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Key Points, Top Takeaways, and Memorable Quotes -
“If a patient was on the floor crying, I would sit on the floor, you know and get to that level.” 8:25
“Powerful approach that uses storytelling and personal narratives to promote healing and well-being.” 13:05
“Moral injury is when your values are not in alignment with your actions.” 20:41
“I think it takes people who you trust leading by example.” 29:25
“You have to be very proud to feel we know anything at this point.” 38:55
“I do kind of lead with innovation, right, so I always think there's a way we can partner with where the future of the youth are going.” 41:30
“Fail miserably.” 49:58
“I trust that I became a nurse for a reason.” 51:23
Guest Bio - Michelle Bernabe, RN, is a Columbia University-trained nurse with over a decade of experience in the frontlines of healthcare. She is dedicated to using her values, accountability, and storytelling to bring about systemic change in the industry and is also determined to promote moral leadership as a crucial solution to the issues facing healthcare.
As a Narrative Medicine scholar, Michelle is on a mission to collect stories from individuals from all walks of life in order to better understand the power of brave leadership in healthcare and its ability to bring about transformative change in the system. Her ultimate goal is to use these stories to advocate for policies and practices that prioritize healing, compassion, equity, and empowerment in the healthcare industry.
In addition to her work as a healthcare professional, Michelle is actively engaged as a member of the New York Nurses Association’s Political Action Committee. She advocates for ending medical debt, healing moral injury, providing healthcare for all, and assuring safe hospital staffing and transparent pricing. With her deep understanding of the healthcare industry, specialized training, and commitment to using storytelling as a means for transformative change, Michelle Bernabe is a highly qualified expert and leader who is making a difference in the healthcare system.
Show Notes -
0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say’
0:18 - WIMTS Podcast Intro
0:42 - Welcome to Michelle
1:48 - Health & Wellness Field Backstory
8:52 - Addiction is the Opposite of Connection
10:36 - Where Did You Grow from that Emergency Room?
12:15 - Narrative Medicine
14:12 - What Does Narrative Medicine Look Like?
16:24 - Becoming An Active Listener
19:53 - Working with Combat Veterans & Healthcare Workers
20:22 - Moral Injury
21:21 - Be Better Commercial
21:54 - Veterans Set An Inspiring Example
26:59 - How to Create these Spaces for Sharing Stories
32:25 - My Mom was a Social Worker
34:52 - Scholar of Unlearning
39:39 - Social Media & the Lack of Humility
44:12 - Complimenting Michelle’s Calm Energy & Shadow Work
48:53 - Generational Learning through One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self
53:33 - What is Your Hope for Change in the Mental Health Crisis?
59:45 - Thank you
1:00:26 - WIMTS Podcast Closing
Links & Where to Find Michelle -
www.moral.health or https://moralhealth.substack.com/
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