In this deeply moving and raw episode, Elsa sits down with the remarkable Nikki Everett—former palliative care and prison mental health professional, now author of Uncomfortably Comfortable. What starts as a random DM exchange turns into an unforgettable conversation about trauma, grief, healing, and turning unimaginable pain into purpose.

Nikki shares her gripping story—from surviving violent incidents in the prison system to experiencing full-blown PTSD and losing her ability to communicate. Her breakdown eventually led her to healing through journaling… which unknowingly became the powerful book now making waves around the world.

Together, Elsa and Nikki talk about:


The harsh realities of working in prisons and mental health


The silent signs of trauma (and what happens when you ignore them)


Watching a loved one unravel—and the guilt that comes after


Disassociation, flashbacks, and what PTSD really feels like


The slow process of rebuilding a sense of self


How journaling led to a global book release with no launch plan


Finding beauty in brokenness

This episode is real, unfiltered, and painfully honest. It’s also packed with hope, humour, and some golden advice for anyone navigating their own storm.

If you’ve ever felt like your story was “too messy” to matter—this one’s for you.

🛒 Grab Nikki’s book, Uncomfortably Comfortable
https://sheismental.com.au/order-the-book/p/earth-sky-planter-4awkk-nazcb-2xel7

📲 Follow Nikki
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheismental_ptsd
Website: https://sheismental.com.au/

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Website: https://elsamitchell.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_/
FREE Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited

In this deeply moving and raw episode, Elsa sits down with the remarkable Nikki Everett&mdash;former palliative care and prison mental health professional, now author of Uncomfortably Comfortable. What starts as a random DM exchange turns into an unforgettable conversation about trauma, grief, healing, and turning unimaginable pain into purpose.
Nikki shares her gripping story&mdash;from surviving violent incidents in the prison system to experiencing full-blown PTSD and losing her ability to communicate. Her breakdown eventually led her to healing through journaling&hellip; which unknowingly became the powerful book now making waves around the world.
Together, Elsa and Nikki talk about:
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The harsh realities of working in prisons and mental health
</li>
<li>
The silent signs of trauma (and what happens when you ignore them)
</li>
<li>
Watching a loved one unravel&mdash;and the guilt that comes after
</li>
<li>
Disassociation, flashbacks, and what PTSD really feels like
</li>
<li>
The slow process of rebuilding a sense of self
</li>
<li>
How journaling led to a global book release with no launch plan
</li>
<li>
Finding beauty in brokenness
</li>
</ul>
This episode is real, unfiltered, and painfully honest. It&rsquo;s also packed with hope, humour, and some golden advice for anyone navigating their own storm.
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like your story was &ldquo;too messy&rdquo; to matter&mdash;this one&rsquo;s for you.
🛒 Grab Nikki&rsquo;s book, Uncomfortably Comfortable <a href="https://sheismental.com.au/order-the-book/p/earth-sky-planter-4awkk-nazcb-2xel7">https://sheismental.com.au/order-the-book/p/earth-sky-planter-4awkk-nazcb-2xel7</a>
📲 Follow Nikki Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheismental_ptsd">https://www.instagram.com/sheismental_ptsd</a> Website: <a href="https://sheismental.com.au/">https://sheismental.com.au/</a>
👉🏻 Follow Elsa on all her socials: Website: <a href="https://elsamitchell.com.au/">https://elsamitchell.com.au/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_/">https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_/</a> FREE Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited">https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited</a>

The Bossy Bitch podcast with business mentor Elsa Mitchell explores all the remote corners of Australia chatting to women in business and discovering their hidden success stories.


Join entrepreneur and born and bred country gal Elsa, as she shares her own business triumphs and tribulations alongside inspiring Aussie women. 


If you're into the weird and wacky, having a laugh and don't mind a bit of bad language whilst learning, being inspired and delving into how to grow a successful business with someone who's doing it and doing it well, then come see the world through my lens. 

The Bossy Bitch podcast with business mentor Elsa Mitchell explores all the remote corners of Australia chatting to women in business and discovering their hidden success stories.
 Join entrepreneur and born and bred country gal Elsa, as she shares her own business triumphs and tribulations alongside inspiring Aussie women.&nbsp;
 If you're into the weird and wacky, having a laugh and don't mind a bit of bad language whilst learning, being inspired and delving into how to grow a successful business with someone who's doing it and doing it well, then come see the world through my lens.&nbsp;