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In honor of World Mental Health Day, Jenny gets real about the mental load caregivers carry — and why self-care is not selfish. Whether you’re a nurse, family caregiver, or simply navigating your own mental health challenges, this episode is a compassionate and empowering reminder: you are more than your struggles.

Jenny reflects on her 20-year journey in hospice care and shares insights on identity, burnout, and how to reconnect with what makes you you. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by your role or identified too closely with a diagnosis, this is the message you need to hear.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to separate your identity from a diagnosis
• Why caregiving roles often lead to unacknowledged burnout
• The slippery slope of self-neglect (and how to reverse it)
• How to bring the right parts of yourself to the forefront
• What you can do this week to nurture your mental health

🎧 Listen now and share this with someone who needs a reminder that their story isn’t over.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like there’s never enough time, I’ve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. It’s packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needs—without guilt—so you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.com 

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