Bek Woodbine Returns: Chronic Pain, Nursing and Finding a New Way Forward

Bek Woodbine returns to It Takes Heart for a deeply honest conversation about chronic pain, recovery and finding a new way forward. Since her last episode, Bek has undergone major back surgery and has been learning to live with the physical and emotional impact of chronic pain. As a nurse practiti…

The True Cost of Service, an SAS Operators Personal Account Part 2

Horse is a former SASR operator, military dog handler and advocate based in Australia. Today on the podcast, I continue my conversation with Horse in part two of this powerful episode. Horse and I discuss what happens when the uniform comes off, the impact of the documentary Bravery and Betrayal,…

The True Cost of Service, an SAS Operators Personal Account Part 1

Horse is a former SASR operator, military dog handler and advocate based in Australia. Today on the podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Horse about his time in the SASR, his work with military dogs, and his involvement in the documentary Bravery and Betrayal. Horse and I discuss his path…

TRIGGER WARNING: Death by Suicide, From the perspective of a Loved One. Part B

The following Podcast discusses Addiction and death by suicide. Please be aware that some topics may be triggering. This 2 part discussion covers a broad range of information around depression, addiction and suicide, as can only be seen and felt by the partner of person struggling with addiction. …

TRIGGER WARNING: Addiction from the perspective of a Loved One. Part A

TRIGGER WARNING: The following Podcast discusses Addiction and death by suicide. Please be aware that some topics may be triggering. This 2 part discussion covers a broad range of information around depression, addiction and suicide, as can only be seen and felt by the partner of person struggling…

The Functional Nurse

Madilyn Sonter is a Registered Nurse based in Brisbane, Australia. Today on the podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Maddy about her business, The Functional Skin Studio, and how she is remaining compliant to the regulations in Queensland.  Maddy and I discuss her pathway from Registered …

Delivering via C-Section

Today on the podcast we chat with Sarah Elliott. Sarah is a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. She has moved in to academia with an interest in midwifery, and in-particular rural and remote midwifery. We chat about the problems of women who have to travel, due to high risk deliveries of the…

Burn out with Psychologist Shannon Swales

Today on the podcast we chat with psychologist Shannon Swales and answer questions you sent in to us. We talk about burnout management as nurses and health professionals.  Shannon gives advice on how to avoid burnout, how to care for yourself as a nurse and what to look for in yourself and your co…

Pain Week: a chat with Exercise Physiologist Alice Hyslop and how EP’s and exercise can reduce pain for nurses and health care professionals

Today we chat with EP Alice about all things exercise, self care, and managing “nurses back”! This has been a requested podcast and here it is!  I learnt so much from Alice about pain management, how exercise helps us all both physically and mentally. I hope you enjoy and use the information sha…

Becoming a Nurse Practitioner with Elise Bryant

Today on the podcast we chat with Elise Bryant who is a Nurse Practitioner. Elise is a passionate Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience. She specialises in Plastic and Reconstructive Nursing, Surgical Assisting, Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Skin Management, & Education.  Elise works in a var…