Episodes

  • 04. Master difficult patient encounters in 3 steps
    Feb 21 2026

    Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

    Are you a PA who: Has ever groaned about seeing a particular kind of patient? Found yourself trying to exit a room as quickly as possible when a patient encounter is difficult? Perhaps you have that one, or maybe more, patient encounters that you wish had gone differently? Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn some soft skills?

    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

    • How as providers we perpetuate difficult encounters
    • A simple 3 step strategy to shift your brain state
    • How mirror neurons are your secret strategy
    • Why training your vagus nerve is key
    • The transformative power of focusing on truth

    May this episode bless you!

    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

    Kristen

    Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

    Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

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    10 mins
  • 03. Burnout begins with what you believe -Part 2
    Feb 14 2026

    Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

    Are you a PA who is: has achieved much, yet feel like something is missing? You've tried so many strategies, but deep down you feel empty inside? Show the world a masque that everything is "ok" yet secretly struggle with inner turmoil? Maybe you desire a purposeful and meaningful life, yet are uncertain of your next step?

    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

    • 2 common limiting beliefs that lead to burnout
    • The real root beneath these 2 beliefs, it's not what you may think!
    • How the brain’s neuroplasticity frees you from staying stuck in these beliefs; yes, you can be free!
    • A simple strategy you can use now to shift your mindset

    May this episode bless you!

    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

    Kristen

    Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

    Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

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    8 mins
  • 02. Burnout begins with what you believe - Part 1
    Feb 14 2026

    Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

    Are you a PA who is: has achieved much, yet feel like something is missing? You've tried so many strategies, but deep down you feel empty inside? Show the world a masque that everything is "ok" yet secretly struggle with inner turmoil? Maybe you desire a purposeful and meaningful life, yet are uncertain of your next step?

    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

    • How your beliefs inform your life experiences
    • How the brain’s neuroplasticity frees you from staying stuck in these beliefs
    • The first step you must take to put those beliefs to rest; permanently.
    • A simple strategy to get you started on the right path.

    May this episode bless you!

    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

    Kristen

    Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

    Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

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    8 mins
  • 01. My Inspiration for Starting this Podcast
    Feb 14 2026

    Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

    Are you a PA who is: has achieved much, yet feel like something is missing? You've tried so many strategies, but deep down you feel empty inside? Show the world a masque that everything is "ok" yet secretly struggle with inner turmoil? Maybe you desire a purposeful and meaningful life, yet are uncertain of your next step?

    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share my personal experience of burnout, including:

    • The slow, gradual process that resulted in compassion fatigue, cynicism, and apathy for my PA calling to practice medicine.
    • How walking away from the PA profession was not the answer I thought it would be.
    • The transformative life changing belief that when combined with neuroscience helped me to master my mindset and put burnout to rest; permanently.
    • This same belief helped me reclaim my passion for medicine and successfully return to clinical practice with a renewed sense of purpose and hope.

    Hint: it's not what you think it is.

    May this episode bless you!

    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

    Kristen

    Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

    Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

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    6 mins
  • Trailer
    Feb 14 2026
    30 mins