In this episode, Fea Fasuluku, a clinical nurse specialist with a mental health background, shares her personal experiences and professional insights into managing stress, especially within healthcare settings.

The discussion explores practical strategies for individuals, the importance of organisational support, and the cultural nuances that influence self-care to build resilience against stress and prevent burnout in various professional and personal environments.

Key Topics:

• The impact of stress on healthcare workers and the importance of acknowledging mental health challenges
• Personal coping mechanisms, including taking space, holidays, and setting boundaries
• The significance of organizational intervention strategies like supervision, reflective practice, and staff support
• The cultural conception of resilience, including the notions of “firming it” and how societal expectations affect mental health
• The role of intentionality in self-care, planning, and implementing change
• How workplace environments contribute to or alleviate stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue
• The importance of flexibility, listening to staff needs, and meaningful participation in organizational programs
• Addressing the gap between awareness of stress and effective implementation of solutions
• The symbolism of "na fo bia" and its implications for gender roles, societal expectations, and women’s mental health
• Recognizing unhealthy professional and personal relationships and advocating for systemic change

• Reflective Practice and Quality Improvement in Healthcare

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