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B the Main CharacterSoft Nursing (starting my new job)Hi friends! New job equals reinvention era maybe? I am leaving my "home hospital" that I have been at for the last four years, but change is a beautiful thing and I am so excited to embark on this new journey! In this episode we talked about what lead to me to outpatient nursing and why I am plan to stay in it. As well as the differences between outpatient and inpatient nursing as someone who has experienced both. & Happy October, cheers to 3 more months of the year!!2024-10-0439 minB the Main CharacterSummer Scaries transition to Embracing FallHey guys, with fall officially starting this weekend, we are in the full blown swing over here, and loving every minute. I have a soy fall candle in every room, the apartment is decorated, the fall recipes are cooking... its go time. This episode we are going to be talking about making the transition from summer to fall more seamless and less sad, although I know I have a lot of fall loving girlies listening on here. I am also harping on the fact of romanticizing each season before it slips away and making the most of this slow...2024-09-2042 minB the Main CharacterSummer Reading Wrapped Hi guys and welcome back! Sadly this will be my last summer style episode until next year, but we are finishing strong with wrapping up and discussing my 15 summer reads this year. Lots of romances with some family drama and thriller books mixed in. My star rating and brief intro to the book to either peak your interest or not. You may have even have read some of these books and you can compare your perspective with mine! Or even take some for your TBR for next summer. 2024-09-1330 minB the Main CharacterMy Acne Journey Pt. 2Hi guys! First thing I want to thank all of you for your kind feedback and messages on last weeks episode, it made my heart so full. This week we are talking about the products, supplements, and daily practices I do to benefit and aide my acne. Skincare is certainly not a one size fits all so what works for me may not work for you but I wanted to share my experiences! 2024-08-3041 minB the Main CharacterMy Acne Journey Pt. 1 A very story telling time episode over my past 8 years of struggling with acne, from a desperate girl in her teens who just wanted clear skin to an adult that thought it would go fully away by now. This episode has been in my drafts forever and I finally compiled thoughts and learned experiences on this journey. I know many people have struggled with similar issues where they felt their needs were being brushed off and unheard by some*professionals meant to aide us, and then taken matters into your own hands to heal yourself by any means necessary...2024-08-2326 minB the Main CharacterMoving & Managing your own space for the first time Hey guys and welcome back! I figured this is the perfect time of year to talk about moving as fall approaches and people are heading back to college, or maybe even post grad moving officially out of your parents house. Todays episode we talk about some of the tasks you can do gradually to help this transition go smoothly. Moving unfortunately does not just mean finding a rent within your budget but also planning for the slam of security deposits, your own bills and a new definition of responsibility. After establishing your space in your move, then it is...2024-08-1640 minB the Main CharacterHot takes & things I think people lie about liking Happy Friday friends! This episode is meant to be light hearted, fun and just some of my personal opinions and hot takes from Gypsy Rose to how I feel about pranking your kids. I hope this episode takes you away from the real world and gives you something to disconnect and laugh with, enjoy!2024-08-0949 minB the Main CharacterSaturday of the Summer, July Recap Happy August! This week we are recapping my favorite month of the year. Memories made, books read, concerts attended, recipes I have loved and much more. Enjoy!2024-08-0252 minB the Main CharacterCaring for your mind like you do your bodyHi friends and welcome back! This week we are talking a lot about the mind to body connection for our overall well being. & asking the question, why are mental health and physical health looked at so differently in our day to day? How do we open up the conversations to talk about mental health for what it is, NORMAL. When someone asks "how are you?" are you always honest or worried about being a burden by speaking the truth? We also discuss making your mental health routine as diverse and intricate as your physical health routine and why this...2024-07-1946 minB the Main CharacterGirl Talk pt. 2 (girlhood, tampon scandals & spicy books)Welcome back to the pod! This week we are doing an episode on all things girl talk, so if you are my mom, close your ears. This is a judgement free and open episode for the girls of course, to laugh at and relate to. From my spicy book recs to being upset over Noah Kahan ticket prices, this episode is a little bit of it all. 2024-07-1246 minB the Main CharacterMy Pet Peeves Hi friends and welcome back to the pod! This weeks episode is meant to be light hearted, silly and hopefully somewhat relatable. I would lean towards this type of episode if I felt like I needed to call a friend, or just unwind. Whether you are hot girl walking, or having a self-care night, this should be the background noise. I hope you enjoy & laugh for my sake. 2024-06-2841 minB the Main CharacterFamily of 7 values and dynamics Welcome back friends! This episode is more story telling about my big family, and what that looked like growing up. My family is a HUGE part of my