The CompassionRX
Have you achieved success as a PA, yet something seems to be missing? You've tried so many things, yet deep down you feel empty inside. Perhaps everything looks "ok" on the outside, yet the truth is, on the inside you are struggling? Maybe you desire a life with purpose and meaning, yet remain uncertain of your next step.
Come, take a seat at my table, you are welcome here. In this podcast you will find a simple, yet transformative approach to unlocking emotional freedom and purpose in life. My mission is to empower and equip you to discover the joy and fulfillment possible through faith, spiritual discipline, and neuroscience.
Hi, I'm Kristen, a Jesus lover, Lifestyle Medicine PA-C, and Mindset Expert. For over 7 years I sought emotional freedom in all the wrong ways. I was chasing after yoga, alternative healing practices, and new age thinking. All of it left me empty, more hopeless, and in despair of ever finding peace of mind and purpose in life.
One day I woke up and realized to find purpose, the RIGHT foundation was necessary. I had been trying to build on sand instead of rock. A mindset method was born, and it opened the door to peace and emotional freedom. A simple strategy I could seamlessly integrate into my daily routine. A new way to approach mindset that is efficient and fun! And now, I'm ready to share it with you.
If you are ready for a new approach to mindset geared towards PAs... Simple, efficient solutions which seamlessly integrate into your busy schedule...Undeniable results including a peace of mind, a renewed sense of purpose, and deep sense of fulfillment in life..
If you are a PA ready to grow and challenge your thinking, this podcast is for you!!
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13 hours ago
13 hours ago
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
As a PA have you: Struggled with negative thoughts? Become weary of trying to change your thinking? Or maybe you’re a new PA who seeks to learn valuable tools for a successful career?
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
8 mental filters to change your thoughts
An efficient 5 minute life changing practice
Why your mental diet affects your spiritual health
How repetition creates new neuropathways
Referenced episodes:
Episode 17
Episode 2
Referenced scripture:
John 1:1
Philippians 4:8-9
2 Corinthians 3:4-6
Ephesians 2:10
Psalm 46:10
Free Bible App
Blue Letter Bible App
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday May 23, 2026
Saturday May 23, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
Are you a PA who: Is overwhelmed by all you have to juggle at work and at home? Perhaps you are navigating a stressful job situation that nags at you? Or maybe, on a more personal level, it seems your personal relationships feel more overwhelming than supportive? If so, you’re in the right place.
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
How to navigate life transitions with ease
Why your beliefs affect your peace
A mindset hack to transform chaos into peace
The neuroscience behind peace of mind
Links to episodes referenced:
Episode 2
Episode 16
Links to scripture referenced:
Psalm 27:8
Psalm 139
Malachi 2:1a
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
Are you a PA who: A deeper satisfaction is missing despite all you do? Perhaps you have switched jobs multiple times seeking the right one? Or maybe you’ve grown weary of traditional medicine and are seeking alternative healing strategies to help you and your patients.
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
Why burnout is the result of an identity crisis
How to identify the signs of identity crisis
3 simple steps to turn crisis into assurance of purpose
Powerful truths for emotional freedom
Links to referenced episodes:
Episode 2: Burnout begins with what you believe
Episode 9: When tragedy strikes, what is your anchor?
Links to referenced scripture:
Exodus 20:3-6
1 John 5:21
Psalm 138:8
Ephesians 2:10
Isaiah 43:4
Revelations 12:11
Galations 5:1
Romans 10:13
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday May 09, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
Are you a PA who struggles to rest when you are not at work? Perhaps you are determined to figure out every challenge you face, because as a PA we are trained problem solvers. Maybe you’re the PA who stays busy all the time because when you stop you experience unbearably painful emotions that you’d rather not feel.
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
The counterintuitive truth about rest
3 ways that subconsciously contribute to busyness
The One source of peace every PA needs
How humility transforms your ability to rest
Scripture referenced:
Hebrews 11:1
Isaiah 53:3
Romans 12:2
Ecclesiastes 3:12
John 14:6 NKJV
Revelations 21:4
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday May 02, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
Are you a PA who: Feels stuck with helping challenging patients? Are curious how resilience affects overall health of a patient? Do you want to learn simple tools to teach patients and improve their health?
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
Why resilience is an important and often overlooked component of health
The connection between physiological adaptation and resilience
Why stress management should be a vital sign
Simple and effective resilience tools for patients
Referenced Episodes:
Episode 10 - A New Approach to challenging patients - part 1
Episode 12 -A New approach to challenging patients - part 2
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear how you are implementing what you learned!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
Are you a PA who: Prides yourself on being self-sufficient? Do you find accepting help from others is hard for you? Have you noticed your self-sufficiency is isolating you from others?
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
The importance of recognizing a self-sufficient mindset
3 negative consequences of self-sufficiency
Why compassion is a game changer
A hope that will change your perspective
Referenced episodes:
Episode 11: Mentally burdened? Here's the #1 key to lifting it.
Referenced scripture:
Psalm 27:8
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system. This episode is the first of a 3 part series on how to gain mastery of challenging patient encounters while addressing the needs of the person before you.
Are you a PA who has struggled with challenging patient encounters? Have you wondered if there is a way to help these patients that feels rewarding? Do you want to learn simple strategy you can use without adding time to your day?
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
A new approach to patient care without adding time to your already busy schedule
How the polyvagal nerve theory informs patient presentation
The role of stress resilience, and the true source which is life changing
A simple actionable strategy to help patients overcome the stress response
Listen to episode 10 here.
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
Are you a PA who: Feels the weight of responsibility in a demanding system? Is experiencing mental burden and cynicism? Are at the end of your rope and wondering how to keep going without quitting?
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
The #1 key to lifting the clinical burdens you experience as a PA
How building a good foundation provides an anchor
How to achieve renewed strength and vitality
A simple practice to prevent burdens from building up
Referenced scriptures:
Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Matthew 11:28-30 “28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
Are you a PA who: rushes through challenging patient encounters? Experience a knee jerk response to turf all difficult patients to behavioral health? Or maybe you feel like a doormat when challenging patients come in? You belong here friend, and this episode is for you!
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:
How neuroscience simplifies understanding of challenging patient behavior
The amazing design of the human brain
3 distinct ways patients present
A rapid assessment tool for the patient in front of you
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.
As a PA have you: Experienced unexpected tragedy at work? Found yourself drowning in the storms of life? Or maybe you know another PA who has been through a sentinel event?
My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I dive deeper into the experience that led to this podcast. It includes:
An overview of the sentinel event I experienced in 2016
Why self-sufficiency will fail you every time
The anchor every PA needs to succeed
The transformative power of focusing on truth
May this episode bless you!
❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️
Kristen
Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com