You hear me repeatedly shouting from the rooftops “I’m burned out!”. But what does that mean exactly? If I google it, will it tell me I’m dying of cancer? Let’s explore the formal definition, look at my own experience and my game plan to help pull myself out of the hole.

If nothing else, I hope it helps you feel seen and validated, or helps you understand a loved one who may be struggling with burn out too.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279286/

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases

I'm sixteen days out and in this episode I share how I'm currently feeling.

I also explore another topic that has cropped up: Boundaries; the very obvious need for implementation and maintenance as I choose to finally put myself and my needs in the drivers seat, and try to navigate how to keep myself there.

Recovering people pleaser habits are hard ya'll,

Here's a little bonus episode where I send you love and share my thoughts on how this podcast has been received by you, the listener, since it's release less than a month ago.

From the bottom of my heart- thank you!

I look forward to what this podcast and journey means for me, for you and for us together.

In this episode I explore how I'm feeling immediately after the contract ended, and I travel back to Ontario. Looking back on my final few months, I offer an apology to those around me who were on the receiving end of behaviours that didn't align with who I am deep down. I re-assess my feelings and current energy levels, and share them with you openly.

Starting with a small voice in the back of my head whispering “What if?”. It took a solid four years before I would go forth and be brave. I took an idea that seemed crazy at first, and slowly I spun into a reality.

I explore my feelings surround my impending departure, and what goodbye really means to me deep down. Join me as I learn a bit more about myself and some areas I need to work towards improving.

I share how I’m feeling about the current state of affairs in my life, with only two shifts left to go before I say goodbye to nursing for the foreseeable future.

Dipping my toes in vulnerability, I'd like to be open and honest about what scares me the most as I start out my new podcast: Opening up.