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As we close out 2025 and step into a brand new year, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reset. Whether you’re a new nurse, a nursing student, or somewhere in the early stages of your nursing career, today’s conversation will help you understand why the things that feel uncomfortable are the very things that help you grow.
In this episode, I break down the science behind trying new things including neuroplasticity, novelty, dopamine, confidence-building, and why your brain changes when you step outside your comfort zone. You’ll learn how doing something unfamiliar creates new neural pathways, boosts motivation, expands your window of tolerance, and increases your overall sense of wellbeing. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure of your next steps as a new grad nurse, this science-backed mindset shift is going to change everything.
But this isn’t just theory, I also share my personal “year of firsts” and what happened when I stopped playing it safe. From starting this podcast, to traveling to Ireland and driving on the opposite side of the road, to running a marathon without a plan, investing in my business, taking on new teaching experiences, and even becoming a chicken owner… every one of these moments stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. And they taught me that growth is always happening, even when it feels messy.
If you’re heading into 2026 hoping to build confidence, reduce new grad overwhelm, grow your nursing skills, or simply feel more alive again — this episode is for you. Let this be your permission to try new things, do the hard things, and celebrate every step of progress along the way.
Tune in, reset your mindset, and let’s grow together.
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