Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Podcasts Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:53:20 -0400 http://www.nmhp.org.au en-au © 2026 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria (NMHPV) yes aae20e9b-2a4a-5262-bc70-190efeda9137 ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria episodic false Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria (NMHPV). We’re pleased to connect with you and share relevant and practical information to assist in enhancing your health and wellbeing.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Nurse health, Midwife health, Mental Health, Managing Stress, Wellbeing, Alcohol and/or Other Drugs, NMHPV ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xqg42neta7c1n8mdpkl0b8gdljca?.jpg Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Podcasts http://www.nmhp.org.au Racism in Healthcare - What Every Nurse and Midwife Needs to Know Racism in Healthcare - What Every Nurse and Midwife Needs to Know Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman on how racism impacts nurses, midwives, and patient care—and what individuals and organisations can do to create safer, more equitable workplace.

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]]> ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Buzzsprout-19030413 Mon, 04 May 2026 20:00:00 +1000 1819 full false Breaking the Silence - Addiction, Nursing, and Finding a Way Back Breaking the Silence - Addiction, Nursing, and Finding a Way Back In this episode of the Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria podcast, host Celeste Pinney speaks with registered nurse Rob McKenzie about his powerful lived experience of addiction, recovery, and returning to practice. Rob shares his journey from early substance use through relapse, professional consequences, and significant mental health challenges—including losing his registration and facing legal proceedings—through to rebuilding his life and career.

The conversation explores the realities of addiction in healthcare, the impact of stigma and regulatory processes, and the critical role of compassionate, non-judgemental support. Rob reflects on how engagement with NMHPV, therapeutic support, and persistence helped him develop insight, self-acceptance, and new coping strategies. Now working in the alcohol and other drugs sector, he uses his experience to support others, emphasising that addiction is not a moral failing but a complex neurobiological condition. This episode offers an honest, hopeful perspective for nurses and midwives navigating similar challenges and highlights the importance of seeking help early.

]]> In this episode of the Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria podcast, host Celeste Pinney speaks with registered nurse Rob McKenzie about his powerful lived experience of addiction, recovery, and returning to practice. Rob shares his journey from early substance use through relapse, professional consequences, and significant mental health challenges—including losing his registration and facing legal proceedings—through to rebuilding his life and career.

The conversation explores the realities of addiction in healthcare, the impact of stigma and regulatory processes, and the critical role of compassionate, non-judgemental support. Rob reflects on how engagement with NMHPV, therapeutic support, and persistence helped him develop insight, self-acceptance, and new coping strategies. Now working in the alcohol and other drugs sector, he uses his experience to support others, emphasising that addiction is not a moral failing but a complex neurobiological condition. This episode offers an honest, hopeful perspective for nurses and midwives navigating similar challenges and highlights the importance of seeking help early.

]]> ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Buzzsprout-19119964 Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000 2004 full false When Caring Crosses the Line - Understanding Professional Boundaries in Healthcare When Caring Crosses the Line - Understanding Professional Boundaries in Healthcare In this podcast, Celeste Pinney and Wendy McIntosh explore how good intentions can lead to boundary breaches or even burnout, and the practical ways to protect both yourself and patients.

]]> In this podcast, Celeste Pinney and Wendy McIntosh explore how good intentions can lead to boundary breaches or even burnout, and the practical ways to protect both yourself and patients.

]]> ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Buzzsprout-19025157 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000 2763 full false Liam Caswell Liam Caswell ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Buzzsprout-18574755 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +1100 3316 full false Womens mental health Womens mental health In this podcast, we explore women’s mental health through a gendered lens, discussing the unique challenges faced by nurses and midwives. Celeste Pinney is joined by Katrina Locandro from Women’s Mental Health Australia to unpack research insights, barriers to care, and practical ways to support women’s mental wellbeing across the lifespan. 

]]> In this podcast, we explore women’s mental health through a gendered lens, discussing the unique challenges faced by nurses and midwives. Celeste Pinney is joined by Katrina Locandro from Women’s Mental Health Australia to unpack research insights, barriers to care, and practical ways to support women’s mental wellbeing across the lifespan. 

]]> ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Buzzsprout-18608579 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1100 2794 full false Connection as a Lifeline Connection as a Lifeline New Research on Midwifery Sustainability

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]]> ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Buzzsprout-18265039 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1100 2451 full false The intersection between mental health, substance use and sleep The intersection between mental health, substance use and sleep Registered midwife Celeste Pinney and Dr Rowan P. Ogeil discuss the realtionship between mental health, substance use and sleep.

