Beat Nurse Burnout | Holistic Wellness, Stress, Burnout Recovery, Fatigue, Identity, Healing

Are you an exhausted nurse running on empty? Do you feel irritable after every shift, emotionally numb, or like you're just surviving instead of thriving? Maybe you're a night shift nurse who can't sleep, a bedside nurse drowning in documentation, or a healthcare mom who feels like she's failing everyone.

You want work-life balance, but it feels impossible. You crave connection with God, quality time with your spouse and kids, and just five minutes of peace—but patience and presence seem out of reach after another exhausting shift. You know you need self-care, but you're so depleted from caring for everyone else that you don't even know where to start.

Sound familiar? You might not realize it yet, but you're experiencing nurse burnout—or heading there fast.

You're in the right place, and you're not alone.

I'm Shan Wright—wife, mom to 4, Registered Nurse, and Holistic Nurse Coach. I've been where you are: burnt out at bedside, struggling with postpartum anxiety, feeling disconnected from God and my family, and wondering if this exhausting cycle was just "how it is" for nurses. After burning out in bedside nursing, I realized I couldn't pour from an empty cup. I sought the Prince of PEACE and charted my way to whole-body wellness through simple, faith-based holistic practices—and I'm excited to share them with you!

On this podcast, you'll discover how to:

  • Overcome high-functioning fatigue and stop just surviving shift to shift
  • Set boundaries without guilt at work and home
  • Manage nursing stress so work doesn't hijack your home life
  • Process emotions through faith-based practices instead of suppressing them
  • Create sustainable self-care that doesn't feel like another task
  • Build emotional resilience to handle difficult patients and workplace drama
  • Find work-life balance that actually works for 12-hour shifts
  • Reclaim your energy, peace, and purpose beyond the badge
  • Experience joy by embracing your identity in Christ—not just as a nurse

Let's get our heads out of the medication cart and never-ending charting and courageously navigate this nursing journey TOGETHER!

Go ahead—heat up that coffee (again), clock out mentally, and let's chat, Nurse!

God's got this. New episodes every week.

CONNECT:
EMAIL: hello@theshanwright.com
WEBSITE: www.theshanwright.com
INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/theshanwright/
FB COMMUNITY: bit.ly/courageousvillage

DISCLAIMER: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living. As healthcare professionals, we know the difference—this is about YOUR wellness, not patient care protocols.

Episodes

Dec 29, 2023

22 min

Welcome Back, Wellness Warrior! 
‘Tis the time of year to set new year’s resolutions. Or is it?? Do you set them? Should you? Statistics show they don't work, so why don’t we do something this year that does work!?
I’m looking at my 2023 goals and have checked them all off!Let’s set Wellness goal for 2024 that we will actually achieve! 
I’m going to share my tried and true 5 step process to get you achieving your goals in 2024! 
Shalom Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
 
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
 
—---> Holiday Mom Brain: Brain FUEL:https://modere.io/HiQS1W 
Delete what you don’t want from the cart and check out for a free gift from me!
 
—--->   Natural Hormone HELP: 
https://modere.io/nSDBbx
Delete what you don’t want and check out with what you do. 
Learn more about each product here : Modere.com/everywoman 
💝—-----> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
💝—------> ***Join the Facebook Group: 
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
💝—----> WELLNESS TRACKER: : 
https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
☎️*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/
Disclaimer: This content is not meant to be personal medical advice. 
 

Dec 26, 2023

25 min

Welcome back wellness warrior! 
I hope it was a wonderful Christmas and you are looking forward to 2024 with lots of Hope for a Happy new year! 
I love the start of something new, fresh, clean….January of each new year!! 
But, right now…there is stuff everywhere. 😩 We are stuffed, our homes are stuffed and our minds are stuffed! 
Now what?! Well, I have a simple 3 step process to get unstuffed in all 3 areas! 
I can not wait to do this myself and after listening I’m sure you will be excited too! Let’s get unstuffed!! 💝
Here’s to getting rid of the overwhelm in 2024!
Shalom Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
 
_______________________________
 💝……CONNECT……
 
🧠—---> Holiday Mom Brain: Brain FUEL:https://modere.io/HiQS1W 
Delete what you don’t want from the cart and check out for a free gift from me!
 
