How I Got Here Hotline 🎙️

Hi, I'm Kiki Mattress, CRNA, host of the How I Got Here podcast.

You may remain completely anonymous. If you'd like us to know who you are, you can include your first name in your recording, but it's entirely your choice.

Recording 1: The Struggle
(Up to 5 minutes)

Every story has a beginning. Tell us about the season of your life or career when you knew something had to change.

You can answer one or more of these prompts:

• I knew something had to change when...
• My lowest point as a nurse or healthcare professional was...
• The moment everything shifted in my life or career was...

There are no right or wrong answers. Speak from the heart and share as much or as little as you're comfortable with.

Recording 2: The Transformation
(Up to 5 minutes)

Now tell us what happened next. Share how your experience changed you and what you've learned along the way.

You can answer one or more of these prompts:

• What I lost was... What I gained was...
• Looking back, I got here because...
• To anyone going through this now, I'd say...

Your story doesn't have to be perfect. The most meaningful stories are honest, authentic, and told in your own words.