Dr Lily Vrtik is a plastic and reconstructive specialist surgeon in Brisbane.
Delving in to how Lily has found herself in the role of health care advocate, health law graduate and specialist plastic surgeon, Bek and Lily chat about their combined experiences that have led them to having an in-depth discussion around moral injury, psychology safety, colleague compassion and self care.
This is a fascinating discussion that evokes much thought about the health care space. How doctors and nurses mental health are often forgotten, and how, we as colleagues, can show tenderness to ourselves and our colleagues.
Don’t forget to leave a review and enjoy my conversation with Dr Vrtik.

Dr Lily Vrtik is a plastic and reconstructive specialist surgeon in Brisbane. Delving in to how Lily has found herself in the role of health care advocate, health law graduate and specialist plastic surgeon, Bek and Lily chat about their combined experiences that have led them to having an in-depth discussion around moral injury, psychology safety, colleague compassion and self care. This is a fascinating discussion that evokes much thought about the health care space. How doctors and nurses mental health are often forgotten, and how, we as colleagues, can show tenderness to ourselves and our colleagues. Don’t forget to leave a review and enjoy my conversation with Dr Vrtik.

Once a week, Nurse Practitioner Bek Woodbine will unpack issues that impact all nurses from self care to growing professionally as a nurse.


With over 35 years of nursing experience and with her raw and honest style, Bek aims to offer sage advice to all nurses with help from amazing guests each week. Ordinary people performing the extra ordinary in the field of health, leadership and self care.

Once a week, Nurse Practitioner Bek Woodbine will unpack issues that impact all nurses from self care to growing professionally as a nurse.
 With over 35 years of nursing experience and with her raw and honest style, Bek aims to offer sage advice to all nurses with help from amazing guests each week. Ordinary people performing the extra ordinary in the field of health, leadership and self care.

Once a week, Nurse Practitioner Bek Woodbine will unpack issues that impact all nurses from self care to growing professionally as a nurse.