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Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Olumide OnajideTW: Eating Disorder
For this episode of Mental Health Matters, we were so blessed to have Olumide Onajide on the podcast! As a mental health advocate with a passion for fitness, Olumide talks us through his personal journey to becoming an advocate, how fitness impacts his mental wellbeing, addresses the stigma that men have when speaking about mental health, and shares some of his own struggles and the support systems that helped him overcome them. He was such a joy to be around virtually, so we are so excited to have him in person for our Fitness...2022-09-2030 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Lindsey SheltonHappy Hour has another fantastic Mental Health Matters episode for you today. This week, we are joined by the lovely Lindsey Shelton. Lindsey is an ICU travel nurse, mental health advocate, and digital creator. As a nurse, she created @ScrubHacks on Instagram to provide advice and tips for ICU and travel nurses and to create an open space to talk about mental health. Lindsey shares her journey to becoming a nurse, influencer, and a mental health advocate with Carley and Joe, and chats about all things nursing and traveling in a really fun, honest, and engaging conversation. There's a...2022-09-1331 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 16 Wrap Up: Hypnotherapy with ChenedyThat's it for our season's experience with Hypnotherapy! On this final episode, Carley, Joe, and special guest Chenedy break down their experiences with Hypnotherapy. Shout out to the self-hypnosis app Reveri, it was an excellent way to give Hypnotherapy a try for ourselves! From stress, to focus, to sleep, to eating well, we found out the multitude of ways hypnosis can help with mental health. Chenedy was such a joy to speak with, and we were so grateful to have her join us in the conversation! She shared her experiences as a nurse, influencer, and public figure, and she...2022-09-0634 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseHypnotherapy Interview with Katie PotratzHappy Hour continues our season's journey with Hypnotherapy this week by speaking with the incredible Katie Potratz. Katie is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Medical Hypnotherapy Specialist, who is an incredibly effective advocate for Hypnotherapy. Trust us, if you have any reservations about trying Hypnotherapy, Katie will put those at ease. She does an amazing job explaining to Carley and Joe what hypnosis really is, how it actually works, how she uses it to help her patients, and how Hypnotherapy shares things with other healing modalities that this show has explored. It's just a super cool conversation for...2022-08-3035 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntro to HypnotherapySeason 16 is here and it's a sweet one! This time, Carley and Joe will be learning all about hypnotherapy this season and exploring how hypnosis is used as a stress reliever and therapeutic practice. If you enjoyed some of our past Mental Health Matters episodes, you may remember mention of hypnotherapy, whether with a certified therapist or even self-induced. However, we wouldn't blame you if your first thought was a pocket watch and "You are getting very sleepy..." Rest assured, hypnotherapy is really nothing like you see in fiction, it's a mind-body intervention in a standard therapy environment, often...2022-08-2331 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAsk a Nurse Ep. 3For our third episode of Ask a Nurse, the Happy Hour with Operation Happy Nurse team continues to tackle pressing questions in the nursing world. This episode's main question? How do nurses advocate for themselves? It's a more complicated question than at first glance, and there's no shame in not knowing how to ask for what you need, especially if you're relatively new to the profession or fresh out of school. With that in mind, Carley and Lucio's conversation covers questions like how to ask for PTO, how to deal with disagreements with coworkers or patients, and how to...2022-08-1626 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Chris ThomasContent Warning: Suicide
We have an absolutely incredible Mental Health Matters episode for you this week, as Carley and Joe are joined by Chris Thomas. Chris, his wife Martha, and son Solomon Thomas are the co-founders of The Defensive Line, an organization dedicated to preventing suicide by transforming the way we communicate & connect about mental health, with a particular programmatic focus on places that serve over 50% young people of color. Chris and his family have worked tirelessly to end the stigma surrounding talking about suicide, change the way we approach prevention, and transform our societal and institutional...2022-08-0935 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Morgan (@MorganSanDiego)Another fantastic Mental Health Matters is in store for you all this week! We have Morgan, also known as @MorganSanDiego on Instagram and TikTok, on the podcast! In addition to her social media profile, Morgan is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, author, and traveler. Just an amazing person to bring on the pod! Carley and Lucio have a fantastic conversation with Morgan about all things nursing, and learn about her personal mental health journey along the way. We get an inside scoop on the decisions Morgan's made in her professional life, some advice for those looking at healthcare...2022-08-0231 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NursePlay Therapy Interview with Caroline P. CárdenasHappy Hour is wrapping up our season all about Play Therapy, and we could not have asked for a better guest to end with! We are joined this week by Caroline P. Cárdenas, Ph.D.(c), MSN, MA, RN, CBCN! Caroline is a Doctoral Candidate in Psychology at Meridian University, Play Researcher, Oncology and Hospice Nurse, Certified Breast Care Nurse, & Nurse Educator. Caroline also created The Hula Hoop Girl, a body and movement play practice which guides adults and helping-professionals through Body & Movement Play experiences to evoke joy and foster emotional and psychological well-being. What a get for u...2022-07-2645 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NursePlay Therapy: The ExperienceAs we continue our season's journey with Play Therapy, listen in as Carley and Lucio discuss their experiences trying it out and how they felt it did as a stress reliever. One big question they came away with? Why don't we do this more often!?! As adults and professionals, we have so much stress, anxiety, and fatigue build up in our lives. Taking the time to play may seem frivolous, but as Carley and Lucio found out, it can be so effective as a way to relax and restore our bodies and our minds! Joy is such a powerful...2022-07-1933 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntro to Play TherapyHappy Hour is back for our 15th season! We hope you'll hit that "play" button for this one, as this season, Carley and Lucio will learn all about Play Therapy! So, what is that exactly? The official definition of play is: to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. That may seem contradictory if you are purposefully using it as therapy, but as you'll learn over this season, it's a real, effective, and fascinating idea. From sand play, to theater play, to even hula hoop play, the idea that play is a...2022-07-1231 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAsk A Nurse Ep. 2Happy Hour with Operation Happy Nurse has another treat for you today! We’re back for our second ever "Ask A Nurse" bonus episode. As these episodes go, Carley and Lucio will continue to tackle hot topics in the nursing world, offering their honest opinions on the realities of being a nurse in the world today. So for this second ever Ask a Nurse, we focus on takeaways and tips! Carley