What does it take to stay emotionally grounded in veterinary medicine? How do we break cycles of burnout? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest host Dr. Sarah for a heartfelt episode of Irreplaceable Truths. They explore how mentorship, boundaries, and peer support are critical for resilience in a profession filled with emotional weight. Packed with professional wisdom, emotional insights, and authentic experiences, this episode offers valuable lessons for veterinarians, veterinary students, and animal care professionals.

What you’ll discover:

• Why mentorship needs to be ongoing, not one-and-done
• The role of compassion fatigue and how to manage it
• How boundaries can actually make you a better practitioner
• Dr. Sarah’s advice for young vets navigating emotional hardship

Who will love this episode:

• Veterinarians & veterinary students
• Animal care professionals
• Veterinary educators and mentors
• Animal lovers passionate about veterinary medicine
• Anyone seeking healthier emotional habits in high-stress careers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Dr. Sarah and her journey through identity shifts

06:53 When ambition becomes a survival mechanism

13:44 Saying no and letting go of “shoulds”

20:36 Vet med as a career—not an identity

28:12 What healing from burnout really looks like

35:41 Rewriting your worth beyond productivity

43:05 Creating space for self-trust and community

50:52 Final reflections on boundaries, bravery, and becoming

Ep. 26

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