of the situation. Arleen shares how important it is to be present for the people you serve. You must practice searching for the goodness in one another and to act as role models showing people just how easy it is to care for one another.

Arleen reminds healthcare workers you are armed with a super power, which is your ability to heal people who are sick. Sometimes you are left wondering where the people who show love and compassion towards one another are.

As healthcare workers, you are perfect in your design to flood people with love, compassion and empathy. But you must also protect your heart, prevent those negative feelings and interactions from adhering to your spirit. Those feelings can easily overpower your mind, when they take root in your heart. You were designed to embrace all the beautiful moments that come from healing others. When you learn simple ways and work differently, you will position yourself for success.

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers, while you are here in life school you were designed to carry out your purpose. You were born to provide care to people who are sick and need healing. Let’s face it, you work in healthcare, which is completely unpredictable. To continue to care for people, especially in a world that is sometimes full of people who do not care about you. Requiring you to recommit to caring every day.

Arleen reminds healthcare workers that our patients are dealing with pain, suffering and burdens from acute and chronic medical conditions. We must realize that we may not always see people at their personal best. Arleen reminds listeners that on top of that, the people you work with might also suffer from feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, wondering if the job is truly worth it. Arleen reminds you it is 100% worth it. You simply need to learn how to use your superpowers even in difficult times.

Arleen invites listeners to accept the challenge and recommit to caring regardless of the situation you are faced with. When you learn new ways to respond with love, kindness, compassion, empathy and a caring attitude you will positively impact the way healing occurs. In this podcast, Arleen discusses important characteristics that are necessary even when you feel the weight of responsibility on you. That you can use your superpowers for healing when you recommit to caring.

In this podcast, Arleen invites healthcare workers to carefully evaluate the hardships you face every day as something that is designed to put you on a path to make you stronger and wiser. Arleen shares that when you feel broken or lack the strength to push yourself forward, perhaps it is that you need to learn how to grow through it, instead of going through it.  Arleen reminds listeners that we cannot change our past. If we are going to stay in the field we were designed to do we must look deep within and evaluate each experience as a learning opportunity while we are in life school.  

Arleen shares readings from Jacqui Phillips book Reset. As a professional celebrity makeup artist and television host and producer, Jacqui was used to making others feel beautiful. But like you, one day she woke up and realized that if she didn’t find the courage to hit the reset button, she wouldn’t live the life she was destined for. 

Arleen reminds healthcare workers that if we do not choose to embrace a mindset of learning how to grow from our difficult experiences, we run the risk that we will not stay in the field doing the work we were designed to do. Arleen shares hope for all healthcare workers, that you can grow from every experience and come back each day with a renewed spirit of caring and compassion. 

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers about the complex challenges and conditions you face that cause stress, anxiety and fear. When we remember to take time out every day to seek out the moments of joy, while providing care, this practice can help to sustain you every day. Arleen starts today’s podcast with a visualization exercise reminding listeners what it was like when you experienced joy during childhood. Remembering those moments is the key to realizing that joy does not have to be elusive, rather it is something that must be searched for every day especially with the challenging experiences you face in healthcare. 

Arleen reminds us that when we feel out of control or recognize we need self-care, finding a quiet moment will help you shift your perspective and notice those subtle moments where joy is around you. Arleen shares that when you seek out those meaningful, purposeful moments with the people you serve, you are best positioned to experience joy every day. Arleen shares a reminder that it only takes one person to change the way care is delivered to allow your patients and family members to respond to illness with joyful healing. As professional healthcare workers, you know what is good for you. When you develop your expert noticing skills you are best positioned to seek out joyful moments and integrate them into your daily healing practices.

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers of the importance of shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset. Arleen shares the seminal work of Carol Dweck, Ph.D. on why we must embrace a growth mindset. Arleen shares how to embrace our failures and mistakes, practice self-compassion, set goals and accept that sometimes trusting in a “not yet” mindset positions you for success. Arleen reminds healthcare workers that what you do every single day and how you respond to stressful situations affects the healing of others. 

Arleen shares that when we experience challenges, we also have a choice to seek out moments of joy and happiness that comes from caring for others, instead of being overly stressed and worried. Arleen reminds healthcare workers that the work is not easy, but when you find ways to embrace a growth mindset we can learn how to manage through those challenges with ease. 

