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Welcome back, seasoned listeners! In the latest episode of our podcast, Elaina Mullery kicks off the new season with the incredible Michelle Powell. If you've been following us, you're familiar with Michelle, a trauma coach specialising in trauma and mental health.
Michelle, the author of "The Mastery of Wellness,"
brings a wealth of expertise to the table, including equine therapies and
clinical hypnotherapy. Join us as we dive into personal and professional
experiences, sharing stories, tips, and advice.
In this heartfelt conversation, Elaina and Michelle highlight
the importance of true sisterhood, authentic relationships, and safe spaces.
They discuss the challenges life throws at us, both professionally and
personally, emphasizing the need for support during tough times.
The episode also touches on overcoming the lowest of lows, with
Michelle reminding us that challenging chapters in life are not the end of our
stories. Elaina reflects on the wisdom of surviving 100% of our worst days and
how adversity shapes us into resilient individuals.
Join us on this insightful journey through life's roller
coaster, where we explore the duality of joy and pain, the power of true
sisterhood, and the resilience that emerges from our shared experiences.
Don't miss out on the uplifting and empowering insights from
Elaina and Michelle as they navigate the complexities of life together. Tune in
and discover the beauty of finding joy amidst challenges!
Michelle Powell is a highly experienced and qualified clinical therapist and holistic health practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. Michelle specialises in trauma, mental health, and wellness recovery. She supports and empowers groups and individuals to rediscover themselves beyond the challenges they have faced, helping them to regain their self-esteem and confidence and start living life with direction and vigor. She is also the author of the Amazon bestseller, ‘The Mastery of Wellness’, a book she wrote to empower women.
Beyond the personal development space, Michelle is a lover of nature, preferring to leave the hustle and bustle behind to retreat to the mountains where she enjoys hiking and outdoor adventures. She is also an experienced and passionate equestrian and when she’s not working with clients or hosting events, you’ll find her with her beloved horses."
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Being mindful of the present is not an easy thing to do. We either get caught in the rabbit hole of the past, or we get too anxious about the future.
While recovering from COVID, I had deep reflections about what was going on in my inner world. The isolation worked in my favour as it gave me enough time to ponder on being mindful.
For this episode, you will hear my insights about how mindfulness can help us understand how we’re feeling. You will also be guided through a meditation practice that I regularly use in workshops and seminars. It’s a challenge to be at peace with stillness. We overlook the fact that being mindful allows us to fully live in the moment and eliminate the judgement we have on ourselves and others. If you’re looking for ways to better understand your thoughts and emotions, be sure to listen to the episode.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
What does mindfulness mean? (02:37)
The value of engaging in the present or flow state (04:05)
Three spheres of influence (06:23)
The benefits of being aware of our senses and emotions (06:58)
Why we should not listen to respond but listen to understand (09:15)
The dangers of being judgmental towards ourselves and others and how to deal with it (11:37)
Meditation practise (16:09)
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The pressure of everyday life can become unreasonable at times. The effect of this can have us operating from our fight or flight response.
In this episode, we’ll unpack the impact of the nervous system on our well-being with Michelle Powell.
Michelle is a world-renowned trauma and wellness expert, and a regular guest on The Happy Nurse Podcast. She shares her knowledge of how the nervous system influences thoughts, actions, and responses, and how It’s important for to create a strategy that can help regulate our inner self.
If we’re aware of the impacts of the nervous system, we learn how to navigate its activation and quickly return to homeostasis. Michelle reveals the methods she uses to manage stressful situations, how to recenter focus, and bring us back to a grounded space.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
Why we need to talk about the nervous system (03:46)
Recognising our default fight or flight reactions (05:30)
Regulating our inner voice (12:25)
What can you do when your nervous system is activated (17:05)
A good relationship with ourselves matters (18:25)
Strategies that can help recenter and reground (21:00)
The power of breath-work (26:35)
Therapeutic zone of breathing (29:10)
The significance of 5-5 and 468 breathing techniques (35:05)
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In this episode, I chat with Nichola about the importance of sharing our stories with others.
