It Takes Heart with India Priestley.

What happens when a nurse trades a stable job for a life on the road in a customised Land Cruiser?

In Episode 2, Season 1 of It Takes Heart, hosts Sam Miklos, CEO of cmr, and Kate Coomber, Head of Talent and Employer Branding, explore the inspiring journey of India Priestley, who purchased her “troopie” during the 2020 lockdowns. This episode delves into how her off-grid living setup has enabled her to create a whole new community on the road.

India’s story begins during the unprecedented times of the 2020 lockdowns. Feeling the constraints of a stationary life, she made the bold decision to invest in a Land Cruiser, transforming it into a fully-equipped mobile home. This episode provides a exciting glimpse into her transition from a stable nursing job to a nomadic lifestyle, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way.

Through vivid recounts of hitchhiking adventures and heartwarming patient interactions, India paints a picture of the adaptability and resilience required for remote healthcare roles. Her stories illuminate the deep personal connections formed in smaller communities and the visible impact nurses can make outside of metropolitan hospitals.

A significant portion of the episode focuses on India’s work in remote Indigenous communities. She emphasises the need for cultural sensitivity, respect, and education to bridge communication gaps and foster trust. By respecting the deep connection Indigenous people have with their land, India highlights the importance of understanding and integrating cultural practices into healthcare.

Don’t miss this inspiring new episode of It Takes Heart as we explore the extraordinary life of a nurse on the road.

SpotifyApple Podcasts

More About India’s Charity of Choice: Red Dust

India supports Red Dust, a charity that inspires remote Indigenous communities through a unique ‘community-as-family’ model of health and well-being programs. These programs blend Western health knowledge with traditional cultural knowledges. For over twenty-five years, Red Dust has partnered with community leaders and Elders to build resilience in young people and foster cross-cultural understanding through training and immersion experiences.

Visit www.reddust.org.au for more information.
As India’s charity of choice, cmr will donate $500 to Red Dust.

Subscribe to It Takes Heart

Join us to discover real-life stories of passion and purpose, insight and inspiration from people on the inside and tales that are equal parts heart-warming, heart-wrenching and hilarious.