In this episode of the Inner Response Podcast, host Marissa Rose, an Advanced Care Paramedic and Neuroscientist, sits down with Vanessa, a paramedic who has transitioned from student to graduate to mentor. Their conversation explores the evolving expectations between mentors and mentees in paramedicine, offering a raw and insightful look into the challenges and growth that come with each stage of the journey.
Vanessa’s path into paramedicine is both inspiring and unique—beginning as a bystander in a medical emergency involving her father-in-law, she later pursued her Bachelor of Paramedic Science while balancing the demands of motherhood and family life. Under Marissa’s guidance during her graduate year, Vanessa navigated the steep learning curve of the profession, ultimately becoming a qualified paramedic and mentor herself.
Together, they discuss the shifting perspectives on mentorship, leadership, and what makes an effective mentor in a high-pressure field like paramedicine. Vanessa reflects on the qualities she valued as a student, how her expectations changed through experience, and what she now priorities as she guides new graduates entering the field.
This episode is a must-listen for paramedics at all stages of their careers—whether you’re a student preparing for placement, a graduate finding your footing, or a qualified paramedic stepping into the role of mentor.
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Tune in for an insightful and honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and the journey from learning to leading in paramedicine. 🚑✨
