Happy Season 3, BIG changes. (no I didn't quit)

We set a new tone for season three: no resolutions, no optimize-or-else. We protect the person you already are with care that fits real shifts, real bodies, and real lives, and we add video, tangible tools, and community touchpoints to make it practical.

• rejecting new year reinventions and optimize culture
• defining care that fits inside real constraints
• adding video to center presence and connection
• local pop-ups, physical tools, and Nourished Coven collab
• rebuilding the site for calm access and community
• Rise Theory course and book updates with honest framing
• rituals as nervous system anchors you can keep
• crystal themes of invigorate, flow, stabilize
• tarot arc of perseverance, scarcity healing, and joy
• invitation to share stories by text for genuine connection

Text the word ritual to 775-218-3688 to connect with us. We won’t ever share anything without your permission.

Transcript

Rejecting Optimize Yourself Culture

Care That Fits Real Lives

Adding Video For Presence

Tools, Pop-Ups, And Nourished Coven

Rebuilding The Website And Course Updates

Honesty, Loneliness, And Quiet Listeners

Grounding Rituals: Coffee, Journals, Analog

Make It A Ritual You’ll Keep

Text To Connect, Not Email

Moving To Video And Platform Plans

Crystal Pull: Invigorate, Flow, Stabilize

SPEAKER_00 0:12

Hey, welcome back to the ritual nurse. I am so excited to start season three. And if you're coming into this year and just, I don't know, on overwhelm, tired, skeptical, deeply over being told to reinvent yourself, you're in the right place. You're also in the right place if you are excited and full of plans and ideas and ready to go. One of the things that we're not doing this year is New Year's resolutions. We're not going to do a new year, new you, and we're absolutely not going to do optimize yourself harder energy. Most nurses I know really didn't end last year needing a reset. They ended it needing rest, honesty, and maybe five uninterrupted minutes to remember who they were before everything got really heavy. So if you're listening to this on your way to work, on your way home, or hiding in your car because your nervous system needs a second, I really want you to hear this clearly. You're not broken, you're not behind, you're not underachieving, underperforming, you don't need fixing. None of that. You made it here, and that counts. This season is not about becoming someone new. It's about protecting who you already were. It's about enhancing and empowering and taking care of who you already are. It's really about staying human inside of a system that just keeps asking you to act like a machine. It's about learning how to care for yourself in ways that actually fit inside real life, not some imaginary version of wellness that assumes you have time, money, and energy that you don't. Everything this year is built around one idea. Nurses deserve care that fits inside real shifts, real bodies, and real lives. Not someday, not after burnout, not when things air quotes calm down. Now. It's not moving away from audio. We're just adding video. Some of you may know that the audio has always been going over to YouTube, but now it's actually going to be video podcasted instead of just audio. And I think there's a lot of podcasts that do this, but I want to do it because presence really matters. I want you to see me when I say this stuff. I want this to feel more like sitting across from someone who gets it, not just another voice in the void telling you what to do or piling on more stuff for you to think about. There's still going to be short, listenable episodes. This is still a podcast for people with full lives and fried nervous systems, but you'll also start seeing this work show up visually in a more grounded, embodied, tangible way. I'm also going to be doing local pop-ups here in northern Nevada with ritual nurse tools and merch and opportunities to have classes and event spaces, all of the tools and ritual stuff that we have, whether it's candles, stickers, physical items that you can touch and use and keep nearby as anchors, all that stuff. Yes, do we love a really nice aesthetic and a good vibe? Yes, but this isn't aesthetic fluff. These are actual tools, they're actual reminders, they're meant to be real anchors in your life that connect you to the ritual of self-care. Little moments of pause that you can actually access during a shift or after one. There's a collaboration coming with the Nourished Coven that I'm really excited about. This is about physical self-care for nurses that makes sense, not diet culture, not moralizing food, not any wellness nonsense, real practical support for bodies that work long hours under stress. I know I personally am so excited about this because I desperately need it while I'm rounding out some of the things I have on my own plate. The website and store are getting rebuilt into something that really feels good instead of like a sales funnel. Somewhere that you can find what you need, research information, connect with me, connect with the community. And it just feels good. And yes, the Rise Theory of Nursing course and book are coming. That work is about giving nurses language structure and skills to survive and heal inside this profession without pretending the system isn't harmful. We don't mince words around here and the system is harmful. And some of us, some of us love nursing and want to remain in it, but we have to survive it. Others of us love nursing and don't want to remain in the system, but want to use our gifts elsewhere. And you have to be able to survive that too. All of this ties back to the same thing. It's care that fits, care that respects reality, care that doesn't ask you to disappear or shut up or minimize yourself. I want to say something really honest here. Doing this work can feel really lonely. I've been researching nursing mental health for five years, two of it at the doctoral level. I just defended my doctorate in the beginning of December. And there's days