The World Health Organization estimates that roughly 22% of individuals will be bereaved by suicide in their lifetime. In our veterinary community, with its elevated rate of suicide compared to the general population, I expect that number is mu

23. The Imposter Phenomenon

Feb 1st, 2021 22m 24s

The imposter phenomenon (sometimes called the imposter syndrome) describes how an objectively successful individual can fail to internalize their accomplishments. This leaves them feeling as though their position or achievements are the result

22. Our Negativity Bias

Jan 20th, 2021 22m 14s

We would like to think we view the world objectively, but under stress we are actually more likely to interpret the neutral expressions of others as negative. This episode discusses how this occurs, its implications for your mental health as we

21. Politics, COVID, and Mental Health

Oct 8th, 2020 18m 50s

Managing one's mental health can be challenging in the best of times, and whatever your individual views, I think we can agree that we are a ways off from ideal. Conversation is key to our ability to feel connected to and supported by those who

20. Stress and Burnout

Sep 28th, 2020 22m 54s

Protecting yourself from stress and burnout is critical for quality of life. This podcast explores the different categories of stress we experience on a day-to-day basis, how stress can contribute to burnout, and how to approach stress manageme

19. A Consumer's Guide to Counseling

Sep 20th, 2020 19m 48s

Even if you have reached the conclusion that counseling may be beneficial in your life, the prospect of finding a counselor may be daunting. This podcast breaks down the steps of finding the best mental health professional for you as well as wh

18. Procrastination

Sep 10th, 2020 22m 36s

Procrastination is the voluntary avoidance of a task DESPITE the anticipation of negative consequences. Maybe your task is completed by the deadline, but if you are staying up all night to make that happen, you are still suffering from the cons

17. Time Management

Aug 26th, 2020 20m 29s

Time management may feel like an abstract or an overly formal concept that shouldn't require explanation. However, as our most precious and finite resource, we should think carefully about how our time is being spent. Restructuring our time oft

16. What is Anxiety?

Aug 16th, 2020 22m 51s

Anxiety is part of the normal human experience. It is even an essential mechanism by which we are able to keep ourselves out of the way of danger and anticipate challenges. Unfortunately, anxiety doesn't always confine itself to helpful levels

15. Perfectionism and Mental Health

Aug 7th, 2020 21m 50s

Maladaptive perfectionism can contribute to a number of wellbeing challenges, including depression, anxiety, and stress. It is not necessarily the act of setting high standards, but more the attitude with which you approach the standards you ar

14. The Art of Setting Goals

Jul 31st, 2020 22m 35s

Time and resources are finite and precious. To ensure maximal return on the investment of each, it is important to craft realistic goals that specifically impact your wellbeing. This episode will guide you through the process of creating though

13. Clarifying your Values

Jul 24th, 2020 19m 59s

Our personal and professional values guide our decision making and greatly influence the degree to which value based situations affect us. As we improve our understanding of our own guiding principles, we gain valuable insight as well as an opp

12. Change: Are you Ready, Willing, and Able?

Jul 17th, 2020 20m 33s

Wanting to change is often not enough. For change to occur we need to be authentically convinced of its importance, we must believe that change is possible, and we must prioritize that change. Read Blog Post: PendingAccess Handout: PendingSign

11. A Roadmap to Wellbeing

Jul 10th, 2020 22m 16s

This podcast serves as an outline for the wellness topics to follow. It reviews the components of wellbeing that we must address if we are to live our best possible life. Read Blog Post: PendingAccess Handout: PendingSign up for the TLC Newslet

10. The Science of Willpower Part Two

Jun 30th, 2020 21m 28s

The second of a two part series that explores the power and necessity of willpower in our lives, particularly as it pertains to reaching the goals that make life meaningful. The information presented is primarily drawn from the fantastic book T

9. The Science of Willpower Part One

Jun 24th, 2020 22m 57s

The first of a two part series that explores the power and necessity of willpower in our lives, particularly as it pertains to reaching the goals that make life meaningful. The information presented is primarily drawn from the fantastic book: T

8. An Introduction to Mindfulness

Jun 15th, 2020 20m 2s

Mindfulness is awareness of the present experience with acceptance. Just as an exercise routine is designed to improve your body, a mindfulness practice improves your mind. As it develops, a habit of mindfulness yields a myriad of downstream be

7. The Science of Habit Formation

Jun 8th, 2020 21m 1s

Understanding how habits are formed, sustained, and changed within the brain offers us a powerful tool for examining the daily habits that impact our wellbeing. "You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret

6. When will it be ok?

Jun 1st, 2020 20m 20s

When will it be OK again? What will OK feel like? What am I putting off while I wait for OK?Planning for the future is always complicated by the unknown, but COVID-19 has made planning feel virtually impossible. As a result, we are suspended in

5. Navigating Negative Emotions

May 25th, 2020 21m 9s

Negative emotions are just as common if not more common than positive emotions. Despite this fact, they are often deemed socially unacceptable. This means we spend a considerable amount of energy internalizing negative emotions or masking them.

4. Salvaging Self-Care

May 18th, 2020 22m 13s

We discuss self-care as if it had a straight-forward definition. Yet we each have a very different idea of what constitutes self-care and how much of it we are allowed. Without considering the internal rules our self-care strategies conform to,

3. Revising your Routines

May 18th, 2020 20m 16s

Routines, habits, and rituals offer us mental space, security, and have a significant impact on our mood and energy. Current events mean most, if not all of our routines have been altered or lost entirely. As a result we are spending tremendous

2. Overcoming Overwhelm

May 17th, 2020 23m 51s

Overwhelm is a state of discrepancy between our brain's processing power and the sheer volume of novel information it is being asked to evaluate. When our brain is unable to keep up with novel information, we often feel a sense of vague threat