The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast

Ep. 106: Why I don’t want you to leave the veterinary profession - yet!

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200

There are some things I think everyone should do BEFORE they decide to leave veterinary medicine, or it’s very likely you’ll

Break your trust in yourself
Take your problems with you
Never fully close the loop
Miss out on maybe being able to stay and have the best time!

This episode is useful whether you want to stay or leave, because it will help you see the things you’ll need to do in order to gain clarity wither way.

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Ep. 105: Bad shift or bad profession?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200

I’m back from Scotland and a crazy week of shifts, and want to help you get a perspective on the way you see your job and the profession in general.

I’m also revealing an idea of how not only not to beat yourself up but actually give yourself the same grace you’d extend to anyone in your care, without feeling guilty (and the consequences of NOT doing this!)

I share something some of my coaching clients have said lately that might inspire you too!

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Ep 104: The top five qualities you need to be happy in Vet Med (and how to achieve them)

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

There are qualities you can build — no matter your age, your background, how long you've been in practice, or what your head has been telling you all these years — that will genuinely change how you experience every single day in VetMed. Not by fitting yourself into a square hole when you’re a round peach. But by becoming someone who can actually get the most out of a profession you care about, even when the system around you isn't perfect.

After 22 years in practice, a ton of coaching, and working with vets who are at every stage of burnout — I've landed on 5 qualities that make the difference between floating along and actually loving where you are.

I go through all 5 in this episode. What they actually mean in the day-to-day chaos of clinic life. Why most of us weren't taught them and struggle with them. And - why you absolutely can build them, even if right now you're like, yeah but that's just not me.

In this episode:

Why thriving in VetMed is not the same as being strong enough to put up with it
The two disclaimers I need you to hear before we get into the 5 qualities
Why neuroplasticity means it genuinely is never too late to change how you think and feel
All 5 qualities, what they look like in real clinic life, and how to actually start building them

Mentioned in this episode:

The 3-step evaluation process (mentioned in previous episodes)
Breathwork resources — Sam Harry's breathwork on YouTube, heart rate variability breathing
The quiz: https://gunilalifecoach.com/quiz.html — find out which quality to focus on first, and get a personalised guide

If you're in Scotland between the 23rd of May and the 8th of June — I want to meet you! Send me a message and let me know where you'll be.

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Ep. 103: Don’t own the owner’s decision with Dr. Amber Parks

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Sometimes I feel a bit crazy, all alone shouting from the rooftops about how we can feel SO MUCH BETTER in the veterinary profession when we learn to shift our own perspective. BUT: I’m alone no more!! Meet Dr. Amber Parks, who has been on the same journey as me, and is as honest and straightforward talking about it as I am.

She surprised me a few times during our conversation with her points of view and I cannot wait to share this with you!

We touch on the often deep resentment and defensiveness that burnout breeds, the impossible mental load of carrying every client's financial decision as your own responsibility, the negativity bias that makes vets remember every bad case and forget every win, and the disconnect between the gold-standard medicine taught in school and the messy, undiagnosed reality of clinical practice.

We also share opinions about how corporations manage practices, but I can’t write about it here (I might get banned) - you’ll have to have a listen!

Amber is funny and super smart so this conversation won’t bore you - you definitely won't be able to listen on 2x speed.

Dr. Ambers info:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.amberparks/
https://www.thestressandburnoutcoach.com/podcasts/stop-the-burnout-podcast
https://www.thestressandburnoutcoach.com/

Take the Quiz! What Archetype Vet are you right now: https://gunilalifecoach.com/quiz.html

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Ep. 102: It wasn’t your fault but…

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

There are times when we make a mistake, and then there are times when we or our patients are just unlucky.

If the consequences of that bad luck are negative, for example, if you did a procedure and there was a complication, then it’s NORMAL that we have a reaction to it.

If you have a great fear of anything going wrong, or you’re in the midst of one of those situations, then listen to this episode for a way to get through it with the least amount of anxiety and beating yourself over the head for no reason.

Take the Quiz! What Archetype Vet are you right now: https://gunilalifecoach.com/quiz.html

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Ep. 101: Get your facts straight: stop letting stories run your life as a vet

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Isn’t it funny how we’re so suspicious around scientific studies, and don’t just accept any pseudoscience crap anyone presents to us, but THEN, when it’s stories coming from our OWN brain, we just run with it?!

“I failed to examine it properly the first time”

“The owners would rather have someone else look at their pet”

“I’m too slow at this (bitch spey/dental/consults)”

In this episode 101 (!) of The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast I give you a structure to know if you’re just bs’ing yourself in the worst way, with tons of examples (and a few mistakes I made last week, so you can see you’re not alone).

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Ep. 100: A specific guided meditation for veterinary professionals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200

If you need something to feel calm, relaxed and confident after a stressful day (or any day in vet med!), then this episode is for you!

I am so excited to bring you this guided mediation designed specifically for veterinarians, supporting you in transforming your day/night.

You don't have to stress out over not knowing how to mediate, having too many unwanted thoughts popping into your head, or feeling like you're wasting your time.

Find a quiet place and sit down or lie down for this one. Take this micro moment to feel better, to intentionally create time and space to feel ease.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 99: The Path to enjoy being a veterinary surgeon

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200

We made it to 99! Let’s break down the three steps any vet needs to take to go from surviving to actually thriving — starting with two mindset shifts that sound simple but will genuinely change everything. And then I get into the structure: the two big areas you need to work on, and why most of us are doing it completely backwards.

Here's a little teaser: one of the steps is realising that you are not that special and I say that with full love 💛

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by where to even start — this one's for you.

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Ep. 98: Taking over someone else's sh*itshow

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200

You've just taken over a case. And what you're looking at… is a mess. Another vet's mess.

Maybe it's steroids and NSAIDs prescribed at the same time. Maybe it's antibiotics thrown at a dog with diarrhea just because. And the owners are convinced their vet is God, while you're standing there thinking — how on earth do I work with THIS?

In this episode I talk about what to do when you inherit a badly handled case — because there are two things you need to manage at once. How do you talk to the owners WITHOUT throwing the other vet under the bus, while still doing right by the animal? And how do you handle that frustration and powerlessness you're feeling inside?

Because here's the thing — you don't know the full story. You weren't in that consult room. You don't know what pressure the other vet was under, and you don't even know if what the owner is telling you is the truth, because stressed and upset people don’t tend to remember accurately.

I also share the exact phrases I use to change a treatment plan diplomatically, and how to keep your focus on the one question that actually matters: what is best for this pet, right now, with what I've got?

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Ep. 97: Should I take a break from vet med?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Hey! If you feel like quitting vet med, you might want to take a break first!

BUT - there are a few things about taking a break you need to know first, things I’ve learned from vets on a break, vets that have been on several breaks and come back, and also my own, 1 year long break.

It’s not necessarily what you expect!

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Ep. 96: But it shouldn’t happen like this

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Last week I had a case with a young cat that really upset me, because it wasn’t fair. How do we deal with the things that shouldn’t be happening, but do anyway? And when we get triggered like this, it can be hard to make sure we’re making the right decision, in the moment.

In this episode I explain the ONE THING that will make it easier for you to overcome any adversity - and as usual, it starts within you.

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Ep. 95: But is it happening RIGHT now?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100

There's always so much going on. Maybe you've got a complaint running and you can't stop thinking about what caused it and what the consequences are going to be.

Maybe someone in your family is or was sick, or you've got something else personal going on.

Or there's a problem with your rota, or you've got a surgery coming up you don't feel confident about and it worries you no end, or you're not sure about your last case, or a problem with your co-worker…

There's ALWAYS going to be something. But in this episode I want to show you that it's not really happening NOW, in this instant, and you have the power and control over whether you want to let it sap the energy out of you or learn to just deal with what's actually in front of you.

