Tenderness for Nurses

Podshape

Once a week, Nurse Practitioner Bek Woodbine will unpack issues that impact all nurses from self care to growing professionally as a nurse. With over 35 years of nursing experience and with her raw and honest style, Bek aims to offer sage advice to all nurses with help from amazing guests each week. Ordinary people performing the extra ordinary in the field of health, leadership and self care.

  1. 14/12/2025

    TRIGGER WARNING: Death by Suicide, From the perspective of a Loved One. Part B

    The following Podcast discusses Addiction and death by suicide. Please be aware that some topics may be triggering. This 2 part discussion covers a broad range of information around depression, addiction and suicide, as can only be seen and felt by the partner of person struggling with addiction. Jane’s open and honest approach around the death of her husband by suicide and his battle with alcohol has taken nearly 2 years to occur.  Through openly talking about what has happened to her and her daughters after her husband’s death, she hopes to start shifting the stigma around suicide and the huge number of male deaths by suicide yearly. It is her hope that by sharing her story, it may help someone who is struggling and listening to this podcast. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction,  Please reach out to the following: If you are in a Life threatening situation  Call: 000 Lifeline: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/about/contact-us Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Urgent Help - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue Black Dog Institute Contact Us - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health This podcast has been sponsored by Cornerstone medical recruitment https://www.cmr.com.au/contact-us/   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  2. 07/12/2025

    TRIGGER WARNING: Addiction from the perspective of a Loved One. Part A

    TRIGGER WARNING: The following Podcast discusses Addiction and death by suicide. Please be aware that some topics may be triggering. This 2 part discussion covers a broad range of information around depression, addiction and suicide, as can only be seen and felt by the partner of person struggling with addiction. Jane’s open and honest approach around the death of her husband by suicide and his battle with alcohol has taken nearly 2 years to occur.  Through openly talking about what has happened to her and her daughters after her husband’s death, she hopes to start shifting the stigma around suicide and the huge number of male deaths by suicide yearly. It is her hope that by sharing her story, it may help someone who is struggling and listening to this podcast. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction,  Please reach out to the following: If you are in a Life threatening situation  Call: 000 Lifeline: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/about/contact-us Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Urgent Help - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue Black Dog Institute Contact Us - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health Sent from my iPhone Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  3. 23/11/2025

    The Functional Nurse

    Madilyn Sonter is a Registered Nurse based in Brisbane, Australia. Today on the podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Maddy about her business, The Functional Skin Studio, and how she is remaining compliant to the regulations in Queensland.  Maddy and I discuss her pathway from Registered Nurse to business owner, mum to skin care developer. The ability to pivot in the cosmetic space is what keeps Maddy one step ahead of her competitors.  However, it is her own lived experiences of acne, sensitive skin and gut that has enabled Maddy to look at the skin space differently. This has given her a unique perspective on how she treats and manages skin, acne and the gut. Maddy’s skin care range, The Functional Skin, is a green, clean and effective range for anyone who has had problematic skin.  Add to this mix, two young boys, a house renovation, and you have one busy nurse! Check out Maddy’s success story on Instagram: @Thefunctionalskin  www.thefunctionalskin.com    www.tendernessfornurses.com.au  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min

  4. 21/09/2025

    Delivering via C-Section

    Today on the podcast we chat with Sarah Elliott. Sarah is a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. She has moved in to academia with an interest in midwifery, and in-particular rural and remote midwifery. We chat about the problems of women who have to travel, due to high risk deliveries of their unborn babies, and the challenges they face.  Sarah discusses the difference around c-section and vaginal deliveries and the impact research is showing this can have on the babies gut health.  This is a broad discussion around birthing and how we as nurses and midwives can help mothers to be, mothers post c-section and their babies. Sponsored by Nutricia. This episode was created independently by the presenters/speakers and the views expressed herein are those of the presenters/speakers, not of Nutricia. This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Medical professionals should rely on their own skill and assessment of individual patients. Tenderness for Nurses www.tendernessfornurses.com.au Nutricia http://www.nutricia.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  5. 03/08/2025

