Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose expands the podcast's focus beyond nursing associates, delving into broader healthcare topics. Each episode features expert guests, real stories, and in-depth discussions on health policies, innovations, and cross-discipline insights. The Extra Dose enriches the main show, offering a comprehensive view of healthcare for professionals and listeners interested in the field’s evolving landscape.
Just A Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose
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Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose expands the podcast's focus beyond nursing associates, delving into broader healthcare topics. Each episode features expert guests, real stories, and in-depth discussions on health policies, innovations, and cross-discipline insights. The Extra Dose enriches the main show, offering a comprehensive view of healthcare for professionals and listeners interested in the field’s evolving landscape.
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Recent Episodes
December 31, 2025
Reflection, Resolution & Looking Ahead — A New Year’s Eve Conversation
<p>In this New Year’s Eve episode of Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose, we reflect on the personal impact of false allegations and what it takes to move forward after harm is caused.</p><p>Our guest shares her lived experience of being falsely accused online, the emotional toll it took, and how the situation was ultimately resolved through dialogue, accountability, and apology. The conversation centres on truth, reflection, forgiveness, and the human cost of public accusations — without speculation or sensationalism.</p><p>We close the episode by looking ahead to 2026, carrying lessons forward, and finishing with a lighter New Year’s Eve moment.</p><p>This episode discusses personal experiences of false allegations and their emotional impact. Some listeners may find this difficult, so please take care while listening.</p><p></p>
December 23, 2025
Leadership Beyond the Job Title
<p>In this engaging conversation, Dr. Sally Pezaro shares her journey from midwifery to academia, discussing the challenges and opportunities within the field. </p><p>She emphasizes the importance of professional identity, leadership, and the role of technology in midwifery practice. The discussion also touches on gender equity, intersectionality, and the need for midwives to evolve and advocate for themselves and their patients. Dr. Pezaro highlights the significance of collaboration and the potential for midwives to make a difference both within and outside the NHS.</p>
September 12, 2025
Mentorship, Advocacy, and Midwifery in Zambia
<p>In this episode of Just A Sharp Scratch, Kachusha Nkosha shares her inspiring journey into midwifery, discussing her motivations, the challenges she faced, and her initiatives aimed at improving midwifery practices in Zambia. </p><p>She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, evidence-based practices, and the need for midwives to advocate for their roles in healthcare. Kachusha also reflects on her TED Talk experience and the significance of continuous guidance in midwifery. </p><p>The conversation highlights the current challenges facing midwives in Zambia, including employment issues and the need for policy changes, while also looking forward to the future of midwifery and the role of technology in healthcare.</p>
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