life so I thought why not share that with you guys. I hope you enjoy!!2024-06-2151 minB the Main CharacterYour 30 day reset to an upgraded lifestyleHi friends and welcome back to the pod! This week I am talking you through what I would do, knowing what I know now, if I was restarting my journey into wellness, fitness and overall self care. I discuss keeping this simple, realistic and to the basics. I can go through all of my advice with you but at the end of the day I can't force your hand, you have to WANT it for yourself! & I promise you are beyond capable of achieving your version of your upgraded lifestyle. Make your promises to yourself and keep them!2024-06-1438 minB the Main CharacterFlow state vs Test Anxiety Happy Friday friends and welcome back to the pod! This week we are discussing how I went from having crippling test anxiety my whole life to learning how to test take confidently, and how now as an adult I apply that to everyday life. I also dive into how a discussion with my therapist who broke down flow state for me turned into passing my Nurse Licensure Exam with confidence. Flow state was a huge lesson I learned and I have used again and again during obstacles of my 20s, I hope it benefits you just as much as...2024-06-0742 minB the Main CharacterSummer chit chat (priorities, bucket list, essentials & more)Hi guys and welcome back to summer fridays! This is a chatty episode about all things summer including priorities, summer bucket list ideas, summer read recs, and my essentials for the season. I hope that this inspires you to find your moments of joy in the summer season EVEN as an adult with 9-5s and responsibilities. It all comes down to a good mindset, and making the most out of what you can. Enjoy!!2024-05-3155 minB the Main CharacterLife updates, Ireland and travel tips & must haves Wow I missed chatting with you guys so much and I am more than happy to be back. This week we are talking about some life updates, adulting in the trenches, traveling to Ireland with my family and my traveling tips and must haves. 2024-05-2337 minB the Main CharacterSet up for Summer Success Happy Thursday friends and welcome back! Summer has been on my mind and as a chronic planner I love looking forward into a new season. I have been laying out the foundation of adapting my routine to be balanced enough to include my priorities but also allow for leisure and summer enjoyment, while doing this I pulled my ideas to share with all of you. Including your fitness, and overall wellness routine into your summer can sound daunting, but if you break it down and make it realistic you are more likely to stick with it!2024-04-2541 minB the Main CharacterNavigating Work BurnoutWelcome back to the pod friends this week we are going through my steps to navigating work burnout from hair dresser or retail worker to nurse. Burnout can get the best of us so making a daily conscious efforts of ways to prevent it from worsening is crucial. Although I understand burnout can apply to so many aspects of everyday life this episode focuses specifically to jobs. Understanding you are not your job and our real life thrives outside of our company hours is the first step, listen for the rest!2024-04-1846 minB the Main CharacterWeekly Report Short, sweet and to the point for this weeks episode...well kinda, I am chatty. Weekly report for the week and diving off into little tangents along the way, I hope you enjoy!2024-04-1139 minB the Main CharacterNursing School Essentials Happy Thursday friends! For any of my future nurses, current nursing students or those just curious to listen here are all my nursing school essentials that helped me thrive and exceed during my experience. Majority of the items can be found on my amazon store front!2024-04-0431 minB the Main CharacterAll Things Spring Welcome back to the pod friends, coming to you this week courtesy of seasonal allergies with a spring episode go figure. This week we are manifesting all the spring vibes and sunshine while talking about spring haircuts, reads, tracking our time outside and so much more. I hope this episode gets you excited and ready to embrace a new season. 2024-03-2837 minB the Main CharacterYour guide to becoming a morning gym girly Good morning Main Characters, let's get at it! This week are talking about my tips, tricks and benefits of transitioning to morning workouts. If you have been on the fence about committing to AM workouts this episode is perfect for you! Or maybe you just want to be an early riser to get a start on the day, that works too! This is my very realistic ways of doing so from someone that isn't a ball of sunshine at 5am but loves the benefits of it after the fact. 2024-03-2139 minB the Main CharacterMindful practices to reduce anxietyWelcome back! I haven't touched on a mental health topic in quite some time so today we are deep diving into mindful practices I actively use in my day to day lifestyle that reduce my anxiety. These practices come from personal experience and education. Having a grasp on your mindset is your power in the battle that is mental health. I hope you can gain something beneficial from this weeks episode.2024-03-1432 minB the Main Character23 things I learned at 23Happy Thursday friends, its my birthday week! I did this episode last year and had good response so I decided to go for it again this year. Your twenties are a very vulnerable and equally fun time and I am happy I get to share mine with you. Here is what I learned in my 23rd year of life, I hope you enjoy. Thanks for growing up with me xoxo2024-03-0746 minB the Main CharacterFebruary Recap (tattoos, books, date nights oh my)Happy Thursday and welcome back to