Episode 14: The Vital Hearts and Minds of Our Patients & Nurses with Nurse Amanda Thomas

Send us a textIn this episode, registered nurse, Amanda Thomas, who is certified in oncology, takes us through a journey of her knowledge and passion about her experience being a dedicated mindfulness practitioner and how she incorporates that into her own life, the lives of healthcare providers, and patients.  She shares her commitment to serving others with resiliency, mindfulness, and self-care training.  Managing the stresses of life, work, and anxiety is the path that led Amanda to mindfulness practice. Daily she continues to refine her practice through sitting/walking meditation, qigong, yoga, online workshops, and retreats.  Deepening these practices inspired her to share with others and she is currently enrolled in the 2025 cohort of Mindfulness Meditation Certified Teacher Program led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.Amanda’s mindfulness journey continues to improve her work and personal life fostering strong interpersonal relationships. During her self-care journey, she became connected to a non-profit organization called Vital Hearts. The training she received has been instrumental in supporting her career as an oncology nurse. It has inspired her to lead training for others in hopes of positively impacting them with the tools needed to lead a balanced life personally and professionally.Questions Asked:Your professional title is Chemotherapy Specialist Infusion Services. Can you share with our audience what that entails?As you are caring for your patients, what is your experience “showing up” for them on a daily basis and how does that impact your life personally and professionally?Mindfulness: One of your main passions is the idea of mindfulness. What is your interpretation of mindfulness, why is it important and how do you incorporate mindfulness into your practice?You are connected to a non-profit out of Colorado. Can you share what that is, how you are involved, and how it impacts our community?What advice do you have for cancer patients as they move through their treatment, recovery, and healing? What advice do you have for healthcare providers caring for cancer patients as they move through their career? Can you share what resources you have for us that will be displayed in the show notes?Contact Amanda Thomas:[email protected]  Resources: A Pace of Grace: The Virtues of a Sustainable L Are you loving the Test Those Breasts! Podcast? You can show your support by donating to the Test Those Breasts Nonprofit @ https://testthosebreasts.org/donate/ Where to find Jamie:Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Test Those Breasts Facebook Group LinkTree Jamie Vaughn in the News! Thanks for listening! I would appreciate your rating and review where you listen to podcasts!I am not a doctor and not all information in this podcast comes from qualified healthcare providers, therefore may not constitute medical advice. For personalized medical advice, you should reach out to one of the qualified healthcare providers interviewed on this podcast and/or seek medical advice from your own providers .