Overcoming Adversity & Finding Strength in the Little Things, with Sian Fern

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Revive & Thrive - Managing Stress and Burnout

Rich Bagnall

27 episodes

4 weeks ago

Welcome to Revive & Thrive, a podcast to support Health and Social Care staff, as well as anyone with an interest in preventing stress and burnout. Looking to reduce stress and take back control? Join us on our podcast journey where we will cover a number of important topics, all with the intention of helping you step back from the feeling of stress and burnout, reclaim the enjoyment in your life, find purpose, and take back control. With hosts Rich Bagnall & Nicki Haywood.

Rich and Nicki work in the Staffordshire health and social care sector specialising in staff wellbeing and supporting our health and social care colleagues.

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Rich and Nicki work in the Staffordshire health and social care sector specialising in staff wellbeing and supporting our health and social care colleagues.

INSTAGRAM: Revive & Thrive (@reviveandthrive_pod) • Instagram photos and videos

FACEBOOK: (1) Facebook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overcoming Adversity & Finding Strength in the Little Things, with Sian Fern

Revive & Thrive - Managing Stress and Burnout

1 hour 23 minutes 34 seconds

10 months ago

Overcoming Adversity & Finding Strength in the Little Things, with Sian Fern

In this conversation, Rich speaks with Sian, a critical care senior sister with over 16 years of experience. They discuss Sian's career journey, the challenges and rewards of working in critical care, and the importance of staff wellbeing. Sian shares her personal challenges, of which she has faced many. Sian shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, mental health struggles, being diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis, and more. She discusses her experiences with postpartum depression, anxiety, and the challenges of feeling isolated during maternity leave. Sian highlights the importance of exercise, therapy, and open communication in her recovery process, emphasising that it's crucial to seek help and not to compare ourselves to others. The conversation serves as a powerful reminder of the complexities of managing our physical and mental health and the need for support during difficult times.

Takeaways

Critical care nursing is fast-paced and unpredictable.
Seeing patients recover is a rewarding aspect of the job.
Staff wellbeing is crucial in a challenging work environment.
Coping mechanisms can be disrupted during crises.
There is strength in sharing personal experiences.
Postpartum depression is a common struggle for new mothers.
COVID-19 exacerbated mental health issues for many.
Exercise can be a vital coping mechanism for mental health.
Journaling provides an outlet for emotions and thoughts.
Seeking therapy is important and should not be stigmatised.
It's normal to feel overwhelmed during motherhood.
Comparing oneself to others can worsen mental health.
Open communication with friends and family is crucial.
Recovery is a long journey that requires support and patience.

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