The Trauma-Informed Care Bear

Compassion fatigue and burnout in healthcare is still a big problem, and the pandemic only exposed more of the faults in our systems. In this project, we talk to different healthcare workers about their experiences in doing the difficult work as our first-responders, and what trauma-informed care means to them. From patient care, to interpersonal relationships, to self-care, the need to bring one another to a place of healing is an ongoing struggle. Listen to these stories to get inspiration, identify with another healthcare worker, or just rumble and roar together.

Episodes: 2
Releases: Daily
Typical length: 19 min
On air since: 2026
Latest episode: 2 weeks ago

Episodes

2 episodes, newest first

Advocacy in the workplace

Show notes

How can I advocate for a patient when the ER may not be the only answer? This episode focuses on workplace advocacy and trauma‑informed empowerment.

Oct 15, 2026 26 min
An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care

Season 1, Episode 1

Show notes

My name is Carrie Wassel and I'm an ER nurse, mom, and outdoor explorer who loves to talk about hard things. In this introductory episode, I am joined by hospital chaplain Linda Setter where we talk about the project I'm working on for my Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree, our rural location in the four-corners region with its unique needs, the direction this podcast will go and the guests we look forward to hearing from. If you work in EMS or healthcare, we invite you to listen, join us, or even connect with someone else who could use a friend to talk to about the hard things. This work is never done.

Oct 14, 2026 12 min