Have you ever felt invisible, silenced, or scared to speak up? This episode is for you

-The day I finally said YES to myself.

This episode is about how I found my voice again after years of second-guessing, staying quiet around senior leaders, and carrying the weight of unhealed fear. I share how one childhood moment shaped my silence, how I broke free from it through public speaking coaching, and what I’ve learned about self-expression, confidence, and healing.

If you’ve ever felt silenced, stuck, or scared to speak up, whether at work, in your personal life, or even with yourself, this episode is for you.

You’ll walk away with:

• The truth behind why I stayed quiet and how I broke free
• The mindset shift that helped me say YES to myself
• A simple, powerful weekly voice activation practice you can start today
• A reminder that your voice is valid, powerful, and needed, just as it is

✨ This is your reminder that you don’t have to wait for permission to speak up and prioritising YOU is the best medicine.

Here are some useful links for you:

Download my Free Beating Burnout Guide for nurses and healthcare professionals, Beating Burnout Blueprint

-Follow me on Instagram

-Follow me on LinkedIn (25) Sheena Johnson | LinkedIn

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Have you ever been asked to cover just one more shift, and felt your stomach twist with guilt at the thought of saying no?
You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re getting honest about the guilt nurses and healthcare professionals carry when trying to set boundaries. If you’ve ever felt torn between being a team player and protecting your peace, this is your permission slip to choose you, without shame.

💡 We’ll break down:

• Why saying no feels so hard (and how you’ve been conditioned to feel guilty)
• 3 powerful mindset shifts to help you say no with confidence and compassion
• Scripts you can use today to set boundaries without overexplaining
• An affirmation to remind yourself that rest is responsible

It’s time to stop sacrificing your wellness to prove your worth. You deserve balance, rest, and boundaries that stick.

🎧 Tune in now—and share this with a colleague who needs the reminder too. Because teamwork isn’t about burnout, it’s about showing up whole.

Here are some useful links for you:

Download my Free Beating Burnout Guide for nurses and healthcare professionals, Beating Burnout Blueprint

-Follow me on Instagram

-Follow me on LinkedIn (25) Sheena Johnson | LinkedIn

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Are you done feeling guilty for putting yourself last?

Are You Ready to put yourself first and fill your cup, celebrate and own your expertise?

I am Sheena Deborah Johnson, nurse prescriber, mindset coach, and advocate for your well-being. This space is your permission slip to pause, protect your peace, and reclaim your life outside of work.

Each episode delivers real talk, practical tools, empowering affirmations, and mindset shifts to help you break free from burnout, people-pleasing, and sabotaging yourself. Whether you’re navigating toxic work dynamics, struggling with self-worth, or simply exhausted from giving your all,

You’ll find support, validation, and a new way forward here.

This isn’t about fluff. It’s about freedom.
You’re more than your role. You deserve ease, joy, and a life that reflects your worth.
Let’s rewrite the narrative- Together.

New episodes every week. Subscribe, listen in, and take the first step to prioritise YOU- because that’s your best medicine.

Here are some useful links for you:

Download my Free Beating Burnout Guide for nurses and healthcare professionals, Beating Burnout Blueprint

-Follow me on Instagram

-Follow me on LinkedIn (25) Sheena Johnson | LinkedIn

If you loved this episode, Click the SUBSCRIBE and stay up to date for your weekly prescriptions to PrioritiseYOU podcast

Are you constantly putting things off? your workout, career goals, or even rest, because you're caught up in living for everyone else? In this episode, I’m calling out the cycle of procrastination masked as people-pleasing and fear of change.

Just because you’ve always done things a certain way doesn’t mean you must stay stuck there.

I get you 100%

And I’m here to help you break the habit of putting yourself last. Tune in as I share 3 powerful mindset shifts that will help you stop avoiding your needs and start prioritising YOU. Plus, I give you one simple action step you can take this week to begin your shift.