Nichola's nursing career spans over three decades and has a depth of knowledge and experience. She shares her wisdom about her career, reflective practice, and the importance of self-reflection.
It's time to share our stories about burnout, as this has the potential to assist others to recognise that they may be heading toward burnout and seek early intervention. Burnout can be very isolating but knowing you are not alone and having the support of peers and community is a powerful aid to recovery.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
Nichola’s volunteering journey (05:30)
Her personal burnout experience (11:29)
The effects of compassion fatigue and burnout (16:40)
Her commitment to being well for life (19:55)
The Five Aspects of Self-Care (22:00)
The importance of having a support system (26:39)
The power of me too movement (31:33)
How journaling helped Nichola with her burnout (33:45)
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Learn more about the Young Stroke Project here.
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There is a growing demand to create a space for psychological safety in the healthcare industry. It’s vital for producing a high-performance team.
Healthcare professionals focus on the psychological safety of their patients. They look after patients to the best of their abilities and ensure that they’re set up for success. However, this safe space is often not offered to themselves or their colleagues.
In this episode, I have another astounding conversation with Liam Caswell, a High Performance Nurse Coach. With 10 years of international healthcare experience, he aims to coach, educate, and transform the lives and careers of nurses.
In our conversation, Liam emphasized the importance of setting a space for psychological safety in the workplace. If the healthcare industry really wants to establish this, they’ll create an environment that stimulates self-awareness and self-compassion, so nurses can perform as their authentic selves.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
Getting clear about your why in life (04:38)
Why we need to increase our tolerance for failure (12:11)
The benefits of establishing psychological safety in healthcare (18:45)
Why self-awareness and self-compassion matter (26:05)
Reframing burnout as something positive (31:52)
How to step into your authentic self (35:20)
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Listen to Liam’s podcast, High Performance Nursing, here.
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There is a second pandemic currently occurring. Burnout in our healthcare staff. Many of us are beyond burnout and we are having to shift our focus from prevention, to burnout recovery.
The environment that is pre disposing us to burnout and compassion fatigue is creating “moral injury.”
Moral Injury is leading to nurses feeling undervalued, trapped, exhausted, unappreciated and lost in a very broken system.
In this episode, I had the pleasure to chat with Janie Hoogesteger. She is a Registered Nurse with
over 20 years of nursing experience. She believes that for the longest time, nurses have been focusing their energies on their patients and neglecting self-care.
Janine shares a holistic approach to self-care, her non-negotiable when it comes to self-care and how she helps heal the healers through her retreats.
TRIGGER warning - Suicide is discussed in this episode.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
Why do nurses experience a moral injury? (03:25)
The dangers of gaslighting nurses (05:52)
The negative effects of being resilient (09:00)
Janie's non-negotiable in self-care (12:35)
The benefits of sleep in productivity (21:08)
Finding what works for you (24:32)
Indulgent self-care (26:15)
What inspires Janie to be the best version of herself? (31:27)
Trigger Warning: Janie discusses her flatmate’s suicide & how it changed her (31:59)
Janie's motivation for creating retreats (37:00)
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Welcome back to The Happy Nurse Podcast. It has been a busy 6 months break, but I’m excited to be recording and sharing knowledge with you once again.
There’s no better way to begin the podcast than with a wonderful friend of mine, Michelle Powell. Michelle Is a Trauma and Wellness Expert, she holds many qualifications including, Hypnotherapist, Emotional Coach, NLP & Timeline Therapy Practitioner and so much more.
In this episode, Michelle and I discuss how healthcare professionals can find their light at the end of the tunnel. We all know that nurses are no longer looking for burnout prevention, they now need burnout recovery strategies.
