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Finding Bliss after Burnout
Finding Bliss after Burnout
Author: Michelle Gordon
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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 control and transform your life.
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Michelle gets deeply honest about why 2025 felt so brutally hard—and why that's actually okay. If this year kicked your ass emotionally, physically, spiritually, financially, or mentally, this episode is your warm hug and reminder that you're not alone. Plus, she walks you through exactly how to finish 2025 strong and set yourself up properly for 2026. Join Michelle's 2026 Vision Board Workshop here. This will be a powerful interactive 90 min workshop on zoom where she will take you th...
Samantha shares her raw journey from being a burnt-out, angry, job-hopping nurse who was ready to quit the profession to landing her dream role in diabetes education. This is a story about taking responsibility, slowing down when you want to speed up, and discovering who you are beyond the nurse title.
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.thehealthyhappynurse.com Follow me on Instagram: michellegordon_coach
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 Financial and Mental Wellbeing Check out her book on Amazon Check her out on Instagram Budget Right - Website
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
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: https://www.melissat.live/
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.
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_pollackPodcast: Hold It AllFacebook
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 assess if your work aligns with your values, energy, and nervous system, and discover why being told to "be more re...
"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 finally gave me permission to honor my natural cycles of bursts and rest. I'll share the 5 ways I now honor my Manifest...
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 heading to Italy and Paris with my family—a trip that's been on my vision board for three years. I refuse to step on that plan...
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
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 experience in the fitness industry, she blends lived experience, actionable tips and community-driven s...
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?
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?
In this episode Dani and I talk about how she reclaimed her life by trusting herself and living by her values.
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
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
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
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 Muse Magazine Past President Compassionate Mind Australia 2018-20 Website https://drhayl...