Link for our July Retreat: https://mailchi.mp/33bc0ff4af33/rechargereframeretreat2

Link to my Happy in Vet Med program: https://gunilalifecoach.com/happyvet

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Ep. 94: The REAL reason you’re exhausted from making decisions all day

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100

When you come home from a day of making decisions, it can feel like your brain is fried, and you can sometimes really struggle even just deciding what to have for dinner, right?

It makes sense, if you’ve had a lot of cases, but the REAL reason we feel worn out lies deeper than that.

I was talking to a vet about this, and I realise I actually very rarely feel like this now, and pondering on it I found out why! Listening to this episode you might have the “aha-moment” of the week, and it might just be your first step to addressing something you didn’t even realise you’re doing.

Check out the upcoming retreat

And my brand new website with all the info: www.gunilalifecoach.com

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep 93: Does mental health support have to be specifically for veterinarians?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Some of the most frequent online searches around veterinary mental health are “What online platforms offer mental health support specifically for veterinarians?”, or “Therapy services specifically for veterinary surgeons”, and I want to help you find what is best for you, specifically, right now, as a vet.

In this episode I also reiterate the importance of you knowing what’s best for YOU and what you need, as opposed to feeling obligated to do things a certain way. It takes courage and self awareness to trust yourself in these things, and I want you to feel supported.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 92: What’s limiting you right now?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100

When you think something often enough, you end up believing it.

Beliefs I hear often are: “I am not good with people”, “I am not experienced at xyz”, “It’s not working”, “I don’t know where to start”.

These beliefs are all LIMITING you from being a motivated, confident and joyful vet, and you want to be aware of them so you can challenge them.

Listen to this week's episode so you can find out how to spot them, and my method to overcome them.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 91: Uncommit and recover your freedom

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Sometimes we get really weighed down by things we wish were different in the clinic: Management, work flow, pet owners … And it is EXHAUSTING trying to change things that are out of our control.

Learn in this episode how to let go, uncommit and almost miraculously recover your motivation and joy in the veterinary clinic without changing anything else.

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Ep. 90: What will REALLY bring your motivation back.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100

If you want to feel motivated going to work, there are a few things you can start with right now.

Feeling unmotivated once in a while is normal, but if going to work every day is a drag, listen in and hear what can really turn this around.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep 89: You’re not behind

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100

I bet when you were a student you always felt behind: Schedule, notes, your peers, timewise…

There are so many areas where we STILL feel behind, all the time, in vet med, and in this episode I want to help you find out where you’re feeling this, why it happens, and why you absolutely don’t NEED to feel behind, in anything, ever!

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Ep. 88 The five things I wish I had known before becoming a vet

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100

This episode is for vet students, new grads AND seasoned vets like myself.

Because this is awesome information if you haven’t started out yet, if you’re in the middle of it, or if you’re barely holding on later in your career.

These are but FIVE things I wish I had known before becoming a veterinarian; there are more but if you can manage these 5 then you’re definitely much better off than most vets!

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 87: Us vs Them

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100

There is a danger lurking right now in the world in general, and in the veterinary profession.

We are splitting up. We are disconnecting from each other.

It’s an US vs THEM scenario, and sometimes we see this with vets vs owners.

In this episode I explain why it might happen, why it’s so detrimental, and how to get back to being on the same page.

It’s vital that humanity as a whole stay connected, also for everyone involved in the veterinary community.

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Ep. 86: Living in the future

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100

I want you to be aware of a trap we tend to fall into as humans, and as vets we’re even more prone to it.

It’s a trap that keep us forever in a spin we can’t get out of; a spin that keeps us busy and incapable of ever reaching happiness and fulfillment, as vets, and as humans.

Tune into this episode, and see if you can recognise where you’re at in this story.

Link to Happy in Vet Med Course:

https://gunilalifecoach.kit.com/products/happy-in-vet-med-12-weeks-self-study-cou

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Ep. 85: Creating safety for yourself

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100

The world can be a scary place sometimes, and the veterinary profession is not exempt. Most of the time, however, our fear isn’t really based on something actually happening, right now, but more around the IDEA of it.

Whether it’s Trump trying his seemingly best to start a (few) world war(s), or you’re about to do a bitch spey on a fat labrador, it can feel scary and out of control.

In this episode I want you to learn how to create safety in your own body, so you don’t have to live constantly scared and anxious - because apart from the health consequences of having adrenaline and cortisol playing catch in your body 24/7, it’s just not much FUN.

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Ep. 84: How inadequate are you?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Let’s start out 2026 strong, getting rid of ANY feeling of inadequacy you may feel around being a vet

A lot of us just take some cases and use them against ourselves as proof that we’re inadequate, that we’re not good enough, basically a bit useless as vets (especially compared to others).

I want you to listen to these two cases I bring today, and see where you may be doing the same thing, feeling inadequate for really no reason at all!

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Ep. 83: Feel calmer, happier and back in control in a few minutes

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Happy New Year!

In this last episode of 2025 I want to share an extremely powerful process to feel instantly calmer, happier and more in control, no matter where you are and what’s going on.

Whenever I do this on myself or with my clients, there’s always an immediate shift.

Warning: This is not an episode you can do while driving, cleaning or cooking, sorry! You’ve gotta sit your butt down. The process starts 7 minutes in, in case you want to jump straight to it once you know what it’s about.

Enjoy, and have an amazing end to 2025!!

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Ep. 82: Boundaries, truths and lies, expectations: Live from Happy in Vet Med

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:

Have a peek into the live sessions from my 12 week course!

I have edited out the participant’s part to respect their privacy, so you will hear me coach intensely on everything they brought me.

This is a summary from two of the calls, and very intense as it is me non stop coaching and teaching. I also ask questions, and these are questions you can use for yourself, to get more clarity on your life and your why’s.

Let me know what you think!! Fill out my little podcast questionnaire, and I will adapt to whatever you all want most of.

HEADS UP: My prices are going up on the 25th December, so if you were thinking of joining my course or my coaching, now is a good time.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign - this is it!

In order to sign up for my coaching (either 3 months, or now you can choose a years package) at the reduced price, you can book a consult with me before the 25th (if it's impossible due to Holidays then BOOK the call now for later and just choose any date before the 31st December):

https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

My signature course, Happy in Vet Med is going up from 199 dollars (which was the beta version price), to 499 dollars. You can sign up for that any time from now until the 25th December:

https://gunilalifecoach.kit.com/products/happy-in-vet-med-12-weeks-self-study-cou

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Ep. 81: 6 very important points: “should” you?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

After this week of nights and coaching I’ve realised there are 6 very important points you need to know if you work in vet med, most around the word “Should”.

Here’s the list of all 6, that I encourage you to have behind your ear/on your phone. I elaborate on them in this episode but remember this check list:

1: “I should know this” No you SHOULDN’T. Don’t make it mean anything about you.

2: “I should be able to resolve this on my own”. No. Be willing to be vulnerable, and show your weakness.

3: “I shouldn’t feel like this”. Yes you should. Vet med gives us a WHOLE range of emotions, none of them are inherently bad unless YOU think so.

4: “There should be THE right decision and I don’t know which one. And I should know”. There is no THE.

5: Trust your gut. Not the text book. Most pets haven’t read the text books.

6: “It went wrong” Did it? Remember to evaluate PROPERLY.

Go check out the course! Right here

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Ep. 80: Vet or murderer?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

An upcoming euthanasia triggered the local community and my client was in for a sh*t storm.

What happens when animals are disneyfied, and suddenly you’re Cruella Deville???

Vet Med can be very challenging sometimes. But it doesn’t have to mean the end of the world for you.

You have power. You have control over HOW you want to take it all.

Listen to this week’s podcast, where the worst case scenario happened, and I talk about how my client faced it.

I also talk about the BEST Christmas gift you can spoil yourself with this year.

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Ep 79: The most powerful (and simple) exercise that will change your life.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Sometimes we’re stuck in a grind we don’t seem to be able to get out of, and when we look around us it can be hard not to feel resentment towards the people that seem to just sail happily through life.