]]> Registered midwife Celeste Pinney and Dr Rowan P. Ogeil discuss the realtionship between mental health, substance use and sleep.

]]> ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Buzzsprout-17786759 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +1000 1832 full false Breathing through challenges: resilience in stressful situations Breathing through challenges: resilience in stressful situations Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn discuss discuss breathing techniques that can be practiced just about anywhere, anytime, that help reduce stress and increase feelings of calm. ‘Breathing through challenges: resilience in stressful situations’ is one of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times".

]]> Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn discuss discuss breathing techniques that can be practiced just about anywhere, anytime, that help reduce stress and increase feelings of calm. ‘Breathing through challenges: resilience in stressful situations’ is one of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times".

]]> Buzzsprout-16854058 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +1100 1560 full false Stress Solutions 101 Stress Solutions 101 Celeste Pinney, midwife, and wellness speaker Mark Bunn discuss stress management strategies for nurses and midwives, emphasizing the importance of small, consistent practices to help reduce stress, overwhelm and burnout.

]]> Celeste Pinney, midwife, and wellness speaker Mark Bunn discuss stress management strategies for nurses and midwives, emphasizing the importance of small, consistent practices to help reduce stress, overwhelm and burnout.

]]> Buzzsprout-16777202 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1100 1554 2 5 full false Movement Matters Movement Matters Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn discuss simple and effective ways for nurses and midwives to include more movement in their routine. ‘Movement Matters’ is part of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times," and it explores the role of movement in our lives and ways we can begin to incorporate this to improve our wellbeing. 

]]> Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn discuss simple and effective ways for nurses and midwives to include more movement in their routine. ‘Movement Matters’ is part of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times," and it explores the role of movement in our lives and ways we can begin to incorporate this to improve our wellbeing. 

]]> Buzzsprout-16721031 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1100 1079 full false Sleep Smarter Sleep Smarter Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn explore practical approaches to incorporate better sleep into busy schedules, promoting overall wellbeing. ‘Sleep Smarter’ is part of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times." This podcast focuses on the importance of sleep and strategies for nurses and midwives to improve its quality.

]]> Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn explore practical approaches to incorporate better sleep into busy schedules, promoting overall wellbeing. ‘Sleep Smarter’ is part of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times." This podcast focuses on the importance of sleep and strategies for nurses and midwives to improve its quality.

]]> Buzzsprout-16640711 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +1100 1314 full false The Art of Rest: Mastering the Pause The Art of Rest: Mastering the Pause Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn look at actionable ways that nurses and midwives can integrate more rest and downtime into their schedules, to enhance wellbeing. ‘The Art of Rest: Mastering the Pause’ is part of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times." This podcast explores the concept of rest and relaxation and its importance in wellbeing.

]]> Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn look at actionable ways that nurses and midwives can integrate more rest and downtime into their schedules, to enhance wellbeing. ‘The Art of Rest: Mastering the Pause’ is part of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times." This podcast explores the concept of rest and relaxation and its importance in wellbeing.

]]> Buzzsprout-16550516 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +1100 1175 2.1 2 2 full false Harnessing the Power of Habits Harnessing the Power of Habits Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn explore practical strategies for nurses and midwives to enhance their wellbeing. Through simple, actionable steps, they reveal how small changes can lead to better health and greater resilience. ‘Harnessing the Power of Habits’ is one of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times." This podcast dives into the transformative power of habits.

]]> Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn explore practical strategies for nurses and midwives to enhance their wellbeing. Through simple, actionable steps, they reveal how small changes can lead to better health and greater resilience. ‘Harnessing the Power of Habits’ is one of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times." This podcast dives into the transformative power of habits.

]]> Buzzsprout-16461752 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +1100 1216 2.1 2 1 full false Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn explore practical strategies for nurses and midwives to enhance their wellbeing. Through simple, actionable steps, they reveal how small changes can lead to better health and greater resilience. ‘Harnessing the Power of Habits’ is one of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times." This podcast dives into how we can Thrive in Stressful Times.

]]> Celeste Pinney and Mark Bunn explore practical strategies for nurses and midwives to enhance their wellbeing. Through simple, actionable steps, they reveal how small changes can lead to better health and greater resilience. ‘Harnessing the Power of Habits’ is one of six podcasts under the theme of "Wellness Reimagined: How to Thrive in Stressful Times." This podcast dives into how we can Thrive in Stressful Times.

