Let me start by saying…I Have No Idea Why Anyone Would Ask Me for Relationship Advice!

I genuinely don’t know why anyone would come to me for relationship advice. I don’t have it all figured out. I’m not even currently in a relationship. I’ve been married twice. Clearly, I have not cracked some secret code that the rest of the world is missing.

I’m not a therapist. I’m not a relationship coach. I don’t sit around reading attachment theory for fun. Yet…today, one of my followers messaged me and asked my thoughts on whether men should be more dominant or more submissive in relationships.

Of all people. Me?? 🤷‍♀️

But the question stuck with me. Not because I think I have the final answer, but because I do have thoughts. And sometimes that’s all any of us really have, right? I thought it was a topic worth exploring and discussing further.

Dominance Isn’t the Word I’d Use

I don’t believe in dominance. I believe in strength. I believe men are meant to lead with strength—and yes, that’s biblical, but not in the warped, weaponized way people like to throw around. Not in a controlling or abusive way, but in a loving, protective way that always considers the emotional safety of the woman beside him.

Safety Changes Everything

Here’s the part people get uncomfortable with, but I’m just going to say it.

I believe very strongly that most women want to safely submit to a man they trust. Not because they’re weak, not because they aren’t able to lead themselves, but because they don’t want to have to be in survival mode all the time. The problem is that too few men have been shown how to lead well—with humility, steadiness, and care. And that, to me, is tragic.

I think that most women want to feel safe enough to soften, safe enough to trust, and yes, safe enough to submit. There’s a difference between submission and surrendering your autonomy. One is relational, the other is dangerous.

When a woman feels emotionally safe, physically safe, spiritually safe—when she knows she’s being protected, not managed—something shifts. Trust grows, and the connection deepens. She doesn’t have to stay armored.

That kind of dynamic doesn’t come from dominance, it comes from strength that’s well-controlled.

The problem isn’t that women don’t want strong men, it’s that many men were never taught how to lead without controlling, and many women—having felt unsafe for too long—learned how to harden, overfunction, or emasculate instead. We adapted to what was missing. And the result is a dynamic where neither side feels truly at ease. That’s the tragedy.

Somewhere along the way, leadership got confused with dominance, masculinity got confused with aggression, and consideration got mislabeled as weakness.

So now we’re left with extremes: Men either dominate or disappear. Women either control or shut down. But when both people are stuck protecting themselves, there’s no room left to relax into partnership.

I’m not writing this from some place of arrival. I’m writing it from lived experience, observation, and a lot of reflection. I’ve seen what doesn’t work. I’ve felt the difference between control and protection. Between being managed and being cherished.

I don’t have all the answers, and have never claimed to.

But I do know this: Strength that loves, protects, listens, and considers the heart of the woman beside him will always be more powerful than dominance ever could be.
A woman reciprocates that kind of strength by choosing respect over criticism, trust over control, and openness over her armor. Leadership and submission only work when both are freely given.

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Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, is a Registered Nurse, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for medical freedom and informed consent. With a background in critical care and acute patient management, she bore witness to the systemic failures of a healthcare system corrupted by profit-driven protocols—protocols that led to medical murders disguised as care.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kimberly made the bold decision to resign from traditional bedside nursing, standing in protest against coercive mandates, the unethical use of Remdesivir, and the rollout of dangerous, ineffective COVID “vaccines.” This defining moment propelled her to establish Nurse Freedom Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering nurses, safeguarding patient rights, and exposing corruption within the healthcare system.

Today, she continues her mission at the bedside as a Hospice nurse, where she brings dignity, presence, and compassion to the end-of-life journey—honoring the sacred transition and advocating for comfort, truth, and informed decisions. Her experience in hospice care further reinforces the importance of understanding every medical intervention and upholding the nurse’s role as a protector of patient safety and peace.

Expanding on her mission, she launched Remnant Healthcare, providing holistic, patient-centered alternatives that honor medical autonomy, informed consent, and compassionate care. As host of The Nurses of America Out Loud, Kimberly amplifies the movement for healthcare reform, medical freedom, and the unwavering defense of human dignity.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and now residing in Hendersonville, Tennessee, her mission is to disrupt the broken system, hold the profiteers accountable, and reclaim healthcare on a foundation of truth, ethics, and respect for human life—restoring humanity to the healing profession.

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Over the past several days, I’ve watched a deeply troubling pattern unfold; one that should concern every nurse, every patient, and every person who still believes healthcare must be grounded in basic human decency.

A licensed nurse engaged in conduct so egregious, so cruel, and so fundamentally incompatible with the ethical foundations of nursing that her employer terminated her employment. That decision was appropriate and necessary. And yet, instead of a sober conversation about accountability and patient safety, I’ve watched attempts to excuse the behavior under the banner of “free speech,” along with an effort to financially support it through a GoFundMe campaign—thankfully, now taken down.

You can watch the video of her remarks here. ⚠️Strong language warning!

I’ve submitted a formal complaint to the FL Board of Nursing and I would encourage others to do the same. Taking that step isn’t one I take lightly. I know the blood, sweat, and tears that go into earning a nursing degree and maintaining licensure, and I would never suggest it be taken away without just cause. She needs to be stripped of her license immediately. This vile woman should never be entrusted with the care of another human being, let alone our most vulnerable populations. As a nurse, I’m horrified and profoundly embarrassed by her disgusting comments. There is no place in our profession for this level of depravity. 🙌

What has been missing from much of the public commentary is an honest explanation of what was actually said and, more importantly, what it actually means in real human terms.

