Discover Emotional Recovery and Freedom From Burnout

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Hey, I’m

Dr. Melanie Gray

Burnout Recovery Coach

Dr. Melanie,

Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Dr. Melanie Gray, a trauma-informed wellness and emotional safety strategist, nurse educator, and leadership coach. If you’ve found your way to this site, there’s a good chance you’ve been carrying a lot: the weight of responsibility, the pressure to perform, and the quiet cost of pushing through stress for far too long.

My work centers on a simple truth: burnout is not a personal failure—it’s often a predictable response to chronic overload, nervous system dysregulation, and workplace cultures that don’t adequately support human needs. Here, you’ll find practical, evidence-informed tools to help you feel better in real time—calmer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more grounded in your decisions. Whether you’re a leader trying to reduce reactivity and increase stability, or a professional trying to reclaim your health and capacity, you’re in the right place.

On this site, you can explore the Code Calm podcast, read resources designed to support burnout recovery and emotional regulation, and learn how trauma-informed approaches can strengthen engagement, retention, and psychological safety. My hope is that you leave each page feeling encouraged—and equipped—with small steps that create meaningful change.

Take what you need, move at your pace, and know you don’t have to do this alone.
I'm Ready To Heal From Burnout
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My mission is to create a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your emotions, build resilience, and achieve personal growth.

A few things you should know about me…

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Interesting Fact #2

I have been a nurse for over 30 years and love teaching.

My students love me too!

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Interesting Fact #1

I have been married for 37 years.

My husband is my best friend

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Interesting Fact #3

I was the first person in my family to earn a terminal degree.

The process was a journey ! I finished in 3 and 1/2 years.

Interesting Fact #3

I am part of the sandwich generation.

I care for my 89 year old mom and 91 year old uncle.

Being a caregiver is hard work, but It's Work I love. If you are a caregiver, you cannot burn out or you will not be able to give to those you love.
Dr Melanie Gray The Wellness Confidence Coach has made a career of helping others and she wants to help you.
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