7| Courtney’s life could be a book! Nursing career to business woman, global health care volunteering, operation smile, deadly ears, paeds nurse, navy husband, fertility, early loss, preeclampsia, positive c sections, gynaecological issues, endo, young hysterectomy, perimenopause, therapy, start up boss in a digital health company and life being self employed

Welcome to episode 7 where Chloe and Clare dive into the extraordinary life of Courtney, a woman whose journey could easily fill the pages of a book (she’s a big book lover too!). We start with Courtney’s 20 year plus nursing career, where her love for a challenge, learning and adventure has taken her from the hospital to the frontlines of global healthcare; volunteering with organizations like Operation Smile and deadly ears. Along the way, she has navigated a life of extensive travel, professional and personal growth with her Navy husband Dan and two beautiful children, as well as the mutli-faceted challenges of being a woman. Courtney opens up about her experience with gynaecological health, her battle with endometriosis, early pregnancy loss, preeclampsia, dual positive c- section surgeries, her positive decision for a young hysterectomy, as well as the often overlooked realities of perimenopause. Courntey discusses life as a defence wife, where she often solo parented two young children whilst moving around away from family. Now, as a successful businesswoman and co- founder of a digital health startup company, Courtney shares her transition from the medical field to the world of entrepreneurship. She gives insight into what it is like to be self-employed, balancing the highs and lows of startup life, while reflecting on the personal and professional challenges that have shaped her today. She also shares how therapy with beloved Dr. Kate has resulted in a positive self growth journey, and how she maintains self care. Courtney believes life shouldn’t always be so serious, and she loves to have fun with ber family and girlfriends, and has recently joined women’s cricket! Tune in for an inspiring conversation that touches on the world of nursing, health care, adventures, travels, resilience, women’s health, family, self-discovery, and the drive to make a difference in the world—both in healthcare and in business. We hope you enjoy this interesting and multi-layered conversation.. with something for every woman to relate to. Love the Patty’s xx instagram: @lovepattypodcast music : @lillifairfax