Wishing a woman a fourth-degree perineal tear during childbirth is not a flippant comment. It is not a joke. It is not a political jab. It is a wish for one of the most severe, traumatic obstetric injuries a patient can experience.

A fourth-degree tear is the most extensive type of obstetric laceration. It involves tearing through the vaginal tissue, the perineal muscles, the anal sphincter, and into the rectal mucosa. This is not a superficial injury. It is a catastrophic birth injury with the potential for lifelong consequences.

Patients who sustain fourth-degree tears often face:
• Severe, prolonged pain
• Complex surgical repair
• Increased risk of infection
• Fecal incontinence
• Chronic pelvic floor dysfunction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Long-term psychological trauma
• Increased risk of future obstetric complications

Some patients require multiple surgeries. Some never fully recover continence. Some live with permanent changes to their bodies, their intimacy, and their quality of life.

For any nurse, especially one who has worked in labor and delivery, to invoke this injury casually, let alone wish it upon someone, demonstrates a profound lack of empathy, judgment, and professional restraint. This is a very real injury that nurses are trained to prevent, manage, and respond to with urgency and compassion when it occurs.

To wish this outcome on a patient is to weaponize clinical knowledge in the most disturbing way.

The First Amendment protects individuals from government censorship or criminal punishment for protected speech. It does not guarantee continued employment. It does not shield licensed professionals from discipline. And it does not entitle anyone to continue practicing in a profession that demands compassion, restraint, and sound judgment when their own conduct demonstrates a profound lack of fitness.

Even government employees do not have unlimited free-speech protections, particularly when their conduct undermines public trust or conflicts with professional obligations. Further, any speech that is made from a position of authority, which she claimed when she used the words “as a Labor & Delivery nurse,” is not considered protected speech.

In Garcetti v. Ceballos, 547 U.S. 410 (2006), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that:

When public employees speak pursuant to their official duties, they are not speaking as private citizens for First Amendment purposes, and the Constitution does not insulate their communications from employer discipline.

In plain English:

• The First Amendment does not protect speech made in a professional capacity

• The government, acting as an employer or regulator, has broader authority to discipline employees and licensees to ensure proper functioning, trust, and public safety

Nurses are held to especially high standards for a reason. We care for people at their most vulnerable. Character matters. Judgment matters. Humanity matters.

Yes, this nurse has been fired. That was the floor, not the ceiling.

Employment decisions protect institutions. Licensure decisions protect the public. A nursing license is not a right; it is a privilege granted by the state and conditioned on ongoing ethical conduct, respect for human dignity, and the ability to place patient welfare above personal ideology. When conduct demonstrates cruelty or dehumanization, the question is no longer whether someone should keep their job. The question is whether they should ever be entrusted with patient care again.

I want to be unequivocally clear about something, because there has been a deliberate attempt to frame my actions as politically motivated. They are not.

My decision to file a formal complaint with the Florida Board of Nursing has nothing to do with political ideology, party affiliation, or belief systems. I would take this exact same action if the conduct in question came from a conservative nurse, a progressive nurse, or a nurse expressing views about any group of people—whether related to politics, religion, gender identity, or anything else.

This is not about what someone believes. It is about whether their conduct demonstrates fitness to practice nursing.

Every nurse has personal beliefs and values. We are human beings. But when we accept a nursing license, we accept a professional obligation to care for all people, regardless of political views, religious beliefs, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or personal choices. There is no political exemption written into the Nurse Practice Act. There is never justification for cruelty or dehumanization in healthcare.

If I am caring for a patient who votes differently than I do, believes differently than I do, or lives differently than I do, my responsibility does not change. They are entitled to compassion, respect, and ethical care. Always. My nursing has never been, and will never be, tied to a political position. I would treat any patient, regardless of their views, with care, compassion, and the utmost respect. That is the standard. And it must be the same for everyone.

One of the most disturbing aspects of this situation was the creation of a GoFundMe campaign intended to support this nurse after her termination. At a time when patients and families are already traumatized by experiences in healthcare, when trust in the system is fragile, the idea that conduct demonstrating cruelty could be rewarded financially should give us all pause. The fact that the page was taken down is a relief, but the fact that it existed at all is deeply concerning.

I have verified that this individual holds a valid nursing license. That fact elevates this from a social-media controversy to a matter of regulatory responsibility. Boards of Nursing exist to protect the public. They are not tasked with preserving careers. They are tasked with assessing fitness to practice. When conduct demonstrates a permanent and irreconcilable incompatibility with the ethical standards of nursing, remediation or suspension is not enough. Revocation must be considered.

This is not mob justice. This is due process, through the proper channels, with documented complaints, reviewed by the appropriate authority.

📢📝Call To Action

If you are a nurse, a patient, a family member, or a concerned member of the public, you have the right to submit a formal complaint to the Florida Board of Nursing. I encourage you to do so thoughtfully and responsibly. Stick to documented conduct. Avoid speculation and personal attacks. Frame concerns around fitness to practice and patient safety. Let the Board do its job.