🌱🩸—--->   Natural Hormone HELP: 
https://modere.io/nSDBbx
Delete what you don’t want and check out with what you do. 
Learn more about each product here : Modere.com/everywoman 
 🤩🌱 JOIN The Wright Wellness Group 
 👉 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
💝🙋‍♀️ Join the Facebook Group: 
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
🗓️ WELLNESS TRACKER: : 
https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
🌱EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com🌱WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com🌱 LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/🌱INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
☎️ Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/
Disclaimer: This content is not meant to be personal medical advice. 
 

Dec 22, 2023

14 min

Welcome back & Merry Christmas, Wellness Warrior! 
We celebrate the birth of Jesus in a few days and we have been for a while now. We have been singing Emmanual, Emmanuel…The Savior is born…. Jesus Christ is born…Go Tell it on the mountain… and on…. 
He came as a baby to be WITH US. Are we too busy in this season to BE WITH HIM? Whoa…. I know that’s a deep and loaded question. It’s not easy to be set apart and celebrate differently than the world. It takes courage. The least we can do is take courage in our own hearts and Be WITH HIM. 
Today, I’ll share some things to ponder, journal and reflect on as we intentionally remember the reason we are celebrating Christmas. 
Let’s not get lost in the chaos, but be PRESENT with the real PRESENT. ❤️
Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
 
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
 
—---> Holiday Mom Brain: Brain FUEL: https://modere.io/HiQS1W 
Delete what you don’t want from the cart and check out for a free gift from me!
 
—--->   Natural Hormone HELP: 
https://modere.io/nSDBbx
Delete what you don’t want and check out with what you do. 
Learn more about each product here : Modere.com/everywoman 
—-----> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
—------> ***Join the Facebook Group: 
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
—----> WELLNESS TRACKER: : 
https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/
 
**** ADVENT RESOURCES ******
JESSE TREE : https://adrielbooker.com/advent-jesus-storybook-bible/
https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/
ACTIVITY BOX : https://www.dayspring.com/articles/simple-advent-activities-for-your-family
Story advent Calendar :   https://www.amazon.com/Story-Christmas-Book-Advent-Calendar/dp/0761152504
That Sounds Fun Podcast series : https://www.anniefdowns.com/advent
She Reads Truth : https://shereadstruth.com/
Daily Grace Co.:  https://thedailygraceco.com/

Dec 19, 2023

18 min

Welcome Back & Merry Christmas, Wellness Warrior! 
It’s the week of Christmas and as much as we have tried and been intentional about keeping the chaos calm, there are always those common chaos creators that creep in this week! AMIRIGHT?! 
Well, do you want to do something about it?? I bet you do!! 
Listen in, because I have 5 simple hacks to address the 5 common Christmas chaos creators, then crush them, and have peace from the Prince! 
Ready to have that peaceful Christmas you have been dreaming of? Then lean in, friend, let’s claim it! 
Shalom Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
 
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
 
—---> Holiday Mom Brain: Brain FUEL: https://modere.io/HiQS1W 
Delete what you don’t want from the cart and check out for a free gift from me!
 
