CW: We discuss Alex Pretti's murder at the beginning of this episode

For this special episode, we formally welcome Sybil as our new cohost! Our beloved Carley has a bit too much on her plate with her job and wedding to be a full cohost, but don't worry, she will pop in still.

Thankfully, Sybil is here to step in. She is an incredible nurse and an awesome person, so we are so excited to have her join the team. We chat with her about goals as a podcast host, her own self-care practices, and whether it even matters if you're a good dancer.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Cambria Nwosu! Dr. Nwosu is a Legal Nurse Consultant with over 15 years of experience across clinical practice, healthcare administration, and medical-legal analysis. For those interested in a similar journey from bedside nursing to legal nursing, Dr. Nwosu explains the role of legal nurse consultants in the legal process and discusses the importance of patient advocacy, understanding healthcare policies, and the challenges faced by nurses in documentation and informed consent.

For more of her content and expertise, check out @cjnlegalnurse on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube!

Happy New Year! On today's episode of The Self Care Unit, we discuss New Year's resolutions, exploring the real psychological impact they can have, whether it is worth it for nurses to use them as a method to care for themselves, and the mechanisms behind the "fresh start" effect. We also talk about realistic goals, approach vs. avoidance, and why we should try our best not to compare ourselves to others!

The BBC Article referenced in the episode is Linked Here!

This week, we are focused on the night shift! Carley and Micheline are joined by Ashleigh Small, AKA, That Night Shift Nurse. As the mentor behind Flip the Shift, Ashleigh is a certified NICU nurse who has developed her own method to make working the night shift work for you. We talk about the realities of night shift work, what's important to help manage your schedule, and practices that can help new nurses take it on!

For more of Ashleigh, check out her Instagram @that.nightshift.nurse or on her website fliptheshift.com!

This week, Carley and Micheline discuss the challenges and the joys of the holiday season as nurses. They reflect on what they are grateful for in their personal and professional lives, share stories of finding purpose in nursing, and offer coping strategies for those nurses who are spending the holidays away from family, maybe for the very first time.

We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a holiday season full of love and cheer!

CW: Suicide/Suicide Ideation

This week, Carley and Shannon are joined by Drew Robinson! Drew is a former MLB player, mental health advocate, and professional speaker who miraculously survived a suicide attempt, resulting in a newfound purpose of helping others and de-stigmatizing mental health. The conversation centers on Drew's story, the ways to share our struggles and build support systems, and Drew's tagline: "strength isn't always physical."

Drew and links to all his work can be found on Instagram @drewrobbb !

This week, Shannon speaks with Colton Lord about his life as a nurse, advocate, and content creator. They discuss navigating transitions, the importance of community and support systems to take on burnout, and the complexities of finding purpose in nursing. Colton also shares his thoughts on the significance of storytelling in connecting with others, particularly as an advocate for LGBTQ+ representation and mental health awareness

For more of Colton, check out Club Nurse and follow Colton on Instagram and Twitter @nursecolton.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We were thrilled to have Nurse Sibyl join us this week to discuss the importance of her cultural heritage in shaping her nursing journey — from the bedside to social media. We also talk about what representation means in healthcare and the challenges and rewards of being a nurse, particularly for those from immigrant backgrounds. Sibyl's passion absolutely shines in this conversation, so tune in!

For listeners who just can’t get enough Sibyl, she is @sibs.rn on TikTok and @Nurse.Sibyl on Instagram. We hope everyone had a lovely Hispanic Heritage Month!