The Helene Series | Episode 17 - Amanda Watts, Burnsville Field Hospital

This episode is part of The Helene Series, focused on stories of resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.Imagine being a nurse, volunteering at a field hospital after Helene. You're prepared to treat injuries—but nothing can prepare you for the emotional weight of what people are carrying.Amanda didn’t just tend to wounds—she listened to stories of loss, held space for grief, and did what she could to help people start healing, inside and out.In this episode, she shares what it was like to show up for others while holding back her own heartbreak.Guest's site:https://www.mountainstrong828.com/field-hospital-project