Lesley Barr has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years working in the United Kingdom and Australia (Victoria and Western Australia). She is a nurse academic and podcast creator with significant senior nursing and managerial experience in correctional and public health. Her PhD research foci was on forensic mental health nursing, with a specific focus on reducing restrictive practices. Lesley has demonstrated a strong publication record in high-impact journals and has presented her research internationally. In addition, Lesley creates educational podcasts, using generative AI that support evidence-based practices.