20. Escaping Burnout: How Midwives Jess & Millie Found Freedom and Friendship

Ever felt like your career was running on empty? Travelling Midwives Jess and Millie did and they chose the open road over burnout.In this episode, we sit down with Jess and Millie, two Dual-Registered Midwives who turned burnout in healthcare into a journey of rediscovery, purpose, and friendship. They open up about the emotional toll of permanent roles and what finally pushed them to make bold moves into rural and remote contract work. From quitting multiple jobs to buying a caravan on a whim, their decisions may have been daring, but they were exactly what they needed to fall back in love with midwifery.Introduced by their cmr consultant who knew they'd click, the pair met in Ceduna on an agency contract and quickly realised they’d found something special - in their careers, and in each other. Together, they reflect on the emotional highs and lows of midwifery, the importance of strong support systems, and the joy that comes from feeling truly valued again.For healthcare professionals feeling stuck or burnt out, Jess and Millie offer an honest and hopeful perspective, proof that it’s possible to fall back in love with your work, and your life.More about Jess & Millie's Organisations of Choice, Rednose & MND Australia.Red Nose is Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep and safer pregnancy advice, and bereavement support for anyone affected by the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth, the death of a baby or child.MND Australia is the national peak body of state organisations that support those living with and impacted by motor neurone disease (MND). Their national and international networks help increase understanding of the disease and advocate for the needs of those affected, funding world-class research for better treatments, improved care, and ultimately a cure.It Takes Heart is hosted by cmr’s Samantha Miklos and Kate Coomber and recorded at cmr’s head office in Brisbane.We Care; Music by Waveney YassoGet to know It Takes Heart & cmr better! Instagram: @ittakesheartpodcast and @cornerstonemedicalrecruitmentYouTube: @ItTakesHeartPodcast and @cornerstonemedicalrecruitment TikTok: @cornerstonemedicalrecLinkedIn: @cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment Facebook: @CornerstoneMedicalRecruitment