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In Episode 56 of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we explore a powerful truth: even the strongest caregivers need care too.

Titled “From Caregiver to Care-Receiver: Learning to Ask for Help Without Guilt,” this episode invites you to reflect on the emotional and spiritual strength it takes to say, “I need help.”

Jenny shares a simple but profound moment on the lake — a reminder that sometimes we have to turn toward the light (the S-O-N, not just the S-U-N) and accept the warmth of support when life feels cold.

If you’ve ever hesitated to lean on others — whether due to guilt, pride, or not wanting to seem weak — this is your reminder: you don’t have to do it all alone.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• How to shift from caregiver to care-receiver — without shame
• Why asking for help can be a gift to others
• What spiritual and emotional support can look like in real life
• Simple first steps to stop suffering in silence
• How to book a free clarity call when you're not sure where to start

💬 “We’re not meant to go through life alone.”
This episode will encourage, comfort, and gently nudge you to reach out when you need it.

🎧 Listen now and take one small step toward supported living.

👉 Book a free clarity call at https://www.JennyLytle.com

If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like there’s never enough time, I’ve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. It’s packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needs—without guilt—so you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.com

Looking for connection with people who get the stress and self-care struggles of nurses and caregivers? Check out https://thenursesbreakroom.com

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylytlern/

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In this episode of The Nurses' Break Room, host Jenny Lytle, RN explores The DOSE Effect by neuroscientist TJ Power — a powerful framework for improving mental health, energy, and motivation through brain chemistry. Learn how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins (DOSE) impact your mood — and the simple, science-backed habits that boost each one.

Jenny shares her personal takeaways, including:

• Why you shouldn’t try to overhaul everything at once
• The cold shower habit that supercharges motivation
• How celebrating tiny achievements rewires your brain
• What nature walks (without your phone!) can do for stress
• The endorphin-boosting ritual you can start today

🎯 Whether you're overwhelmed, burned out, or just looking for a more sustainable way to feel better — this episode will give you one small shift you can make today.

Takeaways / Action Steps: Pick one thing to focus on in each DOSE area - things like:

• Try ending your morning shower with 30 seconds of cold water
• Celebrate a win — even if it’s small — to train your brain for motivation
• Take a walk in nature without distractions
• Add a simple stretching routine to your day to ease tension and elevate mood

If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like there’s never enough time, I’ve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. It’s packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needs—without guilt—so you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.com

Looking for connection with people who get the stress and self-care struggles of nurses and caregivers? Check out https://thenursesbreakroom.com

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylytlern/

More ways to connect here: https://linktr.ee/jennylytle

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Are you stuck in the “someday” trap when it comes to self-care? In this episode of The Nurses Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny tackles the four most common excuses that keep caregivers, nurses, and busy people from taking time for themselves — and shows you simple, guilt-free ways to break the cycle.

Discover how to fit self-care into your schedule, even when you’re short on time, money, or energy. Learn why putting yourself first is actually the best way to care for others, and how to create a personalized self-care menu that makes it easy to take action anytime.

You’ll learn:

• The #1 mindset shift that makes self-care possible in any season of life
• How to find micro-moments for yourself without rearranging your whole day
• Free (and powerful) self-care ideas that work for every personality
• Why self-care isn’t selfish — and how to let go of the guilt
• How to create a ready-to-use “self-care menu” you can turn to instantly

Whether you’re a nurse, caregiver, or just someone who’s always putting others first, this episode will help you start caring for yourself now — not later.

✅ Takeaways & Action Steps

Takeaways:

• Self-care is essential, not optional, for sustainable caregiving and living well.
• Lack of time or money doesn’t have to stop you — small, free actions matter.
• Guilt is misplaced — caring for yourself benefits everyone you support.
• Planning self-care ahead of time makes it easier to follow through.

Action Steps:

1. Write down 3–5 quick self-care activities that take 5 minutes or less.
2. Add 3–5 free or low-cost activities you genuinely enjoy.
3. Keep your “self-care menu” somewhere you can see daily.
4. Use pockets of time for intentional self-care instead of mindless scrolling.
5. Revisit and update your list every few months as your needs change.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like there’s never enough time, I’ve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. It’s packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needs—without guilt—so you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.com

Looking for connection with people who get the stress and self-care struggles of nurses and caregivers? Check out https://thenursesbreakroom.com

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylytlern/

More ways to connect here: https://linktr.ee/jennylytle