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The Unspoken Burdens, Part 1: A Nurse's Story of Burnout, Staffing, and Self-Defense

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In this two-part premiere episode, Kevin and his special guest host, MaKayla Davidson, have a raw and unfiltered conversation about the reality of the healthcare system. With 10 years of nursing experience across the country, MaKayla offers a unique perspective on the mental and emotional impact of her work.

They dive into the difficult truths of working in a system that often prioritizes profits over people, discussing how mandated staffing ratios, budget cuts, and corporate mismanagement directly lead to burnout and compromise patient safety. The conversation is a hard-hitting look at the "silent war within" healthcare, addressing:

  • The emotional toll of a nurse's job, from dealing with patient demographics and chronic diseases to managing the "transferred grief" from a patient's family.

  • The flawed system of mental health support, including why valuable resources like a "Code Lavender" program often go completely underutilized.

  • The shocking lack of safety and self-defense training for nurses, and the prevalence of assault in the workplace.

  • The power of authentic coping mechanisms, from dark humor to self-talk, as a way to survive and find a path toward healing.

This is a vital conversation for every nurse, every first responder, and every healthcare professional. It is a powerful call for change in a system that needs radical reform.

  continue reading

14 episodes

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Content provided by Kevin Whitsell. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kevin Whitsell or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this two-part premiere episode, Kevin and his special guest host, MaKayla Davidson, have a raw and unfiltered conversation about the reality of the healthcare system. With 10 years of nursing experience across the country, MaKayla offers a unique perspective on the mental and emotional impact of her work.

They dive into the difficult truths of working in a system that often prioritizes profits over people, discussing how mandated staffing ratios, budget cuts, and corporate mismanagement directly lead to burnout and compromise patient safety. The conversation is a hard-hitting look at the "silent war within" healthcare, addressing:

  • The emotional toll of a nurse's job, from dealing with patient demographics and chronic diseases to managing the "transferred grief" from a patient's family.

  • The flawed system of mental health support, including why valuable resources like a "Code Lavender" program often go completely underutilized.

  • The shocking lack of safety and self-defense training for nurses, and the prevalence of assault in the workplace.

  • The power of authentic coping mechanisms, from dark humor to self-talk, as a way to survive and find a path toward healing.

This is a vital conversation for every nurse, every first responder, and every healthcare professional. It is a powerful call for change in a system that needs radical reform.

  continue reading

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