In this powerful episode, we dive into the emotional complexities of a nurse’s journey, as captured through the poem Life Support. This heartfelt piece explores the deep impact of trauma on healthcare professionals, reflecting on the weight of loss, emotional exhaustion, and the unyielding drive to heal despite overwhelming challenges. The poem delves into the nuances of carrying the grief of patients, the toll of the profession, and the internal struggle between professional duty and personal healing.

Through evocative imagery, the poem tells the story of navigating a career in healthcare while confronting the emotional aftermath of trauma. Listeners are taken on an intimate journey that mirrors the cycle of giving, grieving, and ultimately finding hope in healing, both for others and oneself.

Key Themes Discussed:

• ​ Emotional toll of nursing and caregiving
• ​ Navigating trauma in the healthcare profession
• ​ The process of self-healing while helping others
• ​ The struggle to find balance and purpose in caregiving role

Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a survivor of trauma, or someone reflecting on their own caregiving journey, this episode offers insight into the emotional cost of healing—and the hope that emerges even in the darkest of times.

Copyright ©2025 Kate Earley

Music: Mariage d'Amour composed by Paul Senneville & played by Richard Clayderman