Resiliency Roadmap is a podcast devoted to resiliency and self-care for nurses at the Brigham and beyond. Following an immensely challenging year with the pandemic, tending to one’s own well-being is perhaps more important than ever for nurses. Join host Maddy Pearson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president of Clinical Services and chief nursing officer, as she interviews nurses and subject-matter experts in other fields about trauma-informed care, sleep health, moral distress, joy and additional topics to help caregivers develop resiliency and prioritize their mental and physical well-being.

Resiliency Roadmap: A Podcast for Nurses

Learn how to identify signs that your resiliency is low and what you can do about it in this episode, featuring guests Erin Collier, RN, clinical nurse in Palliative Care, and Amanda Moment, LICSW, of Palliative Care Social Work.

Is Your Resiliency at Risk? Signs Your Resilience is Fading and How to Rebuild it

Nurses and other health care providers and staff have emerged as the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that label doesn’t always feel good. Christine Murphy, MS, PMHCNS-BC, CARN-AP, and Susan Gabriel, MSN, RN, CCRN, unpack the hero construct and discuss how the well-intentioned label can negatively affect someone’s well-being. Susan and Christine also share their self-care practices and provide practical advice for coping with stress and building your resiliency.

Please Don’t Call Me a Hero

The practice of applying trauma-informed care (TIC) is established in patient care, but what about applying it to yourself? In this episode, PACU nurses Heather Ankiewicz, RN, and Varina Bednarz, BSN, CCRN, CEN, speak about their experiences coping during the first surge of COVID-19. Annie Lewis-O’Connor, PhD, NP-BC, MPH, FAAN, articulates the benefits of using a trauma-informed approach to self-care and shares recommendations on how listeners can apply TIC during difficult experiences in their own lives.

Trauma-Informed Self-Care

In times of stress, some of the quickest mechanisms for relief may not be the healthiest. How can we be aware of when our coping mechanism in the moment turns into a pattern of behavior that puts our health at risk? Sejal Shah, MD, chief of the Division of Medical Psychiatry at the Brigham, joins Maddy for a conversation about how to recognize misuse and take good care of ourselves during stressful circumstances.&nbsp;

Are You Coping with Stress in Unhealthy Ways?

If you’re tired of being tired, this episode is for you! Monica Aurilio, BSN, RN, and Charles Czeisler, MD, PhD, talk about what it means to get a good night’s — or day’s — rest, addressing the challenges of shift work and how to overcome them. You’ll hear about common sleep disorders and receive practical tips for establishing a sleep health regimen.

Sleep Health During Times of Unrest

Resiliency and self-care have always been essential to those in the caring professions. As the pandemic endures, tending to one’s own well-being is perhaps more important than ever for nurses. 
Join host Maddy Pearson, chief nursing officer and senior vice president of Clinical Services at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as she interviews guests about trauma-informed care, sleep health, moral distress, joy and other topics to help nurses prioritize wellness and build resiliency. 
Guests will reflect on their own experiences and provide resources to support other nurses on the journey toward resiliency. We hope that these conversations provide ideas and inspiration for you to start or continue making self-care a regular part of your routine.

Brigham Resiliency Roadmap: A Podcast for Nurses