196: Three Truths Every Nurse Coach Needs to Hear

Hey friends, it’s Shelby here 👋 and today’s episode is a little different… because it’s as much for me and Laura as it is for you.

We’ve been in the trenches lately—cleaning up messes, making hard calls, doing deep reflection—and as we got to talking, we realized: We need a pep talk. So we hit record.

This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to stay in this game long-term. It’s not always sexy or aligned or inspirational. Sometimes it’s hard and gritty and quiet and you just… keep going anyway.

We share the three truths that have kept us grounded (and humbled) over the past few months, and we hold nothing back.

Here’s what we talk about:

• 💥 Why you’re not the exception to the rule—and why that’s actually a good thing
• 🧠 The difference between motivation and commitment (and why you can’t rely on the former)
• 😅 How to keep going when it feels like everything is falling apart
• 📆 Why your mood isn’t a board member in your business
• ⏳ And a reminder that time will pass no matter what—so you might as well spend it building something meaningful

If you’re in a low season, this episode is a hand on your back.

If you’re ready to quit, this episode is a flashlight in the dark.

And if you’re flying high, tuck this one away. You’ll need it again.

We recorded this from the middle, not the finish line—and I think that’s what makes it potent.

Come listen. Cry if you need to. And let’s get back to it, together.

🧡 With love and resilience,

Shelby

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NCR + Cohort 8

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