Built to be You

[HER STORY] Embracing YOUR unique path & finding courage to keep going w/ Savannah

I already love this series SO much but Savannah is a light in my life on so many different levels. Although we've never met in real life, I can feel her compassion, pain, drive and purpose in life through IG. I believe there is so much POWER in women sharing their stories. It brings comfort to silence, community to feelings of being alone and PURPOSE to community. You can connect with Savannah on IG @savannahyoung14 CONNECT WITH ME: IG: @michaela_robertson_ Join my FREE off social media ...

[HER STORY] Embracing YOUR unique path & finding courage to keep going w/ Savannah

I already love this series SO much but Savannah is a light in my life on so many different levels. Although we've never met in real life, I can feel her compassion, pain, drive and purpose in life through IG. I believe there is so much POWER in women sharing their stories. It brings comfort to silence, community to feelings of being alone and PURPOSE to community. You can connect with Savannah on IG @savannahyoung14

When you meet RESISTANCE.. what comes next?

Resistance— 'that sometimes gross, I don’t feel good about what I am doing feeling' Not feeling certain you’re on the right path  The deep gut feeling of something being off  Feeling like no matter what you do, nothing is working for you— the weight isn’t being lost, you aren’t getting up on your first alarm, you can’t get in to a good routine, etc. Like no matter how much time, energy, effort you are putting in to PUSH forward life is PUSHING you right back  Might stop you dead in your tr...

[HER STORY] Travel nurse & nomad inspiring you to live more INTENTIONALLY w/ Mckenna

Built to Be HER-- the newest series where we get the opportunity to connect with women who share their story of what built them in to the women they are today. There is so much VALUE in learning from others and acknowledging that accolades, achievements or letters behind your name make you worthy of sharing your story. My mission with this series is to CELEBRATE the women who choose to build her story and share with the rest of the world how she got there. Welcome the first guest to this se...

[HER STORY] Travel nurse & nomad inspiring you to live more INTENTIONALLY w/ Mckenna

Built to Be HER-- the newest series where we get the opportunity to connect with women who share their story of what built them in to the women they are today. There is so much VALUE in learning from others and acknowledging that accolades, achievements or letters behind your name make you worthy of sharing your story. My mission with this series is to CELEBRATE the women who choose to build her story and share with the rest of the world how she got there. Welcome the first guest to this se...

REALITY CHECK.. do your expectations meet the SEASON you are in?

Do you ever compare YOURSELF to a previous version of you? Maybe you were more fit, smaller in size, more disciplined, more excited, etc.  You keep telling yourself that version of you TODAY, right now, listening to this ‘should be doing things differently’  Negative comparison like this can keep you stuck, leave you feeling less than & let’s be honest you are NOT supposed to operate at the same level, with the same work ethic, the same discipline, grit, resilience— all of the time  Jus...

[NURSE] Flip the NIGHT SHIFT script & how to support yourself w/ Ashleigh

This weeks podcast guest is a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to all things night shift nursing. This episode is near and dear to my heart and I wish I would've had somebody in my corner like Ashleigh when I was struggling through my night shift burnout. She teaches us:  The impact shift work/night shift can have on your body  Tangible ways to create a routine to support you going in to night shift  How to create a routine & flip back on your days off How to create normalcy when your s...

[NURSE] Flip the NIGHT SHIFT script & learn how to support yourself w/ Ashleigh

This weeks podcast guest is a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to all things night shift nursing. This episode is near and dear to my heart and I wish I would've had somebody in my corner like Ashleigh when I was struggling through my night shift burnout. She teaches us:  The impact shift work/night shift can have on your body  Tangible ways to create a routine to support you going in to night shift  How to create a routine & flip back on your days off How to create normalcy when your s...

Building emotional resilience and how to make life more FUN w/ Rachel

This weeks guest, Rachel, is an emotional resilience life coach and a badass women who makes life FUN. A few things we chat about in this episode: emotional resilience, what is it and how to build it navigating the fear that comes with the unknown as she shares her story about living in CHINA  connecting with your deep, inner knowing instead of just your logical brain how to make everyday life more FUN  & of course how all of these things help you build a better version of YOU. You ca...

Building emotional resilience and how to make life more FUN w/ Rachel

This weeks guest, Rachel, is an emotional resilience life coach and a badass women who makes life FUN. A few things we chat about in this episode: emotional resilience, what is it and how to build it navigating the fear that comes with the unknown as she shares her story about living in CHINA  connecting with your deep, inner knowing instead of just your logical brain how to make everyday life more FUN  & of course how all of these things help you build a better version of YOU. You ca...