—--->   Natural Hormone HELP: 
https://modere.io/nSDBbx
Delete what you don’t want and check out with what you do. 
Learn more about each product here : Modere.com/everywoman 
—-----> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
—------> ***Join the Facebook Group: 
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
—----> WELLNESS TRACKER: : 
https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/

Dec 15, 2023

14 min

Welcome back Wellness Warrior! 
Today is another one for the healthy holiday series! 
Do you have a sweet tooth? Is it harder to control during the holidays? If you are anything like me, the answers are YES! 
Well, good news, I have 7 healthy hacks for your sweet tooth! These are my tried and true that I eat on the regular, because for me this is not just a holiday thing. 
So many Christmas sweets are traditions. Let’s make new  (healthy ) ones! Make these treats for your holiday get togethers and wow the people with the ingredients! (I’ve done just that- it works!) 
Enjoy the episode and head right to the kitchen! Actually, save time and listen IN THE KITCHEN ;) 
See pictures and written recipes in the facebook group: Encourage Wellness Wright Community 
Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
 
—HEALTHY HOLIDAY SERIES—
#21
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-mom-brain-is-real-and-worse-during-the-holidays-top/id1710946348?i=1000638285397
#20
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-what-every-female-needs-for-stress-with-guest/id1710946348?i=1000637911346
#19
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-3-ways-to-prioritize-your-physical-health-as-the/id1710946348?i=1000637530764
#18
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-tis-the-season-for-stress-mama-try-these-2-hacks/id1710946348?i=1000637203156
#15
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-8-holistic-ways-for-a-stress-free-thankful/id1710946348?i=1000635655906
#13
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-how-to-not-gain-the-average-6-12-lbs-over-the-holidays/id1710946348?i=1000635171241
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
 
—---> Holiday Mom Brain: Brain FUEL: https://modere.io/HiQS1W 
Delete what you don’t want from the cart and check out for a free gift from me!
 
—--->   Natural Hormone HELP: 
https://modere.io/nSDBbx
Delete what you don’t want and check out with what you do. 
Learn more about each product here : Modere.com/everywoman 
—-----> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
—------> ***Join the Facebook Group: 
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
—----> WELLNESS TRACKER: : 
https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/

Dec 12, 2023

27 min

Welcome back Wellness Warrior!
With less than two weeks until Christmas, does your brain feel like it might just explode? 
“Mom brain” is real and there is a worse thing called “Holiday Mom Brain.” Yup, that’s right! So, let’s talk about it in this Healthy Holiday series! 
But, don’t fret (even more) I have the top 4 tips to handle it all and prioritize your mental health. One of them is even tied to a surprising clinical study! 
And my last tip is something I do everyday and you can find the links below for it! 
Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
—> Brain FUEL: https://modere.io/HiQS1W 
Delete what you don’t want from the cart and check out with $$ OFF, $$ back AND TWO FREE gifts!! 
—>   Natural Hormone HELP: 
https://modere.io/nSDBbx
Delete what you don’t want and check out with what you do. 
Learn more about each product here : Modere.com/everywoman 
 
—> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
—> ***Join the Facebook Group: 
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
 
—> WELLNESS TRACKER: : 
https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/
 
disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living. 

Dec 8, 2023

27 min

Welcome Back Wellness Warriors! 
You may know this, but I’m an affiliate  for a line of wellness supplements that I trust, support, and love! They are the ones that sponsor the show!  🙂
Today I’m featuring a conversation I had on Instagram a few months ago with a holistic nutritionist & hormone expert about this new hormone supplement that we take and love! 
The reason I am sharing this conversation is because of her expertise and knowledge on our hormones and what our bodies need. It doesn’t matter if you are a mom or not,  if you are a human being, you have hormones that are the root cause of - well, they are the roots! They are in the roots of your body processes. They are chemical messengers that talk to your body 24/7. 
 This conversation is very clinical, butI’ll share at the end how you can take courage in hearing this information and what to do about it . I hope this blesses you as you are a wellness warriors loving the Lord “with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’” Mark‬ ‭12‬:‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Today, we are learning how with ALL our strength- our bodies - let’s do this!
(See resources and links below) 
Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
 
—--->   Natural Hormone HELP: 
https://modere.io/nSDBbx
Delete what you don’t want and check out with what you do. 
Learn more about each product here : Modere.com/everywoman 
https://draxe.com/health/how-to-balance-hormones-naturally/#:~:text=Here's%20how%20to%20balance%20hormones,%3B%20exercise%3B%20and%20control%20stress.
—-----> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
—------> ***Join the Facebook Group: 
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
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https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/
 
disclaimer: Information given within the podcast is not intended for medical advice, rather advice and encouragement for developing wellness habits for healthy living. 