and Lucio give Joe an inside look at hospital life, discuss all things napping, and give some practical advice for new nurses and nursing students coming into the pr...2022-07-0533 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Layifa & Emily of @nurselifernThis week, on Mental Health Matters, Carley is joined by the lovely Layifa and Emily from @nurselifern! An amazing and very funny community, the @nurselifern page (Nurse Life Right Now) was founded by Layifa's brother Ebi to provide a space for humor and camaraderie for nurses. Sometimes the best way to handle things is by laughing, and since Ebi's tragic passing, Layifa and Emily have continued to keep the community going to provide a little bit of fun to an otherwise stressful and traumatic world. The two join us to discuss the importance of community and mental health in...2022-06-2833 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Dian GrieselTune in for an amazing Mental Health Matters this week, as we have the incredible Dian Griesel on the podcast! Dian, also known as @SilverDisobedience on Instagram, is a perception analyst, best-selling author, influencer, model, and founder of Dian Griesel International. She is also a practicing hypnotist and practices meditation in her daily routine. Carley and Lucio chat with Dian about her approach to mental health, get some tips and tricks (and skincare suggestions!) she's picked up from her life's journey, and just have a lovely conversation with this amazing woman. We were so lucky to have her, so...2022-06-2135 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 14 Wrap Up: Sound HealingWe're at the end of our journey with Sound Healing, so what is the verdict? On this episode, you can hear Carley and Lucio discuss their experiences trying out sound healing and how they felt it did as a stress reliever. One thing is clear, they each had a rewarding and relaxing time despite trying very different forms of sound healing, from group-based on yoga mats to solo sessions in pods. So we get to report on the whole range of sound production too, with more traditional sources like bowls and drums all the way to binaural beats through...2022-06-1433 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSound Healing Interview with Judit DuranThis week's Happy Hour delves deeper into Sound Healing as we are joined by expert Sound Healer, Judit Duran. A yoga teacher for many years, she now focuses full time on Sound Healing, using Tibetan Singing Bowls and Tuning Forks in her practice. She sees clients privately at her home studio in NJ and offers workshops in the USA and internationally. Judit answers all the questions we have about just how sound healing works, how it can bring balance and growth to our lives, and the stress relief benefits people can find in it. If you feel inspired to...2022-06-0731 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntro to Sound HealingListen closely, because a new season of Happy Hour is here! This go around, we're exploring Sound Healing. Typically experienced through sessions known as sound baths, sound healing has been used for centuries by a variety of cultures from around the world. Ambient sound is produced by a range of sources (drums, bowls, or even vocal) and it washes over you to calm, center, and relax your body. The goal is to move you from a state of imbalance to one of balance. To begin our journey, Carley and Lucio welcome Joe back on to give his brief introduction...2022-05-3132 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAsk A Nurse: Episode 1Happy Hour with Operation Happy Nurse has an all new segment for you today! Introducing: Ask A Nurse! These episodes will be just our lovely hosts, Carley and Lucio, answering burning questions about the nursing profession and world. In the course of these episodes, they will tackle hot topics and offer their honest opinions on all of the realities of being a nurse and the healthcare world. For our very first episode, the questions all deal with preconceived notions, with the main question being: How does the reality of working as a nurse compare to any preconceived notions or...2022-05-2430 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Clayton EchardTW/CW: Body Dysmorphia, Suicide. For this Mental Health Matters, we have the incredible Clayton Echard on the podcast. We have one of our most honest, raw, and real conversations we've ever had, and we are so grateful that Clayton went there with us. We talk about his early life struggles, his mental health journey, and how he wants to help others on similar journeys. There's deep discussion on the impact of social media, comparing ourselves to others, what it's like being a public face, and how we can tackle some of the obstacles that toxic masculinity presents that...2022-05-1738 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Sam RoeckerHappy Hour has another amazing Mental Health Matters lined up and ready to go for you! This week, Carley is joined by the inspirational Sam Roecker! Sam's story is just incredible. She is a nurse and mental health advocate herself, but she's also made herself known for her running prowess as well, by running marathons dressed in scrubs! It's her way of raising support for nurses' mental health. She most recently set a World Record (!!!) for fastest time in scrubs at the Boston Marathon. We chat about how she got her start in nursing, why she decided to start...2022-05-1038 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 13 Wrap Up: Animal TherapyThat’s it for Season 13, and to close out our time with Animal Therapy, Carley and Shannon are joined by Stability Nurse, Umma Amina! The conversation with Umma begins with learning more about her and her nursing experiences, and then moves to each person’s time with animals. Carley, Lucio, and Umma each had different ranges of therapeutic experience, from the informal to the formal, and all had a good, stress-relieving time. As they chat, they also reflect on the lessons nurses can take away from simply being with animals and the multitude of ways they can help with ment...2022-05-0331 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseDiscussing Animal Therapy w/ Kim DesautelsFor this week's Happy Hour, we are joined by Kim Desautels! Kim is co-founder of Rescue All Dogs. They are an organization that rescues and rehabilitates abused, forgotten, and neglected dogs. They also educate and advocate about the importance of animal rescue and welfare. To begin, we hear from Kim how she first started in her work and the real issues she faces. Kim lays out the respect and responsibilities that is involved with owning an animal as a pet, because it's not something you just jump into without being ready! However, if you are ready, Kim also shares...2022-04-2632 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseLearning about Animal Therapy w/ Prairie ConlonThis week on Happy Hour with Operation Happy Nurse, Carley and Lucio welcome Prairie Conlon to the podcast! Prairie is a licensed mental health professional who uses animal-assisted therapy interventions in her work, particularly with military service members and children. She is also considered a leading expert on Emotional Support Animals. We were so grateful to have such an expert on, as we ask her all the questions we have about Animal Therapy and Emotional Support Animals. She fills us in on how she uses her animals as a professional and the benefits they bring to her patients. From...2022-04-1933 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntroduction to Animal TherapyNew season of Happy Hour has begun, and this one is sure to be a fun time, as we explore Animal Therapy or Animal-Assisted Therapy! For the animal fans out there, it may seem self-explanatory, but animals can provide a real therapeutic relief for people experiencing all kinds of trauma, anxiety, or depression. From animal-assisted interventions in