WHAT HAVE THEY GOT that you don’t? WHY is it so hard for you, and not for others?

I have come to a conclusion, and a simple way for you to get closer to the kind of life you want to live, in and out of practice.

STOP the anxiety and fear, and all the worrying before and after work, in its tracks with this incredibly powerful exercise, that WILL WORK if you do it consistently, and with your heart.

In this episode I’ll also tell you about my “Pretty Woman” experience, a movie-like encounter that made me change the way I see things, so you can see the result of doing this work.

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Ep. 78: How to start again in veterinary practice (and live to tell the tale)

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Going back to vet med after a break, or moving to a new clinic, can be scary and overwhelming.

This is especially true if you have been burnt out before, and have a history of not being able to set boundaries. The fears around being sucked into an unhealthy work routine (again!) are real.

I’ve coached a lot of vets recently with these issues, and I want to share the tips and tools I found useful for them.

I created a manual to be the pillar upon which you can lean to support yourself in this time of change, and this episode sums up everything I teach. For the full and detailed manual with worksheets and a bonus video you can click here and buy it (it’s 5.99$).

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Ep. 77: Are you REALLY prepared to be a vet?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100

You come out of vet school with a Netflix library worth of veterinary knowledge. But this doesn’t make you fully prepared to be a vet!

Why not? Listen in and learn what you’re likely missing, and why it can be SO HARD to be a vet, even when you think you know a lot and SHOULD feel prepared and ready to deal with anything.

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Ep. 76: Start with number one.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Sometimes it may feel overwhelming and hopeless to make any changes in this profession.

Or maybe you feel a bit miffed because why do YOU have to work on your mental health, instead of the profession changing to something more sustainable?

Don’t let these thoughts overwhelm you and be in your way of a fantastic life in and out of vet med!

Achieving mental and emotional mastery is the KEY to making any changes, and you’ll be surprised at how much things can change once YOU are calm, grounded and self aware.

In this episode I give real life examples of changes that needed to happen, and how it can be approached in a way that increases the probability of success dramatically, AND you don’t burn yourself out fighting for these things.

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Ep. 75: Why perfectionism will make you a worse vet.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100

You may know intellectually that no one is perfect.

But your brain may be pushing perfectionism on you without you even realising it.

This episode is a teaching from my 12 week course “Happy in Vet Med”, and I’m sharing it because it is so important you are aware of this, I don’t want to teach it just to the vets in my course.

Perfectionism will CRIPPLE you, and make you have an awful time.

Learn why, and use this episode to catch yourself when you’re doing it, so you can become free of this tendency.

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Ep. 74: Boundaries with stabilizers

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

You’re not a whole person, really, if you don’t know where other people end and YOU start.

Boundaries are ESSENTIAL for this, for you to have a solid identity, minimal stress and zero resentment towards others.

In this episode I want to share the latest insights regarding boundaries in veterinary life from my coaching programme so you can learn along.

More tools and tips to have under your belt so you can enjoy vet med standing solidly on your feet and stop worrying about what will happen if you say no, and uphold your boundaries with zero drama

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Ep. 73: Experience - but with intention

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200

“I’m not experienced enough".

This is such a vague statement, because - enough for what?

When ARE you experienced enough?

How many procedures do you need to do to be experienced “enough”? Why?

When I coach vets I so often see them being thrown around by random thoughts, and they react without any INTENTION behind their actions.

It’s like saying “I should really lose some weight”. Ok, why exactly? How much? What are 3 things you can start doing right now?

Or “I need more money”

VAGUE statements will give you VAGUE results, and an unsatisfying life.

This episode gives you a lot of examples of where we trip ourselves up and stay stuck because we lack intention behind our actions, and also burn ourselves out because of vague statements like “I need to study more”.

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Ep. 72: How do I speak to myself when I wasn’t excellent?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Even when a patient’s outcome is good, we can still find causes to beat ourselves up: “I didn’t diagnose it quick enough”, “It should have been me saving it”, “Why didn’t I think of that” can be thoughts that quickly send us spinning out in shame, guilt or self loathing,

And if the patient DIES?!?!? Then it’s a whole new level of thoughts and emotions raining down.

In this week's episode, we look at different outcomes and different processes our brains follow in each case.

Listen and find out where YOUR brain normally trips you up!

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Ep. 71: Toxic workplace? My 5 tools to create safety for yourself.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Creating a safe workplace is important for leaders, managers and clinic owners - but what if YOU are the employee and you’re stuck in a toxic workplace??

Not feeling respected, someone belittling you, management not firing rude clients, colleagues gossiping non stop; you might not feel safe at all!

You need to take care of yourself first and foremost, and in this episode I give you my top 5 tools to make sure you know when someone is gaslighting you, when it’s time to get out of there, and how you can trust yourself.

DON’T stay in a place that’s bringing you down! Just like we know we should leave a toxic relationship, you need to make sure you don’t stay somewhere that makes you forget what an amazing human you are.

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Ep. 70: Staying in your lane

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Vets are so caring, so resourceful and want to fix everyone and everything.

But when do these abilities become a weight around our neck, and cause exhaustion, burn out, overwhelm and resentment?

Just because you CAN, or you are the one THERE, doesn’t mean you HAVE to.

In this episode, learn the benefits of knowing exactly what your lane is, and how to stay in it (and still be a nice, kind and helpful human being).

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Ep. 69: I don’t want to let them down

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

How often do you go out of your way in order to not let your colleagues, boss, family or friends down??

Notice how often you let YOURSELF down doing this, and end up feeling tired, burnt out and resentful towards the others that shouldn’t have asked you to do that thing in the first place!

Moment of truth: YOU are in charge of that, not them.

Tune into this episode to learn how this shows up in the life of so many vets I coach, and how you can overcome it.

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Ep. 68: I’ll be happy when …

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

It’s such a dream come true getting into vet school, that we believe we will be happy FOREVER. But then it wears off, and we shift to thinking we’ll be happy when we graduate as vets. But that happiness doesn’t last either!!

In this episode we explore what YOUR current “I’ll be happy when…” is.

Because if you don’t have self awareness around this, you’ll forever be chasing the carrot on the stick!!

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Ep. 67: How to live without regrets - in and out of the veterinary clinic?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Are you living your best life in and out of the clinic?? In a way that will leave you smiling on your death bed?

My brother’s sudden passing made me reflect upon my priorities again - and I did some adjustments.

What are your priorities in life and are you living in alignment with them?

In this episode of the podcast I’m sharing the 3 necessary steps to living a life with no (or few) regrets, and why it’s important that you start RIGHT MEOW!

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Ep. 66: 5 solid tips to enjoying your consults

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Stressed about consults? You’re not alone.

It’s one of the main issues I work with my clients on, and it used to be an issue for me as well!

In this episode, I share my 5 top solid tips to fully enjoy your consults, from even before you ask them in, to the end of the consult.

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Ep. 65: Be aware of the adrenaline rush

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Ever wondered why your brain WILL NOT STOP with the spinning

Or why you seem unable to say no to extra shifts?

Why it’s so hard to relax and enjoy the simple things?

You might be addicted to adrenaline, and you don’t even know it.

I know for sure I was, and it would have been great to know back then! Just as it would have been amazing to know the signs, and what to do about it.

Listen to this episode to find out what it is, why it’s so detrimental and what to do about it.

Link for info and sign up to my course: "Happy in Vet Med" starting the 1st September

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Ep. 64: Healing without perfect

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200

How much do you beat yourself up for not being able to HEAL your patients 100%?

When we can’t reach a complete diagnosis, or achieve 10/10 analgesia, or find the perfect treatment, self-doubt and impostor syndrome kicks in.

In this episode I want you to understand why healing doesn’t have to be perfect, and why it’s important to lower your expectations in order to be able to heal what can be healed.

It’s vital you don’t let yourself get burnt out and overwhelmed because you’re trying to reach an ideal that’s just that - an ideal.