ALLOWING yourself to be a BEGINNER

Afraid of being the 'new kid?' WE ALL DO.  I’ve been working with a lot of newbies recently.. new nurses in my 1:1 coaching practice, new athletes in my run coaching biz and I am seeing a  few common themes Ego getting in the way of allowing yourself to be a beginner Instant gratification getting in the way of progress  Struggles with finding consistency in building new habits Negative self talk when a goal requires redirection  The choice you have right now, today in front of you is t...

[INTERVIEW] Making your VISION become a REALITY w/Nicky

This weeks guest is going to help you build CONFIDENCE and BELIEF in yourself that you can do absolutely anything you put your mind to. Of course, a big vision requires action. Nicki is a life coach on a mission to help women step out of their comfort zone and in to what they were meant to do all while creating HABITS to help support you in getting there.  Which you know is SO in alignment with our Built to Be You community!   You can connect with Nicki here:  Website: Unleashedleadership....

[PEP TALK] CHANGE the NARRATIVE you keep telling yourself

Narratives are a CHOICE and when you let your brain run on auto-pilot you brain will go to the default mode— what feels easiest, most convenient, least scary, closest to your comfort zone. When you CHANGE the narrative you also change the doors that are open and available to you. As a women with big, ambitious dreams it's important to ask yourself, how is this story SERVING me?  The words you tell yourself, matters The way you talk to yourself, matters Your mind is a meaning creating mac...

[INTERVIEW] NUTRITION for NURSES, how to create changes & why it matters

Finding somebody who can RELATE to the profession of nursing is huge when it comes to considering WHO you are going to take advice from. Jennie is a registered dietitian and she spends her time with us today chatting about all things NUTRITION for NURSES. how to start making small shifts in the food you eat before work to set you up for a successful shift how to match the work you already do in your shift with checking in on yourself the importance nutrition plays in your energy how nutr...

[NURSE] Take BACK your ENERGY and TIME between 12 hour shifts

I think it’s important to preface this episode with wether you have been a nurse for a year and a half or 15 years, you’ve spent a lot of time learning to live in the routine you currently have You aren’t going to UNLEARN your current behaviors and patterns overnight but you do have THE CHOICE to make the change now To give yourself permission to show up for YOU, before everyone else To strucuture/plan your days off in a way that feels GOOD Honoring what it is you NEED instead of what it...

[NURSE] Take BACK your ENERGY and TIME between 12 hour shifts

I think it’s important to preface this episode with wether you have been a nurse for a year and a half or 15 years, you’ve spent a lot of time learning to live in the routine you currently have You aren’t going to UNLEARN your current behaviors and patterns overnight but you do have THE CHOICE to make the change now To give yourself permission to show up for YOU, before everyone else To strucuture/plan your days off in a way that feels GOOD Honoring what it is you NEED instead of what it...

[INTERVIEW] Reprioritize SLEEP in your life as a shift worker, benefits, routines & MORE

This weeks guest is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things SLEEP, something essential to our everyday well being but something easily forgotten. We chat about: how to repriortize sleep in your life and build better sleep habits how to support your sleep routine benefits of sleep how to navigate shift working + sleeping as well as ways to optimize your sleep the effect caffeine has on sleep AND SO MUCH MORE! Shantha makes sleep for the everyday, busy human seem tangible and ...

[PEP TALK] & REMINDER to keep chasing YOUR unicorn GOAL(S)

I was put in to major reflection after seeing all of the inspiring as HECK stories after the 126th Boston Marathon. It took me back to when I first started running and I told myself "I will be successful when.."  & I wanted to share with you how to reframe success in your OWN life to keep chipping away at the big, sometimes scary, goals you have.  Reminding you that just because she got there that way, doesn't mean that you have to. That you are on such an incredibly unique path to YOU and...

[INTERVIEW] Use JOURNALING as a tool to UNLOCK dreams in your life w/ Meghan

I am SO inspired by todays podcast guest, like she called her shot and now has an actual physical BOOK out in the world. Meghan is a women on a SERIOUS mission to make a massive impact on the women of this world and she uses her methods of journaling to do so.  She breakdowns all things journaling with us- what is it and how does it help the women with big dreams? Shares tangible simple ways to make journaling fit in to the season you are in instead of just another thing on your to do list...

[INTERVIEW] Finding PURPOSE as a nurse outside of work w/ Eva

This weeks guest is somebody who is a women on a mission and truly living in her purpose and inspiring YOU to do the same. In this episode you can find:   How Eva founded Purpose People Co, and is now living in her purpose What building a biz has been like while also being a nurse  Tangible places to start for you, the nurse, who feels like they are missing that sense of purpose  How to get others to support you vision  How to build belief in yourself to pursue your dreams The power o...

