If you have ever found yourself asking, "is this career I have built really the one I want?" then this episode is meant for you! We are digging into how to make difficult decisions in your career that align with your values, managing your time when you are juggling a million things, and finding yourself when you feel like you have lost who you are in this profession. Karen Hart has been a nurse for almost 24 years and has managed to build a career that actually feels aligned, even when the pivots have been hard to make. From the ED, to leadership, and back to nightshift, she has so much incred ..read more

Today we are digging into belief, grief, loss, and how to navigate the heavier parts of life as a healthcare professional. Reverend Christine is an experienced hospital chaplain, and joins us to discuss her role as a chaplain, some of the misconceptions around when to use this resource, how nurses can feel empowered in their own role as spiritual care generalists, and how to create a boundary between the weight of our work and our lives at home. Rev. Christine Davies runs the hospital chaplaincy department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She is an ordained Presbyterian Minister, a ..read more

Let's dive into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately: weight loss gaslighting. I may have made this term up, but the impact is very real. It's a critical look at how the weight loss industry has a habit of pointing fingers at individuals for their weight loss challenges, completely overlooking the myriad of underlying health issues that could be at play. Instead of looking at flaws in our programming, obstacles we need to overcome, or root causes in the body that need to be addressed, the industry calls you lazy, unmotivated, or undisciplined. It's a narrative that's all too common, and ..read more

In today's episode we dive deep into two crucial aspects of your weight loss journey: sustainable calorie deficits and the importance of preserving muscle. *Hint - your deficit doesn't have to be as big as you think* Episode Highlights: Understanding Calorie Deficits: We start by breaking down what exactly a calorie deficit is and why it's essential for weight loss. Learn how to calculate your own calorie deficit based on your goals and body composition. Achieving a Sustainable Deficit: We discuss strategies for creating a calorie deficit that is sustainable in the long term. From adjusting y ..read more

Shelby Forsythia is a grief guide, author, and podcast host, and today she joins us to share a brand new perspective on GRIEF. Shelby helps us welcome grief as a teacher and explains how we can create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they’ve faced. We discuss how healthcare workers can help support patients who are facing turmoil, how we can process the grief we experience every day as nurses, and the relationship between grieving and burnout. Grief is not a topic that most of us feel comfortable talking about, but that's Shelby's magic - she makes it feel safe. Grab a ..read more

There’s a pretty popular quote out there that says - “the only person you should be comparing yourself to is who you were before." Today I'm offering a heartfelt rebuttal to this quote. Too many of us spend our energy thinking about who we used to be, what we used to do, how we exercised in the past, or what we used to weigh...and it's holding us back MORE than anything else. I want to talk about the real strength and growth that only comes when we can be humble enough to be a beginner again and again. It's HARD to start again knowing where you have been in the past, but we cannot let that ho ..read more

Join me in welcoming Dr. Christina Fontana, whose mission mirrors our community's - to help heal the world. Christina is a pharmacist, holistic healer, award-winning rapid transformation business coach, speaker, and 5-time author. In this episode, we discuss what self-healing can look like, how to start tuning in and listening to your intuition, healing your nervous system, and preventing burnout all together. You don't want to skip this one, and be sure to share it with your friends in healthcare who need the reminders too!  AND make sure you follow Christina: Instagram: @thepharm ..read more

Monday's are for YOUR questions! I was recently answering a really good question in my DMs and thought to myself: "why don't I answer this on the podcast?" It was then that I realized that I get SO many excellent questions from you all in my DMs, on my stories, and from my clients directly - and we are going to start answering them LIVE here on the podcast, so we can all share the knowledge! - Ask YOUR question RIGHT HERE for me answer LIVE on the show! Today's questions: Megan - "I don’t know where to start when it comes to building healthy habits. My weight has been creeping up since I be ..read more

Today, my husband Daniel is joining us for a casual chat about what it looks like to love a nurse. You guys submitted your questions on Instagram, and we are answering each one, raw and unfiltered! I have to say, you guys asked some DEEP questions, we probably could've spent hours digging into each one. From the story of how we met, to how to support a partner working in healthcare, we cover it ALL. Cannot wait to hear your thoughts! - Ask YOUR question RIGHT HERE for me answer LIVE on the show! Listen to the last episode Daniel was featured on ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Join us for our next Nurse Coffe ..read more

Monday's are for YOUR questions! I was recently answering a really good question in my DMs and thought to myself: "why don't I answer this on the podcast?" It was then that I realized that I get SO many excellent questions from you all in my DMs, on my stories, and from my clients directly - and we are going to start answering them LIVE here on the podcast, so we can all share the knowledge! - Ask YOUR question RIGHT HERE for me answer LIVE on the show! Today's questions: Amy - "Hi Ashley! I’ve been listening to the podcast for years, you’re often on my commutes with me! I am wondering ..read more