In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the habit of responding with "I'm fine" and the consequences of not considering how we really feel emotionally. 

She explains that many people in the veterinary field use busyness as a way to avoid confronting their emotions, which can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. 

Dr. Wise encourages listeners to honestly evaluate their emotional state and question if settling for being "fine" is truly satisfying. By focusing on emotional wellbeing and making deliberate choices, she explains that individuals can create a more fulfilling future. 

The episode also emphasizes the transformative power of self-awareness in shaping a positive life experience. 

Some key takeaways from the context are:

1. Responding with "I'm fine" without acknowledging our emotional state can be detrimental to our wellbeing.

2. Many individuals in the veterinary field use busyness as a shield to avoid confronting their emotions, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction.

3. By focusing on emotional wellbeing and making deliberate choices, we can create a more fulfilling future.

4. External circumstances can not create our emotional wellbeing; self-awareness plays a transformative role in shaping a positive life experience.

Resources: 

⭐VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise shares an update on the Bluebirds that nest on her deck each year including unexpected events, heartbreak and a reminder we can all lean on when things don't turn out exactly the way we planned.

Resources: 

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the negative effects of harboring resentment in our lives. She highlights five signs of nurturing resentment, and explains that resentment originates from the belief that external factors dictate our emotions and life experiences, leading to a victim mindset. 

Dr. Wise shares that overcoming resentment involves acknowledging its presence, challenging its grip, and seeking closure without relying on external validation. 

Releasing resentment empowers individuals to move forward without being defined by past grievances, allowing us to reclaim their personal power and find opportunities for self-improvement and fulfillment.

The key takeaways from the context are:

1. Holding resentment has a negative impact on our lives.

2. There are five signs of nurturing resentment: making sarcastic remarks, believing others have it easier, feeling constrained by past circumstances, struggling to maintain friendly relationships, and engaging in self-criticism.

3. Resentment comes from the belief that external factors limit our life experiences.

4. Resentment acts as a barrier to personal development and limits our potential for growth.

5. To overcome resentment, individuals must acknowledge its presence, challenge its grip on their lives, and seek closure without relying on external validation.

6. Releasing resentment does not excuse past wrongs but empowers individuals to move forward without being defined by past grievances.

7. By letting go of resentment and adopting a neutral stance towards past events, individuals can reclaim their personal power and open themselves up to opportunities for self-improvement and fulfillment.

Resources: 

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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In this episode Dr. Cari Wise takes shares how Joyful DVM supports veterinary professionals today and provides encouragement for anyone currently struggling in their lives or veterinary careers.

Takeaways Include:

- The Joyful DVM podcast is dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals across various roles in the field of veterinary medicine.

- It covers a wide range of topics relevant to both personal and professional life, providing encouragement and valuable insights.

- The organization aims to assist anyone involved in veterinary medicine, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, support staff, and individuals in non-clinical roles.

- Joyful DVM offers resources such as a free podcast, workshops, the Vet Med Joy Club, Vet Life Academy program, and one-on-one coaching.

- The Vet Med Joy Club delivers inspirational messages and audio content to help individuals shift their perspectives and enhance their emotional well-being.

- The Vet Life Academy program provides courses, live sessions, masterclasses, and group support calls to empower members and offer ongoing support.

- Personalized one-on-one coaching sessions are available for tailored support and guidance.

- The primary objective of Joyful DVM is to help veterinary professionals not just survive, but thrive in their careers and lives.

- The organization emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and maintaining a positive mindset.

- It encourages individuals to take charge of their wellbeing, pursue their aspirations, and have faith in their abilities.

- Joyful DVM aims to empower veterinary professionals to cultivate fulfilling and balanced lives within the veterinary medicine field.

Resources: 

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise emphasizes the importance of envisioning the life one desires and encourages listeners to consider all aspects of life such as time, energy, relationships, and health. 

Dr. Wise urges her audience to break free from the status quo and avoid unfulfilling routines. 

She encourages listeners to identify their true desires and let go of anything hindering their progress, while stressing the significance of creating a vision for the future without worrying about the "how" of achieving it. 

