Ep# 293 Boundaries & Your Back Pocket Line (with Kelly B.)
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
Release Date: 10/10/2024
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
You already know whatâs on your to-do list (too much!) but what about your anti-to-do list? In this epidsode weâll pause, breathe, and make space for what you donât need to carry today. Because rest, boundaries, and worthiness donât need to be earned. Youâre already enough.
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I asked ChapGPT to interview me about my grief journey, how I help others move through grief and my new course, . It was a great conversation even if it was a conversation just with myself! I hope you find something in here that speaks to you. Grief is universal. We all experience it. This new course I created is an opportunity to work through places you may be stuck with your own grief and to have the ability to see that you are not alone, even though I know it feels like you are. The world may've moved on but we grievers are working on how to integrate our loss and keep...
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Joy is medicine and you need to take your dose regularly. Check out this episode to find ways to experience micro moments of joy to help recalibrate you as an animal worker.
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Everything doesn't need excellence or perfection. Sometimes (many times) "good enough" is good enough. And it might just be the most radical thing you can do, to allow good enough to be good enough.
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In this episode, we're going to explore the emotional weight of trying to carry it all. When you care deeply, itâs easy to feel responsible for fixing everything and everyone â but that pressure is unsustainable. This short pep talk reminds you that your worth isnât tied to how much you sacrifice. Letting go of what isnât yours to hold isnât giving up , itâs wisdom. You donât have to save the world to make a difference. Just keep showing up as incredible you.
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I'm kicking off something new and special for the summer. Quick, 5-minute (give or take) pep talks to lift you up when you're feeling down, exhausted or like there's just not enough of you to go around. Caring for animals is big work that comes with big emotions. Let these summer episodes remind you of both the magic of summer and the beauty of who you are. I'm kicking off the series with this important message, you're doing much better than you think.
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Think of your nervous system like a cup that holds everything youâre managing such as stress, emotions, grief, responsibilities. When your cup has space, you're within your window of tolerance, meaning you can handle challenges with presence and flexibility. But when too much gets added and the cup overflows, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or shut down. The goal isnât to keep the cup empty, but to recognize when itâs full and refill yourself with care, support, and regulation.
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In this episode, I talk with VTS veterinary nurse and graduate researcher, Angela Chapman about her study that dives into the root causes of burnout in veterinary nurses and technicians and why fixing it takes more than just good intentions. Backed by insights from 40 experts, we explore practical, high-impact solutions that clinics can actually implement to create lasting change. Mentioned in this episode: -The Delphi study paper we talked about (If you're a just get me to the good stuff kind of person, here's the Solution's table -The preliminary survey of vet techs/nurses Part 1 and...
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In this episode, Iâm calling out the unspoken truths of animal work â the quiet heartbreaks, the strange joys, and the moments that make you wonder, âIs it just me?â. It's not. Whether you work in vet med, animal welfare, lab animal, or wildlife/zoo this little ditty is your reminder that youâre not alone, and you never were.
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In this episode, I'm debunking the myth that confidence comes first and exploring what it really feels like to take courageous action. Spoiler alert: it usually feels like fear. If youâve been waiting to feel ready, polished, or fearless before making a move, this is your reminder that doing it scared is how confidence is built. Letâs talk about embracing discomfort, trusting yourself, and taking the leap anyway.
info_outlineMy gemini twin Kelly is back for another episode and this time we are talking about boundaries and the surprising places that boundary issues show up. Kelly shares her wisdom and as always, a couple of zingers that only she can pull off with that adorable southern accent. Bless her heart! đ