‘Burnout’ isn’t just a buzzword in health care, it’s a crisis. In Episode 33 of "The Empathic Leader" podcast, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller sits down with registered nurse, entrepreneur, and founder of the Nomadic Nurse Network, Melanie Boulerice.

Together, they explore the realities of health care systems in both the U.S. and Quebec, Canada. Plus, the devastating cycle of “do more with less,” and how burnout erodes not only professional well-being but also patient care. Melanie shares her own story of burning out early in her career, why she founded Nomadic Nurse Network, and how she’s building a community of health care professionals dedicated to restoring empathy, balance, and sustainability in the field.

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About Melanie:

Melanie Boulerice is a registered nurse, serial entrepreneur, and owner of Nomadic Nurse Network Inc. Based in Montreal as a travel nurse, she is also a passionate advocate for health care professionals navigating the challenges of modern medicine.

Through her work, Melanie shines a light on the realities of burnout and the role empathy plays in preventing it, sparking conversations that too often get overlooked. She uses her podcast and community platform to bring people together—nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals who are experiencing burnout or seeking a supportive space to heal and rebuild.

Driven by a mission to transform health care culture, Melanie blends her frontline experience with entrepreneurial vision to create connection, awareness, and solutions for those who give so much of themselves in service of others.

► About Dr. Robinson-Winemiller:

What do empathy and a treadmill have in common? Both need action to deliver results.

Quiet quitting. Resenteeism. Post-pandemic stress. AI. Modern leaders face challenges unimaginable in the past, and the pace of change is relentless. The old command-and-control leadership style is obsolete. Leaders today must evolve or risk irrelevance. But leadership now goes beyond dashboards and spreadsheets—so, what’s the answer?

Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is the answer. With over 20 years of leadership experience, two doctorates (including one focused on empathy in leadership), an MBA, and multiple certifications in change management and DEI, she helps leaders achieve greater profits, retention, productivity, and innovation.

Her mission? To elevate leadership through the often-overlooked power of EQ and empathy. As a coach and consultant, Melissa draws on expertise, data-driven insights, and proven results to guide leaders through today’s complexities.

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