S1:E3 - Burnout ft. Cheryl Nickerson

With over 30 years of experience as an LPN, Cheryl Nickerson brings a powerful blend of hands-on clinical expertise, adult education, and trauma-informed mental health training to the kitchen table.In this episode, we unpack burnout through the lens of real frontline experience — what it actually looks like in practice, how trauma shows up in care environments, and why education and self-awareness are critical to sustaining our workforce. Cheryl shares honest reflections from decades in healthcare, offering both validation and practical insight for caregivers, leaders, and anyone navigating the emotional weight of caring for others.This conversation is grounded, real, and deeply needed.