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Season 3 Episode 7: Patient Experience in Hospital: Connection Matters
The Hurdle2Hope® Show
There’s something I didn’t expect from this experience.
Not just how sick I was, but how much the way I was treated affected everything.
In this episode, I share my experience in ICU and on the ward, and what it showed me about communication, connection, and the role frontline staff play in recovery.
Because when you’re in a hospital bed, you notice everything. You notice who listens and who doesn’t. You notice who treats you like a person and who doesn’t.
In this episode, I talk about:
- The difference communication makes during a health crisis
- What helped me feel calm and supported in ICU
- What changed when that level of connection wasn’t there
- The impact of being treated as a person, not just a patient
- Why recovery is influenced by more than just treatment
- The emotional load carried by frontline staff
- The importance of supporting those who support others
This episode is relevant whether you’re living with a health condition or working in a frontline role.
🎙️ Referenced in this series:
Episode 1 – What happened (ICU + health crisis)
Episode 2 – What led to it (stress + boundaries)
Episode 3 – Inner work and resilience
Episode 4 – Processing what happens after crisis
Episode 5 – Support systems and what actually helps
Episode 6 – Feeling left behind after a health crisis
💼 For Frontline Professionals
If you’re working in a frontline role and this resonates, this is exactly the focus of my professional development workshops.
I support teams to strengthen connection, improve communication, and better navigate the emotional load of this work.
Find out more here:
https://hurdle2hope.com
💻 FREE Guide
If you’re currently dealing with a health challenge and feeling overwhe
Send Teisha a text message ❤️🧡💚
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a health challenge, download the free guide here:
https://teisharose.com/overwhelmed/
If you’re ready for more support, explore the Thriving Through Chronic Illness course and one-on-one coaching here:
https://teisharose.com/thriving
WHERE TO GO NEXT
If you’re navigating a health challenge, you can find support and resources at
TeishaRose.com
If you’re a professional or organisation looking to strengthen connection and resilience in your work, visit
Hurdle2Hope.com
I’d love to connect with you,
Teisha
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