Link to my September programme: https://gunilalifecoach.kit.com/products/happy-in-vet-med-a-12-week-course

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Ep. 63: How to: My 12 step process to becoming an invincible veterinarian (start here)

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0200

When I first published my upcoming course, a subscriber reached out to me to say she was so happy she could sign up for a systematized way of applying everything she’s learned from me through the podcast, newsletters and so on.

And it struck me I’ve actually done you all a bit of a disservice by not giving you a clear guide to how to work on yourselves step by step.

I just write and record what comes to me, but I can see it’s a bit overwhelming and messy!

HERE I’ve summed up the 12 steps I am going to teach in depth in my upcoming course.

So now you have no excuses! By the end of 2025 you can have it all together and be excited about vet med, or know exactly what you want to do instead!

Here is the cheat sheet with the podcast episodes relevant to each subject:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHfgxxY2ntRtyPaJJTVexUPQa_UaqJGQjxHzU3-Asu8/edit?usp=sharing

Want my full support for each step? Then sign up for the programme starting in September:

https://gunilalifecoach.kit.com/products/happy-in-vet-med-a-12-week-course

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Ep. 62: What I learned from switching my brother off life support

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0200

3 weeks ago my brother went into cardiac arrest, and what followed changed my life.

It was a roller coaster I learned 6 big things from, that I want you all to learn with me, because it can radically change how you see and experience vet med, and how you yourself can deal with difficult situations in your life.

Why I’m so grateful and how important it is to help pet owners to feel that way.
How much pet owners will not understand when they’re in a crisis and how you can help them.
How to stop putting so much pressure on yourself as a vet, and why honesty and humility is so important.
Accepting people react differently: how a crisis affects us in various ways.
How to accept harsh reality, why it’s so important and how it’s NOT giving up
What makes us SO DAMN LUCKY as vets, that doctors don’t have access to.

https://gunilalifecoach.kit.com/products/happy-in-vet-med-a-12-week-course

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Ep 61: A loooong complaint JUST about me - here’s how I handled it

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Last week of night shifts was a CHALLENGING one, and on top of everything I got a complaint!!

A lot went through my head when I read the (long) complaint, and a lot of emotions too 🫣.

In this episode I take you through my process of receiving and dealing with a complaint, and:

WHY it is so hard to handle
The two main ways it can go
All the different factors that play in
How surprised I was - and what it made me realise

Listen now BEFORE you get a complaint, or if you’re in the midst of dealing with one you can find support in listening to MY struggles.

Link to my course:
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Ep. 60: Don’t add to the suffering!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

What has my daughters peritonitis, WW3 and vets leaving a practice got to do with each other?

They are all out of our control!!

When things like these happen, it’s easy to get caught in a spiral of stress, anxiety and hopelessness, because we can’t do anything about them.

We feel powerless and frustrated, and resentful because it’s happening.

In this episode I show you how you can weather even the strongest shitstorm as long as you know how to manage your mind.

Human life is never a walk on roses, but you don’t have to add to the suffering by getting swallowed up by horror scenarios and undesirable outcomes gifted to you by your … brain!

Link to my 12 week course, "Happy in Vet Med":

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Ep. 59: Coming back from “I’ve messed up my whole life”. Interview with Sarah Garven, Scottish veterinarian and personal/career coach.

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Sarah burnt out in 2004 and left vet med after having tried several modalities of veterinary practice.

Since being a new grad she never felt she got a handle on it, and deeply believed she had to be right all the time in order to be a “good vet”. Like many of us (most?!?), she just didn’t feel she knew what she was doing most of the time, and it took its toll.

After a 12 year break she realised she wanted to get back to being a veterinarian, and despite a lot of fear and self doubt she did so, with great success.

So successful in fact, that she not only fully enjoys working as a GP, but also started coaching others that feel stagnant in their life and career.

Join our conversation where you’ll learn why messing up your life might not be the worst thing, that your degree is never wasted, and that you can ALWAYS take a break from vet med and come back stronger than ever.

Links:

Website: https://www.sarahgarvencoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sarahgarvencoaching/

linkedin.com/in/sarah-garven-1ba16a126

https://www.facebook.com/sarahgarvencoaching/

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 58: When enough is never enough

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Do you struggle with a constant feeling of not doing enough?

Maybe you don’t feel you’re doing enough for your patients?

Or enough for your family? Or working hard enough? Or people might think you’re not doing enough?

From vet school we’re used to being constantly busy and at the same time feeling bad for not studying enough (Don’t tell me you ever felt you couldn’t have studied just a BIT more).

Taking this habit into the real world can lead to constant anxiety and stress, and ultimately burnout, because we’re constantly feeling we’re not doing enough.

In this episode I take you through how this manifests, why it happens to us, and the tools to learn to decide WHEN is enough enough, and how to implement so you can leave on time and relax without constantly feeling bad.

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Ep. 57: Truth delivered kindly. Interview with Koryn Greenspan, grief counsellor

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Why is it that so many owners have a bad experience at the vet around the passing of their pets, and end up putting in a complaint or sharing their frustration on the internet?

You may think owners get mad because we were not good enough to save their pets.

Think again.

Owners get hurt and frustrated when we fail to lead them through the hardest part of the journey with their pets.

And it’s our responsibility to be able to do this.

Luckily, you’ve got help in this episode!

Koryn is a Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist and the founder of The Parted Paw, a professional pet loss and bereavement service.

In this conversation we discuss both sides of the coin: Vet vs Owner, and talk about how we can best support the owners so they DON’T end up having a horrible experience at our clinic.

Listen in and think about where you might be doing some of these things, and what you would like to change.

It’s not just about “being nice” to the pet owners. It also saves YOU a lot of time if you can tune in to the situation and be the human being they need in the moment.

Links:
https://www.thepartedpaw.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/koryn/

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 56: How to get over rejection

Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

How do you deal with being rejected?

Head high, a shrug, and on to the next thing?

Or do you get upset, retreat and struggle to move on?

Whether you’re putting yourself out there for a new job, a promotion or even a new partner, rejection can give us a blow that leaves us incapable of getting up again.

In this episode I go through why it is completely normal to struggle with rejection, and the three best ways to overcome it!

Links to retreats:

Spain:

https://retreatforfemalevetsdk2025.my.canva.site/retreat-vets-spain-sept

Denmark:

https://retreatforfemalevetsdk2025.my.canva.site/

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 55: DO something

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

If you work in Vet Med, then you can’t sit around and wait for things to get better - for you to magically FEEL better.

The time to do something is now, and in this episode I explain why.

I recommend listening to episode 53 (my interview with Ceri Lewis “When your brain tries to kill you”) first.

Don’t wait to see the edge on the horizon - prevent it from happening in the first place.

You don’t know when it could happen to you, as Ceri so clearly explained to us.

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Ep. 54: Should you stay or should you go?

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

One of the things that wear us out the most is being stuck in confusion and indecision.

Should I stay or leave this job? Should I even stay in vet med?

The reason it's so hard to make a decision is because deep down we're afraid of change. We're also afraid of regretting our decision, in case we didn't make "the right one”

In this episode I take you through the process that will clear things up for you, and enable you to make the best decision for you right now.

Bonus: You can apply this process to ANYTHING, also relationships.

Check out this years retreats:

Denmark in June: https://retreatforfemalevetsdk2025.my.canva.site/
Spain in September: https://retreatforfemalevetsdk2025.my.canva.site/retreat-vets-spain-sept

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Ep. 53: Interview with Ceri Lewis: When your brain tries to kill you - the episode that could save your life.

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

How do you get back from rock bottom twice in your veterinary life?

How do you even HIT rock bottom twice?

As a veterinarian, we know that we have a much higher suicide rate than other professions, and we intellectually kind of “get” it.

But how do you know that YOU suddenly are at risk? What are the thoughts and feelings to look out for - how can you catch it in time?

Where do you turn for help - and how do you help yourself?

Ceri Lewis is a veterinary surgeon and mum of 3 that has been to the edge and back twice in her life. She very generously shares her story so we can learn from it, and inspire us to practice more self awareness, self compassion, and seek help in time.

Listen to this episode to learn about the signs that you might be dangerously near a cliff, and how to pull yourself back in time.

It might just save your life.

https://helpline.vetlife.org.uk/ is the organisation Ceri refers to. You can email and/or phone them anytime.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 52: How to get things done

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200

People always ask me how I get so much done and my first thought is always “huh? I don’t do that much, do I really?”.

But YES, I DO, and I think it’s time I share how I get things done with almost no stress (I can’t say zero stress, I’m still human).

When we’re wanting to do things in our lives such as:

Work out/do yoga/other physical activity during the week
Meal prep
Finish work on time
Write a book
Set up a side business
Spend more time with our kids
Stop checking emails before bed

And we end up beating ourselves up because the week flies by and we got NOTHING of it done, AGAIN, there are 3 main reasons for this.

In this podcast I go through these 3 reasons so you can understand WHY this is a struggle for you, and I’ll walk you through a mindset shift so you can get started on organizing your life in a sustainable way that works for YOU.

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Email me for more info on the retreats: gunila@gunilalifecoach.com

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Ep. 51: How to know if you’re in burnout.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Spoiler alert: It’s much easier to realise once you’re OUT of it and can look back.

So from that place, I want to give you the 11 top clues that I wish I had paid attention to when I was in burnout, so I could have gotten out earlier.

Have a listen, and pay attention to the “Ooops I do this all the time!”

If there are more than a few, you want to do an audit of your life.

Ask your loved ones what they think about these clues. And be open to getting some help to see what you’re not seeing.

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Ep. 50: The biggest time consumers of them all

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Do you feel you’re in a toxic treadmill of constant things to do that never ends?

Do the words “I’ll just quickly …” or “I’m quite busy …” or “I can’t right now, I’ve got a lot to do…” pass your lips more often than not?

Do you sometimes dream of having just a LITTLE accident or a “harmless coma” so you can STOP for a second and just lie down with no negative consequences?

Then you’re likely living like I was when I was on top of my burnout and you are going to want to listen to this episode where I reveal the BIGGEST TIME CONSUMERS you’re are likely not even aware off, and the ONE condition to overcome them.

Tune in now, and learn from my mistakes (please don’t let my blood and sweat be in vain 😁)

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Ep. 49: Interview with Alexandre Contreras: Find your why and never stagnate.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Ever felt like you are trapped and stagnating in vet med?

Well Alex hasn’t, because through his 20 year career as a Miami veterinary technician he has kept challenging himself and found innovative ways to grow in every way.

Being an entrepreneur as well in this field is no joke, and we can learn a lot from how he managed not to burn out.

Listen to our conversation around how he managed to stay and enjoy working at the same Veterinary Hospital for 10 years - tips for leaders in the industry as well.

Learn how not to get stuck at a clinic that doesn’t value or appreciate you, and how to come back to your why so you never lose your North Star.

He is funny, inspiring and has a passion that will suck you in!!

Find Alex on social media:

@dogapy

@Kliptrio

@pettriocharity

And the websites for his product and charity:

www.kliptrio.com

www.pettriocharity.org

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep: 48: We have not evolved quickly enough

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200

You may think you should be better at coping with vet med. I’m here to tell you you shouldn’t, and exactly why.

Ever heard about Urlugaledinna? Me neither, but in this episode you’ll find out who he is and why it’s important. Also the two things that happened 30 years ago that changed the playing field in vet med to an extent no one could have prepared us for.

And finally, my 3 top tips to adapt to this fair new world. If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to subscribe and write a review as it really helps!

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 47: How to overcome your past

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Ever experienced this? You:

had a bad experience with a client yesterday, and today you wake up full of dread and anxious about going to work
had a bad bleed during a bitch spey and now you panic every time you see a spey on your op list
worked in a toxic environment and now you feel defensive and resentful towards vet med even if you’re currently workingin a nicer place

Our past experiences can serve as a guide for the future, but often it ends up being in the way of our current reality.

How can you make a clean slate of each day, and not let your past define you?

Learn how, and what “toxic nuts signal” means, in this episode.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep 46. Success in vet med: it’s not what you think.

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100

There will come a point in your life when you look back and suddenly think “Am I successful?”

Likely - your brain will say “no”.

It will compare you to other people, and find you lacking.

Success is not as clear cut as we might think.

It’s not necessarily fancy specializations, lots of money or meeting the queen.

In this episode of The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast you’ll learn how NOT to define success, and how to get exactly to what YOUR version of success is.

Success can come at a cost - make sure you know yours.

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Ep. 45: When you’re also the victim

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Vet Med is no dance on roses.

It’s incredibly rewarding. We make a huge difference to a LOT of animals and their owners.

AND - when things go wrong, they can REALLY go wrong.

There are more victims than may meet the eye, and you want to be prepared.

Tune in to learn the 3 things you might not know yet, that can make the difference of breaking or making it in the world of veterinary medicine

Virtual Conference I attended where Sydney Dekker gave a keynote:

Veterinary Human Factors Conference 2025, with VetLed

Books mentioned:

Second Victim by Sydney Dekker
The Body keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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Ep. 44: I wish I didn’t react like that

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Getting a message from work, or a dreaded email from the Royal College can make our anxiety shoot through the roof in seconds.

Is it WRONG to feel anxious and defensive about messages that we didn’t really want to receive?

And how can we avoid pulling an all nighter ruminating over it, contemplating worst case scenarios?

This episode will help you react in a way that doesn’t make the unwanted message even worse, so you can make the most of your time off work, even when it invades your head out of hours.

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Ep. 43: Say your opinion and don’t play small

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100

How significant are you?

When you play small and fail to say what you really want, and stand up for yourself, you become insignificant.

When you’re insignificant, your patients lose out on your valuable insight and opinions.

The people that surround you don’t get the real version of you.

It may seem you’re being humble, but in reality there’s something else behind it.

In this episode I take you through examples of when we do this, the consequences, why we do it and the ways to stop doing it.

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Ep. 42: What if you’re wrong?

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100

I opened the kennel and the dog face planted on my trainers. Oops.

We had had a busy ER shift and I had finally gotten around to check on this impatient: A labrador that had been referred for out of hours analgesia and fluids because of abdominal pain.

Now it had suddenly become a neuro case and I was panicking.

I called the owners, called the referral centers and managed to get her in for an emergency neuro referral next morning.

Only for her to jump out with a waggy tail next morning to greet the owners when they came to pick her up…

Annoying, right? I may have been wrong!

Actually… I have been wrong a LOT!

I used to:

Say to owners either operate or pts any stomach torsion
Treat FLUTD cats with convenia
Happily hand out antibiotics without a second thought
Treat shock with a “healthy dose” of dexametasone
…

What happens when we’re wrong? Are we bad vets?

In this episode of the podcast I share my wrong stories with you and point out how we WILL be wrong over and over in vet med because of the profession we’re in.

You CANNOT be happy in vet med if being wrong defeats you.

What do YOU make it mean about you when you’re wrong?

And how can you be HAPPY about being wrong, and learn from it??

I refer to the book “Think again” by Adam Grant - an absolute gem to help you stay curious as opposed to getting stuck in “we’ve always done it like this” or “I should have known… ergo I’m a bad vet”.

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Episode 41: Living the life YOU want TO LIVE

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Two vets at completely different points in their lives - one burnt out after 10 years in practice and wanting to leave at all costs but staying because it’s the thing everyone expects.

The other one absolutely loving life, has re-ignited her passion for veterinary medicine and feels like she’s finally living the exact life SHE wants to live.

How do you get from one spectrum of this scale to the other?

I will tell you the (not so hidden) secret in this episode.

There are specific steps to get out of burnout and falling in love with vet med again, but in reality you JUST need to take the first one. Tune in to learn which one it is!

