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Healing My Family Through Nurse Coaching Oct 13, 2025

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Nurses, Nurse Coaches—what if the change you’re craving in healthcare isn’t “out there,” but right where you already are?

Heather is joined by Board Certified Nurse Coach Amanda Johnson, whose mission is to light a fire under healthcare from the inside out. In this heartfelt episode, Amanda shares how nurse coaching resuscitated not just her career—but her family, her leadership, and the lives of the nurses and patients she now serves.

This is a must-listen if you’ve ever wondered, “Can I really make a difference in the system I work in?”

🎧 Tune in to hear:

How Amanda’s nurse coaching journey healed her relationship with her daughter (16:15)
The exact moment a nurse leader said, “You’re what we’ve been looking for” (48:40)

Whether you're dreaming of starting something new or staying right where you are and doing things differently, this episode will inspire you to go bold and bring your vision forward.

Tune in to learn everything about it!

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Why Board Certification Changes Everything Oct 06, 2025

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Let’s talk about legitimacy. Board certification in Nurse Coaching isn’t just another set of letters—it’s a professional milestone that sets you apart.

In this episode, we’re diving into why board certification matters so much in the world of Nurse Coaching—and how it’s helping transform our entire profession. We’ll walk you through the two certification options (Nurse Coach and Holistic Nurse), explain what they mean, and share how The Nurse Coach Collective prepares you to sit for both—confidently.

We’ll also unpack the deeper “why” behind board certification—how it boosts your confidence, opens doors for jobs and higher pay, and strengthens the Nurse Coaching movement at large.

Tune in now to find out how you can do it.

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Breaking the Nurse Burnout Cycle Sep 29, 2025

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What happens when a nurse on the edge of burnout discovers a whole new way to serve—and live?

In this episode, I sit down with Julia Lodge, a Nurse Coach, mother of twins, and one of the most heart-centered humans I know. Julia shares her powerful story of hitting burnout, finding her way to Nurse Coaching, and giving herself permission to dream again.

From 20 years in pediatrics to launching her own coaching practice (just four months after graduating!), Julia walks us through her transformation from exhausted to empowered.

We talk about healing, holding space, and what it really means to reclaim the parts of nursing that light us up the most.

✨ Whether you’re feeling stuck or just need a reminder of what’s possible—this one is for you.

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Why Every Nurse Deserves This Second Chance Sep 22, 2025

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Nurses, ever wondered what it actually feels like to go through the Nurse Coach Collective program? This week, Heather sits down with Crystal Lander—a home care nurse from Northern Minnesota who went from total burnout to total breakthrough.

She hadn’t even heard of Nurse Coaching when she stumbled on a video mid-walk on a treadmill—but something clicked. Now, just months later, she’s preparing to launch her own LLC, partner with her mom (also in the program!), and radically shift how healthcare is delivered in her community.

This is an unfiltered, inspiring look at what happens when a nurse finally says “yes” to a new path—and herself.

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How Shawne Built a 6-Figure Practice From Scratch Sep 15, 2025

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Peter here—and today, I’m sitting down with the one and only Nurse Coach Shawne Arceneaux.

From burnout in oncology to thriving in a soulful, six-figure practice, Shawne’s journey is filled with grit, growth, and some serious gold for every aspiring Nurse Coach.

In this episode, we dive deep into what it really takes to build a business as a healer, why inner work can’t be skipped, and how Shawne co-created a game-changing burnout prevention program for oncology providers.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to reconnect with your purpose, this one’s for you.

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How To Build a $14K Coaching Business Before Graduation Sep 08, 2025

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Freedom doesn’t pay the bills—until it does.

And even before it does, it pays in energy, alignment, and peace.

In this inspiring episode, Heather sits down with Nurse Coach and Nurse Practitioner Karina Hammon, who shares her journey of breaking free from burnout, food and alcohol dependence, and the traditional healthcare mold.

Karina opens up about how personal grief and a deep desire for change led her to nurse coaching. Now, she’s built a powerful coaching business rooted in mindfulness, authenticity, and transformative group work—earning $14K before even graduating from The Nurse Coach Collective.

✨ If you’ve ever asked, “Do I have to have it all figured out before I coach others?”—this one’s for you.

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The Offline Path to 6-Figure Nurse Coaching Sep 01, 2025

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In this episode, I (Peter) sit down with the amazing Karri Willy, a board-certified nurse coach who built a thriving private practice in rural Vermont — without a website, without a social following, and without playing by the “rules.”

Instead, she’s built her business through powerful, face-to-face conversations, invitations from the heart, and a deep commitment to showing up — even when it feels scary.

This episode is for every nurse coach who’s ever doubted whether this path is possible for them. Kerri proves that not only is it possible — it can be joyful.

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What Simplicity Taught Us About Success | Q&A Part 4/4 Aug 18, 2025

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Nurses, Nurse Coaches—ready for part four?

In today’s episode, Peter and I are answering all your burning questions in the last part of our Q&A series.

We dive into the toughest truths we've had to accept about ourselves as leaders, the business failure that nearly broke us (and the lessons we learned from it), and how we're both still working on finding that sweet spot between work, life, and everything in between.

From co-leading to simplifying our business (yes friends, less IS more), we’re getting candid about the ongoing struggles of balancing ambition with personal joy. Plus, we’re sharing what we’re most excited about right now, both in our practice and outside of it!

Tune in now.

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Balancing Business, Parenthood, and Pancakes | Q&A Part 3/4 Aug 11, 2025

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Nurses, Nurse Coaches—ready for part three?

In this episode, Peter and I are answering your most personal questions about what health, wellness, and daily life really look like for us—outside of the coaching room and off Instagram.

We’re talking about everything from lifting heavy weights (and why Peter doesn’t anymore), to cold plunges, plant-based eating, parenting while running a business, and how we find time to be fully present for each other.

If you’ve ever wondered how we actually live out the holistic lifestyle we teach—this one’s for you.

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Believing in Your Dream (Even When You Don’t Yet) | Q&A Part 2/4 Aug 04, 2025

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Nurses, Nurse Coaches—ready for part two?

You asked, we answered. This episode is another round of pure, unfiltered Q&A—straight from your questions in the Facebook group. And today, we’re talking about some of the most real, raw moments in our journey as Nurse Coaches.

We’re diving into what it feels like to stall out, how we get back on track, the mistakes we made early in our practice, and what it really takes to believe in a big, wild dream… even when you’re still figuring yourself out.

Get ready for truth bombs, vulnerable shares, and practical shifts that can help you reignite your spark.

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