Sarah is a Queen Leader: Ditching the Hospital to coach people through their health problems & ditch the endless medications.

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Tune in to hear Amy interview another fellow EX-Nurse who became burnt out with "the system" and healed herself without medications. This prompted Sarah to exit her nursing career for a more holisting health focus, coaching others to do what she's done.

🎙️ Podcast Episode with Sarah Dawkins
Amy and Sarah, both former nurses, discussed their shared experiences and current careers. They talked about the challenges of maintaining a nursing license under new UK legislation and how it impacted their identities. Amy introduced Sarah as a guest for an upcoming episode of her podcast, "The Queens Lead Podcast." They also discussed the content to be covered in the episode, including Sarah's struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts.

🏥 Nursing License and Mental Health Discussions
Amy and Sarah, both former nurses, discussed their shared experiences and current careers. They talked about the challenges of maintaining a nursing license under new UK legislation and how it impacted their identities. Amy introduced Sarah as a guest for an upcoming episode of her podcast, "The Queensley Podcast." They also discussed the content to be covered in the episode, including Sarah's struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts.

💊 Alternative Healing Methods in Healthcare
Sarah Dawkins and Amy Singleton shared their experiences in the healthcare sector. Sarah, a former critical care nurse, transitioned from the ward to Cardio-thoracic recovery and later into coaching. Her curiosity led her to question her use of pharmaceuticals, resulting in extensive research and a shift towards alternative healing methods. Amy, who ceased her career in 2012, expressed feeling at odds with the traditional system and was interested in Sarah's journey. The conversation revealed a mutual interest in alternative healing methods and a shared background in cardiothoracic surgery.

🌿 Exploring Alternative Healing Practices
Sarah Dawkins shared her personal journey of exploring alternative healing methods without pharmaceuticals, which led her to heal psoriasis, acid reflux, and eczema through dietary changes and lifestyle tweaks. She expressed her wish to be more proactive in supporting her health. Amy Singleton agreed with Sarah's approach and noted that such a shift from reactive to proactive health consciousness is not commonly emphasized in the medical field. Sarah further shared that her growing conflict between her personal healing practices and her role as a nurse prescribing medications led her into a dark depression and ultimately inspired her to transition from nursing to health coaching.

🌟 Holistic Healing: Body, Mind, Emotion, Spirit.
Amy and Sarah discussed the importance of a holistic approach to healing, including addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. Sarah shared her personal experience with psoriasis, which she addressed through stress reduction, dietary changes, and moisturizing, resulting in significant improvement. She also emphasized the importance of addressing mental health, sharing her own struggle with depression and how she used daily walks as a form of stress relief. Both agreed on the need to approach health and healing from all four pillars.

🧘‍♀️ Sarah's Journey to Mindfulness and Entrepreneurship
Sarah Dawkins shared her personal journey towards mindfulness, which she discovered while living in the UK. She started practicing gratitude and made changes to her diet, which helped her feel lighter. She also started meditating, starting with guided sessions and gradually increasing the duration. Sarah revealed her ambition to run her own business and become an award-winning entrepreneur. She left her nursing job and started her first business while still working as a registered nurse. She also wrote a book on extubating patients in the recovery room, which won her awards and was sold worldwide.

💪 Sarah's Healing Journey and Continuity in Healthcare
Sarah Dawkins discussed her journey from being a nurse to becoming a coach and author, driven by a desire to help others heal from various physical and emotional issues. She shared how her coach training helped her deal with deep-seated emotional issues and how she healed herself from depression, an underactive thyroid, burned-out adrenal glands, chronic pain, exosis, acid reflux, and Candida. Sarah also mentioned her book, which details her healing journey and includes contributions from 74 others who have overcome different health challenges. Amy Singleton shared her own experience with autoimmune disorders and prescription medications, expressing a desire to move away from traditional medicine. Both women emphasized the potential for self-healing and the importance of continuity in healthcare.

📚 Sarah Dawkins' Emotional Coaching Program
Sarah Dawkins discussed her program, which includes a course and a book she's written, and is currently developing a 20-week program. She shared her approach to coaching, which includes one-on-one sessions and group coaching, and her flexibility in working with clients from different parts of the world. Sarah emphasized the importance of understanding oneself and the impact of past emotions on physical health. She gave examples of clients whose lives improved after understanding and working through their unresolved emotional issues. Amy Singleton, Sarah's interviewer, agreed with the importance of emotional healing in physical health.

👥 Group Coaching and Meditation Discussion
Amy and Sarah discussed their experiences working with groups. Sarah shared her background in running a meditation group and hosting workshops in a private Facebook group. She expressed her interest in expanding her coaching to group sessions and Amy supported this idea. They both agreed on the benefits of group settings, with Sarah sharing how her meditation group provides a supportive community. Sarah also mentioned her plans to reopen her Facebook group to gather more feedback and expand her reach.

🌅 Sarah's Transition to Business Ownership
Amy Singleton and Sarah Dawkins had a discussion about Sarah's transition from a steady paycheck job to becoming a business owner. Sarah shared that the transition was anxiety-inducing, but she found hope when she received three job offers within the first month. They discussed the possibility of Sarah working as a subcontractor through her own business. Sarah shared her diverse experiences working in different roles, including DNA work, medical legal work, and teaching in a training company. Amy reflected on her own experience starting her business and the challenges of networking outside of the hospital setting. They both agreed on the benefits and diversity of working in multiple roles and settings. 🌺 Self-Acceptance and Self-Care Dialogue
Sarah Dawkins and Amy Singleton had a discussion about the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity. Sarah shared her personal growth journey, expressing regret over not letting go of other people's opinions earlier. Amy highlighted the significance of genuine connections and finding community. They also discussed the impact of self-care on physical health and its role in emotional healing. Sarah shared a homemade face cream recipe made from organic cocoa butter and coconut oil, emphasizing its benefits as a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. Amy was intrigued and decided to switch from her expensive, potentially toxic face cream.

🏝️ Florida Life and Coaching Experience
Amy Singleton and Sarah Dawkins discussed Sarah's experience living in the US, specifically Florida, which she left within two years. They joked about common news stories starting in Florida and the state's reputation. Sarah's experience with mental health and diabetes led her to offer coaching to those struggling with similar issues. Sarah encouraged people to visit her website, SarahDawkins.com, for resources and to f...