Burnout-Free Me

Ep118: How to Leave Work at Work - Tools to Switch Off and Recharge

If you’ve ever left work physically but found your brain still clocked in—running through to-do lists, replaying tough conversations, or worrying about tomorrow—you’re not alone. I
In this episode of Daring DVM, I’m sharing practical tools and mindset shifts to help you actually leave work at work. You’ll learn how to set mental boundaries, transition out of “work mode” faster, and create space for rest, relationships, and the parts of your life that light you up.
Whether you’re a veterinarian, healthcare professional, business owner, or any high-achieving woman who’s tired of feeling “always on,” this episode will give you actionable strategies to protect your energy and reclaim your evenings, weekends, and peace of mind.
And if you’re ready to go deeper, my group program Burnout Free Me will help you create lasting balance and build a life where work supports you (not the other way around!) You can join today through the link in the show notes.
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If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life.
Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com.
Learn more about the program and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.
 
✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.
🌐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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
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Ep117: Why Sleep Isn’t Enough - 7 Types of Rest Every High-Achieving Woman Needs

What does real rest mean for ambitious, high-achieving women who are tired of feeling exhausted despite getting “enough” sleep.
In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down the seven essential types of rest and explains why each one is important for reclaiming your energy and joy.
🎉 Special announcement! 🎉If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life.
Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com.
 
Learn more and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.
 
✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.
🌐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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 

Ep116: Confidence, Burnout and Belonging - Thriving in Tough Workplaces as a Woman

Have you ever looked around at work and wondered, “Do I even belong here?”
In this episode of the Daring DVM Podcast, I’m joined by Samantha Harris, host of the Rooted In Your Confidence podcast, who coaches women navigating leadership in male-dominated industries.
Together, we discuss the mindset shifts that help ambitious women reclaim their power without burning out or becoming someone they’re not.
Find out:
What confidence really looks like when you’re the “only one” in the room
How to stop overproving and start owning your worth
The concept of self-allyship and why it matters more than ever
Practical tools to lead, rise, and stay grounded in challenging environments
Whether you're a veterinarian, executive, or high-achieving woman holding your own in a tough space, this conversation is your permission slip to take up space on your terms.
 
💫Special Announcement!The waitlist is officially open for the first-ever Burnout-Free Me group coaching program! If you're ready to stop running on fumes and start living like yourself again, this is your invitation.
Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com.
 
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✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.
🌐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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
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Ep115: What Real Resilience Looks Like (and What Actually Works)

In this episode of the Daring DVM Podcast, I’m breaking down what true resilience really means, because it’s not just about bouncing back or pushing through.
Real resilience is about feeling grounded and at peace with yourself, even in the middle of chaos. It’s about responding to life in a way that aligns with who you are and what you want, instead of reacting out of habit or burnout.
I’m sharing the key patterns I’ve seen in the women I coach—those who have healed from past experiences and created more joy, self-trust, and sustainable success in their lives. 
If you’ve been running on fumes and wondering how to feel like you again, this episode is for you.
 
✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.
🌐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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 

Ep114: Q&A - Real Talk on Emotional Resilience, Value Alignment, and Daily Practices to Thrive in Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary medicine can be deeply fulfilling, but let’s be honest, it can also leave you exhausted, emotionally drained, and questioning how long you can keep going at this pace.
In this Q&A episode, I’m answering two powerful questions that get to the heart of what veterinarians are struggling with, and how to shift from just surviving to living a life and career you actually enjoy.
We’ll explore:
The most common emotional and motivational challenges veterinary professionals face, and how to manage them (especially when you’re dealing with difficult coworkers or clients).
One simple daily practice to help you stay grounded, resilient, and connected to what matters, no matter how chaotic the day gets.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in “go mode,” or just craving a deeper sense of purpose in your work, this episode offers practical, compassionate strategies you can start using right away.
 
🧠 Want to build sustainable habits without the burnout? Go back and listen to Episode 6 for a step-by-step habit strategy that actually works.
✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.
🌐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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 

Ep113: Psychological Safety - When It’s Safe to Be You, Everything Changes

In this powerful follow-up to our conversation on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we’re diving deep into the foundational level: physiological safety. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just going through the motions, even while doing “all the right things”, this episode is for you.
You'll learn why true well-being starts in your body, not just your mind, and how nervous system regulation is the missing link in most self-care plans. Dr. Amy walks you through how stress gets stored in your body, why your brain can't simply “think” its way out of burnout, and what you can do today to start reconnecting with yourself from the inside out.
 