the pod! This weeks episode is very laid back and chatty with lots of life updates. We go through my updated weekly report, books I have read this year and my thoughts on them, as well as valentines/galentines and so much more. I love talking to you guys and I am so happy you tuned in!2024-02-2950 minB the Main CharacterEnd of Month Assessment Routine (staying on track all year)Hi guys and welcome back to the pod! This week we are talking about taking time at the closing of a month to set up for success in the next. Breaking your goals and habits down month by month makes for long term accomplishments. Here is the journal session break down I discussed in the episode:wins of the monthwhat drained me last month, what can I do or adjust to make this upcoming month betterreview goals from previous monthmake goals and adult errands (5-6)set your affirmation/intention for the month Goal categories:...2024-02-2235 minB the Main CharacterThe Best Revenge is None (blooming through a breakup) Hi guys and happy valentines week, I hope it has been filled with lots and lots of love in all forms! This week we are talking less about the "revenge" era and more on your self discovery journey that can come from even the darkest places of heartbreak. Although this is a week we celebrate love it is important that we remind ourselves why the love must stem from us first before being shared. With that being said I have so much love for all of you!! XOXO2024-02-1542 minB the Main CharacterIdeal weekend as a homebody Happy Thursday and welcome back to the pod! This week we are going through THE ideal weekend as a homebody, as well as someone who works full time Monday-Friday. We are breaking it down from the Friday workday, "super Saturday", and "soft Sunday" to show you how you can balance the weekend with productivity, rest and fun. I hope you take the time to make your own ideal weekend and take some ideas away from this episode to incorporate. XOXO 2024-02-0832 minB the Main CharacterMain Character lifestyle enhancements Hi besties and welcome back to the podcast! This week we are talking about small upgrades you can make to your daily life to play your part as the main character. Remember you can always change the plot of YOUR story whenever you want! I hope you enjoy xoxo2024-02-0149 minB the Main CharacterNon-toxic living on a budget Welcome back main characters! This week we are diving into non-toxic living in multiple categories but realistic and on a budget. My hope is you leave this episode with some inspiration to apply to areas of your own life for your overall wellness. What I discuss in this episode comes from personal experience, so take what you need and leave what you don't. Have an amazing week & thanks for listening!!2024-01-251h 06B the Main Character2024 Action Plan Lights camera ACTION, welcome back to the podcast main characters. This week we dived into all things 2024. Including my ins & outs, my goals, habits I am bringing into the new year and my word of the year. I hope you are allowing yourself to ease into the new year with no stress about having it all figured out and perfect, because guess what...it never will be. Come get fired up about the new year with me, and maybe even leave with some new ideas of your own!2024-01-1848 minB the Main CharacterLet's get it together, 2023 recaps favorites and reflections Hi guys and welcome back to B the Main Character, happy 2024! I am so excited for this year and all that is to come but first lets recap the amazing year that was 2023. In this episode I give you guys my "weekly report" as well as what I am proud of, my favorites, and top books of 2023. I hope you enjoy! Follow to hear about 2024 next week!2024-01-1145 minB the Main CharacterFall routines & wellness habits Hey guys and welcome back to season 2 of B the Main Character! Today we are going through my current AM+PM schedule around my full time nursing job during the fall and winter months, that helps me thrive, make the most out of my personal time, and achieve self care. Here is the layout to screen shot or look back on:AM routine **NO PHONE during this routine5am wakeup & make bed, get ready for morning movement tongue scraping FIRST followed by oral care and ice rolling electrolytes morning movement & infrared sauna high protein breakfast & more...2023-11-1526 minB the Main CharacterGirl talk (birth control, dating apps, imposter syndrome)Welcome back friends! Buckle up for this episode because its a girl talk episode! This episode is definitely vulnerable and discusses the struggles of your 20s and maybe even your 30s or 40s. Topics discussed: birth control, dating & dating apps, confidence, fitness, imposter syndrome, acne, house fever, and more. I hope you guys enjoy and share with a friend that might relate if you do! Talk to you so soon!!2023-07-211h 04B the Main CharacterWhat I've learned from working in healthcare Happy Friday friends!! Today we are talking about how my years and experiences in health care taught me life long lessons that I use not only in my practice but my day to day life. Even if you don’t work in health care these lessons are still valuable! 