Getting Glutened

Dr. Mark Massaro discusses his mental health journey, dealing with mental health issues in vet med, and creating a new career path for himself.

Today is part 1 of Dr. Mark Massaro’s shit to sunshine stories. He shares his struggles while studying abroad in South Africa and avoiding getting eaten by lions and hyenas.

“You have to talk about your mental health…or it will win.” Elise, Colleen’s childhood bestie, discusses her battle with antepartum depression and how mothers can love their babies without loving pregnancy. She has wisdom to share that will benefit everyone, no matter if they will become a mother some day or not. Trigger warning: depression, anxiety, anorexia, emetophobia, and suicide are discussed in this episode.

Cousin Savannah describes her surprise C section and how Felix (who you’ll hear from) entered the world

Today we get TWO shit-to-sunshine stories from Dr. Mark Massaro, DVM. He shares his struggles while studying abroad in South Africa and avoiding getting eaten by lions and hyenas. Then he shares his new innovative career path and how it saved his mental health. You don’t wanna miss this one!

Great friend Meagan joins the pod to discuss her career evolution and the importance of being true to yourself for your mental health. In honor of mental health awareness month, get a free week of counseling with Better Help at this link: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/17c875fc10053fb0-1-11

One of Colleen’s closest college friends Chelsy discusses her dream divergence from medical school to nonprofit work

Dr. Yen Du describes leaving a job with a toxic work environment for one that fosters her mental health

What do you do when you find out that your temporary living sitch with your SO has now become permanent...indefinitely...during a pandemic?? Listen to find out!