Beyond the Protocol: What 40 Years at the Bedside Taught One Nurse About Healing

Winston Meikle spent decades as a bedside nurse and nurse administrator before a patient's against-the-odds recovery changed how he thought about healthcare entirely. In this episode, Winston shares the story that reshaped his practice, walks through the love-based, intention-driven approach he now teaches, and makes the case for why healthcare consumers need to be active participants in their own healing, not just recipients of a protocol. This is a conversation about fear, hope, and what it means to bring more of yourself into your own care. SHOW NOTES: Website: Lovingcarepartners.org Get Winson’s book: Poweroflovetheory.com Mobile Lab Services: Mobilelabtecs.com Welcome to the Grapevine Wellness Show. I'm Jolyn — trauma recovery specialist, grief specialist, and guide for those navigating the deep waters of loss, anxiety, depression or emotional pain. Each episode is a safe space to explore healing tools for trauma recovery, grief support techniques, and nervous system regulation strategies — so you can move from surviving to truly living. Whether you’re carrying unresolved grief, managing chronic stress, or feeling stuck in depression, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, you’re not alone. Let’s reclaim your peace — one step at a time. 💜 Subscribe for weekly episodes on trauma-informed care, grief recovery, mental wellness, and somatic healing practices. 📞 Free 15-min. Consultation: (916) 415-8619 🌐 Website: https://grapevineinnerwellness.com 📧 Email: Connect@GrapevineInnerWellness.com 📍 Location: Reno, Nevada | Online Internationally Follow Us: Instagram – @grapevineinnerwellness Facebook – Grapevine Inner Wellness Tiktok - @grapevineinnerwellness Grab Jolyn’s book here: https://tinyurl.com/4kjh3uac You can find the show on all podcast players. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and click the bell to be notified of new videos.