Wellness Wins
Wellness Wins
The Wellness Wins podcast honors the stories, struggles, and successes of people who are managing major health challenges and thriving. Hosted by Aleisha Theisen, NBC-HWC.
Patricia Daiker on diabetes and self-compassion
Accepting her diagnosis of diabetes took RN Patricia Daiker some time, and it included acknowledging grief -- she would never again be the person who didn't have to monitor her glucose numbers. But with self-compassion and allowing herself to process that grief, she began to thrive again.
Preventing compassion fatigue and burnout with Kate Kompas
Journalist-turned-animal welfare worker Kate Kompas is the interviewee in this discussion on self care, self compassion and preventing workplace burnout. Kate works for the in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She has a unique perspective working in the animal welfare space, which -- while rewarding -- can also be taxing for those tasked with caring for these vulnerable creatures. Her commitment and passion have guided her in learning to make transformative mindset shifts about nutrition, movement and workplace wellbeing.
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