#170 Helping Nurses Thrive (Not Just Survive): Inside the Shiftyy Movement

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges nurses face and features a conversation with healthcare advocates Surani Hayre-Kwan and Mike Mannix about the Shiftyy Movement.

Nurses are the beating heart of our healthcare system, but too often, they’re underpaid, overworked, and unheard. In this episode, we’re joined by Surani Hayre-Kwan — a healthcare executive, board member, nurse practitioner, educator, and frontline advocate for sustainable healthcare — and Mike Mannix, co-founder of Unparalleled Performance, NYU professor, and best-selling co-author of The 5Ls: The Gift of a Balanced Life. Together, they’re joining forces on a bold mission to impact 1 ...

People in this episode

Host: Mason Bendigo

Guests: Surani Hayre-Kwan, Mike Mannix

Topics covered

• nursing
• healthcare
• sustainability
• advocacy
• work-life balance

Keywords

• nurses
• healthcare system
• underpaid
• overworked
• sustainable healthcare
• advocacy
• work-life balance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Unparalleled Performance, NYU

Books & works: The 5Ls: The Gift of a Balanced Life

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