therapy to emotional support animals, there is so much comfort that animals can give to us, it's truly amazing. So, on this episode, Carley and Lucio bring Joe back on to give a brief introduction to the topic and then launch us...2022-04-1234 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Riley ChristianAn intensely special Mental Health Matters is here for you this week, as Carley and Lucio are joined by the incomparable Riley Christian! Beyond being a practicing attorney with his own law firm, Riley is an incredible mental health advocate, which you can hear for yourself on this episode! Riley shares the journey he's taken with mental health in his life and how his experiences have shaped him as a person. We also get into how he manages himself in this stressful world and the lessons he's learned to deal with life's many challenges. It's a really honest and...2022-04-0536 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Beth BrawleyThis week, for Mental Health Matters, Carley and Lucio welcome the incredible Beth Brawley to the podcast! Beth is a licensed professional counselor who works with all types of OCD, including anxiety and body-focused disorders. She has also started her own business, Life Without Anxiety, LLC, to provide therapeutic treatment for anyone in need. As always, we start out by learning some of Beth's back story with mental health, and then we get into a really interesting back-and-forth about anxiety. Beth and our hosts share how it has affected them and the people they care about, discuss how the...2022-03-2929 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 12 Wrap Up: Red Light TherapyThat's a wrap on Season 12! So, what is the verdict on Red Light Therapy? Would we add it to our routine? Carley and Lucio are joined by the lovely Blair Euell, this season's Stability Nurse, to talk all about it! We discuss our nursing backgrounds, how the therapy worked, what specific issues it can target, and other therapeutic methods that work well combined with the therapy! At the end of it all, Red Light Therapy earned our recommendation! Why not give it a try for yourself!?
If you have an idea for what we should try in...2022-03-2329 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Margaret BarthaThis week we continue our journey with Red Light Therapy by interviewing Margaret Bartha! Margaret is a member of the team at Rouge Care; they are both an excellent resource to learn more about the therapy and a place to find Red Light Therapy devices for in-home use! Carley and Lucio learn some of the history behind the therapy, how Margaret uses it personally, and how easy it is to add Red Light Therapy to your routine. There's a particularly interesting conversation about how the therapy can help you sleep and stay asleep, so if you find you struggle...2022-03-1531 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Kristi KusskeLooking to learn more about Red Light Therapy? Tune in to this excellent episode of Happy Hour with Operation Happy Nurse, where we interview the amazing Kristi Kusske! Kristi is the owner and founder of Enlightened Integrative Wellness. She is a registered nurse and is a passionate advocate and practitioner of holistic integrative healing. She shares her story with Red Light Therapy with Carley and Lucio and lets us know about all the common and unexpected benefits the therapy can provide! So whether you're looking for some help with anxiety or depression, a simple energy boost, or healing skin...2022-03-0831 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntroduction to Red Light Therapy!Season 12 of Happy Hour is here! This season's topic? Red Light Therapy! What is it and how does it work? And how can nurses use it as a mental health practice and stress reliever? We'll find the answers to those questions and more as we move through this season! But on this intro episode, we start out by welcoming Lucio as a full time cohost, check in on each other's mental health situation, and get a little bit of an overview from Joe before we dive right into our dozenth season! So stay tuned as we interview some experts...2022-03-0122 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Tay DomeA truly amazing Mental Health Matters for you this week, Shannon and Carley are joined by the incredible Tay Dome! Tay is a mental health advocate who started Lemons by Tay to share her journey of learning to put her mental health and self care first and to provide resources and community to all of us trying to do the same. Beyond that work, Tay is also a nurse, and she shares her experience working during COVID and the impact that had on her mental health. She is so honest and open about how that trauma continues to affect...2022-02-2235 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Justin LittletonWe've got a really special Mental Health Matters episode for you this week! Carley and Shannon are joined by Justin of @JustinLiftsThings on Instagram, TikTok, and more. Justin is a nursing student, a healthcare, LGBTQ+, and mental health advocate, and just an all-around amazing person. We have a lovely conversation on all things nursing and mental health. We learn about Justin's journey with mental health, chat about the resources and options for nurses to get the mental health support they deserve, and discuss the substantial changes happening in the healthcare community. It's a really frank, honest, and insightful conversation...2022-02-1537 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 11 Wrap Up: PaintingSeason 11 has come and gone, so let's wash our brushes and break down how all the painting went! On this fun closing episode, Carley and Shannon are joined by Lucio, who is both a Stability nurse and an all-star on Tik-Tok, @NurseNunu. The trio tried out Paint and Sip together, and they give us the rundown on how it went! The verdict? Painting (with some wine as a pairing) can hit a good mark as stress relief, as long you don't get too competitive with it! So whether you're artistically-inclined or were never able to color inside the lines...2022-02-0828 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Erica PangThis week on Happy Hour, Shannon and Carley learn more about painting by speaking with Erica Pang. Erica is an Art Therapist and artist based in Vancouver. She is all about self-expression and teaches her clients to use painting to discover their voice, or to express themselves in any way that feels right to them. Erica talks us through her process, shares her journey with painting, and reveals the unique strengths that painting has as a medium, including water colors, acrylics, and oils. She also explains the difference between Art Therapy and art as therapy, an important distinction for...2022-02-0133 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Cynthia HaukContinuing our season's journey with painting, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cynthia Hauk this week! Cynthia is the founder of Mindful Creative Muse, which helps busy women, artists, and entrepreneurs express themselves through Mindful Art activities. She talks with us about her own path to finding art and mindfulness, and speaks about how art has helped her deal with struggles throughout her life. Cynthia also talks about how painting and art can empower us by simply granting a sense of agency and control in our lives. Whatever you struggle with, and no matter your skill level, you...2022-01-2531 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntroduction to Painting!Happy Hour is back for our 11th Season, and this one looks to be fun! Off of a lovely nurse suggestion, this season's stress reliever is painting! On this first episode, Shannon, Carley, and Joe check in on each other's mental health, chat a bit about last season, and get ready to put some paint to canvas! So clean your brushes and let your artistic side out with us, as we paint (and maybe sip) our way to relaxation!
