“You’d think that biologists, of all people, would have words for life. But in scientific language our terminology is used to define the boundaries of our knowing. What lies beyond our grasp remains unnamed.”
— Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer

I’m currently reading Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, and that passage really spoke to me, because I’ve experienced it.

It’s an especially meaningful message to reflect on for Indigenous P…

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Intro:

Welcome to the Life Boost with Amelia podcast where we're changing the narrative around what true health and success look like. They should give you energy, not drain it.

I'm your host, Dr. Amelia — multi-passionate integrative health and life coach, entrepreneur, and recovered burnout veterinarian.

Together, we'll explore the science behind how your brain and body work, including the unconscious mind, while also connecting with what your heart needs in order to stand …

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Hi friend. I am going on my morning walk, so going to share more of my concussion recovery journey.

If you don't know the full freak accident story, check out the first of these Concussion Chronicle episodes. I am going to be reading some of the posts that I shared on social media during this time. I found I couldn't look at screens at all, and it was even hard to be having conversations, like thinking about things was hard.

But I did discover that if I simply wrote my t…

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, I'm sharing a perspective on depression that could shift the way we view it—both personally and as a society.

My Story

One of the darkest periods of my life was a summer in college. From the outside, very few people knew I was struggling (even now).

It felt like someone else had taken over my body. Even on perfect Maine summer days when the sun was shining and everyone else seemed carefree, I felt like I was living in another world. Everything was heavy, …

In this podcast episode of 'Life Boost with Amelia,' host Dr. Amelia, an integrative health and life coach, shares her personal journey of recovering from a concussion and how she coped with over five weeks of physical inactivity. Despite being someone who loves staying active, Amelia discusses the unique challenges she faced and the surprising results of this forced break. Discover how she navigated the emotional and physical aspects of her recovery, the strategies she used to minimize stre…

In this episode of the Life Boost with Amelia podcast, Dr. Amelia Knight Pinkston and Dr. Sonja Olson have a candid conversation about the current challenges in veterinary medicine, tailored for veterinary professionals and pet parents who are curious about the factors contributing to these issues. 

They explore topics such as burnout, rising costs, decreased trust among pet owners, and lack of diversity, discussing steps that can be taken individually and as a profession to address them. D…

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A concussion turned my world upside down, forcing me to pause like never before. In this raw story, I share how it knocked me into alignment and reminded me of the power of connection.

A Freak Accident

Hi friend. Six weeks ago, something happened to me that has changed things, shifted my perspective and, and I've been wanting to talk to you about it for a really long time. I actually have two minutes of a podcast recording from weeks ago when I tri…

Dear veterinary students and new grads,

In light of a recent article directed towards you by a well-respected leader in veterinary medicine that may have felt disheartening or discouraging, this is what I want you to know as a recovered burned out veterinarian. 

The way we're taught to achieve health and success doesn’t work…

IF you want it to be sustainable and to feel good.

That’s why our profession struggles with burnout. 

It’s not because of individual flaws or weaknesses.
It’s because …

Quick note: The message in this episode is not intended for those who are currently facing direct threats to their safety, rights, or well-being—for example, individuals fearing deportation, navigating systemic discrimination, or experiencing the impacts of harmful policy changes firsthand.

This message is for those of us who are feeling the weight of the world—angry, heartbroken, overwhelmed by the injustice we see—but who also hold some level of privilege, safety, or stability. If you'r…

 Burnout gets talked about a lot in vet med. But if we really want this profession to be truly sustainable, we need to get clear on what actually prevents it.

And here’s the thing:
It’s not complicated.
It’s just not the norm... yet.

As a veterinarian, I thought I was being proactive in preventing burnout. 

I knew that the profession struggled with a high burnout and suicide rate, so I prioritized healthy habits and even listened to stress management and positive-mindset books and podcasts on m…