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Better Every Shift for NursesStop Tattling, Start Talking: The Framework for Healthy Workforce Conversations“This is a container ship. You are getting it to turn 180 degrees... that doesn't happen overnight; it’s little bits over time”.In Part B of our deep dive into civility with Renee Thompson, we move beyond identifying "near enemies" to the practical framework of sustaining culture change. We explore why "tattling" to a manager is a symptom of a weak culture and how to empower employees to have "healthy workforce conversations" directly with one another. Renee breaks down her "top-down, bottom-up" approach, emphasizing that while leaders are responsible for the department's culture, the entire team m...
2026-03-0331 minBetter Every Shift for NursesNear Enemies: Identifying and Managing "Squishier" IncivilityThis episode of Better Every Shift for Nurses focuses on the "long game" of nursing culture, featuring an in-depth conversation with Renee Thompson, the founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute. We dive into the hidden layers of workplace incivility, exploring the concept of the "near enemy"—those "squishy," covert behaviors like backstabbing and exclusion that are harder to define than overt bullying but just as damaging to a team.Outright bad behavior is easy to see and manage. It’s the ‘not quite right’ behaviors that are actually harder to pick up and realise...
2026-02-2328 minBetter Every Shift for NursesThe No.1 Leadership Trait for Nurse Managers Compassionate Email Culture Stop the Reply All: Building a Compassionate Email Culture*"A 'Reply All' loop isn't just an annoyance—it's a symptom of a culture that lacks compassion."In this episode of Better Every Shift, we dive into the digital "human factors" that either build trust or make us want to "punch the screen". We often use email as proof that we’ve "done the work," but with 50% of emails being misinterpreted and 70% of mobile emails being deleted if they look like an essay, our habit of overproducing text is actually counter-productive. Naomi and T...
2026-02-1030 minBetter Every Shift for NursesWellbeing and Saying "Yes" with Mark Carter - The ROI of ResilienceThe ROI of resilience: Why Staff Burnout is a Hospital Safety RiskFrom Storm Chaser to Global Change Agent: Prioritising Nurse Wellbeing with Mark Carter“If you can’t look after yourself first, you’re absolutely useless.”In this powerful episode of Better Every Shift, we sit down with Mark Carter, a nurse and health entrepreneur whose journey into the profession began with a near-fatal accident and a radical career pivot. Mark shares the raw reality of high-level nursing and business leadership, detailing a period of profound burnout...
2026-02-0228 min
SOUTH JERSEY HORRORSeason 5, Episode 87: Interview with Italia Ricci (Naomi Riley) from “The Confession” (2026)Southern Gothic Horrors are making a comeback in the horror community and this film in particular is centered on generational trauma, religious terror, and atmospheric dread. However, there’s nothing more terrifying than a mother who uncovers her deceased father’s dark secrets plus the evil behind it all threatens to finish what it started, putting everyone in danger. What an absolute honor and pleasure to sit down with the talented Italia Ricci!We spoke about her role in this twisted movie with the essence of religious and climatic horror. As the movie is being film...
2026-01-2823 minBetter Every Shift for NursesSnake in the Corner - Anticipation and Anxiety in HealthcareA childhood memory of a kidney dish and a "snake in the corner" reveals a profound truth about patient anxiety: taking one minute to build trust at the start can save thirty minutes of struggle at the end.Show Notes In this episode, Tubi shares a visceral childhood memory from a naval medical center in Papua New Guinea that fundamentally shaped her approach to patient care. After being left alone in a room for 30 minutes with a kidney dish full of needles, Tubi and her sister experienced a level of anticipation and fear t...
2026-01-2622 minBetter Every Shift for NursesFrom a lack of Communication and Clarity to Regulation, Reflection and Debrief"A timeout can look like a tick the box, or it can be a really valuable reset and circuit breaker for everybody."Have you ever walked away from a clinical procedure where the patient was technically "fine," but the room felt like a chaotic mess? Why is it that some high-pressure moments leave us feeling like a synchronized team, while others leave us drained, confused, and questioning our own competence? In this episode of Better Every Shift, we dive into a "tale of two intubations" to uncover the invisible forces that dictate clinical success: ...
