The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 If you're experiencing hospice nurse burnout and you know something has to change, this episode is for you. After interviewing hospice nurses across the country for the Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project, one message has become incredibly clear: Most hospice nurses don't want to leave hospic...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 Do you ever wonder if the only way to feel better is to leave hospice? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal update about a big transition in my own nursing career and why I'm choosing to focus even more on supporting hospice nurses. Hospice work is deeply meaningful, but it can also be...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 During Nurses Week, there’s often a mix of emotions. Sometimes it feels validating and appreciated. Other times, it can feel like pizza parties and tote bags are being used to cover up very real struggles nurses face every day. In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenn...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 Are you a hospice nurse feeling more exhausted than your workload alone can explain? In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom , Jenny Lytle, RN, explores emotional exhaustion in hospice nursing —and why it’s not just about caseload, charting, or long shifts. You’ll learn:  Why hospice nurses carry m...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 After an unexpected injury and a couple of months away from the podcast, I’m finally back — and this pause brought more clarity than I ever expected. In this episode, I’m sharing what happened, what this season taught me, and why The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN is shifting to focus more i...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 If the work feels heavier than it used to, you’re not failing — you’ve been carrying a lot. This episode explores the cumulative emotional weight of caregiving and why it adds up over time. You’re not weak for feeling it. You’re human. Over time, caregiving work leaves a mark. Not from one shift, on...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 Rest doesn’t just happen — it often needs a transition. In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN , hospice nurse and stress-relief coach Jenny Lytle explains why going straight from a shift into the rest of your life can leave you feeling wired, tense, and unable to relax — and...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 If rest feels uncomfortable, frustrating, or even unsafe — you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN , hospice nurse and stress-relief coach Jenny Lytle explores why rest feels so hard for nurses and caregivers , even when you’re exhausted and kno...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 Hospice work is sacred — and it’s heavy. If you find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or feeling like the emotional weight of the day follows you home, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN , hospice nurse and stress-relief...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 In this opening episode of a new season of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN , hospice nurse of 20 years Jenny  invites you to slow down and take a Monday moment for yourself . This episode isn’t about fixing anything or adding another task to your to‑do list. Instead, it’s about naming the...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 As the holidays approach, stress and emotional overload can quietly build—especially for nurses and caregivers who are used to putting everyone else first. In this bonus episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN , Jenny offers a gentle, guided pause designed to help you slow down, reconn...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 As nurses, we’re trained to push through—but your body often knows you’re stressed long before burnout shows up. In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN , we explore the early physical stress signals nurses commonly ignore: shallow breathing, tight chests, fatigue, irritability...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 This week on The Nurses’ Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re talking about something so many caregivers struggle with during December: slowing down without feeling guilty . The holidays bring pressure — expectations, invitations, comparison, and the constant feeling that you should be doing more....

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 In this episode of The Nurses’ Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN , we talk about something many people quietly carry this time of year: grief during the holidays. Whether you’re missing a person, a relationship, or a season of life, the holiday season can magnify those emotions. You’ll learn simple, c...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 In the final episode of our three-part Winter Blues series, we’re shifting from the mind to the body. When you’re tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, you can’t always think your way into feeling better — but you can move your way there. Jenny walks you through five simple, accessible somatic exercises...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕  If the dark mornings, cold weather, and post-holiday slump have you feeling tired, sluggish, or unmotivated — you’re not alone. In part two of the Winter Blues series, Jenny shares simple, practical ways to support your energy during the winter months, especially if you’re working long shifts or ju...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 The holidays can bring joy, connection, and celebration — but also stress, sadness, and overwhelm. In this first episode of Jenny’s three-part Winter Blues series, she shares gentle, practical ways to keep your spirits bright through the holidays without adding pressure or guilt. Whether you’re cari...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 What’s your morning routine really like? If you're a nurse juggling on-call nights, family responsibilities, and a full-time job, mornings can feel more chaotic than calm. In this episode, Jenny Lytle, RN, gets honest about her own struggles — and small wins — with creating a nourishing morning...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “something’s gotta give,” this episode is for you. In today’s episode of The Nurses Break Room , Jenny Lytle RN shares a simple yet powerful reflection tool: The Four Helpful Lists . Whether you’re recovering from a big project, navigating the chaos of the holi...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just off lately? You’re not alone—and this episode is your reminder to pause and ask one simple question: What do I need right now? In this 5-minute reset, host Jenny Lytle RN shares a personal story from a weekend getaway with close friends—and how it sparked a p...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just stuck in a spiral of stress? In this episode of The Nurses Break Room , host Jenny Lytle, RN, shares 7 practical and proven strategies to help you pause, reset, and reclaim your mental space—even on your busiest days. Whether you're a nurse juggling long...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 In honor of World Mental Health Day, Jenny gets real about the mental load caregivers carry — and why self-care is not selfish. Whether you’re a nurse, family caregiver, or simply navigating your own mental health challenges, this episode is a compassionate and empowering reminder: you are more than...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 In this episode of The Nurses' Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN , we explore how weekly planning is more than just a productivity hack—it's a powerful form of self-care , especially for nurses juggling changing shifts, emotional demands, and personal commitments. You’ll learn: Why “just win...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 In this episode of The Nurses Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny shares a surprising take on self-care that goes beyond bubble baths and breaks. What if real self-care means doing the uncomfortable thing—like catching up on emails or folding laundry—instead of zoning out on the couch? Jenny shar...

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 In this deeply personal episode of The Nurse’s Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny reflects on turning 50—and how this milestone brought up a surprising mix of gratitude, joy, and unexpected sadness. 🎧 Inside this episode: Why it’s normal to feel conflicting emotions around big birthdays - and in...