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Whether you have plans to go to school in pursuit of a job in healthcare and dreams of having a baby in the future or you’re a seasoned healthcare working mother, this show is for you! The Successful Healthcare Working Mother Podcast is your one-stop shop for actionable tips and advice for learning how to cultivate confidence, build boundaries and prioritize your wellness. I’ll answer all of your questions such as: How can I effectively manage my time between work and family responsibilities ...
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A Guided Meditation for Healthcare Working Mothers - Use Before the Start of Your Shift
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This soothing meditation is specifically crafted to support you on your journey as a healthcare professional and mother. As you listen, you'll be guided to connect with your inner calling as a healer, finding clarity and confidence as you prepare to embark on your shift. Take this precious time for yourself, allowing the gentle guidance to replenis…
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A Guided Meditation for Healthcare Working Mothers - Use as You Transition from Work to Home
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This calming meditation is tailored to support you in gracefully transitioning from your demanding shift at work to the nurturing role of motherhood. As you listen, you'll be gently guided to review and release the challenges and stresses of your day, allowing them to melt away with each breath. Embrace this opportunity to reconnect with your innat…
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In this episode invite you to discover the fun excitement experienced during my most recent Lessons 4 Life Workshop, during which we explored all things automotive and the world of tools! Day 4 of this series included lessons ranging from basic first aid and dressing applications, to lab skills and use of hand tools, power tools and changing a full…
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019: Day 3 of the Lessons for Life Workshop Series - Household
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Many of you have asked about my Lessons 4 Life Workshop Series and in this episode I share my most recent experience with 6 incredible adolescents. Day 3 of my series is the first part in the How-To Household Activities. We made bagels from scratch, walked to the grocery store, shopped, made an amazing lunch consisting of Caesar salad, mac & cheese…
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I’ve always thought of nursing as a caring field. One that required a gentle disposition and heart of gold. What I didn’t know was how physically demanding the work would be. Running around the OR as a circulator, standing & retracting all day at the surgical field, even supporting staff all day as either a float nurse or an anesthesia nurse. With …
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017: Conflict Will Arise When You Start The Deep Inner Work
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When you begin making healthier, happier choices in your life, it is almost inevitable that conflict will arise. You may feel guilty for setting boundaries, especially if others you are close to remain trapped in their pre-enlightened lives. It can be hard not to feel for others struggling to advocate for themselves. And as this transformation unfo…
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016: Day 2 of the Lessons 4 Life Workshop Series - Health & Wellness
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Many of you have asked about my Lessons 4 Life Workshop Series and in this episode I share my most recent experience with 6 amazing adolescents! Day 2 of this series focuses on all things Health & Wellness related, but presented in a fun manner. From “Hygiene BINGO” to nutritional label discussion, we get detailed about the WHY behind washing our h…
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015: How to Borrow & Cultivate Confidence as a Healthcare Working Mom
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When we attempt a new skill, it’s natural to feel intimidated. No one enjoys failing. But as healthcare working mothers the challenges we face can be daunting as our care impacts other people, whether they be our patients or our children. In order to become a master of any skill it requires commitment and courage. In this episode I highlight how co…
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Infidelity has been a part of my life since I was an infant. It played a role in my parents’ marriage, many of my relationships, my marriage and even my partner’s previous marriage. As a child I knew infidelity to be wrong and as we do with many taboo subjects, I believed the best way to avoid it was to ignore it. But it wasn’t until I began to und…
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013: Humane Moments in the OR Offer Opportunity for Gratitude, Peace & Vision
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While there are many moments that challenge us in the operating room, there are those that serve as beacons of hope, guiding us toward our purpose and helping us stay connected to our passion. During this episode I highlight a few of the most beautiful, inspirational moments I experienced in the OR. Witnessing the artistic care provided by talented…
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012: Statistics & S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting – What You Need to Know for a Successful 2024
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Did you know only 3% of the population has written goals? Did you know only 3% of that 3% have a plan on how to achieve these goals? And having a plan increases your likelihood of success by 10 times?!?!? Welcome to 2024. It’s a new year and many individuals participate in the annual tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions. In this episode I hi…
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011: What kind of story do you tell yourself about your guilt/shame?
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As a mother and a nurse, I have felt my fair share of guilt. Many times I felt a directly conflict between these two roles – when I was working as a nurse, I wasn’t able to be readily available for my kids. And when I chose to prioritize my family, I’d worry I would be judged for taking time away from work. Guilt is a weed that can overtake the gar…
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09: Gaining Confidence through Community – Group Coaching & How It Can Help YOU!
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In my most recent episode I discussed how grateful I am for the beautiful nurse coaches I’ve bonded with during this past year. The confidence I’ve gained in my own business coaching group has helped me realize how important our communities are when it comes to our confidence. As a new mother and baby nurse, I struggled because I didn’t have a stro…
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010: Core Value Connection, Your Vision and Staying Aligned & Mold-Free
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Negative thoughts, actions, behaviors and belief systems are like mold – sometimes you don’t even know that it’s there, taking a foothold and beginning to spread. During this episode, I discuss how I recently had to toss some raspberries just a few days after buying them. I realized there was probably mold there, despite the fact that the berries l…
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08: Giving Thanks for Building a Better Frequency
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As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a wonderful time to slow down, reflect and express gratitude for those individuals who help support me on my path as I continue to discover and design my highest self. In this episode I discuss the concept of frequency and how the energy we omit out into the world calls similar energy back into our live…
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07: Communication in the Peri-Operative Setting
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What is communication? Why is it important? And how does it impact the culture in the operating arena? In this episode I review four different types of communication including individual, team, environmental and organizational. I then highlight why all organizations need to define their vision, mission statement and core values to define how staff …
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06: Anger, Expectations & Agreements – Part 2
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The OR is a secretive place. What happens behind the red line, is suppose to stay behind the red line. In this episode I talk about some of the ugliest parts of our specialty: insecurity, bullying, anger & burnout. I believe that people do not rise to the level of expectations, but rather they fall to the level of accountability. Every member of th…
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05: Anger, Expectations & Agreements – Part 1
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Anger is a powerful emotion arising from tense situations. It builds just like a storm, sometimes developing over days, but capable of forming in just a matter of minutes. As emotions evolve into feelings of frustration, it only takes a spark of lightning to bring about thunder and destruction. The frustration and anger I experienced in my marriage…
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01: My Journey from Nurse to Board Certified Nurse Coach
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Welcome to the Building Better Coaching Podcast! In my first episode, I give a brief look at my transition from being an operating room nurse to becoming a Board Certified Nurse Coach and starting my own practice. As a Board Certified Nurse Coach I am passionate about helping others stop struggling and start succeeding. Here I share my experiences …
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Why am I so passionate about teaching success skills to kids? In this episode I share my insight from nursing school to motherhood and the rollercoaster ride of my oldest child joining the US Marine Corp. These pivotal moments played significant roles in nurturing my desire to help instill a life-long love of learning in my kids and to teach them h…
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03: From Passive Wife & Mother to Powerful Woman, Mom & Partner
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Being a wife and a mother are two of the toughest, most rewarding roles a woman can step into during her life. I began my role as a wife and mother in my early 20s. Without a clear idea of what I wanted my life to look like, it was easy to take a back seat and allow life to happen. Rather than being an active participant, I think I was along for th…
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In this episode I take you through my experiences in the field of nursing. From CNA to RN to clinical team lead, I show how my career as a healthcare provider was impacted by the five cycles of burnout. When I became a nurse, my desire was to help people. I believe most individuals called to the field of medicine do so because they have a deep desi…
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