Ep #248 Holiday Intentions
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
Release Date: 11/30/2023
Ep#272 Dysregulated Clients
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
Whether you serve veterinary clients, the general public or someone else, you need to be aware of how your policies and procedures may be creating (or adding to) nervous system dysregulation in others. What I'm about to say in this episode may not be agreed upon by everyone but hear me out. It just might have the potential to help!
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Ep# 271 Motherless Daughters:A Heartfelt Chat with Kelly Burich
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
The "club" we never wanted to be in, being a motherless daughter. Join me as I welcome back to the pod, the fabulous, spunky and always witty dynamo Kelly Burich, for a conversation about love, loss and grief. In honor of Mother's Day, we talk about our beloved mom's Pamela and Nancy. You won't want to miss this as we laugh and cry about our mama's.
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Ep# 270 Best Of: The 5 Chapters of Your Life
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
Today's episode is from the archives of 2022. An Autobiography in Five Chapters by Portia Nelson Chapter 1 I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost….I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter 2 I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the side walk. I pretend I don’t see it. I fall in again. I can’t believe I am in the same place. But it isn’t my fault. It still takes a long time to get out. Chapter 3 I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there. I...
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Ep# 269 Conscious Compartmentalization
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
"Compartmentalization is a defense mechanism in which people mentally separate conflicting thoughts, emotions, or experiences to avoid the discomfort of contradiction" according to Psychology Today. I believe compartmentalization can be an effective coping strategy for people who work in the emotionally charged fields of vet med, animal welfare and lab animal research. But it has to be conscious. Listen and learn what I mean by that.
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Ep# 268 Mindset & CBT
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
Understanding the interconnectedness of your thoughts, feelings and behavior is the key to self-awareness and empowerment. We all just want others to behave differently so we can feel better. That's the long way.
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Ep#267 Different Brains: A Conversation with Nicole Clausen CSSGB, CCFP
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. (Harvard Health Publishing) Understanding that not everyone's brain works the same is the crux of this interview I have with Nicole Clausen, founder of Veterinary Care Logistics, an inventory management company. You can find out more about Nicole's company, Veterinary Care Logistics at: Book recommendations by Nicole: Here are my 3(ish) book recs: (extra one...
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Ep# 266 "Just" A Mouse
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
Euthanizing animals brings up a plethora of emotions including compassion, guilt and doubt. What your relationship is with the animal also tends to dictate what emotional path you may go down. Pet owner, veterinary professional and animal welfare personnel may all feel a different level or attachment or detachment. But what about lab animal professionals? These folks work with research animals to find cures, therapies, discoveries and innovations that extend lives to humans and animals. So how do the folks that dedicate their lives to lab animal research cope with the levels of euthanasia they...
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Ep# 265 Professionals Don't Cry...Or Do They?
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
This week I'm sharing two of my favorite readings. One's that speaks to why as an animal professional you need to make space for grief. This is from Dr. Rachel Remen's "Kitchen Table Wisdom" book and this chapter is aptly named "Professionals Don't Cry". Also in the episode I read from John Roedel's "Remedy", poem #37. Registration is currently open for my 6-month online group for women veterinarians, Living A Life You Love. This group runs April-September and you can get all the info Registration closes on March 29, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.
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Ep# 264 Should You Try Meds?
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
I recently received an email asking me to do a podcast about how to decide whether or not to take meds for mental health issues. So I put my thoughts together in addition to a client testimonial of one of my 1:1 clients who did try meds and what their experience was.
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Ep# 263 4 Years Later: Reflections on the Pandemic
Rekindling: Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
4 years ago this week, the work came to a halt as COVID-19 spread across the globe creating havoc, chaos and a tremendous loss. As someone who cares for animals, you stepped up in such a profound way to figure out how to continue to provide care for animals. It's time to stop and reflect on what we learned and also what we've forgotten as we've resumed our lives post-pandemic.
info_outlineWe're now officially in the holiday season! You get to decide what kind of holiday season to have. If you approach it with dread, it's not going to be enjoyable. But with intention you can decide what you want you might want to let go of that isn't bringing you joy during the holiday season or what you might want to start doing that does bring you joy.
Here are the 10 questions I created to help you create the holiday season you crave.
1.What holiday traditions bring me the most joy, and how can I prioritize and incorporate them into this year's celebrations?
2.How can I balance my commitments and prioritize self-care during this busy season?
3.What new activities or experiences can I explore during the holidays to bring novelty and excitement to the season?
4.Who are the people I cherish spending time with the most during the holidays, and how can I create meaningful connections with them?
5.In what ways can I practice gratitude and mindfulness to appreciate the beauty and essence of the holiday season?
6.What are my expectations for the holidays, and how can I adjust them to reduce stress and focus on enjoying the present moment?
7.How can I contribute to spreading joy and kindness to others during the holiday season?
8.What boundaries do I need to set to maintain my well-being and mental health during this potentially hectic time?
9.What strategies can I employ to manage holiday-related stress, whether it's through time management, relaxation techniques, or seeking support?
10.What are the most cherished memories I want to create this holiday season, and how can I make deliberate efforts to ensure those moments happen?