2023-06-0955 minB the Main CharacterSeasonal Reset Hey guys and welcome back! Todays episode is about the transition into summer and how we can combine goals, good practices and leisure into one season. We will also talk about the 6 month check in, into the year and reevaluate, renew, and review those "new years" goals! Stay for some fun at the end for my summer bucket list and my summer favorites!2023-06-0250 minB the Main CharacterDon't stop dreaming (B's version)Hi guys! Happy Thursday, I hope you are having an amazing day! This episode was inspired by Miss Taylor Swifts rain show which sparked the idea in my head of why do we stop dreaming as adults? And why we most definitely should not. This week we are talking turning dreams to reality and going for it every single day, what that looks like and how we make them not only real but realistic when they seem out of our reach. Main characters are always doing the most, why can't we too?2023-05-2535 minB the Main CharacterRomanticize the Mundane Hey guys and welcome back! This week we are discussing how to make the most of your current reality, practice gratitude and make magic out of the "mundane." If you feel stuck in you day to day, this episode is perfect for you. As always thank you for listening!2023-05-1141 minB the Main CharacterCodependent to Independent 101Happy thursday and welcome back! Todays episode is a topic I love to discuss and is for ANYONE whether you are in a relationship or not it is always important to tap into yourself and your own independence.2023-05-0439 minB the Main CharacterYour new to be read listHappy thursday babes!! I hope you guys are having an amazing week. This episode is my current reads and my all time fav reads from each category with NO spoilers! As well as books I don't recommend! Lets get you out of your reading slump!2023-04-2739 minB the Main CharacterGrowing pains of friendships Welcome back! This week I gave you guys some life updates and also dived into adult friendships and the transition of friends from high school to college, or even college to post grad. Whether you feel lonely or have the best friends, everyone can learn something from this episode!2023-04-2039 minB the Main CharacterBeauty in Balance Hi babes and welcome back to the pod! I hope everyone had an amazing Easter if you celebrate! This episode is all about balance and rest without feeling guilty. Rest is essential for the body and we are throwing away the concept that it equals laziness. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and don't forget to share it with a friend or give it a rating, it helps the show so much 2023-04-1335 minB the Main CharacterProtect your energy like its your child I missed you guys!! After experiencing some technical difficulties, B the Main Character Pod is back in session and I couldn't be happier to be back behind the mic! This week we talk about different ways you can protect your energy to promote better physical, emotional and mental well being. I hope you guys enjoy!2023-04-0624 minB the Main Character22 things I learned at 22 Double digit epiosde #10 & Ahh its my birthday and I am so glad you are here to celebrate with me! Starting this podcast is one of the most memorable things I did during year 22. in todays episode I am discussing 22 things I learned throughout my year of being 22. My listeners are my favorite gift!!2023-03-0931 minB the Main CharacterMy Nursing JourneyDeep dive into what inspired me to be a nurse, the journey that got me to where I am now and my plans moving forward and why YOU should be in a career that sets your soul on fire!!2023-03-0245 minB the Main CharacterDating yourself in your 20sHappy Valentines Week to you all!! Lets talk being single and learning how to love yourself prior to committing to a relationship. Dating yourself is HOT, take notes. 2023-02-1623 minB the Main CharacterHow to Combat Gym IntimidationHi guys and welcome back! Today we are talking about my top tips for taking up space and feeling confident in the gym. Hope you enjoy!2023-02-0920 minB the Main CharacterThe 6 pillars of mental health and how to navigate each one Welcome back! This weeks episode is all about improving YOUR mental health. I talk about this technique I had learned from my therapist, and how I use all 6 pillars to elevate my mental health. Thanks for listening!!2023-02-0236 minB the Main CharacterNew Grad Advice Welcome back! In this episode we are talking about becoming a new grad, interview advice and questions, work life balance and more! Happy Thursday and thank you for listening. 2023-01-1928 minB the Main CharacterI'm moving and embracing change!!Hi guys and welcome back! In this episode I am sharing some of my moving plans and how I am choosing to embrace change even if it is uncomfortable. So whether you are going through big or little changes this year you can learn to adapt and make a main character moment out of it!! 2023-01-1225 minB the Main CharacterThings I wish I knew before starting my fitness journey Hi guys and welcome back to the pod! This episode is as if I am your big sis in the gym, guiding you through my trial and errors, and what I've learned since starting my fitness journey over 4 years ago. If you are brand new to the gym or years into a journey of your own its always good to get some advice from someone who might do things differently than you do! Welcoming 2023 with episode 3, Happy New Year!!2023-01-0532 minB the Main CharacterHow to prep for the new year & make realistic vision boardsHi guys hope you had a great holiday however you celebrate! This episode we are talking all things 2023. How I prep for the new year through journal prompts, as well as making a vision board you can see come to life. I also talk about some of my goals and how I break down the year by each month! Hope you enjoy and Happy New Year!!2022-12-2934 minB the Main CharacterHow to B the Main Character Hi! & Welcome to the first episode of my podcast!! This is an intro episode to get to know a little bit more about me and the podcast, as well as a dive deeper into how the podcast came to be and where it got its name. I also talk about my main character moments and how YOU can have your own. 2022-12-1623 min