Thank you to our sponsor, Stability Healthcare, a staffing agency that utilizes trust and transparency to help you...2022-01-1827 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Beth EvansFor this incredible Mental Health Matters episode, we were thrilled to have Beth Evans on the podcast. Beth is an extremely talented illustrator and comic artist with a large following across multiple social media platforms. Her comics are all about daily life and dealing with hard-to-describe, sometimes tricky emotions. As always, we talk mental health journey, and Beth shares how she uses art as a way to express herself. We also talk social media and the ways her career has affected her mental health. Beth is an absolute joy, and we are so excited that we got the chance...2022-01-1125 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Vania ZunigaWe've got another great Mental Health Matters episode for you, and we are so excited to have a nurse on the show! Vania is a nurse practitioner, mental health advocate, fitness enthusiast, dog lover, and all-around amazing human being. In addition to all that, she was featured on The Pack with her golden retriever Jax. Vania is a passionate advocate for ending the stigma surrounding mental health, and she works hard to help others live happy, healthy, and stable lives. We talk about her mental health journey, how to find support and trust our feelings, and the methods we...2022-01-0430 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 10 Wrap Up: Float TherapySeason 10 is wrapped! On this delightful finale, Carley and Shannon are joined by fellow nurses, Sara and Sibyl! Happy Hour sent the two of them to try floating out, and we were lucky enough to have them as our podcast guests too! We hear how all four individual float sessions went, discuss enthusiasm for trying it again, and chat about how mental health impacts nursing careers. Based on this conversation, it's definitely worth trying out floating for yourself! We are so grateful that Sara and Sibyl joined us for this special episode!
If you have an idea...2021-12-2841 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Dylan CalmThis week on Happy Hour: Shannon and Carley continue to learn about float therapy from Dylan Calm. Dylan is a cofounder of the Float Shoppe wellness center and the host of the Art of the Float podcast. He is an expert on the business and operation of a float spa, and all the content he produces is geared towards anyone interested in opening their own float spa and entering the world of floating. He helps us learn more about the practical aspects and decisions that go into making floating an amazing stress-relieving experience for anyone to try!
...2021-12-2134 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Sandra CalmOn this incredible episode of Happy Hour, we learn more about the benefits of float therapy by talking to Sandra Calm. Sandra is an RN and a nursing instructor at the University of Portland. Her research interests include the effect of float therapy on chronic pain, as well as the role of compassion in nursing education. She is also the cofounder of the Float Shoppe wellness center. Sandra was an absolute rock star of a guest; her expertise and specific experience with nursing made this conversation so informative, heartfelt, and fun. This is one you don't want to miss!2021-12-1442 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseFloat Therapy Introduction!It's the holiday season, and we have a gift for you! A new season of Happy Hour! Shannon, Carley, and Joe are back at it, with a new stress relief practice to explore! As always, they check in on each other's mental health, share their thoughts on last season, and learn a little bit about the new season’s stress reliever. This season is all about float therapy! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
If you have any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for this season or upcoming seasons email us at happyhour@operationhappynurse.org
...2021-12-0728 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Adrian Michael GreenAnother Mental Health Matters episode for you, and this one is a real treat! We were so blessed to have Adrian Michael Green as our guest. A writer, public speaker, and educator, Adrian Michael is also the founder of lovasté, a holistic health and wellness company committed to personal and inter-personal development. If you are familiar with his work, it won't be a surprise that we found him absolutely inspirational! This episode goes deep into expressing love, gratitude, sensitivity, and grace. How can we treat each other and ourselves better? It was such an honor to have Adrian Michael a...2021-11-3031 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with JJ BeasleyWe’re back with a truly amazing Mental Health Matters episode! This week Carley and Shannon talk with JJ Beasley! Beyond his advocacy for speaking about mental health, JJ is an expert in the science of nutrition. He is the Performance Dietitian within the Olympic Sports division at University of Georgia, and he holds a masters degree in nutrition and is a registered dietitian. In this deep convo, JJ shares his mental health origin story with our hosts, speaks about common struggles we all go through, and reveals how mental health and nutrition intersect in important and surprising ways. It...2021-11-2330 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 9 Wrap Up: The Rage Room ExperienceSeason 9 is all done! Carley and Shannon wrap up our season's look at rage rooms as stress relief, with Shannon interviewing Carley about her experience at a Brainy Actz rage room in Irvine, CA. We get some honest takes about breaking stuff as stress relief, some wishes to try it again, and some closing thoughts on the season. All we know is, Carley definitely relieved some work stress and had a fun time breaking bottles and printers to some throwback pop punk!