The stress and burnout tunnel may feel difficult to pass through, but it’s always possible. It starts with having the mindset that your well-being should be a priority.
The journey through the tunnel may be long and challenging, but there’s always light at the end of it if you keep moving forward.
If you feel you need immediate crisis intervention. Please call Nurse & Midwife Support - 1800 667 877.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
The reality of nursing burnout (02:30)
Nurses’ professional and personal pressures (07:33)
The consequences of not delivering the best care (12:22)
How to beat healthcare burnout (14:30)
Why we need to take care of mental and emotional space (20:07)
The importance of finding your tribe (23:08)
From Stressed to In Control (30:10)
RESOURCES MENTIONED
050: Unpacking Body Image Issues Part 2 with Michelle Powell
The Mastery Of Wellness
From Stressed To In Control
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We’ve finally hit episode 50!
I’m beyond excited to celebrate this milestone and what better way to do so by having back on the show one of our regular guests, Michelle Powell.
We recorded an episode a couple of months ago around body image which was very well received. However, it was such a big topic that we were not really able to get to the bottom of what body image can encompass.
So today, we’re back to unpack concepts of the perfect body image that the media and everyone else bombard us with. From this, we’ll tackle how we should course through our body image issues.
We cannot emphasise enough that our bodies carry our stories. Whatever milestones we go through in life, our bodies are there to change, age and transform with us.
You’ve got to be the change that you want to see in the world and it starts with embracing, loving and accepting your own work of art - which is your body.
Join me in this episode as Michelle shares valuable insights on body image, it’s portrayal in media, and why it's crucial to stop comparing and start celebrating whatever body type you have.
Stay tuned next March for season 2 of The Happy Nurse!
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
The portrayal of the perfect body image by the media (4:52)
Seeking external validation (7:10)
Body image is not just a female issue (09:35)
Elaina and Michelle’s journey with body image (11:09)
Why cosmetic surgery should be backed by psychological assessment (17:40)
The taboo on women’s cycle (29:25)
How we feel about our bodies impacts our life (33:10)
Dealing with our insecurities (37:30)
Embrace your authenticity (39:24)
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Episode 45 - Body Image Issues with Michelle Powell
Episode 42 - Empowered Period with Jacqui O’Connor
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We’ve all been deceived by the belief that success is about getting more.
As a result, we have developed an endless pursuit to have more and be more, only to find out that many of the things we chase don’t ring us happiness. In fact sometimes, the exact opposite. Unfortunately for many, it leads to being stuck on the BS hamster wheel.
In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Bramwell, the author of the book, That’s Bullshit: Stop drowning under stress-inducing advice and a relentless pursuit of more. In his book Mark breaks down what’s really important in life and how we can achieve personal satisfaction.
Do you want to free yourself from the hamster wheel and from the BS that’s happening around your work and life?
Join me in this episode as Mark shares valuable insights from his book, That’s Bullshit.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
How That’s Bullshit started (8:00)
Find what works for you (11:20)
Identifying and removing bullshit (18:37)
Get a sense of your journey (26:15)
Focus on becoming the best version of yourself (28:04)
Create a goals board for giving (33:57)
It’s about being present (39:08)
Get balance (50:20)
RESOURCES MENTIONED
BramwellSolutions
That’s Bullshit! by Mark Bramwell
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
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It’s no surprise that Nurses and healthcare Practitioners are battling burnout and mental health issues now more than ever. Burnout in itself is becoming a pandemic.
This episode’s guest is Kenny Gibson, National Head of Safeguarding at NHS England. Kenny shares how we as nurses and healthcare practitioners can overcome burnout in a time of exhaustion. He shares what it takes to become a positive disruptor in today’s disruptive world to ensure that Nurses and healthcare practitioners are doing everything they can to prevent burnout and mental health issues.