Dr. Wise shares that by focusing on positive energy and daydreaming about a brighter future, individuals can elevate their emotional state and manifest better experiences for themselves in the present.

She challenges the idea that daydreaming is unproductive, asserting that it can lead to a more fulfilling life. Wise encourages listeners to explore their desires, make necessary changes, and release what no longer serves them to make room for new opportunities. She also invites listeners to join her membership program for further guidance on personal growth and transformation.

💖 Aligned Human Design Membership: https://joyfuldvm.com/membership

Resources: 

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

Follow me:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18257625/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoyfulDVM

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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of identity and its relevance to veterinary professionals. She notes that many individuals in the veterinary field tend to primarily identify themselves by their credentials and occupational labels, which can result in a disconnection from other aspects of their lives. 

Dr. Wise shares that this disconnection is often a consequence of the sacrifices made during the academic journey to become a veterinary professional, and emphasizes the importance of creating balance within one's life and exploring interests, values, and how one wants to spend their time. 

True balance and alignment come from understanding oneself and what matters most. Dr. Wise encourages veterinary professionals to change their perspective on their veterinary experience and prioritize their own wellbeing and fulfillment. 

Dr. Wise recommends looking into human design as a tool to gain a deeper understanding of oneself and rediscover aspects that may have been set aside.

💖 Create your own Human Design Chart at https://joyfuldvm.com/humandesign

Key Takeaways:

From the context, the key takeaways are:

1. Many veterinary professionals tend to primarily identify themselves by their credentials and occupational labels, leading to a disconnection from other aspects of their lives.

2. Sacrifices made during the academic journey to become a veterinary professional can result in a lack of balance and fulfillment in other areas of life.

3. A fulfilling life requires more than just a singular focus on one's career.

4. Creating balance within one's life is important to avoid overemphasis on the veterinary profession.

5. True balance and alignment come from understanding oneself and what matters most.

6. Each individual's journey is unique, and there is no right or wrong answer.

7. It is acceptable to desire a different engagement with the veterinary profession and to seek out alternatives that align with personal values.

8. Reconnecting with one's true self and embracing all aspects of life can make veterinary medicine easier and more enjoyable.

9. Exploring human design can assist veterinary professionals in understanding themselves better and rediscovering aspects that may have been set aside.

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of struggle and its impact on our lives. She emphasizes that struggles are a universal experience and can affect various aspects of our lives such as internal, external, physical, emotional, and spiritual. 

Dr. Wise argues that struggles are a natural part of being human and that there is value in every struggle we face. She encourages listeners to reflect on their past struggles and acknowledge how these experiences have shaped and transformed them. 

Rather than viewing struggles as something that harms us, Dr. Wise suggests that they serve as catalysts for self-discovery and personal growth. She believes that everything happens for our good, even in the face of intense struggles, and advises listeners to trust that there is a purpose behind their challenges.

Dr. Wise also acknowledges that patterns of struggle can emerge in our lives and urges listeners to approach these patterns with curiosity and openness. Reflecting on past struggles can help us understand why they occurred and how they have shaped us. 

Some key takeaways from the context are:

- Struggles are a universal experience that affect various aspects of our lives.

- Struggles are a natural part of being human and have value.

- Struggles can serve as catalysts for self-discovery and personal growth.

- There is a purpose behind every challenge.

- Patterns of struggle indicate there is a lesson to be learned.

- Embrace your true self and approach your own path with courage and confidence.

Resources: 

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

Follow me:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18257625/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoyfulDVM

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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of resistance and how it is often mistaken for procrastination. Resistance occurs when we have a desire to do something but struggle to take action. It tends to show up around creative activities or things that bring pleasure and enjoyment, but may not necessarily produce tangible results or be considered productive by society. 

Dr. Wise emphasizes the importance of not judging or dismissing these activities, as they are still important for personal fulfillment. She suggests examining the stories we tell ourselves about why we can't or won't do certain things, challenging the belief that lack of time is a valid excuse. 

