Vet Mind Works Podcast

40. Disclosure Culture in Veterinary Teams - with Alex Harrison

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the Vet Mind Works podcast, host Petra Agthe is joined by Alex Harrison, founder of Vetquity and one of the first profoundly deaf veterinary graduates in Australia, to explore a dimension of psychological safety that rarely gets airtime: disclosure.

Alex introduces the concept of disclosure culture — shifting the question from "why won't people speak up?" to "what is it about our systems, leadership, and everyday habits that makes it unsafe for people to share what's going on?" It's a reframe that moves the responsibility for inclusion from the individual to the organisation.

This conversation covers:

The scale of the issue
Why disclosure culture matters for retention
How disclosure culture can be seen as the "ultimate manifestation" of psychological safety
The disclosure paradox
The difference between partial and graded disclosure
The importance of confidentiality and control
Why a healthy disclosure culture also applies to leaders
The significant difference between visible vs. invisible disabilities in regard to disclosure culture
The importance of trauma-informed disclosure
Why strengths-based language matters
The business case for disclosure culture

Ready to find out more about how to create safer work environments where people can truly thrive and fully contribute with their strengths? Then listen in or read the transcript and join our conversation!

Where to find out more about Alex Harrison and his work:

Vetquity: https://www.vetquity.com.au toolkits on disclosure safety, accessibility, inclusive hiring, policy redesign, and inclusive surveys
Blogpost on Disclosure Culture on Vetquity: Why So Many Vets Hide: The Blind Spot in Veterinary Culture — Vetquity
Follow Alex Harrison on LinkedIn

Join the conversation:

What resonated with you in this episode? Have you experienced disclosure — as the person sharing, or as the one receiving it? We'd love to hear your reflections. Share, rate, and send us your thoughts and suggestions for future guests and topics.

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-agthe-562bb65b

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39. Trust - with Stijn Niessen

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100

What does trust really mean in veterinary medicine — and why does it matter so deeply for learning, leadership, wellbeing, and patient care?

In this deep conversation, host Petra Agthe speaks with Stijn Niessen about trust as the foundation of healthy professional relationships and psychologically safe workplaces.

Drawing from decades of experience in clinical practice, leadership and education, Stijn explores how trust is built through shared values, consistency, accountability, and predictability in behaviour. Together, Petra and Stijn discuss how trust allows people to learn, grow, communicate honestly, and show up more fully as themselves within teams and organisations.

The conversation explores:

Why trust is central to veterinary medicine and client relationships
The link between trust, psychological safety, and effective learning
Why threat-based teaching limits creativity, growth, and rational thinking
The importance of consistent, value-based feedback and accountability
Generational misconceptions around feedback and resilience
What trust has to do with veterinary ethics and the veterinary oath
The importance of safe, empathetic working environments
The role of trust and values beyond the workplace

The conversation contains mentions of bullying, violence, global events and human suffering, while also emphasising the need for bringing light, meaning, and hope into a turbulent world.

Where to find Stijn:
Website of the Veterinary Information Network: https://www.vin.com/vin/

Virtual Veterinary Interships at VIN: https://www.vin.com/VVI

Stijn's value-based telemedicine platform: https://niessenforcada.com/home

Quality of Life Tool Bank for pets: https://niessenforcada.com/quality-of-life-english

Stijn's book recommendation: Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesca Miralles

Other Vet Mind Works podcast episodes related to this topic:

6. Values- with Liv Oginska

21. Petra Ponders

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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38. Nonviolent Communication - with Dan Tipney and Jess Woolrich

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Petra Agthe is joined by Dan Tipney and Jess Woolrich to explore Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and why communication matters so much for work in veterinary practice (and life in general!). Together, they unpack how the way we speak, listen, and respond directly affects psychological safety, team culture, and quality of care. The conversation also touches on emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and practical tools for communicating across difference. This is a grounded, honest conversation about moving beyond “being nice” toward communication that is both compassionate and effective.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

05:55 What Is Nonviolent Communication?

12:30 How communication styles impact psychological safety and decision-making

20:00 Why self-awareness and emotional regulation are learned skills

27:30 Incivility, threat responses & burnout

35:00 Communication Across Difference

42:30 Practical tools from Nonviolent Communication

50:00 Leadership, modelling & team trust

57:30 How does Nonviolent Communication look in the real world?

1:04:30 Resources and further information about our guests

Where to find Dan and Jess:
VetLed website: https://www.vetled.co.uk/

Vetled on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

Compassionate Communication Course with Jess and Dan: https://www.vetled.co.uk/courses-services/compassionate-communication-open-course

Further resources on the topic:

NVC UK website: https://nvc-uk.com/

NVC trainer Cath Burke: https://www.empathymatters.net/

Book recommendation: Marshal Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication: A language of life https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Nonviolent-Communication-by-Marshall-B-Rosenberg/9781892005281?srsltid=AfmBOoobGslbFhQYLulAsLvWoUU4hc2ykmwMq1Sm24izHXEfgDralQwR

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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37. Civility - with Helen Silver-MacMahon

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

What exactly is civility? Why does it matter? And how does it impact workplace culture?

In this insightful episode, host Petra is joined by Helen Silver MacMahon for a deep dive into this topic. Together, they explore aspects such as

What civility really means
The historical and philosophical roots of civil behavior
How incivility undermines safety and performance in veterinary and legal professions
How incivility may increase error risk
The important role of leaders in modelling civility

and much more!

Helen's most favourite resource on the topic:

Podcast episode with Christ Turner (co-founder of Civility Saves Life) on Helen's How To Thrive podcast: https://shows.acast.com/how-to-thrive/episodes/civility-saves-lives-chris-turner

TEDx talk about Civility with Chris Turner: https://www.tedxexeter.com/speakers/chris-turner-2/

Veterinary Incivility Toolkit by the University of Aberdeen, including downloadable 'Keeping it Civil' Guide: https://research.abdn.ac.uk/applied-psych-hf/vit/

Where to find Helen:
How To Be Human: www.being-human.co.uk

The How To Thrive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-thrive/id1725114820

Find Helen on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helen-silver-macmahon-b0b467183 and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivinginvetmed?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXMyM3h6Z2pxcmJzcQ==

Tickets and more information for How to Thrive event and the next cohort of Civility in Action: https://buytickets.at/beinghumanconsultingltd1

Previous Vet Mind Works Podcast episodes related to this topic:

Inclusion and Diversity with Georgina Sharman

Self-regulation with Crina Dragu

Self-awareness with Clive Elwood

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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36. The Power of Connection - with Julie Rosser

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

"Who do I want to be in this moment?"

What would happen if we would ask ourselves this question more often?

You can find one possible answer to this and other questions in this episode. Host Petra Agthe is joined by Julie Rosser, veterinary leader and CEO of the European Board of Specialisation, in a conversation about personal and professional growth, and about hope, agency and transformation.

Julie offers many insights and ideas on the Why and How of deepening our connections with other people. This conversation covers the importance of meaningful relationships for collaboration, effective teamwork, job satisfaction and overall impact. Julie also explains how intentionality, self-awareness and curiosity can help us in relationship development, rather than relying solely on confidence.

Julies most favourite resources on the topic:

Professional Relationships with Keith Ferrazi: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/never-lead-alone-relationship-revolution-powers-elite-keith-ferrazzi-14iuf/

A taster of Alison Armstrong's phenomenal work around understanding & partnership:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeAQ6Yz2-M0

Where to find Julie:
Julies Profile on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-rosser-34393847

EBVS website: https://www.ebvs.eu/

You can also find out more about Julie in her Veterinary Woman Profile: https://veterinarywoman.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/filpbook-cfc-2025/?page=44.

Previous episodes relating to this topic:

The Myth of Difficult People with Phil Webb

Active Listening with Mark Turner

Vulnerability with Megan Alderson

Compassion with Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis

Self-Regulation with Crina Dragu

Confidence with Rachel Paul

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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35. The Myth of Difficult People - with Phil Webb

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Consider this for a moment: What if there were no difficult people?