You can file a complaint here:

https://complaint-portal.mqa.flhealthsource.gov/home

If you have difficulty with the portal, you can email your written complaint directly to: 📧MQA.ConsumerServices@FLHealth.gov

Alexis Backler Lawler, License Number: RN9386314

My correspondence is below:

Subject: Formal Complaint and Request for License Revocation of Alexis (“Lexie”) Lawler, Registered Nurse, State of Florida

To whom it may concern:

I am submitting this complaint with full awareness of the seriousness of this request. I do not take lightly the education, sacrifice, and commitment required to earn and maintain a nursing license. I am a registered nurse myself and have deep respect for the profession and the responsibility it carries. I would never call for revocation without just cause.

However, based on publicly documented conduct attributed to Alexis (“Lexie”) Lawler, whose Florida nursing license I have verified, I am formally requesting that the Florida Board of Nursing pursue revocation of her nursing license.

The conduct attributed to Ms. Lawler demonstrates a level of cruelty, dehumanization, and profound lack of moral and professional judgment that is fundamentally incompatible with the role of a nurse. This behavior reflects a complete failure to uphold the ethical principles, standards of conduct, and duty of care required under the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Nursing is a profession entrusted with the care of society’s most vulnerable individuals. A license to practice nursing is not an entitlement; it is a privilege conditioned on integrity, compassion, sound judgment, and respect for human dignity. The conduct attributed to Ms. Lawler represents a breach so severe that remediation, retraining, probation, or suspension would be insufficient to protect the public.

In my professional judgment, this conduct demonstrates permanent unfitness to practice nursing. Allowing continued licensure under any circumstances would pose an unacceptable risk to patients and further erode public trust in the nursing profession.

I am therefore requesting that the Board:

Conduct a full investigation into Ms. Lawler’s conduct, and upon substantiation, revoke her Florida nursing license in its entirety, rather than pursue suspension or conditional discipline.

This complaint is submitted in good faith, solely for the purpose of protecting patients, safeguarding vulnerable populations, and upholding the integrity of the nursing profession.

Thank you for your time, your attention to this matter, and your commitment to public protection.

Respectfully,

Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP

Founder/Executive Director

Remnant Healthcare

https://remnanthealthcare.org

This moment is bigger than one nurse. It is about what we are willing to tolerate in healthcare. If we begin excusing cruelty as “just speech,” or defending conduct because it aligns with our politics, we erode the very foundation of nursing itself. Compassion, restraint, and respect for human life are not optional. They are the job.

Accountability is not cancel culture. It is care—for patients, for the profession, and for the future of nursing.

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About the Author:

Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, is a Registered Nurse, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for medical freedom and informed consent. With a background in critical care and acute patient management, she bore witness to the systemic failures of a healthcare system corrupted by profit-driven protocols—protocols that led to medical murders disguised as care.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kimberly made the bold decision to resign from traditional bedside nursing, standing in protest against coercive mandates, the unethical use of Remdesivir, and the rollout of dangerous, ineffective COVID “vaccines.” This defining moment propelled her to establish Nurse Freedom Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering nurses, safeguarding patient rights, and exposing corruption within the healthcare system.

Today, she continues her mission at the bedside as a Hospice nurse, where she brings dignity, presence, and compassion to the end-of-life journey—honoring the sacred transition and advocating for comfort, truth, and informed decisions. Her experience in hospice care further reinforces the importance of understanding every medical intervention and upholding the nurse’s role as a protector of patient safety and peace.

Expanding on her mission, she launched Remnant Healthcare, providing holistic, patient-centered alternatives that honor medical autonomy, informed consent, and compassionate care. As host of The Nurses of America Out Loud, Kimberly amplifies the movement for healthcare reform, medical freedom, and the unwavering defense of human dignity.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and now residing in Hendersonville, Tennessee, her mission is to disrupt the broken system, hold the profiteers accountable, and reclaim healthcare on a foundation of truth, ethics, and respect for human life—restoring humanity to the healing profession.

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Some days begin quietly and carry more weight than we expect. Today was one of those days for me.

I started my morning at the bedside of a patient I have grown very fond of, someone I’ve cared for over time, someone whose family I’ve come to know and love as we’ve walked this journey together. He was transitioning. There is no way to be present in moments like these without feeling the gravity of them. This work, this calling…it can be emotionally heavy. Sacred, but heavy.

After finishing all of my visits for the day, I felt a gentle but persistent nudge to go back. I couldn’t shake it. It felt like God had placed it on my heart to return, not to do anything, not to say anything—just to sit with him. So I did. I went back and simply remained present, trusting that sometimes obedience looks like stillness.

His son played a song softly in the background. It was one of his favorites. He played it over and over again, letting it fill the room. There was something profoundly beautiful about it. The melody, the familiarity, the way it seemed to wrap the moment in peace. It wasn’t loud or demanding of attention. It simply was. It was present, comforting, reverent.

Music has a way of reaching places words cannot, and in that room, it felt like a gentle companion for the journey. You can listen to it here.

When I am present at the bedside as someone transitions, I’m acutely aware that my face is often the last they see and my voice the last they hear. There is a profound responsibility in that, and one that humbles me every time. It calls me to slow down, to be fully present, and to recognize that these moments are holy ground, where gentleness, peace, and God’s presence matter more than words.

And yet, woven throughout the day was a theme I couldn’t ignore.

Joy.

