Meet Dee Murphy

Veteran. Nurse. Leader. Guide.

The Day I Decided Enough Was Enough

I am a veteran and a nurse. When I left the military, I, too,
faced some challenges. I could not get a job as a nurse due
to my military experience, so I sought work at a psychiatric
VA Medical Center to bridge the gap between military and
civilian life.

Re-entry into CIVILANT wasn’t my only challenge
– divorce, losing my business, losing my job, receiving a
cancer diagnosis, experiencing multiple injuries with pain,
struggling to lose weight, and battling unrelenting fatigue.

One day, I decided I had had enough. I opened my heart
and changed my mind, found some partners to work with,
and followed the daily practices I now teach others.

What changed my life was not a single breakthrough.

It was the decision to change my mind and follow daily practices.

That is what I teach now.

What 50 Years in Nursing Taught Me

Working in psychiatric care, hospital leadership, and veteran systems taught me three things:

Crisis reveals character.
Systems shape behavior.
Healing requires both structure and compassion.

I learned how people respond under pressure.
I learned how institutions succeed and fail.
I learned that resilience is adaptability, not toughness.

How I Work With Women in Transition

I do not rush people.
I do not offer false promises.
I do not push anyone to “power through.”

Instead, I help you:

Slow down enough to see clearly
Separate identity from role
Regulate your nervous system
Build practical daily practices

My background in healthcare leadership means I look at the full system — not just the symptom.

Beyond the Credentials

You already know I am a veteran and a nurse.

I am also:

• A woman who rebuilt after loss
• A lifelong learner
• Someone who values quiet reflection
• A believer in daily rituals
• A realist who still believes in possibility

Transformation, for me, is not dramatic. It is disciplined and compassionate.