Rebel Nightingale: Demystifying Burnout

Betsy Thompson

Welcome to Rebel Nightingale, where ancient wisdom meets modern medicine. Host Betsy Thompson, a fervent advocate for holistic nursing, challenges healthcare norms as each episode integrates mind, body, and spirit, breaking down healing silos and highlighting the science behind it all. With insightful interviews, we redefine healthcare, inspiring seamless integration of holistic practices. Join the movement for compassionate, inclusive, holistic healthcare. Embrace the rebel within, journey to the healing frontier, where Florence Nightingale's spirit echoes, reconnecting us to our roots.

Episodes

  1. A Close Call: A Physician's Experience

    04/08/2024

    A Close Call: A Physician's Experience

    Check out this chat with Dr. Mariela Torres, an experienced Emergency Department physician who was well on her way to burn out. See what it looks like when you don't feel like your best self but you don't quite meet the criteria for burnout set forth by the WHO. Find out what steps Dr. Torres took to prevent becoming completely burnt out during this inspiring discussion.

    32 min

  2. 04/02/2024

    The Label Doesn't Matter!

    This episode discusses why labels shouldn't be your priority amidst burnout. Plus enjoy a gentle meditation to get in touch with your true thoughts and feelings about your professional self.

    17 min
  3. A Solution to Burnout

    03/25/2024

    A Solution to Burnout

    Embark on an inspiring journey with Laura Cousino MSN, RN, as she unveils her triumphant return from burnout's clutches. In a heartfelt conversation, Laura delves into her transformative experience with Healing Healthcare Hearts, a bespoke program uniquely tailored to revive waning enthusiasm and rekindle the spirit of joy among healthcare professionals. Witness her evolution as she seamlessly blends her newfound zeal with the nurturing power of Aromatherapy, seamlessly intertwining holistic modalities with her commitment to traditional nursing. Tune in and be captivated by Laura's unwavering dedication to wellness and her impassioned pursuit of holistic healing.

    44 min
  4. The Patient Whisperer: Integration at the Bedside

    03/18/2024

    The Patient Whisperer: Integration at the Bedside

    Join me and our special guest, Kimberly Charest, as we explore her journey from burnout to becoming a "Patient Whisperer". Kimberly, a NICU nurse, opens up about the highs and lows of her profession and how she battled burnout. She shares her experiences trying different approaches to cope and eventually found solace in breathwork, which she now uses to help anxious patients. Tune in as we hear Kimberly's inspiring story of overcoming challenges with compassion.

    42 min

  5. 03/11/2024

    Changing the Narrative: Systems vs. Individual

    We know healthcare workers are burnt-out, and quite frankly, they are tired of hearing about it. But what can we actually do about it? In this episode I offer some food for thought on changing the narrative from both the system & personal levels. Stick around to the end to enjoy an empowering meditation!

    15 min
  6. Healthcare Wellbeing: Innovation, EBP, & ROI

    03/04/2024

    Healthcare Wellbeing: Innovation, EBP, & ROI

    Join me as I speak with Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, the first Chief Wellness Officer of a university, about her innovation in healthcare wellness, how to get stakeholder buy in for wellness initiatives, and the 3 key areas of focus to generate system-wide interest in wellness as a priority. Also, dive into her personal story of what motivated her to pave the way for so many other nurses.

    41 min
  7. Burnout: A Global Issue

    02/26/2024

    Burnout: A Global Issue

    Join us on this journey exploring burnout in healthcare as I chat with Dr. Kate Heard, Global Maternal Health expert and PhD. Kate shares a global perspective of this phenomena along with her personal journey through the dark depths of burnout as a midwife in New Zealand.

    52 min
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Welcome to Rebel Nightingale, where ancient wisdom meets modern medicine. Host Betsy Thompson, a fervent advocate for holistic nursing, challenges healthcare norms as each episode integrates mind, body, and spirit, breaking down healing silos and highlighting the science behind it all. With insightful interviews, we redefine healthcare, inspiring seamless integration of holistic practices. Join the movement for compassionate, inclusive, holistic healthcare. Embrace the rebel within, journey to the healing frontier, where Florence Nightingale's spirit echoes, reconnecting us to our roots.

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