What if it was more about difficult situations, circumstances and behaviours?

What if we could all learn to deal to engage more constructively with others in these difficult situations?

Our guest Phil Webb encourages us to do just this and he knows what he is talking about from working in a client facing role for most of his career. In the conversation with host Petra Agthe, Phil offers helpful tips and tools that have helped him and his colleagues to deal with these challenging situations more constructively – ranging from the importance of getting to know ourselves better to reframing anger.

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Chimp Paradox, by Prof Steve Peters

The 7 Habits of Highly Effectice People, by Stephen R Covey (the circle of control)

Publications about the link between reading fiction and empathy:

https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.1239918?sid=f192d0cc-1443-4bf1-a043-61410da39519

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3559433/#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20suggested%20that%20people%20who%20read%20a%20lot,their%20interpersonal%20skills%20%5B3%5D.

Where to find Phil:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-webb-0b42a7173/

Previous episodes relating to this topic:

Clinical communication with Helen Øvregaard

Active Listening with Mark Turner

Compassion with Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis

Self-Regulation with Crina Dragu

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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34. Clinical Communication - with Helen Øvregaard

Wed, 07 May 2025 01:00:00 +0100

What if communication was the most important clinical skill we have?

And what does communication have to do with wellbeing and job satisfaction?

How can we learn to improve our communication skills?

Find out the answer to these and more questions in our most recent episode on clinical communication! Host Petra Agthe and our guest Helen Øvregaard dive deep into the topic and touch on related themes such as trust, empathy, emotional intelligence, active listening, vulnerability, contextualised care and the power of a full and authentically expressed apology.

You can find more information about Helen and this fascinating topic below.

Communication techniques mentioned:

The Four Habits Model
Calgary-Cambridge Guide
Motivational Interviewing

Books:
Skills for Communicating in Veterinary Medicine by Cindy L Adams and Suzanne Kurtz

Compassionomics by Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli

Associations and Special Interest Groups:

Relationship-centred Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/relationship-centred-veterinary-medicine-at-the-ontario-veterinary-college/posts/?feedView=all

Oslo Communication in Healthcare Education and Research https://ocher.no

Special Interest Group ‘Communication in Veterinary Healthcare’ as part of International Association for Communication in Healthcare: https://each.international/organisation/sigs/communication-in-veterinary-healthcare/

Where to find Helen:
Website: http://www.vettalk.no
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-øvregaard-31979151/

Previous episodes you may be interested in:

Active Listening with Mark Turner

Vulnerability with Megan Alderson

Compassion with Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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33. Active Listening - with Mark Turner

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0100

In today's episode host Petra Agthe and guest Mark Turner explore the power of an every day activity: listening. However, as so often, what seems a simple enough thing on the outside is actually a lot more difficult when we try to do it well.

And so it turns out that active listening is a skill that requires intention and sometimes a bit of practice. However, the benefits can be huge, because active listening is essential for building trust and psychological safety. But how can we get better at it? Listen in and you can find out more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Books:
Speak Up: Say What Needs to Be Said and Hear What Needs to Be Heard by Megan Reitz and John Higgins https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51966260-speak-up

The Human Moment: The Positive Power of Compassion in the Workplace by Amy Bradley https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51493034-the-human-moment

Podcast: Simon Sinek and Deeyah Khan about extreme listening https://simonsinek.com/podcast/episodes/extreme-listening-with-deeyah-khan/

Where to find Mark:
Website: https://vetqit.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-turner-386a31111/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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32. It's about the people, not the tech.... - with Victoria Johnson

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

My guest on this episode is Victoria Johnson. Victoria is the Founder and CEO of VET.CT. After graduating from Bristol Veterinary School, she worked in general practice before specialising in veterinary diagnostic imaging, becoming a European Diploma-holder in 2003. Founded in 2009, VET.CT provides remote specialist expertise in imaging reporting to veterinary teams across the word. Victoria has grown the company into an innovative veterinary teleradiology, specialist consultancy and education company with a global team of more than 280 people, striving to make the veterinary world a better place through its services. VET.CT recently attained B Corp status and is one of only 5 veterinary businesses in the world to have achieved this.

Victoria shares thoughts on her entrepreneurial character (inflatable pyjamas?!) and her 'busy brain'. We discuss the importance of working with, and not against, technology, responsibly, and with ever present focus on people, relationships and the team.

Resources:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Lencioni/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-to-Great/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Built-Last-Successful-Visionary-Companies/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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31. Purpose, role models and making a difference

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Clive Elwood hosts Amanda Boag. They discuss the similarities and the differences between leadership from the emergency room floor to the executive suite, and the importance of a unifying purpose. Amanda shares the important role models and how self-care and the support of others have been essential for her career.

Amanda graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1998 and subsequently completed further clinical training at the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Pennsylvania, achieving board certification in both Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care.

She remained at the RVC, working as a Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care until 2008 when she joined Vets Now as Clinical Director, where she was responsible for clinical innovation, quality and veterinary professional development across 60 UK sites. She was subsequently appointed Chief Medical Officer at IVC Evidensia, where she led the learning and development and clinical leadership teams across the global business. In 2023 Amanda was appointed Vice Principal for Clinical Services at The Royal Veterinary College.

Amanda was an elected member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council from 2012 to 2020 and served as its President from 2018 to 2019. She was also Founding President of the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and is a Treasurer of the European Board of Veterinary Specialists. She is currently chair of Trustees for RCVS Knowledge.

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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30. Vulnerability - with Megan Alderson

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

In today's episode host Petra Agthe and guest Megan Alderson are taking a deep dive into the fascinating topic of vulnerability. In their conversation they discuss what vulnerability means, how it relates to psychological safety and mental health, its role in leadership, importance of safe spaces, 'reading the room' and how to cultivate vulnerability as a skill.

*This episode includes references to mental health conditions and trauma*

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Online:
TED Talk with Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
Brené Brown's worksheets on values
Psych Health and Safety Podcast
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: https://mbsrtraining.com/

Books:
The Awakening Brain by Lisa Miller: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/313885/the-awakened-brain-by-miller-lisa/9780141991030
How to Take a Breath by Tania Clifton-Smith: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Take-Breath-performance-breathing-ebook/dp/B095HCZNLZ
Books by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/key-books

Where to find Megan and the Vet Thrive Program:
Megan's email: megan@thestrandvet.co.nz
Vet Thrive Limited: https://www.vetthrive.org/
Vet Thrive Podcast on Spotify
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-alderson/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetthrive

More information and free resources on psychological safety:
Psych Safety by Iterum: https://psychsafety.com/psychological-safety-resources/
LeaderFactor based on 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Framework by Timothy R Clark: https://www.leaderfactor.com/resources

Previous Vet Mind Works podcast episodes you may be interested in:
Compassion with Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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29. Schwartz rounds, coaching and creativity (mentions of suicide)

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Amy Martin is a registered veterinary nurse with over 20 years’ experience in clinical veterinary practice including 17 years in leadership. She has a keen interest in the mental health and welfare of the veterinary team becoming recently published on the subject. Amy is a Schwartz Rounds facilitator and mentor for The Point of Care Foundation, which has led her to an interest in compassion and team dynamics. Amy currently works as a Practice Director in a busy multi-site first opinion and referral group. Alongside this Amy coaches’ individuals and teams and is currently undertaking a Masters in People and Organisation Development.