when it really feels like I'm talking into the void. You know, where the numbers are quiet, engagement is low, and my brain tries to tell me that maybe none of this matters. But I always remember that nurses are quiet listeners. We've always shown up en masse and force. We show up silently, we take things in, we carry them with us. And if this podcast has ever made you feel less alone, even if you never commented, never rated, never sent a message, then it's working. Then the things that I set out to do, I'm accomplishing. And believe me, every single one of you is worth every single minute of effort. The space isn't built for algorithms, it's built for people that are exhausted but still care. And if that's you, I am really glad that you're here. I can't wait to share season three with you. All right, enough of the mushy stuff. Let's ground this, let's start the year off with our coffee, crystals, and divination. And uh I want to say when it comes to our coffee chats, over the break in between defending my doctorate and the holidays, which who are we kidding, we're not a break for most people. And now, in between that time period, I really have focused on the analog, journaling, crafting, actually making leather journals, making travelers' notebooks, making journaling and planner stickers for the ritual nurse, fountain pens. Oh my gosh, what a rabbit hole. And actually being able to take my brand new Kindle paperweight. Well, not brand new. I bought it used, but excuse me, less than a year old and your girl snagged it for 20 bucks plus shipping. It's in pristine perfect condition. She was meant to be. That's all I have to say. But I've been taking my journal and my Kindle and going to small local coffee shops and reading and journaling. No social media, no loud buzz, no to-do list. Sure, do I have my list? Yeah, of course. I use it like a tool. I actually use it to decrease my anxiety. But when I'm doing this coffee shop kind of ritual, it's just about the tactile, about kind of surrounding myself in this ambiance that I love. I love the smell of coffee. And I don't just drink coffee. You guys know. Your girl blends it up with teas, coffee. Okay, okay, could be more water, but let's not talk about that. And it just, I don't know. I really want to encourage you to find a space that feels like that for you. Whatever venue that is, whatever action that is, could be working out at the gym. You know, could be going for a nature walk. It could be taking a 10-minute nap with the most perfect cool pillowcase and comforter. Like, like whatever, whatever it is. This isn't so much about a coffee drink. It's about encouraging you to physically tangibly create. Make it a ritual. We've been talking about this for over a year. Make it a ritual, make it a ritual experience because when you do that, you make it special. It's not an afterthought or an ADHD kind of side quest. You make it a ritual. And that's how you ensure that you keep your promise of self-care to yourself. I really, really want to hear how you guys do that, how you guys set it up. We all know that I hate email. I hate email lists. Like unbelievably. I hate email. I don't know why. Maybe it's I am a zenial, so I'm kind of like an eldritch millennial, and maybe that's why. I don't know. But I want you guys to text the word ritual to 775-218-3688 and connect with me. Don't worry, the number's gonna be in the podcast show notes and it's gonna be on socials. It'll actually probably be a QR code that you can just scan and text. But I want you guys to try it. I want you guys to connect with me because I want to hear your stories. I want to hear your feedback. I really want to actually connect with you. And I'm not gonna share it without your permission, ever. Ever, ever, ever. And even what I do share will be so curated by you and only exactly what you say I can share if you give permission to share it. Otherwise, it's just a conversation between us. So, with that being said, let's pull our crystals and our divination and see what is in store for season three. The other thing that's gonna be really cool is that as this moves to video, I keep telling you guys that I'm so excited to do this and to do it live and show you guys the polls. And now I actually can. So we're getting, we're finalizing that space here in the Mythical Family Studio, which is where this podcast is recorded. And I don't know, uh YouTube is obviously gonna be the primary format. I do have a TikTok. I don't know what is going on with TikTok lately since it's been bought in United States if I'd know of any other way to put it. So I don't know if we're gonna stay on TikTok. We might, but for sure our content will always be in podcast format and on YouTube. So the videos will for sure be on YouTube as far as TikTok is concerned. Maybe I don't know. All right, so we had two pop up real quick. I want to pull one more because this is season three, and I'm just feeling like we need a third word. We need a third crystal.

SPEAKER_01 14:26

Okay, so which one are you? There we go.

SPEAKER_00 14:30

I I swear, I you can't plan this kind of stuff. This is ridiculous. Okay. So I pulled Invigorate, which is Aqua Aura Quartz, Flow, which is Ocean Jasper, and Stabilize, which is Smoky Quartz. You just I so wish we were already in video and that you guys could see this happening live and see how actually impromptu live it is.

SPEAKER_01 15:03

So aqua aura quartz. We pulled this before and it's incredible.

SPEAKER_00 15:15

Soothing, confidence, and auric cleansing, the presence of aqua aura quartz signifies a powerful moment of revitalization and inner peace. As the soothing and calming energy of this crystal washes over you, this card invites you to invigorate your spirit and renew your sense of calmness. Just be still in this moment to revitalize your energy, release stress, and connect with a deeper sense of peace within. Allow the gentle energy of aqua or a quartz to cleanse your spirit, uplift your emotions, and guide you towards a renewed sense of vitality and serenity.

SPEAKER_01 15:53

And then ocean jasper flow. Absolutely gorgeous images. Alright.

SPEAKER_00 16:16

This signifies uplifting, relaxation, and calmness. You can't control everything. Now's the time to sink into a state of pure relaxation and go with the flow without a care in the world. With the help of Ocean Jasper's uplifting energy, allow yourself to surrender and let go of all that stress and tension. Take your time to luxuriate in the moment, finding peace in the simple act of being. Relax, rejuvenate, and just go with the flow, baby. Unbelievable. Okay, stabilize is the last one. This is one we've never pulled before. I think it's incredibly useful. And I keep smoky quartz around the house. I don't know if you guys do, but I have towers of it, nuggets of it, spheres. It's usually anywhere that I spend a lot of my time will have a smoky quartz, uh, at least in the corner of the room, if not another one pretty visible. Smoky quartz for stabilize is grounding resilience and purification. You can weather the storm. Smoky quartz serves as an anchor that helps keep you steady in the midst of life's chaotic storms. When the thunder starts rolling in, envision smoky quartz as your anchor, gently calming fear, stress, and anger, dispelling the clouds of depression and fatigue. Acting as a protective shield against negativity, this crystal nurtures your emotional stability and encourages a shift towards positive thoughts. This card is urging you to embrace the empowering energy of smoky quartz, allowing it to infuse you with courage and resilience. Let this crystal be your anchor in life's unpredictable storms. Could not be a better set of crystals for the start of season three. All right. Now I'm really excited to see what divination is gonna be. Just after that pull for the crystals, I have the feeling. Sorry, I had to put the box down.

SPEAKER_01 18:33

I have the feeling that this is gonna be this is gonna be good. Amazing.

SPEAKER_00 18:53

I do find that many of my self-care rituals in involve analog things like reading, journaling. Whoa. Those rocketed right out of my hands. Oh my. Okay, so there were two of them. And three's the charm.

SPEAKER_01 19:16

We gotta have a third, gotta have a third pull. Let's see.

Closing Affirmations And Belonging

SPEAKER_00 19:24

So as I was saying, a lot of my hobbies are an intersection. My self-care rituals are an intersection into those things. And I am, oh my gosh, I know you're out there. I know that my crossover girlies from book talk and nurse talk, I know the Venn diagram of that is a huge overlap. And I I this is our community. You need to text a ritual to that phone number because this is our community. And journaling, my crafty girls, guys, bays, thems, all of it. I am so whoa. See, I think this one is what wanted to come out. Ho ho. Amazing. It's the sun. Gosh, this is beautiful. That's citrine. All right. So the first one is Seven of Pentacles. It's optical calcite. And I opened right to it. Perseverance, growth, hard labor. Optical calcite is growth manifestation and it amplifies positive energy. You are almost there. You've been putting in the work and your successful roots are growing. The efforts you've been putting in are beginning to manifest in your life. Things are growing well. Be patient and keep up the good work. Yes, we have. We have been doing, we have been putting work in. All right, besties, we have been putting shadow work in, self-care work in. We have been putting work in. The Five of Pentacles. It can focus on finances, maybe some anxiety or feelings of isolation around them. And green calcite signifies vitality, prosperity, and emotional healing. Times are tough, and you may be too immersed in your own self-pity to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Redirect your energy to that light. Ask others for help, comfort, and support. Support is often closer than we realize. I think this is really speaking to kind of the self-sabotage scarcity wound. Like it's screaming scarcity wound at me, which, by the way, there is a podcast coming up about the scarcity wound of nurses. And some of you are gonna want to text me how rude I am after that podcast. Some of you are gonna be like absolutely shouting from the hilltops that, oh my gosh, this is me. Because I think it's really something it's gonna apply to a hundred percent. It's gonna apply to a hundred percent of us. And I say that with my whole chest, 10 toes down. I know it is. The reactions I'm expecting from it are gonna be pretty funny, but scarcity wound is hugely coming through. And we've never pulled this card before. That's that's amazing. All right, the last one is the sun, which is citrine, and it is so gorgeous. My gosh, man. All right, the sun, joy, success, and celebration. Citrine is abundance, confidence, and manifestation. Success at last, life is good. The clouds have cleared, and you are bursting with energy and confidence. When you pull this card, you can trust that the happiness you're experiencing in your life is real and authentic. That was literally the perfect row. The perfect row. These are absolutely incredible. I need to do a blog spread about them because they are the season launch cards. And uh this is epic. So before I go, I want to leave you with this. You don't have to do anything to belong here. You don't have to keep up, you don't have to be productive and demonstrative about your healing.

SPEAKER_01 23:39

Just stay. Just stay. Commit to staying for yourself. If last year took more out of you than you expected, you're not weak. Think about what we're facing. If you're still here, anyways, you're not failing. This season we move forward without abandoning ourselves.

SPEAKER_00 24:09

And I'm really glad you found your way back to us. So I guess I can say, I'll see you soon. I love your faces.