Episode 12: "To me it's that powerful woman's roar of Here I Am, Let's Make This Better". Lynde McKinley in Canada, Professor of Nursing is today's guest on International Nurses' Day, 2020

We timed this episode very nicely, without even knowing it!  Given my guest, Lynde McKinley's nursing career has evolved to far greater heights than she'd ever have imagined, and today being the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Florence having blessed us with establishing the nursing profession, it was perfect timing!  Lynde lives in Saskatchewan (say that 5 times) province, Canada. A quinquagenarian in terms of decades of life, Lynde is about to turn 51. A Professor of Nursing, Lynde holds a Masters of Nursing and a Doctorate in Integrated Medicine. She has also studied Ayurveda with the Chopra Center and the Kerala Ayurvedic Academy. I met Lynde in Kerala, India, and cheer her on, in growing her "passion" business, The OM Experience, where Lynde specialises in Mindfulness, Meditation and Ayurvedic Wellness.  Today, we began with the question 'what does Florence Nightingale mean to you?' Lynde: "To me it's that powerful woman's roar of Here I Am, Let's Make This Better" and from there the conversation went.  Lynde talks about life being a roller coaster ride, the experiences she's survived and doesn't regret, as they've led her to thrive. Her nursing career and her business that lights her up and how mindfulness is the safety net in any moment, particularly in managing her diagnosed anxiety disorder.  Lynde shares tips for the simplest form of mindfulness practice... useful right now in this very 'mindful' period we're experiencing in lockdown. That and other gems you'll find throughout the episode.  Like all the other guests so far, Lynde has kindly offered to come back as a guest in future episodes. If there's anything particular you would like Lynde to discuss at a deeper level from today's episode, please reach out and let me know. Email: [email protected].