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Ep. 40: Pets vs Babies - a NICU nurse reveals how to cope when the stakes are high

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Ever thought you couldn’t cope in vet med?

Between being understaffed, having patients coming in with no warning, upset and frustrated pet parents…

Now imagine doing the same job, but with teeny premature babies!

One of my best friends Silvia Correa is an experienced nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Liverpool.
Today we sat down and discussed how it’s possible to cope, improve AND love your job when the stakes are as high as they possibly can be.

Silvia is a goldmine of tips and tricks, and since she’s worked in veterinary clinics as well before becoming a human nurse she has a UNIQUE perspective we can learn so much from.

This episode is LOADED with nuggets useful for both the people on the floor of a busy clinic, but also for the managers that may be struggling managing a stressed and disgruntled team.

Please enjoy this episode, ideally as much as I enjoyed speaking to Silvia (also - you’ll never hear a Spanish/Liverpool mixed accent as hers anywhere else!)

App mentioned: https://www.eolasmedical.com/get-the-app

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Ep. 39: How to become more confident

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

When you lack self confidence, life is so much harder!

You struggle with feedback
You worry about what other people think about you
Self doubt constantly creeps up and spoils your day.
Doing new things becomes too scary, and you beat yourself up when you don’t get it right the first time (which makes it really hard to get good at some things in the clinic!)

In this episode I’ll teach you:

The different types of confidence and why it’s important to know
What self confidence is, exactly (and what it’s NOT)
The top 4 tools to become a self confident human who enjoys life and doesn’t let failures get them down

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Ep. 38: How to overcome a mistake

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Making a mistake is never fun, no matter how big or small.

You can NOT 100% avoid making mistakes in this profession, because we’re doing new things everyday, often in a rush and with different people.

So what can you do WHEN you mess up and the worst case scenario comes true? 10 times overdosed? Dog swallowed ET tube?

In this episode I want to share with you the top tips for getting through a mistake in the best way possible, so you can get through it and to the other side of it.

Tune in now and lose your fear of making mistakes!

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Ep. 37: The 3 things you MUST do to get your motivation back

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Why do some people seem to be so motivated, and I just feel like staying in bed and not going to work again? Or at least THIS work?

There are SO many reasons to feel unmotivated in vet med - but also so many to STAY motivated!

In this episode I share with you the THREE steps you can take in order to feel motivated again.

You don’t HAVE to stay motivated in vet med - but it is not much FUN going through life unmotivated.

Make 2025 the year you find your mojo!

Tune in now and don’t let another minute pass feeling dread going to work

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Ep. 36: Let them be wrong about you

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

My client left her job and was STILL obsessed with her manager's opinion of her.

Why do we get so worked up when we’re unfairly judged?

And why does other people’s opinion matter so much to us?

Working in vet med it can be REALLY challenging, because when clients are wrong about us we feel our identity as a decent vet is threatened.

And when a colleague or manager has the wrong opinion us - it gets taken to a whole new level.

Tune in to this episode to learn the why AND how we can overcome and … let them be wrong.

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Ep. 35: Live coaching on the go!

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Vicky is a vet nurse struggling to find time for everything out of work.

She jumped on the opportunity as an email subscriber to get an hour of intensive coaching!

In this podcast episode you’ll get an idea of how you can get coached if it’s the first time you’ve ever met me, and how much clarity you can get in your life just in one session.

Because it’s NEVER just about getting stuff done.

It’s also how we keep promises to other people but not to ourselves.

And how we beat ourselves up when we don’t live up to our own crazy standards.

Tune in and find out how everyone else are NOT as put together as they seem.

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Ep. 34: Do you struggle telling the pet owners the price?

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100

You’re on your shift.

A patient comes in.

You take a thorough history, you examine, and you think about a plan of actions.

And now …. You have to give the pet owner an estimate of how much it’s going to cost them!

If you struggle, and end up doing some of these things:

Underestimate to make sure they approve
Judge their appearance and try to guesstimate how much they can pay
Not charging or undercharging for some of the services
Getting anxiety around price conversations with pet owners
Worry what they might think of you
Doubting whether you’re good enough to charge “so much”

Then tune in to this episode and learn about:

The 3 top reasons this might be happening for you
Why this happen to so many of us
The consequences if it keeps happening, and
What to do instead.

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Ep. 33: This job is a prison

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Do you feel trapped in vet med?

Are you dreading the start of the week, wishing you could do ANYTHING else than working in a clinic?

Have you half heartedly tried to look around for something else but -

1) there doesn’t seem to be opportunities for you out there or

2) you do NOT have the energy or enthusiasm to make plans and really go for it?

A vet reached out to me about this, and ended the message with “this job feels like a prison”.

This is NOT what I want for you, my friend in vet med ❤️

Whether you’re so desperate as this vet, or you’re just slightly dissatisfied with your current job, you should have a listen to this episode.

Because we only have one life.

You have a TON of options in and out of vet med to be as happy as Larry.

You just need to be able to cut through the c**p, and in this episode I help you shake it off!

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Ep. 32: Overwhelm in the veterinary clinic 2.0

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Overwhelmed in the veterinary clinic?

Crazy busy and feels like you’re trapped in a hamster wheel??

Time for a second episode on overwhelmed vets = 2.0!

In this episode I’ll help you redefine busyness in the clinic and look at how you can deal with the stress.

Learn how to:

get a perspective, prioritise and delegate as opposed to spinning around putting out fires.
make solid decisions that will help you finish on time, and how to protect yourself from burnout.
Not get stuck in the same old ways that don’t get you anywhere

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Ep. 31: 5 tips to having a non-busy vet life this Holiday

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Dear listener,

I don’t want you to race around this December, feeling you have to do everything for everyone.

I don’t want you to resent work and worry about things you can’t do anything about.

I want you to have the most NON BUSY month of the year, physically and mentally.

So you can enjoy time with whoever you want, in whichever way you want.

I’m working this Christmas, and in this episode of The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast I want to share my top 5 tips that make sure I enjoy this month and not resent ANY work, no matter what.

Tune in now, don’t wait until later as this will set you up for the month - heck, for the whole next YEAR!!!

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Ep. 30: Accept your limits and don’t own other people’s baggage with Dr. Siegel

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0100

How does a vet work around the clock for 40+ years, conserving the passion and love for the profession AND the clients?

That’s exactly what Dr. Marlene Siegel has achieved, and in this conversation we unwrap her story to find the THREE key points that keep her grounded and passionate.

Don’t hesitate to run over and listen to this podcast if you want to get inspired and find out how YOU could also stay in this profession enjoying every moment.

Links:

Dr. Siegel's web page:

https://drmarlenesiegel.com/

She also has her own podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-integrative-veterinarian/id1497439166

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Ep 29: How do you handle pet owner's grief?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0100

With loss comes a range of emotions - the pet owners AND ours.

Are you fully prepared to have the difficult conversations? Blocked bladder and no insurance? GDV and no money? Thromboembolism and no way to help?

Do you feel responsible for the owner's feelings?

How do YOU handle grief?

Tune into this episode and learn the 3 main issues we have to be prepared for when death knocks on a beloved pet’s door, so you can go home calm and be able to sleep at night.

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Ep. 28: Bad reviews and cyberbullying.

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Do you loooove getting good reviews and positive feedback?? Cards and chocolate??

Me too! Who doesn’t???!!!

However … In this podcast episode I explain the danger of relying on external validation and positive feedback in order to feel good in our vet career.

Because what happens when the reviews are negative - or the extreme, we’re subject to cyberbullying??

Listen in to learn how you can avoid the world crashing down around you when suddenly the world seems against you and you start doubting yourself and where you belong.

Don’t rely so much on other people’s opinion about you that it counts more than your own opinion about yourself.

It’s dangerous, and in this episode you’ll learn why, and how to avoid it so you can navigate safely in the veterinary waters.

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Ep.27: Does perfectionism make you a better vet?

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Do you need to be a perfectionist to become the best vet you can?

