Restoring Nurses Podcast

Matt Norman

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How nurses can care for their mental health. Interview with Paige Matthison
17-02-2023
How nurses can care for their mental health. Interview with Paige Matthison
In today's episode, I talk with Paige Matthison. Paige is an RN turned mental health counselor. We talk about that transition and her passion for helping healthcare workers with their mental health. We also talk about ways that nurses can protect, maintain, and improve their mental health.Resources from this episode:Podcast: It is time for you to leave nursing? Podcast: Important mental health habits for nurses.Podcast: More mental health habits for nurses.Podcast: 12 tips for leaving work at workBlog: 5 Ways to Leave Work at WorkBlog: 7 More Ways to Leave Work at WorkBe sure to check out my online RESTORE groups. This is a safe place for you to be with other healthcare workers and talk about the things you struggle with.SIGN UP TODAYNot sure where to start with building your healthy, happy life? Download my Healthy, Happy Life Assessment for Nurses today.Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
How nurses can care for their mental health. Interview with Paige Matthison
17-02-2023
How nurses can care for their mental health. Interview with Paige Matthison
In today's episode, I talk with Paige Matthison. Paige is an RN turned mental health counselor. We talk about that transition and her passion for helping healthcare workers with their mental health. We also talk about ways that nurses can protect, maintain, and improve their mental health.Resources from this episode:Podcast: It is time for you to leave nursing? Podcast: Important mental health habits for nurses.Podcast: More mental health habits for nurses.Podcast: 12 tips for leaving work at workBlog: 5 Ways to Leave Work at WorkBlog: 7 More Ways to Leave Work at WorkBe sure to check out my online RESTORE groups. This is a safe place for you to be with other healthcare workers and talk about the things you struggle with.SIGN UP TODAYNot sure where to start with building your healthy, happy life? Download my Healthy, Happy Life Assessment for Nurses today.Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Mental health struggles for nurses. My chat with nurse and author Dani King
10-02-2023
Mental health struggles for nurses. My chat with nurse and author Dani King
In this episode, I chat with Dani King about her book The Last Nurse. The book covers a lot of the struggles that we face in nursing.If you are a nurse or have someone you care about that is a nurse you NEED to read this book.Resources discussed in this episode:Dani's book: The Last NurseMy online RESTORE groupsSupport the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Roles in Nursing: School Nurse
02-02-2023
Roles in Nursing: School Nurse
In this episode, I'm starting a new series called, "Roles in Nursing". Throughout this series, I'm going to talk to nurses doing a variety of different roles so that we can learn about the many options available to nurses.In last week's episode, I asked the question, "is it time for you to leave nursing?" With the Roles in Nursing series, I hope to show that there are jobs, within nursing, that can help you stay in nursing, and even find joy. For this episode, I interview Janessa. She is a 15-year nurse who has been working as a school nurse for the past 5 years. You can find her on TikTok @thenursesoffice.You can learn more about becoming and being a school nurse by visiting the National Association of School Nurses.Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Is it Time for YOU to Leave Nursing?
27-01-2023
Is it Time for YOU to Leave Nursing?