Life will continue to bring us rain and thunderstorms. Remember, it’s up to you to bring your own weather and create your own sunshine.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
Kenny’s career journey (3:06)
Negative impact of the Angel Hero Persona as nurses (10:00)
Co-dependence with our nurses (11:10)
Post-traumatic resilience-based supervision (15:18)
There are more things that connect us than disconnects us (24:40)
Bring your own weather and create your own sunshine (30:20)
Be a positive disruptor (32:25)
Burnout in a time where we are all exhausted (33:26)
Nurses’ compassion burnout and fatigue (37:15)
The importance of family (42:55)
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Happy Nurse Podcast: Episode 41 (Celebrating International Nurses Day)
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Anxiety is more prevalent in the nursing workforce than we realise. Unfortunately, It looks like it has increased due to the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses often work 10 to 12-hour shifts (sometimes longer with enforced overtime) which in itself can induce a lot of stress within our bodies. Moreover, many nurses face trauma on a regular basis and often feel undervalued. All of these factors contribute to our anxiety levels.
In this episode, I speak with Lauren Bell, a registered nurse for over 35 years and a wellness and wealth coach. We unpack professional anxiety in the nursing space and how we can address it.
We are facilitating an online professional workshop to “release professional anxiety and Unleash your happy nurse.”
Join us via zoom on Saturday 14th August 0930-1630 AEST. Register at happynurse.com.au/unleash-your-happy-nurse
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
How stress affects us (2:43)
Peace is contagious (4:40)
Acknowledge how you feel (9:25)
Take deep belly breaths (12:11)
Shake your body (13:01)
Get out into nature (18:23)
It’s okay to say NO (21:59)
Self compassion (27:54)
Higher acuity, higher fear (33:28)
Recognize your value (36:03)
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Anxiety Relief Handbook
Unleash Your Happy Nurse
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Burnout is a phenomenon that has been in the nursing space for years, and it continues to grow. Unfortunately, burnout isn't talked about openly and has become the elephant in the room for a long time.
Having experienced burnout twice, it has been my mission to reduce burnout among nurses. I know for a fact the kind of workplace stresses we nurses face on a daily basis.
In this episode, I’m joined by Darrel Griffin. Darrel is the co-host of Burnout Bros, a peer support community for men in business who are affected by burnout.
Although Darrel is not a nurse, I got him onboard because there’s a huge population of male nurses that needs to hear this topic. Men in particular are more reluctant to talk about this topic because of the shame and stigma surrounding mental health.
There’s no other way to address this problem but to talk about it openly. I love this conversation with Darrel. Having dealt with burnout myself, it has become my mission to help nurses around the world deal and overcome burnout in any way possible.
If you’re experiencing burnout, this is for you.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
The elephant in the room (5:30)
A hundred year issue (9:15)
Define your success (11:23)
Smoke and mirrors (13:56)
Driving towards something we cannot tame (16:14)
Teach kids to express (20:28)
Dads are products of their upbringing (22:41)
What burnout looks like (28:25)
Burnout in the health sector (36:58)
Go back to self care (46:11)
Know who you are (48:15)
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BODY IMAGE. At some point or another most of the population struggle with their body image in some capacity. I haven’t met someone to this day who doesn’t have any hang-ups with their body.
Personally, I have battled with my body image for a very long time.
In episode 39, I spoke with Michelle about trauma response and how this can show up in our bodies. I also shared where my body issues came from. I have been overwhelmed with so much support since I shared my experience on this taboo topic.
That’s why Michelle and I decided to focus this entire episode on body image issues because we know this topic resonates with so many of you.
Body image issues are a complex problem because it impacts people in astronomical ways and oftentimes it holds a lot of people back. I believe, It’s time to put an end to body image issues and for us to stop buying into the media that’s feeding billion dollar industries through our fears and insecurities.
If you have hang ups about your body, you’re not alone.
