The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN

Jenny Lytle. RN
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Nurses don’t often get to visit the breakroom in real life. Welcome to The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN — a warm, encouraging space where hospice nurses and caregivers can pause, feel seen, and find practical support for the emotional realities of this work. Hosted by Jenny Lytle, RN, with over 20 years of hospice experience in case management, on-call, and leadership roles, this podcast offers honest conversations about what it really feels like to care deeply for others while also learning to care for yourself. Through The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project and real conversations with hospice nurses, each 5–10 minute episode shares emotional validation, practical self-care tools, nervous system support, and gentle reminders that you do not have to carry it all alone. Whether you’re a hospice nurse, caregiver, or helping professional, you’ll find encouragement, reflection, and realistic strategies that fit real life. Because self-care isn’t selfish.It’s essential if we want to continue to care for others and live our best lives. stress, self-care, nursing, nurse, healthcare, holistic health, mental health, relax, RN hospice nurse, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, nurse burnout, self-care for nurses

  1. Sep 24

    88. When Your Hospice Caseload Doesn’t Fit Into Your Day

    Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 You start the day with a full schedule. Then there’s a change in condition. A new admission needs more attention than expected. Someone needs coverage. Or you walk into a facility planning to see three patients and discover two more need you. Suddenly, there is more work than will reasonably fit into your day. I’ve been there. And one of the ways I used to cope was to push harder: see everybody first, chart later, answer every message as it came in, skip the breaks, and just keep going. But sometimes the things we do to try to catch up actually make an already overwhelming day even harder. In this episode, we’re talking about the reality that yes, there are systemic problems in hospice that you cannot fix by yourself — AND there may still be things within your control that can make your day a little easier. We’ll talk about documenting at the bedside, getting your mental to-do list out of your head, stepping away for a few minutes during the day, asking for help, and experimenting with small changes rather than trying to overhaul everything at once. And I’ll leave you with one question: If you could change ONE thing about your workday right now, what would it be? You may not be able to completely change it tomorrow. But what’s one small thing you could do that might move you in that direction? 💕 Ready for some personalized support? The Hospice Nurse Reset™ is a personalized two-week coaching experience designed around you, your work, and what’s creating the most stress right now. Together, we’ll identify what’s draining you, what’s within your control, and realistic changes that can help you feel calmer, more supported, and more like yourself again.  Learn more and get started: https://www.jennylytle.com/reset You don’t have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being. 💕 💕 Remember... You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being.  I truly believe it's possible to do both.  💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.   💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guide Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕  🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ https://jennylytle.com

  2. Aug 30

    87. Hospice Nurse Burnout: Why Self-Care Alone Isn't Enough

    Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 What happens when you’re doing all the “right” things—taking breaks, setting boundaries, packing snacks, taking a breath between visits—and you’re still exhausted? Self-care matters. But self-care was never supposed to make an unsustainable workload sustainable. In this episode, Jenny talks about the important difference between what hospice nurses can change individually and what requires support, leadership, or organizational change. Because preventing hospice nurse burnout isn’t an either/or conversation: nurses need practical ways to protect their well-being AND organizations need to create environments where they can thrive. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, consider these two questions: • What part of this is actually mine to change? • What part needs support, communication, leadership involvement, or a bigger change than I can make myself? You shouldn’t have to choose between pushing yourself until you burn out and leaving work you genuinely love. There is something in between. You can love hospice again—without sacrificing your own well-being. 💕 Remember... You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being.  I truly believe it's possible to do both.  💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.   💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guide Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕  🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ https://jennylytle.com

  3. Aug 19

    86. Hospice Nurse Self-Care: Practical Ways to Reduce Stress During Your Workday

    Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 💕 Remember... You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being.  I truly believe it's possible to do both.  💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.   💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guide Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕  🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ https://jennylytle.com

  4. Aug 11

    85. When Being the “Rock Star” Hospice Nurse Becomes Unsustainable

    Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 What happens when being the hospice nurse everyone can count on starts costing you more than you realize? For a long time, I was proud to be the nurse my patients and families depended on—the one who was always available, always willing to help, and always trying to make things easier for everyone around me. And if I’m being truthful, being needed felt good. But over time, I began to realize that the way I was practicing hospice nursing wasn’t sustainable. And some of the things I thought made me a great hospice nurse were actually contributing to my own burnout. In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, I’m sharing more of my own hospice story, including:  Why being the “rock star” nurse became part of my identity  The hidden validation that can come from being needed  How good intentions can unintentionally create dependence  Why being indispensable isn’t the same as being effective  The difference between caring deeply and being available for everything  How experience—and a little self-preservation—changed the way I practiced hospice nursing And we’ll explore an important question: What do you believe being a “good hospice nurse” requires of you—and what is that belief costing you? Sustainable hospice nursing doesn’t mean caring less. It means learning to care differently. 💕 Remember... You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being.  I truly believe it's possible to do both.  💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.   💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guide Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕  🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ https://jennylytle.com

  5. Aug 6

    84. Why Hospice Nurses Stay (Even When It's Hard) | Remembering Why You Chose Hospice

    Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 How did you end up in hospice? It's one of my favorite questions to ask hospice nurses because everyone has a story. Some were inspired by a loved one. Some had a mentor who believed in them. Others stumbled into hospice almost by accident...and then realized they had found where they belonged. In this episode, I share my own hospice journey, how I unexpectedly found this work, how burnout caused me to lose sight of myself, and why I still believe it's possible to love hospice again—without sacrificing your own well-being.  If you've ever wondered whether you've lost your passion for hospice—or if it's simply been buried beneath years of caring for everyone else—I hope this conversation reminds you that your purpose isn't gone. It may simply be waiting to be uncovered.  In this episode, we talk about: • Why so many hospice nurses never planned to work in hospice • The common thread I've discovered through The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ • My own journey into hospice nursing—and the burnout that almost caused me to leave • Why I believe most hospice nurses don't lose their purpose...it simply gets buried • Two powerful questions that can help you reconnect with the nurse you've always been This Week's Reflection Take a few quiet minutes to reflect on these two questions: ❤️ How did hospice find me? ❤️ After everything I've seen...why have I stayed? Somewhere inside those answers may be the beginning of remembering the nurse you've always been.  💕 Remember... You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being.  I truly believe it's possible to do both.  💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.   💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guide Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕  🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ https://jennylytle.com

