Summary
Burnout is still very real in healthcare, and many nurses are carrying trauma from the pandemic — whether they realize it or not.
In this episode, I sit down with Keith Carlson, nurse career coach and host of The Nurse Keith Show, to talk about how burnout shows up today, how to begin healing, and what support looks like — whether through coaching, therapy, or small moments of joy.
Keith shares his personal experience with burnout and how his former wife helped him take the first step toward change. We also talk about how to assess what’s within your control, when it’s okay to walk away, and how something as simple as a “glimmer list” can help you reconnect to what matters.
Tune in for honest insight, practical strategies, and the reminder that healing is possible — one step at a time.
About Keith Carlson:
Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC, is a Board Certified career coach, veteran nurse, and host of The Nurse Keith Show, one of the longest-running nursing podcasts. Since 1996, Keith has worked in home health, hospice, public health, and community health, and now helps nurses create careers that are healthy, fulfilling, and aligned with their values. A sought-after speaker and writer, Keith lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his wife Shada and their beloved dog Buck.
Things You’ll Learn
- Why pandemic-related stress is still impacting healthcare teams
- Keith’s personal story of burnout and how coaching changed his life
- When to stay and try to change your work environment — and when it’s okay to leave
- Why assessment is the first step in figuring out what’s really causing your burnout
- The concept of a “glimmer list” and how it can help you find joy in the small things
- The difference between coaching and therapy — and how to know which one you need
- The power of knowing you have a choice
Resources
- Connect with and follow Keith Carlson on LinkedIn
- Email Keith directly here!
- Check out the 33 Scripts Guide to Address Disruptive Behaviour here!
- Buy Renee Thompon’s book Enough! Eradicating Bullying & Incivility here!
- Learn more about the Eradicating Bullying & Incivility eLearning Program here!
- If you want to enter a question for Renee to answer on the podcast, please email [email protected].
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