It’s been a few weeks since I got back, and I'm still trying to stabilize back into society, back into my job, and back into some version of routine. But this trip changed me. And like all meaningful experiences, I’ve been sitting with the question: How do I integrate
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This Halloween, I'm not talking about ghosts or goblins, I’m talking about the real monsters haunting veterinary medicine: burnout, perfectionism, and compassion fatigue. In this special edition, Dr. Bethany Weinheimer of The Evolved Vets shares how to befriend your inner monsters using neuroscience...
Somewhere between the mountains of Wyoming and the quiet stretches of Utah desert, I realized something I’d forgotten: happiness is simple.
Not easy. Not effortless. But simple.
Living in a camper van, you are stripped down to the basics. What do you really need? What fills your soul? Who
...What’s the difference between a therapist and a coach?
I'm often asked what the difference is between a therapist and a coach. I hire both for different reasons in different seasons of life. I’ll speak from personal experience about who helped me and how.
There are many people and programs who hel...
My story from exhaustion and self-sabotage to alignment and abundance.
I grew up in a small religious town where I was taught to follow the rules, make good grades, be respectful, obedient, and, above all else, to make everyone proud. And let me tell you, that’s exactly wh
...A few months ago I made a post about this idea and it seemed to resonate. I’ve seen too many doctors step away from practice recently. I became curious why friends and colleagues reached burnout around 5–7 years post-graduation—and either left the field or suffered every shift.
My observations led ...
I felt goosebumps travel up my forearms when Shalsee fiercely stated her why:
“I want to make animals’ lives better.”
It was one of those moments that sticks with you. Not just because of what she said, but because of how deeply she meant it. Everyone in the room could feel the passion beh
...Leading with Courage and Transparency: A conversation with Maya Shaposhnik Cadena
I leaned in a little closer. What did she say? I tuned my ears and captured every word. Maya declared, “I would be in a conversation, just like this, and ask for $150,000!” I was stunned. Here
...My eyes filled with tears—not quite crying, but enough to know this moment mattered. And the truth is, it wasn’t just about me. It was about something bigger—a movement for women in vet med.
Audrey sat next to me as I reflected on the day we first connected—the day she made space for me at
...Let’s be honest—being a vet can feel like riding a nonstop hamster wheel. Between packed schedules, intense cases, and client expectations, it’s easy for me to feel like my energy is being pulled in a million directions. And that’s just work. Add in trying to find time for family, exercise, friends,...
Veterinary medicine is a world built on compassion, grit, and a ton of brainpower. Women make up more than 80% of veterinary graduates as of 2024, bringing fresh perspectives and incredible talent to the field. But here’s the thing—while there are more women entering the profession, leadersh
...Now that you've worked on managing your energy, let's talk about how to protect it and break the burnout cycle. Let’s be real: working in vet med is hard. Like, really hard. Long days, emotional rollercoasters, and an endless list of people and pets who need something from you. If you’re fee
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