The Happy Nurse

The Happy Nurse

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The Happy Nurse episodes

  • 054: Sharing Our Stories To Support Our Colleagues with Nichola Browning
    In this episode, I chat with Nichola about the importance of sharing our stories with others.  
    Nichola's nursing career spans over three decades and has a depth of knowledge and experience. She shares her wisdom about her career, reflective practice, and the importance of self-reflection.  
    It's time to share our stories about burnout, as this has the potential to assist others to recognise that they may be heading toward burnout and seek early intervention. Burnout can be very isolating but knowing you are not alone and having the support of peers and community is a powerful aid to recovery.  
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Nichola’s volunteering journey (05:30)
    Her personal burnout experience (11:29)
    The effects of compassion fatigue and burnout (16:40)
    Her commitment to being well for life (19:55)
    The Five Aspects of Self-Care (22:00)
    The importance of having a support system (26:39)
    The power of me too movement (31:33)
    How journaling helped Nichola with her burnout (33:45)
    CONNECT WITH NICHOLA BROWNING
    Connect with Nichola on LinkedIn and Twitter
    Check out the Burnout No More courses here.
    Learn more about the Young Stroke Project here.
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
    Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook
    Connect with me on LinkedIn
    Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    For more information got to: happynurse.com.au/podcast/
    54 min
  • 053: Establishing A Space for Psychological Safety For Healthcare Professionals with Liam Caswell
    There is a growing demand to create a space for psychological safety in the healthcare industry. It’s vital for producing a high-performance team.  
    Healthcare professionals focus on the psychological safety of their patients. They look after patients to the best of their abilities and ensure that they’re set up for success. However, this safe space is often not offered to themselves or their colleagues. 
    In this episode, I have another astounding conversation with Liam Caswell, a High Performance Nurse Coach. With 10 years of international healthcare experience, he aims to coach, educate, and transform the lives and careers of nurses.
    In our conversation, Liam emphasized the importance of setting a space for psychological safety in the workplace. If the healthcare industry really wants to establish this, they’ll create an environment that stimulates self-awareness and self-compassion, so nurses can perform as their authentic selves.
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Getting clear about your why in life (04:38)
    Why we need to increase our tolerance for failure (12:11)
    The benefits of establishing psychological safety in healthcare (18:45)
    Why self-awareness and self-compassion matter (26:05)
    Reframing burnout as something positive (31:52)
    How to step into your authentic self (35:20)
    CONNECT WITH LIAM CASWELL
    https://www.liamcaswell.com/  
    Connect with Liam on LinkedIn
    Connect with Liam on Facebook and Instagram
    Listen to Liam’s podcast, High Performance Nursing, here.
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
    Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook
    Connect with me on LinkedIn
    Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    For more information got to: happynurse.com.au/podcast/
    42 min
  • 052: Retreat as the Gateway to Recovery From Moral Injury With Janie Hoogesteger
    There is a second pandemic currently occurring. Burnout in our healthcare staff. Many of us are beyond burnout and we are having to shift our focus from prevention, to burnout recovery.  
     The environment that is pre disposing us to burnout and compassion fatigue is creating “moral injury.” 
    Moral Injury is leading to nurses feeling undervalued, trapped, exhausted, unappreciated and lost in a very broken system.  
    In this episode, I had the pleasure to chat with Janie Hoogesteger. She is a Registered Nurse with 
    over 20 years of nursing experience. She believes that for the longest time, nurses have been focusing their energies on their patients and neglecting self-care.
    Janine shares a holistic approach to self-care, her non-negotiable when it comes to self-care and how she helps heal the healers through her retreats.
     
    TRIGGER warning - Suicide is discussed in this episode. 
     
