You Don't Need Healing: Emotional Independence with an ICU Nurse | Jesseca Banchy

Emotional independence, according to former ICU nurse turned coach Jesseca Banchy, means learning to manage your own anxiety, anger and self-worth internally, instead of handing that job to other people, relationships, or things you own."Self-improvement is a whole crock of shit. Psychology is a whole crock of shit. It's all about getting to a level of being seen as good enough." — Jesseca Banchy"It's okay to have temper tantrums. We need to have more temper tantrums. We need to scream and cry more often." — Jesseca BanchyJesseca spent nearly a decade nursing in ICU and critical care, including her current post at a small Tucson hospital that treats both civilians and shackled prison inmates, and she talks candidly about what that work has taught her about compassion, boundaries, and seeing people as more than the worst thing they've done. She and Philippa get into how Jesseca protects her own energy on shift, the near-fatal accident at 19 that got her sober, her belief that everyone has "their own planet," and why she thinks being weird is a form of courage. The conversation closes with Jesseca's other project, Compost Cultura, and why she thinks fixing the planet starts with fixing our relationship to trash.Jesseca Banchy is a semi-retired ICU registered nurse, founder of Magnetic Soul Healing (holistic coaching in emotional independence for women) and Compost Cultura (composting and waste-reduction education), and is currently pursuing a PhD in Metaphysical Science.Connect with Jesseca Banchy:🌐 magneticsoulhealing.org🌐 compostcultura.orgWelcome to the Journey to Purpose Podcast — your guide to personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and finding meaning. Hosted by Philippa Bagley, each episode features in-depth interviews with inspiring thought leaders, therapists, coaches, and everyday people who have overcome addiction, trauma, financial hardship, and burnout to build purposeful lives.Whether you're seeking direction in your career, healing from past struggles, building resilience, or exploring spirituality, this personal development podcast delivers practical insights and transformational wisdom. Topics include: personal growth, healing and therapy, entrepreneurship, financial independence, mindfulness, spirituality, overcoming adversity, life coaching, and authentic living.Join our growing community of listeners discovering their life's purpose. New episodes every week.If you like what you hear, don't forget to follow, review and subscribe