I’d argue no, because there are THREE main ways perfectionism can be debilitating and it’s vital you know about and can recognise them.

This way you don’t fall in to the same trap as so many other vets before you, burning yourself out and feeling terrible about your “professional weaknesses”

There is only one mindset from which you can afford to be a perfectionist, and in this episode you’re going to learn the difference so you can be honest with yourself and recognise if you’re on a slide to burnout OR becoming the best version of a vet you can.

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Ep 26: How to cope with failure. Story of the balloon dog and doomed German Shepherd.

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Right up until the day you leave vet school you can avoid the feeling of Failure by studying more and working harder.

That doesn’t work in the real world. Failure is GUARANTEED along the way.

Now how do you cope?

You’re a clever cookie, so you likely never got to experiment failure before.

Therefore you don’t learn to cope with the feeling, and never get used to it.

This is DEVASTATING for a perfectionist personality and will drive you into the ground, because you won’t be able to cope, and will feel even more of a failure because you don’t know how to handle it.

In this episode I explain what happens to us when we fail in the clinic, with real stories from my vet life, and I give you my top 3 points to learn how to deal.

Fear failure no more!! And never again feel you’re alone with this struggle.

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Ep 25: Follow the leader… ?

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200

Having the heart in the right place doesn’t necessarily make you a great leader.

In this episode I share what a TERRIBLE leader I used to be, and what I have learned from it.

Let’s talk about the real consequences of being a subpar clinical director, manager or clinical owner, and the effect you have on your employees and the business.

As an employee you need to be able to identify bad management so you can decide if you really want to stay, and if you’re looking for a new job, how do you make sure you choose one where management really fulfils their role.

Bad management is one of the causes of burnout in vet med, and we need to face it so we can make the necessary changes, on both sides of the issue.

Tune in to hear my take and advise for both leaders and employees, based on my experience from both sides both as a vet and as a coach.

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Ep. 24: When you don’t know what’s going on.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200

2 dogs, 2 completely different cases, same narrative:

“You don’t know what’s going on, and you SHOULD!”

I want to show you how I reel my brain in when I’m having difficult cases that seem to prove I’m a useless vet that should just go and work in a bakery instead.

When these cases survive, my brain also insists it was down to pure luck - when in reality I’ve worked my a** off to save them and keep them comfortable.

These very real examples will show you how:

Easy it is to not feel good enough over difficult cases
This is MEDICINE - often there IS no easy answer
You can remember everything you actually DID do
We have to realise real vet life is rarely like in the text books

Don’t feel alone in this - we all have the same self doubts. You’re doing great.

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Ep.23: What do you need?

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200

I’ve often been asked why it is that vet struggle so much in this profession.

It is actually not much of a mystery when you look at the Hierarchy of Needs of human beings, and put it up against vet med.

In this episode I want you to listen closely to the needs that humans HAVE to have met in order to survive, and be honest with yourself: which ones are you NOT meeting?

Once you realise what you’re missing, it will be much easier to look at what you can do to survive and feel much better in vet med, instead of just accepting not being that excited about life.

Link to Maslows Pyramid: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html#:~:text=Maslow's%20hierarchy%20of%20needs%20is,esteem%2C%20and%20self%2Dactualization.

Link to my email series "The burn-out reset for vets: Beat the Big 6":
https://gunilalifecoach.ck.page/012c3b6cdc

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Ep. 22: Your Value as a Vet

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200

This episode is insanely VALUABLE to you as a vet and a MUST listen!

Owners now showering you with cards and chocolates? Nobody giving you a raise or showing you appreciation for all your hard work?

If you don’t feel 100% valued and appreciated by your workplace or by the pet owners, or if you simply don’t think you have much value as a vet: Hold on!

In this episode of the Overwhelmed Vet Podcast I show you the clear difference between what YOU think is valuable, and what your workplace and/or pet owners PERCEIVE as valuable.

It is SO important that you can differentiate between these values, because this understanding is KEY to your success and happiness as a vet!

Once you crack this code, the door opens for

Making sure you land in YOUR perfect workplace, with a decent salary that’s reflective of your worth
Having amazing relationships with the owners and really feel appreciated
Know exactly where you fit in
Feel confident and very valuable no matter what others think and say.

Tune into this episode now, and please share with colleagues and friends you suspect are not feeling valued - or valuable!

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Ep.21: Are you equipped for euths??

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200

I swear there are shifts where I just seem like Dr. Death, helping one animal after the other over the rainbow bridge while I handle a stream of pet owners grieving in their own, unique way.

Sometimes it can seem like we play God.

It can be incredibly draining. We feel doubt, regret, grief and on top of that we have to try to be there for the owners.

Society does NOT prepare us for death nor grief, and there is no other profession like ours, with these kinds of struggles.

In this podcast I explain all the struggles I used to have, and then I go through the 4 principles you should have in mind before, during and after euthanasias.

Know that you are NOT alone trying to juggle all these aspects of one of the services we provide that is INEVITABLE for most pets at some point, and also the most emotionally challenging for owners.

Here’s the link to signing up for my email list, so you can get my email sequences with the 6 top veterinary struggles with resources and tips to overcome each one in a structured way:

https://gunilalifecoach.ck.page/e471960710

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.20: The question that took me by surprise

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200

We are living in an epidemic of unhappy veterinarians - are you one of them?

Here is the question that made me stop and ponder for 24 hours - and the two ways to solve it I came up with and share with you today.

I discuss how you can feel better about your situation, right now, and why so few of us are ready to face the changes needed to turn everything around.

Ready for a change? Here's how!

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 19: The 3 step evaluation process

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200

Have you ever gone to sleep only to break out in sweat because you suddenly remember everything you’ve done wrong that day?

Does your brain “helpfully” remind you of all the things you shouldn’t have done, and what you could have done better?

Is it affecting your confidence and your willingness to try new things or do things you find difficult?

First of all: You’re NOT alone!

Second: I have the solution for you in the latest episode of The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast.

In this episode I take you through the 3 step evaluation process that will help you overrule your brains tendency to focus on everything that went wrong (aka what YOU did wrong).

The 3 step evaluation process helps you grow and stay grounded knowing that you’ll never get everything 100% right all the time - and that’s ok.

Whether it’s that dreaded bitch spay (fat labrador, anyone?), a job interview or a difficult conversation, with a solid evaluation process you can stop beating yourself up and instead learn and grow your confidence on the go, no matter what level you're at.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 18: When vets judge vets

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +0200

Being judged and criticised by clients is one thing, but it gets taken to a whole other level when it happens to be another VET that does the judging and criticising.

When you work in vet med, you’re basically a member of a tribe. Risking ridicule and rejection from any member of such a tribe touches something deep inside us and provokes a primal human response of fear, anger and anxiety.

In this episode I tackle the situation from two perspectives:

The vet doing the judging
The vet receiving the judging

There is so much to be learned from these situations, and if you can handle feedback like a pro then you’ll always come out on top, no matter how fair or unfair it is.

If you fear other’s judgement - fear no more! Tune into this episode and dig into how to deal with criticism from the ones that matter the most - your peers.

If you want more help with this don’t forget I’m still taking on 1-1 clients for 4 months coaching. I’m just a call away and love talking to you whether you sign up for my coaching or not:

https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.17: The 2 crucial subjects they DON’T teach in vet school

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200

The consequences of not teaching these 2 subjects is that we’re losing vets as quickly as the schools are pumping them out.

This podcast is meant to make up for this lack (to an extent, I’m not a magician).

The more you understand and work on these skills, the more likely you are to succeed, stay in vet med and have fun!

So tune in to this week's episode and get a head start on these missing subjects.

Book mentioned:

“Nipped in the Bud, Not in the Butt: How to Use Mediation to Resolve Conflicts over Animals”, by Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton

If you want more help with people skills don’t forget I’m still taking on 1-1 clients for 4 months coaching. I’ve got people skills on steroids through my coaching and it’s hands down the best tool to make sure you succeed in vet med.