Links

Amy can be reached via her website: www.magnoliacoaching.co.uk or hello@magnoliacoaching.co.uk

Link to publications: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6545-6285

Resources

Susan Cain: Quiet https://amzn.eu/d/5H7n529

Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart https://amzn.eu/d/9tacE5H

VetVoices 'Navigating conversations around suicide and the impact of social media' https://open.spotify.com/episode/51fnaSV8KNfTaVjbonVJb3?si=5d162f3c8c764294

VetLife https://www.vetlife.org.uk/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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28. Antibiotics, Rabies and seizing opportunities

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Ian Battersby became a RCVS and European Specialist in Small animal medicine in 2005 and subsequent worked within a large referral centre (Davies Veterinary Specialists UK) in which he held a number of positions including head of service and director. Alongside his clinical work, Ian participates in projects in which the companion animal sector can contribute to One Health. Of note, in 2012 he conceptualised and developed the BSAVA " Are you PROTECTING Antibiotics scheme " for which he received the BSAVA Melton Award and was awarded the RCVS Fellowship. Ian has served for 10 years as Chairman of the Trustees for the Charity Mission Rabies which specialises in Rabies prevention in underdeveloped countries. Ian is currently a Trustee of The Worldwide Veterinary service and Mission Rabies, a specialist advisor for the charity Street Vet and a member of the Defra (UK Government) CORE Rabies Group. In 2022 he was appointed as the Global Pharmaceutical Stewardship lead for Mars
Veterinary Health,
to facilitate the development of responsible prescribing initiatives across the group.

In this episode Clive and Ian discuss how episodes of adversity triggered action and change, leadership in a range of scenarios, imposter syndrome, the importance of recognising your strengths, complementing, and collaborating with others, meaningful wins, seeing, and seizing opportunities. Ian discusses the impact of dyslexia, struggles from a head injury sustained whilst riding his bike and the importance of sleep.

Ian mentions 'Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker.

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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27. Brexit, COVID and tortoises - with Daniella Dos Santos and Clive Elwood

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Clive Elwood is joined by Daniella Dos Santos. Together, they explore Daniella’s journey into, and experience of, veterinary leadership through a tumultuous period for the world. They discuss the importance of seizing opportunities, holding to principles and developing self-understanding, as well as acknowledging the toll taken on leaders during times of crisis. And tortoises come into it too!

Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012, having previously obtained a degree in molecular genetics due to a slightly longer than usual route to vet school. She practiced across the South-East of England in first opinion small animal practice, with an interest in exotics and latterly dentistry. In 2019 she became the youngest ever BVA President, guiding the profession through Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021 she became a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for Meritorious Contributions to the Profession and was awarded the RCVS Inspiration Award for her leadership through the pandemic. She has been a trustee of various animal welfare charities and is currently a trustee for the Pet Plan Charitable Trust. In 2022 she joined IVC Evidensia as the Director of Professional Culture.

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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26. Inclusion and Diversity - with Georgina Sharman

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0100

As we continue with our themes around interpersonal relationships at work, host Petra Agthe and our guest Georgina Sharman are exploring the topic of Inclusion and Diversity in this episode, which is an important component of building truly psychologically safe workplaces.

00:55 Welcome to the episode
01:52. Introducing Georgina Sharman
02:38 More about our partners VIN Europe
03:25 Welcoming Georgina
04:50 What does Inclusion and Diversity mean?
07:26 Which advantages do inclusion and diversity bring?
11:13 The challenges of 'fitting in'
15:27 About intersectionality
15:57 More on the benefits of inclusion and diversity
26:43 What can we do to create a more inclusive culture?
36:17 Tips for speaking up about inclusion in the workplace
46:39 About microaggressions
51:09 What are other pitfalls and challenges relating to Inclusion and Diversity
55:07 Georgina's most favourite resources on the topic of Inclusion and Diversity
59:35 Goodbye

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Online:
British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society
British Veterinary LGBT+ Group
British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support
BVA Good Workplaces: Diversity, equality and inclusion in veterinary workplaces
VN Diversity, Inclusivity & Widening Participation Working Group

Books:
The Mixed Race Experience by Naomi Evans and Natalie Evans
Coming Out Stories: Personal Experiences of Coming Out from Across the LGBTQ+ Spectrum by Emma Goswell and Sam Walker (Eds)
Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga

Other:
VTX Podcast episode: If you can't see it you can't be it
Black History Month 2024

Previous Vet Mind Works podcast episodes you may be interested in:
Compassion with Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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25. Compassion - with Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0100

Join us diving into the topic of interpersonal relationships! We are starting the series off with an episode on compassion. Join host Petra Agthe and guests Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis who take a deeper dive into this often misunderstood and undervalued skill.

The discussion includes:
00:00:54 Introduction to episode
00:02:02 Introducing Katherine and Megan
00:04:37 More from our partners VinEurope
00:05:23 Welcoming Katherine and Megan
00:06:25 What is compassion?
00:13:39 Why is compassion important for our wellbeing?
00:26:30 Compassion and emotional processing
00:32:02 How can we cultivate compassion and activate the soothing system?
00:42:15 Overcoming challenges with compassion
00:53:04 The role of visualisation and imagination in compassion practice
00:54:38 Common obstacles and barriers to compassion
01:01:33 Advantages of compassionate leadership
01:07:35 Katherine's and Megan's most favourite resources on the topic
01:13:32 Good-bye

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free Online Compassion Skills Course for Vets:
https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/outputs/coursemodule/99885965702346

Websites:
https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/
https://self-compassion.org/

Podcast on the Why and How of apology: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/harriet-lerner-and-brene-im-sorry-how-to-apologize-why-it-matters-part-1-of-2/

You Tube Video: How to be brilliant every single day

Vet Record paper: Feasibility and Efficacy of an online compassion-focused imagery intervention for veterinarian self-reassurance, self-criticism and perfectionism

Previous Vet Mind Works podcast episodes you may be interested in:
All about Shame
About being good enough
Self-compassion

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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24. Reframing - with Debbie Robinson

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we are taking 'mind work' literally! Host Petra Agthe and her guest Debbie Robinson are exploring the topic of reframing, a technique with which we can intentionally try to think differently about an event, a situation or a person. This can help us to give us to separate thoughts that are helpful from those which are not, and also make us feel differently about the situation we are facing. This can give us a greater sense of control and empowerment in our lives.

Timestamps
00:55 Welcome to the episode
02:32 Introducing Debbie
04:05 About our partners VIN Europe
04:52 Welcoming Debbie
06:41 What is reframing?
10:11 The 3 C's: Catch, Check, Change
17:52 How reframing has been helpful in Debbie's life
21:56 Neuroscience behind reframing
28:41 How reframing can empower us to make our own life choices
31:31 Cartesian Questions as a reframing tool
35:00 Turning our mind chatter into characters
39:36 Practice, practice, practice
42:46 How the Checking in the C helps us to become more resourceful
49:54 Doing the best we can
50:37 Catching thoughts with the WAIT tool
53:20 Can reframing be unhelpful?
56:06 Debbie's most favourite resources on the topic
57:34 Where to find Debbie
59:03 Good-bye

Mentioned in this episode:
Cartesian Questions: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/08/04/four-questions-to-help-you-get-unstuck/
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: https://www.actmindfully.com.au/about-act/

Debbie's most favourite books on the topic:
'Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain' by Lisa Feldman Barrett
'Bounce-back Ability' by Helen Turier
'Feel the Fear and do it anyway' Susan Jeffers
'You are a Badass' by Jen Sincero

Where to find Debbie online:
www.vetnetics.co.uk
debbie@vetnetics.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiejrobinson/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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23. Self-motivation - with Lorien Waterer

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0100

Have you ever wondered why people are behaving in different ways? And did you know that this can influence how we learn and grow? What motivates us to do something or stop doing it? In how far is it associated with our sense of control or confidence?

This episode offers answers to these and more questions relating to self-motivation. In conversation with host Petra Agthe, our guest Lorien Waterer offers her insights and perspective on the topic. As you will hear, their discussion touches on many previous podcast episodes, which you may want listen back to.

