EP71 - Maine to Michigan

Welcome to Episode 71 — which feels impossible, because somehow we’ve arrived at that number one story, one lesson, one wild detour at a time. Today’s episode is one of those stories that didn’t wait its turn or arrive neatly wrapped. It barged in, made itself comfortable, and demanded to be told. And honestly? I’m glad it did. This chapter is messy in the most human way — full of unexpected turns, emotional curveballs, and the kind of hindsight humor that only shows up once the dust has settled. But underneath the chaos is something real: a reminder that life rarely unfolds according to our plans, yet somehow it still manages to hand us exactly what we need to grow. So settle in with me for Episode 71. Let’s step into this story together — the laughter, the lessons, and the little moments of grace tucked between the lines. Chapters (00:00:00) - Deciding to Retire from Maine to Michigan(00:08:59) - I wrote part of the Magnet documentation at Maine Medical Center(00:17:36) - In the Elevator: Shared Leadership(00:27:08) - A few moments in the life support classroom(00:28:56) - The challenges of working in a union hospital