Beat Nurse Burnout | Holistic Health, Stress, Burnout Prevention

By Shan Wright | Nurse Life Coach, Stress Expert, Christian Mom Mentor, Holistic Nurse, SpeakerAlternative Health Health & Fitness Religion & Spirituality Christianity Education Self-Improvement

Beat Nurse Burnout | Holistic Health, Stress, Burnout Prevention episodes

January 20 213/ Why You’re Still Exhausted Even When You Rest: The 3 Hidden Fatigues Nurses Carry
Hey friend, Today we're talking about something I know you're feeling — that bone-deep exhaustion that doesn't go away with a day off or even a vacation.
If you're a nurse or caregiver who keeps showing up, keeps performing, keeps pushing through... but inside you're running on empty? This episode is for you.
We're diving into three types of fatigue that are slowly draining your body, overwhelming your mind, and leading you straight toward burnout: Compassion Fatigue, Decision Fatigue, and High-Functioning Fatigue.
And here's what I want you to know upfront: Fatigue is a warning sign. It's your body's check engine light. And today, we're going to talk about what's really happening physiologically, why you can't just push through it, and most importantly — how to recover with faith-based, holistic practices that actually work.
So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's get real about what's going on in your body.

Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……

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💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
32 min
January 13212/ Burnt Out and Spiritually Empty: A Real Journey from Trauma to True Healing [ Part 1: with Ondrea Lynn]
Hi Sweet friend,
Today’s episode is tender, powerful, and real.
If you’re a nurse or healthcare professional who has been:
Spiritually curious but still searching
Carrying unhealed trauma beneath a capable exterior
Exploring “spiritual things” but feeling unsettled or empty
Or quietly wondering if there’s more to faith than what you’ve experienced

This conversation is for you.
My guest today, Ondrea Lynn, courageously shares her story — one marked by sexual and emotional trauma, deep spiritual hunger, and a long road of searching for healing in all the wrong places. Like so many helpers, she wanted relief. She wanted peace. She wanted freedom from the pain she carried in her body and soul.
But the paths she took — including occult practices and counterfeit spiritual solutions — only left her more bound… until she encountered Jesus.

Ondrea is a speaker and author of the book, ‘The Christian Women’s Weight Loss Victory Plan (How to Defeat the Enemy and Transform Your Body).’ Ondrea has helped thousands of women reach their personal health and wellness goals and improve their physical and nutritional health, as well as their emotional and spiritual well-being. She is a graduate of the Institute of Integrated Nutrition, affiliated with the Teachers College at Columbia University, some of her certifications include, NASM fitness trainer, behavioral change specialist, and self-sabotage coach. Her efforts in health & wellness have been featured in an article and on the cover of Woman’s World Magazine. She appeared as a personal trainer on Lifetime television’s Mission Makeover. Her ‘Christian Women’s Weight Loss’ podcast is currently ranking top 3% globally. Ondrea is passionate about helping Christian women lose weight and gain health so they can rise up in the Kingdom and take action on the assignment God has called them to do.
And as nurses, we are often exposed to suffering, death, and spiritual questions daily — yet we rarely have space to talk about our own souls. This episode gently invites you to pause and ask:
What am I actually seeking?
And where am I going to find it?
Whether you’re listening for yourself, or because you know someone who needs this testimony, I pray this story meets you exactly where you are.
Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……
WITH ONDREA:
The Christian Women's Weight Loss Podcast
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ondrealynn/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodyandsoulbyondrea
Website: www.ondrealynn.com
Email: [email protected]
Freebie: Guide to win the spiritual battle in weight loss
www.ondrealynn.com/win

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
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🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
30 min
January 09 211/ How to Choose Rest, Not Survival [Breathe & Be Still Series]
Hi Nurse friend,

What if you made this the year of REST. What if you looked at the new year as an opportunity to come out of survival mode.
Nursing trains us to survive. Push through. Power on. Handle it. Keep going.
And while survival may get you through a shift, it is not meant to be your way of life.
God did not create you to live in constant urgency. He created you for peace.
Survival mode keeps your nervous system on high alert. It tells your body that danger is everywhere. That slowing down isn’t safe. That rest can wait.
Rest is not a reward for finishing everything. Rest is an invitation.
And choosing rest doesn’t mean you stop caring. It means you stop abandoning yourself and actually care for you.
So today’s breath prayer is simple — and powerful. It's based on the verse....

