Episodes

  • Overreacting at Work? Regain Calm Leadership Using Nervous System Reset Tools

    Overreacting at Work? Regain Calm Leadership Using Nervous System Reset Tools
    Feb 20 2026
    Ever snapped at a teammate, froze in a meeting, or overreacted to an email—then wondered, Why did I do that?

    Host Lisa Urbanski talks with Dr. Melanie Gray, who breaks down emotional dysregulation as a nervous system response to show leaders how to reset before stress overrides their decisions.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    🧠 Why high-performing leaders get “hijacked” under stress

    🔋 The “low battery” nervous system warning signs to catch early

    🛑 A simple Stop & Scan reset to interrupt reactive patterns

    🧱 How boundaries, movement, and recovery prevent burnout

    🏢 How regulated leadership creates psychological safety and reduces turnover

    Learn More & Connect with Dr. Melanie!
    🌐 Website: http://www.drmelaniegray.com

    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.gray.550422

    📱 X: https://x.com/MelanietheRN

    💬 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577286124894

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach/
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    22 mins
  • Your Nervous System Is Still Stuck On High Alert

    Your Nervous System Is Still Stuck On High Alert
    Feb 6 2026
    If anxiety feels physical—racing heart, tension, exhaustion—this episode explains why and what actually helps.

    In this conversation, Lisa Urbanski talks with Dr. Melanie Gray about the body-based roots of anxiety and how to gently regulate your nervous system.

    You’ll learn how to:
    ✨ Understand anxiety as a body signal—not a personal failure
    ✨ Calm fight-or-flight responses safely
    ✨ Recognize the role of hormones, inflammation, and stress
    ✨ Use small self-care shifts that actually stick
    ✨ Prevent burnout without pushing harder

    This episode offers practical relief you can start using today.

    Learn More & Connect with Dr. Melanie!
    🌐 Website: http://www.drmelaniegray.com

    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.gray.550422

    📱 X: https://x.com/MelanietheRN

    💬 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577286124894

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach/
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    28 mins
  • Prevent Burnout at the Root: How to Create Emotional Safety at Work

    Prevent Burnout at the Root: How to Create Emotional Safety at Work
    Jan 20 2026
    Burnout isn’t a personal failure — it’s often a system problem that keeps your nervous system stuck in overdrive.

    In this episode, we talk with Dr. Melanie Gray about how leaders and teams can prevent burnout at the root.

    In this conversation, you’ll learn:
    🔥 The difference between burnout, moral injury, and exhaustion

    🧠 Why your body stays “on” (and how to start regulating fast)

    🛑 How to spot quiet harm before it becomes a health crisis

    📊 How to use absenteeism, turnover, and complaints as signals — not shame

    ✅ A simple 3-step culture scan to improve safety and trust on your team

    Learn More & Connect with Dr. Melanie!
    🌐 Website: http://www.drmelaniegray.com

    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.gray.550422

    📱 X: https://x.com/MelanietheRN

    💬 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577286124894

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach/
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    42 mins
  • Burnout Isn’t Weakness: It’s a Boundary Problem

    Burnout Isn’t Weakness: It’s a Boundary Problem
    Dec 18 2025
    If you’re high-performing but running on fumes, this episode will help you reduce stress and prevent burnout—starting today. Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Melanie Gray to unpack why burnout isn’t a personal failure, how chronic stress keeps leaders stuck in fight-or-flight, and what trauma-informed leadership looks like in real life—especially in healthcare.

    You’ll learn 👇
    🧠 Why burnout is a system + mindset issue (not weakness)
    🚦 How to tell when you’re in fight-or-flight (and what to do first)
    🛑 The “Stop It” method for catching stress early
    🧱 Boundaries that protect your energy and your team
    🤝 Trauma-informed leadership tools for healthier culture
    ✅ 5 daily actions to lead from calm and confidence

    Learn More & Connect with Dr. Melanie!
    🌐 Website: http://www.drmelaniegray.com

    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.gray.550422

    📱 X: https://x.com/MelanietheRN

    💬 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577286124894

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach/
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    45 mins