The RN Experience: Stories of Resilience

Kristy Weidner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Co-Owner of the Village Center for Holistic Therapy. She completed her masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.  She is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and has extensive experience in working with Deaf and hard of hearing clients, family members and within the culture of the Deaf Community.

She became a 200 hour certified yoga instructor in 2018, and studied with Max Strom, global speaker, teacher, actor, and founder of Inner Axis yoga.  She also completed her mindfulness meditation teacher training with Lodro Rinzler, author and Buddhist meditation teacher based in New York City.

Book recommendations:
Tea & Cake with Demons: A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy
Buddha Walks into a Bar
Sit Like a Buddah
Love Hurts
Human Magnet Syndrome
Kindness Now
Will
A Life Worth Breathing
Set Boundaries, Find Peace

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Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org
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IG: @nurses__anonymous
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Vicky - Resilient Seven
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DISCOUNT CODE: RNE25
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On this week's podcast Vicky & Nadia interview Lisa about her experience as a chiropractor.  She has always wanted to help others in their healing- this was primarily physical healing until 3 years ago when a much deeper shift into her own intentional healing began. Her first hand experience then overflowed into all aspects of her life including work. Always a bit unconventional, as she shared more and was more vulnerable, it was very often reciprocated, and more stress release during treatment meant more healing.

Lisa's IG: @lisapapenbrock
Book Recommendation: Beauty, Power & Grace

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Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org
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IG: @nurses__anonymous
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Vicky - Resilient Seven
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Joe is a health care professional who has been working in the industry for over a decade, including 9 years as a registered nurse. Joe received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Robert Morris University. Joe went on to receive his Master of Science in Nursing, with a focus on clinical nurse leadership. Now working as a certified professional in patient safety, Joe has recognized the impact clinician well-being has on not only those caring for our community members, but on the community members themselves. Joe is passionate about supporting our clinicians towards optimizing their health and wellness. As the lead of a multi-center wellness initiative, he had the opportunity to positively impact many clinicians by focusing on physical activity, nutrition, rest, quality of life, and safety. Joe is on a mission to improve clinician well-being through resiliency training.

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Podcast IG: @rnexperiencepod

Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @nurses__anonymous
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Vicky - Resilient Seven
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Today’s guests are the founders of Kettlebell Athletes, Bijan and Gabrielle.

Bijan is a sports performance physical therapist who is a board certified orthopaedic clinical specialist. Bijan believes in guiding his clients beyond pain and back to doing the activities that they love at the highest level. His primary tool for performance and rehabilitation are kettlebells due the versatility for loading, power production, and restoring strength and coordination.

Gabrielle is a registered nurse who has pivoted out of the traditional healthcare system. Gabrielle has a background in Primary care serving people through health education and creating sustainable lifestyle changes. With limited time and resources to educate and empower her clients within the system Gabrielle has transitioned to a fitness nurse role. This has allowed her to integrate her knowledge in physical training, nutrition, wellness, and disease prevention to help people make the complete transformation they are looking for. Together they founded kettlebell athletes to merge their expertise and provide their clients with a powerful transformation.

IG: @kettlebellathletes
Website: www.kettlebellathletes.com

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Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @nurses__anonymous
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Vicky - Resilient Seven
WEBSITE: www.resilientseven.com
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Grace Boyle of Nurse Gone Rogue comes on the show to share her story of not only leaving traditional western medicine but then returning to her role in the ER. She is passionate about her purpose with patients and meeting others on the human level. Grace also shares her expertise on functional wellness and how to integrate that into shift-work lifestyles. Her 3 top tips for health and longevity for nurses are:

1. Sleep - Making sure to get quality sleep is an essential part of recovery for nurses from tough shifts
2. Nutrition - Do the best you can to prepare the food you need for the day
3. Proper Body Mechanics - Avoid injuries at work by working on strength and proper form when lifting outside of work.

You can connect with Grace on Instagram: @nurse_gone_rogue

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Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
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IG: @nurses__anonymous
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Vicky - Resilient Seven
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Nadia and Vicky share their responses to recently published articles and advocacy suggestions for changing the healthcare environment in order to fully support healthcare workers and clinicians. They call for change that fosters a health-promoting work environment, and also ask for YOUR input on how you think leadership, legislators, and frontline can work together in this change. Email us or DM us below!

Links of Articles Discussed:
Could It Be Menopause? by AACN
UPMC Launches Travel Staffing Agency to Address Nursing Shortage
The solution to the wave of nurse resignations? Cold, hard cash

Podcast Website: https://thernexperiencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 

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Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @nurses__anonymous
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Vicky - Resilient Seven
WEBSITE: www.resilientseven.com
DISCOUNT CODE: RNE25
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In this episode Vicky and Nadia dive into:

1. Our reflections of 2021 and intentions for 2022
2. Types of guests and content for Season 2
3. Current state of healthcare
4. How have we been caring for ourselves, what challenges have we been experiencing?
5. What excites us about 2022

Links of Articles Discussed:
Could It Be Menopause? by AACN
UPMC Launches Travel Staffing Agency to Address Nursing Shortage
AHA Updates CPR Guidance for Patients with COVID-19

Podcast Website: https://thernexperiencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 

IG: @rnexperiencepod

Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @nurses__anonymous

Vicky - Resilient Seven
WEBSITE: www.resilientseven.com
DISCOUNT CODE: RNE25
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @r7_resilience

In the final episode of Season 1 we talk to Holistic Nurse Coach Amy Crippen about what it means to be in her role.  She talks about how to bring awareness to your emotions. Amy also shares self-care hacks such as "full stops" and how to refill your "adaptation fuel". We also discuss how self-care can be challenging in the current environment with staffing shortages.

You can find out more about Amy or book a coaching session at:
https://amycrippen.com/

Southwestern PA Chapter of the American Holistic Nurses Association FB Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ahnaofsouthwesternpa

Podcast Website:
https://thernexperiencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 

IG: @rnexperiencepod

Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @nurses__anonymous

Vicky - Resilient Seven
WEBSITE: www.resilientseven.com
DISCOUNT CODE: RNE25
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @r7_resilience

Thank you for listening and for your support this season!
We will be back with new episodes starting in January 2022.
Happy Holidays, be well!

A Vicky and Nadia chat about transitions, the fluidity of identity, and becoming. We talk about how the only constant is change -- that learning to balance both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic is critical to living in a constantly stimulating environment. Each of us shares our own transitions, how we are coping with them, and the excitement the state of "in-between" brings us.

Connect with us!!
Nadia - Nurses Anonymous

WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org

EMAIL: [email protected]

IG: @nurses__anonymous

Vicky - Resilient Seven

WEBSITE: www.resilientseven.com

DISCOUNT CODE: RNE25

EMAIL: [email protected]

IG: @r7_resilience

Podcast Website: https://thernexperiencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 
IG: @rnexperiencepod

Nadia - Nurses Anonymous
WEBSITE: www.nursesanonymous.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @nurses__anonymous

Vicky - Resilient Seven
WEBSITE: www.resilientseven.com
DISCOUNT CODE: RNE25
EMAIL: [email protected]
IG: @r7_resilience

Ashley Fischer
Ashley’s Key Points for Self Care:

• Take time off
• Have a routine that works for you
• Create non-negotiables, what you MUST have daily and weekly to feel well
• Work to have a schedule that meets your needs, if possible
• Consistency is key 

Book Recommendation: Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 
IG: @happilyashured