Michelle Gordon

Finding Bliss after Burnout

Welcome to Finding Bliss after Burnout Podcast. This is a space where I’ll be sharing everything from health, wealth, happiness, mindset, manifestation and my very own journey in finding bliss after burnout. I’m your host Michelle Gordon, nurse of 24 years, mum of 3 children NLP practitioner, life coach and entrepreneur.. Just a few years ago I fell into the darkness of overwhelm and burnout but have since gone on to create the most abundant, expansive and fulfilling life. Get ready to become ignited and empowered as I take you on a journey to make a bigger impact on the world, take back contr...

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Michelle Gordon

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Latest episode

Oct 28, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 100 - You don’t have to give up your nursing career to feel happy again 12.11.2025

Michelle celebrates 100 episodes by getting deeply personal about her own burnout journey at age 41-42 and addresses the whisper every burnt-out nurse is afraid to say out loud: "I just don't know if I can keep doing this." This episode is for nurses in their 40s and 50s who love nursing but can't picture doing it for another 5-10 years. Check out my website: www.thehealthyhapp...

Ep 99 - From Rock Bottom to Rising Strong: How Carrie-Ann McLean Rebuilt Her Life from Debt, Addiction, and Despair 29.10.2025

Carrie-Ann shares her raw journey from being buried in debt, struggling with addiction, and facing homelessness to becoming the author of "Budget Right" and helping others transform their relationship with money. This conversation gets real about financial stress, shame, and how mental health and money are deeply connected. Author of Budget Right - Eliminate Debt and Improve Your Financi...

Ep 98 - The Healthy Happy Nurse: Healing Burnout Through The Burnout Recovery Triangle 15.10.2025

Michelle shares the framework that changed everything for her and hundreds of nurse clients—the Burnout Recovery Triangle. She gets real about her own rock bottom (drifting off mid-conversation, guilt with her kids, feeling numb after every shift) and breaks down the three corners that need to be rebuilt for true healing. Check out the Health and Happiness Forumula

Ep 97: The Courage to Lead Yourself: Heart, Wisdom & Transformation with Melissa Thomson 01.10.2025

Melissa shares practical tools for navigating uncertainty and change, especially when you're burnt out and can't remember what brings you joy. She opens up about losing her father while managing a school through COVID mandates, and how she found her way back to herself through nature, breath, and movement. Follow Melissa: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_t_official/ Visit her website: h...

Ep 96 - I’m in Paris!! 17.09.2025

I'm sharing the magical (and messy) moments from my 16-day European adventure with my family - a trip that started as a vision board dream three years ago and became reality. From Rome to the Amalfi Coast, Florence to Venice, and finally Paris, I'm opening up about the power of intentionality while also getting real about how travel stretched my nervous system.

Ep 95 - Breaking Free: A Real Conversation on Fear, Beliefs & Transformation with Kobi Pollock 03.09.2025

In this episode, Michelle catches up with former client Kobi, who went from being a burnt-out nurse on the verge of suicide to running her own coaching business and living on a farm. They chat about fear, guilt, taking small steps, and what happens when you finally put yourself first. Connect with Kobi: Instagram: @kobi_pollack Podcast: Hold It All Facebook

Ep 94 - What is an Aligned Nurse? 20.08.2025

Nursing feels like the biggest love-hate relationship - giving you deep purpose while simultaneously draining your energy. If you've ever wondered how something so fulfilling can also feel like it's destroying you, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my SHIFT Framework - the exact 5-step process that took me from stage 12 burnout to complete alignment in 12 months. Learn how to ass...

Ep 93 - The Missing piece: How Discovering I’m A Manifestor Changed Everything In My Nursing Life 06.08.2025

"The Human Design Reading That Changed Everything" In this episode, I share how discovering I'm a Manifester in Human Design completely transformed my understanding of myself and my nursing career. For years, I thought something was wrong with me - I couldn't keep up like my colleagues and craved solitude when others seemed energized. Learning about my non-sacral energy type fi...

Ep 92 - When Life Forces You to Pause: Why I’m Taking a Step Back to Leap Forward 23.07.2025

In this episode, I'm opening up about the heavy three months I've been holding—losing my mother-in-law after 30 years and advocating for my own mum through a broken healthcare system. My daily rituals and nervous system tools have been my lifeline, but I've realised I can't keep going at this pace. I'm closing The Health and Happiness Formula until later this year and head...

