Jeff Friedman
Jeff Friedman
Melanie Gray Podcast
Melanie Gray Podcast
Melanie Gray Podcast
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Explore trauma-informed care in healthcare with Melanie Gray's insights on resilience, empathy, and compassionate communication.
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37 minutes
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Informative
Hopeful
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Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Jeff Friedman
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Episode Overview
- Recognise the impact of past traumas on patients and healthcare workers.
- Prioritise compassionate communication and asking for consent.
- Schedule time for self-care to prevent burnout.
- Understand that patient reactions are often not personal.
- Foster mentorship and support systems within healthcare.
"It's important that you really schedule time for yourself, that you do a realistic assessment of what is meaningful in your life."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dive into the latest episode of the Trauma Informed Podcast, where host Jeff Friedman sits down with Melanie Gray, a seasoned nurse and educator, to explore the intersection of trauma-informed care and healthcare. With over 25 years of experience in nursing, Melanie shares her personal journey and insights on how past traumas can affect both patients and healthcare professionals.
She emphasises the importance of compassionate communication, building trust, and the human connection in healthcare settings. The episode also touches on the necessity of self-care for healthcare workers who often find themselves burning the candle at both ends. Melanie offers practical tips for self-care, like scheduling time for oneself and recognising when it's time to make a change.
She also highlights the need for healthcare providers to ask for permission before any physical contact, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for both patients and staff. Through personal anecdotes and broader discussions, this episode provides a heartfelt look at how understanding trauma can transform healthcare interactions. If you're looking to gain a deeper understanding of trauma-informed practices or seeking inspiration from real-life stories of resilience, this conversation is a must-listen.
So, how can you incorporate more kindness and empathy into your daily interactions?