Life Boost with Amelia

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Dwight Eisenhower got it right when he said, "what is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important".  I really connected with that on a deep level a few years ago when I was burned out and wishing decades of my life away.  I was dreaming of retirement because that's when I imagined I'd actually get to start...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions This episode features a conversation with Dr. Josh Rosen, locum veterinarian and expert in veterinary clinical empathy. The discussion explores the importance of clinical empathy in veterinary practice, focusing on improving communication with pet parents to create a more inclusive, supportive, and sustainable veterinary field. Dr. Josh outlines ke...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this candid conversation, Amelia and guest Hugh Hiemstra, emergency veterinarian and host of the Vet Vault and Vet Vault clinical podcasts, chat about feelings of overwhelm that we all experience (even the leaders!) but often don’t talk about in vet med. They share strategies that have helped them to feel more resilient in vet med and the power...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode, we explore the often overlooked but crucial pelvic floor, revealing how its dysfunction can manifest in surprising symptoms from back pain to urinary and gut health issues and that stubborn lower belly “pooch”. Join Dr. Amelia and orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy specialist, Dr. Courtney, as we connect the dots between...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of the Life Boost with Amelia podcast, Dr. Amelia and her guests dive into factors contributing to the high burnout and low retention rates in vet med and what we can do about it. Joined by two guest experts in the Industry, Dr. Debra Nickelson and executive recruiter Stacy Pursell, they discuss career transitions, the pros and cons...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode, Dr. Eve Harrison joins the discussion to explore critical issues in veterinary medicine, particularly the black-and-white mindset and hierarchical thinking that contribute to anxiety, depression, and burnout in the profession. Dr. Eve shares her powerful Instagram post that sparked the conversation and discusses how opening a mobil...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of 'Life Boost with Amelia' podcast, Dr. Amelia hosts Doctor Guss, a wildlife veterinarian from Mexico. They explore the intersection of personal development and animal behavior, highlighting how animals can serve as a source of strength during challenging times. Dr. Guss shares his inspiring journey through personal adver...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Disclaimer: This episode touches on sensitive topics like mental health and suicide. This is not professional advice, and if you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional or contact a local helpline (988). Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of the Life Boost with Amelia podcast, Dr....

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of the Life Boost with Amelia podcast, Dr. Amelia, recovered burnt out veterinarianan and integrative health and life coach, dives deep into the root factors that are leading to burnout in veterinary medicine. She shares six essential questions that veterinarians need to ask (but often skip) to gain an awareness and deeper understan...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions I have been meaning to make this episode about gut health for 2 years and it finally happened. 🙌🏻 I recently watched the new Netflix Documentary "Hack Your Health: Secrets of the Gut" and that was the motivation I needed to re-share an Instagram live that I did a couple of years ago that is packed with info that is going to surprise you...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode, I have a conversation with guest, Yvonne Chung, about the ingredients to live life without regret and how human design can be a valuable tool for increasing self-awareness and living life in a way that increases energy, pleasure, and fulfillment in your life instead of draining it. Yvonne is a certified coach, self-love mentor, dre...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions We’re doing something new today! Last month, I did a major update to my Game Changer and added an audio option to each lesson so that you have the option to listen to your daily 10-15 minutes lesson during your commute, while going for a walk, or while washing dishes or folding laundry instead of having to sit down and read. My goal is to make this...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode, Dr. Stacey Cordivano shares her story of experiencing and recovering from burnout. As a solo ambulatory equine veterinarian and mom with two kids under the age of 3, she knew something had to change when she found herself driving to the hospital to have her appendix out after cooking Thanksgiving dinner.  Just a couple of months ea...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions A lot has happened since my last episode! I'm starting this season with a review and reflections from 2023 (which was a huge year of learning, growth, and creation - especially when it comes to all things MIND like self-directed neuroplasticity, memory reconsolidation, and hypnosis ) and then I dive into 2024 which has already been a wild ride...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Any time I tell someone outside of the veterinary profession about the high burnout and suicide rate, they're surprised. And that's totally understandable - from the outside being a vet seems like a really fun gig. We get to see puppies and kittens, after all! But there is a darker side of vet med that's important to talk about in or...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In the span of a few weeks, Hannah called off her engagement, moved out of the home she loved, packed up her Subaru, and went on a solo 6 week cross country road trip to hike in National Parks and to start living the life she wanted instead of continuing down the "easier" path everyone expected.  The week leading up to the trip she felt &...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions If I had to boil down everything that I teach in order to create positive change and to live a fulfilling life to three words they would be compassion, curiosity, and connection. In this episode, I talk about why each of these is crucial in order to enjoy the journey instead of feeling stuck or living in the "things will be better once...&quot...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Earlier this year, I had a human design reading with HD expert Yvonne Chung and I was blown away by how accurate it was! I felt so seen and it really summarized what led me to burnout and why I now feel like I'm living my purpose and living a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. In this episode, I share my thoughts about Human Design and...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this podcast episode, Dr. Amelia, a certified integrative health and life coach and recovered burnt out vet, discusses trauma responses and their connection to stress, burnout, and unhealthy habits. She shares her personal experience as a veterinarian (she was stuck in survival mode without even realizing it) and highlights how trauma responses...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions The moment my life changed was the moment I started to see the unconscious chains that had been holding me back from everything that I wanted but I didn't think was possible. It felt like suddenly the clouds were parting and everything seemed sunnier and more colorful. Since that moment, I've been on a mission to help others experience th...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Today during my run, I realized that the relationship between our body and mind is a lot like a horse and rider. In order to work most effectively, there needs to be mutual respect, kindness, and teamwork. How do you respond when your body is bucking, rearing, or injured? Listen to this episode to think about what kind of "rider" you have...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode, I talk about how our society has normalized turning to things that don't make us feel good in order for a brief reprieve from the judgmental inner thoughts and voices that are holding us back and weighing us down. It has been so normalized that most people don't even realize the price they're willing to pay for those...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions This podcast episode almost didn’t happen for so many reasons, but it’s out in the world now! For better or worse… 😉  I start out sharing something that I was kind of shy about sharing but I decided to own because it’s making me super happy. 1 And I’m so glad this episode did happen, because it inspired me to create a brand new resource that I’m S...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions This episode is going to be a game changer for you! By the end of this episode, you're going to feel different, because you will have already started to unleash yourself from the things that are holding you back. In the second portion of this episode, I walk you through a powerful exercise so that you can begin to unleash your inner unstoppabl...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions What if you could feel and look the way you want without all the parts of being healthy or losing weight that feel hard? You can have that! I help you truly WANT to do healthy things so that you don’t have to white knuckle your way through life. In this episode, I share the exact steps I take to help people who feel like they have tried everything...