It Takes Heart
It Takes Heart is an unmissable podcast where healthcare workers share their honest and unique experiences from Australia’s frontline.
Discover real-life stories of passion and purpose, insight and inspiration from people on the inside and tales that are equal parts heart-warming, heart-wrenching and hilarious. It Takes Heart is co-hosted by cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment CEO Samantha Miklos and Head of Talent and Employer Branding Kate Coomber.
Episodes
19 episodes
From Disney to the Outback: Emergency Medicine with Dr Tim Turk
What do Disney cruise ships, rural hospitals, and music festivals have in common? For Dr. Tim Turk, they’ve all been part of his incredible medical journey. In this episode of It Takes Heart, Tim chats with hosts Sam and Kate about how...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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58:52
Shaylee Mills: Busting Myths as The Rural Pharmacist
What do you get when a fourth-generation farm girl swaps her ballet slippers for blister packs? You get Shaylee Mills—better known as The Rural Pharmacist—who shares why she chose to take her pharmacy career off the beaten track and into the he...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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49:46
Wine, Wit & Travel Midwifery with Lorraine Evans
Lorraine Evans is the kind of midwife who turns every experience into a story worth telling. With a larger-than-life personality and a passion for adventure, Lorraine has built a career that’s taken her from the bustling streets of London to so...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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53:31
Air Force to Outback: Dr Karyn Matterson’s Unconventional Path to Medicine
Content warning: This episode discusses suicide and may be distressing for some listeners. If you feel you could be triggered by this content, you may want to skip this episode.Dr. Karyn Matterson’s path to medicine was anything but typi...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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55:05
Finding Purpose after Injury with Award-Winning Rehab Counsellor Chantelle Wood
Join us for an eye-opening episode on occupational rehabilitation with Chantelle Wood, a leading rehabilitation counsellor and founder of Restorative. As the Australian Rehabilitation Counsellor of the Year at the Allied Health Awards, Chantell...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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51:18
TikTok Star Hamish Briggs: Nurse by Day, Viral Sensation by Night
Hamish Briggs is a viral TikTok star and healthcare professional whose career has taken some unexpected turns. Growing up in outback Kalgoorlie, his journey led him from professional dancing - including performing at Disneyland Paris - to worki...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:06:44
Season 1 Wrap Up
Ever wondered what it takes to create a podcast series that not only tells stories but makes a real impact? Join us on a journey through the transformative world of 'It Takes Heart,' as we wrap up an incredible first season filled with inspirin...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:30
Olympic Athlete to Olympic Physio: Marguerite King on High Performance
Join us as Marguerite, an accomplished sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, shares her incredible journey. Fresh from the Paris Olympic Games, she reflects on her role as team physio for the Aussie Stingers, Australia’s women’s water pol...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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41:42
Building Stronger Communities with Lesley Woolf OAM
Join us on a captivating journey to the heart of Australia's remote healthcare landscape with Lesley Woolf OAM, a distinguished healthcare professional whose exemplary 50-year career has earned her the Order of Australia Medal. Les...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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55:04
Dreams Come True: Marie's Journey in Remote Nursing
Marie Davey, an inspiring figure in the world of remote area nursing, joins us to share her extraordinary journey. From starting her nursing career in New South Wales in the 1980s to embracing the challenges and adventures of remote area nursin...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Nurse, Advocate, Storyteller: Annabelle Brayley’s Impact in Remote Australia
Annabelle Brayley says "Yes" when opportunities come her way. When a publisher at Penguin read an article she wrote in Outback Magazine, she began curating Bush Nurses for them which eventually led to becoming their published author.Ann...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:28
Physio on the Move: Locum Work from Ski Fields to the Outback
Today, we get to sit down with physiotherapist Judy Chesney who's rich background in anatomy, extensive private practice experience, volunteer work in East Timor, and specialized training in pediatrics, is a powerful testament to the versatilit...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:08
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Beyond the Clinic: The Power of Cultural Connection in Remote Nursing
Listen in to this episode as dedicated remote and emergency nurse, David Maxwell shares the power of cultural understanding in remote nursing. He shares poignant stories about patient vulnerability, emphasising support and clear communication a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:28
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Swapping City Life for Red Dust: Dr. Sonia Henry’s Remote Healthcare Story
Dr Sonia Henry's book "Put Your Feet in the Dirt, Girl," lit a flame for the creation of this podcast. The desire to get to know more about this woman's life was top on our list. And that we did! We sit down with this physiotherapi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:28
A Dentist's Family Adventure through a Neurodiverse Lens
Imagine balancing a thriving dental career while exploring the natural wonders of Western Australia and homeschooling your kids on the road... In this episode of "It Takes Heart," we sit down with Ellen Rogers, a dedicated dentist ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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43:26
Husband and Wife Nursing Couple Travel the World
In this episode, we sit down with the married RN duo, Helen and Nigel Naylor, whose careers have spanned Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the Middle East. Explore the complexities and nuances of providing healthcare in remote ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:47
A Limitless Life with Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM
CW//Mental Health Issues We are excited to bring you this inspiring story, but with that, comes the guests truthful account of his mental health challenges and paralysing depression. If you feel you could be triggered by this con...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:37
Taking a Lap around Australia as a Remote Area Nurse
What happens when a nurse trades a stable job for a life on the road in a customised Land Cruiser? In this episode of It Takes Heart, we explore the inspiring journey of podcast guest India Priestley purchasing her "troopie" during...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:55
Happier Healthcare Recruitment with cmr CEO Sam Miklos
Balancing your professional and personal life is no small feat – especially when your business partner is your spouse.Sam and Norbert Miklos started cmr with $100,000 and a hard deadline of one year to prove their concept.In this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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33:40
