# The Nurse Who Stopped Following Orders: Stepping Outside the System with Host Bethany Shipley #175

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Podcast: [Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heal-yourself-with-sarah-dawkins-7521850)
Published: 2026-05-28T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This podcast episode features a powerful role reversal as host Sarah Dawkins, author of Heal Yourself and a registered nurse, steps into the interviewee seat. Guest host Bethany Shipley explores Sarah’s journey from the front lines of cardiothoracic nursing to becoming a global advocate for natural self-healing. Episode Overview Sarah spent years on the front lines of surgery, surrounded by the best medicine money could buy. But while she was saving lives, her own body was falling apart. Psoriasis, depression, PTSD and chronic pain. Sarah didn't just find a new prescription, she found a new path. Meet Sarah Dawkins: The nurse who stopped following orders, defied her training and healed herself. We’re diving into the "crisis of conscience" that changed everything. Why Listen? If you have ever felt "sick and tired of being sick and tired," this episode offers a roadmap of hope. Sarah’s story proves that healing isn't just for a "special" few, it is a possibility for anyone willing to listen to their body and step outside their comfort zone. Key Topics & Timestamps 02:10 The specific 2005 encounter in a Florida hospital that challenged Sarah’s beliefs about pharmaceuticals. 02:54 Navigating a deep depression and the "crisis of conscience" while working in cardiothoracic surgery. 03:53 Why Sarah hid her book for 5 years and how she eventually gathered 74 contributors to provide "social proof" that healing happens. 07:01 The moment Sarah was reported to the nursing board for sharing her natural thyroid healing journey. 09:42 A list of the physical conditions Sarah healed, from psoriasis and acid reflux to chronic joint pain and PTSD. 12:06 An honest look at bulimia, emotional eating, and how "disgust" became a catalyst for change. 18:05 Sarah’s simple rule: "If I don't buy…

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