Explore the launch of a new, inclusive simulation journal designed to bring together the real-world practice of simulation across healthcare professions. In this episode, we are joined by Aby Mitchell and Sophie Gardner to discuss why this journal was created, how it differs from traditional academic publications, and why there is a need for a more practical, accessible home for simulation scholarship. The conversation explores the gap between valuable work happening in practice and what is often accepted in more traditional journals, particularly for educators, technicians, and clinicians whose insights may be highly relevant but not always framed as formal research. 

We also discuss the realities of academic publishing, including rejection, confidence, collaboration, and the challenges faced by those trying to publish without strong institutional research support. The episode makes a strong case for a journal that is supportive, multidisciplinary, and interested not only in polished success stories, but also in the messy realities of simulation practice. It is a useful conversation for anyone involved in simulation who has ever considered writing about their work and wondered where it might belong. 

https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/journal/sihe