In conversation with this patient’s family, we talked about something that feels almost paradoxical to the outside world: how sorrow and joy can exist at the same time. How hearts can ache deeply while still holding peace. How grief does not cancel out joy, it often sharpens it.

There was sadness, yes. But there was also joy in knowing that he is going home. Joy in the promise of eternity. Joy in the assurance that this goodbye is not the end.

As I stood at his bedside, I noticed his Bible was open. My eyes were drawn to it without effort. It was opened to Psalm 33; a Psalm that speaks of joy, praise, and trust in the Lord.

Psalm 33

¹ Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;
it is fitting for the upright to praise him.
² Praise the Lord with the harp;
make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.
³ Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully, and shout for joy.

⁴ For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
⁵ The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of his unfailing love.

⁶ By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
their starry host by the breath of his mouth.
⁷ He gathers the waters of the sea into jars^[a];
he puts the deep into storehouses.
⁸ Let all the earth fear the Lord;
let all the people of the world revere him.
⁹ For he spoke, and it came to be;
he commanded, and it stood firm.

¹⁰ The Lord foils the plans of the nations;
he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
¹¹ But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,
the purposes of his heart through all generations.

¹² Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
the people he chose for his inheritance.
¹³ From heaven the Lord looks down
and sees all mankind;
¹⁴ from his dwelling place he watches
all who live on earth—
¹⁵ he who forms the hearts of all,
who considers everything they do.

¹⁶ No king is saved by the size of his army;
no warrior escapes by his great strength.
¹⁷ A horse is a vain hope for deliverance;
despite all its great strength it cannot save.
¹⁸ But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
¹⁹ to deliver them from death
and keep them alive in famine.

²⁰ We wait in hope for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
²¹ In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
²² May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,
even as we put our hope in you.

Later in the day, a nurse and dear friend I work with at Remnant—who is also a gifted singer—sent me a song she had recorded. I pressed play, not knowing what to expect. The very first words were simple and unmistakable:

“Joyful, joyful love”.

Message received.

And then, like a gentle exhale, the verse that had been echoing in my heart all day surfaced again:

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
— Psalm 118:24

Not tomorrow.
Not when things feel lighter.
Not when circumstances improve.

This day.

The quiet way in which God speaks to us is undeniable.

I don’t believe joy is something we stumble into accidentally. I believe it is something we choose, often in defiance of what surrounds us. Choosing joy doesn’t mean ignoring suffering. It means acknowledging it while still trusting God’s sovereignty over every moment.

Joy is not the absence of grief. Joy is the presence of God in the midst of it.

Days like today are sobering reminders of how fleeting this life truly is.

We are only here for a short time. That truth is not meant to create fear; it’s meant to create focus.

We are called to be good stewards of our time. Of our energy. Of our relationships. Of the moments entrusted to us. Time is not something to waste, hoard, or live on autopilot. It is a gift, and gifts are meant to be handled with care.

How are we spending our days?
Who are we investing in?
What are we holding onto that no longer serves the purpose God has for us?

Being intentional with our time requires discernment. Not every opportunity is an assignment. Not every open door is meant to be walked through. Wisdom asks us to slow down, listen, and seek God’s guidance rather than rushing ahead on our own understanding.

Discernment helps us say yes to what matters, and no to what distracts us from our calling.

In a world that constantly demands more, discernment gives us permission to choose what is eternal over what is urgent.

There was one simple truth that anchored me throughout the day:

If you woke up today, you are here for a purpose.

Your story is not finished. Your presence still matters. There is still love to give, work to do, grace to receive, and joy to be found, even on the heaviest of days.

I don’t have a neatly wrapped takeaway today. Just this quiet conviction: Even in the midst of pain, loss, and suffering, we are still invited into joy, into gratitude, and into the awareness that this life is fleeting and sacred all at the same time.

This is the day the Lord has made.
Not a perfect day.
Not an easy day.

But this day.

And somehow, through tears, tenderness, and trust, we are called to rejoice and be glad in it.

My hope is that someone reading this today found encouragement, peace, or a reminder they needed. If even one person found encouragement in these words today, then they were worth sharing.

Go walk in your calling today. Be blessed and bless others. There is truly nothing more fulfilling. 🙏💖

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Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, is a Registered Nurse, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for medical freedom and informed consent. With a background in critical care and acute patient management, she bore witness to the systemic failures of a healthcare system corrupted by profit-driven protocols—protocols that led to medical murders disguised as care.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kimberly made the bold decision to resign from traditional bedside nursing, standing in protest against coercive mandates, the unethical use of Remdesivir, and the rollout of dangerous, ineffective COVID “vaccines.” This defining moment propelled her to establish Nurse Freedom Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering nurses, safeguarding patient rights, and exposing corruption within the healthcare system.

Today, she continues her mission at the bedside as a Hospice nurse, where she brings dignity, presence, and compassion to the end-of-life journey—honoring the sacred transition and advocating for comfort, truth, and informed decisions. Her experience in hospice care further reinforces the importance of understanding every medical intervention and upholding the nurse’s role as a protector of patient safety and peace.

Expanding on her mission, she launched Remnant Healthcare, providing holistic, patient-centered alternatives that honor medical autonomy, informed consent, and compassionate care. As host of The Nurses of America Out Loud, Kimberly amplifies the movement for healthcare reform, medical freedom, and the unwavering defense of human dignity.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and now residing in Hendersonville, Tennessee, her mission is to disrupt the broken system, hold the profiteers accountable, and reclaim healthcare on a foundation of truth, ethics, and respect for human life—restoring humanity to the healing profession.

