The Hygge Nurse

Welcome to The Hygge Nurse , your cozy corner for wellness, comfort, and mindful living. Hosted by Dr. Rachel Zimmer, a nurse researcher and health expert, each episode guides you through the art of infusing your life with warmth and wellness. From sustainable home transformations to mindful consumption, emotional well-being, and building genuine connections, our episodes are filled with practical tips to help you design a balanced, fulfilling life. Join us for heartwarming conversations and actionable insights that inspire you to create spaces that truly nurture your body, mind, and soul.

The Hygge Nurse is a health podcast hosted by Rachel Zimmer, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rachel Zimmer hosts The Hygge Nurse, a health show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Healing at Home: Practical Wellness Tips for Cold & Flu Season

  Mar 4, 202514 minS3

  <p> When sickness hits your home, it can feel like a never-ending cycle of coughs, sniffles, and exhaustion. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Zimmer, a nurse researcher and food-as-medicine expert, shares practical, research-backed strategies to help you and your family recover faster. From healing foods to simple home adjustments and stress-reducing techniques, these tips go beyond “drink water and rest” to support your body’s ability to heal.</p><p>In This Episode, We Cover: 🍵 Food as Medicine – What to eat (and avoid) to speed up recovery 🏡 Home Hacks – Small changes that help prevent illness from spreading 🧘‍♀️ Stress & Immunity – How chronic stress slows healin...

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  Episode #6

  Why Women Struggle with Rest & How to Reclaim It

  Feb 21, 202527 minS3

  <p>Are you always on—even when you’re supposed to be resting? Do you wake up at 3 AM with a to-do list running through your head? If so, this episode is for you.</p><p>In today’s conversation, Dr. Rachel Zimmer, nurse practitioner and food-as-medicine researcher, dives deep into the science of true restorative rest—beyond just sleep. Chronic stress, especially for women, is at an all-time high, impacting our health in ways we may not even realize. In this episode, Rachel explores:</p><p>✅ Why rest is an active state of repair for your body and mind ✅ The latest r...

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  Episode #5

  Breaking the Doomscrolling Cycle: How to Stay Informed Without Anxiety

  Feb 12, 202518 minS3

  <p>Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in an endless loop of checking the news? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Hygge Nurse, Dr. Rachel Zimmer shares why our brains are wired to fixate on negative news, how the constant stream of updates impacts our nervous system, and—most importantly—how to break free from the stress cycle while still staying informed.</p><p>With science-backed strategies and simple mindfulness techniques, Rachel walks us through ways to calm our bodies, set intentional news consumption habits, and take meaningful action instead of spiraling into helplessness. If the weight of the wo...

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  Episode #4

  More Than a Meal: The Power of Nutrition in Disease Prevention and Equity

  Jan 30, 202518 minS3

  <p>Dr. Rachel Zimmer opens up the deep connections between food access, health, and policy in this heartfelt episode of The Hygge Nurse Podcast. She shares personal experiences that have shaped her passion for food as medicine and discusses the real-life impact of programs like SNAP, WIC, Meals on Wheels, and produce prescription initiatives. With policy changes threatening the accessibility of these vital resources, Rachel highlights the human cost of food insecurity and the importance of community-driven solutions.</p><p>Key Takeaways: ✔️ Food is medicine – Nutrition isn't just about eating; it's a fundamental pillar of health and disease prevention. ✔️ Social determinan...

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  Episode #3

  The Secret to Sticking to Your Habits (It’s Not Willpower!)

  Jan 22, 202533 minS3

  <p>In this episode of The Hygge Nurse, Dr. Rachel Zimmer dives deep into the psychology of habits—why we repeat the ones we don’t want and why willpower alone isn’t enough to break them. Whether it's pouring a glass of wine at night, endlessly scrolling on your phone, or stress eating, your brain isn’t addicted to the habit itself—it’s addicted to the relief it brings.</p><p>Rachel walks through the habit loop—cue, craving, response, reward—and shares science-backed strategies to break unhelpful habits by replacing them with ones that serve you better. She explores: ✔️...

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