Returning guest Dr. Maria Luque joins Bonnie Kitahata on Breaking Burnout for Nurses for Part 2 of their conversation about New Moves in Menopause.

In this episode, Bonnie and Dr. Maria talk about nourishment — not just as nutrition, but as a whole-body approach that includes food, movement, hydration, mental health, and self-care.

They discuss the real-life challenges nurses face during long shifts, including skipped meals, dehydration, stress eating, break room treats, and the temptation of cookies, cupcakes, and donuts. Dr. Maria offers practical strategies that feel realistic instead of restrictive, including adding nourishing foods, preparing one snack ahead of time, drinking more water, and using "movement snacks" like squats or lunges during the workday.

This conversation is supportive, practical, and encouraging for nurses navigating menopause, burnout, and midlife wellness one small step at a time.

Guest: Dr. Maria Luque
Book: New Moves in Menopause
Websites: drmarialuque.com and newmovesinmenopause.com

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In this episode of Breaking Burnout for Nurses, host Bonnie Kitahata is joined by Dr. Maria Luque, PhD — fitness expert, menopause coach, Air Force veteran, health sciences professor, founder of Fitness in Menopause, and author of the brand-new book New Moves in Menopause: A Fearless Guide to a Stronger, Healthier & Saner Midlife.

Bonnie asked Dr. Luque to speak directly to burned-out nurses navigating the physical and emotional terrain of menopause — and the result is one of the most grounding, validating, and practical conversations in the show's history.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Why body image becomes so challenging in menopause, especially for nurses who have spent decades in caregiving roles
• The belly fat reality — what the science says and what you can realistically do about it
• The three strategies for reconnecting with your physical self after years of disconnection
• Dr. Luque's "House Framework" for sustainable midlife wellness — why movement is the foundation, sleep and nutrition are the walls, community is the roof, and supplements are just the curtains
• Why sleep must come before any other wellness intervention — and strategies for improving it during menopause
• An honest conversation about hormone therapy
• How social media is affecting your body image — and a simple strategy to protect your mental health
• The diet trauma many women carry into midlife and how to begin addressing it

Dr. Luque's coaching approach is informed by over two decades of expertise, a PhD and master's degree in health sciences, and her own personal journey through menopause. Her book has been praised by Halle Berry, who called her "a magical person whose vibrant energy is completely infectious."

Resources & Links:

📚 Book: newmovesinmenopause.com 🔗 Website: drmarialuque.com 📩 Substack: Dr. Maria Luque

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Title: Nurse Yoga According to Your Zodiac Sign with guest Eva Zobian-Wolf

Description:
In this fun and fascinating episode of Breaking Burnout for Nurses, Bonnie welcomes back Eva Zobian-Wolf, founder of Eva Zee Wellness and Yoga for Non-Bendy People, to talk about yoga according to your zodiac sign.

Eva shares how Vedic astrology, yoga therapy, breathwork, meditation, and adaptive movement can help us better understand our energy, temperament, strengths, challenges, and self-care needs.

And don't worry — this is not yoga for the "perfect pose" people. This is yoga for real humans, real nurses, real schedules, and real bodies. Eva's zodiac yoga classes are trauma-informed, adaptive, and can be done on the floor, in bed, or from a chair.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What Vedic astrology is
• Why we all have a little bit of every zodiac sign within us
• How zodiac seasons may affect mood, energy, and the nervous system
• Why some yoga practices help one person but may not feel good for another
• How nurses can use personalized self-care without guilt
• Why 10 or 15 minutes of yoga still counts

Eva also reminds us that yoga is really a practice of learning more about yourself and choosing what nourishes you.

Learn more about Eva's classes at:
YogaForNonBendyPeople.com

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In this episode of Breaking Burnout for Nurses, returning guest Maureen Metzger joins Bonnie Kitahata, RN, ONC, to talk about how nurse coaching can help nurses prevent burnout, recover from depletion, and reconnect with what matters most.

Maureen shares how coaching can help nurses identify where they may be out of alignment, struggling with boundaries, having difficulty communicating their needs, or feeling unsure about whether something is a growth opportunity or a red flag.

Together, Bonnie and Maureen explore the real-life challenges nurses face when they are constantly saying "yes" to everyone else — extra shifts, difficult assignments, family demands, and workplace expectations — while quietly saying "no" to themselves.

This conversation is a compassionate reminder that nurses do not have to figure everything out alone. Sometimes, having someone walk alongside you can help you rediscover your values, protect your energy, and tap back into the awesomeness that was already there.

You can connect with Maureen Metzger on LinkedIn.

Join us for 15 minutes on Mondays at 10 a.m. Pacific.
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In this episode of the Breaking Burnout for Nurses Podcast, Bonnie welcomes back returning guest Nick Daneri to talk about something nurses truly need: a more convenient way to complete ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Nick shares how his healthcare education business was created to help busy healthcare professionals—especially nurses working long shifts, night shifts, or juggling family responsibilities—get their required certifications done in a way that is more flexible and less stressful. He explains how much of the course work can be completed online, with skills check-offs arranged in convenient ways, including access to RQI stations across all 50 states.

If you've ever found yourself thinking, "My certification is about to expire and I do not have time for this!"—this episode is for you.

Learn more at AlacrityLSS.com
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The Ballet Healer for Nurses: Part 2 with guest Ido Tadmor

World-renowned ballet dancer, choreographer, professional dance judge, and healer Ido Tadmor returns for Part 2 of our conversation on healing, burnout, movement, energy, and joy.

In this episode, Ido shares more about the many healing modalities he offers, including QHHT, Reiki, sound healing, Theta healing, NLP, and movement-based healing. We talk about the importance of lifelong learning, staying open to different forms of healing, and finding ways to support ourselves in a world that often feels burned out.

Ido also shares why he believes fun, gratitude, love, and joy are deeply connected to healing — and why nurses especially may benefit from practices that help restore calm, balance, and energy.

For nurses who are tired, stressed, overwhelmed, or simply curious about new ways to reset, this conversation offers a gentle and uplifting look at healing from the inside out.

Guest links:
Website: shayaveneta.com
TikTok: @theballethealer
Instagram: @idotadmor_official

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The Ballet Healer for Nurses with guest Ido Tadmor

In this episode of Breaking Burnout for Nurses, Bonnie Kitahata, RN, ONC welcomes world-renowned Israeli dancer, choreographer, professor, and healing artist Ido Tadmor, also known as The Ballet Healer.

Ido shares how dance became his life's passion and how ballet can be much more than performance — it can be a healing modality. For nurses who feel burned out, tired, stiff, disconnected, or hesitant to try something new, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that movement, music, joy, and self-expression can help us reconnect with our bodies and ourselves.

You do not have to be a professional dancer. You do not have to be young. You do not have to be perfect. As Ido shares, dance is for everyone.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why it is never too late to begin ballet or movement
• How dance can support physical, emotional, and spiritual healing
• Why joy, humor, music, and body awareness matter
• How nurses can use movement as one small step toward burnout recovery
• Why ballet can be less about perfection and more about healing

Learn more about Ido at ShayaVeNeta.com
TikTok: The Ballet Healer
Instagram: @idotadmor_official

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Resilience in Nursing
In this episode of the Breaking Burnout for Nurses Podcast, returning guest Nick Daneri joins me for an honest conversation about resilience in nursing. Nick shares how resilience is often built through challenges, setbacks, personal victories, strong support systems, and reconnecting with purpose. This is a meaningful and encouraging episode for nurses who are going through hard seasons and need a reminder that strength can be rebuilt, one step at a time.

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