Dr. Wise shares that resistance is distinguished from procrastination, which is often linked to tasks we feel we should or have to do but keep putting off; and advises balancing left-brain activities (work and responsibilities) with right-brain activities (hobbies and creative pursuits) to maintain emotional wellbeing. 

Key Takeaways Include:

1. Resistance is often mistaken for procrastination and occurs when we have a desire to do something but struggle to take action.

2. Resistance tends to show up around creative activities or things that bring pleasure and enjoyment, but may not necessarily produce tangible results or be considered productive by society.

3. It is important to examine the stories we tell ourselves about why we can't or won't do certain things, and challenge beliefs such as lack of time.

4. Engaging in fun and creative activities is not conditional upon completing all our responsibilities, and balancing left-brain activities with right-brain activities is important for emotional well-being.

5. Strategies for overcoming resistance include committing to the activity for at least five minutes, writing a note to remind oneself of why they want to engage in the activity, and scheduling dedicated time for it.

6. By pushing through resistance and engaging in these activities, we build confidence, create balance, and offset the stress and anxiety caused by our responsibilities.

7. Keeping our word to ourselves and cultivating a reliable and predictable relationship with ourselves allows us to navigate external circumstances with more ease and contentment.

Resources: 

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise shares about the challenge she encountered when faced with unexpected time off from clinical practice. She explains how busyness can be a buffer and coping mechanism, keeping us from experiencing uncomfortable emotions and personal truths; and shared her own experience with this phenomena. 

Dr. Wise reminds us that even uncomfortable emotion has purpose and leaves clues, especially in relation to our life purpose and personal alignment. 

She encourages listeners to pay attention to how they are behaving and feeling, especially when they are not busy; and explains that if there is a mismatch in our priorities and how we spend our time, we have opportunity to make adjustments that will results in an instant improvement in our wellbeing. 

Resources: 

⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! 

https://joyfuldvm.com/jobguide

⭐Join VetMed;JOY CLUB: Elevate Your Life & Veterinary Career Experience

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

⭐Listen to The Joyful DVM Podcast: Be Inspired by Empowering Perspectives on Navigating Life as A Veterinary Professional

https://joyfuldvm.com/podcast

⭐Join VET LIFE ACADEMY: Transform Your Veterinary Life & Career from the inside out

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

⭐Learn How to Support Your Organization and Enhance Employee Wellbeing

https://joyfuldvm.com/organizations

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Music Credit: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Music Credit: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the positive and negative impacts of community on the lives and careers of veterinary professionals. 

Dr. Wise defines community as the people we spend the most time with, including colleagues, friends, family, and social or religious groups. 

She shares that being part of a community creates a sense of belonging and security, allows for knowledge and resource sharing, and provides a support system of people who understand the challenges and joys of working in veterinary medicine. 

However, there are also negative impacts of community, such as the spreading of victim-based perspectives, repeated exposure to negative conversations, and intentional isolation. 

Dr. Wise explains that to create a healthy community, it is important to question assumptions, seek empowering perspectives, set boundaries, and not tolerate bullying or disrespectful interactions. 

She invites listeners to join the Vet Life Academy, a positive and supportive community for veterinary professionals.

Key Takeaways:

1. Being part of a community creates a sense of belonging and security.

2. Communities provide opportunities for knowledge and resource sharing.

3. Collaborating with others and learning from their experiences helps us develop our own style of practicing veterinary medicine.

4. Having a community of veterinary professionals who can empathize and offer guidance is essential for maintaining our wellbeing and feeling understood.

5. Unchecked spreading of victim-based perspectives can be detrimental to our wellbeing and hinder our personal and professional growth.

6. Repeated exposure to negative conversations can lower our overall emotional state and contribute to feelings of anxiety and frustration.

7. Intentional isolation can prevent us from seeking support and lead to feelings of loneliness and disconnection.

8. Strategies for creating a healthy community include questioning assumptions, seeking empowering perspectives, setting boundaries, and not tolerating bullying or disrespectful interactions.

9. Joining positive and supportive communities can help veterinary professionals create the life and career they desire.

10. We have the power to shape our own experiences and choose the communities that uplift and support us.






Music Credit: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Music Credit: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay