Your Nurse Voice Matters

Episode 4 - Christine Boucher - Wellness Worx

Christine Boucher spent over 20 years working in the healthcare industry as a

Registered Nurse, specialising in Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care, travelling

internationally working in England, France and the USA. Transitioning from nurse to health coach she is the CEO of her company Wellness Worx, working with Government organisations, small and medium businesses designing and delivering their strategic 12-month Health and Well-Being Plans. Facilitating a fleet of wellness workshops and coaching individuals, and leadership teams to build strong team dynamics, optimally performing individuals and healthy organisational cultures.

 

Christine resides by the beautiful lakes of East Gippsland and describes herself as an engaged and empathetic relationship builder. She holds a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Diploma Critical Care Nursing, Diploma Bowen Therapy, Level 3 Health & Wellness Coaching and a Master’s in Business Administration.

 

Christine believes that workplaces are the new frontier of the healthcare industry and early intervention, working proactively, implementing strategic wellness plans that can disrupt and ultimately change the trajectory of people's health journey keeping them out of hospital, and contributing to their workplace, community and the economy. She is on a mission to see all workplaces implement a standard wellness position to care for their most valuable asset, their people.

You can contact Christine through

www.wellnessworx.com.au

Her gift for you today is her survey - 

https://ww-burnout-survey.scoreapp.com/

 

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast, make contact with Wendy today https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

Episode 3 Michelle Gordon - From Burnout to Thriving

Michelle is a registered nurse with almost 3 decades of experience in Australia's busiest emergency and critical care units. Alongside her demanding career, she faced the challenges of managing a new family business and raising three young children, which brought about stress and anxiety.

 

Michelle continued to work hard, care for everyone else and one day found herself in the depths of stage 12 burnout and suffering severe health issues including alcoholism. With her husband away and their children still asleep, this moment Michelle realized she needed to change her life or face dire consequences.

 

Taking matters into her own hands, Michelle embarked on a journey of self-recovery. Faced with limited access to professional help in regional Australia, she dedicated herself to learning about physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

 

Today, Michelle is a leading coach, helping nurses not only overcome burnout, but also to reach their true potential and create a life they love!  Michelle shares her amazing story and strategy with people struggling or seeking to improve their life and business.

 

She shares her story, her passion and her big reasons why she does what she does in this Episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, from Burnout to Thriving.

 

You can find out more about Michelle at www.thehealthyhappynurse.com

Episode 2 Anne James -The Heart of Transition. Reflections from a Nurse's Journey

Join host Wendy Trevathan from Brisbane, Australia, on 'Your Nurse Voice Matters' as she interviews her sister, Anne James, a retired Registered Nurse with over four decades of experience.

Anne shares her extensive nursing journey, from her initial training in 1978 to her pioneering work in nurse-led chronic disease management clinics. The discussion delves into pivotal moments such as their father's illness, which inspired both sisters to pursue and stay within nursing for over four decades.

Anne also discusses her personal battle with chronic autoimmune conditions and how it led her to write her memoir and another book, ultimately founding "VIP Health Mastery" to empower others. This episode is rich with personal stories, professional insights, and essential advice for nurses on advocacy and patient care.

https://www.viphealthmastery.com

 

Episode 1 Wendy Trevarthen -Who Are You?

Welcome to Your Nurse Voice Matters, the podcast where inspiration meets education, and advocacy drives transformation. I’m Wendy Trevarthen, your host and a proud retired nurse with over 36 years in public health. My journey began when my father’s battle with a life-threatening illness inspired me to pursue a career in nursing. Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to supporting nurses as they navigate their careers and advocate for their patients.

I want to share why Your Nurse Voice Matters was created in this first episode. This podcast is a space for us to connect, reflect, and grow together as a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers.

Inspiration: Through real stories, we’ll explore the paths nurses take to overcome challenges and make a lasting impact.

Education: You’ll gain practical strategies to navigate job transitions, master interviews, and excel in your career.

Advocacy: Together, we’ll tackle workforce issues, career sustainability, and the future of healthcare, amplifying the voices of nurses everywhere.

As the author of Dear Nurse Me… Transitions and creator of a comprehensive career transition program, I’ve seen firsthand the power of nurses when they are supported and empowered.

So, thank you for being here. Grab your earbuds and join me on this journey to ensure that your voice, our voice, truly matters. Let’s dive in!

If you would like to participate in a future episode of Your Nurse Voice Matters, email Wendy at wendy@healthyoptionsnow.org

If you would like to attend Wendy's Nurse Career Navigator session, held monthly go to https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

Your Nurse Voice Matters Introduction

🎉 Welcome to the very first episode of my podcast! 🎉

This is a space where we celebrate nurses—the heart of healthcare. You’ll hear inspiring stories from nurses across all walks of life, each with a unique journey that often hasn’t been easy but is always impactful. Together, we’ll uncover the triumphs, challenges, and truths of this incredible caring profession.

In every episode, you’ll gain insights from expert nurses in their fields and hear heartfelt messages they’re eager to share with the world. But we’re not stopping there—we’ll also feature voices from outside the nursing world, offering tips and tools to help you nurture your well-being as you navigate this demanding but rewarding career.

This is a raw, real, and unapologetically honest podcast. It’s a channel for nurse advocacy, empowerment, and the change our profession needs.

Thank you for being here to celebrate this exciting launch with us. Let’s get started! 🌟

https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/