If you have an idea for what Carley and Shannon should try next season in...2021-11-1627 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseLearning about Rage Rooms with Kea TullNew episode of Happy Hour! This week, Carley and Shannon keep the Rage Room conversation going with our guest, Kea Tull. Kea is the owner of Rage Room Philadelphia, which she started with her daughter back in 2018. We love a mother-daughter team! Listen in as we talk about what's it like running one of these businesses, how smashing plates, appliances, and even old cars can be a fun and rewarding stress reliever, and some of the best tunes to put on while you get to work! Little bit of Olivia Rodrigo definitely helps set the mood right! Kea has...2021-11-0927 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseLearning about Rage Rooms with Steven ShortinoTo learn more about Rage Rooms and how they work, this week Carley and Shannon talk to Steven Shortino! Steven owns and operates iSmash, first founded in Rochester, NY in 2018. Steven helps break down the method behind the madness of Rage Rooms and shares his thoughts on how smashing things can relieve stress. Steven also started Smash Solutions to share what he's learned with other people interested in opening their own Rage Rooms, so he knows his stuff! We also learn about the types of people who come into his business and see good results. Spoiler alert: turns out...2021-11-0231 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 9 Introduction!Get hyped for a new season of Happy Hour! Carley is back with Shannon and Joe, and they're all ready to dive into a new topic in the world of stress and anxiety relief. Listen in to hear them all give closing thoughts on last season, check in on each other, and learn a little bit about the new season's stress reliever. Should be a smashing good time!
If you have any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for this season or upcoming seasons email us at happyhour@operationhappynurse.org
Thank you to our sponsor, Stability Healthcare, a...2021-10-2631 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Nick BracksAnother amazing Mental Health Matters episode for you all! This week we have Nick Bracks on the podcast! Nick is an Australian actor, mental health advocate, model, and fashion designer, author, and fellow podcaster. He is a busy guy! With Shannon and Carley hosting, Nick shares his own mental health journey and speaks about the importance of being honest and open with our problems. You may never know who is struggling, so we should lead with compassion, free of judgment. It is just a lovely conversation; we are so grateful to have had Nick on the podcast!
...2021-10-1933 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Laura DayTW // Sexual Violence, Suicide, Abuse //
Happy Hour is back with another bonus Mental Health Matters episode. For this one, we were so lucky to have the incredible Laura Day on the podcast! Laura is a bestselling author and world renowned Intuitionist, who has spent three decades helping individuals, organizations, and blue chip brands use their innate intuitive abilities to create profound changes in their paths to success. Her work centers on the demystification of intuition, demonstrating its practical, verifiable uses in the fields of business, science, medicine and personal growth. We got the chance to talk with Lau...2021-10-1246 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 8 Wrap Up: Horticultural and Garden TherapyFinal episode of Season 8! Shannon and Joe are back to wrap up the season's exploration of horticultural and garden therapy. They give final thoughts on each type of therapy and talk about their experiences using gardens as therapy and stress relief. They get into the benefits they noticed walking, smelling, seeing, and interacting in the gardens and the big takeaways from what they've learned this season. There really is a power in plants and gardens for our mental health! It's a can't miss conversation for anybody interested in trying either form of therapy. Check it out!
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Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Clare Cooper MarcusAll new episode of Happy Hour! This week, Shannon and Joe speak with Clare Cooper Marcus, Professor Emerita in the Departments of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. Clare is also the Principal of Healing Landscapes, a consulting firm that specializes in researching the effectiveness of restorative landscapes in healthcare settings, and she is internationally recognized for her pioneering research on the psychological and sociological aspects of architecture, land-use planning, and landscape design - particularly urban open space.
Our conversation with Clare continues our exploration of nature, plants, and gardens as stress relievers, e...2021-09-2826 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Gwenn FriedThis week, Shannon and Joe speak with the Manager of Horticultural Therapy Services at NYU Langone, Gwenn Fried! Gwenn is an experienced and passionate therapist and advocate for horticultural therapy, with over 25 years in the field. In addition to her work for NYU, Gwenn works to develop horticultural therapy programs and garden spaces in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation facilities, and other public spaces. She is a board member of MetroHort Group, an association of horticulture professionals practicing in the New York City and Tri-State area, and has been featured in a New York Times article...2021-09-2131 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 8 Introduction!Holy cow! It’s a new season of Happy Hour! On this first episode of season 8, Carley and Shannon welcome new producer Joe to the podcast and hear a little bit about the mystery topic for this season. What’s more, we learn that a Stability Healthcare nurse will also get the chance to try out this season’s activity! Listen to the group’s initial reactions, their emotional check-in, and their excitement for a new season full of learning, laughs, and fun!
Make sure to tune into our next episodes to learn more and if you have any...2021-09-1425 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Ben HigginsFor our second Mental Health Matters episode, we are honored to have Ben Higgins on the podcast! Since leading the 20th season of the Bachelor, Ben has been a force for mental health advocacy and a voice for those struggling in silence. Ben shares with our hosts his path to finding purpose and value in this difficult world through faith, love, and connection. He is raw and vulnerable about his mental health journey from breakdown to breakthrough, and he brings some “Indiana Edge” with him that makes this conversation a joy of a listen. Thank you to Ben!
If...2021-09-0739 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMental Health Matters with Tiera SkovbyeIntroducing our Mental Health Matters Bonus Episodes! Each episode features a prominent mental health advocate speaking on mental health and sharing their journey with our hosts. For the first episode, Carley and Shannon welcome actress Tiera Skovbye to the podcast! Tune in to hear Tiera speak openly about her experiences and the lessons she’s learned from dealing with anxiety in the entertainment industry. Tiera was such a lovely first guest who shared some amazing tips and tricks for your own mental health journey. We hope you enjoy our conversation with this talented woman!
If you loved Ti...2021-08-3132 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseCryotherapy Wrap Up & Interview with Meagan DarnallNew Happy Hour! This week Carley and Shannon welcome another very special and amazing expert guest to the podcast and together they conclude their journey into cold therapy. Meagan Darnall is the Senior Manager of Center Operations for the corporate team at US Cryotherapy. Meagan joined US Cryotherapy as a manager almost 8 years ago when the second center opened in Davis, CA. Since then, the company has grown to 20 centers across the nation, and she is now working as support to their corporate centers and franchise system.
