74. The Hidden Weight of Hospice Work, Part 2: How to Release It After Your Shift

Описание: Hospice work is sacred — and it’s heavy.
If you’re replaying conversations or carrying the emotional weight of a hard shift home, this episode is for you.

Learn gentle, practical ways to set the work down after your shift — without guilt, without fixing, and without needing stronger boundaries.

Hospice work asks for deep presence — and that comes with an emotional cost.

If you find yourself second-guessing decisions, replaying conversations, or feeling like the day follows you home, you’re not doing anything wrong. You care deeply.

In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, hospice nurse and stress-relief coach Jenny Lytle shares gentle, practical ways to release the emotional weight of a hard shift — without guilt, without “fixing,” and without needing better boundaries.

You’ll learn why carrying work home doesn’t mean you’re too sensitive or doing it wrong, and how to begin transitioning out of nurse mode in a way that honors both your patients and yourself.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why caring deeply makes it harder to “turn off” after work

How your nervous system stays on high alert after a hard shift

Three gentle, menu-style options to help you set the work down

Why consistency matters more than perfection when it comes to self-care

How kindness toward yourself creates more relief than discipline ever will

This episode is especially helpful for hospice nurses, hospice professionals, and caregivers who feel emotionally full, exhausted, or wired after work and want support that actually feels doable.

Next episode preview: Why rest feels so hard — even when you’re exhausted and know you need it.

Key takeaways and action steps:

You’re not broken for carrying work home — you care deeply

The goal isn’t to care less, but to transition out of the role

Choose one gentle reset — body, thought, or ritual

Consistency matters more than perfection

Rest becomes possible when your nervous system feels safe

Free resources and ways to connect:

Get your FREE copy of Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief:
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Busy Nurses’ Guide to Less Stress:
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