In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome retired nurse Sherry Oxford to discuss her career in healthcare and her personal journey with chronic pain following back surgery. She shares insights from her 45 years of experience working in various nursing roles, including labor and delivery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation. Sherry discusses the physical and emotional demands of the nursing profession, her coping strategies, and how her chronic pain has shifted her perspective on life, healthcare, and the importance of a supportive community. She emphasizes the role of gratitude, faith, and focusing on others' well-being in finding inner peace and purpose amidst personal health challenges.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction to Peaceful Life Radio

00:10 Meet Sherry Oxford: A Nurse's Journey

01:39 Sherry's Personal Battle with Chronic Pain

02:30 The Challenges and Rewards of Nursing

04:51 Transitioning from Caregiver to Patient

06:26 Adjusting to a New Reality with Chronic Pain

08:02 Strategies for Managing Pain and Maintaining Peace

09:14 The Importance of a Support System

11:59 Alternative Therapies and Mindfulness Practices

13:43 Advice for Healthcare Professionals and Others Struggling with Pain

15:07 Sherry's Perspective on Life, Faith, and Coping with Pain

23:36 Concluding Thoughts and Messages of Hope

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