📲Connect with me and find all of our platforms in one place:

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Watch my media interview on With The Wind with Dr. Paul Thomas & DeeDee Hoover which aired on CHDTV.

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Listen to Nurses of America Out Loud Weekdays at 10:00 am, EST

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Visit US Freedom Flyers

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Everyone needs to see this important film. Stay tuned to Nurses Out Loud for my upcoming interview with documentary filmmaker, Megan Smith, M.S.

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This is my first blog post in several weeks. That alone tells a story.

Writing has never been something I have to force. It has always been a place of clarity, release, and truth telling for me. So when even sitting down to write began to feel like a chore, I knew something deeper was happening.

For weeks, I told myself I was just tired. Residual fatigue, I thought. After all, I had been sick. My body had been through a lot. Of course I was exhausted. Of course my motivation was low. Of course I needed more rest.

But rest did not fix it.

The fatigue lingered in a way that felt different. Not restorative tiredness, but a bone deep weariness that sleep did not even begin to touch. The kind that makes getting dressed feel like effort. The kind that steals momentum, creativity, and joy.

And then there were the tears. Not always for a clear reason. Sometimes they came while driving. Sometimes while folding laundry. Sometimes in the quiet moments when nothing was wrong, yet everything felt heavy. I hadn’t lost my voice, but I had lost my light.

🍂 The Slow Creep of the Darker Months

Seasonal Affective Disorder doesn’t arrive loudly. It moves in quietly, alongside shorter days and longer nights. Less sunlight. More time indoors. Disrupted rhythms.

For me, it showed up as:

• Persistent fatigue
• Lack of motivation
• Emotional heaviness
• Sadness without a clear story
• Crying that surprised me
• Withdrawal from things I normally love
• A resistance to creating and expressing

What made it harder to recognize was how easy it was to blame something else. A virus. Stress. Hormones. Burnout. Life. Love, unrequited.

But this felt familiar. Cyclical.

And that distinction matters, because when we mislabel what is happening, we often choose solutions that miss the root entirely.

🌬️ How I Ended 2025

I ended 2025 by releasing something that had been weighing heavily on me for a very long time. Not dramatically, not loudly, but honestly.

I spoke a truth that had been sitting in my body, unexpressed. I stopped carrying something that was never meant for me. And when I did, something remarkable happened.

My nervous system recalibrated.

That is the only way I know how to describe it. A settling. A sense of internal alignment returning. The kind of relief that does not come from fixing, but from letting go.

What surprised me most was how much emotional weight had been quietly amplifying my physical and mental exhaustion. Once it was released, I could literally feel my body exhale.

Not cured or suddenly overflowing with energy, but steadier, clearer, and more regulated.

⚠️ The Antidepressant Cycle We Rarely Question

In conventional healthcare, seasonal affective disorder is often met with a fast and familiar response.

The prescription pad.

Antidepressants are frequently offered as a first line solution, sometimes without meaningful discussion about long term use, tapering risks, or whether a chemical imbalance is actually present.

What is rarely said out loud is this:

Antidepressants can be difficult and sometimes dangerous to start and stop.

They alter neurotransmitter signaling in ways the brain adapts to. Discontinuation can lead to rebound depression, anxiety, emotional blunting, insomnia, and in some cases suicidal ideation. Many people are never warned.

For a condition that follows a seasonal cycle, this can create a pattern of dependence rather than resolution.

That doesn’t mean antidepressants never have a place. But they should not be the default when safer, foundational supports have not been explored.

🌿 Supporting the Body Instead of Silencing It

Seasonal Affective Disorder is not a personal failure. It is a biological response to light deprivation, circadian rhythm disruption, inflammation, nutritional depletion, and nervous system stress.

Here are some of the natural and practical supports that have helped me interrupt the cycle.

☀️ Light Is Medicine

Morning outdoor light exposure, even on cloudy days. Opening blinds immediately upon waking is a must.

🧠 Nervous System Care

• Slower mornings
• Gentle movement
• Reduced evening screen exposure
• Earlier bedtimes aligned with natural rhythms

🥩 Stabilizing Blood Sugar

• Protein rich meals
• Eating consistently
• Reducing sugar and ultra processed foods

💊 Targeted Nutrient Support

• Vitamin D
• Magnesium
• B vitamins
• Gut support

Testing matters. Guessing helps less.

🕯️Emotional Permission

There is grief in the darker months. Grief for warmth, movement, expansion, and light. Suppressing that grief often deepens it. The holidays can bring out a whole different kind of sadness and longing.

Allowing yourself to slow is not weakness. It is wisdom.

🌿Practical Comforts for Low Days

There are days when advice like exercise more or think positive feels impossible. When depression is present, even basic care can feel overwhelming. On those days, the goal is not productivity. The goal is regulation, safety, and gentle sensory support.

These are not cures. They are anchors.

🚿 The Power of the Shower

A shower can feel like a mountain when energy is low. But water is one of the fastest ways to support the nervous system.

• Warm water relaxes muscles and emotional tension
• Cool water at the end can improve alertness
• Sitting on the shower floor is allowed
• Crying in the shower is release

Add a few drops of lavender or eucalyptus essential oil to the steam by placing it on a washcloth nearby.