Meagan helps our hosts finish up their exploration of cryotherapy an...2021-08-2433 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseThe Cryotherapy ExperienceThis week on Happy Hour, Carley and Shannon shake things up. Carley interviews Shannon fresh out of the cryo chamber!
Together they recap what her experience was like and everything she learned about the values of cold therapy. Listen as they weigh the benefits of the experience, why it could potentially be great as a way to improve mental health, and how effective a treatment it was.
Stay tuned for more information and an expert interview to come as our lovely hosts continue to explore cryotherapy!
Thank you to our sponsor Stability Healthcare...2021-08-1729 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Kayla BarnesThis week on the pod, Carley and Shannon speak with the incredible Kayla Barnes! Kayla is a Certified Brain Health coach trained under the renowned brain doctor, Dr. Daniel Amen and the Amen Clinics. She has a background in Human Science and is currently the CEO of Brain-Upgraded, a concierge brain optimization company. She has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Be Well, and BYRDIE as a Brain Health Expert. She breaks down cold therapy for our hosts and shares the best way to experience cryotherapy, how it helps our brains, what to try and avoid, and a ton o...2021-08-1032 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 7 IntroductionThe team is back for a new season of Happy Hour! On this episode, Carley and Shannon provide their final thoughts on everything they learned about infrared saunas and get ready to dive into a new topic in the world of stress and anxiety relief. Evan is back with some info on a new mystery topic! Listen as the group provide some initial reactions, check in emotionally, and get ready for a season guaranteed to be full of learning, laughs, experts, and friends.
Get into it and if you have any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for this s...2021-08-0331 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMeet the Team - Lauren Revoir & Evan MolineuxThis week on the podcast, Shannon is joined by two very special guests who are usually hard at work behind the scenes of "Happy Hour with Operation Happy Nurse". Join us for a bonus, meet the team episode with podcast editor Lauren Revoir and producer Evan Molineux.
Sit back and get into it as Lauren and Evan talk a little about their backgrounds and a lot about mental health. They share why they couldn't turn down the opportunity to work with the organization and everything they have learned so far from being a part of the Operation Hap...2021-07-2033 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason Six Wrap Up!Carley and Shannon wrap up season six! Listen as they reflect on everything they learned and experienced this season in the world of infrared light. Together they give their honest and hot takes if they felt the benefits of their infrared treatments, what their sessions were like, if they'll be going back for more, and if they'd recommend it to you, the listener!
Get into it and to learn more about infrared sauna check out the website from the incredible people at Hot Haven in San Diego.
If you have an idea for what Carley an...2021-07-1326 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Dr. Richard Harris!This week on Happy Hour, Carley and Shannon speak with the incredibly thoughtful Dr. Richard Harris. Dr. Harris is a board-certified pharmacist and holistic internal medicine physician based out of Houston, Texas. He also hosts the amazing podcast “Strive for Great Health” which focuses on using research-based health and wellness information and utilizing a holistic approach to inform his audience on what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Harris shares some of the great discoveries he has made in the world of health and wellness and provides our hosts with some tips from his own person...2021-07-0739 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInfrared Saunas: Interview with Jenica Mnich from Hot HavenCarley and Shannon prepare for their upcoming infrared sauna sessions by having a conversation with expert and representative from Hot Haven, Jenica Mnich. Hot Haven is a studio in San Diego that offers a number of cleansing services including infrared sauna and lymphatic cleanse. The lovely Jenica breaks down what is going to happen to Carley and Shannon when they come in for their first ever infrared sauna sessions. They also discuss the differences between traditional and infrared saunas, how infrared sauna works to detox the body, all the other benefits they can experience from infrared sauna, and much muc...2021-06-2934 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 6 Introduction!New season of Happy Hour! On this introductory episode, Carley and Shannon get ready to dive into a new topic in the world of stress and anxiety relief. Evan comes back on the pod to reveal this season's mystery topic! Together they then provide initial reactions, give some final thoughts on last season's topic of acupuncture, check in emotionally, and reflect on Shannon's beautiful laugh.
Get into it and if you have any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for this season or upcoming seasons email us at happyhour@operationhappynurse.org
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oper...2021-06-2228 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMeet the Team - Emily NightingaleOn this special bonus episode of Happy Hour, Shannon speaks with Emily Nightingale, Operation Happy Nurse's amazing social media coordinator. Emily shares why she first got involved with Operation Happy Nurse, as well as the ways in which stress has personally affected her life. Listen now and get into it!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-06-1522 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 5 Wrap Up on Acupuncture!It's the Happy Hour finale episode you've been waiting for. Carley and Shannon come to you fresh off the table of their acupuncture sessions! They give their honest, hot takes on what the experience was like (and how it felt to get stuck full of needles). Tune in to hear them wrap up this exciting season and prepare for the next one!
Have suggestions for a topic you'd like to see Carley and Shannon explore? If so, feel free to reach out our producer Evan at happyhour@operationhappynurse.org. Until next time, Happy Hour listeners!
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...2021-06-0828 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAcupuncture: Interview with Dr. Richard HarrisOn this exciting new episode, Carley and Shannon prepare for their upcoming acupuncture sessions by having a conversation with acupuncture expert, the marvelous Dr. Richard Harris! Dr. Harris is a co-president for the Society for Acupuncture Research and an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine Division of Rheumatology at the University of Michigan. He is currently investigating the neurobiological mechanisms regarding treatments for chronic pain and fatigue conditions.
To learn more about acupuncture and his work, check out the website for the Society for Acupuncture...2021-06-0131 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAcupuncture: Interview with Dr. Lindsay TrottierThis week, Carley and Shannon prepare for their upcoming acupuncture sessions, conquer their fear of needles, and get into the ins and outs of acupuncture with special, expert guest Dr. Lindsay Trottier!
