In this episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, Wendy Trevarthen sits down with Tammy Copley, a nurse and midwife with 44 years of experience across hospitals, communities, universities, and leadership roles.

Tammy is also the founder of Nurses and Midwives Against Bullying Australia, and together they unpack the complex and confronting issue of workplace bullying.

You’ll hear three key insights:

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In this episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, Wendy Trevarthen takes on the important and often unspoken topic of ageism in nursing. Drawing on her own career experience, Wendy explores how age-related assumptions can impact both younger and older nurses, sometimes in subtle but damaging ways.

You’ll discover three key insights:

Stay tuned until the end for a powerful gold nugget—a reflection that shifts the conversation from frustration to a deeper principle every nurse can carry forward.

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This episode features Marianne, the founder and CEO of Quantum Leap Global, an organization she created in 2020 to transform how individuals and teams thrive through psychological safety 🌱. With over 20 years in large corporations—rising from office junior to COO—Marianne brings deep expertise in leadership, team dynamics, and cultural change. Her passion is helping people show up authentically, work effectively, and leave whole—not burnt out.

In our conversation, Marianne shares her insights on what psychological safety truly means and why it’s far more than just being “nice.” We explore three key themes: why psychological safety is critical in healthcare, especially for nurses 🩺; strategies for navigating toxic hierarchies and intergenerational differences; and practical steps to protect your well-being when facing bullying or lack of respect.

And stay tuned until the very end—Marianne leaves us with a powerful gold nugget 💡 that could change how you view your career and your voice in any workplace.

To connect with Marianne, visit  https://quantumleap-global.com

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

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This week, I’m thrilled to introduce the incredible Di Riddell — confidence coach, speaker, author, and proud retired nurse. With a career spanning decades, Di brings heart, humour, and wisdom to our conversation about nursing then and now.

✨ Key takeaways from our chat:

👀 Stay tuned for a surprising gold nugget near the end — one of Di’s cheekiest stories yet!

You can contact Di at [email protected]

For more information, links to purchase my books/services and to reach back to me, here is my website

https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

In this high-value episode, we chat with Joanne Glover —a senior management executive with a powerful story and a clear passion for supporting nurses. Jo breaks down big leadership lessons into fast, relatable insights that will shift your thinking. You'll hear about:

And just before we wrap, Jo shares a golden nugget—a must-hear insight for anyone in healthcare leadership or on their own career path.

If you're a nurse with a story to share, we want to hear it. Get in touch with Wendy at [email protected]

Contact details for Jo

 www.linkedin.com/in/jo-glover-health

Instagram https://instagram.com/jo_ann3174

For more information, links to purchase my books/services and to reach back to me, here is my website

https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

Burnout, shift work, metabolic chaos—sound familiar? In this eye-opening episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, we chat with RN and health coach Joff Ylarde, who takes us behind the scrubs and into the heart of a personal health transformation. Jof shares the raw reality of being a nurse who gave everything to the job—until his health forced him to hit pause.

Now 40 kilos lighter and off medication, Joff helps other nurses reclaim their energy, focus, and confidence through lifestyle change and low-carb nutrition. He opens up about shift snacks, stress coping, and how unspoken burnout creeps in—physically and emotionally.

If you're a nurse stuck in survival mode, this episode could be the turning point you didn’t know you needed.

🌟 Gold Nugget? Joff reveals the one thing every nurse must ask themselves before they even think about changing their health. You’ll want to hear this.

You can contact Joff with the contact details below.

Email: [email protected]

Website: healthcoachjoff.com.au

For more information, links to purchase my books/services and to reach back to me, here is my website

https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sue Cosgrove—a nurse whose leadership journey began not in a boardroom, but in the heart of her rural community.

With decades of experience across clinical care and executive roles, Sue shares how values like compassion, advocacy, and connection have shaped her career. From the early days on the floor to navigating major systemic changes, she speaks candidly about the challenges of supporting teams, leading through crisis, and staying true to her purpose. Sue’s wisdom is grounded in lived experience, and her reflections offer clarity and strength to nurses at every career stage.

Now a mentor to future nurse leaders, she brings deep insight and humility to the conversation, reminding us that leadership is not about titles—but about service.

This episode is rich with heart, truth, and perspective—and just when you think it’s wrapping up, Sue leaves us with something quietly unforgettable.

You can contact Sue through her website https://zestagain.com/services/

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

www.healthyoptionsnow.org

For more information, links to purchase my books/services and to reach back to me, here is my website

https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

In this powerful episode, we meet Kylie Craven—The Real and Raw Nurse Mentor—whose journey from burnout to breakthrough is nothing short of inspiring. From failing high school to becoming a respected clinical leader in fast-paced emergency departments, Kylie's path proves that where you start doesn’t define where you can go.

After 16 years on the frontline, she hit stage 12 burnout—battling chronic pain, depression, and a system that prioritised KPIs over compassion.

Replaced before she even left the hospital, Kylie knew it was time for a change. She didn’t just recover—she reinvented. Stepping away from the bedside, she built a life of time, financial, and location freedom, and now empowers nurses around the world to do the same.

Through unapologetic truth, mindset coaching, and digital entrepreneurship, Kylie helps others rediscover their worth and lead with impact. This episode is raw, real, and full of heart—and just when you think she’s given it all, she drops something at the end you’ll want to hear.

You can contact Kylie through her social links

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kylie.craven

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealandrawnursementor/

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

www.healthyoptionsnow.org

For more information, links to purchase my books/services and to reach back to me, here is my website

https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

In this final episode of the current series of Your Nurse Voice Matters, Wendy reflects on the courageous stories shared by guests throughout the season.

Episodes covered topics from personal transitions, burnout recovery, and wellness advocacy, to advancing nursing roles and addressing challenging healthcare issues like dementia and voluntary assisted dying.

Wendy closes with a heartfelt passage titled It Takes Courage to Be a Nurse, sharing personal experiences that highlight the emotional, ethical, and professional challenges nurses face daily.

The episode serves as an invitation for more nurses to share their stories, fostering connection, inspiration, and resilience.

If you would like to be a guest on Your Nurse Voice Matters contact Wendy https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

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Sandi Hadden’s Journey to Nurse Practitioner & Advocacy for Voluntary Assisted Dying, Courage, Palliative Care, and Advocating for Patient Choice.

In this episode, we sit down with Sandi, a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Aged and Palliative Care. Sandi takes us through her inspiring and determined journey—from training at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne in 1984 to navigating roles in general medical nursing, oncology, and eventually, palliative care.

Her experience working with cancer patients facing end-of-life care deeply influenced her career path. She shares how she knocked on doors to secure her first palliative care role and how her passion led her across states, from Melbourne to Queensland and back to Victoria. Along the way, Sandi pursued postgraduate studies, gained leadership experience as a Director of Nursing, and ultimately answered the call to become a Nurse Practitioner—a goal she achieved in 2015.

Sandi also opens up about her involvement in the Voluntary Assisted Dying movement, discussing the complexities, ethical considerations, and the impact on patients and families. Her perspective provides a thought-provoking look at end-of-life care and the evolving role of nurses in advocating for patient choice.

Join us for this compelling conversation about courage, career transitions, and the power of compassionate care.

If you would like to get in touch with Sandi or be a guest on this podcast, make contact today at https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

For more information, links to purchase my books/services and to reach back to me, here is my website

https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/