2026-01-2021 minBetter Every Shift for NursesCompromised clinical Outcomes and "messy" crisis responseThis episode of the Better Every Shift for Nurses dives deep into the high-stakes world of critical care, comparing two strikingly different intubation scenarios that occurred just one week apart. We explore how communication, clarity, and emotional regulation act as the "make or break" factors in clinical excellence.Episode SummaryIn this shift, Naomi reflects on a recent stint back on the clinical floor, where she witnessed the profound difference that inclusive leadership and role clarity can make. In the first scenario, a distressed patient...
2026-01-1229 minBetter Every Shift for NursesRoster 2 Shift 1 From Little things big things grow Part BWhat happens when we stop treating “data” like a spreadsheet… and start treating it like a story?In this conversation with Emily and Fiona from the Health Roundtable, we explore how data can become a steady compass for safer care, healthier teams, and smarter decisions — without slipping into judgement, blame, or noise. We talk data literacy (why so many of us left uni without the “so what?”), the quiet power of benchmarking done well, and the small, practical moves that help leaders and clinicians stay anchored inside their circle of control.There’s also...
2026-01-0525 min
Better Every Shift for NursesShift Twelve - From little things big things growIn this episode of Better Every Shift for Nurses we speak with Fiona Fitzgerald and Emily Daley. From their small gesture of connecting two people a new friendship, collaboration and podcast has grown. Fiona and Emily celebrate the value of connection, collaborating and conversation about doing things better. Their work is about helping leaders and teams explore what they do, what is working and what needs to change. They sit outside of the daily grind and this perspective allows them to step back from the dustbin fires so many of us are trying to put out...
2025-12-1829 minBetter Every Shift for NursesAlmost the next shiftThis shift is a bit like that Early shift you arrive to only to find out you are actually rostered for the afternoon. Some technical difficulties has delayed production of the next episode. We had a lot of fun recording, this is some of our fun. "Is nursing turnover eroding your bottom line? Stop managing the crisis and start leading the culture. Book a Strategic Consultation at bettereveryshift.com.au/consultation to turn your clinical culture into a measurable business performance indicator."
2025-12-1503 min
Better Every Shift for NursesResource Waste and Delayed Career RedirectionThis episode uncovers the real cost of avoiding feedback, how “being nice” can sabotage growth, and why clear conversations—however uncomfortable—are the greatest kindness. This episode dives into the messy, human side of feedback in healthcare, exploring what happens when we sidestep tough conversations and the ripple effects on individuals and teams, and the care they provide Through candid stories and practical wisdom, we unpack why feedback often fails to land, how emotions shape our willingness to speak up, and the consequences of letting patterns persist. You’ll hear how clarity, curiosity, and a touch of light-heart...
2025-12-0830 min
Better Every Shift for NursesShift Ten - Nursing's LegaciesSome patients leave our shift; others stay in our bodies for years. In this episode of Better Every Shift, Naomi and Tubi explore the legacies that nursing leaves in us – the patients we still carry, the smells and sounds that transport us back in an instant, and the way our bodies react long after the event is over. Naomi and Tubi unpack why certain patients stay with us, how “first times” and “people who look like our own” land differently, and what happens when we never quite process those moments.Together they explore:...
2025-12-0134 min
Better Every Shift for NursesShift Nine - Interviews“Interviews, Mindset and Missed Opportunities: What Panels Really Look For”You’ve done the acting stints. You’ve put in the extra hours. You’ve sat through interview after interview… and still missed out. In this episode of Better Every Shift, Naomi shares the story of applying twice for the same leadership role — and only getting it the second time. Together, Naomi and Tubi pull back the curtain on how interviews really work in health services, and what both panels and candidates often get wrong.We explore how to prepare beyond “Googlin...
2025-11-2526 min
Better Every Shift for NursesThe Novice to Expert Gap: Transitioning New Nurses into High Performing CliniciansEver felt technically confident, only to realize there’s a whole new level of understanding waiting for you? Wondered if excellence is a finish line or a journey? Or found yourself growing most in the messy, uncomfortable moments? This episode explores how our “best” is always evolving, and why that’s something to celebrate. Drawing on our own stories, we unpack the many shifts we had to make from technical competence to holistic care, and how growing mastery means seeing the whole person and the system. We talk about excellence as an ongoing process—one that’s shaped by ref...
2025-11-1729 min
Better Every Shift for NursesPerformance Feedback that Retains Staff: Building a Culture of Clinical ExcellenceCurious how feedback could feel less like a dreaded performance review and more like a daily act of support? Wondering what ballet studios can teach healthcare teams about trust, growth, and radical candor? Ready to rethink how feedback shapes your leadership and team culture? In this episode, we explore the surprising parallels between ballet and healthcare, revealing how feedback in ballet is public, frequent, and normalized—while in healthcare, it’s often private and high-stakes. We unpack why nurses and leaders sometimes fear critique, and how shifting feedback from criticism to “having your back” can transform team dynamics...
2025-11-1030 min
Better Every Shift for NursesI Just Want to Go Home: Negative Patient OutcomesCollect the Tea Room Notes HereJoin Us in Brisbane CBD on the 25th of March for a Full Day workshop with Leaders in Healthcare to name your challenges and set strategies to stop the haemorrhage of good clinicians from your teams. Find out more information at Better Every Shift"Is nursing turnover eroding your bottom line? Stop managing the crisis and start leading the culture. Book a Strategic Consultation at bettereveryshift.com.au/consultation to turn your clinical culture into a measurable business performance indicator."
2025-11-0330 min
Better Every Shift for NursesShift Five - Who's the Boss?Navigating remote clinics with limited resources, learning the hard way that authority doesn’t guarantee followership, and discovering the power of curiosity—this episode explores what really happens when you step into a leadership role in healthcare. What do you do when your team pushes back, your plans unravel, and you realize you don’t have all the answers? We share honest stories about the difference between being “the boss” and truly leading, the importance of humility and cultural awareness, and why asking questions can be more powerful than giving orders. If you’re a nurse, clinician, or leader who...
2025-10-2733 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: TUCKER AND DALE vs EVIL reviewOn the twenty-sixth night of our #31DaysToHalloween the Mister and KT join me in reviewing TUCKER AND DALE vs EVIL (2010), from writers Eli Craig and Morgan Jurgenson, the film is directed by Eli Craig. Tucker (Alan Tudyk) and Dale (Tyler Labine), two kind-hearted but stereotypical-looking "hillbillies," head to their newly purchased vacation cabin in the woods for a relaxing fishing trip and some home renovation. Their peaceful getaway is interrupted by a group of college students who, due to a series of hilarious and increasingly gruesome misunderstandings, become convinced that Tucker and Dale are murderous backwoods killers. As the terrifi...
2025-10-2722 min
Better Every Shift for NursesShift Four - A PR Bleed, Low BP and Poor CommunicationWhen it's not about you – the impact staff relationships have on care provided. A patient’s sudden drop in blood pressure, a missing note about medication, and a tense silence between colleagues—this episode dives into the real-life moments where communication, emotion, and teamwork collide. What happens when relationships are strained, emotions run high, and the patient’s safety hangs in the balance? We unpack a story that’s all too familiar in healthcare: the challenge of working with someone you don’t click with, the hazards of poor communication, and the powerful role emotions...
2025-10-2027 min
Better Every Shift for NursesShift Three - A Family, a Wheelchair and a SuitWhen Handover Neglects the Most Important Thing Three moments stand out: the heartbreak of a family left in the dark, the hidden gaps in handover that shape patient and family experience, and the quiet power of asking the right questions—especially when grief and culture collide. In this episode of Better Every Shift we dive into the realities of ICU nursing, where even the best intentions can miss the mark, and where what’s left unsaid can matter as much as the clinical details. We explore how language barriers and cultural differences can turn a...