This episode is your reminder that you don’t need more motivation- you need a new way of thinking, a new environment, and a community that supports the version of you that’s ready to rise.

🎧 Hit play, take a breath, and let’s get you back on your own priority list.

Here are some useful links for you:

Download my Free Beating Burnout Guide for nurses and healthcare professionals, Beating Burnout Blueprint

-Follow me on Instagram

-Follow me on LinkedIn (25) Sheena Johnson | LinkedIn

If you loved this episode, Click the SUBSCRIBE and stay up to date for your weekly prescriptions to PrioritiseYOU podcast

Have you ever felt like work has completely taken over your life?

Are you smiling on the outside, but feeling empty on the inside?

If that sounds like you, this episode is exactly what you need.

We're talking about how to reignite your spark when you're running on empty- whether dealing with exhaustion, burnout, or just feeling disconnected from your joy.

I’m sharing 3 simple but powerful tips to help you create your personal “Laugh List”. A tool to get you genuinely smiling, laughing, and feeling like you again.

Because you deserve to feel good, not just function.

Let’s take the first step back to prioritizing you.

Here are some useful links for you:

Download my Free Beating Burnout Guide for nurses and healthcare professionals, Beating Burnout Blueprint

-Follow me on Instagram

-Follow me on LinkedIn (25) Sheena Johnson | LinkedIn

If you loved this episode, Click the SUBSCRIBE and stay up to date for your weekly prescriptions to PrioritiseYOU podcast

Do you struggle to get time for a break?

Or even time to get away from the bedside to get some fresh air.

Today, we shared some actionable steps you can take to reset and recenter on a 12-hour shift so you can leave work at work and go home and spend quality time with your family rather than crashing out on the sofa.

If you have any of this resonate, message me on Instagram and let's continue the conversation.

Here are some useful links for you:

Download my Free Beating Burnout Guide for nurses and healthcare professionals, Beating Burnout Blueprint

-Follow me on Instagram

-Follow me on LinkedIn (25) Sheena Johnson | LinkedIn

If you loved this episode, Click the SUBSCRIBE and stay up to date for your weekly prescriptions to PrioritiseYOU podcast

If you constantly worry when you say no or feel like you are letting people down when you say No.

This episode will help you firmly say YES with confidence.

We talked about:

• The reasons why we struggle with our no' and how to flip the script on NO for good
• How to start sayin no and feel like a brilliant nurse
• We gave real life examples and tips to help you set those boundaries

Here are some useful links for you:

Download my Free Beating Burnout Guide for nurses and healthcare professionals, Beating Burnout Blueprint

-Follow me on Instagram

-Follow me on LinkedIn (25) Sheena Johnson | LinkedIn

If you loved this episode, Click the SUBSCRIBE and stay up to date for your weekly prescriptions to PrioritiseYOU podcast

Do you feel guilty when you put yourself first or when you say no?

In today's episode, we discuss some of the challenges nurses face in prioritizing self-care. It addresses the guilt when it comes to putting your personal needs first, and we also explored some of the reasons why nurses struggle to put themselves first.

We talked about:

• Mindset Shifts that can help you overcome the guilt and challenges in healthcare.
• Positive self-talk and mantras to help manage guilt and improve work performance
• Self-care and boundaries, and how important it is to enhancing a long-lasting career.
• The impact of self-neglect on yourself and the people around you.
• Prioritizing self-care prevents depletion and ensures the ability to help others.

This episode encourages you to take small daily actions in putting yourself first over everyone else and not feel an ounce of guilt when you do.

Here are some useful links for you:

Download my Free Beating Burnout Guide for nurses and healthcare professionals, Beating Burnout Blueprint

-Follow me on Instagram

-Follow me on LinkedIn (25) Sheena Johnson | LinkedIn

If you loved this episode, Click the SUBSCRIBE and stay up to date for your weekly prescriptions to PrioritiseYOU podcast