Listen to my conversation with Michelle as we share our personal stories and how we overcame our own negative body image issues and how Michelle overcame her eating disorder.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
My personal story (6:44)
Accepting the shifts and changes (11:56)
Love your body (13:13)
The billion dollar industry (16:52)
Michelle’s personal journey (18:09)
The turning point (28:15)
Change your thinking (37:08)
Becoming the change (41:17)
Be the best version of yourself (54:22)
The impact of stress in the body (58:34)
Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877
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In this episode, we get to chat with Zara Lord, an ICU Registered Nurse and the founder of uPaged.
Zara is shaking up the casual Nursing workforce with her app, uPaged.
A new technology that is specific to the needs of different healthcare organisations and departments, as well as the individual Nurses experience and skill set.
Rostering is a dynamic process. NUM’s often find themselves juggling and moving staff a bit like a game of Tetris. With the help of uPaged it becomes easier for managers to match nurse’s expertise with different patients and departments.
In this episode Zara and Elaina chat about the importance of self-care for Nurses, what they’re going through on a daily basis and how uPaged can assist. Zara also shares what she does to keep herself healthy, both mentally and physically.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
A Google Map for new opportunities (9:20)
Reverse your negative self-belief with the positive (20:01)
The power of gratitude (21:16)
Do a power pose for 2 minutes (22:52)
Become the best version of your yourself (24:55)
Success leaves clues (26:33)
Indulge in self-care (28:41)
Connect with your inner child (29:37)
Recognise your needs (30:53)
Love the journey (33:15)
Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877
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Are you afraid to suck at something?
Why do we put so much pressure and expectation on ourselves?
The truth is, you are not not alone. As individuals, especially as professionals, we like to feel that we are confident, that we know what we know, and that we can handle everything on our own. The problem is, we become afraid to get out of that bubble.
Children are great reminders that it’s okay to suck at something. They get back up when they fall down and try again.
When we place too much expectations on ourselves we rob ourselves of the joy of the present moment.
During this conversation with Michelle Powell we unpack why it’s better to just go out there, have fun, and realise that it’s okay to suck when doing something new.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
The biggest killer of joy (8:46)
Don’t be afraid to ask questions (14:25)
Get out of your comfort zone (16:05)
Be compassionate with yourself (23:38)
Don’t get caught up by external pressures (25:44)
You are a unique individual (30:35)
Compare yourself to who you were yesterday (31:11)
Focus on the present (35:13)
Explore your expectations (36:03)
Why journaling is important (36:20)
Go and have fun (40:15)
Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877
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A period is a natural and healthy part of women’s reproductive health.
However, around the world, period taboos and resource limitations prevent girls and women from managing their periods with dignity.
In this episode, we get to chat with Jacqui O’Connor, a registered nurse, confidence coach, and champion of carers, on empowering women, caregivers, and the carers by acknowledging their bodies.
The human body is an amazing thing. Learning to honour them and what cycle it’s at is so important. Ultimately, losing the taboo around female cycles is one way to honour ourselves and gives us the space to practice better self care.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
Jacqui’s experience with burnout (4:42)
Being empowered caregivers (7:18)
Cyclical wisdom we are all gifted with (8:25)
Connecting to your feminine side (11:10)
Women’s bodies are created to create (13:50)
Creating space for our mind and body to rest (16:00)
Natural healing in the past (19:48)
Period products and breaking the taboo (21:14)
Why we shouldn’t normalise pain and bleeding (22:35)
Empowered period (25:23)
Honour the space (27:40)
Dealing with toxic environments (31:16)
Four phases of how we show up (31:30)
Hormone disruptors (32:40)
Protecting our energy (34:35)
Inspiring our children and being inspired by them (37:33)
Setting strong boundaries (41:35)
Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877
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Today is International Nurses Day
On May 12th each year, we celebrate the contributions of Nurses around the world.
In this episode, we speak with Mark Aitken of Nurse & Midwife Support. He shares with us the ways they can give help and support to those who tirelessly and selflessly care for others. Mark shares why nurses and midwives self-care is essential.
