Burnout-Free Me

This Thanksgiving week, I’m practicing what I preach — rest, play, and doing things that make me feel alive.
In this mini episode of Burnout-Free Me, I share why I’m taking the week off to go explore Death Valley… and why rest doesn’t always mean slowing down. Sometimes rest is joy. Sometimes it’s adventure. Sometimes it’s simply doing something because you love it.
You’ll get a quick reminder that:
Play is medicine for burnout
Rest can look like movement, creativity, or fun
Guilt-free downtime is essential, not optional
This is your permission slip to pause and reconnect with yourself!
Whether you spend the week relaxing, catching up on episodes, or doing something that lights you up — I’m cheering you on.
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. 💜
 
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
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Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

AKA - How to Thrive Without Quitting Your Job (Or Losing Your Sanity)! 
You don’t have to quit your job or escape to Bali to stop burning out.You just need a nervous system that feels safe, a brain that works with you (not against you), and a few tools to bring both back online.
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm shares the five core skills she teaches her coaching clients to help them stop living in survival mode and start thriving, no matter how demanding their career is.
You’ll learn:✨ How to regulate your nervous system so your body stops running on adrenaline✨ Why aligning your life with your core values is essential for real balance✨ The simple shifts that help you meet your own needs (without guilt)✨ How to manage your mind so you stop spiraling and start leading yourself✨ The emotional processing that turns overwhelm into resilience
These five skills are the foundation of Amy’s coaching framework, and the reason her clients go from exhausted and reactive to calm, confident, and capable.
If you’re ready to stop running on fumes and start feeling like yourself again, tune in and learn how to thrive from the inside out.
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

What Every Ambitious Woman Needs To Know About Happiness, Success, and Sanity.
You’ve checked all the boxes, climbed the ladder, and built the life you thought you wanted…
So why doesn’t it feel good?
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm gets real about the difference between success and happiness, and why chasing them will leave you drained.
Tune in to learn:
Why external achievements can’t fill internal gaps
How to redefine success so it actually feels good
Why you must stop postponing happiness until “after the next goal”
How your nervous system plays a role in feeling fulfilled
And how to create achievement that’s sustainable, not exhausting
You deserve a life that feels as good as it looks. 💯
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

If you’ve been feeling lost, unsure, emotional, or just over it during a major life or career shift, you are not alone. And nothing has gone wrong.
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, we’re breaking down 5 common thought traps that high achievers face during big transitions, and why these thoughts are actually signs that you’re growing.
You’ll learn about:✨ Why your identity feels wobbly when everything changes✨ The moment when your “dream job” stops feeling dreamy✨ The pressure to have life figured out by now (and why that’s a myth)✨ The grief that comes with choosing what’s best for you✨ Why your nervous system wants to hide when you try to evolve
And because I love a good metaphor, we’re also talking about caterpillars turning into soup. Your goo era is part of the transformation 🐛🦋
If you’ve ever wondered:
What is happening to me?
Why is this so hard?
Am I making a huge mistake?
Take a deep breath.This is the messy middle — the chrysalis stage — where everything familiar dissolves so something better can emerge.
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

Do you ever stop yourself from wanting more because it feels selfish or impossible to achieve?
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, we’ll unpack the hidden fears that make “wanting” feel unsafe, and how to give yourself permission to desire more without guilt or burnout.
You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between external expectations and genuine desire, why your values are the clearest guide to what you truly want, and how Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can help you build a sustainable foundation for growth.
I’ll also share a real coaching story about moving from “Should I?” to “How can I?”,  and a powerful mindset shift that changes everything.
Getting what you really want isn’t about working harder, it’s about aligning with who you are and what matters most. And pursuing what you want shouldn’t lead to burnout. It should bring you back to yourself.
 
Download the Resource Guide for this Episode: Reflection Prompts and Values List
 
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.
 
 

High-achieving women often love their work, but love alone doesn’t protect them from feeling drained, exhausted, or burned out.
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, I sit down with Crystal Stokes, founder of Full Circle Lab, therapist, and leadership coach, to explore how ambitious professionals can thrive without sacrificing their well-being.
You’ll hear Crystal’s journey from working in veterinary medicine to supporting the people within the profession, and what inspired her to focus on purpose, resilience, and values-driven leadership. We also discuss the balance between personal responsibility (how to show up, set boundaries, and protect yourself from burnout) and the role of organizational support (what systems and cultures look like when they truly optimize performance, leadership, and well-being).
If you’re a driven professional who wants to succeed in your career while protecting your energy and joy, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiring perspectives on leading yourself and your teams in a sustainable, fulfilling way.
 