In this episode, I address the question of whether or not it's time for you to leave nursing as well as give you some things to think about that might help you love nursing again.Resources from this episode:My NEW coaching programMy Healthy, Happy Life AssessmentSupport the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
More Mental Health Habits for Nurses
19-01-2023
More Mental Health Habits for Nurses
In this episode, I continue my conversation with my own, personal counselor where we talk about mental health, especially for nurses and other healthcare workers. If you missed part 1, you can check it out HERE.Resources mentioned in this episode.5-minute DebriefDr. John Deloney's podcastChris Foy - my personal trainerheartpeacecounseling.comSupport the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Important Mental Health Habits for Nurses
12-01-2023
Important Mental Health Habits for Nurses
In this episode, I interview my own, personal counselor. We talk about a variety of topics related to mental health, specifically identifying some self-care habits that nurses can implement to improve their mental health. Resources discussed in this episode:Rediscovering You CourseRAMPRelaxActionMeditatePrepare5 Ways to Leave Work at Work7 More Ways to Leave Work at WorkIf you're ready to start building your healthy, happy life but not sure where to start, download the Healthy, Happy Life Assessment to get started today. Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
What Nurses Can Learn from the Death of Twitch
22-12-2022
What Nurses Can Learn from the Death of Twitch
Recently a well-known and well popular dancer, Stephen "Twitch" Boss, took his own life. While I don't know much about his specific circumstance, I know that we can learn from it. In fact, we MUST learn from it.In this episode, I give five assignments that all of us nurses, and other healthcare workers need to consider making part of our routine.5 AssignmentsFind someone to talk toCheck on peopleFind a groupGet professional helpCall 988, before you do something you can't take backResources mentioned in the showRESTORE GroupsSupport the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Relaunching the Restoring Nurses Podcast
15-12-2022
Relaunching the Restoring Nurses Podcast
After circumstances led to taking some time off from the podcast, I am BACK!Some things I discuss in this episodeA little bit about myselfThe mission of Restoring NursesThe Healthy, Happy Life BlueprintThe 5-Minute DebriefHealthy, Happy Life AssessmentFarkle (if you're not familiar, check it out, it's lots of fun.)Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
How You Can Rediscover Who You Are
15-08-2022
How You Can Rediscover Who You Are
It's so easy to lose yourself in your job, title, or the endless list of tasks that YOU must complete. In this episode, I share my own experience with this and talk about what you can do to find yourself again.In addition to the tips I mention in this episode I'm doing a workshop to help you rediscover who you are, determine who you want to be, set priorities based on these, and set real next steps for putting them into action.You can get details and reserve your seat for this workshop at https://restoringnurses.com/rediscoveringyou/Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Physical Health is About Progress, not Perfection: Interview with Personal Trainer Chris Foy
08-08-2022
Physical Health is About Progress, not Perfection: Interview with Personal Trainer Chris Foy
In this episode, I interview my new Australian friend, Chris Foy.We discuss a variety of topics related to physical health including:ExerciseNutritionMindsetWe also discuss Chris' program Strong Nurse Academy.Link to all resources discussed in this episode can be found in the full show notes:https://restoringnurses.com/2022/07/30/podcast-episode-5-chris-foy-interview/Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
12 Ways to Stop Thinking About Work, After Work
16-06-2022
12 Ways to Stop Thinking About Work, After Work
One thing I've noticed throughout my 26 years in healthcare is that nurses really struggle to leave work at work. In this episode, I cover 12 methods you can use to help separate work from home.Blog Posts mentioned in this episode5 Ways to Leave Work at Work7 More Ways to Leave Work at WorkResources Mentioned in this episode 5 Minute DebriefOther things mentioned in this episodeDr. John Delony ShowYou can also watch this episode on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcast app, or on YouTube so that you never miss an episode. AND, share this with your nursing friends.Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
My Journey
09-06-2022
My Journey
I'm a nurse on a journey to learn what it means to take better care of myself and on a mission to bring as many nurses with me as possible. In this episode, I talk about my journey, where I'm at right now, some of my past struggles, and where I'm heading.Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Nurses' Top 10 Barriers to Self-Care
26-05-2022
Nurses' Top 10 Barriers to Self-Care
Recently I asked nurses about their biggest barriers to taking better care of themselves. Here are the top 10 answers I received. Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Self-Care Can't Fix Healthcare
19-05-2022
Self-Care Can't Fix Healthcare
Recently I've been seeing some people talking about how self-care can't fix the problems in healthcare. They are correct. Still, it is important and I cover why in this episode.Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links
Who am I and What is Restoring Nurses
06-05-2022
Who am I and What is Restoring Nurses
A quick episode to introduce myself and to tell you what Restoring Nurses is all about. Support the showLet's connect FacebookTikTokWebsite *Some links in this episode's show notes may be affiliate links