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Are We All Burning Out? | When Law & Veterinary Medicine Mirror Each Other | Irreplaceable Truths
What happens when the pressure to be perfect collides with compassion fatigue and client expectations? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Carrie Fogliani Richards, Esq. — CEO, partner, author, and health law powerhouse — for a raw, insightful episode of Irreplaceable Truths that reveals the emotional parallels between veterinary and legal professions. From burnout and work-life imbalance to professional identity and mentorship, this episode delivers hard truths and honest strategies for surviving high-pressure careers.
What you’ll discover:
- Why new lawyers and veterinarians burn out so quickly
- The power of saying no — and firing clients
- What lawyers can teach veterinarians about mentorship and identity
- How working moms navigate demanding professional lives
- Emotional resilience and the mindset required to survive and thrive
Who will love this episode:
- Veterinarians & veterinary students
- Lawyers & law students
- Healthcare professionals in high-stress roles
- Professionals struggling with burnout and work-life balance
- Anyone building a purpose-driven career
Stay Connected:
- Like this video if you found value in this discussion!
- Drop your questions or share your thoughts in the comments.
- Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.
Resources Mentioned:
- Carrie Fogliani Richards, Esq. – Health law attorney, CEO, and author
- For inquiries: [email protected]
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios
Contact: [email protected]
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Why compare law and vet med?
01:07 Carrie’s journey: UChicago, LMU, and health law
03:01 Emotional demands of law vs. veterinary practice
06:17 Mentorship, psychological safety, and burnout
08:59 Why young professionals crash early
12:09 Professional identity, ego, and the law firm grind
16:01 Finding your “why” to avoid burnout
21:06 Mental health and substance use in law
25:16 Balancing CEO life, law, and motherhood
29:15 Joy, impact, and growth: Carrie’s daily compass
34:12 Dealing with toxic clients and red flags
39:12 Building a supportive culture in your practice
45:00 Final thoughts and how to get in touch
Ep. 35
#burnoutawareness #worklifebalance #professionalidentity
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By Gershon AlalufWhat happens when the pressure to be perfect collides with compassion fatigue and client expectations? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Carrie Fogliani Richards, Esq. — CEO, partner, author, and health law powerhouse — for a raw, insightful episode of Irreplaceable Truths that reveals the emotional parallels between veterinary and legal professions. From burnout and work-life imbalance to professional identity and mentorship, this episode delivers hard truths and honest strategies for surviving high-pressure careers.
What you’ll discover:
- Why new lawyers and veterinarians burn out so quickly
- The power of saying no — and firing clients
- What lawyers can teach veterinarians about mentorship and identity
- How working moms navigate demanding professional lives
- Emotional resilience and the mindset required to survive and thrive
Who will love this episode:
- Veterinarians & veterinary students
- Lawyers & law students
- Healthcare professionals in high-stress roles
- Professionals struggling with burnout and work-life balance
- Anyone building a purpose-driven career
Stay Connected:
- Like this video if you found value in this discussion!
- Drop your questions or share your thoughts in the comments.
- Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.
Resources Mentioned:
- Carrie Fogliani Richards, Esq. – Health law attorney, CEO, and author
- For inquiries: [email protected]
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios
Contact: [email protected]
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Why compare law and vet med?
01:07 Carrie’s journey: UChicago, LMU, and health law
03:01 Emotional demands of law vs. veterinary practice
06:17 Mentorship, psychological safety, and burnout
08:59 Why young professionals crash early
12:09 Professional identity, ego, and the law firm grind
16:01 Finding your “why” to avoid burnout
21:06 Mental health and substance use in law
25:16 Balancing CEO life, law, and motherhood
29:15 Joy, impact, and growth: Carrie’s daily compass
34:12 Dealing with toxic clients and red flags
39:12 Building a supportive culture in your practice
45:00 Final thoughts and how to get in touch
Ep. 35
#burnoutawareness #worklifebalance #professionalidentity