The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN
Nurses don't often get to visit the breakroom in real life. Come check out The Nurses' Breakroom podcast, where we'll have authentic and encouraging conversations about breakdowns and breakthroughs, and navigate how to destress and care for ourselves in addition to taking care of others.
Episodes are 5-15 min long to allow you to fit them into your busy life!
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Episodes
41 episodes
40. Feeling Off? This 2-Minute Self-Care Practice Can Help
Feeling a little off this week? You're not alone. In this short episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, I’m sharing a personal reflection after my recent girls’ trip — and how a simple 2-minute self-care check-in can mak...
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8:38
39. Back to Baseline: When the Self-Care Coach Needs a Reset Too
In this unscripted and raw episode recorded during my annual girls’ getaway, I share what it looks like when even the self-care coach feels out of alignment. From a cozy cabin near St. Louis, I reflect on the signs of burnout creepin...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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8:17
38. Break Free from Fear: Grounding, Breathwork, and HeartMath Tools for Caregivers
Fear can be paralyzing—but it doesn’t have to run your life. In this episode of Becoming Your Best with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny shares personal insights on how fear once silenced her voice—and how she reclaimed her confidence thr...
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9:55
37. Start With You: How Prioritizing Self-Care First Sets the Tone for Your Day
Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like there’s never enough time for you? In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny shares practical self-care strategies to help busy caregivers...
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7:19
36. Prioritize What Matters: Use the Big Rocks Method to Reclaim Your Time
Feeling stretched too thin? In this episode of The Nurse’s Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we dive into a powerful time management and prioritization tool: the Big Rocks Method. Jenny reflects on her personal time audit and shar...
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7:27
35. The Self-Care Shift: Scheduling What Fuels You First
In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re diving into the messy, real-life struggle of time management for busy caregivers. Jenny shares her eye-opening experience with a time audit and how it revealed that b...
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7:36
34. Supporting Women, Changing Perspectives & Staying True to Yourself
Change starts with everyday actions—right where you are, with what you have.In this episode of The Nurse’s Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we continue the conversation from last week’s International Women’s Day discussion...
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12:31
33. Trusting the Nudge: Lessons from My First Keynote & the Reality of Women's Struggles
In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, I share my experience of stepping into the unknown—delivering my first keynote speech for International Women’s Day. From an unexpected opportunity to the challenges of pre...
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16:03
32. 3 Quick Energy Boosts: Simple Ways to Reset Your Mind & Body in Minutes
Feeling exhausted but don’t have time for a nap or a vacation? Good news—you don’t need them to feel refreshed! In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re diving into three quick and effective ways t...
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4:01
31. How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: Protect Your Energy & Prioritize Yourself
Struggling to set boundaries without feeling guilty? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re diving into why boundaries matter, how to stop saying yes out of obligation, and ...
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9:27
30. Stressed? Try These 5-Minute Self-Reflection Practices
Are you constantly caring for others but rarely taking a moment for yourself? In this episode of The Nurse’s Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, we dive into simple yet powerful self-reflection techniques that take just a few minut...
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6:54
29. Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Identify and Fix Life’s Imbalances
Ever feel like life is just a bit off? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, or certain areas of your life aren’t getting the attention they need. In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re talking about how to t...
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6:05
28. Are You Running on Empty? How to Recharge Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
Nursing is a demanding profession, and it’s easy to put yourself last while caring for others. But when you’re constantly running on empty, burnout isn’t far behind. In this episode of The Nurses' Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, I exp...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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10:16
27. Escaping or Recharging? The Hidden Ways We Avoid Stress and How to Truly Rest
In this episode of The Nurse's Breakroom, I’m getting real about something I recently discovered in my own life—how easy it is to mistake escape for rest. Between work, passion projects, and personal commitments, I found myself constan...
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8:05
26. Bonus: Take a 3-Minute Beach Getaway: A Guided Meditation
In this bonus episode of The Nurse's Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re taking a moment to pause, breathe, and find serenity through a guided meditation called At the Ocean. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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4:41
25. The Power of Positive Connections: Transform Your Life with a Spark Team
"In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we dive into understanding what’s missing in your life—body, mind, and spirit. Discover how to envision a calmer, less stressed version of yourself and make intentio...
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6:13
24. Gratitude, Goals, and Growth: Essential Self-Care Practices for Nurses
In this episode of The Nurse’s Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we dive into the transformative power of setting intentions and making space for self-care. As nurses, it’s easy to get caught in the whirlwind of busy schedules and caregi...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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8:35
23. Know Your Values to Maximize Fulfillment & Minimize Nurse Burnout
Discovering Meaning in Everyday Life: How Personal Values Shape Our Well-beingIn this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom, Jenny Lytle, RN, dives into the power of finding meaning in daily life by aligning with our personal ...
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6:18
22. Beyond Multitasking: How to Maximize Your Self-Care with Personalization
In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom, I share practical, quick, and simple self-care strategies for nurses, doctors, social workers, home health aides, medical assistants, and others in the healthcare field who face high leve...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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9:28
21. The Confidence Boost You Need: Celebrating Small Wins for Big Impact
In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we're diving into confidence—what lights us up and makes us feel empowered. Learn how to create a "wins file," a powerful tool to combat self-doubt, overcome imposter syndr...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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5:56
20. What Lights You Up? Exploring the Power of Personalized Self-Care
In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we dive into the next step of the BECOMING method—discovering what lights you up! As healthcare professionals, we're often drained by our demanding roles, and what recharge...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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9:16
19. Self-Care Starts with Awareness: Assessing Your Baseline
Welcome to The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN! In this episode, we dive deep into the first step of the Becoming Method: establishing your baseline for effective self-care. Understanding your current well-being is crucial for p...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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7:46
18. Foundations of Self-Care: Why Self-Care is Essential for Nurses and Beyond
In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we explore the foundations of self-care and why it’s critical for nurses and healthcare professionals. Jenny shares her personal journey through ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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7:09
17. Lie #9 "It Won't Really Make a Difference"
Can small steps really lead to monumental change? Join me, Jenny Lytle RN, as I tackle the common belief that "it won't really make a difference" in the latest episode of the Nurse's Breakroom. Inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's timeless wisdom ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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4:47
16. Lie #8 "I Need to Leave the Past Behind"
Ever felt the pressure to bury your past and move on? Join us in this episode of the Nurse's Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, as we debunk the myth that we need to leave the past behind us. Jenny opens up about her own journey, revealing how she...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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5:38