# The Power of Storytelling in Healthcare with Mary Ellen Miller

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Podcast: [Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982)
Published: 2026-06-11T06:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://beyondthemask.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-storytelling-in-healthcare-with-mary-ellen-miller/
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## Resource

Every healthcare professional carries a story. Some are inspiring. Some are heartbreaking. Some quietly shape who we become as clinicians, educators, leaders, and people. But what happens when those stories are never told? In this episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon and guest co-host Laura L. Ardizzone, MS, MBA, DNP, CRNA welcome nurse educator, author, and storyteller Mary Ellen Miller, PhD, RN, PHNA-BC for a powerful conversation about narrative medicine, reflective writing, grief, healing, and the courage it takes to share personal experiences with the world. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🩺 Narrative medicine reminds us that listening to patients' stories is just as important as clinical expertise. ✍️ Reflective writing and journaling can help healthcare professionals process difficult experiences and avoid carrying them alone. ❤️ Many forms of grief often go unrecognized and unspoken. 🚀 Sharing your story takes courage, but perseverance through rejection can create meaningful impact for people facing similar challenges. Join Sharon at the Nurse Anesthesia Update in the Bahamas: https://www.nurseanesthetist.com/events/nurse+anesthesia+update+2026/ Get a copy of Secret Sorrow: https://nongrandparent.com/ About our guest co-host: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/laura-ardizzone Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Want to get CE Credit for listening? Go here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/special-announcement-ce-credt/ Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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