2025-10-1424 min
Better Every Shift for NursesMeet the HostsTubi and Naomi are leaders with experience across healthcare settings, roles and teams. They have failed many times and have lots of experience in better ways to care for themselves, their patients and their teams. They are keen to see healthcare delivered better, wellbeing of nurses supported better, and clinician leaders coached better. In this episode Tubi and Naomi unpack who they are and what their hopes are for Better Every Shift the podcast and it's audience. Grab the Tea Room Notes Here"Is nursing turnover eroding your bottom line? Stop managing the cri...
2025-10-1322 min
Better Every Shift for NursesShift Two - An Arrest, a Defib and Team What happens when assumptions go unchecked, fear takes over, and no one’s quite sure who’s leading? In this shift, we unpack an ICU-to-ward cardiac arrest that taught us more about communication, leadership, and psychological safety than any textbook or workshop ever could. Naomi shares a story that’s raw, reflective, and full of those “oh yep, I’ve been there” moments. We explore what happens when teams don’t know each other, when fear freezes action, and when vague questions like “Are you happy with airway?” just don’t cut it in the moment. We talk about how to lead...
2025-10-1326 minBetter Every Shift for NursesShift One - TrailerTubi and Naomi are leaders with experience across healthcare settings, roles and teams. They have failed many times and have lots of experience in better ways to care for themselves, their patients and their teams. They are keen to see healthcare delivered better, wellbeing of nurses supported better, and clinician leaders coached better. In this episode Tubi and Naomi unpack who they are and what their hopes are for Better Every Shift the podcast and it's audience. "Is nursing turnover eroding your bottom line? Stop managing the crisis and start leading the culture. Book a St...
2025-10-1201 min
Naomi Osaka - Biography FlashNaomi Osaka's Resilience | Tennis Star's Journey | Biography FlashNaomi Osaka Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Naomi Osaka has been at the center of tennis headlines this past week, her narrative mixing the agony of defeat with reflective resilience and a few glimpses behind the curtain of her personal life. Just days ago at the 2025 China Open in Beijing, Osaka stunned with a quick start against qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich, sweeping the first set 6-1 and looking poised for a deep run. But the match turned dramatically as Sasnovich surged, handing Osaka a rare upset and knocking her out in the second round—a disappointment considering Osaka’s stro...
2025-10-0403 min
Screenwriters' Rant Room511: AWARD-WINNING WRITER-DIR LISA FRANCEIn this super fun episode, Hilliard & guest co-host actor/writer/dir Denzel Whitaker sit down for an in-depth conversation with award-winning writer-dir-producer LISA FRANCE. If you ever had questions about how to become an Episodic Director, this might be the podcast for you!
Lisa France is an entertainment vet with over 25+ years in the business as a writer, director and producer. She began her film and TV career from the ground up. PA, AD, set dec, camera operator, props, 2nd AD, driver, stand-in, extra, etc. She attributes her extensive entertainment job resume to her ability to t...
2025-01-272h 14
ADHD-DVDDemolitionSometimes you need to break it all down to put it all back together, which is exactly what Hayley and Justin are thinking this week as they dissect 2015's Demolition, directed by Jean-Marc Vallee, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper and Judah Lewis -- a Blu-ray disc that J-Mo scooped up on a whim out of the Shoppers Drug Mart discount bin a few years ago not long after watching the 2014 JMV joint Wild. It's a bit of an odd-ball movie and its reputation is less than stellar, but both hosts find a lot to like in this e...
2023-05-191h 32
Slasher Sports CinemaFunny Games - US versionTwo psychopathic young men take a family hostage in their cabin. This modern home invasion classic starring Naomi Watts and Tim Roth celebrates a birthday on April 4th and we celebrate with a classic episode of Slashers & Screamers, with Billy Graves, The Memphis Maniac Rick, Final Girl Casey, and The Godfather of Droll James.
If horror films are your jam, subscribe to Slasher Sports Cinema and catch Billy Graves among the rest of the SlasherSports team. You need a scary movie going into the weekend and he's bringing you the best horror movies to be found in t...