[PEP TALK] Do it YOUR way, not 'her way'

A few weeks ago I felt stuck.. in a box that I couldn’t get out  I wrote in my journal “should I be less multi-dimensional?” as in, I’ve seen a little people do this OR that, tell people they have to be REALLY good at one thing in order to be successful at it  & here is the thing.. just because SHE got there that way, doesn’t mean that’s the way for you too Just because SHE has her own version of success doesn’t mean you have to define success the same way  Just because SHE has her own v...

[INTERVIEW] EMOTIONAL TRAUMA & how to NAVIGATE it w/ Chelsea

This weeks episode will give you DEPTH and INSIGHT to dealing with emotional trauma. Chelsea is an emotional trauma coach who believes you deserve to reclaim your power from past trauma, learn to feel safe in your body and be free of your past survival behaviors while focusing specifically on the role our nervous system plays in: the effects of trauma on our nervous system  Raw chats about the heaviness of the pandemic nursing & dealing with the “I’m not sure how to process the grief or na...

[INTERVIEW] EMOTIONAL TRAUMA & how to NAVIGATE it w/ Chelsea

This weeks episode will give you DEPTH and INSIGHT to dealing with emotional trauma. Chelsea is an emotional trauma coach who believes you deserve to reclaim your power from past trauma, learn to feel safe in your body and be free of your past survival behaviors while focusing specifically on the role our nervous system plays in: the effects of trauma on our nervous system  Raw chats about the heaviness of the pandemic nursing & dealing with the “I’m not sure how to process the grief or na...

[PEP TALK] Don't let life catch you WAITING, let it catch you LIVING

This is for my friend who:  is trying to navigate through what feels like the hardest season she has ever been through who feels like she is barely able to make it through the days  who is wishing away the season she is in because it feels so unbearable  I heard this quote in the thickest/deepest part of my burnout and it’s something I remind myself of it everyday I felt like I was trying to escape from the season I was in, as quick as i could but my body/feet were stuck in quick sand ...

[REAL LIFE CHAT] Burnout, we meet again

Maybe you noticed, maybe you didn't-- but Built to be You was put on pause for a hot minute. Not because I didn't want to be here but because physically, mentally and emotionally, I didn't have the capacity to be here.  I kept "shoulding" all over myself but my inner knowing knew that I needed to honor + respect the things I teach here- boundaries, self love, self care, handling emotions that are hard to name and so much more. Todays episode is more of a life chat than anything but I hope ...

[REAL LIFE CHAT] Burnout, we meet again

Maybe you noticed, maybe you didn't-- but Built to be You was put on pause for a hot minute. Not because I didn't want to be here but because physically, mentally and emotionally, I didn't have the capacity to be here.  I kept "shoulding" all over myself but my inner knowing knew that I needed to honor + respect the things I teach here- boundaries, self love, self care, handling emotions that are hard to name and so much more. Todays episode is more of a life chat than anything but I hope ...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Lindsey HOLISTIC LIVING as a nurse

Todays podcast guest is apart of our nurse fam community but ALSO a powerhouse when it comes to all things holistic health. I love that Lindsey is a multi-dimensional nurse and has so many other great outlets and a greater purpose outside of who/what she does as a nurse!  Not sure what holistic health even means? Lindsey walks us through what holistic entails, how to start incorporating in to your life in real time with tangible tips and tricks to help you navigate the tricky 12 hour shift...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Lindsey HOLISTIC + HEALTHY living as a nurse

Todays podcast guest is apart of our nurse fam community but ALSO a powerhouse when it comes to all things holistic health. I love that Lindsey is a multi-dimensional nurse and has so many other great outlets and a greater purpose outside of who/what she does as a nurse!  Not sure what holistic health even means? Lindsey walks us through what holistic entails, how to start incorporating in to your life in real time with tangible tips and tricks to help you navigate the tricky 12 hour shift...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Lindsey WHAT & HOW to incorporate HOLISTIC HEALTHY LIVING as a nurse

Todays podcast guest is apart of our nurse fam community but ALSO a powerhouse when it comes to all things holistic health. I love that Lindsey is a multi-dimensional nurse and has so many other great outlets and a greater purpose outside of who/what she does as a nurse!  Not sure what holistic health even means? Lindsey walks us through what holistic entails, how to start incorporating in to your life in real time with tangible tips and tricks to help you navigate the tricky 12 hour shift...

