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Shift Happens: The Health Podcast for Healthcare Workers

Mary Hodson

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 43

Shift Happens is the no-BS health podcast for healthcare workers sick of being sick, tired, and run into the ground. Hosted by Mary, rad tech turned health coach who lost 30 pounds and dug her way out of burnout, this show is where we stop putting patients first and start putting YOU first. Expect real talk, hot takes, and zero sugar-coating on topics like burnout recovery, sustainable weight loss, boundaries in scrubs, and how to actually feel good again in your body and your life. If you're a healthcare worker who is running on caffeine and chaos, you belong here. 👩‍⚕️ Take the free burnout quiz: marykatherynfitness.com/burnoutquiz 💬 DM Mary on IG: @marykathrynfitness

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You Don't Need More Time — You Need a Plan: How Healthcare Workers Can Take Back Their Schedule (and Sanity)

Episode 28

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 27:04

Let's be real — you don't need more time, you just need to know where the hell your time is going. ⏰

In this episode of Shift Happens, I'm giving you a raw, practical breakdown of how to actually find time for your health (even when you're buried under patient orders, 12-hour shifts, and laundry piles). Because the truth is — you do have 24 hours a day. The problem isn't time… it's how you're spending it.

I'm walking you through the same 3-step framework I use with my clients (and my own chaotic schedule) to finally make time for workouts, meal prep, and rest without sacrificing your sanity. If you're ready to stop saying "I don't have time" and start saying "I've got this," this one's for you.

✨ In This Episode, I'll Chat:

The real reason you keep saying you don't have time (and how to fix it)
My 3-step Audit → Change → Maintain method for mastering your schedule
How to get back hours of your day without quitting your job
Simple hacks that save you energy (and brain space) before and after your shifts
Why "something is better than nothing" will change how you look at progress forever

📆 Join the Shift Schedule Solution - the 5 day challenge where I'm showing you exactly how to make healthy habits fit for your schedule (yes, even if you don't get a lunch break 😉)

📝 Find your burnout type using my 2 minute quiz!

👯‍♀️ Come say hey on IG!

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It's Never About the Weight Loss: The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (and What You Actually Want)

Episode 27

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 20:24

You don't really want weight loss.. you want your life back. 💥

In this heart-to-heart episode, I'm getting brutally honest about what you're really chasing when you say you want to lose weight. It's not about the number on the scale.. it's about waking up with energy, hiking without gasping for air, rebuilding your confidence (and maybe your marriage), and finally living your damn life again.

After coming back from hiking through Utah's national parks, I had a massive realization: we don't crave weight loss, we crave the freedom that comes with feeling strong, healthy, and alive in our bodies.

If you've ever caught yourself saying "I'll start after the holidays," or if you're tired of missing out on the life you actually want to live, this episode is your wake-up call.

✨ Get ready for:

The real reason most women in healthcare struggle to stay consistent
Why weight loss goals fail (and what your brain is actually trying to tell you)
My husband's health journey and the mindset shift that changed everything
How to start feeling better now, not in January

💬 Resources

🔥 Take the free Burnout Quiz to find out what type of burnout is keeping you stuck.
💌 DM me your biggest "why" on Instagram
🌄 Follow our hiking adventures and more real-life health tips @MaryKathrynFitness
📆 Join the waitlist for the Healthy in Healthcare

How I Stopped Binge Eating After Shifts (and Lost 30 Pounds)

Episode 15

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 22:11

Let's be real, healthcare is heavy. You walk through the door after a brutal 12-hour shift, straight into the freezer, the pantry, or the bottom a wine bottle. Then comes the guilt. The cycle repeats. I know, because I lived it. I didn't gain the "freshman 15"… I gained the "healthcare 30."

In this week's episode of Shift Happens, I'm sharing exactly how I broke free from the binge-guilt-repeat loop, lost 30 pounds, and stopped letting this career run me into the ground. We're talking boundaries (yes, they matter more than you think), rebuilding your identity outside the scrubs, and taking care of your body without falling into another toxic cycle.

This isn't about quick fixes or pretending the system isn't broken. It's about getting brutally honest with yourself and finally putting YOU first because surviving isn't the goal, thriving is.