Arleen shares how Jim Carrey, the actor, used visualization and shifted himself into a much more powerful mindset, which led to his stardom. Arleen reflects on how a group of 33 Chilean miners survived trapped underground for 69 days, learning how to support one another even when they were fearful, anxious and full of despair. When we, as healthcare workers, cultivate a spirit of unity to support one another we are best positioned to heal our hearts from everything we experience and live the life we are destined to do.

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers that we must face our fears before we can step forward and allow healing to occur. Arleen shares highlights from the recent documentary “Brats” by Andrew McCarthy and the actors who were labeled as the 80’s Hollywood Brat Pack are still battling internal fears and messages of self-doubt nearly 40 years later. Arleen reminds healthcare workers, it is time to live your authentic self and find ways to embrace self-care and let things go so you can push yourself forward away from your fears. 

Arleen shares one of the secrets to her success, which includes readings from Mel Robbins book, The Five-Second Rule. Arleen highlights how Mel has taught millions to use the Five-Second Rule and to face your fears by shifting into action. Arleen shares numerous examples of how healthcare workers can find themselves paralyzed in fear, and the constant reminders that taking action is the only way to step into the life you are destined for. As a healer, you deserve to experience goodness, joy, success and professional fulfillment. Arleen encourages you that this is only possible if you have the courage to face your fears, then you can experience all life has to offer. 

For more information on Arleen’s keynote “The Courage to Care” email [email protected].   

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers to use the power of love every day to promote healing. Arleen shares Noreen O’Sullivan’s “Look Listen Love” model and why we must slow down, look inside and listen to our emotions then shower ourselves with feelings of love. Arleen reminds us that because we care for people, we are exposed to pain and suffering every day. When we work hard to show love towards ourselves and others, it can be transformative and healing. Arleen invites listeners to build into their daily routine ways to promote love wherever you go. 

Arleen educates on the importance of using a trauma-informed care approach in caring for yourself and your patients. Sharing research and findings from the article “Using a Trauma-Informed Approach to Address Burnout in Nursing” from C. Dawson-Rose, et. al. from Medscape.com and discusses the six principles of trauma-informed approach, we must promote sharing love especially in healthcare settings. Arleen reminds us that we can show acts of loving kindness towards each other through our words, body language and our actions, taking into account the cultural aspects and differences in each other. Finally, Arleen shares the power of love from the research experience in Masuro Emoto’s book, The Message from Water and why we must be mindful of how we express love towards one another.

In this podcast, Arleen reminds healthcare workers to take back what is rightfully yours–the opportunity to live your best life ever. You deserve it! You are a healthcare worker, but if you don't find ways to heal your hearts daily from all your experiences you might find yourself stuck and unable to move forward. 

Arleen shares impactful and meaningful reflections from the book The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Ph.D., a Computer Science Engineer and professor at Carnegie Mellon University. When faced with terminal cancer, Randy was inspired to share important life lessons to his students by preparing his last lecture on life and learnings. These life lessons included the importance of building relationships and building in time to imagine, wonder and dream about all of the things you want to accomplish in life. 

Arleen also shares how as humans, we can find ourselves in the “Stuck-State Cycle” from the book, Wake Up Calls by Eric Allenbaugh, Ph.D. Arleen shares how our old behaviors can surface and we can find ourselves re-creating our past in our present. It is only when you reflect on your history and identify things you should do differently that you are in the best position to change the way you respond.

Arleen also shares how writing poetry can be a source of healing. In the book Poetic Medicine by John Fox, Arleen shares that giving yourself permission to be wild and magnificent and exploring the things around you in nature as inspiration is the first step in writing poetry. Arleen ends the podcast reminding healthcare workers that you must take advantage of all the opportunities to become the best version of you! You can do it when you take time to heal your heart from your experiences.

In this podcast, Arleen co-hosts with Nicole Braveman to educate healthcare workers on the power of practicing meditation and mindful moments to help heal your heart from the work that you do every day, and to help the best parts of you shine through in all aspects of your life and into patient care. 

Nicole shares her personal healing experiences using meditation and yoga therapy to heal chronic physical and emotional pain. She also shares the power of setting intentions, particularly as you move between each segment within your day and before providing care, as a way to embody compassionate care in every situation.

Nicole reminds listeners that as you take moments throughout your day to breathe, set intentions or meditate, you set the foundation for a healthier mind and body, while allowing you to provide a higher level of care to patients. Feel rejuvenated, relaxed and inspired after you experience the 8 simple steps to meditation along with a mini guided visualization incorporating mindfulness moments within your day.  

To learn more about Nicole and how she can help you and your loved ones navigate healing and feel more empowered during unpredictable times, visit her website at www.nicolebraveman.com