Show Notes
What happens when a mistake doesn’t break you—but builds you?

In this episode of The Secret of My Success, host Erin Currin sits down with nurse Crystal Culp for a powerful, honest conversation about mistakes, burnout, boundaries, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life.

Crystal shares her journey from a wide-eyed nursing student who nearly quit after a serious error, to a seasoned professional who learned that perfectionism is not the goal—presence is. Along the way, she reveals how reflection, authentic communication, and gratitude helped her rebuild passion in a system that often leaves caregivers exhausted and undervalued.

This episode is for anyone who:
• Feels burned out, overworked, or emotionally drained
• Is afraid a mistake defines their competence or worth
• Struggles with boundaries at work or in relationships
• Wants fulfillment without chasing perfection

In this conversation, we explore:
• Why mistakes are inevitable—and how to learn from them without self-punishment
• The hidden cost of burnout and “just pushing through”
• How honest communication builds trust (and why softening the truth backfires)
• Why reflection is essential for growth and emotional resilience
• The role of boundaries, gratitude, and self-awareness in sustainable success

Crystal’s story is a reminder that fulfillment doesn’t come from doing everything right—it comes from doing the work with awareness, integrity, and humanity.

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More about Crystal Culp

Crystal Culp is a retired senior nursing leader whose decades-long career has deeply fulfilled her through caring for people, mentoring new nurses, and advocating for system-level change to make nursing better.

For Crystal, nursing isn’t just a profession — it’s been a lifelong calling and a core part of her and her family’s identity. Now, as a speaker and advocate, she’s helping nursing leaders think differently about how they support their staff, with a focus on retention, culture, and creating workplaces where nurses feel valued, supported, and inspired to stay.
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Connect with Erin Currin
Life Coach | Reiki Master | Host of The Secret of My Success

Helping women redefine success, reclaim their time, and live aligned lives.

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