2023-04-041h 20
The BreezecastThe Breezecast ft David Ruffin I Mean Teddy PThe Breezcast is a conversation between 2 brothers, Cool Breeze and Jon. In This installment the fellas ask the question, who's better Teddy P or David Ruffin ?? Besides that, topics include Naomi Osaka, Hard ass video games, The Lions W over the Packers, The BMF season premiere and of course the Detroit Tubi Movie of the Week.
2023-01-1358 min
Story PreserveStories From The Grove - Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart (Professor)Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love. The Grove documentary releases April 9, Easter Sunday, on Revry, and all Roku/Samsung devices ... and soon to be released on Peacock and Tubi.
Episode - Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart - Friend of The Grove
Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, part of Villanova Faulty of Theology/Religious Studies and Dir. of Faith-Based/Interfaith Studies in Philadelphia, offers expert insig...
2023-01-1029 min
The Tubi Tuesdays PodcastThe Tubi Tuesdays Podcast Episode 51 – Tank Girl (1995)Welcome back to our podcast series from The Super Network and Pop4D called Tubi Tuesdays Podcast! This podcast series is focused on discovering and doing commentaries/watch a longs for films found on the free streaming service Tubi, at TubiTVYour hosts for Tubi Tuesdays are Super Marcey, ‘The Terrible Australian’ Bede Jermyn and Prof. Batch (From Pop4D & Web Tales: A Spider-Man Podcast), will take turns each week picking a film to watch and most of them will be ones we haven’t seen before.Hello everyone and welcome back to The Tu...
2022-01-311h 53
List Hai Toh Hit HaiGreatest films made on disastersHow does it feel when an unforeseen catastrophe creates panic and chaos? Survival and evacuation from such an event become a top priority. Today’s List hai toh hit hai theme is all about the greatest disaster films made, that portray a dramatic picturisation of some of the world’s most terrifying disasters, I'm your host Nikhil let’s begin!ContagionReleased in 2011, Contagion is a thriller drama that stars an ensemble cast including Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law and Kate Winslet. The storyline depicts a lethal virus transmitted by respirat...
2022-01-1206 min
What To WatchWilliam Petersen, Jorja Fox return for new CSI series, CSI: VegasOn today's What to Watch: Six years after ending, the original CSI returns with the sequel series CSI: Vegas, and with is original stars William Petersen and Jorja Fox; Dr. Anthony Fauci is in the spotlight in the new Disney+ documentary, Fauci; and the heat is turned up in the season finale of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Buffy and Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg, host of the new Tubi true-crime series Meet, Marry, Murder, tells us what she's watching. Plus, entertainment headlines — including Interview With the Vampire series casting and our November cover star Kristen Stewart — and triv...
2021-10-0613 min
Below the Belt ShowInterview: Actress Crystal-Lee Naomi from Twisted House Sitter and BETs Sistas(8/4/21)Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an incredible interview with actress Crystal-Lee Naomi who can be seen in Tubi TV's new thriller film "Twisted House Sitter!" Crystal talks about her villainess role as Alicia who is the twisted house sitter, and everything from this movie that you do not want to miss! Crystal also tells us whether we should expect to see Sistas Season 4! Don't miss this interview!
2021-08-1430 min
Below the Belt ShowEp 731: Actress Crystal-Lee Naomi from Twisted House Sitter and BETs Sistas(8/4/21)Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another incredible show! Our featured guest is actress Crystal-Lee Naomi who can be seen in Tubi TV's new thriller film "Twisted House Sitter!" Crystal talks about her villainess role as Alicia who is the twisted house sitter, and everything from this movie that you do not want to miss! Crystal also tells us whether we should expect to see Sistas Season 4! Don't miss this interview!
BTB’s host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! This week we have an incredible panel with returning favorites Mike "The General" Za...
2021-08-142h 23
Tetirah-Purnawan KristantoPahit Berujung ManisNaomi adalah seorang yang mengalami musibah bertubi-tubi. Hidupnya mengalami kepahitan hingga akhirnya dia mengubah namanya menjadi Mara. Artinya "pahit."
2020-12-0704 min