]]> Buzzsprout-16433553 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +1100 480 Series 1.0 2 full false Healers navigate the quest for improved sleep Healers navigate the quest for improved sleep Cheri Huggins, Senior Clinician at NMHPV and Dr Moira Junge, Health Psychologist and CEO of The Sleep Foundation Victoria, delve into the rest and sleep challenges faced by many nurses and midwives.

]]> Cheri Huggins, Senior Clinician at NMHPV and Dr Moira Junge, Health Psychologist and CEO of The Sleep Foundation Victoria, delve into the rest and sleep challenges faced by many nurses and midwives.

]]> Cheri Huggins and Dr Moira Junge Buzzsprout-14097085 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +1100 3089 1 5 full false Have you ever wondered why Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria has a focus on family violence? Have you ever wondered why Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria has a focus on family violence? Rachael Pallenberg has extensive experience working with victim survivors experiencing family violence. Rachael provides her knowledge, experience, wisdom and resources in relation to the complex issue that is family violence, and discussed the range of information, resources and supports available to nurses and midwives.

]]> Rachael Pallenberg has extensive experience working with victim survivors experiencing family violence. Rachael provides her knowledge, experience, wisdom and resources in relation to the complex issue that is family violence, and discussed the range of information, resources and supports available to nurses and midwives.

]]> Mark Aitken and Guests Buzzsprout-8560291 Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:00 +1000 2376 1 4 full false How to deal with stress during crisis How to deal with stress during crisis Sam Eddy, a health, wellbeing and stress management expert, talks about stress and crisis, how you can understand your stress response and establish your wellbeing anchors to support your health. Sam provides information, resources and tips for how to look after yourself, take your stress temperature and check in with a friend, family member or colleague who needs support.

]]> Sam Eddy, a health, wellbeing and stress management expert, talks about stress and crisis, how you can understand your stress response and establish your wellbeing anchors to support your health. Sam provides information, resources and tips for how to look after yourself, take your stress temperature and check in with a friend, family member or colleague who needs support.

]]> Mark Aitken and Sam Eddy Buzzsprout-5338030 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +1000 2847 Nurse health, Midwife health, Mental Health, Managing Stress, Anxiety, Wellbeing 1 2 full false Podcast Series 1: Keys to a nurse or midwife thriving in recovery from their alcohol or other drug addiction Podcast Series 1: Keys to a nurse or midwife thriving in recovery from their alcohol or other drug addiction In this first podcast, Mark Aitken talks to Heather Pickard, a registered nurse and Chair of the NMHPV Board, who provides her personal story of a nurse in recovery from addiction.

Twenty-six years into recovery, Heather shares her addiction journey, thoughts on the risks for nurses and midwives in relation to developing addiction, the reasons people may not seek support, the importance of self-care and how to access support. She discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy work and life balance and self-reflection.

Heather tells us that nurses and midwives are often loaded with shame and stigma when  experiencing addiction and this may be an impediment to accessing support. However, key to Heather’s recovery, was another nurse who recognised her problem and provided support and care. It is the nursing and midwifery community that can be our greatest support.

Throughout this podcast, Heather provides hope that support and recovery is possible, and she reminds us that to live our best life we need to be ‘humans being’ not just ‘humans doing’!

]]> In this first podcast, Mark Aitken talks to Heather Pickard, a registered nurse and Chair of the NMHPV Board, who provides her personal story of a nurse in recovery from addiction.

Twenty-six years into recovery, Heather shares her addiction journey, thoughts on the risks for nurses and midwives in relation to developing addiction, the reasons people may not seek support, the importance of self-care and how to access support. She discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy work and life balance and self-reflection.

Heather tells us that nurses and midwives are often loaded with shame and stigma when  experiencing addiction and this may be an impediment to accessing support. However, key to Heather’s recovery, was another nurse who recognised her problem and provided support and care. It is the nursing and midwifery community that can be our greatest support.

Throughout this podcast, Heather provides hope that support and recovery is possible, and she reminds us that to live our best life we need to be ‘humans being’ not just ‘humans doing’!

]]> http://www.nmhp.org.au Mark Aitken and Heather Pickard Buzzsprout-3972692 Sat, 30 May 2020 12:00:00 +1000 2063 Alcohol and/or Other Drugs, Addiction, Recovery, Nurse impairment, Midwife impairment,NMHPV 1 1 full false