Meet Our Guest:
Crystal Stokes, is the founder and managing director of Full Circle Lab. With a background in veterinary medicine, psychotherapy, leadership development and coaching, and business operations, she leads with a blend of emotional intelligence, strategy, and heart. Her work is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices and high-performance coaching, and she's passionate about helping veterinary professionals rediscover purpose, build resilience, and lead from a grounded, values-driven perspective.
Crystal has walked in many shoes—starting as a GP and then overnight ER veterinary technician, then becoming a licensed therapist, and now a director of operations, certified professional coach, and leadership consultant. Crystal understands the unique challenges of veterinary medicine and high-stress careers, not just clinically, but emotionally and culturally. That’s what drives her to build stronger, healthier teams.
She’s also the host of the Vet Med Wellness & Leadership Podcast, where she dives into the heart of veterinary culture, burnout, and what it really means to thrive in this field.
 
Contact Crystal:
https://www.fullcirclelab.com/
https://www.fullcirclelab.com/vet-med-podcast
https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalstokes/ 
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

Emotions are temporary nervous system responses, not life sentences. They’re invitations to pause, listen, and understand yourself more deeply.
In this episode, I’m sharing the art and science of emotional processing and how understanding your nervous system can transform the way you experience stress.
You’ll learn why your brain tricks you into thinking feelings are permanent, how the 90-second emotional wave works, and why naming your emotions is like turning on your internal GPS. We’ll cover practical strategies to move through tough feelings, uncover their deeper messages, and regulate your nervous system so you can respond instead of react.
Whether it’s that sharp email right before you leave work or the quiet frustration simmering at home, this episode gives you the tools to handle emotions with clarity and compassion.
What You’ll Learn:
Why your brain overestimates how long emotions last
How to ride the 90-second emotional wave
The power of naming and getting curious about your feelings
How emotions shape your perception and decision-making
Practical ways to bring your nervous system back into regulation
If you’re ready to stop being swept away by your emotions and start working with them, this one’s for you.
Visit www.daring dvm.com to explore ways to work together and join the Burnout-Free Community.
And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode!
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.
 

Big changes are happening! And I’m sharing all the details in this episode.
From leaving small animal practice to coaching veterinarians, and now expanding to help ambitious women from any field who are done running on empty, my work has been on a journey —and so has my life.
In just a few short years, everything has evolved: my energy, my focus, my community, and my business. It’s time for a fresh identity and a new vision.
Join me this week to learn about the new direction I’m taking, what’s coming next, and how you can be part of this exciting shift, creating a generation of successful, energized, and fulfilled women who are finally living life on their own terms. 💜🙌
 
What You’ll Learn From This Episode:
The twists and turns of my coaching journey so far.
How my life and work have evolved in ways I didn’t expect.
Why I’m taking my work in a bold new direction.
What Burnout-Free Me really means, and who it’s for.
What you can look forward to from me, the podcast, and my work in the near future.
Here's to going from burnout to break through, together!
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.
 
 

Let’s talk about how to stay grounded, sane, and effective while standing up for what you believe in.
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me (previously Daring DVM), I share why connection and curiosity are more powerful than judgment, how willful ignorance keeps people stuck in survival mode, and why your anger about injustice isn’t something to numb—it’s fuel for meaningful action.
We’ll also discuss powerful examples of using presence and compassion to shift perspectives, even in the most entrenched situations.
If you want tools to navigate conflict, protect your well-being, and become a more effective ally in the world, this episode is for you.
Tune in and learn how to heal, stand firm in your values, and sustain your activism without sacrificing yourself and without burning out.
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today!
🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here.
JOIN the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.
 
 

The world feels a little… 🦇💩 crazy right now.
Between the news cycles, social media chaos, and the constant division, it’s easy to feel anxious, angry, or just plain exhausted. If you’ve been wondering how to keep your head and your heart intact amid all this, you’re not alone.
In this episode of Daring DVM, I’m sharing science-backed, soul-deep strategies for staying sane in a world gone mad. Think of it as your sanity survival guide: real talk, practical strategies, and a little bit of sass to remind you that you can show up with courage and kindness even amidst the mess.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Why acknowledging reality (not ignoring it) is the first step to resilience
What it means to be values-driven and kind (without being a pushover or an *sshole)
How to respond instead of react (and why that pause is everything)
Why action (not motivation) is the antidote to overwhelm
How to be a thoughtful media consumer without checking out completely or going insane
💜 We need courage, kindness, grace, resilience and grit now more than ever.💜
Burnout Free Me
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.
 
Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being.
A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.
She also hosts the Daring DVM Podcast, a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy.
Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.
 
Work With Amy:
✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? 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.
JOIN the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more!
📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn