The Dignity of Accountability with Michelle Bernabe

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In this conversation, Michelle Bernabe shares her journey from being a Columbia-trained nurse to her experiences in psychiatric emergency rooms and prisons. She emphasizes the importance of dignity in healthcare, the need for accountability in relationships, and the implications of cancel culture. Michelle discusses how moral health is intertwined with physical health and the necessity of community for healing. She advocates for a contemplative approach to understanding one's role in accountability and the importance of learning these processes to foster healthier relationships and societies.

• Resources
• Michelle Bernabe on LinkedIn
• Moral Health
• We Will Not Cancel Us by adrienne marie brown
• 32BJ Health Fund
• The Dignity Lab: Restorative Justice with Dan Green

Takeaways

• Michelle's journey into nursing was shaped by her experiences in psychiatric emergency rooms.
• Dignity in healthcare is crucial for both patients and providers.
• Accountability is more than just saying sorry; it involves taking steps to prevent harm.
• Shame can be a teacher and lead to personal growth.
• The healthcare system often lacks accountability, affecting patient care.
• Cancel culture can be seen as a form of exile, lacking rehabilitation.
• Community is essential for health and healing.
• Moral health impacts physical health; accountability is fundamental.
• Individuals must engage in self-reflection to understand their role in accountability.
• Learning accountability processes is vital for personal and societal growth.

Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.

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