👉 Plus, if this episode hits home, you'll want to snag a seat in the Burnout Recovery Reset! It's the free 3 day masterclass for women in healthcare who actually want to hit their weight loss goals without another BS low carb diet.

📆Sept 8, 10, & 11 @ 1PM EST, but don't worry, replays available if you're on shift!
🏆Plus those who join have the chance to win some fun prizes like Fabletics gift cards, coffee gift cards, and pop up coaching with me!

➡️Whatcha waiting for? Snag your seat!

👯‍♀️Come say hey on IG!

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Shift Work Boundaries: Stop Letting Healthcare Eat Your Whole Life

Episode 14

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • Duration 23:33

You clock out and keep working. Answering texts, skipping meals, dragging all that stress home.

This week I'm talking boundaries. The real kind. Not just "say no to overtime" (though, yeah, that too). I mean:

Eating during your damn shift, even if it's just a protein bar between patients.
Putting your phone down when you clock out (your manager will survive).
Using your PTO without guilt — because newsflash you earned it.
Learning how to leave the heavy hospital shit at the hospital so your family doesn't get the leftovers.
And the home boundaries that actually let you breathe again.

This isn't about being selfish. It's about survival. It's about not letting healthcare run your entire life. Because you deserve to feel like a whole human, not just a body in scrubs.

✨Join the Burnout Recovery Reset! The 3 day masterclass for women in scrubs who are DONE with burnout, weight gain, and being absolutely exhausted.
🎉Save your free seat here! We kick off September 8th!

👯‍♀️Come say hey on IG!

💬PS: Loving the Pod? It would mean the world to me if you took just a minute to rate, review, and share it with a friend!

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The Brutal Truth: Healthcare Jobs ARE Physically Demanding (and How to Actually Survive Them)

Episode 13

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • Duration 15:28

Here's the truth: every patient care role is physically demanding.

In this episode of Shift Happens, I'm breaking down the reality of healthcare life:
🫣the constant lifting
🫣the long hours on your feet
🫣why so many of us end up exhausted
🫣aching before our shift even ends.

But I'm also giving you the real solution: it's not about wishing the job was easier, it's about making your body, your boundaries, and your habits strong enough to handle it.

I'll share how focusing on my own health completely changed the game for me and my career, plus how you can start protecting yourself from burnout. Yes, even if you feel like you're already too far gone.

👉 As promised, you're also getting first dibs to THE event if you want to stop dragging ass and breaking your back during your shift. ⬇️
Join my free 3-day Burnout Recovery Reset! The masterclass where I'll walk you through how to plan for chaos, fuel like a pro, and create routines that actually survive healthcare life.

📅Hurry, we kick off September 8th.
Giveaways. Replays. Free.
Nothing to lose but a lot to gain. 😎
Snag your seat here ➡️ Burnout Recovery Reset!

👯‍♀️Say hi on IG!
📱Connect on Tiktok!

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Healthcare Shift Tips: Time Management That Actually Works

Episode 12

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 • Duration 29:21

In this episode of Shift Happens, we're breaking down realistic time management strategies designed for healthcare workers. No overcomplicated planners or Pinterest-perfect schedules. Just practical, real-world tips to help you manage your time, protect your energy, and actually enjoy life outside of work!

We'll dive into:

What's really taking your time and how to take it back!
A real life example of how to time block per day!
The biggest tips on time management as a healthcare worker.

📝 Take the Burnout Quiz Here.

👯‍♀️ Come say hi on IG!

🩺 Join the waitlist for Healthy in Healthcare

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How to Survive (and Thrive) on Night Shift Without Feeling Like a Zombie

Episode 11

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • Duration 17:52

Working night shift doesn't have to mean wrecking your health, ditching your goals, or losing your grip on reality—and in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to stay sane, nourished, and actually human when you're working nights. Whether you love the calm and chaos-free vibe of the night crew (hi, me!) or you're stuck on nights and feeling like a shell of yourself, this episode is your no-BS guide to building a routine that works with your schedule, not against it.