  6. Jul 27

    83. What If Tomorrow Felt Different? A Hospice Nurse Reset

    Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 What If Tomorrow Felt Different? A Hospice Nurse Reset What if tomorrow wasn't easier... …but you felt different walking into it? In this episode, I invite you to imagine what a real Hospice Nurse Reset might look like. Not a new job.  Not fewer patients.  Not a perfect schedule. Just an ordinary Tuesday where you feel more grounded, more present, and more connected to yourself while continuing to do the work you love. We'll talk about simple, intentional practices that can help you reduce stress, reconnect with your purpose, and begin caring for yourself before you have nothing left to give. Because a reset doesn't happen all at once. It happens one small decision at a time. In this episode, we'll explore:  What a Hospice Nurse Reset really is  Why changing yourself is often more powerful than waiting for your circumstances to change  Simple ways to create moments of calm between visits  End-of-day rituals that help separate work from home  How small choices can help you love hospice again without sacrificing your own well-being  💕 Remember... You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being.  I truly believe it's possible to do both.  💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.   💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guide Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕  🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ https://jennylytle.com

  7. Jul 7

    82. Hospice Nurse Burnout: When You Know Something Needs to Change

    Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 If you're experiencing hospice nurse burnout and you know something has to change, this episode is for you. After interviewing hospice nurses across the country for the Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project, one message has become incredibly clear: Most hospice nurses don't want to leave hospice. They want to love hospice again. In this episode, I share a simple lesson from my morning walk that reminded me how often we convince ourselves that one small step won't make a difference. But what if those few intentional minutes aren't just another self-care task? What if they're the first step toward reconnecting with the nurse—and the person—you've always been? We'll talk about why hope doesn't always come before action, how small daily choices can help you reconnect with yourself, and why caring for yourself isn't about adding one more thing to your to-do list. It's about creating enough space to remember why you chose this work in the first place. If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from the work you love, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone—and that meaningful change often begins with one small step. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why hospice nurse burnout isn't the end of your story • How small, intentional habits can create meaningful change • A different way to think about self-care • One simple question to ask before your day starts taking from you Next week: If you could truly hit reset, what would actually be different? We'll explore what life could look like when you begin finding your way back to yourself. If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little hope today. 💕 Remember... You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being.  I truly believe it's possible to do both.  💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.   💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guide Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕  🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ https://jennylytle.com

  8. Jun 15

    81. You Don't Have to Leave Hospice to Feel Better: How to Stay in the Work You Love Without Losing Yourself

    Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 Do you ever wonder if the only way to feel better is to leave hospice? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal update about a big transition in my own nursing career and why I'm choosing to focus even more on supporting hospice nurses. Hospice work is deeply meaningful, but it can also be incredibly demanding. Many of us entered this field because we felt called to it. We love our patients and families. We believe in the work. But somewhere along the way, many hospice nurses begin to lose themselves. The long days, the charting, the emotional weight, the constant giving, and the feeling that there's never enough time can leave us wondering how much longer we can keep going. In this episode, we talk about: Why loving hospice and feeling exhausted can exist at the same timeThe hidden cost of always putting everyone else firstWhy waiting for a "less busy season" rarely worksHow small, personalized acts of self-care can help you stay in the work you loveWhy you don't have to choose between caring for others and caring for yourselfI also share some of my own journey, including the lessons I've learned about boundaries, burnout, and the importance of putting ourselves on our own priority list. I'd Love to Hear From You As part of my Hospice Well-Being Project, I'm having conversations with hospice nurses to better understand the real challenges you're facing and to help create meaningful solutions. If you're a hospice nurse and would be willing to share your experiences, I'd love to connect with you. Schedule a conversation here: https://www.calendly.com/jennylytlern/hospice Free Resources You can also find free stress relief and self-care resources at: https:///www.jennylytle.com And remember... You don't have to leave hospice to feel better. Self-care isn't selfish. It's the only way we can continue to care for others and live our best lives. 💕 Remember... You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being.  I truly believe it's possible to do both.  💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.   💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guide Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕  🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ https://jennylytle.com

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Nurses don’t often get to visit the breakroom in real life. Welcome to The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN — a warm, encouraging space where hospice nurses and caregivers can pause, feel seen, and find practical support for the emotional realities of this work. Hosted by Jenny Lytle, RN, with over 20 years of hospice experience in case management, on-call, and leadership roles, this podcast offers honest conversations about what it really feels like to care deeply for others while also learning to care for yourself. Through The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project and real conversations with hospice nurses, each 5–10 minute episode shares emotional validation, practical self-care tools, nervous system support, and gentle reminders that you do not have to carry it all alone. Whether you’re a hospice nurse, caregiver, or helping professional, you’ll find encouragement, reflection, and realistic strategies that fit real life. Because self-care isn’t selfish.It’s essential if we want to continue to care for others and live our best lives. stress, self-care, nursing, nurse, healthcare, holistic health, mental health, relax, RN hospice nurse, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, nurse burnout, self-care for nurses

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