The Healthy Nurse Connection

Amanda Skenandore

Amanda is a nurse and an author. Join me as I talk with her about her journey in nursing and as an author. 
You can find The Second Life of Mirielle West at Amazon.com or where ever you get your books. 
Look for more of Amanda Skenandore's books on her website https://www.amandaskenandore.com/ 

Post Traumatic Growth

Struggling with symptoms of trauma? Josh Goldberg CEO of Boulder Crest Foundation is here to talk about what post traumatic growth is and how to move forward after a traumatic event. 
The Health Nurse Connection is an organization created to help nurses and healthcare worker improve their health and wellness.
Dealing with traumatic event is common in healthcare. In this episode we are talking about how to move forward if you are suffering from signs and symptoms of trauma.
Transformed by Trauma is the book mentioned in the podcast. It tells personal stories of people who have come out the other side of a traumatic experience. 

Forest Therapy

Ever wonder why it feels so good to get outside on a beautiful day. I have Dr. Cassandra Claman here to talk about forest therapy and all the health benefits natures provides. 
You can find her website and more information here: https://embodyingnaturecoaching.com/ 
The Health Nurse Connection is an organization created to help nurses and healthcare worker improve their health and wellness.

Benefits of Sewing

Did you know that sewing can actually have health benefits. 
 
Today I sat down with Meleah Berkowitz who is a nurse, a mother, and owns Prairie Sage Stitching.
She is here to tell us how she got starting with her stitching business and explore the health benefits that come with sewing.
You can find her on Facebook, Instagram or go to her website www.prairiesagestitching.com.
For more health and wellness tips you can go to The Healthy Nurse Connection – Building connections to improve the health and wellness of nurses and healthcare workers.

It Is Okay to Have Emotions

Nurses are great at holding onto their emotions to get through their shift, but what happens when we continuously suppress emotion.
Join me in my conversation with Aaron Washburn about how we can tap into our emotions in an effective way to help us move beyond burnout and prevent burnout in the future.
 
Where to find Aaron:
 
Course page and 50% off coupon code for the new course. (This course will be a great start for all nurses): 
 
https://ascensionhealing.teachable.com
Coupon code: Leslie50
 
Free resources in group and they can email me for additional free resources: 
 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1386165242133441/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
His personal page: 
https://www.facebook.com/aaron.abelgas?mibextid=LQQJ4d
 
Book mentioned in the show:
 
Body Keeps the Score
 
 

Meditation in Nursing

Meditation is a great way to help clear the mind and calm the soul, but how do you incorporate medication into you nursing career? What is it and can you really make it work for you?
On this episode we are talking with Nicole Johnson, an ICU nurse, who has studies meditation and using it to help her manage the heavy emotions that come with nursing. 
Join us and learn how meditation can help you.
Want to know more about Nicole you can find her at:
https://www.unwoundretreats.com/ 
She has an amazing company that will whisk you away to exotic places, help you learn self-care, and get your hospital to pay for it. 
 
 

The Power of Nurses

It is easy to feel nurses have no control over their work environment, but there is so much nurse do control. 
Join me in a conversation with Kathleen Vollman and find out more about what we can do in our nurse career. 
Find Kathleen at:
https://vollman.com/

Workplace Violence Against Nurses

Jana Alley is an amazing trauma nurse who has experience violence at the workplace multiple times. It got to the point she couldn't work the bedside anymore. This is an experience many nurses go through. Join me as I talk with Jana about her experience and how you can move forward if you have experienced a traumatic violent event.
If you have any questions for Jana you can reach her at:
jalley@sentinelmedtech.com