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Wow, can you believe it's my 100th episode already? Before I dive into the details of this episode, I want to express my gratitude to you, the listeners! You listen from around the world, from Germany, the UK, the Philippines, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and many more, and of course to the many of you in the United States. Thank you for listening, sharing my work, sending emails, commenting, reviewing, rating, and engaging on social media. I do not take your dedication lightly.
Next, I’m grateful for my amazing guests. I’ve talked with nurses, social workers, physicians, educators, and more. It's been a joy to learn from them as they share their experiences and insights.
My podcasting journey started the last year before retirement. I had not been an avid podcast fan until then and found this medium fascinating. A whole new world opened up to me as a listener. I fell in love with some great podcasts, some nursing, some comedy, some educational and some were just wacky, but that's okay because it takes all kinds of people to make the world go round and I consider myself blessed to be one of those people who have contributed to this space.
Now, about this 100th episode. A few months ago my brother Chris approached me and said what are you going to do for your 100th episode? He suggested that I have someone interview me. You may remember Chris was my guest for episode three of this podcast. He shared what he does as a nurse researcher and I had a ball interviewing him. There are not many people who have my utmost respect but Chris is one of those people so I turned it around on him and said, "Why don't you interview me?"
This is where it gets funny. He suggested we meet so I could tell him what questions to ask me. I said, "That's not how it works! You've got to come up with your own questions." I told him nothing was off limits, he could ask whatever he wanted. So he and Chat GPT formulated an interview and on an early July morning, we met in my recording closet and had a fun and candid discussion. I hope you love it as much as I’ve loved bringing this podcast to you. For Chris' bio and book recommendations, visit my website (link below).
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"Life is a journey, not a destination." This quote perfectly describes the path of my guest this week, Kim Kish, a surgical oncology nurse practitioner.
Kim's journey started as a lab research associate where she learned valuable skills and even got published. From there, she moved into cardiovascular circulatory support, where she found herself observing nurses, doctors, and patients. She was again picking up crucial work and life skills that would prepare her for her next career in business.
Wait, what? I thought we were moving in the direction of nursing. Yes, but we are enjoying the journey. In her role as a business process design specialist, Kim discovered the joys of traveling, high pay, and process management. But something kept tugging at her, urging her to go around the next bend and discover nursing. So at age 30, she became an adult learner and entered nursing school.
Kim is passionate about providing quality care to the people she serves. She is a leader among her peers, a mentor to new APRN's, and a published author. She told me she loves being a nurse practitioner and will likely retire from this profession. Does that mean she has reached her destination? Not hardly. Something exciting is right around the corner. She is soon launching her career coaching business to help nurses in their journey to lead fulfilling lives.
In the five-minute snippet: Got any travel plans? For Kim's bio, visit my website (link below).


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According to Coachfoundation.com, passion is one of the most important qualities of a good coach. Enter Dr. Ricky Fernandez, a doctor of physical therapy and a burnout coach and I was eager to talk with him for those reasons.
We talked about all the things he does as a physical therapist: his schedule (which is kind of sweet), what his patients need, and the importance of collaboration with allied health professionals.
As we delved into the topic of burnout, his passion became evident. Having experienced burnout himself, Ricky recognizes the significance of establishing boundaries and prioritizing the mental health of healthcare professionals. He pointed out that certain personality traits such as perfectionism (me) people-pleasing (me as well) and martyrdom (again, me) can make individuals susceptible to burnout. Ricky, where were you a few years ago?
While it's too late for me, I found Ricky's insights valuable. If you're experiencing burnout, or better yet, if you'd like to prevent it, Ricky genuinely wants you to practice healthcare in a way that works for you, not against you.
In the five-minute snippet: goodnight. For Ricky's bio, visit my website (link below).
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