Shift Happens

NSW Ambulance

When your work involves high stakes, long shifts, and constant care for others, your own wellbeing matters more than ever. Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health team at NSW Ambulance and hosted by paramedics Katie Horky and Timothy Graham. Shift Happens is dedicated to supporting emergency service staff through expert guidance, practical tools, and real stories from the frontline. Each episode creates space for learning, sharing, and meaningful reflection—helping you make positive changes that last, one episode at a time.

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  1. High Performance Mindset with Jo Brigden-Jones

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    High Performance Mindset with Jo Brigden-Jones

    What can paramedics, in fact anyone who wants to be a high performer, learn from elite sport? Olympian Jo Brigden Jones shares how high-performance principles translate directly to frontline work. We explore mental conditioning, managing setbacks, staying focused under pressure, and building sustainable performance across a career. Jo discusses practical strategies for managing fatigue, navigating emotional setbacks, and protecting wellbeing, simple tools for night shift and an indulgent cookie recipe for treat occasions. She also shares her top three non-negotiables for staying mentally strong and physically capable in high-pressure environments. Learn more: The Resilience Project The imperfects podcast The Female Athlete project  Growth Mindset (Mindset theory) We’d love to hear from you Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Get in touch with the podcast team at AMBULANCE-Wellness@health.nsw.gov.au Support is always available If this episode has raised anything for you: NSW Ambulance staff can access confidential support via Staff Health - Wellbeing resources - Home Anyone can contact Lifeline, available 24/7 at Home | Lifeline Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health Team at NSW Ambulance. Executive Producer: Zoe Wooldridge With subject matter expertise and podcast support from Chloe Larcombe, Richard High, and Annie Hartley. Hosted by Paramedics Katie Horky and Timothy Graham. Technical production by East Coast Studio. We acknowledge the Wangal people of the Darug Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.   The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Ambulance. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. For your individual needs please speak to your health professional. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  2. How to Be Less Self-Critical - featuring Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen

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    How to Be Less Self-Critical - featuring Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen

    Self-criticism is common in emergency services, particularly among people who care deeply and hold themselves to high standards. In this first episode of Shift Happens, we’re joined by Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen for an open and grounded conversation about self-criticism: where it comes from, how it shows up on shift and at home, and why being hard on yourself doesn’t actually lead to better performance. Together, we explore practical ways to recognise self-critical thinking, respond with greater self-compassion, and develop a more supportive inner voice, without lowering standards or losing what makes you good at your job. This episode is for anyone who’s replayed a job, doubted themselves, or felt the pressure to always be better. Learn more: Self-Compassion - Information, community, learning Research on self-compassion and how it protects the mental health of first responders Research on how mindfulness and self-compassion could potentially decrease functional disability in returning veterans with PTSD symptoms. We’d love to hear from you Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Get in touch with the podcast team at AMBULANCE-Wellness@health.nsw.gov.au Support is always available If this episode has raised anything for you: NSW Ambulance staff can access confidential support via Staff Health - Wellbeing resources - Home Anyone can contact Lifeline, available 24/7 at Home | Lifeline Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health Team at NSW Ambulance. Executive Producer: Zoe Wooldridge With subject matter expertise and podcast support from Chloe Larcombe, Richard High, and Annie Hartley. Hosted by Paramedics Katie Horky and Timothy Graham. Technical production by East Coast Studio. We acknowledge the Wangal people of the Darug Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.   The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Ambulance. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. For your individual needs please speak to your health professional.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When your work involves high stakes, long shifts, and constant care for others, your own wellbeing matters more than ever. Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health team at NSW Ambulance and hosted by paramedics Katie Horky and Timothy Graham. Shift Happens is dedicated to supporting emergency service staff through expert guidance, practical tools, and real stories from the frontline. Each episode creates space for learning, sharing, and meaningful reflection—helping you make positive changes that last, one episode at a time.

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