[NURSE] What I have learned in my first 2 years of being a nurse

How have I already been a nurse for 2 years?! 🤯 I honestly feel like I just started but todays episode is a more laid back style chatting with you what I have learned in the first 2 years of being a nurse. I once dreamed of being a travel nurse and now that I am living this career path I can't help but be in major reflection mode of what a wild, confusing, beautiful ride it's been.  I hope todays episode inspires you to take a moment and reflect back on all that you have accomplished in yo...

[TIP] How to take out the GUESSWORK & eliminate decision fatigue

We make over 35,000 decisions every single day..  That is A LOT of decisions ya feel? Imagine if you could eliminate some of those moments where you have to second guess or think twice about what to do next If you could save that time, intention and energy for what really matters? I was meal prepping the other day and I was like.. I'm kind of a ninja, nbd. I am PROUD of the routines that I have and how I chose to be REACTIVE instead of PROACTIVE.  My type A personality loves having a pla...

[TIP] How to take out the GUESSWORK & eliminate decision fatigue

We make over 35,000 decisions every single day..  That is A LOT of decisions ya feel? Imagine if you could eliminate some of those moments where you have to second guess or think twice about what to do next If you could save that time, intention and energy for what really matters? I was meal prepping the other day and I was like.. I'm kind of a ninja, nbd. I am PROUD of the routines that I have and how I chose to be REACTIVE instead of PROACTIVE.  My type A personality loves having a pla...

[TIP] What if you didn’t have to “do it all?”

Ever found yourself upset when you didn’t finish your to do list for the day? Or when you started a project or working towards a goal and once you finished you felt that “I could’ve done better”  feeling? Trying to be it “ALL” is setting yourself up for the pits of burnout. Disappointment and guilt.  & as you run in circles trying to accomplish “it all” you will realize it's a rat race you will never win. As  a multi-passionate, multidimensional human -- if I could do it all, I would. Bu...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Lina how to be okay with CHANGE & NAVIGATING STRESS

This weeks podcast guest interview will hit you right where it counts.. in your heart  Lina shares her real, raw vulnerable journey of the feelings that come with deciding her career is no longer for her, losing her dad to cancer, the uncomfortable work of becoming a person and leader she knows where her story matters to be heard to help others grow and evolve through their own journey.  Ever found yourself showing up to work saying “holy cow this isn’t even what I want to do be doing?” &...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Lina how to be okay with CHANGE & NAVIGATING STRESS

This weeks podcast guest interview will hit you right where it counts.. in your heart  Lina shares her real, raw vulnerable journey of the feelings that come with deciding her career is no longer for her, losing her dad to cancer, the uncomfortable work of becoming a person and leader she knows where her story matters to be heard to help others grow and evolve through their own journey.  Ever found yourself showing up to work saying “holy cow this isn’t even what I want to do be doing?” &...

[NURSE] Defining PRIORITIES to best support your ENERGY

 The education system failed to teach us as healthcare providers, as nurses, that WE are the most valuable asset of the entire profession. This episode will empower you to navigate your priorities between shifts and on your days off because that's how you fill your cup up. You are truly what makes the world go 'round in the healthcare world. And honestly, to some? You're just a number. I don't mean that in a way to talk down to you but I mean that in a way that you are just a number to so...

[NURSE] Defining PRIORITIES to best support your ENERGY

 The education system failed to teach us as healthcare providers, as nurses, that WE are the most valuable asset of the entire profession. This episode will empower you to navigate your priorities between shifts and on your days off because that's how you fill your cup up. You are truly what makes the world go 'round in the healthcare world. And honestly, to some? You're just a number. I don't mean that in a way to talk down to you but I mean that in a way that you are just a number to so...

[PRESS PLAY] if you are tired of the HUSTLE CULTURE

Living it, seeing it, doing it-- hustle culture has become a lifestyle for so many. & you may be living in it.. without even realizing it. If you're the doer, I want to encourage you to rest. If you're the feeler, I want to encourage you to redefine success If you're the observer or the seer, I want you to learn how to unfollow and distance yourself from people who gave you that crummy feeling of comparison.  I want you to use todays episode as a STARTING POINT to take inventory of your d...

[PRESS PLAY] if you are tired of the HUSTLE CULTURE

Living it, seeing it, doing it-- hustle culture has become a lifestyle for so many. & you may be living in it.. without even realizing it. If you're the doer, I want to encourage you to rest. If you're the feeler, I want to encourage you to redefine success If you're the observer or the seer, I want you to learn how to unfollow and distance yourself from people who gave you that crummy feeling of comparison.  I want you to use todays episode as a STARTING POINT to take inventory of your d...