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Why do nurses experience a moral injury? (03:25)
    The dangers of gaslighting nurses (05:52)
    The negative effects of being resilient (09:00)
    Janie's non-negotiable in self-care (12:35)
    The benefits of sleep in productivity (21:08)
    Finding what works for you (24:32)
    Indulgent self-care (26:15)
    What inspires Janie to be the best version of herself? (31:27)
    Trigger Warning: Janie discusses her flatmate’s suicide & how it changed her (31:59)
    Janie's motivation for creating retreats (37:00)
    CONNECT WITH JANIE HOOGESTEGER
    https://www.rnretreats.com/ 
    Connect with Janie on Facebook and Instagram
    Register for the Reset Retreat here.
    52 min
  • 051: Finding Your Light At The End Of The Tunnel with Michelle Powell
    Welcome back to The Happy Nurse Podcast. It has been a busy 6 months break, but I’m excited to be recording and sharing knowledge with you once again.
    There’s no better way to begin the podcast than with a wonderful friend of mine, Michelle Powell. Michelle Is a Trauma and Wellness Expert, she holds many qualifications including, Hypnotherapist, Emotional Coach, NLP & Timeline Therapy Practitioner and so much more.
    In this episode, Michelle and I discuss how healthcare professionals can find their light at the end of the tunnel. We all know that nurses are no longer looking for burnout prevention, they now need burnout recovery strategies.   
    The stress and burnout tunnel may feel difficult to pass through, but it’s always possible. It starts with having the mindset that your well-being should be a priority.
    The journey through the tunnel may be long and challenging, but there’s always light at the end of it if you keep moving forward.
    If you feel you need immediate crisis intervention. Please call Nurse & Midwife Support - 1800 667 877.  
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    The reality of nursing burnout (02:30)
    Nurses’ professional and personal pressures (07:33)
    The consequences of not delivering the best care (12:22)
    How to beat healthcare burnout (14:30)
    Why we need to take care of mental and emotional space (20:07)
    The importance of finding your tribe (23:08)
    From Stressed to In Control (30:10)
    RESOURCES MENTIONED
    050: Unpacking Body Image Issues Part 2 with Michelle Powell
    The Mastery Of Wellness
    From Stressed To In Control
    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE POWELL
    https://themichellepowell.com.au/ 
    Connect with Michelle on Facebook and Instagram
    Subscribe to Michelle’s Youtube Channel
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
    Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook
    Connect with me on LinkedIn
    Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    For more information got to: happynurse.com.au/podcast/
    38 min
  • 050: Unpacking Body Image Issues Part 2 with Michelle Powell
    We’ve finally hit episode 50!
    I’m beyond excited to celebrate this milestone and what better way to do so by having back on the show one of our regular guests, Michelle Powell. 
    We recorded an episode a couple of months ago around body image which was very well received. However, it was such a big topic that we were not really able to get to the bottom of what body image can encompass. 
    So today, we’re back to unpack concepts of the perfect body image that the media and everyone else bombard us with. From this, we’ll tackle how we should course through our body image issues.
    We cannot emphasise enough that our bodies carry our stories. Whatever milestones we go through in life, our bodies are there to change, age and transform with us. 
    You’ve got to be the change that you want to see in the world and it starts with embracing, loving and accepting your own work of art - which is your body.
    Join me in this episode as Michelle shares valuable insights on body image, it’s portrayal in media, and why it's crucial to stop comparing and start celebrating whatever body type you have. 
    Stay tuned next March for season 2 of The Happy Nurse!
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    The portrayal of the perfect body image by the media (4:52)
    Seeking external validation (7:10)
    Body image is not just a female issue (09:35)
    Elaina and Michelle’s journey with body image (11:09)
    Why cosmetic surgery should be backed by psychological assessment (17:40)
    The taboo on women’s cycle (29:25)
    How we feel about our bodies impacts our life (33:10)