I'm walking you through:

Why I never flip between days and nights (and what to do if you have to)
How to track your macros and meals without losing your mind over the weird shift hours
Tips to stop feeling like you're missing out on life when everyone else is awake while you're asleep
How to fight off the constant snack cravings that come with disrupted hunger hormones
The exact routines (sleep, food, movement) that helped me stop feeling like a hot mess express every time I worked nights

✨ Plus: why gas station dinners aren't cutting it anymore, why your blackout curtains are both a blessing and a curse, and why looking cute just to rot on the couch is 100% a wellness habit.

Whether you're a seasoned night shifter or new to the game, this one's packed with honest, actionable tips from someone who's been there—and wants you to feel good while you're there too.

👉 Take the Burnout Quiz : Find out your burnout type and get real strategies (not just "drink water") to feel like yourself again.

👯‍♀️ Come say hey on IG!

Burned Out, Broken Down & Over It. The Stats Healthcare Doesn't Want You to Know

Episode 10

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 • Duration 15:04

Let's get one thing straight: healthcare isn't just hard.. it's hazardous. In this episode of Shift Happens, I'm breaking down the shocking stats about what healthcare is actually doing to us behind the scenes (think: physical injuries, chronic illness, and mental burnout)... and why you don't have to be one of them.

We're talking:

Why healthcare workers are 2x more likely to be injured at work
The wild truth that 1 in 3 HCWs have a chronic illness like diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension
The heartbreaking reality that 50% of us are silently battling mental health struggles

But I'm not here to just rattle off numbers.

I'm giving you the tools to break out of the cycle:

💥 How strength training changed everything for my energy (and my back)

🧠 Why mental health care isn't optional and what boundaries actually look like

☕ Three simple ways to stop feeling like a walking statistic and start feeling like you again

This isn't your typical "drink water and manifest better shifts" episode. It's real, raw, and designed to give you actual, doable steps to feel better.. physically, mentally, emotionally.

🔥 P.S. If you haven't taken the burnout quiz yet… what are you waiting for?!
👉 Take it here!

👯‍♀️Need help setting those boundaries? Let's talk it through in the DMs!

Burnout, Boundaries, and Drive Thru: Weight Loss for the Corporate Side with Kim Ritter

Episode 9

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • Duration 34:32

If you think burnout only happens in healthcare, think again.

In this episode, I chat with nutrition coach Kim Ritter - former marathoner, corporate girlie, and queen of guilt-free Chick-fil-A — about how she overcame burnout, set boundaries at work, and lost weight without giving up fast food or her sanity.

We dive into:
✨ Why burnout looks the same in scrubs and behind the desk and what to do about it
✨ How to set realistic boundaries with your job (and your phone 📱)
✨ The truth about eating fast food while losing weight
✨ Simple, no-BS strategies to fuel your body, even when you're busy

Whether you're stuck at a desk, on your feet for 12 hours, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you take back control of your health and your time.

Follow Kim here! ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/nutritionwithkim/
Grab Kim's Macro Friendly Fast Food Guide! ➡️ https://nutritionwithkim.myflodesk.com/fastfoodguide

👯‍♀️Come tell me what you loved about the episode!

📚Grab your burnout quiz here!

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How to Actually Lose Weight Working 12+ Hour Shifts (Without Cutting Carbs or Burning Out)

Episode 8

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • Duration 15:41

If you've tried diet after diet and still feel stuck, exhausted, burnt out, and frustrated that nothing seems to work with your healthcare schedule.. this episode is for you.

I'm breaking down the exact 3-step process I used to lose 30 pounds (while working 12+ hour shifts) and the same system I use with my clients who've lost 20–60+ pounds without cutting carbs, spending hours at the gym, or drinking some magical "mocktail."

We'll talk about:
✅ Why you keep falling off track and how to fix it
✅ What actually works for healthcare workers (and what doesn't)
✅ How to build habits that actually stick even on your busiest weeks

Stop blaming your hormones or your schedule and start making changes that actually work for you.

Hit play and let's do this.

👯‍♀️Want help on applying these steps to your life? DM me on IG and I'll walk you through it!

📚Take my free burnout quiz from step 1 here!

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