Ep 91 - The 5 Lies Burnt Out Nurses Tell Themselves (and what’s actually true) 09.07.2025

Lie #1 - I just need a holiday and I'll feel better Lie #2 - Maybe I just need another job Lie #3 - I can afford to invest in myself right now Lie #4 - I don't have time to slow down Lie #5 - This is just the way nursing is, I should be able to handle it Join the Love Your Life Challenge Here: https://go.thehealthyhappynurse.com/love-your-life-challenge-july-2025

Ep 90 - Messy Action, Microhabits & Nervous System Healing: Wellness That Works for Busy Women with Georgia Ann 25.06.2025

In this episode I'm talking wth Georgia Ann. She is a health coach, solo mum and founder of GA Wellness, where she helps busy women build Small Steps for Lasting Change. Creator of the science-backed HNSF Method (Hydration, Nutrition, Self-Care, Fitness), Georgia brings an authentic approach to wellness which is grounded in real life, family values and sustainable habits. With over 20 years e...

Ep 89 - Manifesting Your Desires and Reclaiming Your Self Worth (without the hustle) 11.06.2025

Journal Prompts from this episode If I gave myself bold permission to live the life I truly desire, what would it look like?  What limiting beliefs or resistance came up as I wrote that?  Where do I feel I still need to earn my worth? What can I release today in order to step closer to this version of me?

Ep 88 - My Human Design Journey and Creating Space to Align 28.05.2025

Journal Prompts from this episode #1: What are my top three values and am I living in alignment with them right now?  #2: How does my energy feel lately drained expanded inspired or heavy? #3: Where in my life or work do I feel out of alignment and what might need to shift?

Ep 87 - From Burnout to Alignment: How ICU nurse Dani reclaimed her life by trusting herself and living by her values 14.05.2025

In this episode Dani and I talk about how she reclaimed her life by trusting herself and living by her values.

Ep 86 - Why slowing down feels really hard 30.04.2025

In this episode we talk about why it feels so hard to slow down (especially as a nurse). Also I highly reccomened you check out the book, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk 

Ep 85 - Juliana Lindner on Surrender, Self-Acceptance & Creating a Life You're Madly in Love With 16.04.2025

In this episode I'm chatting with Juliana about her very interesting life story and how she went from rock bottom to creating a life she's madly in love with. Check out Juliana here:  https://www.facebook.com/juliana.r.lindner

Ep 84 - Investing in Yourself as a Nurse: The Deep Work that Changes Everything 02.04.2025

In this episode I talk all about the importance of investing in yourself. It's not just about money, it's about choosing to put yourself first. Enjoy 

Ep 83 - Unmasking Burnout: Signs, Symptoms & The Path to Recovery with Dr Hayley D Quinn 19.03.2025

In this episode I'm talking to Dr Hayley D Quinn all about unmasking burnout. What are the signs and symptoms of burnout and what is the pathway to recovery.  Enjoy! Dr Hayley D Quinn   (She/Her) The Anti-Burnout Business Coach PhD (Clin Psych) BPsych (Hons) Founder & Director of Welcome to Self® Pty Ltd Welcome to Self® with Dr Hayley D Quinn Podcast Host Resident Writer Creating the Mus...

Ep 82 - The 5 hard truths I learned as a nurse that gave everything to her job 05.03.2025

Inspired by my viral Instagram reel, here are the 5 hard truths I learned as a nurse who gave everything to her job.

Ep 81 - Finding Joy Every Day with Kerryanne Farrer 19.02.2025

In this episode we're chatting with Kerryanne Farrer about how to find joy in the everyday.  Connect with Kerryanne: Instagram Facebook

Ep 80 - How I Automate & Simplify My Life (and Why It’s a Game-Changer!) 05.02.2025

Here is the link to join the Love Your Life Challenge: Love Your Life Challenge

Ep 79: From Scrubs to Self-Care: Vee Dixon’s Journey as a Nurse Entrepreneur and Founder of Nursely Store 22.01.2025

In this episode I'm talking to Vee Dixon about her entrepreneurial journey. Connect with Vee: Nursely | Nurses Compression Socks – NURSELY Instagram

Ep 78 - The 4 Essentials to Make 2025 Your Year of Fulfillment, Health, Happiness, and Abundance 08.01.2025

In this episodes we're talking about the 4 essentials to make 2025 your year! Join my 2025 vision boarding masterclass here >> 2025 Vision Board Masterclass

Ep 77 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Unlocking Your Inner Confidence with Cat Matson 25.12.2024

In this episode we go over Cat Mason's steps to overcoming imposter syndrome. Connect with Cat below: Get more info on Cat's Elevator Pitch Workshop Website Linked In Instagram

Ep 76 - Raise Your Standard To Live A Fuller Life 11.12.2024

In this episode I go over what I did to raise my standard and start thriving.

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