In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome retired nurse Sherry Oxford to discuss her career in healthcare and her personal journey with chronic pain following back surgery. She shares insights from her 45 years of experience working in various nursing roles, including labor and delivery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation. Sherry discusses the physical and emotional demands of the nursing profession, her coping strategies, and how her chronic pain has shifted her perspective on life, healthcare, and the importance of a supportive community. She emphasizes the role of gratitude, faith, and focusing on others' well-being in finding inner peace and purpose amidst personal health challenges.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Peaceful Life Radio00:10 Meet Sherry Oxford: A Nurse's Journey01:39 Sherry's Personal Battle with Chronic Pain02:30 The Challenges and Rewards of Nursing04:51 Transitioning from Caregiver to Patient06:26 Adjusting to a New Reality with Chronic Pain08:02 Strategies for Managing Pain and Maintaining Peace09:14 The Importance of a Support System11:59 Alternative Therapies and Mindfulness Practices13:43 Advice for Healthcare Professionals and Others Struggling with Pain15:07 Sherry's Perspective on Life, Faith, and Coping with Pain23:36 Concluding Thoughts and Messages of Hope Visit the Peaceful Life Radio website for more information. Peaceful Life Productions LLP produces this podcast, which helps nonprofits and small businesses share their stories and expertise through accessible and cost-effective podcasts and websites. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

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