In this powerful episode of Illuminate, Catherine sits down with Sophia Forster, nurse and author of From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Nurse's Story of Trauma, Healing, and Finding Hope Again. Together, they explore the realities so many nurses, caregivers, and helpers quietly carry—chronic burnout, unspoken trauma, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to keep going even when the soul is asking for rest.

Sophia opens up about the challenges of working in a healthcare system where compassion is abundant but support is scarce. She shares how finding her voice, telling her story, and reclaiming her truth became essential steps in her healing. Their conversation weaves through the tender intersections of motherhood, childhood trauma, and the deep call to serve others while learning to care for yourself.

This episode is an invitation to every nurse, caregiver, and heart-led human who has ever felt overwhelmed, unheard, or stretched beyond their capacity. Sophia’s courage reminds us that healing begins the moment we stop hiding our pain and start honouring our story.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
🌿 Burnout in the workplace and the emotional cost of caregiving
🌿 The hidden struggles nurses face—and how we can better support them
🌿 Breaking cycles of silence by sharing your story
🌿 The connection between childhood trauma and adult burnout
🌿 The complexities of motherhood while healing your own wounds
🌿 Finding hope again through vulnerability, truth, and community

If you’ve ever felt alone in your exhaustion or unsure how to rise from the heaviness you carry, this conversation offers compassion, validation, and a path forward.

✨ May this episode illuminate your worth, your voice, and your healing.

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