Thriving Nurse

I love seeing you be ambitious with your goals - it's exciting to imagine bigger possibilities and live boldly. But along with massive goals, we need *massive* self-compassion. In this episode, I'm going to help you become more understanding and patient with yourself on your way to success, so you can do more than just check boxes - you can become the type of person who lives the life you're working to create.

Does self-care feel like another task on your to-do list?? One you keep meaning to get to...but...well...you hope you'll get there someday. I get it, self-care used to feel like a burden to me, too...which kind of defeats the purpose, right?! So to simplify self-care join me in this podcast episode to hear what totally changed how I approach self-care. It doesn't have to be so challenging, in fact, self-care can actually be super easy to fit into your life. Wanna learn how? I'll see ya on the episode to tell ya all about it!

Do you ever think things are so off-track there's no point in trying? Maybe your New Year's Resolution didn't last more than a week, or maybe it feels too late in your career to go back to school or switch specialties. If you're feeling this way, I want you to know you can totally hit the "reset" button anytime. It's not too late. Join me in this episode, and let's create the future you want - starting now.

That fact you're listening to the Thriving Nurse podcast tells me quite clearly, you aren't aiming to be a mediocre nurse. No, your goal is to be excellent. To go above and beyond. To be a rockstar. And while it may feel like there are too many roadblocks in your way for you to achieve stellar nurse status, your goal is actually much closer than you realize. Join me today as I coach a lovely Bold Nurse Society member on this very subject, and who knows, maybe you'll have your own "ah-ha!" moments along with her.

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You’ve got grit, you’re resourceful…but that doesn’t mean you need to do everything on your own. While I occasionally try my hand at DIY-ing around my house, you better believe I'd jump at the opportunity to bring Joanna Gaines in to work her magic. And if you want a jaw-dropping transformation in your job, energy level, and happiness, getting expert support is the way to make that happen. Join me in this episode and let's get you on the fast track to redesigning your life.

Does it feel spooky showing up for your shifts? It used to creep me out not knowing what I was in for. Would my patients be pleasant or challenging? Would they be medically stable or tanking? Would my coworkers be in a good mood or grumpy? I didn't know what was coming or how I'd feel through it all. Sound familiar? I know how powerless it can feel, so in this episode, I'm going to help you stop worrying what might pop up during your shift, and instead, reclaim your power to create your own experience.

Is nursing too busy and chaotic for introverts? Will you, as an introvert, have the right personality for the job? Being an introvert myself, I used to wonder these same things, and here's where I've landed - nursing 1000% needs introverts!! Join me in this episode to discover all the amazing qualities that often come naturally to introverts, and then, let's take a look at how you can support yourself, to ensure you feel energized and balanced.

Ever feel like you're running on empty? You've got big things to do - help patients, raise kids, explore the world...and while we often wish we had more time to do it all, I think what we really need is more ENERGY. Or maybe we don't need more, we just need to preserve the energy we do have and use it for what matters most to us. So to help you save your precious energy, today I'm going to help you patch up some places energy may be leaking from your life. Join me for this podcast episode to reclaim that lost energy and give yourself the boost you need to rock your life.

You take your role as a mom seriously - eager to give your children the best opportunities and a beautiful life. That's why mom guilt stings so much! Because you care. Because you're trying. But still, you feel like you're falling short. If you're weighed down by the burden of working-mom guilt, you aren't alone. But though many moms (and dads) feel this way, it's possible to lighten your load. Join me in this episode for a full dose of a self-compassion, as you realize maybe you're giving your kids everything they need and so much more.

You're rushing around from patient to patient, answering call bells, running to bed alarms...and then you look over and see your coworker hanging out on her phone. Ever happened to you? If you're feeling annoyed with that one coworker who never seems to recognize when everyone else is drowning, don't miss this episode. While I can't force your coworker to help out, I can give you all the power you need to make your shift run more smoothly.