Vet Thrive Collective Podcast

In this episode of Vet Thrive Collective Podcast, Dr Megan interviews Jacqui O'Connor. A pioneering philanthropist and visionary system disrupter. Jacqui founded Heart Place Hospital, a charity which provides holistic healthcare for frontline healthcare and educational workers. In this episode you will learn about: Jacqui’s journey into holistic healthcare - How a health journey as a child led...

In this episode of Vet Thrive Collective Podcast, I interview Dan Tipney, Co-founder and Training Director of Vetled, the global leader in Veterinary Human Factors. Join us as we discuss the role the field of human factors plays in success and well-being. In this episode you will learn about: How Dan’s experience as a high performance coach led to a role supporting the well being of veterinary pro...

In this episode of Vet Thrive Collective Podcast, I interview Doctor Mike Scanlan, a Northampton-based mental health and well-being consultant with decades of experience in the mental health field. Join us as we discuss the importance of maintaining your mental health in the medical professions. In this episode you will learn about: Mike’s journey into the world of mental health - including how a...

In this episode of the Vet Thrive Collective Podcast, I interview Michael Meehan, a veterinarian, and expert in communication and relationship-centered care. We discuss the importance of building relationships with clients and colleagues, effective communication strategies, and the need for more training in non-technical skills in the healthcare industries.   In this episode, you will learn the fo...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of mindfulness and explore its incredible benefits for veterinary professionals. Our guests include Sue Dykes, a Clinical Psychologist and Mindfulness Practitioner, and Ana Djokovic, an HR Professional, and Researcher who conducted a study on mindfulness in the veterinary profession. Join us as we discuss the transformative impact of mindfulness on pers...

In this episode, we have Rhonda Andrews, the Principal Psychologist and Managing Director of the Barrington Centre with over 30 years of experience, who will be discussing emotional challenges in veterinary practice. Rhonda will be sharing her expertise on topics such as burnout, moral injury, compassion fatigue, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "Compassion fatigue, empathetic distr...

Emily is a small animal clinical veterinarian and Doula specializing in supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She is passionate about helping veterinarians plan their postpartum experiences and advocating for better social support for mothers in the veterinary profession. "It's interesting, in the last few years since I started having babies, there almost wasn't social support...

Mental health nurse Helen Duyvestyn is passionate about nutrition and lifestyle changes for enhancing mental illness.  " It's about setting some boundaries. But it's also very much about self care. And I really see that a lot of people talk about self care and bubble bars and manicures and things like that. But to me, self care is actually eating well and actually providing yourself with food...

Discover the essential leadership qualities needed to be successful in the workplace and beyond! "Leadership brings with it an obligation and hard work. It's important to be able to drive connection, empathy drives connection, and sympathy drives disconnection." Paul Ainsworth is a leader of leaders with a background in the military and experience running his own business. He has a deep love of an...

In this episode, Megan sits down with Nadine Higgins, a financial advisor and former journalist. Nadine helps professionals to achieve economic well-being and break down cultural taboos, empowering them to take courage and take charge of their future through tailored advice. You will learn the following: 1. Breaking Down Financial Taboos: Uncovering how to normalize the discussion of finances and...

Are you ready to take Radical Responsibility & Embrace Emotional Agility to unlock your full potential? "Take radical responsibility for creating healthy teams and have the courage to learn together !" - Dr Olivia Oginska Dr. Olivia Oginska is an experienced veterinary leader and coach, passionate about helping other leaders develop their self-awareness and EQ. She is committed to creating hea...

Dr. Alex Walker is a veterinary surgical specialist with over 40 years of experience who is passionate about career mastery and long-term well-being for those in the veterinary profession. This episode is about the importance of having a good team around you to provide care for animals. Alex learned the importance of having a good team around you to care for animals from his mentor, Dr. Joe Bojrab...

How do you deal with the demands of your job? In this episode of the Vet Thrive Collective, host Megan Alderson is joined by Professor Jenny Weston to discuss ways of tackling burnout for veterinary professionals.  "I think that negative conversation dominates in social media. And now and then, you'll see a post telling me why you love your job. And many people love being a vet, and I think w...

In the fifth episode of the Vet Thrive Collective podcast, Megan is joined by one of her staff members, Alarnah Boyle.  As a newly graduated vet nurse, Alarnah is learning the ins and outs of working in a vet practice. Not only does life as a graduate challenge Alarnah, but she also lives with ADHD.  "It is diversity that brings amazing talents and innovation into both businesses and tea...

"If you love animals, be the vet they deserve." "Maybe we needed to see how bad it was before we could remember how good it should be." Shalsee Vigeant is a veterinarian, speaker, and author passionate about animal welfare and the veterinary profession. She has worked in the field for over ten years and is a strong advocate for change within the profession. She recently gave a TedX Talk about the...

Kia ora and welcome to episode three of the Vet Thrive Collective Podcast. In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Francesca Brown, Head of Programmes & Associate Professor, Allied Veterinary Professional Education at Otago Polytechnic.  Francesca is an integral part of the Vet Thrive Program story after Megan volunteered to participate in a workplace design survey. The survey looked at wha...

Kia ora and welcome back to the second episode of the Vet Thrive Collective. In this episode, you'll meet Megan's sister from another mister, Dr. Sonja Olson.  Sonja is an author, veterinarian, health and wellness educator, and fitness instructor. Her latest book "Creating Wellbeing and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession: A Call to Life" is a call to action for the veterinary he...

Kia ora, welcome to the Vet Thrive Collective podcast hosted by Dr. Megan Alderson. In this episode, you’ll meet Megan and her cousin Charlotte Hobson. Together they’ve created the Vet Thrive proactive well-being program. The Vet Thrive Collective was born out of a desire to help other vet professionals and build a community of like-minded people. After facing her own challenges with mental health...