In this episode, I explore a crucial topic shaping healthcare today - caretaker fatigue. Join me as I delve into an enlightening conversation with my dear friend and Executive Coach, Catherine Wood. Cat shares invaluable insights about balancing work-life commitments and the importance of recognizing and meeting our personal needs for sustainable career longevity. Even if you feel like you've heard all there is about burnout, I promise this conversation brings fresh perspectives and tangible steps you can incorporate in your daily life. In today’s episode, we talk about:How to caretake without losing yourselfThe sneaky patterns in caretakingHow to stop putting yourself lastSetting boundaries that take care of YOUIf you liked this video, also check out:Navigating NP Burnout with Cait DonovanNurse Practitioner Stress, Burnout and Compassion FatigueWhen You Want To Give Up as a Nurse PractitionerTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:43 Discussing Caretaker Fatigue01:18 Meet Catherine Wood02:32 The Impact of the Pandemic on Caregivers03:41 Caregiving and Burnout05:16 Burnout Prevention05:56 Caretaking and Codependency06:53 Caretaking in Relationships07:56 Meeting Your Own Needs13:41 Overcoming Caretaking Habits28:45 Understanding Your Needs29:41 The Impact of Ignoring Your Needs31:21 The Journey of Self-Discovery34:36 Boundaries34:54 Building Self-Trust38:26 Nonviolent Communication44:50 The Challenge of Change in Relationships54:29 Transparency in CommunicationRead the blog post here._______________________________© 2023 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.