Podcast
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Showing Appreciation in the Workplace | Reviving Vet Med | Episode 8
Veterinary team members are struggling with burnout more than ever before, thanks to an excruciating caseload and staffing shortages. More and more veterinary professionals are choosing to leave their jobs, further exacerbating the burnout of those left behind. Research shows that one of the biggest reasons that employees leave their jobs is because they feel […]
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What You Can Do To Prevent Suicide | Reviving Vet Med | Episode 7
The statistics regarding veterinarian suicide have been the focus of studies in recent years. However, it’s time that the focus shifted away from the statistics and towards what we can do as a veterinary profession to support the mental health and wellbeing of all veterinary team members. In this episode, I share practical strategies for […]
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When Coping Becomes Harmful | Reviving Vet Med | Episode 6
Veterinary professionals often using coping strategies like binge-watching Netflix, drinking a bottle of wine, and eating unhealthy foods to deal with work- and life-related stressors. Unfortunately, these coping strategies are not health-promoting when used repeatedly, and over time they can become harmful. During this episode, the difference between coping strategies and self-care is explained. Additionally, […]
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Is Venting a Form of Self-care? | Reviving Vet Med | Episode 5
It can feel so good to vent and tell someone our frustrations. In fact, airing our grievances can feel like self-care in the moment, as it brings a sense of connection and stress relief. However, studies demonstrate that venting can have harmful effects on our stress levels and relationships, especially when it is not done […]
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How to Stop Being a People Pleaser | Reviving Vet Med | Episode 4
People-pleasing is something that many veterinary professionals (and others) struggle with. While it might feel better in the short-term to say yes and appease others, putting the needs of everyone else first erodes wellbeing over time. During this episode, I discuss how to know if you are a people-pleaser and share five strategies for reducing […]
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How to Deal With a Difficult Co-worker | Reviving Vet Med | Episode 3
Working in the veterinary profession isn’t easy. And sometimes that is because we are butting heads with someone we work with. While it’s not expected that we get along with everyone all the time, sometimes toxic behaviours need to be addressed, for our own wellbeing. During this episode, I share some of my experiences dealing […]
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Uncovering Unconscious Bias | Reviving Vet Med | Episode 2
Unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias) is a prejudice or judgment that is present but not consciously recognized. Every person has unconscious biases that we attribute to another person or group of people, which thereby impact our instinctual decisions and reactions. And it happens without us realizing it! In honour of Pride Month, in […]
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Name Them To Tame Them | Reviving Vet Med | Episode 1
Good mental health isn’t about being happy all the time. In fact, a mentally healthy life includes the full range of human emotions – even the uncomfortable ones like sadness, fear, anxiety, and anger. These emotions are a part of being human and pushing them down doesn’t make them go away. On the contrary, one […]