PART II: The Art of Not Falling Apart: Coping Strategies for Nurses Who Carry Too Much
Release Date: 12/16/2025
PART II: The Art of Not Falling Apart: Coping Strategies for Nurses Who Carry Too Much
RESUSCITATE WITH JAN DATU
In this conversation, Jan and Dr. Rishma Walji explore the themes of reinvention, emotional regulation, and decision-making. Rishma shares her journey from being a naturopathic doctor to focusing on writing and podcasting, emphasizing the importance of being relatable and approachable. They discuss the concept of 'chosen loss' in the context of making significant life changes and the need to recognize both real and perceived constraints. The conversation also highlights the importance of visioning who you want to be and how to untangle emotions to make clearer decisions. Rishma introduces the...
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PART I: The Art of Not Falling Apart: Coping Strategies for Nurses Who Carry Too Much
RESUSCITATE WITH JAN DATU
In this conversation, Jan and Dr. Rishma Walji explore the themes of reinvention, emotional regulation, and decision-making. Rishma shares her journey from being a naturopathic doctor to focusing on writing and podcasting, emphasizing the importance of being relatable and approachable. They discuss the concept of 'chosen loss' in the context of making significant life changes and the need to recognize both real and perceived constraints. The conversation also highlights the importance of visioning who you want to be and how to untangle emotions to make clearer decisions. Rishma introduces the...
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PART II: Boundaries, Burnout & Becoming Ourselves: The Loz & Baz Conversation
RESUSCITATE WITH JAN DATU
TAKEAWAYS Loz and Baz met in a gym and quickly connected over shared interests. Their relationship evolved from a chance meeting to a long-lasting partnership. They emphasize the importance of emotional health over mental health. Burnout can lead to significant personal and professional changes. Rediscovering one's identity is crucial for personal fulfillment. Success should be defined individually, not by societal standards. The journey of understanding mental health is ongoing and complex. Communication and support are vital in relationships, especially during tough times. Personal growth...
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PART I: Boundaries, Burnout & Becoming Ourselves: The Loz & Baz Conversation
RESUSCITATE WITH JAN DATU
TAKEAWAYS Loz and Baz met in a gym and quickly connected over shared interests. Their relationship evolved from a chance meeting to a long-lasting partnership. They emphasize the importance of emotional health over mental health. Burnout can lead to significant personal and professional changes. Rediscovering one's identity is crucial for personal fulfillment. Success should be defined individually, not by societal standards. The journey of understanding mental health is ongoing and complex. Communication and support are vital in relationships, especially during tough times. Personal growth...
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PART II: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs with Rick Torrison
RESUSCITATE WITH JAN DATU
Summary In this conversation with international speaker, best selling authoer, and mindset coach Rick Torrison shares his journey of overcoming trauma and limiting beliefs, emphasizing the importance of faith, community, and language in personal growth. He discusses the challenges of parenting and the impact of relationships on self-discovery. Rick provides practical steps for listeners to identify and overcome their limiting beliefs, encouraging them to challenge their norms and embrace their stories for growth. In this conversation, Rick Torrison and Jan explore themes of...
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PART I: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs with Rick Torrison
RESUSCITATE WITH JAN DATU
Summary In this conversation with international speaker, best selling authoer, and mindset coach Rick Torrison shares his journey of overcoming trauma and limiting beliefs, emphasizing the importance of faith, community, and language in personal growth. He discusses the challenges of parenting and the impact of relationships on self-discovery. Rick provides practical steps for listeners to identify and overcome their limiting beliefs, encouraging them to challenge their norms and embrace their stories for growth. In this conversation, Rick Torrison and Jan explore themes of...
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Welcome to the Resuscitate Podcast
RESUSCITATE WITH JAN DATU
Welcome to Resuscitate, the podcast created for every nurse who has ever quietly fallen apart while holding everyone else together. So, HEY! I'm Jan Datu, former travel nurse recruiter, life coach, and your new sanity sidekick... this show was born from one hard truth: It is a form of human torture to suffer alone. And far too many nurses are doing exactly that. This podcast is your permission slip to choose yourself again. Every week, Jan brings you: Raw, real conversations with nurses who have been in the trenches Stories that normalize your...
info_outlineIn this conversation, Jan and Dr. Rishma Walji explore the themes of reinvention, emotional regulation, and decision-making. Rishma shares her journey from being a naturopathic doctor to focusing on writing and podcasting, emphasizing the importance of being relatable and approachable. They discuss the concept of 'chosen loss' in the context of making significant life changes and the need to recognize both real and perceived constraints. The conversation also highlights the importance of visioning who you want to be and how to untangle emotions to make clearer decisions. Rishma introduces the idea of tethering to maintain focus on long-term goals and shares insights on coping mechanisms for emotional regulation. In this conversation, Rishma Walji ND, PhD, discusses the importance of coping strategies, self-compassion, and emotional health. She emphasizes the need for proactive coping mechanisms, the significance of recognizing emotional capacity, and the challenges of dealing with grief and loss. The discussion also touches on the importance of establishing boundaries in caregiving, the role of rituals for emotional protection, and the dangers of compartmentalization in high-stress environments. Rishma shares personal experiences and insights on navigating hard conversations, managing expectations in healthcare, and finding enthusiasm for life amidst challenges.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishma-walji
TAKEAWAYS
- Rishma emphasizes the importance of being relatable and approachable in her practice.
- She discusses the emotional heaviness of working in fertility and how it impacted her decision to leave her practice.
- Rishma highlights the concept of 'chosen loss' when making significant life changes.
- She explains the need to recognize both real and perceived constraints in life.
- Rishma advocates for intentional decision-making and understanding one's emotions.
- The importance of visioning who you want to be and how you want to show up in life is emphasized.
- Rishma discusses the process of untangling emotions to make clearer decisions.
- She introduces the concept of tethering to maintain focus on long-term goals.
- Rishma shares insights on coping mechanisms for emotional regulation.
- The conversation touches on the need for personalized approaches in coaching and decision-making. Coping strategies can be categorized as proactive or reactive.
- Self-compassion is crucial for emotional well-being.
- Recognizing emotional capacity helps in managing stress.
- Grief should be addressed rather than avoided.
- Establishing boundaries is essential in caregiving roles.
- Rituals can help protect emotional space.
- Compartmentalization can be useful but should not be long-term.
- Managing expectations can reduce stress in healthcare settings.
- Auditing coping strategies can lead to better self-awareness.
- Finding enthusiasm for life is a continuous journey.
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