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Vet Med: 7 Communication Tips To Build Trust and Decrease Frustration With Clients
A nervous system–informed approach to reducing conflict, rebuilding trust, and supporting the well-being of pets, pet owners, and the veterinary team.
When clients feel stressed, misunderstood, or judged, trust breaks down — even when your medical recommendations are solid. These 7 communication strategies help rebuild trust by addressing what’s really driving client behavior — including why some pet owners turn to breeders, groomers, or Google before their vet.
You know how some pet owner…
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
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m trying so hard to do everything right… why do I still feel like this?” — this one’s for you.
Going into vet med, I knew we struggled with burnout...I just didn't think it was going to apply to me.
I thought I was going to be proactive preventing it.
And yet it still happened to me. That's why I was in denial for a long time before I realized I was burned out. I thought I was doing everything "right".
Here are 4 Reasons Why I Thought I Was Being Proactive Abo…
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…
Ep. 72 | Burnout Recovery for Veterinarians: 6 Essential Questions to Get Your Energy and Life Back
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Transcript:
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 …
4 Steps To Beat Burnout In Veterinary Medicine
As a recovered burnt out veterinarian, certified integrative health + life coach, and unicorn vet hospital consultant, I know what it takes to fall back in love with the vet med and to follow your heart + try something new - even when that feels scary. My unique training, holistic approach, and experience working in general practice, urgent care, and relief in a variety of settings has allowed me to see solutions for a profession I once wanted to escape from. If you're feeling stuck, I get it an…
4 Tips That Helped Me To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever experience imposter syndrome?
For years as a veterinarian and then again as a coach and entrepreneur I experienced imposter syndrome. When I looked around, I felt like everyone around me was so much smarter and talented than I was.
And you know what? That was total BS. I was actually very qualified and doing a good job.
I had worked hard to get where I was and I belonged there.
The only part of me that didn’t belong there: the negative thoughts and self-doubt that were weighin…
Monday Morning Pep Talk Because You've Got This
Here's a little pep talk for the start of your week, because you've got this!
How’s your brain filter today?
Do you have your “ugh it’s Monday and I hate everything” brain filter or “it’s the start of a new week and there are unexpected positive moments waiting for me” kind of brain filter?
Your brain will show you proof that supports your thoughts. What do you want to be noticing this week?
If you’re feeling anxious, that’s because your brain is probably replaying one hypothetical worst-c…
Why Self Care and Rest Aren't Happening Even Though You Know You Should
Most self-care and "prioritize rest" messages are missing this super important detail:
If you're a high achiever who has always been praised for your productivity or you're the one who always takes care of everyone, rest and self care aren't going to feel good. They will feel "bad" and unsafe.
In order to truly start prioritizing rest, we need to talk about the discomfort that is part of the process of starting to put yourself first instead of expecting it to feel amazing.
During my lunch br…