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Finding Peace in Pain - The Sherry Oxford Story
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In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome retired nurse Sherry Oxford to discuss her career in healthcare and her personal journey with chronic pain following back surgery. She shares insights from her 45 years of experience working in various nursing roles, including labor and delivery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation. Sherry discusses the physical and emotional demands of the nursing profession, her coping strategies, and how her chronic pain has shifted her perspective on life, healthcare, and the importance of a supportive community. She emphasizes the role of gratitude, faith, and focusing on others' well-being in finding inner peace and purpose amidst personal health challenges.
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction to Peaceful Life Radio
00:10 Meet Sherry Oxford: A Nurse's Journey
01:39 Sherry's Personal Battle with Chronic Pain
02:30 The Challenges and Rewards of Nursing
04:51 Transitioning from Caregiver to Patient
06:26 Adjusting to a New Reality with Chronic Pain
08:02 Strategies for Managing Pain and Maintaining Peace
09:14 The Importance of a Support System
11:59 Alternative Therapies and Mindfulness Practices
13:43 Advice for Healthcare Professionals and Others Struggling with Pain
15:07 Sherry's Perspective on Life, Faith, and Coping with Pain
23:36 Concluding Thoughts and Messages of Hope
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