Burnout-Free Me

At one point or another in your veterinary career, you’ve probably questioned whether your employer should be allowed to contact you about work on your day off. This communication could be from a practice owner, hospital manager, medical director, hospital administration, a regional leader in a corporate structure, a colleague, or another team member, such as a receptionist or your RVT.

This simple act of receiving work communication outside of work can be a significant drain on the quality of life for many veterinarians and veterinary professionals, which can create a high level of stress and anxiety. 😵‍💫

In this episode of The Daring DVM Podcast, we explore why this happens!

I will also teach you one of my favorite tools, "The Operations Manual." It is a powerful tool for changing your feelings about any professional or interpersonal relationship. 📖✌️

Understanding the manual will help you find the root cause of your stress related to any interpersonal conflict. With this knowledge, you will be equipped to handle anything that comes your way. Even that pesky “Call me” text from your boss. 📞😩

What You'll Learn From this Episode:

• Why receiving work communication during your personal time can feel stressful.

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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by work that you couldn't imagine adding anything else to your plate?

I know the feeling.

It's easy to think that volunteering, especially when you're already feeling burnt out, is just one more thing to add to your to-do list.

But here's the thing: volunteering can actually help you combat burnout.

When we give our time and energy to something we care about, we often find a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment.

This week on the Daring DVM Podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Tyler Primavera, who shares his experience of volunteer work, as well as the different ways he creates value in his veterinary life, and in service of others.

Connect with Dr. Primavera

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In the United States, it’s pretty common for veterinarians to be aware of the legal ramifications of their actions. And while we all know there is a line between what is considered malpractice and what is not, many of us still struggle with the fear of potential legal recourse, and this can affect how we show up for our patients, clients, and for ourselves.

In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on how to recognize and overcome the fears we have so that we can be the best version of ourselves at work. In order for us to advocate truthfully for our patients and to practice medicine to the best of our ability, we need to take care of ourselves and confront our anxieties around “if things go wrong”.

We’ll explore the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary fears, and you’ll learn how to overcome each one, so that you can stay mentally, emotionally and physically healthy, no matter what you’re faced with. 

In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The different types of fears

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Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞

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The holiday season of joy and gratitude is coming up fast! And along with it, increased stress and mental breakdowns. 😅😳 Between all the family drama, crazy schedules, work stress, and personal problems, it can feel overwhelming and sometimes, awful.

If you're secretly worried about this time of year, don't worry, my friend, I've got you.

This week on the Daring DVM Podcast, we’re talking about how to survive family time during the stressful holiday season. Join me on this episode as I share a powerful strategy to help you prepare for family gatherings, skip the drama, and actually enjoy your time. 🤯

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• Why you need to have reasonable expectations and what that means

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Let's connect!

Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞

Follow me on social media for free insights, tips and tools to help you overcome your overwhelm, quieten your anxiety and live a less stressed life!

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As veterinary professionals, we’re no strangers to feeling overwhelmed by our workload and doing our best to balance it with our social, family, and personal responsibilities.

Throughout my veterinary career, I regularly experienced overwhelm. It wasn’t until I figured out what was causing it, that I finally learned to manage this state of anxiety and regain control of my life.

In this episode, I share my process for managing overwhelm, calming yourself down quickly, and setting yourself up for success.

What You’ll Learn From this Episode:

• What really causes overwhelm.

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Oct 19th 10am PT | 1pm ET

Let's connect!

Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞

Follow me on social media for free insights, tips and tools to help you overcome your overwhelm, quieten your anxiety and live a less stressed life!

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Do you take on other people’s tasks at work because you know you can do it faster? Do you try to make other people feel comfortable at your own expense? Are you the one who is always in control of your family’s calendar?

If you answered yes to these three questions, you might be an overfunctioner. 🤨

In this episode of the Daring DVM Podcast, we are looking at how your own behavior patterns could be harming your mental health and your relationships - at home and at work.

In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Signs of overfunctioning

If you think you might be overfunctioning and you want help figuring out your next steps, let's chat!

Psychology Today - Overfunctioning

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Oct 19th 10am PT | 1pm ET

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Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞

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In this episode of the Daring DVM Podcast, we're diving into the importance of setting your own agenda and defining success on your own terms.

Too often, we find ourselves chasing goals offered to us by others, and following a suggested career path that may not always serve us best. We continue to work hard, believing that what we are doing will get us to where we want to go, but because we aren't the ones setting our own definitions for success, we end up feeling dissatisfied, exhausted and even burnt out.

And what's worse is that we think the only way for us to feel better is to quit the profession completely! Even though there are so many good reasons we chose vet med in the first place. 💔

In this episode we're talking about

• Expectations for new graduates

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Oct 19th 10am PT | 1pm ET

Let's connect!

Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞

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Effective communication is essential for building strong relationships, both personally and professionally.

By understanding the different types of conversations and how to approach them appropriately, you can improve your interactions with colleagues, clients, friends, and family, leading to greater satisfaction and fulfillment in your life.

In this episode of Daring DVM, we explore the nuances of effective communication. Discover the four essential types of conversations: hearing, helping, handling and holding space. Learn how to identify the right approach for each situation and navigate potential pitfalls to ensure genuine connection and understanding.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The importance of clarity in expressing your communication needs.

Let's connect!

Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞

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Join me in my conversation with Dr. Addie Reinhard, Founder & CEO of MentorVet, on this special guest episode of Daring DVM as we delve into the transformative power of mentorship in combating veterinary burnout.

Discover how mentorship and coaching can provide invaluable support, helping you navigate the challenges of your veterinary career and prioritize your mental health and wellbeing.

In this episode we also discuss

• Our personal experiences with burnout.

This episode is for anyone struggling with burnout. You are not alone.

Connect with Dr. Addie Reinhard:

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Links and resources in this episode:

• MentorVet

Let's connect!

Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞

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Last week I discussed the topic of functional freeze, how this plays out in your life, and how it can trick you into believing you are burned out. 

This is important to know because

• if you are tired of going through the motions, 

then you need to have the correct tools and strategies to do so!

And recovering from functional freeze requires a different approach than recovering from burnout.

So this week I’m discussing how to get out of functional freeze, and back into your life!

Also, don’t forget to email me ([email protected]) for a free resource to help you overcome functional freeze and get you on your way to thriving again. 💖

Let's connect!

Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞

Follow me on social media for free insights, tips and tools to help you overcome your overwhelm, quieten your anxiety and live a less stressed life!

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