Previous Vet Mind Works episodes mentioned in this episode:
Values with Liv Oginska
Confidence with Rachael Paul
Shame with Prof Luna Dolezal
Self-compassion with Ali Lambie

Lorien's most favourite resources on the topic:
NLP 57 Metaprograms, Erikson Institute
Words That Change Minds, Shelle Rose Charvet

Where to find Lorien online:
Contact Lorien about Life Coaching:
Lorien's website
Email: lorienwaterer@emp-wellbeing.com
LinkedIn

Contact Lorien at Harper Keel Veterinary School: l.b.waterer@hkvets.ac.uk

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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22. Work-Life Balance - with Sarah Schofield

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:00:00 +0100

Poor Work-Life Balance is often quoted as a reason for job dissatisfaction and intention to leave in the veterinary profession, so what better reason to dive a bit deeper into this subject! Host Petra Agthe and our guest Sarah Schofield discuss many different aspects including:

Whether Work-Life Balance is a helpful term in the first place, and alternative terms
Common reasons why our life may be out of kilter
Ways to overcome unhelpful mindsets and other barriers in order to gain a more healthy Work-Life Balance
How to find more joy in our lives
How to put theory into action

Links to other resources and podcast episodes coming up in this conversation:
The GROW model for coaching conversations
Previous Vet Mind Works episodes with Dan Tipney:
Performance and Wellbeing
Physiological needs

Other Vet Mind Works episodes you may be interested in:
Energy with Marie Holowaychuk
Time with Karla Borland
Hobbies with Alasdair Hotston Moore
Self-compassion with Ali Lambie

Sarah's most favourite resource on the topic:
The Happiness Lab with Dr Laurie Santos

Where to find Sarah online:
Website: https://sarahschofield.co.uk/home
On LinkedIn
On Instagram

Also mentioned in this episode:
The new 'Keeping It Civil' Pocket Guide
Website of the Veterinary Incivility Toolkit by the Applied Psychology and Human Factors Group, University of Aberdeen

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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21. Petra ponders

Thu, 02 May 2024 01:00:00 +0100

The Vet Mind Works Podcast is back! In this slightly different episode without a guest, Petra explains what was behind the pause in the schedule and reflects on some topics which have been going through her mind in the last few months. Even though this episode is somewhat experimental as it was unscripted we hope that it will be of some interest, as it relates to some previous episodes and also provides some information about the future plans for the podcast.

Time stamps for topics covered in this episode include:
00:56 Introduction to this episode
01:30 About our partners VIN Europe
02:17 Explaining the pause
03:56 About psychological safety, and the effects of shame and vulnerability
14:54 About failure and mistakes
19:40 Confidence revisited
24:20 The retreat experience
33:41 About trust
36:55 About safety and non-harming
41:13 Re-considering values and the importance of connection
42:29 Looking ahead at future episodes
43:21 An exciting announcement
45:08 Goodbye

Previous related episodes:

Link to Veterinary Human Factors Conference

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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20. Coping Strategies - with Rachel Bowron

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000

We all know that veterinary work (and life in general for that matter!) can be stressful. So how can we make sure that we navigate the ups and downs the best way we can? Join host Petra, who has invited Rachel Bowron to explore a whole array of tools in the coping toolbox together, and explain how they applied some of these tools in their own lives.

Timestamps:
00:56 Introduction to episode
02:07 Introduction to Rachel
02:59 About our partners VIN Europe
03:46 Welcoming Rachel
04:35 What are coping strategies?
07:50 About healthy and unhealthy coping strategies
23:17 How Rachel has overcome challenges in her own life with help of coping strategies
34:51 How accurate are we in assessing our own level of wellbeing?
39:34 How can we learn to use coping strategies more often?
44:00 About the importance of having a range of strategies
46:41 When even the best coping strategies are not enough
48:37 Rachel's most favourite resources on the topic of coping strategies
52:20 Where to find Rachel
53:33 Good-bye

Rachel’s most favourite resources on topic:
Books:
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr Julie Smith
The Science Of Meditation by Daniel Goleman and Richard J Davidson
Positive Psychology by Dr Rona Hart
Ten Percent Happier by Dan Harris

Podcast:

Ten Percent Happier Podcast with Dan Harris

Find Rachel on LinkedIn

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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19. Self-compassion for Imposter Syndrome

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Petra Agthe and guest Katie Ford are looking at a previously covered topic from a specific perspective: The skill of self-compassion and how this can help us to navigate imposterism or imposter feelings (more commonly known as imposter syndrome, which is why we stuck to it in the title). In the conversation, Katie shares her own experiences and helpful insights. We are also touching on some previous themes such as shame, identity, courage and confidence, so it may be worth to listen back to these as well!

Time stamps:
00:57 Introduction to episode
03:01Introduction to Katie
03:58 About our partners VIN Europe
04:44 Welcoming Katie
05:50 Clarifying terminology
08:19 Definitions of imposterism and self-compassion
14:15 Common causes of imposterism
18:28 Imposterism and shame
28:05 The three components of shame and self-compassion
30:29 How can we cultivate self-compassion
32:07 How Katie has applied self-compassion in her life
41:07 When anxiety may be there for a good reason
44:26 Some other tools to help with imposter experience
48:49 Pitfalls and stumbling blocks
52:35 Katie's most favourite resources
55:10 More about Katie's work
56:48 Goodby

Where to find more information about Katie and her work:
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Katie's website: https://www.katiefordvet.com
Katie's own podcast Inspired and Authentic
Vet Empowered website: https://www.vetempowered.com/

Also mentioned in this episode: The Veterinary Human Factors Conference

Previous Vet Mind Works Podcast episodes relating to this topic:
Courage
Shame
Confidence
Identity

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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18. Self-Regulation - with Crina Dragu

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another juicy episode! This time, host Petra is exploring the topic of self-regulation with Crina Dragu, who works as a veterinary dentist and has had a very diverse life experience. This is a deep conversation about how to master the challenges of life in general and of veterinary work in particular using the skill of finding 'calmness in uncomfortable situations'.

Full contents of this episode include:
00:57 Introduction to episode
02:20 Introducing Crina
04:27 About our partners VIN Europe
05:13 Welcoming Crina
05:54 About self-regulation and its importance
13:12 Self-regulation as a transferrable skill to greater freedom of choice and calmness
20:58 Self-regulation as calmness in an uncomfortable situation
24:42 Facing into challenges with self-regulation
35:25 Self-regulation and identity
38:09 About the challenge of 'just being'
40:29 How to cultivate self-regulation
47:48 The pitfalls of self-regulation
50:15 Self-regulation as an ongoing practice
52:08 Crina's most favourite resources on self-regulation
53:19 More about Crina and her work
58:11 Good-bye

Crina's most favourite resources on the topic:
Shame: https://brenebrown.com/
Meditation: https://www.tarabrach.com/
https://jackkornfield.com/
Yoga: Byron Katie https://thework.com/; also mentioned in this episode: Bryon Best https://poweryoga.com
Relationships: https://www.estherperel.com/

Where to find more information about Crina and her work:
On Instagram
On LinkedIn

You may also be interested in:
Previous Vet Mind Works Podcast episodes relating to self-regulation
Courage
Being Good Enough
Shame
Mindful Awareness
Identity
Physiological Needs
Self-awareness

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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17. About Courage - with Scott Kilpatrick

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Courage is something often associated with great bravery and heroism, but what if it was actually about something more subtle and quiet? What if it was a life skill for every day? In this episode, host Petra had the great pleasure to talk to veterinary specialist, CPD provider and fellow podcaster Scott Kilpatrick, who brings a lot of wisdom and lived experience to the topic of courage. Scott explains how courage features for him every day, even though it may not necessarily feel courageous in the process - and what courage has to do with dancing giraffes!

Full contents of this episode include:
00:00:57 Introduction to episode
00:02:26 Introduction to Scott Kilpatrick
00:03:57 About our partners VIN Europe
00:04:43 Welcoming Scott and introducing the topic of courage
00:06:32 What courage means to Scott
00:13:20 About courage, forgiveness and letting go
00:20:10 About courage, fear and coping skills
00:25:40 Courage and making decisions with the heart or the head
00:28:02 About facing regrets and mistakes
00:34:32 How to cultivate courage
00:46:12 Difficulties and pitfalls with courage
00:56:41 Scott's top tips on finding helpful resources
00:59:01 Where to find out more about Scott and his work
01:02:37 Goodbye

Where to find more information about Scott and his work:
Veterinary Thought Exchange VTX website: https://vtx-cpd.com/about/
Find VTX on LikedIn, Facebook and Instagram
Find Scott on LinkedIn

You may also be interested in:
Ten Percent Happier Podcast episodes about courage:
Vulnerability: The key to courage with Brené Brown
How to be courageous with Stacy McClendon

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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16. About being good enough - with Clive Elwood and Ruth Serlin

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

This is a deep dive into the topic of being good enough! Host Petra Agthe is exploring the topic with guests Clive Elwood and Ruth Serlin, who have many insights to share.

Timestamps:
00:00:56 Introduction to episode
00:03:49 About our partner VIN Europe
00:04:34 Welcoming Clive and Ruth
00:05:08 What does 'good enough' mean?
00:21:04 How Clive and Ruth have found their 'good enough' space
00:29:55 About identity, striving for perfection and 'the Gold Standard'
00:34:34 The discomfort of imperfection, and comfort of relationships
00:40:26 Cultivating a sense of good enoughness
00:47:51 Pitfalls and difficulties of being or becoming good enough
01:06:37 Clive's and Ruth's most favourite resources on the topic
01:08:41 Where to find out more about Clive and Ruth
01:11:06 Good-bye

Episodes you may also be interested in:
5. Self-awareness with Clive Elwood
14. Self-compassion with Ali Lambie
15. Shame with Prof Luna Dolezal

Book recommendations mentioned in this episode:
The Myth of Normal by Dr Gabor Maté
Daring Greatly and Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry
Talk: The Science of Conversation by Elizabeth Stoke

Where to find Clive:
Website: https://trelliscoaching.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-frcvs-b7aba216/
Twitter: @cliveelwood
Clive's book Leadership in Veterinary Medicine: https://www.wiley.com/en-ie/Leadership+in+Veterinary+Medicine-p-9781119749769

Where to find Ruth:
VDS website: https://www.vds-training.co.uk/about
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-serlin-ab492199/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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15. All about Shame - with Professor Luna Dolezal

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0100

Today's episode is all about a delicate subject and deeply unpleasant emotion, namely shame. Shame can be a powerful driver of behaviours and attitudes in human medicine, impacting clinical practice, medical education, experiences relating to medical errors, wellbeing of healthcare workers and more. In this deeply insightful episode, host Petra Agthe and shame researcher Professor Luna Dolezal are exploring the topic of shame, its potential relevance in human and veterinary medicine, as well as mentioning strategies which may help to reduce frequency and/or intensity of shame experiences.

Timestamps:
00:57 Introduction to episode
02:50 Introduction to Luna Dolezal
03:40 About our partner VIN Europe
04:32 Welcoming Luna and what made her interested in shame research
09:12 Gender differences relating to shame experiences and our professional norms
11:50 Luna's definition of shame
15:07 What lies at the core of shame
16:10 Shame as a warning signal
19:15 The relevance of shame in the medical profession
29:21 What can be done to reduce shame in medical practice?
39:04 Luna's recommended resources and finding out more about Luna's work
41:59 Good-bye and preview on next month's episode

Luna's Projects on the topic of shame:
Shame and Medicine Project: Website and LinkedIn Page
Clive Elwood's blogpost on the Shame and Medicine Blog
The Nocturnist Podcast- Series: Shame in Medicine

Other resources:
Brent Brown's shame resilience theory on the Positive Psychology Website
Chris Germer on shame and self-compassion:

On the CMSC website
In a YouTube video

Previous VMW Podcast episodes relating to shame:

Ali Lambie Self-compassion
Ela Law Food & Nutrition

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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14. Self-compassion - with Ali Lambie

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0100

This is an episode about a very special skill, which may sound soft but has been shown to make us anything but soft or weak. Self-compassion has been shown to help us adopt a growth mindset, reduce feelings of shame, be more motivated, experience greater happiness and life satisfaction, better relationships, greater physical and mental health (including reduced burnout and compassion fatigue) as well as the ability to cope better with stressful life events including failure (academic or otherwise) and trauma. Host and long-term self-compassion practitioner Petra Agthe is diving deep into the topic with our guest the Mindful Self-compassion teacher Ali Lambie.

This episode includes:
00:57 Introduction to episode and to self-compassion as a life skill
02:43 Introduction to Ali Lambie
03:46 About our partner VIN Europe
04:31 Welcoming Ali
05:15 What is self-compassion?
11:08 About the importance of common humanity
11:58 Why self-compassion may be particularly helpful for veterinary professionals
21:28 Self-compassion as an antidote to compassion fatigue
23:24 Self-compassion as a resource-building exercise
25:26 Common pitfalls, barriers and misconceptions
34:06 Why self-compassion is sometimes hard
38:12 What is fierce self-compassion?
41:34 How can we best learn self-compassion
47:43 Ali's most favourite resources on the topic
49:53 More about Ali's services
51:34 Goodbye

Where to find more information about Ali and her work:
Ali's website: https://www.mindfulnesshampshire.co.uk
Find Ali on Instagram and Facebook

Ali’s recommended resources:
Video on the difference between empathy and compassion: https://youtu.be/ebJTV5kTIU0?si=Is9MxoaA8MCTmEDm

Kristin Neff’s website https://self-compassion.org
Other helpful websites: Rick Hanson, Brené Brown, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield,

Books:

Neff, K. and Germer, C. (2018) The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. New York: The Guilford Press
Neff, K. (2021) Fierce Self-Compassion: how women can harness kindness to speak up, claim their power and thrive. London: Penguin
Germer, C.K. (2009) The mindful path to self-compassion. New York: Guilford Press

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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13. Food and Nutrition - with Ela Law

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0100

Welcome to our anniversary episode! We are so excited that the Vet Mind Works Podcast has been going for a full year. This episode is also very special, because it touches on many topics that we have already covered, and it relates to some other subjects yet to explore! Host Petra Agthe and our guest nutritionist and intuitive eating counsellor Ela Law we are discussing all around the topic of food and nutrition, and how we can best support our brains and bodies best in our busy lives.

Timestamps:
00:56 Introduction to episode and Ela Law
02:10 About our partner VIN Europe
03:03 Editorial notes and welcoming Ela
04:50 What food and nutrition have to do with values, identity and shame
07:19 What makes nutrition so important for busy veterinary professionals
11:37 The gut brain axis
14:00 About food, our bodies and trust
15:58 About intuitive eating
28:32 Why intuitive eating can be particularly helpful for busy professionals
33:36 Common difficulties and pitfalls regarding nutrition in general
37:58 Why our weight may not determine our health
42:12 Ela's most favourite resources on the topic of nutrition and food
44:20 Where to find Ela on the web
46:04 Goodbye

Where to find more information about Ela and her work:
Ela's website: https://www.elalawnutrition.co.uk
Find Ela on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

Ela's most favourite resources on the topic:
Podcast:
Maintainance Phase with Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes https://www.maintenancephase.com
Books:
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resh
Unapologetic Eating by Alissa Rumsey
More than a body by Lindsay & Lexie Kite

Previous Vet Mind Works Podcast episodes on related topics:
Physiological needs with Dan Tipney
Values with Liv Oginska
Identity with Ebony Escalona

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

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12. Mindful Awareness - with Dr Carter Lebares

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0100

How can we stay human when we work in a challenging profession? And how can mindful awareness (= noticing our present moment experiences with curiosity and acceptance) help us in this process? How can we become better in emotion regulation and what has situation awareness (aka de-centring or reframing) to do with it? Join us for a deep dive into the answers to these and other questions in this week's episode. Our guest Dr Carter Lebares, MD FACS is a pioneer in the research of surgeon wellbeing in human health care and she has many facts and insights to offer in this truly fascinating conversation with host Petra Agthe.

