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Addressing Negativity In The Veterinary Workplace: 7 Reasons It Happens and What To Do About It
Ep. 75 | Breaking Out of the Black and White Box and Embracing the Color In Vet Med with Dr. Eve Harrison
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In this episode, Dr. Eve Harrison joins the discussion to explore critical issues in veterinary medicine, particularly the black-and-white mindset and hierarchical thinking that contribute to anxiety, depression, and burnout in the profession. Dr. Eve shares her powerful Instagram post that sparked the conversation and discusses how opening a mobile veterinary practice allowed her to…
Ep. 74 | Overcoming Adversity: Wisdom from the Wild with Guest Doctor Guss
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In this episode of 'Life Boost with Amelia' podcast, Dr. Amelia hosts Doctor Guss, a wildlife veterinarian from Mexico. They explore the intersection of personal development and animal behavior, highlighting how animals can serve as a source of strength during challenging times. Dr. Guss shares his inspiring journey through personal adversity, including his harrowing experience of wrongful imprisonment, and how he re…
How to Stay Grounded and Connected During Election Season: Embracing Compassion, Curiosity, and Connection
Ep. 73 | From Survival to Thriving: How A Fear-Free Approach (For Humans) Will Transform The Veterinary Profession And Your Own Life
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Disclaimer: This episode touches on sensitive topics like mental health and suicide. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional or contact a local helpline (988).
Chapters:
01:06 Addressing a…
Vet Med: Communication Tips To Build Trust and Strengthen Relationships With Clients
You know how some pet owners trust their breeder/groomer/friend/Google more than you (the vet)?
I’ll be honest, this used to really bother me (like rant and vent to my husband kind of bother 😆).
I couldn’t understand why owners turned to their breeder, groomer, or Google over me when I had sacrificed so much time, energy, and money to be able to help their pet.
It was frustrating not just because it didn’t make sense to me, but also because their trust in those sources made me scared. I care …
How To Know What Healthy Food Is Right For You
Are egg yolks packed with goodness or a no-go?
Is fruit super nourishing or too much sugar?
Are beans anti-nutrient or the best thing ever?
What's the deal with coconut oil?
The reality is that there's an overwhelming number of confusing, misguided, and contradictory health recommendations out there.
There's a much simpler way: embrace your inner researcher and to start paying attention to how your food is making you feel.
You can read all the studies and health advice that you want, bu…
A Broccoli Magic Trick: Using Mustard Seed Powder For Maximum Sulfurophane Super Powers
Fun fact: Adding one little ingredient to your broccoli majorly increases the super powers you'll get!
Two things near and dear to my heart: veggies and science. Today we're combining those. ❤️
I have big plans of being the 100 year old lady who is still having dance parties, going for hikes, and carrying all my groceries without help, which means I need to be setting myself up for success and being kind to my body now instead of the "no pain no gain", "I'm way to busy to slow down even though…
4 Reasons Why I Shouldn't Have Reached Burnout As A Veterinarian
I was in denial for a long time before I realized I was burned out, I think mostly because I believed I was doing everything “right”.
Here are 4 Reasons Why I Shouldn’t Have Reached Burnout:
1. I took a year off in-between undergrad and vet school to make sure I still wanted to be a veterinarian.
I knew vet school was going to be hard and expensive and since I had wanted to be a vet since I was 6, I wanted to make sure it was what I actually wanted and not just the career path I had alwa…
Break The Norm, Be A Unicorn: Creating Positive Change in Vet Med and Our World
Since writing this blog post, I've made a couple of changes to the UNICORN acronym. For the most up to date version, check out this podcast episode.
If you’re not cool with the current state of vet med or our world, hi and same. 💗
That’s why I’m all about breaking the norm and being “a unicorn”.
What's a "unicorn"?
A unicorn is someone (or something - like a vet hospital) that’s breaking the norm and leading by example to be the positive change we need in this world.
The norm is to be unha…