In the fourth episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, continues her conversation with mental fitness expert, Luke Evans, offering practical strategies for enhancing mental well-being.

This episode covers easy and effective techniques that healthcare professionals and listeners can use in their everyday lives. Luke explains the science behind stress, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. He then introduces actionable tools like the "3, 4, 5" breathing method, the power of positive self-talk, and the benefits of visualization.

This episode focuses on empowering listeners to build resilience, prevent burnout, and reconnect with their purpose by actively training their minds. It highlights how these mental fitness tools can be applied to both personal well-being and professional effectiveness, even in challenging healthcare settings.

Follow Luke Evans on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/luke-evans-49b44227

Find out more about the tools Luke discussed: https://luke-ceygyeyl.scoreapp.com/

Citations:

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In the third episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, begins a two-part deep dive into the crucial topic of mental fitness.

Joined by Luke Evans, the esteemed founder of Heddway, a company leading the mental fitness movement, this episode uncovers Luke's personal journey to becoming a leading expert in mental resilience. He shares how his own experiences, including how recovering from a somewhat self-inflicted injury shaped his understanding and passion for mental well-being.

This episode focuses on the importance of mental fitness for healthcare professionals, highlighting how it can help build resilience, prevent burnout, and reconnect with purpose in the demanding world of wound care. It also introduces the "Red Queen Effect" and the value of routine in reducing stress, setting the stage for practical tools in the next episode.

You can find more information on the “Red Queen Effect” here: https://fs.blog/the-red-queen-effect/

Follow Luke Evans on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/luke-evans-49b44227

In the second episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, explores the transformative power of the Wound Hygiene protocol of care.

Joined by Kate Moran, an esteemed Tissue Viability Nurse at the Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, the episode uncovers how the implementation of Wound Hygiene created a morale shift within her healthcare trust.

This episode focuses on the positive impact Wound Hygiene had on healthcare professionals' confidence and career development, and inspiring patient stories showcasing significant improvements in wound healing. It also highlights the importance of proactive wound care and the value of engaging with industry representatives for continuous innovation.

You can find more information on the Wound Hygiene protocol and its impact below:

https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/

Defying hard-to-heal wounds with an early antibiofilm intervention strategy: wound hygiene: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/jowc.2020.29.Sup3b.S1

Improving outcomes for patients with hard-to-heal wounds following adoption of the Wound Hygiene Protocol: real-world evidence: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/jowc.2024.33.5.304