    Dealing with our insecurities (37:30)
    Embrace your authenticity (39:24)
    RESOURCES MENTIONED
    Episode 45 - Body Image Issues with Michelle Powell
    Episode 42 - Empowered Period with Jacqui O’Connor
    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE POWELL
    themichellepowell.com.au
    Click Here to download your free copy of The 10 Foundations of Wellness
    Connect with Michelle on Facebook
    Connect with Michelle on Instagram
    Connect with Michell on Youtube
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
    Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook
    Connect with me on LinkedIn
    Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    For more information got to: happynurse.com.au/podcast/
    51 min
  • 049: How to Beat the BS with Mark Bramwell
    We’ve all been deceived by the belief that success is about getting more. 
    As a result, we have developed an endless pursuit to have more and be more, only to find out that many of the things we chase don’t ring us happiness.  In fact sometimes, the exact opposite. Unfortunately for many, it leads to being stuck on the BS hamster wheel.  
    In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Bramwell, the author of the book, That’s Bullshit: Stop drowning under stress-inducing advice and a relentless pursuit of more. In his book Mark breaks down what’s really important in life and how we can achieve personal satisfaction.
    Do you want to free yourself from the hamster wheel  and from the BS that’s happening around your work and life? 
    Join me in this episode as Mark shares valuable insights from his book, That’s Bullshit.
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    How That’s Bullshit started (8:00)
    Find what works for you (11:20)
    Identifying and removing bullshit (18:37)
    Get a sense of your journey (26:15)
    Focus on becoming the best version of yourself (28:04)
    Create a goals board for giving (33:57) 
    It’s about being present (39:08) 
    Get balance (50:20) 
    RESOURCES MENTIONED
    BramwellSolutions
    That’s Bullshit! by Mark Bramwell
    Start With Why by Simon Sinek 
    CONNECT WITH MARK BRAMWELL
    bramwellsolutions.com.au
    Connect with Mark on Facebook
    Connect with Mark on Twitter
    Connect with Mark on LinkedIn
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
    Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook
    Connect with me on LinkedIn
    Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    For more information got to: happynurse.com.au/podcast/
    55 min
  • 048: Burnout In A Time Of Exhaustion With Kenny Gibson
    It’s no surprise that Nurses and healthcare Practitioners are battling burnout and mental health issues now more than ever. Burnout in itself is becoming a pandemic. 
     This episode’s guest is Kenny Gibson, National Head of Safeguarding at NHS England. Kenny shares how we as nurses and healthcare practitioners can overcome burnout in a time of exhaustion. He shares what it takes to become a positive disruptor in today’s disruptive world to ensure that Nurses and healthcare practitioners are doing everything they can to prevent burnout and mental health issues.
    Life will continue to bring us rain and thunderstorms. Remember, it’s up to you to bring your own weather and create your own sunshine. 
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Kenny’s career journey (3:06)
    Negative impact of the Angel Hero Persona as nurses (10:00)
    Co-dependence with our nurses (11:10)
    Post-traumatic resilience-based supervision (15:18)
    There are more things that connect us than disconnects us (24:40)
    Bring your own weather and create your own sunshine (30:20)
    Be a positive disruptor (32:25)
    Burnout in a time where we are all exhausted (33:26)
    Nurses’ compassion burnout and fatigue (37:15)
    The importance of family (42:55)
    RESOURCES MENTIONED
    Happy Nurse Podcast: Episode 41 (Celebrating International Nurses Day)
    CONNECT WITH KENNY GIBSON
    Connect with Kenny on Twitter
    Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
    Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook
    Connect with me on LinkedIn
    Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    For more information got to: happynurse.com.au/podcast/
    52 min
  • 047: What Professional Anxiety Looks Like with Lauren Bell
    Anxiety is more prevalent in the nursing workforce than we realise. Unfortunately, It looks like it has increased due to the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
     
