Finding Bliss after Burnout

In this episode, Michelle catches up with former client Kobi, who went from being a burnt-out nurse on the verge of suicide to running her own coaching business and living on a farm. They chat about fear, guilt, taking small steps, and what happens when you finally put yourself first.

Connect with Kobi:

• Instagram: @kobi_pollack
• Podcast: Hold It All
• Facebook

Nursing feels like the biggest love-hate relationship - giving you deep purpose while simultaneously draining your energy. If you've ever wondered how something so fulfilling can also feel like it's destroying you, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my SHIFT Framework - the exact 5-step process that took me from stage 12 burnout to complete alignment in 12 months. Learn how to assess if your work aligns with your values, energy, and nervous system, and discover why being told to "be more resilient" isn't the answer. This isn't about quitting nursing - it's about reclaiming the YOU who used to love it.

Ready to make the shift? My new Aligned Nurse Method course is now available for just $97 (usually $297). Click here to join --> https://go.thehealthyhappynurse.com/the-aligned-nurse-short-course

"The Human Design Reading That Changed Everything"

In this episode, I share how discovering I'm a Manifester in Human Design completely transformed my understanding of myself and my nursing career. For years, I thought something was wrong with me - I couldn't keep up like my colleagues and craved solitude when others seemed energized. Learning about my non-sacral energy type finally gave me permission to honor my natural cycles of bursts and rest. I'll share the 5 ways I now honor my Manifester energy and how this knowledge helped me transition from emergency nursing to full-time coaching. If you've ever felt "different" or struggled with energy management, this episode might just be the permission slip you need to embrace who you're truly designed to be.

Now offering limited Human Design readings - DM me "human design" on Instagram @michellegordon_coach to learn more!

In this episode, I'm opening up about the heavy three months I've been holding—losing my mother-in-law after 30 years and advocating for my own mum through a broken healthcare system. My daily rituals and nervous system tools have been my lifeline, but I've realised I can't keep going at this pace. I'm closing The Health and Happiness Formula until later this year and heading to Italy and Paris with my family—a trip that's been on my vision board for three years. I refuse to step on that plane feeling burnt out. What do you need to step back from to make your own quantum leap forward?

Lie #1 - I just need a holiday and I'll feel better

Lie #2 - Maybe I just need another job

Lie #3 - I can afford to invest in myself right now

Lie #4 - I don't have time to slow down

Lie #5 - This is just the way nursing is, I should be able to handle it

Join the Love Your Life Challenge Here: https://go.thehealthyhappynurse.com/love-your-life-challenge-july-2025

In this episode I'm talking wth Georgia Ann. She is a health coach, solo mum and founder of GA Wellness, where she helps busy women build Small Steps for Lasting Change. Creator of the science-backed HNSF Method (Hydration, Nutrition, Self-Care, Fitness), Georgia brings an authentic approach to wellness which is grounded in real life, family values and sustainable habits. With over 20 years experience in the fitness industry, she blends lived experience, actionable tips and community-driven support to empower women to feel stronger, calmer and more like themselves.

Journal Prompts from this episode

1. If I gave myself bold permission to live the life I truly desire, what would it look like? 
2. What limiting beliefs or resistance came up as I wrote that? 
3. Where do I feel I still need to earn my worth?
4. What can I release today in order to step closer to this version of me?

Journal Prompts from this episode

#1: What are my top three values and am I living in alignment with them right now? 

#2: How does my energy feel lately drained expanded inspired or heavy?

#3: Where in my life or work do I feel out of alignment and what might need to shift?

In this episode Dani and I talk about how she reclaimed her life by trusting herself and living by her values.

In this episode we talk about why it feels so hard to slow down (especially as a nurse).

Also I highly reccomened you check out the book, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk