Welcome to Simply Paddy
A safe space for those transitioning, and those ready to move from survival mode to intentional living. You made it to the right place!
If you have ever felt like you are performing “success” while feeling hollow inside, you are in the right place.
My name is Patrick.
For years, I navigated the high-stakes world of clinical care and personal achievement, only to realize I was living reactively, responding to the demands of the world rather than the calls of my own soul.
By all practical definitions, I was a success. But I wanted more.
Simply Paddy was born from my lived journey of transformation.
Here, I share the lessons I’ve learned from burnout, midlife transitions, and life on the road.
A Little About Me
I have been a registered nurse for over 25 years.
Working in clinical practice, from post-open heart units and step-down to critical care, I have seen it all.
These years of human interaction taught me one universal truth: everyone wants to be seen, heard, and valued.
My own education started with challenges and hiccups.
I know what it’s like to be told you don’t have what it takes.
I refused to let those narratives become my reality.
I raised three children as a single father while earning my undergraduate degree.
I still remember the shock of walking across that stage in my regalia, realizing I was now an RN with a Bachelor’s degree.
I didn’t stop there.
I earned my Master’s in nursing and began teaching at a local community college while maintaining my nursing practice is ICU.
In 2013, I completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
In 2025, I became a Board Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) through the American Holistic Nurses Association and opened my coaching practice.
Working as a coach has been both inspiring and humbling. I get to see people where they are and help them achieve goals they never thought they could. Not because of me, but because of their clarity, inner power.
You see, people are not broken, and they do not need to be fixed.
People want to be seen and heard.
When was the last time you felt heard?
Why Does This Matter?
It matters because we live in a world today where life, health, and wellness are lost in translation. People want honesty, transparency, and most importantly, to connect with someone who understands what they are going through.
But here is the truth: coaching can be done by almost anyone. For most coaches, there are no requirements for formal education or certification.
I want you to know that my coaching is based on evidence and comes from a place of personal and professional experience.
What We Explore Here
This isn’t just a newsletter; it’s a toolkit for personal evolution. When you subscribe, you’ll receive weekly essays and reflections focused on:
Life Transitions: Navigating the “messy middle” when the old version of you no longer fits.
Intentional Wellness: Moving beyond surface-level self-care into deep emotional and personal alignment.
The Art of Slowing Down: Lessons from my life and storytelling that challenge the “hustle” narrative.
Self-Trust: Practical guidance on how to stop doubting your intuition and start leading your own life.
You also join a connected community of creators and people like you, wanting more out of their lives. I hope you take the time to visit our chat space and connect with others in this space.
Download the app to have ready and instant access to my notes. I write notes daily, from inspirational articles or books I have read, personal experiences, motivational, or from my coaching experience. In addition, my collaborations with other creators through LIVE video are in my notes.
At times, I am inspired to record a podcast with a special message. While this area is still developing, you are invited to be part of this growing and emerging community.
Who This Is For
You!
If you feel competent and functional, yet somehow misaligned.
If you are at a crossroads and are ready for something different.
If you are burned out and ready for a career shift.
If you are going through midlife and are ready for the next step.
Or, if you simply want to figure things out for a better future.
This space is for you.
Let’s Take the Next Step Together
Change can feel threatening when attempted alone. It feels possible when someone walks beside you. That is what a coach does.
My writing is a calling card. A map that identifies the challenge.
Coaching is the guide.
It helps you navigate the complexities of change toward an outcome that is truly transformative and yours!
If you are ready to explore a life you actually like, let’s talk.
Explore my philosophy: www.lifenursecoach.com
Book a Free Exploratory Call: Schedule Your Session Here
The best way to know if coaching is for you is to experience coaching.
You really have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Before You Leave
If you made it this far, something about my Substack speaks to you. Regardless of what the result is, thank you for visiting. Please drop me a DM and let’s connect.
With love and a caring spirit,
Paddy
Patrick LaRose, DNP, MSN/Ed., RN, NC-BC