42. Is Spirituality Missing From Healthcare? | Nurse Rachel

Some nurses treat symptoms. Others help people feel truly seen. First Nations Nurse Rachel McLeod, shares why healing is about far more than clinical care. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience across rural and multi-purpose health services, Rachel explains how story, trust, spirituality, and cultural understanding shape the way she cares for people in their most vulnerable moments.Rachel reflects on growing up on Country, the grief that shaped her nursing journey, and the realities of working in rural emergency settings where nurses often lead in high-pressure situations. She also shares powerful insights into Indigenous healthcare, communication barriers, cultural safety, and why listening matters more than simply ticking boxes.This episode is for anyone passionate about rural healthcare, culturally safe practice, and the human side of nursing. If you believe healthcare works best when people feel heard, understood, and cared for, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.Rachel's organisation of choice is Nourish Street Inc., a grassroots charity powered by the local community, providing essential support to people sleeping rough. Their work is entirely funded by the community, enabling their volunteers to deliver food, supplies, and dignity to those most in need.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