Dr. Trottier is a board-certified doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine practicing in San Diego, CA. She helps patients of all ages with a variety of issues including sports injuries, chronic pain syndromes, digestive complaints, and mental/emotional health. Join us and get into it!
To learn more about acupuncture, Dr. Trottier, and the amazing work she does visit her website.
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S...2021-05-2546 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseSeason 5 Introduction!Happy Hour with Operation Happy Nurse is back with some exciting changes. Join us for a new season, a new cohost, and a surprise new topic in the world of stress and anxiety relief. Carley and Shannon prepare for an upcoming journey that will include expert interviews, honest reactions, hot takes, and as always, a thoughtful dialogue on mental health. Get into it!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-05-1827 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMeet the Team - Board Member Dr. Pamela KaragoryThis week on Happy Hour, Carley speaks with Dr. Pamela Karagory for a special bonus episode. Dr. Karagory is a board member for Operation Happy Nurse and currently works as the interim Head of the Purdue School of Nursing. Dr. Karagory shares how she first got involved with Operation Happy Nurse, her experience in the world of nursing, her path to higher education, and the problems that will persist for health care workers she hopes Operation Happy Nurse will continue to fight.
Join us for a fantastic bonus episode and hear some of the amaz...2021-05-0436 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseReiki Wrap Up!Ashley and Carley wrap up their journey into Reiki. Together they recap everything they've learned from all our amazing guests. They also discuss their own recent Reiki sessions and give their honest takes on if this ancient healing practice is for them. Grab a glass of wine and join us for the end to another season of Happy Hour! Don't forget to stay tuned, we will be back soon with a new season and topic into the world of mental health and stress relief.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-04-2749 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseReiki: Interview with Lara ElliottThis week Ashley and Carley continue their journey into the world of Reiki and mental health and have a conversation with Lara Elliott. Lara is a Holistic and Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner and Meditation Teacher based in Los Angeles, California. Trained and licensed as an Acupuncturist in New York City and undergoing her license as a primary care physician in Chinese Medicine in California, Lara employs a variety of Eastern and Western modalities including integrative Reiki, Breathwork, Acupressure, Craniosacral therapy, Herbology, guided meditation and Spine activation. Together they talk about Lara's journey away from a career in f...2021-04-2044 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseReiki: Interview with Pamela MilesThis week on Happy Hour, Ashley and Carley continue their exploration of Reiki with a very special expert guest, Pamela Miles!Pamela Miles is an international spiritual teacher, Reiki master and integrative health consultant with five decades of spiritual practice. She is the foremost pioneer introducing Reiki practice to conventional medicine starting in the 1990s, partnering with academic medical centers (Harvard, Yale and the NIH) collaborating on medical research, and publishing in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is the author of the award-winning "REIKI: A Comprehensive Guide", the only Reiki book written for the mainstream public. Her work ha...2021-04-1345 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseReiki: Interview with Laura CempellinThis week on Happy Hour, Carley continues her journey into the world of Reiki and is joined by a very special guest host. Operation Happy Nurse founder Shannon McPeek takes over for Ashley as this week's cohost for a very exciting episode! Carley and Shannon speak with Reiki practitioner, nurse and friend of the podcast Laura Cempellin. Together they get into the ins and outs of Reiki, how Laura became a practitioner, and how it has been a helpful practice for her both personally and professionally.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-04-0633 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntroduction to ReikiAshley and Carley prepare to dive into their newest adventure in the world of mental health and anxiety and stress relief. This season's topic will be *drum roll* Reiki! In this introductory episode they share their initial thoughts on what Reiki is and as always check in on their own current mental state. They also get ready for the season in which they will be speaking with some amazing Reiki experts as well as sharing their own experiences after trying this ancient, energy healing practice. Join us for another lovely season of Happy Hour with Operation Happy Nurse!...2021-03-3036 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMeet the Team - The McPeeksOn today's special episode, Carley interviews Julie McPeek, Brenna McPeek, and Kiley McPeek—OHN Board Member/Marketing Guru, Copywriter/Book Club Host, and Treasurer, respectively. As founder Shannon's family members, they all discuss the origin story of OHN, watching it grow, getting involved, and helping to plan for its future.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-03-2331 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseEssential Oils Wrap Up!Ashley and Carley wrap up their journey into the world of essential oils. Listen as they reflect on everything they learned during their expert interviews, how they've been putting those lessons into practice, and how impactful their experience using essential oils has been. They discuss their favorite types of oils, if they will keep using them beyond this series, and much more!Listen in and find out more of the truth behind essential oils. Also, stay tuned because Ashley and Carley will be back exploring a new topic in the world of mental health and stress relief o...2021-03-1731 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseEssential Oils: Interview with Dr. Rachel HerzThis week on the podcast, Ashley and Carley continue their exploration into the world of essential oils and speak with neuroscientist, author, and expert on the science of smell Dr. Rachel Herz. Dr. Herz breaks down how we can manipulate our emotions through smell, the way scent is tied to physical attraction, how we can use what we smell to promote a positive physical and emotional lifestyle and much much more! To learn more about Dr. Herz, check out her website and her amazing books which include Why You Eat What You Eat, The Scent of Desire, a...2021-03-1040 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseEssential Oils: Interview with Kalli WilsonAshley and Carley continue their journey into the world of essential oils interviewing the incredible Kalli Wilson! Kalli Wilson is a certified holistic health coach who works with clients ranging from Olympic athletes to health care professionals. She is a business mentor, fellow podcaster and founder of the Life ReLaunch & Family ReLaunch Projects. Listen as she breaks down all the basics of essential oils. Together they get into the health benefits of aromatherapy, how oils provide immune