“He makes me lie down in green pastures; He restores my soul.” — Psalm 23:2–3

Let’s take one deep inhale… And a long, slow exhale. Inhale peace… Exhale tension.

3 min :
Inhale: I choose rest.
Exhale: Not survival.
Press play on this episode and breathe with me.
Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
Take the Free QUIZ

🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
14 min
January 06 210/ Epiphany: Let's Beat Nurse Burnout Together!
Hi Nurse friend,

This episode is MY EPIPHANY on Epiphany. This podcast is rebranding and today I will tell you why!

If you are not a nurse…listen…and stick around! You will see why.

Here’s what you can expect from the podcast from here on out:
✨ Conversations with nursing and wellness experts
✨ Real stories of burnout, healing, and restoration
✨ Faith-based, science-backed tools you can actually use
✨ Simple, sustainable solutions to help you recover from burnout—without quitting nursing unless God leads you there
✨ Honest conversations about identity, boundaries, nervous-system care, and what it looks like to live whole inside a demanding career
And if this podcast has helped you—even a little—I want to ask a few things of you:
🤍 Share the show with a nurse who needs it
🤍 Follow me on Instagram and join our Facebook community, where we go deeper together
🤍 And if you’re ready for real change, I’ve officially launched The Bold Blueprint with nurse-specific bonuses—designed for the woman who’s tired of surviving and ready to live aligned
There’s also a free Stress Assessment waiting for you—so you can see if The Bold Blueprint is the right next step for this season. Right now, it’s part of a New Year special through January 31st.

And one more thing—I want to ask of you: help me launch this rebrand!
Over on Facebook and Instagram, I’m sharing a launch post. Tag a nurse in the comments to be entered into a giveaway for a custom family portrait—a $150 value— Our families are most of our WHY's and I would be honored to make you a cherished keepsake.

Lastly, come tell me your epiphany on instagram, in the facebook community, or email!
Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
Take the Free QUIZ

🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
17 min
December 30, 2025209/ 4 Questions You Must Ask For Less Stress & More Energy in 2026
Hey there, beautiful soul.

I am so grateful you're here for our final episode of 2025. Can you believe it? Another year is coming to a close, and today we're going to do something really special together.
We're not just going to recap the year—we're going to reflect on it in a way that will actually propel you forward into 2026 with intention, clarity, and renewed energy. Because here's the thing: reflection isn't just about looking back. It's about mining your experiences for gold, for wisdom nuggets, for those insights that help you grow into the woman, the mother, the caregiver, the person you're meant to be.

In this episode we work through 4 main questions (plus a BONUS):
What worked in 2025?
What didn't work?
What do I need more of? Less of?
When did I feel most like myself?
Action Steps to take:
Title your 2025 with a main title and subtitle
Complete your Energy Audit (draw line, list energy-givers and energy-drainers)
Decide what you're taking into 2026
Make a plan to increase energy producers
Set goals to eliminate or manage energy drainers
As a gift to you, I am offering to work though any of those action steps together!
Book for your complimentary session today!

Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
Take the Free QUIZ

🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
20 min
December 23, 2025 208/ Stressed For Time? STOP Managing it! [with Lissa Figgins]
Hi Sweet Caregiver,
Who wants more time…Who doesn’t??! And for a myriad of reasons.

But, that is THE biggest stressor all time and we have a guest today who will help us create more of it!
Lissa Figgins is a recovering Busy-ness owner who UN-hurried her heart, finally letting go of her addiction to controlling time, multitasking, and always doing. Now her mission as a Scaling Strategist is helping Christian women business owners scale their revenue (+ results) by scaling time. Instead of just managing time, she teaches how to multiply the 24 hours you are entrusted each day so that time is no longer your biggest obstacle, but your greatest opportunity! Lissa loves walking & talking, traveling & planning, reading & leading…plus lots of dark coffee + dark chocolate.
And most importantly she speaks the truth: YOU. HAVE. TIME.

Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……
With LISSA:

The REDEEM Her Time Podcast https://redeemhertime.com/podcast
FB https://www.facebook.com/lissa.figgins
https://redeemertime.com
[email protected]
The Productive + Profitable CEO Private Podcast https://redeemhertime.com/hours

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
Take the Free QUIZ

🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
35 min
December 16, 2025207/ The Sneaky Stressor that is Stealing Your Presence. 6 Ways to get it Back!
Hey there, beautiful soul.

Today we're talking about something that affects every single one of us, but especially my nurse mamas out there who are grinding through those 12-hour shifts.
We're talking about pain.
Pain is stealing from you. It's stealing your presence. It's stealing your joy. It's stealing your ability to be fully there for your patients, your kids, and your spouse.
And I'm not just talking about the physical toll. I'm talking about the mental and emotional weight that chronic pain adds to an already burnt-out healthcare worker.
Let's dive into this conversation about the hidden cost of pain and what we can actually do about it. 6 simple, practical tips!

Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……

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Forrest Frank - Christian music artist (story about back pain and focusing on Jesus)
Biblical reference: Peter walking on water (Matthew 14:22-33)

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
Take the Free QUIZ

🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
22 min
December 09, 2025206/ Stressed & on Autopilot? 4 Hidden Ways It’s Hijacking Your Holidays!
Hey Mama friend,

You know what's stressful most Christmases?? Gift giving!! But does it have to be?? I did an amazing episode with author, Jenna Michael last year- Check out episode #125 if you are feeling that stress.

Now the reason it can be stressful is because when we are in high pressure situations- the deadline of Christmas day- we go into autopilot. These are our natural ways to function for our nervous system to protect and keep our bodies safe. BUT- just because it's natural, doesn't mean it's GOOD. I want to talk about the 4 ways anxiety shows up in a very busy season- like Christmas and what to do about it.
So today, I'm going to help you identify YOUR specific autopilot anxiety response, and then I'm going to give you five practical ways to disrupt it and respond better—even in the middle of the Christmas crazy.
In this episode:
The 4 autopilot anxiety responses: conflict, distance, over/under-functioning, projection
5 steps to disrupt your anxiety patterns
The Know/Do prayer framework
The Courageous Faith Method
How to honor your word through the 4-step integrity process
Resources mentioned:
The Bold Blueprint 6-month group coaching program
Instagram: @theshanwright
Email: [email protected]
Want more?
Book a free stress assessment
Take the "Am I in Burnout?" quiz
Join the Holistic Moms community

Please share this episode with everyone who needs a little more peace this season! 🩵

Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
Take the Free QUIZ

🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
28 min
December 05, 2025 205/ Emmanuel, With Me in the Stress [ Breathe & Be Still Series ]
Hey Nurse friend,

Take a deep breath. You made it here, and that alone shows how much your soul is craving a moment of peace.
If you are listening as a nurse who is exhausted—emotionally, physically, spiritually—I want you to know this: You are not alone. You’re not failing. And your feelings are valid.
Christmas can feel heavy when you’re the one holding everyone else together.
But today, you get to be held.
This breath prayer is your reset.
A moment to slow down, reconnect, and remember the truth:
Emmanuel—God with us. God with you.
Wherever you are—maybe driving home from a shift, on your couch, or getting ready for work—let your shoulders soften. Unclench your jaw.Feel your breath settle.
Let’s take one deep inhale…
And a long, slow exhale.
Again…
Inhale peace…
Exhale tension.
Your nervous system is safe here.
Your body is allowed to rest here.

verse:
In Matthew 1:23 it says: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and They will call Him Emmanuel, which means God with us.”
Talk to God in this time- make this your prayer. Notice what thoughts come in these 3 minutes, what feelings arise, what each word feels like as it comes out of your mouth. Meditate on these words. If possible, place one hand on your heart.

3 min :
Inhale: Emmanuel
Exhale: You are with me

Please share this episode with everyone who needs a little more peace this season! 🩵

Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
Take the Free QUIZ

🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉Holistic Care for Nurse Burnout
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
11 min
December 02, 2025 204/ Stress Eating? Get to Root of Your Food Cravings [ Part 2 with Dr. H]
Hey Nurse friend,

Dr.Jessie is back for Part 2 of our conversation about the weight loss roller coaster.
Through her own story and working with many clients, she has discovered the 5 most common root causes of food cravings!

