ICU Nurse: What I Learned about Dying | Megan Titcomb

What are the lessons about living and dying that stick with an ICU nurse for life? Megan Titcomb shares the challenges of navigating the survival-focused medical system, the importance of listening to one's intuition about when it’s time to "call it," and her own journey transitioning career paths. The episode highlights the beauty and courage in facing mortality honestly and using that awareness as a catalyst to experience life fully.

⚕️Why navigating the healthcare system requires understanding about its survival-driven mindset.

❤️‍🩹What to do to prepare for unexpected illness or death (for you and the people you love)

🌻How an ICU Nurse lives after being around illness & death for years

👉Key points

(01:10) Introducing Megan Titcomb: A Journey from ICU Nurse to Life Coach

(03:03) The Realities of Nursing and Burnout

(04:41) Transitioning to Coaching: Finding New Purpose

(05:44) Defining Holistic Nursing

(07:44) Experiences in the ICU During COVID

(09:16) The Importance of Accepting Mortality

(12:35) Navigating the Medical System and End-of-Life Decisions

(22:43) Living in Alignment: Coaching for a Fulfilled Life

(30:25) Introduction to Dr. Irvin Yalom's Work

(31:36) Transition to Physical Wellness Coaching

(34:18) Personal Growth Through RV Renovation

(35:15) Facing Fears and Building Confidence

(40:55) The Nomadic Community Experience

(43:59) Reflections on Alternative Lifestyles

(49:10) Future Plans and Affirmations

(54:55) Closing Remarks and Gratitude

⚡️Megan’s answer to: What does living your most alive life mean to you?

It means living a life that is in line with my values and not a life of fear or hiding my true self. It means embracing the fact that one day I will die and I want to be prepared for that in both the logistical ways ("having affairs in order") and emotional and spiritual ways.

I've had many experiences with death throughout my life, each shaping my beliefs around it. A few particularly profound moments during my time working in the hospital have stood out, offering me great comfort and deepening my understanding.

About Megan Titcomb

Megan is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Yoga teacher, and Certified Critical Care nurse. For years, I've straddled the divide between conventional medicine and holistic healing. Unfortunately, these worlds often operate independently. My passion is bridging that gap. I'm dedicated to helping others navigate the complex world of Western medicine while uncovering their own inner compass, allowing them to make informed life (and end-of-life) choices. Thus empowering them to live a more purposeful life that honors them and their uniqueness.

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RV Life, Entrepreneur, & Your Big Dreams →

Hi! I'm Kate Manser, The Inspirer. I have been living in my 1992 RV for the past 3 years but this year, I've picked my favorite weird town to stay in for awhile. Here's how it's going, how I make money as an entrepreneur, & where to get the best, cheapest white boards. ;)

Most importantly, I share my 5-year plan of big dreams to inspire you to take yours even more seriously.

Be Alive with Kate Manser: Life Update & Big Dreams

Pretend we’re having coffee together and put this ep on while you’re doing dishes or putting your makeup on.

Especially as a single person who lives alone and doesn’t own a TV, I love putting on long-form podcast content in the background for some company. :)

In this episode of Be Alive, I’m sharing a life update peppered with good humor & useful tips and perspectives like:

🔑What is object permanence & do you have a deficiency?

🔑Where to get the cheapest, biggest whiteboards

🔑1 thing they don’t tell you about RV life

🔑What, exactly, does Kate do again?

🔑The importance of thinking about your life as a process of creation AND destruction

🔑My biggest dreams for the next 5 years

00:00 Introduction and Life Update

00:38 My New Office & Where to Get the Best, Cheapest White Boards

01:42 What Does Kate Do?

03:56 Change my Mind: Discomfort = Aliveness

04:51 1 Thing They Don’t Tell You about RV Life

06:11 Flavors of ADD & Productivity

08:14 Humility of Living in Marfa, Texas

17:58 Coaching and Personal Growth

24:35 Future Plans and Big Dreams

32:53 Conclusion: What’s YOUR big dream?

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Courage & Living Alive →

For when you need a boost! MOVE BEYOND overthinking and waiting to be 100% ready...there is something in this episode that will help you feel braver and inspire you to take the next step in the direction you want to go.

00:00 Introduction to Living an Alive Life

00:38 Defining Fulfillment and Aliveness

02:04 The Role of Courage and Fear

03:32 Cultivating Courage

07:04 Mindset Shifts and Neuroscience

11:16 Building Confidence Through Courage

12:09 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action

16:07 Inspiring Others with Your Courage

19:10 Destruction and Creation on the Path to Courage

22:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

23:26 Closing Remarks and Resources

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