    Nurses often work 10 to 12-hour shifts (sometimes longer with enforced overtime) which in itself can induce a lot of stress within our bodies. Moreover, many nurses face trauma on a regular basis and often feel undervalued. All of these factors contribute to our anxiety levels. 
     
    In this episode, I speak with Lauren Bell, a registered nurse for over 35 years and a wellness and wealth coach. We unpack professional anxiety in the nursing space and how we can address it.  
    We are facilitating an online professional workshop to “release professional anxiety and Unleash your happy nurse.”
    Join us via zoom on Saturday 14th August 0930-1630 AEST. Register at happynurse.com.au/unleash-your-happy-nurse
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    How stress affects us (2:43) 
    Peace is contagious (4:40)
    Acknowledge how you feel (9:25) 
    Take deep belly breaths (12:11) 
    Shake your body (13:01) 
    Get out into nature (18:23) 
    It’s okay to say NO (21:59) 
    Self compassion (27:54)
    Higher acuity, higher fear (33:28) 
    Recognize your value (36:03) 
    RESOURCES MENTIONED
    The Anxiety Relief Handbook 
    Unleash Your Happy Nurse
    CONNECT WITH LAUREN BELL
    laurenbell.com.au
    Connect with Lauren on Facebook and Instagram
    Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
    Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook
    Connect with me on LinkedIn
    Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    42 min
  • 046: Male Burnout - The Elephant In The Room With Darrel Griffin
    Burnout is a phenomenon that has been in the nursing space for years, and it continues to grow. Unfortunately, burnout isn't talked about openly and has become the elephant in the room for a long time.
    Having experienced burnout twice, it has been my mission to reduce burnout among nurses. I know for a fact the kind of workplace stresses we nurses face on a daily basis. 
    In this episode, I’m joined by Darrel Griffin. Darrel is the co-host of Burnout Bros, a peer support community for men in business who are affected by burnout.
    Although Darrel is not a nurse, I got him onboard because there’s a huge population of male nurses that needs to hear this topic. Men in particular are more reluctant to talk about this topic because of the shame and stigma surrounding mental health.
    There’s no other way to address this problem but to talk about it openly. I love this conversation with Darrel. Having dealt with burnout myself, it has become my mission to help nurses around the world deal and overcome burnout in any way possible. 
    If you’re experiencing burnout, this is for you.
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    The elephant in the room (5:30)
    A hundred year issue (9:15)
    Define your success (11:23)
    Smoke and mirrors (13:56)
    Driving towards something we cannot tame (16:14)
    Teach kids to express (20:28)
    Dads are products of their upbringing (22:41)
    What burnout looks like (28:25)
    Burnout in the health sector (36:58)
    Go back to self care (46:11)
    Know who you are (48:15)
    Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877
    FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: HappyNurse.com.au
    53 min
  • 045: Body Image Issues With Michelle Powell
    BODY IMAGE. At some point or another most of the population struggle with their body image in some capacity. I haven’t met someone to this day who doesn’t have any hang-ups with their body. 
    Personally, I have battled with my body image for a very long time. 
    In episode 39, I spoke with Michelle about trauma response and how this can show up in our bodies. I also shared where my body issues came from. I have been overwhelmed with so much support since I shared my experience on this taboo topic. 
    That’s why Michelle and I decided to focus this entire episode on body image issues because we know this topic resonates with so many of you. 
    Body image issues are a complex problem because it impacts people in astronomical ways and oftentimes it holds a lot of people back. I believe, It’s time to put an end to body image issues and for us to stop buying into the media that’s feeding billion dollar industries through our fears and insecurities. 
    If you have hang ups about your body, you’re not alone. 
    Listen to my conversation with Michelle as we share our personal stories and how we overcame our own negative body image issues and how Michelle overcame her eating disorder.
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    My personal story (6:44)
    Accepting the shifts and changes (11:56)
    Love your body (13:13)
    The billion dollar industry (16:52)
    Michelle’s personal journey (18:09)
    The turning point (28:15)
    Change your thinking (37:08)
    Becoming the change (41:17)
    Be the best version of yourself (54:22)
    The impact of stress in the body (58:34)
    Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877
    FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: HappyNurse.com.au
    1 hr 6 min

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Nurses are the backbone of the health system — always there to care for a stranger as if they were one of their own, forsaking precious moments with their own families to ensure others' loved ones are in good hands.