If you ever have used food to ease the stress of life….actually, I KNOW you have walked in the break room mid shift and given into the treats a time or two, this is for you!

Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer is the physician founder of Well Empowered, where she guides people in overcoming weight struggles, digestive distress, acne, and hormonal chaos using data-driven natural medicine. She believes your body wants to heal and created Well Empowered with one mission: Providing people with the solutions + resolutions they need to thrive - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Through marrying root-cause science with heart-centered healing, Dr. H educates her clients on what’s at the source of their symptoms and guides them in a customized journey towards sustainable elevated and elevating health.
Shalom Shalom,
Xx, Shan
……CONNECT……

With Dr. Jessie:
Mini-Mondays at Well Empowered
IG @WellEmpowered
FB @YouWellEmpowered
YouTube @WellEmpoweredHealth
WellEmpowered.com
[email protected] OR [email protected]
Freebie: 30-minute complimentary consult
Schedule via link below and be sure to write "Holistic Moms" on your form to claim an additional (surprise) free gift!
https://www.wellempowered.com/contact/

Are you in burnout or just stressed??
Take the Free QUIZ

🎁 I’m offering a Free Stress Assessment Session.
Together, in 60 minutes, we’ll:
✔ Identify your current stress level
✔ Discover the root causes of that stress
✔ And map out your next best step to reduce it
No pressure. No shame. Just honest support and practical guidance. You don’t have to keep living in survival mode.🗓 Click the link https://calendly.com/theshanwright/stress-coaching to book your free stress assessment.
💖The Kitchen Sink of Physical Wellness
🙌The Bold Blueprint : group coaching program
🗓️FREE Stress Assessment
🎉 Join the Courageous Village
🥳 FREE Belief Poem for Kids

Disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living.
24 min

About Beat Nurse Burnout | Holistic Health, Stress, Burnout Prevention

From the publisher's feed

Are you an exhausted nurse running on empty? Do you feel irritable after every shift, emotionally numb, or like you're just surviving instead of thriving? Maybe you're a night shift nurse who can't sleep, a bedside nurse drowning in documentation, or a healthcare mom who feels like she's failing everyone.

You want work-life balance, but it feels impossible. You crave connection with God, quality time with your spouse and kids, and just five minutes of peace—but patience and presence seem out of reach after another exhausting shift. You know you need self-care, but you're so depleted from caring for everyone else that you don't even know where to start.

Sound familiar? You might not realize it yet, but you're experiencing nurse burnout—or heading there fast.

You're in the right place, and you're not alone.

I'm Shan Wright—wife, mom to 4, Registered Nurse, and Holistic Nurse Coach. I've been where you are: burnt out at bedside, struggling with postpartum anxiety, feeling disconnected from God and my family, and wondering if this exhausting cycle was just "how it is" for nurses. After burning out in bedside nursing, I realized I couldn't pour from an empty cup. I sought the Prince of PEACE and charted my way to whole-body wellness through simple, faith-based holistic practices—and I'm excited to share them with you!

On this podcast, you'll discover how to:

Overcome high-functioning fatigue and stop just surviving shift to shift

Set boundaries without guilt at work and home

Manage nursing stress so work doesn't hijack your home life

Process emotions through faith-based practices instead of suppressing them

Create sustainable self-care that doesn't feel like another task

Build emotional resilience to handle difficult patients and workplace drama

Find work-life balance that actually works for 12-hour shifts

Reclaim your energy, peace, and purpose beyond the badge

Experience joy by embracing your identity in Christ—not just as a nurse

Let's get our heads out of the medication cart and never-ending charting and courageously navigate this nursing journey TOGETHER!

Go ahead—heat up that coffee (again), clock out mentally, and let's chat, Nurse!

God's got this. New episodes every week.

CONNECT:
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.theshanwright.com
INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/theshanwright/
FB COMMUNITY: bit.ly/courageousvillage

DISCLAIMER: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living. As healthcare professionals, we know the difference—this is about YOUR wellness, not patient care protocols.