4. Beyond My Own Mental Health Struggles

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕Grasping the delicate threads of hope and fortitude, my own battle with the lurking shadows of mental health has been a profound journey I share with you. As Jenny Lytle, a seasoned nurse with three decades of experience, I confront the guilt-ridden turmoil of feeling overwhelmed despite a seemingly fulfilling life. Nursing in hospice, home health, and substance use disorder has unveiled the stark reality of suffering and resilience, inspiring me to spearhead a mental health ministry that bridges the gap to professional care. In this episode, we navigate the emotional labyrinth of self-compassion and the healing potential of lifestyle changes, medication, and therapy. Listeners, whether you're a fellow nurse, someone grappling with mental health, or a caring friend, I invite you to embrace this heartfelt conversation. Let us extend grace to ourselves and others as we unravel the complexities of mental well-being and discover the collective strength in our shared vulnerabilities. 💕 Remember...You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being. I truly believe it's possible to do both. 💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.  💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guideJenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕 🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™https://jennylytle.com