Tenderness For Nurses

01/10/2025

What should patients know before choosing plastic surgery? 🩺✨

In this episode of Tenderness for Nurses, I sit down with Dr Naveen Somia, a Sydney-based Plastic Surgeon and strong advocate for patient safety, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care.

We talk through both surgical and non-surgical treatments, the importance of patient-centred decision making, and why safety and education matter more than ever.

Dr Somia’s leadership experience as past President of ASAPS and Scientific Convenor of Australia’s leading non-surgical symposium gives him a unique perspective on shaping safer outcomes for patients.

🎧 Watch or listen to this insightful conversation and share it with a colleague who values patient care.

30/09/2025

What happens when no one listens to your warnings?

In 2003, Toni Hoffman was the Nurse Unit Manager at Bundaberg Hospital. She witnessed patients returning from surgery with severe complications and raised urgent concerns. Leadership ignored her.

Instead of staying silent, Toni escalated her concerns outside the hospital. Her courage uncovered how surgeon Jayant Patel was allowed to practice despite a history of litigation and patient harm overseas.

This is a story of advocacy, resilience and the personal toll of speaking up.

🎧 Revisit The Whistle Blower – Toni Hoffman on the podcast.
👉 Links in the comments below

22/09/2025

Have you worked with someone experiencing postnatal depression?

With so many women in nursing, chances are you have. 💙
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Rachel Thaiday who bravely shares her journey with postnatal depression, the guilt she carried, and the ways she learned to cope.

This is an honest, raw conversation that shines light on the stigma surrounding PND and reminds us that no one should face it alone.

🎧 Don’t miss this important revisit because awareness and compassion can change lives.

08/09/2025

It’s safe to say August was another BIG month 😍 Here’s a peek at what I got up to!

👩‍⚕️ A beautiful client brought along a very special guest that made everyone smile at Perfectly Smooth!
⭐ Samuel Ford was an absolute superstar this month, always brightening up the space.
🎾 Lola reminded us that balls are serious business (and her true calling).
🧶 I picked up my crochet hook and finished my first ever bag pattern!
🩺 Busy clinic days kept me on my toes, and I’ve been preparing fresh episodes for the podcast. What topics do you want to hear next?

Grateful for this community and the little moments that make each month special ✨

01/09/2025

Somewhere along the way, the wild Friday nights turned into comparing pillow firmness and saying “I’ll just rest my eyes” at 8:47pm 😂

25/08/2025

Thinking about where nursing could take you next? 🩺

In this episode of Tenderness for Nurses, I chat with Nurse Practitioner Elise Bryant about stepping into advanced practice and building a career that feels aligned, meaningful and sustainable.

We talk surgical assisting, career pivots, and what it takes to back yourself through uncertainty and growth.

If you’re feeling called to something more but unsure what that looks like, this is the episode to start with.

🎧 Tune into Becoming a Nurse Practitioner wherever you get your podcasts.

22/08/2025

NP’s are a vital rile in healthcare.

With our training, we legally have the ability to prescribe medications, order tests and refer to specialists, all as part of our scope of practice.

When treating my medical patients, I know I am helping take the burden off our health care system.

If you want to find where your closest primary healthcare NP is, check out the ACNP website.

Are practice restrictions on nurse practitioners shortsighted?

13/08/2025

Feeding kids is emotional. For everyone involved 🍽️

In this chat with paediatric dietitian Dr Kyla Smith, we look beyond the plate and explore what’s really going on when children refuse food, how to support families with compassion, and how to release the pressure we often place on ourselves.

Whether you're a nurse, a parent, or someone who works with kids, this episode offers realistic, evidence-based strategies to help make mealtimes feel less overwhelming.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Tenderness for Nurses wherever you get your podcasts.

06/08/2025

🩺 A big thank you to for sponsoring Tenderness for Nurses this season 💛

Nutricia understands that real care isn’t just clinical. It’s personal. Their support of nurses and healthcare workers goes beyond products. It’s about empowering us to give the best care possible, at every stage of life.

Whether it’s neonatal care, complex medical nutrition, or support for ageing populations, Nutricia is making a genuine impact in the lives of patients and professionals.

Their support helps keep this podcast going, and I’m so grateful we’re aligned in our mission to care for those who care for others.

🎧 Tune into the latest episode, proudly supported by Nutricia, wherever you get your podcasts.

29/07/2025

I was a different person when I said yes 😂

08/06/2025

If you’re the kind of person who checks on everyone else but forgets to drink water - this one’s for you.

Once a month, I send a little email with perspective, recent episodes, and a few words that might feel like a hug (or a gentle nudge).

It’s for healthcare humans, wellness advocates, and anyone carrying a lot. I’d love to have you.

Sign up here: https://tendernessfornurses.com.au/newsletter
Bek x

28/05/2025

To everyone who's been feeling like they're barely keeping it together lately - you need to see this:

1. You Still Care About Things That Matter
That frustration when you see injustice? The way you worry about your loved ones? The genuine concern you feel when someone's struggling? In a world that can make us cynical, having a heart that still feels deeply is actually extraordinary.

2. You Question Whether You're Good Enough
The people who make the biggest difference are often the ones wondering if they're doing enough. Your self-reflection, your desire to grow, your worry about being better - that's not insecurity, that's wisdom.

3. You Keep Trying Despite the Hard Days
The setbacks, the disappointments, the moments when everything feels overwhelming - and you're still here. Still caring. Still showing up for your life and the people in it. That resilience isn't just surviving - it's thriving in disguise.

We're so focused on our mistakes and shortcomings that we miss all the evidence of our strength and growth.

You're not behind where you should be. You're not broken. You're human, navigating a complex world with an open heart.
And that's actually pretty amazing.

What's one thing you've been doing right that you haven't acknowledged?
Bek x