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High-Flying Stress: A Flight Nurse's Unfiltered Account of Trauma & Resilience

High-Flying Stress: A Flight Nurse's Unfiltered Account of Trauma & Resilience

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we sit down with Shay Montgomery, a flight nurse and paramedic known on TikTok as @flightnurseshay. With a unique perspective shaped by her experience in air medical services, Shay offers an unfiltered account of the trauma, anxiety, and emotional burden of working in high-acuity, high-pressure environments.

We discuss the mental toll of rapid decisions, the isolation of the flight environment, and the challenges of processing trauma in a job with no downtime. Shay shares her personal journey and the coping mechanisms she has developed, including the vital role of humor and the importance of a strong support system. This conversation is a crucial guide to finding a path toward healing and building resilience, even when you're 10,000 feet in the air.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • The Aftermath of a Call: What the emotional and mental toll of high-acuity calls feels like, and how to navigate it.
  • The Power of Humor: A look at how humor serves as a coping mechanism in the most stressful situations.
  • Building Resilience: Practical strategies for self-care and decompressing after a shift in a high-stress environment.

Listen now and join us as we get real about the courage it takes to heal. Your service deserves unwavering support.

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