Timestamps:
00:58 Introduction to episode and Dr Carter Lebares
03:08 About our partner VIN Europe
04:00 About Carter's work and research, and how she came to explore the role of mindful awareness in surgery
07:48 Effects of mindful awareness in health care settings
12:49 How mindfulness awareness can change mindsets, perspectives and culture
18:23 How situation awareness (or de-centring) is associated with emotion regulation and how it can help with after-work recovery
22:25 About the importance of recovery, rest and intentional recharge
25:20 How mindfulness practices help to train the mind (even though they do not always feel relaxing!)
27:21 Mindful awareness and emotion regulation when dealing with mistakes and other stressful events
31:17 Carter shares personal stories about how to stay human in a demanding profession and the importance of acknowledging and processing our emotions
37:00 About the importance of trauma awareness in mindfulness training
39:34 Carter's most favourite resources on the topic of mindful awareness
44:13 How to find out more about Carter's work and ESRT courses
46:13 Goodbye

Where to find more information about Carter and her work:
https://mindfulsurgeon.ucsf.edu
https://carterlebares.org

Carters most favourite book authors on the topic:
Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/key-books
Ram Dass: https://www.ramdass.org/ram-dass-books-timeline/

You may also be interested in:
More about Jon Kabat-Zinn
Previous episodes with related topics
1. Attention - with Steph Sorrell
5. Self-Awareness - with Clive Elwood

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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11. Confidence - with Rachael Paul

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0100

This is our first Vet Mind Works podcast episode with host Alison Collings! Alison is joined by Rachael Paul, owner of Simply Veterinary, a headhunting and coaching firm dedicated solely to the veterinary industry. Rachael specializes in helping veterinary leaders become inspirational by raising their self-awareness to a whole new level. Rachel talks about how we can cultivate confidence.

In this episode, we discuss:

Developing trust in oneself
Techniques to cultivate confidence
What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt
Rachel shares ways in which she has pushed herself out of her comfort zone
The first key step to becoming more confident

Time-points:

1:38 Rachel Paul: introduction
5:43 Trusting yourself to take first step into confidence
8:31 Building confidence through action
12:28 Imagining success boosts confidence and performance
16:16 Develop trust and courage, practice confidence
19:07 Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection
22:11 Benefits of having a coach
25:30 Drop the comparisons
30:01 Overcoming the fear
32:34 How to contact Rachel

Resources:
Book:

The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris https://amzn.eu/d/b7tdZEz

Where to find Rachel:

Website: https://www.simplyveterinarycoaching.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachaelpaulsimplyveterinary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyveterinarycoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplyveterinarycoaching

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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10. Job Diversification - with Andrew Ciccolini

Wed, 03 May 2023 01:00:00 +0100

How can we prevent getting tired of our jobs and losing the sparkle? Our wonderful guest Andrew Ciccolini works for two non-for profit organisations including the Galaxy Vets Foundation, and has a few tips to share. This conversation with host Petra Agthe covers a large range of aspects including:

00:58 Introduction to episode and why Andrew is a very special guest
02:57 Introducing our new partner VIN
03:53 Introducing Andrew Ciccolini
05:42 The ways in which job diversification worked for Andrew
09:49 How to make diversification a fulfilling opportunity and not a stressful experience
12:05 How diversification can help us to keep the passion for our work
14:28 Juggling different job roles and time management
20:17 Andrews Top Tips to make diversification work; Job rotation, horizontal and vertical job loading
28:09 Challenges with job diversification
29:58 Building a culture of diversification and tapping into intrinsic motivation
32:48 Planning diversification in emergency clinics and telemedicine as an opportunity
35:59 Andrew’s most favourite resources
37:32 Where to find Andrew
38:24 Good-bye

You may also be interested in:
Previous Vet Mind Works podcast episodes relating to identity.

Andrews most favourite books on leadership:
Colin Powell: It Worked For Me
Pete Blaber: The Mission, The Men and Me

Where to find Andrew Ciccolini on the web:
Galaxy Vets Foundation Website: https://galaxyvets.foundation
Galaxy Vets Foundation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
Andrew's Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/okay_vet/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

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9. Hobbies - with Alasdair Hotston Moore

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0100

Although today's episode is perhaps a little more lighthearted, it is still important and relates back our most recent episode with Ebony Escalona on Identity (https://vetmindworks.buzzsprout.com/2020620/12307186) and also illustrates how our activities outside work can not only benefit our mental wellbeing and physical health, but how they actually support our carriers and work satisfaction.

This easy-going episode with guest Alasdair Hotston Moore and host Petra Agthe includes:

01:02 We have news to share!
02:04 Introduction to the episode and introducing Alasdair
05:48 How hobbies are related to our identify and how they can help us to navigate life and work
06:55 The way that Alasdair has been exploring the world through his hobbies and how photography has allowed him to discover different perspectives
13:33 The benefits of physical aspects of hobbies
15:28 Summary: hobbies and identity, perspective taking, spending time in the moment, redirecting energy and emotional processing
20:12 Hobbies as an opportunity for building social connections and consistent routine
25:58 Importance of considering working patterns to accommodate hobbies
27:46 How enabling participation in hobbies can contribute to higher job satisfaction and retention
30:49 Alasdair's tips on finding a hobby
35:21 Potential downsides to hobbies
39:28 Final thoughts
40:27 Where to find Alasdair
43:10 Good-bye

You may also be interested in:

Previous Vet Mind Works podcast episodes relating to identity and as well as management of time and energy

An article looking into the science how hobbies can be beneficial for our mental health:
https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/the-science-behind-why-hobbies-can-improve-our-mental-health/

An article about how hobbies can support us in our work lives: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/be-in-the-know/202105/how-hobbies-can-help-you-work

Where to find Alasdair Hotston Moore on the web:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alasdair-hotston-moore-aaa44327
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alasdairhotstonmoorefrcvs
https://www.vetsurgeon.org
https://www.vetnurse.co.uk

We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by donating towards a fundraising campaign in aid of a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

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8. Identity - with Ebony Escalona

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Do you also introduce yourself to others with your job title, such as 'Hello, my name is XX and I am a vet/vet nurse/...'? Well, you may think again after this episode!

Having a sense of identity can be really important to us. It gives us an idea of who we are and where we belong. However, sometimes identity can also trip us up and we can identify so much with our jobs that there is little else left. Our guest Ebony Escalona founder of the veterinary community Vets: Stay, Go or Diversify is very familiar with the question of identity and has many wise insights and helpful perspectives to share on the topic. Areas covered in this deep and interesting conversation with host Petra include:

00:57 Introduction to the episode and introducing Ebony

04:49 About Ebony's definition of identity and how it be helpful and unhelpful

10:51 Identity, worthiness, human skills and the question of success

13:29 Shifting from who we are to what we do, and trying identity on for fit

15:16 Ebony's own challenges with identity and learning to hold identity more lightly: non-binary thinking, trying out for fit, learn something new, learn to quit

22:30 Identity and embodied experience

26:22 The importance of unlearning and leaning into discomfort

30:13 Identity, impermanence and overcoming envy

35:32 Human skills revisited

37:12 Giving yourself permission for evolution and development

39:15 Ebony's most favourite resources

40:43 Where to find Ebony and Vets: Stay, Go

00:42:29 Good-bye

You may also be interested in:
Vet Mind Works Podcast Episode 5: Self-awareness with Clive Elwood

Ebony's favourite resources on this topic:
Book: ‘Permission to feel’ by Dr Mark Brackett: https://www.marcbrackett.com/about/book-permission-to-feel/

