come back home to yourself | an 11-minute guided restoration for the human behind the nurse

welcome to the very first episode of nurturing the nurse, a free restoration podcast created for nurses.i’m your host, kelly dubowski, msn, rn, holistic nurse coach and founder of nurturing the nurse.each monday, a new guided restoration will be here to offer you a few moments to pause, reconnect, and receive care, too. 🤍show notes from kelly:i wanted the very first practice in this space to feel like a homecoming.why? because nursing can pull us so far outside of ourselves.into the needs of the patient.the next task.the next to-do list.the next person who needs something from us.we become so skilled at noticing everyone else that we may slowly lose touch with what is happening within our own body, heart, and nervous system.this 11-minute guided restoration is an invitation to gently return.not to become a better version of yourself.not to fix everything you are feeling.not to force yourself to relax.simply to pause long enough to remember that you are still here beneath the role, the responsibility, the pressure, and everything you have been carrying.to me, restoration is not about doing more self-care. it is the practice of allowing care to reach you.it is creating enough space for your body to soften, your breath to deepen, and your inner world to be noticed without judgment.through grounding, somatic awareness, gentle breath, and guided imagery, this practice will support you in stepping out of caregiver mode and reconnecting with the human behind the nurse.you do not need to arrive calm.you do not need to empty your mind.you do not need to be anything other than exactly where you are.let this practice meet you after a long shift, before sleep, at the beginning of your week, or anytime you notice that you have been moving through life without fully feeling connected to yourself.may it remind you that coming home does not always mean returning to a place.sometimes, coming home is returning to your own breath.your own body.your own presence.your own life.take a breath.this moment is for you. 🤍fast forward to 2:57 to skip to meditation.disclaimer:please do not listen to this practice while driving or operating machinery.this podcast is intended for education, reflection, and general wellness support. it is not a replacement for medical care, mental health treatment, therapy, diagnosis, or individualized professional support.special note:for even more support, you can join our member-exclusive nurture podcast or nourish membership for weekly tea chats, deeper reflections, education, live events, and support created to help care reach you beyond the public episodes.listen anytime, move at your own pace, and let this become part of your rhythm of care. 🤍LISTEN TO THE MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PODCASTTAP HERE