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Ep103: The Mindset of Uncertainty - Rewiring Your Brain When You Can’t Predict What’s Next

Navigating Uncertainty: A 3-Part Series to Find Calm in the Chaos
Welcome to Daring DVM Part 2 of our 3-part series on navigating uncertainty. In this episode, we shift from the body to the brain.
We’ll talk about what’s going on in your mind during uncertain times, including common thought traps that increase anxiety and keep you stuck.
You’ll learn how coaching tools can help you reshape your mindset, build resilience, and regain a sense of internal stability—even when your external circumstances are anything but predictable.
 
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Interested in learning more? Schedule a Coaching Conversation with me to learn how to finally feel like yourself again.
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Ep102: Understanding Uncertainty - How Your Nervous System Reacts When Life Feels Out of Control

Navigating Uncertainty: A 3-Part Series to Find Calm in the Chaos
This is Part 1 of our 3-part series on navigating uncertainty. In this episode of Daring DVM, we’re diving into what uncertainty actually is and why it feels so uncomfortable—especially when we’re stuck in survival mode.
Through the lens of the nervous system, we’ll explore how your body responds to unpredictability, what it’s trying to protect you from, and how that impacts your emotions, behaviors, and energy.
If you’ve ever felt like uncertainty hijacks your ability to think clearly or stay calm, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it.
 
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Interested in learning more? Schedule a Coaching Conversation with me to learn how to finally feel like yourself again.
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Ep101: You Asked, I Answered - Burnout, Boundaries, and Feeling Like You Again!

In this episode of Daring DVM, I’m answering four of the most common (and most pressing) questions high-achieving women have about burnout.
If you’re constantly exhausted, struggling to slow down, and wondering why everything feels so hard even though you’re “checking all the boxes,” this one’s for you.
Tune in for honest answers, practical mindset shifts, and encouragement to start feeling like yourself again—without sacrificing your success.
 
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Ep100: TOP TEN Lessons for A Burnout Free Life!

Happy 100th Daring DVM Episode! 🥳
To celebrate I'm sharing TEN of the most powerful lessons I have learned to break free from burnout and create real balance, reclaim my energy, and finally feel like myself again. 💜
Also, in the spirit of celebration, click HERE to win a month of free coaching with me! It's my way of saying THANK YOU for choosing yourself and doing the work to create your own burnout free life. And thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. 🌱
 
Ok, so we all know work can be demanding, and many of us feel like our time and energy are not really ours to control. Between packed schedules, client messages, and the emotional weight of patient care, it’s easy to feel drained.
But here’s the truth: you have more control than you think. And today, we’re going to talk about how to take it back.
In today’s Daring DVM episode I’m sharing:
10 powerful strategies to help you regain control of your time and energy
How to set boundaries without guilt
How to structure your day for energy efficiency
How to let go of the pressure to overwork
Along with specific veterinary examples to help you put these strategies into practice.
So if you’re ready to stop feeling stretched too thin and start feeling more balanced and in control—this episode is for YOU.
 
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Ep99: Preventing Empathic Strain aka Compassion Fatigue

If you’ve ever felt exhausted from giving so much of yourself to this profession, this episode is for you.
Empathic strain is not something you just have to endure. Yes, it is considered an occupational hazard of veterinary medicine, AND we all have the opportunity to recognize where we are, address our situations, and heal.
And that’s exactly what we are doing in this episode!
This week on the Daring DVM Podcast, we’re going to cover:
How we can make veterinary workplaces more psychologically safe to minimize our risk of empathic strain
What you can do to take care of yourself and others.
 
As you’re listening to this episode, I encourage you to ask yourself:“What is one-small step I can implement today to help me decrease my stress and my risk of burnout and compassion fatigue?”
This episode follows last week’s one on The Five Stages of Empathic Strain.
 
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Ep98: The Five Stages of Empathic Strain – What Every Veterinarian Needs to Know

As a veterinary caregiver, your ability to care deeply is one of your greatest strengths—but it can also take a serious toll on your emotional well-being. Over time, the constant exposure to others’ suffering, stress, and high expectations can lead to empathic strain—a gradual erosion of your emotional resilience.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the five stages of empathic strain so you can recognize where you are in the process before burnout takes over.
We’ll cover:
✅ The five stages of empathic strain and how they progress✅ Key signs to watch for at each stage✅ Real-life examples from veterinary medicine✅ How coaching can help you regain balance and resilience
The earlier you can recognize the symptoms, the better equipped you’ll be to protect your mental health and stay connected to the work you love—without running yourself into the ground! So come learn how to spot the signs and take back control of your well-being.
 
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Tired of taking on everyone else's stress as your own? Schedule a Coaching Conversation with me to learn how to set boundaries, protect your energy, and create success on your terms.
Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can subscribe to the Daring DVM Newsletter for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
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Ep97: Stay or Go? Embracing Career Change Without Guilt

Is employee retention a perfectionist fantasy?
In this Daring DVM episode, we challenge the traditional mindset around retention and career loyalty. What if trying to create a workplace that never changes is an unrealistic goal—one that puts unnecessary pressure on leadership and fuels guilt for employees considering a new path?
We explore how shifting our perspective on turnover can lead to healthier workplaces, better leadership, and more empowered career decisions.
Whether you're in a hiring role or contemplating a change yourself, this episode will help you rethink what it really means to stay or go.
 
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Mentioned in this episode:
Ep1: Success vs Happiness. Listen HERE or on your favorite podcast platform.
Ep54: How to Determine Your Values and WorthListen HERE or on your favorite podcast platform.
Ep55: Who Are You, Really? A Journey to ResiliencyListen HERE or on your favorite podcast platform.
 
Other:
Want support in creating your unique, squiggly career? Schedule a Coaching Conversation with me to get clarity on your next step.
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Ep96: Stress Reduction vs. Resilience: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to managing stress, are you focusing only on resilience while overlooking reduction?
In coaching, we often talk about building stress resilience—using thought work to change how we experience challenges. But what about removing stressors altogether?
In this episode of Daring DVM, host Dr. Amy Grimm explains the key differences between stress reduction and stress resilience and why a balanced approach is essential.
Learn how to leverage the control you do have to minimize unnecessary stress while also strengthening your ability to handle what you can’t change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you rethink your stress management strategy.
 
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Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 12: How to Take Action using the Self-Coaching Model. Listen HERE or on your favorite podcast platform.
 
Other:
Are you ready to eliminate stress for good? Schedule a Coaching Conversation with me to create the peace you're looking for.
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Ep95: How to Deal with Drama and Toxicity

How do you handle a toxic veterinary hospital environment?
What can you do to protect yourself from someone who is always trying to create drama in your life?
The answers may surprise you.
In this episode of The Daring DVM Podcast, Dr. Amy Grimm dives into the topic of drama and toxicity in the workplace and at home.
Amy explores the mindset behind labeling people as dramatic or toxic, the power of self-responsibility, and how managing your own mind and regulating your nervous system can help you break free from negativity.
If you’re ready to stop feeling drained by workplace drama or difficult relationships, this episode will show you how to reclaim your peace—without waiting for others to change. 🙌☮️
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Are you ready to say buh-byeee to drama and toxicity? Schedule a Coaching Conversation with me to create the peace you're looking for.
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Ep94: Adriana Cloud - Burnout and Booze! Mindful Drinking for Veterinarians

In this episode of The Daring DVM Podcast, host Dr. Amy Grimm talks with sobriety coach Adriana Cloud about the role alcohol often plays in the lives of veterinarians dealing with stress and burnout. 🍷😵‍💫🍺
This conversation isn’t about giving up alcohol entirely or labeling it as bad—it’s about feeling in control of your choice to drink (or not) rather than using it as an automatic escape from long, exhausting days.
Adriana shares insights on the health effects of drinking, the mindset behind social and stress-related drinking, and practical strategies to create new ways to unwind that align with your well-being.
If you’ve ever felt like drinking is just the default after work, this episode will help you take back control—without judgment, just awareness and compassion for a very normal human experience. 💜
 
Connect with Adriana Cloud:
Website: www.adrianacloud.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriana_cloud_/ 
 
LINKS:
Say goodbye to unhealthy coping mechanisms and schedule a Coaching Conversation with me where we can break old habits and reset your stress response.
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