Podcast: Amazing If – The Squiggly Careers Podcast: https://www.amazingif.com/listen/

Where to find Ebony Escalona and Vets: Stay, Go or Diversify (VSGD):
Social media handles:
@ebonyescalona
@vetssgd
@vetyoucommunity

VSGD website: https://vsgd.co

VSGD: Download free Reflect Align Explore Workbook https://share.hsforms.com/1X1Nl6OM2TJ2GcIYvVA-Tbgbvuzn and Win of the Week workbook https://share.hsforms.com/1H-7RsZlwSGm8x-paMBMopAbvuzn

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-b7aba216/

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7. Physiological Needs - with Dan Tipney

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Let’s face it: we are often better at looking after others than we are looking after ourselves. But why is it so difficult to put our own proverbial oxygen mask on even when it comes to our basic physiological needs, and why is it so important that we do? These are just some of the questions that we are exploring in the conversation between Dan Tipney and host Petra Agthe. Dan Tipney is an expert in human factors with experience in a variety of professions including sports, aviation, human healthcare and veterinary medicine, and he is a returning guest on our podcast. In this episode, Dan draws on personal experiences as well as scientific background knowledge to help us bridge the gap of knowing what we should do and actually doing it by discussing many different aspects including:

0:56 A thank you to our listeners
1:23 Introduction to this episode and introducing Dan
2:44 Bridging the gap between knowing and doing of self-care
5:37 What is so important about looking after our physiological needs
8:51 Interconnection between physiological needs, emotional state and rational thinking
11:54 Our brains explained: Threatening situations and roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex
17:32 Understanding our challenges and focusing on the things we can control
24:00 System vs individual factors of control
25:48 Petra and Dan give personal examples of avoiding the threat state by taking control
29:52 Additional things which can help us to close the gap between knowing and doing: moving from immediate returns to long-term rewards, changing behaviours by making use of triggers, and preplanning
37:28 Overcoming barriers to self-care by seeing caring for ourselves as caring for others
41:57 About time pressures and a balanced approach to resilience
44:58 Dan's favourite resources on the topic of physiological needs
46:23 Where to find Dan and Conclusions

You may also be interested in:
Vet Mind Works Podcast Episode 4: Performance and Wellbeing - with Dan Tipney

Dan's favourite resources on this topic:
Wellbeing resources from Guys and St Thomas' Hospital: https://www.guysandstthomaseducation.com/projectsleep-looking-after-your-wellbeing/
HALT campaign resources from Vetled: https://www.vetled.co.uk/halt
Why we Sleep by Matthew Walker: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/295665/why-we-sleep-by-walker-matthew/9780141983769

Where to find Dan Tipney and VetLed:
https://www.vetled.co.uk/
Veterinary Human Factors Conference: https://www.vetled.co.uk/conference
https://www.instagram.com/vetledteam/
https://www.facebook.com/VetLedteam/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetled/

We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by donating towards a fundraising campaign in aid of a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-b7aba216/

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6. Values - with Liv Oginska

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Values - what could be a better topic at the start of a new year!? Values can serve as an 'inner compass' helping us to make sure that our life has direction, depth and meaning.

Join the conversation between host Petra Agthe and our guest Liv Oginska, who explore some important questions and facts around this topic, including:

0:57 Introduction to this episode and introducing Liv
3:30 What are values and why are they important?
9:14 How our values get shaped
12:21 General vs situational values
18:28 How working with values can sometimes bring up difficult emotions
22:02 Values as a basis for wellbeing, fulfilment and growth
23:34 How to gain clarity about our values
28:29 Differentiating our own values from those imposed by society/other people and how to deal with conflicting values
34:17 Other pitfalls and challenges with values
40:05 Values and flexibility
41:55 Values, strengths and flow
46:16 Liv's favourite resources on the topic of values
47:23 Where to find Liv and Conclusion

Liv's favourite resources on the topic:
Podcasts:
https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com
https://stevenbartlett.com/the-diary-of-a-ceo-podcast/
Book:
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/

Where to find Liv:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-oginska-dvm-mrcvs-pgcertsas-mapp-53b345200/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetgonereal/ and https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/humansavvy/
Website: https://behumansavvy.com

We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by donating towards a fundraising campaign in aid of a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

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5. Self-awareness - with Clive Elwood

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

The psychologist Carl Jung once said that “until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate”. In this episode we are taking a deeper dive and explore why knowing ourselves can be so powerful and how we may achieve a greater degree of self-awareness, so that we can be more in charge of our lives.

Our guest Clive Elwood is a specialist in small animal internal medicine as well as an executive coach and author of the book Leadership in Veterinary Medicine, and he has lots of insights, knowledge and experience to offer on the topic. In this conversation with host Petra Agthe we discuss many interesting aspects of self-awareness and related concepts, including:

0:57 Introduction to the episode and introducing Clive
2:59 Importance of self-leadership and self-awareness in leadership
7:50 Self-awareness, self-communication and self-compassion
12:31 The inner critic and self-compassion
15:20 Selves-awareness: looking beyond the one authentic self and allowing different identities and parts ourselves
19:17 Behavioural scripts: how to break out of habitual reactions
27:10 Loosening the grip on identity
30:16 How to increase self-awareness
35:43 Pitfalls and difficulties relating to self-awareness
37:20 A lesson from history
38:57 Where to find Clive and Conclusion

Clive's favourite books on the topic:

Victor E. Frankl (2004) Man's Search for Meaning. Random House Group.
Williams M , Penman D . (2011) Mindfulness: a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world . London : Piatkus.
Brené Brown (2015) Daring greatly : how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead. Penguin Life, London
Siegel, D. (2011) Mindsight : transform your brain with the science of kindness. New York: Oneworld Publications.
Van der Kolk, B. A. (2015) The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. New York, New York: Penguin Books.

Other resources you may be interested in:

Genpo Roshi A guided meditation through your interiors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n22a1Hf4rjk

Where to find Clive:
Website: https://trelliscoaching.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-frcvs-b7aba216/
Twitter: @cliveelwood
Clive's book Leadership in Veterinary Medicine: https://www.wiley.com/en-ie/Leadership+in+Veterinary+Medicine-p-9781119749769

We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by donating towards a fundraising campaign in aid of a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

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4. Performance and Wellbeing- with Dan Tipney

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Are you interested in how to deliver the best care for our patients and applying our clinical skills to the best of our ability? And would you like to know what our wellbeing has to do with it? Then you may want to listen to this conversation between host Petra Agthe and our guest Dan Tipney, who is an expert in human factors with experience in a variety of professions including sports, aviation, human healthcare and veterinary medicine. In this episode, Dan shares lots of interesting information all around the topic of delivering safe patient care - and about the fact that this can only be achieved, if we look adequately after our own physiological and psychological needs as individual and as teams.

Main points discussed in this episode:
0:57 Why our show is advertisement free
1:57 Introduction to this episode and introducing Dan
5:25 About the relationship between performance and wellbeing
10:51 Emotions, emotion regulation and how breathing techniques can help
28:30 Weakness or strength? The two ends of the extreme in the human factor discussion, and the effects of dehydration, insufficient rest and sleep.
36:51 Performance vs performing
39:47 Detachment from outcome
42:03 High performing veterinary teams
45:05 Where to find Dan, Conclusion and Preview

Dan's favourite resources on the topic:

The high performance podcast: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast
I am... with Jonny Wilkinson: https://i-am-with-jonny-wilkinson.simplecast.com/episodes
Brené Brown - Dare to Lead: https://brenebrown.com/hubs/dare-to-lead/

Other resources you may be interested in:

How breath-control can change your life- scientific review article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6137615/
Breathing exercise for stress: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/

Where to find Dan Tipney and VetLed:
https://www.vetled.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/vetledteam/
https://www.facebook.com/VetLedteam/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetled/

We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by donating towards a fundraising campaign in aid of a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-agthe-562bb65b

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-b7aba216/

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3. Time - with Karla Borland

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0100

Are you also struggling to find enough time to do all the things you need and want to do? You are certainly in good company as this is a phenomenon affecting most of us. And while there is no way to increase this finite resource, there are a few things that we can do to help us feel a little more in control. Our guest Karla Borland is a busy veterinary anaesthetist and competitive long-distance runner who has tried out a few things herself and is sharing her insights and experiences with host Petra Agthe.

Main points discussed in this episode:
0:56 Introduction to episode

4:30 Karla's busy schedule

7:47 Karla's 3 key principles: Awareness of mortality, prioritisation, saying no when needed

10:19 Importance of good communication, importance of sustainability and acceptance of imperfection

19:00 Karla's tips on scheduling, email inbox system and making good use of little time pockets; connection between time, energy and attention; perfectionism revisited

24:56 Importance of allowing time for recovery

31:59 How to avoid procrastination

33:23 Where to find Karla, Conclusion and Preview on next episode

Other resources you may be interested in:
Podcast with Oliver Burkman about time management: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/oliver-burkeman-456
Website Oliver Burkman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com
How to say no: https://www.verywellmind.com/say-no-to-people-making-demands-on-your-time-3145025
Reducing perfectionism: https://www.verywellmind.com/overcoming-perfectionism-how-to-work-past-perfectionism-3144700

Where to find Karla Borland:
Website: https://www.whatkarladid.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatkarladid/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatkarladid

We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by donating towards a fundraising campaign in aid of a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

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2. Energy - with Marie Holowaychuk

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0100

Join host Petra and our guest Marie Holowaychuk (Emergency and Critical Care Specialist, yoga and mindfulness teacher and coach) for an insightful discussion all around the topic of energy.

0:56 Introduction to episode and about Marie

6:00 Importance of energy regulation

8:07 About energy management and change

10:42 Interconnection of energy management with awareness, time management and boundary setting

12:56 Why the term 'balance' can sometimes be unhelpful

14:56 Importance of boundary setting

17:25 Marie personal challenges with energy regulation, the importance of self-compassion, the effects of age and mindfulness

23:13 Additional tips and tricks: about honesty, work-life compartmentalisation and seeing ourselves as important enough

31:46 What intention and values have to do with energy management

33:12 Why the feeling of guilt often gets in the way and what to do about it

35:05 Quick and easy bits: delegation, and making things more efficient or fun

37:20 Building the skill of energy management

Where to find Marie Holowaychuk:
On the web:
Website: https://marieholowaychuk.com/
Podcast: https://reviving-vet-med.castos.com/
YouTube Channel: https://marieholowaychuk.com/youtube

On social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMarieHolowaychuk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marieholowaychuk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarieholowaychuk/
Medium: https://drmarieholowaychuk.medium.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMHolowaychuk

How To Support Us:
We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by giving a donation towards a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-agthe-562bb65b

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-b7aba216/

Credits:
Music- Deep Ambience by Coma-Media, Pixabay; Images for Artwork- OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay

1. Attention - with Steph Sorrell

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100

Welcome to our very first episode with a guest! We are starting our podcast with a mini-series on the personal resources, which are essential for performance and wellbeing: attention, energy and time. We firmly belief that learning to manage these resources well is key to a sustainable and enjoyable work life- but of course this is not always easy and so we are inviting guests who can share their own insights and experiences around resource management.

Our first guest is Steph Sorrell, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine. Steph has also completed the level 5 Diploma in Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing and Mindfulness Champion training and is passionate about increasing the mental health in the veterinary profession.

Steph shares her own thoughts, insights and experiences about attention and attention control.

In this episode we discuss:

How controlling our attention can improve the work we do, how we feel and our ability to reflect on our activities
Ways in which attention has helped Steph to deal with her own personal and professional challenges
The way in which attention can help us to process our emotions
How we can learn to become more attentive

Where to find Steph Sorrell:
On the web:
https://themindfulvet.co.uk

On social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-sorrell-02bb85164/
https://www.instagram.com/themindfulvetuk/
https://www.facebook.com/mindfullivingvet

Tuesday evening sessions 8pm BST (together with Petra Agthe):
The live sessions are currently paused as we are working on a YouTube channel with on-demand recordings.

Other resources you may find interesting:
Podcasts on the topic of attention:
https://brenebrown.com/podcast/finding-focus-and-owning-your-attention/
https://drchatterjee.com/johann-hari-on-how-to-reclaim-your-attention/

Interesting books on the topic
https://amishi.com/books/peak-mind
https://stolenfocusbook.com

Want to start meditating? Here are some of our recommendations for meditation Apps:

Ten Percent Happier (Basic courses free, full version for subscription)
Insight timer (free)
UCLA Mindful (free)

Study about autopilot mentioned in the episode:
Killingsworth, M. and Gilbert, D. (2010). A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science, 330(6006), p.932.

How To Support Us:
We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by giving a donation towards a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-agthe-562bb65b

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-b7aba216/

Credits:
Music- Deep Ambience by Coma-Media, Pixabay; Images for Artwork- OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay

Prologue

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100

In this episode you can find out more about the podcast and its founders.
Contents include:

Brief summary of purpose of the show, its schedule and planned contents for future episodes.
Monica, Alison and Petra introduce themselves and discuss:
- Their professional and personal challenges to date, and the resulting insights and learning points
- Their main motivation for starting the podcast
- Which contents and topics are particularly important to them
- Who they would like the podcast to be for and what will be so special about this show

This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.

We value your feedback! Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to vetmindworks@gmail.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Want to find out more about our hosts ? Follow on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-agthe-562bb65b

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-b7aba216/

Credits:
Music- Deep Ambience by Coma-Media, Pixabay; Images for Artwork- OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay

Vet Mind Works Podcast

40. Disclosure Culture in Veterinary Teams - with Alex Harrison

39. Trust - with Stijn Niessen

38. Nonviolent Communication - with Dan Tipney and Jess Woolrich

37. Civility - with Helen Silver-MacMahon

36. The Power of Connection - with Julie Rosser

35. The Myth of Difficult People - with Phil Webb

34. Clinical Communication - with Helen Øvregaard

33. Active Listening - with Mark Turner

32. It's about the people, not the tech.... - with Victoria Johnson

31. Purpose, role models and making a difference

30. Vulnerability - with Megan Alderson

29. Schwartz rounds, coaching and creativity (*mentions of suicide*)

28. Antibiotics, Rabies and seizing opportunities

27. Brexit, COVID and tortoises - with Daniella Dos Santos and Clive Elwood

26. Inclusion and Diversity - with Georgina Sharman

25. Compassion - with Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis

24. Reframing - with Debbie Robinson

23. Self-motivation - with Lorien Waterer

22. Work-Life Balance - with Sarah Schofield

21. Petra ponders

20. Coping Strategies - with Rachel Bowron

19. Self-compassion for Imposter Syndrome

18. Self-Regulation - with Crina Dragu

17. About Courage - with Scott Kilpatrick

16. About being good enough - with Clive Elwood and Ruth Serlin

15. All about Shame - with Professor Luna Dolezal

14. Self-compassion - with Ali Lambie

13. Food and Nutrition - with Ela Law

12. Mindful Awareness - with Dr Carter Lebares

11. Confidence - with Rachael Paul

10. Job Diversification - with Andrew Ciccolini

9. Hobbies - with Alasdair Hotston Moore

8. Identity - with Ebony Escalona

7. Physiological Needs - with Dan Tipney

6. Values - with Liv Oginska

5. Self-awareness - with Clive Elwood

4. Performance and Wellbeing- with Dan Tipney

3. Time - with Karla Borland

2. Energy - with Marie Holowaychuk

1. Attention - with Steph Sorrell

Prologue

29. Schwartz rounds, coaching and creativity (mentions of suicide)