    Burn out with Psychologist Shannon Swales

    Today on the podcast we chat with psychologist Shannon Swales and answer questions you sent in to us. We talk about burnout management as nurses and health professionals.  Shannon gives advice on how to avoid burnout, how to care for yourself as a nurse and what to look for in yourself and your colleagues if you are concerned about burnout. This is a common sense chat around self-care.  Whether you have experienced burnout and slowly recovering or are on the precipice of burnout, Shannon shares valuable advice for us all. Sponsored by Nutricia. This episode was created independently by the presenters/speakers and the views expressed herein are those of the presenters/speakers, not of Nutricia. This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Medical professionals should rely on their own skill and assessment of individual patients. Burnout Psychology Support Burnout Recovery Coaching & Counselling | Shannon Swales, Psychologist Tenderness for Nurses www. Tendernessfornurses.com.au Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  6. 23/07/2025

    Pain Week: a chat with Exercise Physiologist Alice Hyslop and how EP’s and exercise can reduce pain for nurses and health care professionals

    Today we chat with EP Alice about all things exercise, self care, and managing “nurses back”! This has been a requested podcast and here it is!  I learnt so much from Alice about pain management, how exercise helps us all both physically and mentally. I hope you enjoy and use the information shared by Alice. Find an Accredited Exercise Physiologist near you.  Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the nation’s leading voice on exercise and sports science. We govern and represent university-qualified professionals who support Australians to reach their health and performance goals. Find out more: essa.org.au   Featuring Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Alice Hyslop from All Sports Indooroopilly, QLD - allsportsphysio.com.au   Contact Alice: alice.hyslop@allsportsphysio.com.au Sponsored by Nutricia. This episode was created independently by the presenters/speakers and the views expressed herein are those of the presenters/speakers, not of Nutricia. This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Medical professionals should rely on their own skill and assessment of individual patients. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  7. 20/07/2025

    Becoming a Nurse Practitioner with Elise Bryant

    Today on the podcast we chat with Elise Bryant who is a Nurse Practitioner. Elise is a passionate Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience. She specialises in Plastic and Reconstructive Nursing, Surgical Assisting, Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Skin Management, & Education.  Elise works in a variety of settings including her clinic - Skin Health Solutions - a Nurse Practitioner led clinic performing full skin examinations, skin evaluations and skin education. She is also a surgical assistant for three Brisbane based Plastic Surgeons and regularly provides education for nurses and nurse practitioners in the plastic surgery and dermatology space. We discuss her pathway to becoming a NP and the challenge’s she faced on her path to become one. Elise is part of my “tribe”.  We support and assist each other regularly. We problem solve and chat regularly.  As nurses, we all need a colleague like Elise.   Skin Health Solutions http://www.nutricia.com http://www.tendernessfornurses.com.au Sponsored by Nutricia. This episode was created independently by the presenters/speakers and the views expressed herein are those of the presenters/speakers, not of Nutricia. This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Medical professionals should rely on their own skill and assessment of individual patients. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  8. 13/07/2025

    Fussy eaters with Dr Kyla

    Today on the podcast we chat with the delightful Dr Kyla Smith. Dr Kyla is a paediatric dietitian and feeding specialist. She’s a mother of two children, has a PhD in childhood weight management and has worked with thousands of families in her online programs.  Dr Kyla is passionate about developing balanced relationships with food, and fostering positive mealtime experiences for the whole family.  We chat about how nurses and other health professionals can assist families who have fussy eaters.  Dr Kyla has sensible, wonderful advice for us all to follow when dealing with our own kids who are fussy with food, but also how to handle children in hospitals who are fussy with their food. You can read more about her work at www.mealtimes.com.au www.nutricia.com www.tendernessfornurses.com.au Sponsored by Nutricia. This episode was created independently by the presenters/speakers and the views expressed herein are those of the presenters/speakers, not of Nutricia. This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Medical professionals should rely on their own skill and assessment of individual patients. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tendernessnurses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
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Once a week, Nurse Practitioner Bek Woodbine will unpack issues that impact all nurses from self care to growing professionally as a nurse. With over 35 years of nursing experience and with her raw and honest style, Bek aims to offer sage advice to all nurses with help from amazing guests each week. Ordinary people performing the extra ordinary in the field of health, leadership and self care.

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  • Creator
    Podshape
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rebekah Woodbine
  • Show Website
    Tenderness for Nurses