[PEP TALK] How to REFRAME goals to work for YOU 👑

This time last year I sent out an email titled "the big 3"-- it was the 3 goals I wanted to accomplish in 2021 and as I have spent the last few weeks reflecting on all that happened in 2021 this email popped in to my mind.. I went back to read it only to find out that 2 out of the 3 goals? Didn't necessarily "happen" which is why I wanted to share with you today THREE ways to REFRAME your goals.  Often times goals get chased because of what society tells you to do or because of what you fee...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Bria - stress, mindful minutes and unlocking a next level version of YOU

I loved getting to chat with this weeks guest, Bria. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to giving tangibles to helping you unlock that next level living by getting to really know yourself, what you need and how to best support yourself through every season. A few things you can expect to learn in this episode: How to incorporate healthier living even with a busy schedule by starting with the simple question “what do I need right now?” How STRESS affects everyday living and how chr...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Anna- using your RN license as a TOOL, career pivots + resume building

This weeks guest is an epic, multidimensional RN, Anna Morrow.  She shares great tips + wisdom on how to use your nursing license as a TOOL in your toolbox rather just the "one option mindset". She shares tips + tricks to help you to build a resume that makes you stand out and highlight what actually matters. And ultimately- we hope you walk away from this conversation with a new found belief that your career as a nurse GETS to be FUN and YOU get to design it that way that YOU want.  You c...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Anna- using your RN license as a TOOL, career pivots + resume building

This weeks guest is an epic, multidimensional RN, Anna Morrow.  She shares great tips + wisdom on how to use your nursing license as a TOOL in your toolbox rather just the "one option mindset". She shares tips + tricks to help you to build a resume that makes you stand out and highlight what actually matters. And ultimately- we hope you walk away from this conversation with a new found belief that your career as a nurse GETS to be FUN and YOU get to design it that way that YOU want.  You c...

[PEP TALK] How to rebuild MOMENTUM

[NURSE] How to navigate IMPOSTER SYNDROME

Have you ever sat in a classroom looking around you saying "am I qualified to be here?" Or walked in to a high acuity patients room & said "am I the nurse that should be caring for this patient?" That feeling of self-doubt, discouragement, shame -- its time to NORMALIZE it.  Share it loud and proud that you don't know what you're doing, that you are nervous to try a new skill for the first time, that you can't recall 100% of the info on your last pathophysiology exam-- it is OKAY.  Impost...

The KEY to unlocking more HAPPINESS

I don't think the answer will be what you think it is.. but I can't wait for you to listen to find out ;)  In todays episode we talk about how we rely on external people, places and things for happiness when in reality happiness comes from INSIDE. I challenge you to focus less on the people, places, things, accolades and instead get really good at  - SHOWING UP for the things you said you were going to do  -FILTERING out the things in your life that don't serve you -LEARN to be honest with...

[TIP] PLAY THIS to learn the type of REST you are missing

What do you first think of when I say "what does rest meant to you?" Are you somebody who always feels like no amount of sleep is ever enough? Your response to somebody who says "how are you?" is "I'm just so tired" It's probably because you didn't know there are actually SEVEN types of rest ( I know my mind was blown too). Rest is about SO MUCH  MORE than just physical rest and sleep. Todays podcast episode is to help you feel empowered to allow yourself to rest more where you need it in o...

[NURSE] Thinking about making a CAREER PIVOT?

Feeling spent? Burntout? Overwhelmed? Unfulfilled? Ready to march in to the supervisors office & quit your job? Maybe you are uncertain of what else to do? If you should leave? Sitting on the sidelines watching everybody else make career pivots finding yourself saying "I wish". Not sure how to communicate what it is you need/want? Todays episode is for YOU.  The goal of this episode is not to make you quit your job, in fact, I don’t want you to do that but instead I want you to EXPLORE: ...

[TIP] 4 Things to do with the SUMMER --> FALL TRANSITION

This episode is all about helping you identify what you need to take with you in to the new season and what is your responsibility to leave behind. I'm a firm believer that you are not meant to operate at the same level, with the same goals, all of the time-- and that is OKAY. Some seasons you will need to slow down and rest. Some seasons you will be ready to go full throttle. It's not only about the leaves changing, cooler temps and less hours of daylight but instead REFLECTING where...

[TIP] 4 Things to do with the SUMMER --> FALL TRANSITION

This episode is all about helping you identify what you need to take with you in to the new season and what is your responsibility to leave behind. I'm a firm believer that you are not meant to operate at the same level, with the same goals, all of the time-- and that is OKAY. Some seasons you will need to slow down and rest. Some seasons you will be ready to go full throttle. It's not only about the leaves changing, cooler temps and less hours of daylight but instead REFLECTING where...