support, different types of plants that oils come from, how Kalli uses essential oils most effectively to positively impact her own life and...2021-03-0242 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntroduction to Essential OilsThe new season kicks off with an exciting and notable change. Carley is joined by a new co-host, the lovely Ashley! Together they prepare to dive into the world of essential oils. This season they will be speaking to a couple of essential oil experts who will cover the do's and don'ts, different types of oils, science of smell, basics of aromatherapy and much much more. As always, throughout the course of the season, Ashley and Carley will be checking in on the effectiveness of essential oils in their own lives and if it has made a positive impact on t...2021-02-2326 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseMeet the Team- Mallori WalkerOn today's special episode, Olivia interviews OHN Board Member Mallori Walker! She learns how Mallori got involved with OHN and the two discuss their mutual love for Pediatric nursing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-02-1634 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseHere's the TeaIt’s FINALE TIME! The final episode of Happy Hour Season 2 has arrived. Olivia and Carley discuss their individual experiences with Matcha and relaxation teas and whether they felt it helped reduce their stress. Will they continue drinking tea going forward? Or are there other stress relief practices better suited to them?And stay tuned… Happy Hour will return soon with a brand new season. Our next stress relief practice: essential oilsWant to try the tea from this season? Check out these two AMAZING companies! Full Leaf Tea Co. Matcha Kari...2021-02-0919 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with André Fasciola from Matcha KariIn this Happy Hour episode Olivia continues her Matcha tea journey with André Fasciola, co-founder of Matcha Kari. They discuss the difference in energy between Matcha and coffee, as well as what made André fall in love with Matcha to begin with. Matcha Kari- https://www.matcha.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-02-0226 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseInterview with Full Leaf Tea CompanyCarley continues her tea journey by interviewing Matthew and Lisa Hammonds, the founders of Full Leaf Tea Company. They dive into their wellness blends, the science behind them, and which teas are their personal favorites.Check them out here: https://fullleafteacompany.comTry their Sleep and Stress Relief blends with Carley: https://fullleafteacompany.com/collections/teas-for-sleeping--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-01-2631 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntroduction to TeaWe’re kicking off a brand new season of Happy Hour! Season 2’s topic: Tea! In the premiere episode, Olivia and Carley immerse themselves in the wide world of tea by beginning their month-long trial period. Throughout this season, they will interview some amazing professionals in the field. This time, they’ll divide and conquer: Carley’s trying stress-relieving teas from Full Leaf Tea Company, while Olivia tests the healing powers of matcha tea from Match Kari. Brew yourself a cup to listen and learn alongside them!Full Leaf Tea Company: https://fullleafteacompany.comMatcha Kari: ht...2021-01-1918 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseOHN Team- Shannon McPeek InterviewWant to learn more about our founder? We have a very special podcast episode this week: Olivia interviews OHN Founder Shannon McPeek! They discuss her personal struggle with mental health in nursing, what led her to start OHN, and the exciting vision she has for its future.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-01-1223 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAdult Coloring Books- Final EpisodeIn the Happy Hour Season 1 Finale, Olivia and Carley talk about their experience with Adult Coloring Books and dive into their likes, dislikes, and the changes they saw in their stress levels. They also tackle the big question: will they continue using them going forward? And don’t worry, we’ll be back before you know it with a brand new Happy Hour season. Our next stress relief practice: tea!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2021-01-0523 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAdult Coloring Books- Interview with Dr. Stan RodskiIn Season 1 Episode 4, Olivia and Carley interview Dr. Stan Rodski, an Australian Neuroscientist who specializes in brain performance and who’s had three of his adult coloring books featured on Oprah’s Christmas Wish List. He dives into the brain science behind adult coloring books and shares his Multi-Sensory Stress Management Program with the OHN family. If you would like to purchase Dr. Stan Rodski's Multi-Sensory Stress Management Program head to our discounts page at https://www.operationhappynurse.org/discounts/ for 40% off your purchase, or head to https://www.colourtation.com/buy/soundscience-program--- Support this podca...2020-12-291h 02Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAdult Coloring Books- Interview with Dr. Margaret Carlock-RussoIn Happy Hour Season 1 Episode 3, Olivia and Carley interview Dr. Margaret Carlock-Russo, President of the American Art Therapy Association. Margaret goes into the difference between Art Therapy and utilizing adult coloring books for stress relief, as well as reminding us that “every single human being has creative potential, and can be creative, it’s just a matter of finding your way of doing that.”If you would like to find an Art Therapist or find more information about art therapy head to https://arttherapy.org/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2020-12-2230 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAdult Coloring Books- Interview with Dr. Tim KasserIn Happy Hour Season 1 Episode 2, Olivia and Carley interview Dr. Tim Kasser, an American psychologist, retired professor and author, and pick his brain on his investigation into coloring’s effects on anxiety. Listen here and dive a bit deeper with us into the psychology surrounding adult coloring books. Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood: https://commercialfreechildhood.org/Dr. Tim Kasser and Nancy Curry Research: Can Coloring Mandalas Reduce Anxiety? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2020-12-1536 minHappy Hour With Operation Happy NurseAdult Coloring Books Episode 1Welcome to the Happy Hour Season 1 premiere! This season’s topic: Adult Coloring Books. In this first episode, Olivia and Carley discuss their past experiences with Adult Coloring Books, their expectations going into their month-long trial period, and where their stress levels are at this moment in time. Interested in trying out the coloring book alongside Olivia and Carley? Head to https://www.colourtation.com/buy/p/anti-stress-meditation-through-colouring--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2020-12-0818 min
Happy Hour With Operation Happy NurseIntroducing Happy Hour with Operation Happy NurseIn the Happy Hour premiere, Olivia and Carley discuss their personal journeys in nursing, how they’ve each struggled with mental health in their careers, and how their struggles led them to get involved with Operation Happy Nurse.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operationhappynurse/support2020-10-1323 min