Nursing, Wellness, Motherhood, Burnout & Sisterhood with Nurse Nikki | Episode 18

Welcome back to Handle Her With Care Podcast! I’m your host April Marie, and today we are stepping into a powerful, heartfelt conversation with my sister-friend of many years — the incredible Nicole Strong, registered nurse, charge nurse, mother, and founder of Uniquely Scrub'd, a wellness brand dedicated to helping nurses practice real self-care. This episode is packed with truth, laughter, healing, career gems, and a deep dive into the realities behind nursing, motherhood, burnout, and building a soft space when you give so much of yourself to everyone else.  In This Episode We Talk About: How our friendship has stayed strong through the seasons of life Nicole’s journey into motherhood and raising children in two different generations What drew her to nursing & her favorite departments to work in Real talk about the nursing field: burnout, compassion fatigue, and misconceptions What inspired her to create Uniquely Scrub'd and host self-care events for nurses The importance of journaling, stillness, and using The Soft Space 90-Day Journal Finding balance as a nurse, mother, friend, and woman How Nicole handles herself with care in her everyday life A fun “Would You Rather” game to close out the episode  Thank You To Our Sponsors & Partners:  661 Creators Space – The home of my podcast and the studio that brought my vision to life.  MyHairHoney.com – Your go-to for hair growth oil that restores, replenishes, and strengthens your strands. Shop now at myhairhoney.com  About Our Guest: Nurse Nicole Strong Registered Nurse • Charge Nurse • Wellness Advocate Founder of Uniquely Scrub'd, a community and event brand supporting nurse wellness, rest, and self-care. Connect with Nicole: @UniquelyScrubd.socialclub   Let’s Stay Connected Website: aprilmarieholland.com Podcast IG: @HandleHerWithCare_Podcast Personal IG: @ROxSTARR_Life #HandleHerWithCarePodcast #NurseWellness #NursingBurnout #NurseLife  #SelfCareForWomen #SoftLife #EmotionalWellness #WomenSupportingWomen #MotherhoodJourney #NursingCareer #InnerHealing #RestorativeCare #PodcastForWomen #AprilMarie