🔑 In this episode, we cover:
Why skipping over the basics can sabotage your growth
How your vagus nerve plays a critical role in stress and safety
What to do when “doing more” isn’t helping
Simple, science-backed micro-moments to regulate your nervous system
How to take just one small step to begin feeling better
🧠 Want to build sustainable habits without the burnout? Go back and listen to Episode 6 for a step-by-step habit strategy that actually works.
✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.
🌐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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 

Ep112: High-Achieving and Lonely - Why High Standards Hurt Intimacy

In this episode of Daring DVM, host Dr. Amy Grimm is digging into perfectionist relationships. If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your partner doesn’t meet your standards, struggled to delegate because "no one does it quite right," or found yourself pulling away instead of asking for help, this one’s for you.
You’ll learn:
How perfectionism isn’t just about achievement or performance, it’s often a protective strategy that creates distance in our closest connections.
Why high-achieving women, in particular, struggle with vulnerability
How the drive to be self-sufficient and responsible for everything can backfire when it comes to intimacy, communication, and trust.
Plus, I’m sharing a sneak peek into my upcoming group coaching program designed to help high-achieving women release the grip of perfectionism, build more authentic relationships, and find real support in a community of women who get it. This is for those ready to experience more connection, presence, and peace. AKA – No more burnout!
 
✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.
 
🌐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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

Ep111: Overcoming Procrastination When You’re Ambitious and Burned Out

In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm discusses a surprisingly common struggle for high-achievers: procrastination. We’re not talking about laziness or lack of discipline, we’re talking about the real reason we procrastinate (hint: it has everything to do with avoiding negative emotion).
You’ll learn:
The two sneaky ways perfectionists tend to procrastinate
Why smart, driven women find themselves delaying or distracting, even when they really want to follow through
How emotions like fear of failure, overwhelm, self-doubt, and discomfort fuel the cycle of avoidance
Practical journaling prompts and self-awareness exercises to help you figure out what you’re trying to avoid
What it actually takes to break the habit of procrastination (no willpower required)
If you’re tired of putting things off, constantly feeling behind, or stuck in a burnout spiral, this episode will help you start moving forward, one uncomfortable but empowering step at a time.
 
✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.
 
🌐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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

Ep110: Savanna Symons - When Success Doesn’t Silence Self-Doubt

Why do so many high-achieving professionals feel like they don’t belong even when they’ve clearly earned their success?
In this episode of Daring DVM, I sit down with Savanna Symons, a life and leadership coach who helps ambitious women own their expertise, lead with confidence, and break free from the cycle of self-doubt.
Together, we unpack the hidden link between imposter syndrome and burnout and why constantly feeling “not enough” can quietly drive you to exhaustion, overworking, and chronic stress. This conversation will help you identify the signs of imposter syndrome and give you tools to start shifting your mindset.
You will learn:
The reason high-achievers often feel like frauds
How imposter syndrome leads to burnout, even in people who “look fine”
Practical coaching tools to build genuine confidence
Why believing you belong is essential for well-being and leadership
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “good enough” or feared being found out as an imposter, this episode will show you you’re not alone, and there is a path forward.
 
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Tired of running on empty? Want to live life on your terms? Schedule a complimentary consultation in which I create a personalized Burnout Free Me blueprint just for you.
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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
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Ep109: Self-Care from the Ground Up

In this episode of Daring DVM, we continue with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs through the lens of self-care. Dr. Amy walks you through each level of the pyramid, from foundational needs like sleep, hydration, and safety, to deeper goals like confidence and self-actualization.
You’ll learn how to self-assess, set small actionable goals, and coach yourself when you feel stuck. Discover how to reclaim your energy, feel like yourself again, and build the life you truly want, on your terms. Plus, get practical strategies to address burnout, boost confidence, and align your life with what matters most.
👉 Don’t forget to download the Burnout-Free Me guide linked in the show notes to start applying these steps today!
 
LINKS:
Burnout Free Me Guide - Grab Yours Here
Stress Resilience vs. Reduction - Listen to Ep 96 
VIA Character Survey - Take the Free Survey Here
 
Tired of running on empty? Want to live life on your terms? Schedule a complimentary consultation in which I create a personalized Burnout Free Me blueprint just for you.
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 join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn