Episode 23 - Wendy Trevarthen - Part 1 Outgrown your role, Part 2. Bullying or Misalignment/

🎙️ In this solo episode, Wendy brings together two powerful live recordings from the Your Nurse Voice Matters (previously known as Healthy Options Now) Facebook group to explore a question many nurses quietly ask themselves: Is this burnout, or have I outgrown my role? In the first half, Wendy unpacks the signs that you may have outgrown your nursing role. Key themes include: Loss of enjoyment — boredom, lack of challenge, and feeling undervalued Misaligned expectations — what you were promised versus reality Limited opportunities — no visible career pathway or growth In the second half, Wendy clarifies the critical difference between burnout and role misalignment. Key themes include: The source of the problem — workload and fatigue versus poor role fit How you feel after rest — relief versus persistent dissatisfaction What you fantasise about changing — hours and shifts versus purpose and direction This episode encourages reflection, self-awareness, and proactive career conversations — before frustration turns into burnout. If you know a nurse that has a story to tell, put us in touch www.healthyoptionsnow.org