As nurses and midwives, your health matters - and what better way to celebrate that than on International Nurses Day? .
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
Nurse and Midwife Support (3:59)
The importance of self-compassion (6:17)
Creating cultures that prioritize self-care (8:05)
Having a shared responsibility of nurse’ self-care (9:55)
Health and well-being in team meetings (11:15)
Counseling skills as part of nursing training (12:37)
Listening to learn instead of listening to respond (14:53)
Listening to yourself (14:46)
Leading with gratitude (16:40)
Remaining humble and quieting the ego (17:39)
International Day of the Nurse (20:13)
Self-care practices (21:17)
Developing your own self-care plan (24:00)
What is indulgent self-care? (27:50)
Self-permission (29:17)
Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877
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Nurses are the backbone of the health system, always there to care for a stranger as if they were one of their own.
We are so used to helping other people that sometimes we forget to help ourselves.
In this episode, we are joined by Beth Browning, a student in her final year of nursing school. Being the first student guesting on the show, Beth shares her perspectives around her self-care strategies as she starts her career.
In Beth’s journey towards becoming a nurse, she also experienced being on the other side as the patient. At 19 years old, Beth suffered from a stroke. This experience was grounding for her as she was able to see things from a different perspective.
Join us in this episode as Beth shares the lessons she learned from her experience and the key to self-care.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
Beth’s health journey (5:01)
Beth’s life-changing event (10:03)
The key to self-care (11:35)
The importance of having good connections (13:25)
Having quality relationships (15:00)
Necessary pleasures (17:40)
Switching off from the busy mind (18:27)
Shifting the mindset to celebrating the small wins (25:00)
Why we ruminate on what’s lacking (27:30)
Importance of listening to your body and asking for help (31:11)
The power of mindfulness meditation (33:00)
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Most of us have some trauma response happening in our life and aren’t even aware of it.
Ask yourself this, when there is something you are fearful of, are you responding from an optimistic point of view or are you responding from fear?
In this episode, we are again joined by Michelle Powell as we dive into trauma response and how it shows up in our lives. We are all hard-wired to survive and choose the path of least resistance. Everybody does it, but the question is, what are you going to do with that knowledge to change things?
When people are stuck in trauma responses, they don’t get to live the life they truly want to have.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
We are all products of our past (3:40)
Protecting ourselves from a perceived threat (4:30)
Learning to manage our brain and its response to trauma (7:00)
The path of least resistance (7:57)
Survival instinct (8:35)
Trusting others and yourself (18:40)
Distrust of self and other people (20:30)
Neuro plasticity (24:30)
Methods to rewire the brain (26:08)
The power of meditation (26:57)
Breath work (30:35)
Creating a life that gives you happiness and fulfilment (33:27)
Areas in our life where trauma responses can play out (39:08)
The power of trust (50:46)
Operating from trauma responses in relationships (51:30)
Vulnerability (52:50)
Authentic and vulnerable communication (57:15)
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Some healthcare professionals consider Eastern medicine practices like energy healing as “woo-woo.”
However I firmly believe that this type of medicine complements Western healthcare practices.
In this episode, I have a deep conversation with kinesiologist Nicky Schulze about her professional and volunteer work using both Eastern and Western healthcare practices. We also discuss what happens when we tap into our intuition, examples of indulgent self care and the importance of filling our own cup so we can continue to help others.
TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
What are kinesiology and energy healing? (03:27)
Eastern and Western medicine can complement each other (07:41)
Allow your non-negotiables to be what they want to be (13:28)
Reconnect with nature (15:19)
Seek help from experts (18:01)
Create a space to tune in to your intuition (18:30)
A special story about intuition (20:01)
A tip to tap into your intuition (24:08)
The connection between the brain and the gut (25:38)
Indulgent self care (26:37)
The people who inspire you include yourself (31:05)
Gaining and sharing knowledge (34:37)
Fill your own cup (37:12)
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