The Ritual Nurse
Join our journey where nurses learn to heal themselves first, combining holistic rituals with practical strategies to thrive in their demanding careers. We mix that with stories and humor in first of its kind short form, perfect for nurses busy schedules. Each episode has our favorite coffee and crystals segment that everyone raves about. Curl up with your cat, or pop an earbud in during a ten minute break, and during the commute - this podcast is exactly what you need. TLDR: This podcast offers short, impactful episodes filled with transformative tools, real-life stories, and a touch of magic to help nurses reclaim their well-being.
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The Four Agreements of Nursing —
This week, Riva dives into a deceptively simple book with a surprisingly deep message for nurses everywhere: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
But this isn’t a book club. It’s a reckoning.
Because when nurses are expected to carry entire systems on their backs, absorb everyone’s trauma, and do it all with a charting pen in hand… how the hell do we stay who...
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This week on The Ritual Nurse, we're celebrating Pride not just with rainbows, but with radical accountability, affirming care, and professional truth-telling. What does it really mean to practice nursing with equity—not just equality? How do we ensure that LGBTQIA+ and especially transgender patients receive safe, trauma-informed care, even when someone’s personal beliefs might conflict...
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You’re mid-shift, mid-crisis, and maxed out. You’ve got zero privacy, 30 seconds (if that), and an urgent need to NOT spiral. In this episode of The Ritual Nurse, we’re diving deep into how to emotionally regulate when you’re still on the floor—with tools that actually work.
You’ll learn two trauma-informed, DBT-inspired skills made specifically for nurses:
- Code Blue to Code You (a must aft...
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Happy Nurses Week, sacred soul. This episode is your reminder—and your ritual—that you are not just part of the system… you ARE the medicine.
This year’s Nurses Week theme is “The Power of the Nurse,” and we’re making it more than a slogan. In this episode, we reclaim that power together.
We talk about:
- Why “power” in nursing isn’t just about staying strong—it’s about rest, boundaries, and r...
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This week’s episode is a love letter to every nurse who’s been overwhelmed, under-caffeinated, and hanging on by a stethoscope string. Host Riva gets real about the kind of week that makes you question your career, your sanity, and your alarm clock.
You’ll hear:
- How Riva survived a 70-dred-hour dumpster fire of a week without losing her cool (It's not even Wednesday)
- Why DBT distress to...
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The past few weeks, we've had those clinical days — the kind where you laugh so hard with your students that you’re crying in the break room with mascara halfway down your face and someone might have a chux pad stuck to on a shoe.
But between the chaos, the giggles, and gagillion mg K+ home remedy (>>??)… something clicked.
This episode is for the nurses, the students, the exhausted ...
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Ever felt like you're just done — with the shifts, the drama, the expectations, the trauma? Yeah, same. This week on The Ritual Nurse, we’re talking about real boundaries — not just the kind where you say no to picking up a shift, but the kind that protect your emotional, spiritual, and energetic capacity. Inspired by the new series The Pitt (which hit way too close to home), this episod...
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This episode is your invitation to stop spiraling in burnout and start stepping into your power—one beautiful task at a time.
It’s Riva’s birthday week, and instead of just celebrating with cake and candles, she’s showing up with a bold gift for every nurse who’s drowning in chaos, mental overload, and the crushing pressure to do it all.
In this special solo episode of The Ritual Nurse Podcast,...
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Pause, breathe, and step into the ancient forest where healers across time have gathered to witness, release, and renew.
Healthcare providers know the weight of what they carry – the moments that linger too long, the emotions locked deep in the chest, the images that refuse to fade even after the shift ends. This guided meditation offers a sacred, intentional space for nurses, doctors, caregiv...
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Take a deep breath and step into a sanctuary of calm with this special meditation episode designed to restore your center when life feels overwhelming.
Your Ritual Nurse Riva guides you through a soothing 15-minute practice combining breathwork, progressive body relaxation, and a powerful visualization journey. Beginning with a simple 4-5-6 breathing pattern, you'll feel tension melting ...
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The Meditation Tapes are a series meant to give you real no joke hands on tools to ground yourself and protect your mental health. No gymnastics or unreachable principles. Just straight talk from people who understand what we actually face every day.
Dive deep into mindfulness and self-care with my lovely friend Molly, a postpartum and death doula and Ayurvedic health coach. She is the host o...
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Join us as we delve into the profound connections between postpartum experiences and end-of-life care in this enlightening episode. Our guest, Molly, is a postpartum and death doula, a certified Ayurvedic coach, and the host of The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meditation Podcast! She shares her rich insights on navigating the complexities of these pivotal transitions in life. We also explore how doula...
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Hey everyone, Riva here! In this second episode with my fellow nurse and friend Jamie, we dive headfirst into what it really takes to thrive in the nursing world—especially when you’re juggling nonstop pressures and a million demands on your time. We’re sharing real-time strategies you can put into action immediately, like talking through your tasks to stay grounded and combining visualizatio...
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Navigating the ever-changing landscape of healthcare during a global pandemic is no small feat, and few understand this better than our guest, Jamie, a dedicated nurse who has transitioned from a med-surg unit to the ICU in the midst of chaos. Her journey is a testament to resilience and adaptability, shedding light on the stark contrasts between pre- and post-pandemic nursing. Together, we e...
When Nurses Feel Like They Have Nothing Left to Give: aka the "oh f*$K I'm running on empty" episode
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Burnout is an all-too-familiar foe for many nurses, but what if humor helps you breathe? Is your overstimulated self fighting for your life right now? Pop an earbud, I'm here for it.
Join me, Riva, your Ritual Nurse, as I share my personal journey of navigating nurse burnout while managing ADHD, and uncover the invaluable role humor plays in overcoming the daily grind. We'll explore ...
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Can nurses truly remain resilient amid the challenges of modern healthcare? Explore how we, as nurses, can navigate the evolving landscape of patient care while staying true to our ethical commitments. This episode of the Ritual Nurse podcast promises insights into how we can advocate for marginalized communities, inspired by the legacy of trailblazers like Florence Nightingale and Lillian Wa...
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What if you could transform your nursing career by embracing mindfulness as your ally against burnout? That's exactly what we're unpacking in this episode of the Ritual Nurse Podcast. Join me as I share a pivotal moment from my nursing school days that changed the trajectory of my career. We dive into the science of mindfulness, revealing its powerful role in bolstering resilience w...
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Discover how to turn stress into serenity with mindful practices designed for nurses. Join me as we embrace the healing journey of self-care with a blend of humor, science, and a touch of magic. We continue the empowering series "Debriefing Yourself," where we master the art of non-judgmental observation and description, and level it up into mindfulness and balance. Our recent self-...
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This episode encourages nurses to embrace self-debriefing as a tool for emotional healing and resilience. By engaging in mindful reflections and integrating self-care practices, listeners can prioritize their well-being for a fulfilling nursing career.
Plus!! Our first ever Coffee, Crystals, and Divination segment!!! It was so much fun.
Listen in for:
• The Ritual Nurse ble...
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Welcome to Your Healing Space: An Introduction to The Ritual Nurse Podcast
Love your faces, and welcome to the very first episode of The Ritual Nurse Podcast! This isn’t just another nursing podcast—it’s your sanctuary for healing, humor, and hope, created by a nurse who gets it. Whether you’re sipping coffee, catching a breath between shifts, or trying to find the joy in your journey, this e...
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