Empowering Nurses: Jeanelle Classen on Burnout, Self-Care, and Mental Health in Healthcare
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Kyle Goodknight

Empowering Nurses: Jeanelle Classen on Burnout, Self-Care, and Mental Health in Healthcare

S2 E24 • Oct 22, 2024 • 31 mins

Kyle Goodknight introduces Jeanelle Classen, who shares her personal experience with burnout and her journey from veterinary medicine to nursing. They discuss the significance of hospital experience and the challenges of seeking help in the medical field. Jeanelle talks about her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the creation of support systems and the concept of being "healthily selfish" in mental health training. The conversation delves into her transition from nurse to business owner, the challenges of monetization, and her course and book aimed at enhancing self-awareness in healthcare. The episode concludes with insights on normalizing mental health conversations and Jeanelle's personal experiences with burnout.

Key Points

  • Burnout in the medical field is prevalent and often overlooked, leading to significant mental and physical health issues.
  • Proactive self-care and resilience strategies are crucial for sustaining a long and healthy career in nursing and other high-stress professions.
  • Entrepreneurial endeavors can stem from personal experiences and challenges, transforming adversity into resources that benefit others in similar situations.
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