🧴 Lotion as Grounding

Touch reassures the nervous system that the body is safe.

• Choose a thick lotion or oil
• Apply slowly and intentionally
• Focus on sensation rather than appearance

Helpful scents:
• Lavender for calm
• Vanilla for comfort
• Frankincense for grounding
• Bergamot for mood support

🌸 Scent and the Emotional Brain

Smell directly affects mood and memory.

Ways to use scent
• Diffuser
• Roller oil on wrists or neck
• Linen spray on pillows
• One drop on a cotton ball nearby

Helpful essential oils:
• Lavender for anxiety and sleep
• Citrus oils for low mood
• Peppermint for mental fog
• Ylang ylang for emotional heaviness

🕯️Soften the Environment

Depression worsens in harsh settings.

• Dim lighting
• Candles
• Natural light when possible
• Blankets or soft textures

Create a space that feels safe, not demanding.

👕 Wear Comfort Without Apology

Comfort supports regulation.

• Soft fabrics
• Loose clothing
• Warm socks

Looking put together is not the goal. Feeling supported is.

🍲 Gentle Nourishment

Feeding yourself does not require effort heavy meals.

• Broth or soup
• Eggs
• Yogurt
• Protein shakes
• Toast

Something is always better than nothing.

📵 Reduce Mental Overload

• Fewer notifications
• Less news
• Gentle music or silence
• Nature sounds

Quiet supports healing. Unplug.

🤍 One Thing Is Enough

Depression tells you that if you cannot do everything, nothing matters, but that is not true.

One shower counts.
One meal counts.
One honest breath counts.

You do not have to fix your life today. You only have to stay connected to yourself.

🚨 If You Are in Crisis or Feel Unsafe

If at any point your thoughts feel overwhelming, scary, or unsafe, support is available; you do not have to handle it alone.

United States

• Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Call 911 if you are in immediate danger

International

• Visit findahelpline.com to locate crisis support in your country

If Calling Feels Hard

• Text or chat options are available through 988
• Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare provider

Reaching out is not weakness. It is a protective response.

You matter. Your life matters. And this moment does not define the rest of your story.

🤍Ongoing Support Through Remnant Healthcare

If you are walking through depression, seasonal affective disorder, or nervous system exhaustion and need more than self care tips, you do not have to navigate it alone.

Through Remnant Healthcare, members have access to ongoing support that bridges holistic care and professional mental health resources. This includes connection to licensed therapists, along with a care model that honors the whole person, not just symptoms.

Remnant exists for people who want support without being rushed into medication as the first or only option, and who value informed consent, nervous system regulation, and compassionate care.

Memberships start at just $30/Month, making support accessible without long term contracts or pressure.

Sometimes the most healing step is simply having someone walk alongside you.

Support is available when you are ready.

Become a Member

🤍 Naming It Changed Everything

What brought the most relief for me was not a supplement or a strategy.

It was naming what was happening.

This was not laziness, failure, or me falling apart.

This was Seasonal Affective Disorder, and it was amplifying every other thing I had been dealing with in the background.

Once named, it became easier to navigate. I stopped fighting my body and started supporting it. I stopped shaming myself for not moving at summer speed in winter, and I stopped assuming something was wrong with me.

Healing doesn’t always begin with doing more, sometimes it begins speaking your truth and letting the nervous system settle. Sometimes, that alone is enough to let the light back in.💖

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About the Author:

Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, is a Registered Nurse, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for medical freedom and informed consent. With a background in critical care and acute patient management, she bore witness to the systemic failures of a healthcare system corrupted by profit-driven protocols—protocols that led to medical murders disguised as care.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kimberly made the bold decision to resign from traditional bedside nursing, standing in protest against coercive mandates, the unethical use of Remdesivir, and the rollout of dangerous, ineffective COVID “vaccines.” This defining moment propelled her to establish Nurse Freedom Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering nurses, safeguarding patient rights, and exposing corruption within the healthcare system.

Today, she continues her mission at the bedside as a Hospice nurse, where she brings dignity, presence, and compassion to the end-of-life journey—honoring the sacred transition and advocating for comfort, truth, and informed decisions. Her experience in hospice care further reinforces the importance of understanding every medical intervention and upholding the nurse’s role as a protector of patient safety and peace.

Expanding on her mission, she launched Remnant Healthcare, providing holistic, patient-centered alternatives that honor medical autonomy, informed consent, and compassionate care. As host of The Nurses of America Out Loud, Kimberly amplifies the movement for healthcare reform, medical freedom, and the unwavering defense of human dignity.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and now residing in Hendersonville, Tennessee, her mission is to disrupt the broken system, hold the profiteers accountable, and reclaim healthcare on a foundation of truth, ethics, and respect for human life—restoring humanity to the healing profession.

📲Connect with me and find all of our platforms in one place:

Let's Connect!

Watch my media interview on With The Wind with Dr. Paul Thomas & DeeDee Hoover which aired on CHDTV.

Watch Now

In Need of a Medical Advocate? Remnant Healthcare Has You Covered!

Visit Remnant Healthcare

Join Now

Learn More

Gear Up Your Passion! Save 15% Off Your Purchase

Custom Healthcare Gear Made Just for You from MacAttack Gear

Shop MacAttack Gear

Now Available for Purchase

I was honored to have been selected by author Ken McCarthy to be featured in his latest book, What The Nurses Saw.

