This week's episode is coming to you straight from Huntsville, Alabama with a very real conversation on something so many of us experience but rarely talk about:  loneliness.

From middle school to my journey as a travel nurse, feeling alone has been a thread in my life.  And with the holidays right around the corner, I know this season can bring up a lot, especially for nurses who are working away from home, starting new assignments, or spending the holidays in unfamiliar cities.

In this episode, we talk about...

– Why loneliness is so common in nursing and travel nursing
– The emotional weight of working holiday shifts
– Feeling left behind while friends "move on" with partners, families, and traditions
– The pressure to work holidays (and why hospitals scheduling you before/after the holiday should be illegal)
– Ways I kept myself grounded while on assignment
– How to stay connected even when you're physically alone
– The mindset shifts and routines that helped me cope
– Small traditions that made the holidays feel less isolating
– Why courage and travel nursing go hand‑in‑hand

I also share honestly about what this season has looked like for me — including navigating loneliness after moving to France — and a tool that's helped me reframe my mindset.

If you're a nurse who's ever felt alone during the holidays, I want you to know this; you're not weird. You're not behind. You're not alone.

I'll be taking Thanksgiving week off, but I'll be back December 2 with a guest you already know and love.

Take care of yourself this season.

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