East Coast Averages
Welcome to East Coast Averages: Celebrating Everyday Averages
Join Nicky J on East Coast Averages, the podcast that transforms ordinary lives into extraordinary stories. Each fortnight, we spotlight unsung heroes and everyday individuals who contribute to the vibrant tapestry of our communities. Discover the unique and inspiring stories of average people as we explore the rich diversity of experiences that shape our world. Tune in every other Friday for new episodes that reveal the remarkable within the everyday.
East Coast Averages
From ICU to Artful Escape: A Nurse's Journey from Critical Care to Creative Peace"
In this heartwarming episode, we’re joined by a special guest who was raised in a loving family in rural New South Wales, she shares fond memories of an idyllic childhood filled with holidays and trips to Sydney.
Becoming a Registered Nurse, she eventually found herself working in one of the most intense and emotionally demanding areas of healthcare — the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). She takes us behind the curtain of ICU life, giving us a rare insight into the pressure, precision, and emotional strength required to care for patients on the brink.
We dive into the tough realities of working through the COVID-19 pandemic, how she and her colleagues coped, and the lessons she carries with her from that time.
Now, as she looks forward to a gentler pace of life on the stunning South Coast of NSW, she talks about re-discovering a new creative passion: crafting beautiful leadlight windows. With her husband out catching dinner and the sea breeze at her back, she finally has time to embrace artistry and relaxation.
This episode is a beautiful blend of clinical grit and personal grace — you won’t want to miss it.
