Life Boost with Amelia

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions What if practicing vet med didn't have to feel rushed, drained, or restricted? In this first episode of a new series highlighting veterinary practices doing things differently, Dr. Amelia is joined by Dr. Marie-Louise Ratcliffe, founder of Atlantic Vet in Walvis Bay, Namibia.  After seven years in general practice, she discovered her passion f...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Constantly worrying that one of your cases will have a complication you don't know how to handle? Feeling overextended because you said yes to one too many things? Resentful that you're the one who has to do everything? Tired of healthy habits that don't stick no matter how hard you try? At the root of all of those is a desire to con...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions It's Friday afternoon. You've worked hard all week, and you're so ready for the weekend and time to recharge. But then Saturday morning hits — you try to have a leisurely morning, but then the guilt creeps in. Your brain starts thinking of everything you "should" be doing. You knock out some errands, clean, scroll, catch up...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions My sweet new rescue dog, Hayden, is doing so well learning how to walk nicely on a leash. And he was doing great on a recent hike...until he wasn't. That moment is a mirror for what happens to us in veterinary medicine when we push past our limits: the more we skip water, lunch, bathroom breaks, and brain breaks while juggling nonstop decision...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Chewy’s acquisition of Modern Animal is creating a lot of conversation (and concern) in veterinary medicine. In this episode, we break down: What this acquisition actually means The biggest fears (corporate takeover, vertical integration, losing clients) Why this moment could actually help vet med evolve And simple, practical ways veterinary teams...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Ever feel like you’re having a conversation—but somehow it turns into frustration? Whether it’s with a client, a coworker, your boss, or even your partner, that feeling of “not being heard” can be exhausting. In this episode, I break down the #1 reason this happens—and a simple shift that can completely change how you communicate, reduce tension, a...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Feeling stuck, burned out, or at a crossroads in veterinary medicine—even though you thought this career would feel fulfilling? In this episode, I break down three common mistakes that may be preventing you from truly loving your job in vet med—and how to start shifting toward a more aligned, sustainable, and fulfilling path. We talk about why focu...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Feeling overextended in veterinary medicine—even though you love what you do? In this episode, I break down three common myths that are quietly driving burnout, overwhelm, and unsustainable work environments in vet med—and how to start shifting out of survival mode into something that actually feels good. We’ll talk about why “more patients = more...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. In veterinary medicine, there are often early warning signs that show up long before someone reaches burnout — but many of these signs are so normalized in high-achieving professions that we miss them completely. In this episode, Dr. Amelia shares four warning signs that often appear well before burnout , including...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions This episode started as a conversation about an elite sport — but it quickly became something much bigger. Former Team USA bobsledder Will Person shares what happened years after repeated head trauma left him battling confusion, depression, memory loss, and suicidal thoughts — long after his athletic career ended. His story highlights a critical ga...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of the Life Boost with Amelia podcast, Dr. Amelia and Dr. Shona Kowtecky tackle the financial challenges that veterinary teams and pet owners face regarding the cost of veterinary care. They delve into practical exercises and activities aimed at helping veterinary professionals feel more comfortable and less stressed when discussing...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions With Dr. Shona Kowtecky — practical strategies to talk about money without stress. Join Dr. Amelia and special guest Dr. Shona Kowtecky for an honest, practical conversation about one of the most stressful and avoided topics in veterinary medicine: finances. Whether you’re a veterinary professional or a pet owner, financial stress affects how you t...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Healing isn’t about control — it’s about trust. In this episode, Dr. Amelia shares the lessons her concussion recovery taught her about releasing resistance and the need to control, embracing discomfort, and finding peace in uncertainty. In This Episode The surprising lessons from slowing down when life forces you to How resistance and control keep...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this Concussion Chronicles episode, Dr. Amelia revisits a past concussion and the lessons it revealed about unseen struggles, caregiving, and empathy. She explores how viewing behavior through a nervous system lens offers a universal language for understanding ourselves and others—even when we don’t know the full story. Discover how compassion,...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of the Concussion Chronicles , Dr, Amelia, integrative health & life coach and recovered burned out veterinarian, shares one of the most powerful mindset shifts that helped her during concussion recovery: choosing main character energy instead of slipping into victim mode.  You’ll hear how a simple reframe can completely change...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of 'Life Boost with Amelia,' host Dr. Amelia, an integrative health and life coach and veterinarian, shares her personal concussion recovery journey.  Through candid reflections and reading her social media posts from that time, Amelia outlines six crucial strategies she used to cope with the challenging recovery process. ...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of 'Life Boost with Amelia,' host Dr. Amelia, an integrative health and life coach, shares her personal journey of recovering from a concussion and how she coped with over five weeks of physical inactivity. Despite being someone who loves staying active, Amelia discusses the unique challenges she faced and the surprising r...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of the Life Boost with Amelia podcast, Dr. Amelia Knight Pinkston and Dr. Sonja Olson have a candid conversation about the current challenges in veterinary medicine, tailored for veterinary professionals and pet parents who are curious about the factors contributing to these issues.  They explore topics such as burnout, rising costs...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode, Dr. Amelia shares a deeply personal experience of suffering a concussion caused by a freak accident involving her husband. Initially dismissing the injury, she soon discovers the debilitating effects of a severe concussion, describing symptoms such as extreme head pain and challenges in performing basic activities. The journey high...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of the 'Life Boost with Amelia' podcast, host Dr. Amelia, an integrative health and life coach, recovered burned out veterinarian, and entrepreneur delves into the science behind GLP-1 weight loss medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) and why our bodies might be failing to produce GLP-1 naturally.  Dr. Amelia in...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode, Dr. Amelia explores how to navigate the overwhelming state of the world without burning out. She explains that the discomfort we’re feeling—stress, frustration, heartbreak—isn’t the problem. It’s a normal, human response to a world that’s out of alignment. The real issue is how we’ve been taught to react to that discomfort. Dr. Ame...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of Life Boost with Amelia, Dr. Amelia introduces a new podcast format —a real-life behind-the-scenes coaching session. Listen in as she helps Sasha*, an entrepreneur and mom, navigate the challenge of turning off work mode so she can be present with her family and recharge —instead of continuing to work late into the evening. Using...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode of 'Life Boost with Amelia,' Dr. Amelia invites Dr. Josh Rosen back for a detailed discussion on applying clinical empathy and communication skills in veterinary practice. They cover how to deliver bad news, manage euthanasia, handle imposter syndrome, navigate uncertainties in exams, and deal with difficult clients. Dr. J...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions You know those people who stand out because they have a special energy to them and you feel better when you’re around them? They’re also the people who are resilient - they bounce back after hard days, and they seem to be living life to the fullest. They aren’t afraid to fail. Those people are breaking the norm and being a “unicorn”.  Being a unico...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In this episode, Dr. Amelia discusses an exciting new approach to senior dog care with guest Dr. Lisa Lippman. They introduce the senior dog veterinary society and a new senior dog veterinary certification co-founded by Dr. Lippman, Dr. Monica Tarantino, and Dr. Lauren Adelman. This episode dives into the power of adopting this certification, empha...