Listen "25: Nurse Burnout Recovery: Fitness, Boundaries & Motivation with Niko Saunders"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textFeeling stuck in survival mode as a nursing student or new grad nurse? In this episode, I sit down with ICU nurse, fitness coach, and content creator Niko Saunders (@officialfitrn) to talk all things nurse burnout, healthy habits, and building a life outside the bedside.Niko opens up about the moment he realized he wasn’t okay, how a medical diagnosis led to a wake-up call, and the powerful mindset shift that helped him reclaim his health. We dive into nurse-friendly fitness tips, the truth about burnout, and how to create consistency in a chaotic schedule. Whether you're in nursing school, a new grad navigating your first job, or a nurse ready to feel like yourself again, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate, follow, and share it with a nurse friend who could use some motivation today.Guest Bio: Niko Saunders, BSN, RN is a registered nurse working in the medical and neuro ICU. After experiencing the toll that burnout and stress can take on healthcare workers, Niko shifted focus toward fitness and lifestyle coaching specifically for nurses. Now, alongside bedside care, Niko helps fellow nurses build strength, improve energy, and create sustainable habits - without the all-or-nothing mindset. Through a realistic, experience-backed approach, Niko empowers nurses to take back control of their health and well-beingConnect with Guest Niko Saunders: Instagram → @officialfitrn Tiktok → @nikosaundersConnect with Nurse Coach Caroline:Instagram → @NurseCoachCarolineTikTok → @NurseCoachCarolineWebsite → nursecoachcaroline.comJoin the Community → The New Nurse SocietyThank you to our Life After Nurse School Podcast Affiliate-Mometrix: Study for the NCLEX or entrance exams (HESI & TEAS) with affordable resource Mometrix. Apply “ Caroline20” to get 20% off: https://ref.mometrix.com/1191-852.htm Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you <311/9-11/25
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