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  • “Say Yes Anyway: Growth, Discomfort, and the Quiet Strength of Introverted Leaders”

    “Say Yes Anyway: Growth, Discomfort, and the Quiet Strength of Introverted Leaders”
    Jul 18 2025
    Fred Neis wraps up the season with a powerful message: say yes, even when it scares the hell out of you. A self-described introvert, Fred shares how pushing beyond comfort zones has been essential to his growth as a leader, learner, and human. In this episode, Fred gets real about what it means to show up when you're wired to hang back, why discomfort is often the birthplace of transformation, and how curiosity fuels courageous leadership. 🎙 If you're waiting until you feel ready, this episode will make you want to leap anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 Min.
  • “Break the Box: Escaping the Expectations of other's"

    “Break the Box: Escaping the Expectations of other's"
    Jul 18 2025
    Sister nurse coaches Stacy and Sarah know what it’s like to feel trapped by a culture of “should's.” In this episode of Healthcare Rule Breakers, they speak candidly about the silent pressures in healthcare, the unspoken rules, inherited norms, and unrealistic expectations that keep nurses stuck in roles that don’t align with who they truly are. Together, they challenge us to stop doing this to ourselves and to each other. Through coaching, compassion, and a commitment to culture change, they’re rewriting what leadership and career fulfillment can look like in nursing. 🎙 If you've ever felt boxed in by your role, this episode will show you how to kick the walls down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 Min.
  • “Regulated, Not Reactive: The Real Work of Transformational Leadership”

    “Regulated, Not Reactive: The Real Work of Transformational Leadership”
    Jul 18 2025
    Buzzwords like authentic and transformational get thrown around in leadership circles, but what do they actually look like in practice? In this thought-provoking episode, nurse leader Ama Matheows takes us beyond the surface to explore what it really takes to lead in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Through honest reflection, Ama challenges us to ask:🧠 Are you self-aware?🤝 Can you manage relationships under stress?💡 How deep does your empathy really go? From emotional regulation to human connection, this episode is a call to lead from the inside out, on the tough days, not just the good ones. 🎙 For leaders who are ready to move from buzzwords to breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 Min.
  • “Fit Over Fill: Leading with Humor, Intention, and a Little Bit of Risk”

    “Fit Over Fill: Leading with Humor, Intention, and a Little Bit of Risk”
    Jul 18 2025
    Missy A is the kind of nurse executive who knows that sometimes the best leadership moments happen between a laugh and a lesson. In this episode of Healthcare Rule Breakers, Missy shares a moment that walked the fine line between funny and inappropriate, and how it became a catalyst for deeper staff engagement and culture building. Known for her philosophy of “fit over fill,” Missy breaks down why hiring with intention, partnering with HR, and creating space for authentic connections isn’t just smart—it’s essential. 🎙 If you believe leadership can be bold and human, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 Min.
  • Designed to Care: An Engineer's Journey to the Bedside"

    Designed to Care: An Engineer's Journey to the Bedside"
    Jul 18 2025
    Kelly Landsman once helped design the very syringes used in hospitals, but it wasn’t until she became a nurse that she truly understood what it meant to use one. In this powerful episode, Kelly reflects on how her transition from engineer to RN reshaped her view of healthcare, empathy, and innovation. Through a simple yet profound story, she reveals how experience changes everything, especially when we stop designing around people and start designing with them. 🎙 A must-listen for innovators, clinicians, and anyone rethinking what it means to truly know your tools and your patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 Min.
  • "Hold my beer: Making Nurses Visible in the Media"

    "Hold my beer: Making Nurses Visible in the Media"
    Jul 18 2025
    What happens when someone calls nurses “healthcare’s invisible partners”? If you're Rachel Malloy, you don’t let that slide. In this episode of Healthcare Rule Breakers, the founder of Nurses in the Media shares the moment that sparked her mission to ensure nurses are no longer left out of the public conversation. With bold storytelling, sharp insights, and unapologetic passion, Rachel breaks down why media representation matters—and how nurses can take the mic. 🎙 If you’ve ever been told to stay in your lane, this episode is your invitation to build your own highway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 Min.
  • Just a Nurse? Breaking Barriers, Owning Our Impact, and Redesigning Healthcare with Emily Will

    Just a Nurse? Breaking Barriers, Owning Our Impact, and Redesigning Healthcare with Emily Will
    May 9 2025
    In this episode, Emily Will challenges one of the most limiting beliefs in healthcare: “I’m just a nurse.” With a mic-drop moment that calls nurses to own their expertise and influence, Emily shares why it’s time to stand up, speak out, and lead change from every seat at the table. From drawing parallels between the simplicity of rescheduling a flight and the frustrating complexities of healthcare access, to reminiscing about how Shazam revolutionized the music world—Emily asks the provocative question: Why can’t healthcare be that easy? She dives deep into the power of breaking down silos, building truly multidisciplinary teams, and securing executive buy-in to transform care models—highlighting real-world examples of collaborative success in surgical recovery and patient outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 Min.
  • Dr. Barbara Seymour on Well-Being, Boundaries, and Leading with Purpose”

    Dr. Barbara Seymour on Well-Being, Boundaries, and Leading with Purpose”
    May 8 2025
    In this profound and perspective-shifting episode, Dr. Barbara Seymour reframes healthcare leadership through the lens of nursing. Drawing from her own journey as a Chief Nursing Officer, she shares the courageous moment she fully disconnected from work for the first time in years—and what she learned when the world didn’t fall apart. Dr. Seymour offers a powerful analogy: the healthcare system is the critically ill patient, and nurse leaders are the clinicians responsible for assessing, intervening, consulting, and evaluating its health. She explores how applying the nursing process to leadership and operations can transform how we approach complex organizational challenges. But she doesn’t stop there. With data-driven insights, Dr. Seymour reveals the heartbreaking truth about disconnection and burnout among nurse executives—where personal relationships are sacrificed for professional demands. This episode is a compelling call to rethink what it means to lead, care, and sustain ourselves in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 Min.