Order Now

NOW AVAILABLE! Resuscitating Nursing is exactly the roadmap nurses need right now, and I couldn’t be more proud of my friend and colleague, Ashley Grogg, MSN, RN, BC-FMP for bringing this vision to life.

Order Now

Get The Workbook

Now Available!! Order Your Copy Today!

Order Now

Visit Our Online Shop for Official NFN & Remnant Nursing Merchandise

Shop Now

Listen to my latest episode here:

Listen Now

Find my past episodes here:

Episode Archives

Listen to Nurses of America Out Loud Weekdays at 10:00 am, EST

iHeart Radio

America Out Loud Talk Radio

VITA Website

Visit US Freedom Flyers

Remnant Healthcare

Visit Rxisks.com

Everyone needs to see this important film. Stay tuned to Nurses Out Loud for my upcoming interview with documentary filmmaker, Megan Smith, M.S.

This page includes affiliate links which if you choose to make a purchase from, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. One more way to help support the work we are doing at Nurse Freedom Network.

Nurse Freedom Network is a Root Brands Ambassador, please click on the link below to sign up for your FREE Root Brands Account:

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Shop SLIMCORE JAVA

For the Busy Nurse on the Go!

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Use Coupon Code: RemnantHealthcare

Shope LifeVantage

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Save 10% on bookings using our referral link!

Book Your FREE Consultation

Visit the MOH website

Visit the Revela Retreat Website

“Find me a way to create fever and sweat, and I will cure disease.”

~ Hippocrates, Father of Medicine

• Increasing Core Temperature

• Mobilizes Lymphatic and Immune Systems

• Increases Circulation and Micro-circulation

• Oxygenates Cells, Giving Greater Absorption

• Activates Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Helps Mitochondria Create ATP + Nitric Oxide

Use Coupon Code REMNANT NURSING to enjoy our discounted rate!

Shop Relax Saunas

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Learn more about how LabSmarts can enhance your practice and help ensure optimal health outcomes for your clients - Use Coupon Code RemnantNursing to enjoy a 10% Discount on their products and services!

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Download the app today!

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Yesterday, someone referred to as an “influencer.” I have to admit that every time I hear that word, I cringe. Something inside of me recoils a bit whenever I hear it. Not because I don’t understand what people mean, and not because influence itself is a bad thing. Influence, in its truest form, is inevitable when you do work that matters. When you speak honestly, show up consistently, and when you tell the truth - even when it costs you something, influence becomes a byproduct.

But I don’t want to be an “influencer.” I don’t pay much attention to algorithms or metrics. Perhaps that’s to my own detriment, but it has never been what interests me or what matters most.

I don’t want to be a brand or a personality. I don’t want to chase clicks or likes or algorithmic approval. And I don’t want to confuse attention with impact.

I didn’t start writing or speaking or building because I wanted a following. I started because I reached a point where I could no longer stay silent. I saw too much harm, too much coercion, and too many people being swept along by systems that were supposed to serve them. This work came out of conviction, not aspiration.

If it influences people, it’s because the work itself resonates, not because it was engineered to provoke or perform. I am not interested in virality, I am interested in integrity. There is a difference.

What unsettles me about influencer culture is not the people caught up in it. Many are sincere and well intentioned. It is the system itself. A system that rewards visibility over substance, encourages spectacle over depth, and flattens complex ideas into sound bites that train us to react instead of reflect. It quietly turns human experience into content and measures worth in metrics.

It asks you to become consumable. That is not leadership. That is performance.

I am not here to appeal to the masses. I am not trying to be palatable or endlessly relatable. My goal is to do careful, honest work. Sometimes uncomfortable work. And I trust that the right people will find it in their own time. People who are already thinking, already questioning, and who are already seeking something real.

That kind of growth is slower, but it is sturdier.

If something I write or say influences you, I hope it is because it gave language to something you already felt, or helped you ask better questions, or reminded you that you are not alone. That kind of influence cannot be manufactured or scheduled. It cannot be scaled without losing its soul. It happens as a byproduct of sincerity.

That same philosophy is why I have been very intentional about how I’ve grown Remnant Healthcare.

From the beginning, I chose not to accept funding. Not because it wasn’t available, and not because growth wasn’t tempting, but because I understood the tradeoff. Fast money almost always comes with strings, expectations, and quiet leverage. And I was never willing to build something whose survival depended on the approval or edicts of others.

I believed then, and I still believe now, that growing slowly was not a weakness, but a safeguard.

By choosing organic growth, we gave ourselves time to build a solid foundation. We learned what worked and what didn’t without pressure to perform or scale prematurely. We stayed rooted in our mission instead of contorting it to satisfy investors or external interests. Most importantly, we built something that could become fully self sustainable; something that could stand on its own without relying on people or systems that might one day demand compromise in exchange for survival.

Virality can create the illusion of success while hollowing out the structure beneath it. It inflates reach before values are anchored, and accelerates visibility before resilience is established. I’ve watched too many well intentioned missions rise quickly, only to fracture under the weight of growth they were never designed to carry.

That was never the goal here.

I wanted Remnant to last. I wanted it to be steady. I wanted it to be accountable first to its mission, and only then to its expansion. I would rather build slowly and with integrity than grow quickly and watch the very heart of the work erode.

