Code Calm With Melanie Gray Ph.D, RN

About Code Calm With Melanie Gray Ph.D, RN

(https://burnoutisachoice.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/burnout-recovery-nervous-system-regulation) Are you running on empty — giving everything to others while quietly neglecting yourself? Welcome to Code Calm, the podcast where Dr. Melanie Gray, Ph.D, RN, helps you break free from chronic stress, burnout, and the mental health challenges that come with showing up for others every single day. Each week, Dr. Gray sits down with thought leaders, wellness experts, physicians, informal leaders, and everyday people who have powerful stories and science-backed solutions to share. Together, they tackle the real conversations around stress, boundaries, mental resilience, and whole-body healing — no matter what field you work in. Whether you're a nurse on the front lines, a leader carrying the weight of your team, or simply someone who is tired of being tired — Code Calm meets you exactly where you are. From the epidemic of scrollamitis and social media stress, to lifestyle medicine, trauma, sleep, and reclaiming your joy — this is your weekly prescription for a calmer, healthier, more vibrant life. You show up for everyone else. It's time someone showed up for you. Subscribe, follow, and join the Code Calm community. New episodes every week. Free Nervous System Regulation Guide (https://burnoutisachoice.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/burnout-recovery-nervous-system-regulation)

Publisher

Melanie Gray Ph.D, RN

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Dec 2025

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Seeing People as People: How Service & Strategy Drive Sales ft. Nicky Billou

   What if the key to growing your business and reducing stress isn’t better tactics, but seeing people as people? In this episode of Code Calm, Dr. Melanie Gray sits down with Nicky Billou (author, entrepreneur, and founder of eCircle Academy) to explore how genuine human connection, service, and smart habits can help you overcome overwhelm. From escaping tyranny in Iran to mentoring top entrepreneurs, Nicky shares practical insights on reducing digital distractions, pivoting your career with confidence, and building a business rooted in impact. Leadership is demanding. Calm is a strategy. Code Calm is the podcast for nurses, healthcare leaders, and high-performing professionals who are burned out from giving everything to everyone else. Hosted by Dr. Melanie Gray, PhD, RN — trauma-informed care and organizational wellness expert — Code Calm features candid ~20-minute conversations about leadership stress, burnout, psychological safety, and workplace culture. Each guest answers one question: What is your Code for Calm? New episodes every week. Subscribe and discover practical strategies for Leading Well. Living Whole. 🎁 Free Nervous System Regulation Guide: https://melanie-gray-solutions.kit.com/  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-calm-with-melanie-gray-phd-rn/id1722881180 💡 Connect with our guest! Follow Nicky Billou and book a strategy call to take your business to the next level: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickybillou/?isSelfProfile=false 🔗 Book an Appointment: https://www.ecircleacademy.com/appointment 🔔 Stay Connected With Us: 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codecalmpodcastwithmelaniegray 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556094073385 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@confidencern ✅ Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome and introduction to the episode 00:46 — Introducing Nicky Billou and his entrepreneurial work 01:20 — Nicky begins his story 01:54 — Growing up during the Iranian Revolution 02:26 — Leaving Iran for Greece and Canada 02:56 — Finding freedom and a new beginning 03:28 — How early stress shaped his path 04:06 — Lessons from Nicky’s father about helping people 05:10 — Why business is about people, not numbers 05:43 — Building businesses through belief in people 06:24 — Trauma-informed leadership and lifting others up 06:56 — Nicky’s “code for calm” 07:26 — Daily habits: exercise, nutrition, reading, and service 07:57 — Sales as a solution for business stress 08:31 — The importance of direct conversations and asking for business 09:04 — A client success story 09:38 — Advice for overwhelmed leaders and employees 10:09 — Reducing phone use to improve focus 10:40 — A digital-free routine for lowering stress 11:11 — Why the phone boundary applies to everyone 11:43 — A one-hour phone-free challenge 12:17 — Transitioning from a job into entrepreneurship 12:50 — Nicky’s blueprint for making a career pivot 13:23 — Commitment, coaching, and resourcefulness 13:54 — Where listeners can connect with Nicky 14:24 — Complimentary coaching call invitation 15:07 — Melanie reflects on career change and entrepreneurship 15:38 — Nicky’s final story about helping a client rebuild her life 16:10 — The client’s income turnaround 16:42 — A visit with the client and her son 17:14 — The client shares her experience publicly 17:45 — The emotional impact of the story 18:25 — Her son calls Nicky “the man who saved our family” 18:57 — The client explains her family’s financial struggle 19:28 — How the support helped save her home and family 19:59 — The lesson: sales can create stability 20:35 — Closing the story and its impact 21:06 — Final thanks and episode sign-off #CodeCalm #DrMelanieGray #NickyBillou #Entrepreneurship #MindsetShift #DigitalWellness #BusinessGrowth #StressManagement #Leadership #SalesStrategy

