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 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

In this final episode of the current series of Your Nurse Voice Matters, Wendy reflects on the courageous stories shared by guests throughout the season.

Episodes covered topics from personal transitions, burnout recovery, and wellness advocacy, to advancing nursing roles and addressing challenging healthcare issues like dementia and voluntary assisted dying.

Wendy closes with a heartfelt passage titled It Takes Courage to Be a Nurse, sharing personal experiences that highlight the emotional, ethical, and professional challenges nurses face daily.

The episode serves as an invitation for more nurses to share their stories, fostering connection, inspiration, and resilience.

If you would like to be a guest on Your Nurse Voice Matters contact Wendy https://calendly.com/healthyoptionsnow/generalenquiryzoom

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Sandi Hadden’s Journey to Nurse Practitioner & Advocacy for Voluntary Assisted Dying, Courage, Palliative Care, and Advocating for Patient Choice.

In this episode, we sit down with Sandi, a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Aged and Palliative Care. Sandi takes us through her inspiring and determined journey—from training at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne in 1984 to navigating roles in general medical nursing, oncology, and eventually, palliative care.

Her experience working with cancer patients facing end-of-life care deeply influenced her career path. She shares how she knocked on doors to secure her first palliative care role and how her passion led her across states, from Melbourne to Queensland and back to Victoria. Along the way, Sandi pursued postgraduate studies, gained leadership experience as a Director of Nursing, and ultimately answered the call to become a Nurse Practitioner—a goal she achieved in 2015.

Sandi also opens up about her involvement in the Voluntary Assisted Dying movement, discussing the complexities, ethical considerations, and the impact on patients and families. Her perspective provides a thought-provoking look at end-of-life care and the evolving role of nurses in advocating for patient choice.

Join us for this compelling conversation about courage, career transitions, and the power of compassionate care.

If you would like to get in touch with Sandi or be a guest on this podcast, make contact today at https://www.healthyoptionsnow.org/

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