Podcast Listening for the Healthcare Leader

So yes, podcasts are a thing and yes I do think an I am no Jedi Podcast is on the cards - here are a few places to take a look for your podcast listening.

I'm all for raising up and celebrating people being brave and committed enough to do their thing to help and share with others. So first up are two nursing podcasts that I've come across via different social media settings. So you won't find the well-known, all-out there podcasts here, these are those ones you might not have come across.

First up, Anthony's Nursing Podcast. I came across Anthony on Twitter when he put out a request for people who would be willing to be interviewed for a podcast on leadership. These are down-to-earth conversations about a range of topics relevant to nurses and nursing everywhere. Anthony is a recently qualified nurse who is having real and interesting conversations with a range of nurses. He captures the diversity and breadth that nursing is.

For my second pointer, it's LinkedIn and a connection I made. Elaina Mullery is the founder of The Happy Nurse, a source of resources and insights that support her mission to reduce burnout in nursing. Her podcasts are conversational and really hone in on the wellness aspects of working in healthcare.

Next up, Rachael Parke, I personally know Rachael, and she's the first person I go to whenever I have a question on supporting and leading research teams. She's incredible and has started a podcast called Critical 2 Your Success, where she interviews a range of people on a range of topics. Framed around her experience in critical care, she uses experts in their field to bring to you their perspectives, insights and wisdom that will build your awareness and understanding. The latest episode is an interview with a health psychologist which is an amazing and timely look at the challenges and factors of wellness for us and our patients.

Lastly, a non-healthcare podcast. Lean In Voices Podcast is the work of the Lean In New Zealand group. These podcasts are conversations with women talking about the issues they face in business, work and life. If you need to know more about Lean In, take a look here. The surfing podcast is worth a listen, and I was interviewed a few episodes ago if you want to hear my voice [episode 6].

There you go, a very niche look at some of the podcasts out there that will be great places for you to build your breadth and depth of awareness.

Update 2025

Of course, now, those early plans of my own podcast have come into play. Listen to the Leadership Lounge on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or click over to the podcast page.