Dec 5, 2023

21 min

HI Mama Wellness Warrior, 
We are a few days into the Christmas Chaos of December. How’s it going?  
Hopefully you have implemented some tips from episode 17 and 18 and are feeling more JOY and less STRESS. 
I pray that’s the case, but also we don’t just want to eliminate stress, but pursue wellness! We want to pursue our Prince of Peace whose birthday we are celebrating! Mama’s health and wellness can very easily get neglected on the to-do list this month, especially! 
I’m sharing 3 practical ways to prioritize your health and wellness this season, so that you don’t find yourself physically, spiritually and mentally drained come January! 
Listen in chaos coordinator, because these are 3 things you can do with a baby step of courage! 
Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
 
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—-----> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
—------> ***Join the Facebook Group: 
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
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https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/

Dec 1, 2023

24 min

Hi Mama Wellness Warrior , 
Happy December 1st to you!! 
There have been years past when this was so stressful to me!! Being a stressed out mom during the Christmas season has stolen my joy over the years! But, not anymore!
If you are ready to finally eliminate stress from your Christmas and find more joy in December again, then tune in! 
I share my 2 simple hacks to do just that. 
Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
 
—--->   Natural Hormone HELP: 
https://modere.io/nSDBbx
Delete what you don’t want and check out with what you do. 
Learn more about each product here : Modere.com/everywoman 
 
GUT SUPPORT: 
*save $10 here: 
https://modere.io/wapwIF
 
—----> WELLNESS TRACKER: : 
https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
—------> ***Join the (en)Courage Wellness Community on FB! :
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
—-----> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/
 

Nov 28, 2023

20 min

Welcome Back Wellness Warrior!
I absolutely love Christmas time. But, as a mom it has been a little different…
The parties, activities, the gifts, the get-togethers, the outfits, the magic that you are “supposed to create” every day! It is exhausting! 
Something that has helped me experience less stress and more hope, joy, peace and love is celebrating advent as a family. 
I’ll share my favorite resources and ways in this episode! 
I pray more hope, joy, peace and love to you and yours this Christmas season! 
ALL LINKS mentioned in episode below!  
Shalom, 
Xx, Shan
_______________________________
 ……CONNECT……
 
GUT SUPPORT: 
*save $10 here: 
https://modere.io/wapwIF
 
—----> WELLNESS TRACKER: : 
https://floral-water-547.myflodesk.com/qw47van2d9
—------> ***Join the (en)Courage Wellness Community on FB! :
              :: Encourage Wellness Wright Community:: 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1594567194332583/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
—-----> *** JOIN The Wright Wellness Group ****
 info, deals, giveaways, testimonials on all my favorites clean, wellness supplements https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525960428178369/?mibextid= oMANbw
 
**** ADVENT RESOURCES ******
JESSE TREE : https://adrielbooker.com/advent-jesus-storybook-bible/
https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/
ACTIVITY BOX : https://www.dayspring.com/articles/simple-advent-activities-for-your-family
Story advent Calendar :   https://www.amazon.com/Story-Christmas-Book-Advent-Calendar/dp/0761152504
That Sounds Fun Podcast series : https://www.anniefdowns.com/advent
She Reads Truth : https://shereadstruth.com/
Daily Grace Co.:  https://thedailygraceco.com/
*** EMAIL: hello@encouragewellnesswright.com*** WEBSITE: www.encouragewellnesswright.com*** LINKS: https://msha.ke/shanwright/*** INSTAGRAM: @theshanwright // Instagram.com/theshanwright/ 
*** Wanna chat more?? 📞 free 1:1 wellness chatSCHEDULE : https://theshanwright.youcanbook.me/

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