Stop the Burnout Podcast

In Part II of the Burnout & Boundaries mini-series, we go deeper into why boundaries are so hard to hold, including the subconscious patterns that keep many veterinary professionals stuck in cycles of overgiving and guilt. This phase of boundary work is often confusing and uncomfortable, and it’s frequently mistaken for failure when it’s actually part of the process. This episode explores what...

If boundaries feel exhausting, uncomfortable, or downright impossible in veterinary medicine (or in life in general!), there’s a reason, and it has nothing to do with willpower or communication skills. In Part I of this mini-series, we talk about why boundaries are so closely tied to stress, people-pleasing, and burnout in veterinary medicine. This episode lays the foundation for understanding why...

If you’re trying to heal from burnout but still feel stressed and exhausted, you'll want to listen to this one. Burnout recovery isn’t linear, and feeling better doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode, we talk about what’s realistic to expect, how stress starts to ease when you change how you process it, and why healing can feel uncomfortable without being wrong. In Part II of Breaking the Burn...

Ever find yourself sitting in the parking lot before a shift, stressed, dreading walking in, and wondering why everyone else looks like they have it together while you’re questioning whether you’re cut out for veterinary medicine? In Part I of the Breaking the Burnout Cycle mini-series, we explore why burnout so often can feel like a personal failure and how learned coping patterns can quietly kee...

You love veterinary medicine, but the people, systems, expectations, constant pressure, and challenging cases are slowly draining you. In Part 2 of this series, we dive into how to actually fix effort–reward imbalance and why changing jobs , even to a healthier, non-toxic workplace , doesn’t guarantee burnout will go away for good. We also explore what has to shift internally for real relief to ha...

Ever feel like you’re pouring everything you have into your work, yet still feeling unappreciated and ending the day exhausted, resentful, or emotionally drained? Effort–reward imbalance is a research-backed burnout model that explains why veterinary professionals and high achievers burn out even when they genuinely love what they do. If you’ve ever thought, “I love the work itself, but everything...

You love the people in your life, but they’re not in veterinary medicine, and sometimes talking about work leaves everyone feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or overwhelmed. In this episode, I break down why we feel the urge to vent after emotionally heavy days in vet med and how to share what you’re carrying without trauma-dumping or either party feeling frustrated or resentful. If you’ve ever fe...

Join us in this episode as we dive into the exhausting (and weirdly universal) mental spiral of replaying cases, second-guessing decisions, and waking up at 2 AM thinking about something that wasn’t even a problem when we went to bed. We explore why your brain gets stuck in these looping thought patterns and why you may not even realize why it's actually happening. And most importantly,...

If you’ve ever been told the cure for burnout was “ remember your why ,” as in remember why you got into this profession despite the disrespect, the short staffing, the underpay, and the ridiculous hours… this one is for you. If “remember your why” actually worked, burnout in vet med wouldn’t even exist. You are not struggling because you've forgotten your purpose; you are struggling because somet...

OMG...this is a JUICY episode! We’re getting into one of the most exhausting habits fueling burnout in veterinary medicine: the urge to over-explain, defend, or justify every decision or recommendation you make. From one-star Google reviews to clients questioning your recommendations to chart notes that read like novels, we break down why you feel so responsible for being “understood”. And even be...

We’re talking about why you care so deeply about what other people think and how that pattern gets wired in through childhood, experiences, and past situations. I’m sharing real-life vet-med scenarios, personal stories, and practical tools to help you stop overanalyzing every interaction and quit letting other people’s reactions and opinions drain your mental energy. If you’re exhausted from tryin...

Feeling burnt out because your clinic cares more about profits than patients? 😬 In this episode, we unpack what values misalignment really looks like, how to spot it, and what to do so you don’t just job-hop into another dumpster fire. Grab a pen and paper, you’ll want to jot down each step to either navigate this mess or confidently start looking for a new job.   Click HERE to apply for you...

In this last episode of the series on Trusting Your Gut, we chat about why your brain loves to spiral (hello, fear + people-pleasing 👋) and why replaying cases in your head  doesn’t save lives. You’ll learn how to tell anxious chatter from true intuition, how fight-or-flight shuts down your inner knowing, and simple ways to rebuild self-trust without crowdsourcing every decision. If you’re d...

In this second part of the series, I’m breaking down why imposter syndrome sticks around no matter how many degrees or gold stars you collect, and how to finally rewire your brain so you can trust yourself, stop spiraling in self-doubt, and actually feel confident again (for real this time).   Get your FREE downloadable PDF "The Burnout Survival Guide:  For Veterinary Professionals...

If you’ve ever replayed conversations in your head, second-guessed every decision, or struggled to trust your instincts....you’re not broken. Your brain just learned to protect you through overthinking. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how that pattern forms, what it’s trying to keep you safe from, and I’ll share the exact tools I used (and teach my clients) to calm the nervous system, retra...

Ever try to set a boundary… and instantly feel guilty, anxious, or like you’re about to disappoint everyone? 😬 In this episode, I’m breaking down why your brain and body freak out when you try to say no, what to do instead, and how to start setting boundaries in a way that actually feels safe.....and good. You’ll walk away with simple, real-life scripts to help you protect your peace (without the...

Sometimes the hardest part of burnout isn’t the workload or the job itself, it’s the people you work with every day. In this episode, we talk about what happens when coworkers project their stress, gossip, or insecurities onto you, and how those dynamics quietly feed burnout over time. You’ll learn why it’s not your job to fix toxic behavior, how to recognize when someone else’s energy is draining...

Stuck in a job, relationship, or career path and not sure what to do next? In this episode, I share why we feel stuck in the first place (like what's really triggering it), and how to find the clarity and choices you didn’t realize you had. You don't want to miss this one!   Get your FREE downloadable PDF "The Burnout Survival Guide" ( Learn Your Burnout Type   &   3 Steps...

If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, and stuck in the same negative thought loops (“I hate this job” or “I’m so tired but have a million things to do”), this episode is for you. Sometimes even therapy isn't the answer. Therapy can bring awareness, but sometimes it keeps you replaying the same spirals without real solutions. This episode is about breaking that cycle with a step-by-step process that ge...

If you can't take off 6 months from your job to heal your burnout, this episode is for you! In this episode, I break down why rest alone can’t fix burnout, what actually helps, and 3 actionable steps you can start implementing today to heal (especially if you can't leave your job!). Get ready to stop spinning your wheels and start reclaiming your energy, focus, and sanity, without quitting your jo...

In part II, I dive deeper into my burnout journey, sharing the breaking points and realizations that changed everything. You’ll hear how I confronted the root causes of my stress and the steps I took to reclaim my time, energy, confidence, and life outside of work.   **Learn more & get on the WAITLIST for THE BURNOUT RESET METHOD HERE **    Want to start healing burnout NOW?! Fo...

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with how burnout shaped my life, the lessons I learned along the way, and what ultimately led me to become a coach. You’ll hear the struggles, the turning points, and the “aha” moments that inspired me to help others heal and reclaim their energy.   Want to start healing burnout NOW?! For FREE?! Get your FREE downloadable PDF "The Burnout Survi...

 If your typical day is running around, doing everything, but feeling like you get nothing done, being exhausted, and overwhelmed? I've got your solution. Check out this episode to learn more about the solution, but it's only here for a short time (ends this weekend!)   Learn more about REIGNITE: A Group Coaching Intensive @drkatiegrowthquests Dr. Katie's website:   GrowthQuests &nb...

If every interaction feels like it takes a piece of your energy, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through why people drain us more than they should, and what I learned from my own experience. I go into how to protect your energy without having to uproot your life or run away from your job or career.     Book a FREE Discovery call HERE to learn more about my 1:1 coaching. Want to st...

In this episode, I sit down with Gabi Varga, trauma-informed personal trainer, to explore how movement can be a tool for healing, not just fitness. We explore how unprocessed trauma and emotions can stay stored in the body, and why reconnecting with yourself through movement, creating safety in exercise, and letting go of the “no pain, no gain” mindset are key to true healing. If you're one who ha...