This approach may never make headlines. It may never trend. But it creates something far more rare in this moment. Independence, stability, and the freedom to say no when saying no matters most.

I don’t want “followers.” I want fellow travelers on the same journey. People willing to think and wrestle and discern. People who do not need to be convinced, only to be able to recognize something familiar when they encounter it. I value depth over reach, alignment over mass appeal, and conversation over engagement.

Success to me looks like one nurse feeling less alone. One family feeling empowered instead of bullied. One person realizing they are allowed to ask questions. One quiet shift toward courage.

That will never go viral.

But it lasts.

So if you want to call me an influencer, I understand why. Language is imperfect, and we reach for the closest word we have. But I am choosing something else.

I am choosing to simply do the work and to let that work speak for itself.

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About the Author:

Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, is a Registered Nurse, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for medical freedom and informed consent. With a background in critical care and acute patient management, she bore witness to the systemic failures of a healthcare system corrupted by profit-driven protocols—protocols that led to medical murders disguised as care.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kimberly made the bold decision to resign from traditional bedside nursing, standing in protest against coercive mandates, the unethical use of Remdesivir, and the rollout of dangerous, ineffective COVID “vaccines.” This defining moment propelled her to establish Nurse Freedom Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering nurses, safeguarding patient rights, and exposing corruption within the healthcare system.

Today, she continues her mission at the bedside as a Hospice nurse, where she brings dignity, presence, and compassion to the end-of-life journey—honoring the sacred transition and advocating for comfort, truth, and informed decisions. Her experience in hospice care further reinforces the importance of understanding every medical intervention and upholding the nurse’s role as a protector of patient safety and peace.

Expanding on her mission, she launched Remnant Healthcare, providing holistic, patient-centered alternatives that honor medical autonomy, informed consent, and compassionate care. As host of The Nurses of America Out Loud, Kimberly amplifies the movement for healthcare reform, medical freedom, and the unwavering defense of human dignity.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and now residing in Hendersonville, Tennessee, her mission is to disrupt the broken system, hold the profiteers accountable, and reclaim healthcare on a foundation of truth, ethics, and respect for human life—restoring humanity to the healing profession.

📲Connect with me and find all of our platforms in one place:

Let's Connect!

Watch my media interview on With The Wind with Dr. Paul Thomas & DeeDee Hoover which aired on CHDTV.

Watch Now

In Need of a Medical Advocate? Remnant Healthcare Has You Covered!

Visit Remnant Healthcare

Join Now

Learn More

Gear Up Your Passion! Save 15% Off Your Purchase

Custom Healthcare Gear Made Just for You from MacAttack Gear

Shop MacAttack Gear

Now Available for Purchase

I was honored to have been selected by author Ken McCarthy to be featured in his latest book, What The Nurses Saw.

Order Now

NOW AVAILABLE! Resuscitating Nursing is exactly the roadmap nurses need right now, and I couldn’t be more proud of my friend and colleague, Ashley Grogg, MSN, RN, BC-FMP for bringing this vision to life.

Order Now

Get The Workbook

Now Available!! Order Your Copy Today!

Order Now

Visit Our Online Shop for Official NFN & Remnant Nursing Merchandise

Shop Now

Listen to my latest episode here:

Find my past episodes here:

Episode Archives

Listen to Nurses of America Out Loud Weekdays at 10:00 am, EST

iHeart Radio

America Out Loud Talk Radio

VITA Website

Visit US Freedom Flyers

Remnant Healthcare

Visit Rxisks.com

Everyone needs to see this important film. Stay tuned to Nurses Out Loud for my upcoming interview with documentary filmmaker, Megan Smith, M.S.

This page includes affiliate links which if you choose to make a purchase from, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. One more way to help support the work we are doing at Nurse Freedom Network.

Nurse Freedom Network is a Root Brands Ambassador, please click on the link below to sign up for your FREE Root Brands Account:

Root Brands

Shop pHix

Shop SLIMCORE JAVA

For the Busy Nurse on the Go!

Shop EQUIP

Use Coupon Code: RemnantHealthcare

Shope LifeVantage

Shop Chemical Free Body

Use Coupon Code: Remnant

Save 10% on bookings using our referral link!

Book Your FREE Consultation

Visit the MOH website

Visit the Revela Retreat Website

“Find me a way to create fever and sweat, and I will cure disease.”

~ Hippocrates, Father of Medicine

• Increasing Core Temperature

• Mobilizes Lymphatic and Immune Systems

• Increases Circulation and Micro-circulation

• Oxygenates Cells, Giving Greater Absorption

• Activates Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Helps Mitochondria Create ATP + Nitric Oxide

Use Coupon Code REMNANT NURSING to enjoy our discounted rate!

Shop Relax Saunas

Use Coupon Code REMNANT10 to enjoy our discounted rate!

Visit RaDoTech

Healthcare Practitioners:

Learn more about how LabSmarts can enhance your practice and help ensure optimal health outcomes for your clients - Use Coupon Code RemnantNursing to enjoy a 10% Discount on their products and services!

Visit LabSmarts

Use Coupon Code REMNANT_NURSING at checkout to save 10%!

Shop NutraMedix

Shop Sovereign Silver

Shop Sovereign Copper

Visit ImmuneMist

Become an ImmuneMist Affiliate