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Stop Comparing Your Pain: PTSD, Recovery, and Honest Leadership ft. Omar Ritter

   In this episode of Code Calm, Dr. Melanie Gray sits down with Omar Ritter to discuss the realities of PTSD, corporate leadership, and mental health recovery. Together, they explore why pain should never be measured on a comparative scale, how honest leadership builds operational trust, and why asking for help is an act of strength that can transform your life and career. Leadership is demanding. Calm is a strategy. Code Calm is the podcast for nurses, healthcare leaders, and high-performing professionals who are burned out from giving everything to everyone else. Hosted by Dr. Melanie Gray, PhD, RN — trauma-informed care and organizational wellness expert — Code Calm features candid ~20-minute conversations about leadership stress, burnout, psychological safety, and workplace culture. Each guest answers one question: What is your Code for Calm? New episodes every week. Subscribe and discover practical strategies for Leading Well. Living Whole. 🎁 Free Nervous System Regulation Guide: https://melanie-gray-solutions.kit.com/🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-calm-with-melanie-gray-phd-rn/id1722881180 💡 Connect with our guest!Follow Omar Ritter on LinkedIn and check out his website to stay updated with his latest work: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-ritter-cpa-sphr/?isSelfProfile=false🔗 Website: https://www.omarritter.com/ 🔔 Stay Connected With Us:👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codecalmpodcastwithmelaniegray👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556094073385👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@confidencern ✅ Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to Code Calm + Omar Ritter introduction 01:14 Why everyday life can feel like a battlefield 02:05 Gratitude and refusing to compare pain 03:10 Trauma-informed leadership and empathy 03:42 The difference between a manager and a leader 05:21 Honest leadership: lessons from Iraq and corporate life 07:05 Omar’s PTSD journey and the turning point 09:19 Asking for help and using available mental-health support11:07 Why sharing your story makes stronger leaders 12:11 Your pain is valid—even if it looks different 13:18 Childhood experiences, teasing, and lasting impact 15:25 Moving beyond the past and becoming who you want to be 16:29 Omar’s Code for Calm: gratitude, hope, and reaching out for help #MentalHealthMatters #LeadershipWithEmpathy #CodeCalm #WestPointToWallStreet #WellnessAtWork #DrMelanieGray #OmarRitter #PTSDAwareness #PsychologicalSafety #BurnoutRecovery

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   How Your Communication Style Creates Workplace Stress | Code Calm Brief

   Have we forgotten how to behave at work? In this Code Calm Brief, Dr. Melanie Gray dives into modern workplace decorum, exploring how speed, AI, and digital distance may be making our professional interactions less human. Unspoken expectations, unaddressed stress, and dismissive communication can quietly undermine psychological safety and workplace culture without leaders even realizing it. Leadership is demanding. Calm is a strategy. Welcome to Code Calm Briefs — concise, powerful insights from Dr. Melanie Gray, PhD, RN, designed for healthcare leaders, executives, and high-performing professionals. In these solo sessions, Dr. Melanie shares practical, trauma-informed strategies to help you navigate leadership stress, improve team communication, and foster psychological safety. Regulate first. Lead second. New episodes every week. Subscribe and discover practical strategies for Leading Well. Living Whole. 🎁 Free Nervous System Regulation Guide: https://melanie-gray-solutions.kit.com/🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-calm-with-melanie-gray-phd-rn/id1722881180 🔔 Stay Connected With Us: 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codecalmpodcastwithmelaniegray 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556094073385 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@confidencern ✅ Timestamps: 0:00 — Have we forgotten how to behave at work? 0:31 — Technology makes communication faster—but not necessarily more human. 1:06 — Traditional professionalism often demanded conformity. 1:48 — The personal cost of suppressing culture, identity, and emotion at work. 2:30 — Authenticity still needs accountability and respect. 3:40 — Unspoken expectations create stress and misunderstanding. 4:15 — Why trauma-informed communication matters for leaders. 5:31 — Stress undermines listening, problem-solving, and collaboration. 6:06 — Workplace misconduct and the role of leadership in culture. 7:13 — AI-generated communication still needs to feel sincere and human. 7:44 — Dignity, belonging, and clear communication are core workplace needs. 8:17 — Practical questions to ask before communicating. 9:18 — Connection, repair, and respectful disagreement. 9:50 — Reflective questions for leaders about clarity, power, and belonging. 10:59 — Closing message: regulate first, lead second, and treat people with dignity. #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipCommunication #PsychologicalSafety #CodeCalmBrief #ModernLeadership #TraumaInformedLeadership #HealthcareLeaders

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