Your Nurse Voice Matters

Episode 18 Tammy Copley - Standing Up Against Bullying in Nursing

In this episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, Wendy Trevarthen sits down with Tammy Copley, a nurse and midwife with 44 years of experience across hospitals, communities, universities, and leadership roles.

Tammy is also the founder of Nurses and Midwives Against Bullying Australia, and together they unpack the complex and confronting issue of workplace bullying.

You’ll hear three key insights:

1. Defining Bullying Clearly – what it is, what it isn’t, and how to recognise the patterns early.
2. The Human and Professional Impact – from emotional tolls to physical harm, career disruption, and the ripple effects on families and workplaces.
3. Pathways Forward – practical steps for those experiencing bullying, ways managers can support staff, and why healthier workplace cultures are vital for retention and patient

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

www.healthyoptionsnow.org

Episode 17 Wendy Trevarthen - Ageism in Nursing: Respect Across Generations

In this episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, Wendy Trevarthen takes on the important and often unspoken topic of ageism in nursing. Drawing on her own career experience, Wendy explores how age-related assumptions can impact both younger and older nurses, sometimes in subtle but damaging ways.

You’ll discover three key insights:

1. Defining Ageism in Nursing – how it can affect nurses across all ages, not just older staff.
2. Generational Strengths & Differences – why communication and expectations often clash, and how to turn differences into team strengths.
3. Building Respect & Inclusion – practical strategies to bridge the gap, reduce stereotypes, and strengthen care outcomes.

Stay tuned until the end for a powerful gold nugget—a reflection that shifts the conversation from frustration to a deeper principle every nurse can carry forward.

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

www.healthyoptionsnow.org

Episode 16 – Marianne Hyness - Psychological Safety, Power Dynamics, and Respect in Nursing

This episode features Marianne, the founder and CEO of Quantum Leap Global, an organization she created in 2020 to transform how individuals and teams thrive through psychological safety 🌱. With over 20 years in large corporations—rising from office junior to COO—Marianne brings deep expertise in leadership, team dynamics, and cultural change. Her passion is helping people show up authentically, work effectively, and leave whole—not burnt out.

In our conversation, Marianne shares her insights on what psychological safety truly means and why it’s far more than just being “nice.” We explore three key themes: why psychological safety is critical in healthcare, especially for nurses 🩺; strategies for navigating toxic hierarchies and intergenerational differences; and practical steps to protect your well-being when facing bullying or lack of respect.

And stay tuned until the very end—Marianne leaves us with a powerful gold nugget 💡 that could change how you view your career and your voice in any workplace.

To connect with Marianne, visit  https://quantumleap-global.com

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

www.healthyoptionsnow.org

 

🎙️ Episode 15 Di Riddell - Confidence, Courage, Stories, and Nursing Wisdom 🎙️

This week, I’m thrilled to introduce the incredible Di Riddell — confidence coach, speaker, author, and proud retired nurse. With a career spanning decades, Di brings heart, humour, and wisdom to our conversation about nursing then and now.

✨ Key takeaways from our chat:

• Nursing in the '60s was nothing like today — uniforms, rules, and the matron’s eyes were intense!
• Di’s wild ride from trainee nurse to stepmum of four at age 24 — and how she found her way back to nursing.
• Why your voice matters — and how confidence isn’t a trophy on the wall but an energy you radiate.
• The value of teamwork, tenacity, and toeing the line (or not 😉).
• A timeless reminder that despite the tech, nursing is still human work.

👀 Stay tuned for a surprising gold nugget near the end — one of Di’s cheekiest stories yet!

You can contact Di at di@direddell.com

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

www.healthyoptionsnow.org

 

Episode 14 – Joanne Glover - Leadership. Fast Clarity, Real Impact

In this high-value episode, we chat with Joanne Glover —a senior management executive with a powerful story and a clear passion for supporting nurses. Jo breaks down big leadership lessons into fast, relatable insights that will shift your thinking. You'll hear about:

• The defining moment that sparked her path
• Quick mindset shifts that helped her navigate career changes
• How to lead teams with clarity, courage, and ease
• Practical strategies for supporting nurses through tough transitions
• What real, effective leadership feels like in action

And just before we wrap, Jo shares a golden nugget—a must-hear insight for anyone in healthcare leadership or on their own career path.

If you're a nurse with a story to share, we want to hear it. Get in touch with Wendy at wendy@healthyoptionsnow.org

 

Contact details for Jo

 www.linkedin.com/in/jo-glover-health

Instagram https://instagram.com/jo_ann3174

Episode 13 - Joff Ylarde. Beyond Burnout. Health, Courage, and Taking Control

Burnout, shift work, metabolic chaos—sound familiar? In this eye-opening episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, we chat with RN and health coach Joff Ylarde, who takes us behind the scrubs and into the heart of a personal health transformation. Jof shares the raw reality of being a nurse who gave everything to the job—until his health forced him to hit pause.

Now 40 kilos lighter and off medication, Joff helps other nurses reclaim their energy, focus, and confidence through lifestyle change and low-carb nutrition. He opens up about shift snacks, stress coping, and how unspoken burnout creeps in—physically and emotionally.

If you're a nurse stuck in survival mode, this episode could be the turning point you didn’t know you needed.

🌟 Gold Nugget? Joff reveals the one thing every nurse must ask themselves before they even think about changing their health. You’ll want to hear this.

You can contact Joff with the contact details below.

 

Email: info@healthcoachjoff.com.au

Website: healthcoachjoff.com.au

 

If you would like to be a guest or if you know someone who may, here is Wendy’s link to make an enquiry https://calendly.com/healthyoptionsnow/generalenquiryzoom

 

Episode 12 - Sue Cosgrove. Leading with Heart. Unfolding a nursing legacy.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sue Cosgrove—a nurse whose leadership journey began not in a boardroom, but in the heart of her rural community.

With decades of experience across clinical care and executive roles, Sue shares how values like compassion, advocacy, and connection have shaped her career. From the early days on the floor to navigating major systemic changes, she speaks candidly about the challenges of supporting teams, leading through crisis, and staying true to her purpose. Sue’s wisdom is grounded in lived experience, and her reflections offer clarity and strength to nurses at every career stage.

Now a mentor to future nurse leaders, she brings deep insight and humility to the conversation, reminding us that leadership is not about titles—but about service.

This episode is rich with heart, truth, and perspective—and just when you think it’s wrapping up, Sue leaves us with something quietly unforgettable.

You can contact Sue through her website https://zestagain.com/services/

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

www.healthyoptionsnow.org

Episode 11 - Kylie Craven. Raw, Real, Resilient Leadership

In this powerful episode, we meet Kylie Craven—The Real and Raw Nurse Mentor—whose journey from burnout to breakthrough is nothing short of inspiring. From failing high school to becoming a respected clinical leader in fast-paced emergency departments, Kylie's path proves that where you start doesn’t define where you can go.

After 16 years on the frontline, she hit stage 12 burnout—battling chronic pain, depression, and a system that prioritised KPIs over compassion.

Replaced before she even left the hospital, Kylie knew it was time for a change. She didn’t just recover—she reinvented. Stepping away from the bedside, she built a life of time, financial, and location freedom, and now empowers nurses around the world to do the same.

Through unapologetic truth, mindset coaching, and digital entrepreneurship, Kylie helps others rediscover their worth and lead with impact. This episode is raw, real, and full of heart—and just when you think she’s given it all, she drops something at the end you’ll want to hear.

You can contact Kylie through her social links

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kylie.craven

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealandrawnursementor/

If you are a Registered Nurse with a story to tell, or know one that has, reach back to me at

www.healthyoptionsnow.org