Book a free consult now and don’t waste another minute swimming in the sea of confusion and frustration that originates when we don’t know how to deal with people:

https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 16. Interview with Dr. Z: How to find your purpose in vet med

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200

Dr. Z is an inspiration to the veterinary community and today I bring him on the podcast so he can share with us:

The real key(s) to be a happy vet (2 keys, actually!)
How you know if you landed in the right job
Why he doesn’t get hurt when pet owners don’t like the way he is
How to overcome self doubt
Why you are a valuable veterinarian
What to do when you didn’t achieve the result you wanted
The only two things you can control

“Help as many people and pets as possible, and have a great attitude while doing so”.

This is the purpose statement of Dr. Zonram Liao’s Veterinary Clinic and he lives by this every day.

Dr. Z is an amazing human and veterinarian who has overcome every obstacle in the way of him becoming a happy and successful veterinarian and business owner.

Only 8 years into his career he has put a solid stamp on the veterinary world with his unbreakable positive attitude, consistent work ethics and cracking sense of humour.

You’ll also learn about parachute kids and how he got inspired to build a pet product business during COVID.

Connect with Dr.Z on Instagram: @dr.zonramliao

Check out his veterinary clinic and his pet product website:

https://sunshineveterinarycare.com/

https://www.wellnergypets.com/

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 15: The 3 reasons you can’t be happy in Vet Med.

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200

A lot of vets are leaving the industry and one of the reasons is believing we just can’t be happy in this field.

I’ve experienced through myself and my coaching clients that there are 3 main reasons we believe this.

In this episode I want to take you through the 3 scenarios, and why it’s easier than you think to overcome the reason YOU think you can’t be happy.

If you really don’t want to stay in the veterinary field you don’t have to. But I want you to know you have options, and 100% the possibility to be happy in this field, or whichever one you choose.

Link to my coaching call (no cost, just a get-to-know what’s going on for you):

https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.14: First Aid for Burnout

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200

You may feel overwhelmed and powerless right now in vet med. But hold on! You can do so much to overcome the burnout. You are NOT powerless and you can totally enjoy this profession and live a great life.

How do I know? I did it! And I know many more who did.

In this episode I give you my 5 tips for First Aid in burnout. You can work on them all at once, or just decide on ONE thing, and implement for a month.

Imagine if you implemented one thing a month for a year, how different you life will look like?!?!

Also - have patience. If you’ve built up burnout over months or years, it’s not going to disappear overnight. But if you keep at it, you’ll be surprised at how much better you’ll feel, and it won’t feel like such a long time after all.

If you want more help with this don’t forget I’m still taking on 1-1 clients for 4 months coaching. I’m just a call away and love talking to you whether you sign up for my coaching or not:

https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

Tools:
Sleep:
Book: Why we sleep by Matthew Walker
Podcast: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett: Matthew Walker: The World’s No.1 Sleep Expert (The 6 Sleep Hacks You NEED!)

Nutrition:
Books:
Fast Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz
How not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger
The Plant Power Doctor: A simple prescription for a healthier you (Includes delicious recipes to transform your health) by Dr. Gemma Newman
Podcasts: DR. WILL BULSIEWICZ ON THE MICROBIOME: Heal Your Gut, Sidestep Disease & Thrive | Rich Roll Podcast
The Nutrition Expert: 93% of Adults Have Metabolic Issues. Dr. Casey on Jay Shettys podcast On purpose

Exercise:
Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 13: Just SIT on your sofa - boundaries at home

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0200

If you don’t feel like your home is your safe haven where you can 100% relax and allow yourself to just sit on the couch and do nothing - then this episode is a MUST-LISTEN .

Protecting your boundaries is your responsibility, and by doing so, you preserve your mental stability and prevent burnout - at home as well! Your home should be your happy bubble.

In this episode I explain why you even have to set boundaries for YOURSELF to stop adding on to the to-do list, and why you cannot expect your loved ones to guess your boundaries.

I also explain why women, and especially female vets, have such a hard time doing … nothing. And why it’s so Important!!

If you want more help with this don’t forget I’m still taking on 1-1 clients for 4 months coaching. I’m just a call away and love talking to you whether you sign up for my coaching or not:

https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep. 12: Just give my dog antibiotics and how I almost beat up a woman. Boundaries for pet owners.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0200

Do you choke on your words when you have to deny a pet owner something?

Is it hard for you to leave on time if a client wants to see YOU and only YOU at a time when you’re not even supposed to be in the clinic?

Why can it be so hard sometimes to stand our ground with clients, and feel like we’re being blackmailed into doing something we don’t really want to do?

If client interaction is making you feel burnt out, then you want to listen to this episode and learn 1) WHY we struggle so much setting and maintaining boundaries for clients and 2) the 3 things you want to be aware of so you can start straight away.

If you want more help with this don’t forget I’m still taking on 1-1 clients for 4 months coaching. I’m just a call away and love talking to you whether you end up signing up or not:

https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.11: Boundaries that WORK - at work.

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0200

Do you feel you’re constantly breaking your boundaries in order to keep the peace and fix problems both at work and at home?

Does it feel like you’re being pulled from all sides and you just can’t keep up?

This stops today.

Listen in on this week's episode where I take you through boundary setting at work. Step by step, both how to say no to impromptu asks, and also how to deal with ongoing problems at work.

This is THE NUMBER ONE SKILL that if you master it, you’re laughing. Literally.

Book your free session with me here:
https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.10: How to deal with “meh” days

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0200

Do you have days where you just feel “off” and literally DREAD going into work?

How often does it happen? Is there a real problem, so something specific you dread?

Or is it lack of sleep, a crappy diet, your cycle or the moon?

None of the above? Maybe it’s literally just a sh**** day!

In this Podcast I break down the possible causes of these “dip” days, and whether they are a problem or not.

If there is a specific cause, you can deal with it, and I give you examples on how.

I currently wake up EVERY DAY feeling “meh”, and I explain how I deal and get to a better place.

Link to a call with me:
https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.9: Travel to the future with me

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0200

My life as a clinic owner at times felt like I was stuck in a personal hell. It felt like we had created this monster and just had to keep up with its crazy race

I was constantly putting out fires and incapable of getting a perspective and making some decisions to change things for the better.

These last weeks a few of my clients have gotten past the “putting out fires” and are now in a space where they are creating the life they REALLY want, as opposed to living in survival mode.

It’s such a huge shift, and something I want for you too!

In this episode I share the most amazing tool to achieve a birds-eye-perspective on your situation so you can shake the “fires” off and make some solid decisions to change your life for the better - right now.

Tune in to Episode 9 of The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast and learn how I and my clients did it.

Link to my free PDF:

https://gunilalifecoach.ck.page/6ce9935261

Link to coaching with me: https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/50-minute-free-coaching-consultation

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.8: Hamster = Toaster? How to survive pet owners

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200

I learned how to set boundaries for pet owners a long time ago. It keeps my love for vet med alive as I don’t let anyone blackmail me into anything, or take it personally when they say outrageous things.

In this episode I tell you why and how I got to this level, and what my ex-husband’s hip operation and my TikTok account has to do with it.

Listen to this episode if pet owners are one of the reasons you feel overwhelmed and fed up in vet med. Also listen for entertainment - it's good to hear about other's struggles so YOU can feel better.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.7: How do you deal when the owners have little or no money?

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has decided to launch a market investigation into the veterinary sector 👀

Is that a good thing? Bad thing? I dunno - I guess transparency and fairness is positive, depending on how they approach this.

Said sector makes 5 billion a year, and a LOT of owners are going to read and hear about this. They will interpret these news depending on their view of the world in general (out to get me vs. there’s enough for everybody) and then it’s us in the trenches that will have to face them.

I’m not here to discuss the veterinary sector, but I CAN talk about the way we see money and why it can be so triggering for people that they get mad at us.

In this podcast you’ll find out which money mindset you have got, and whether it will clash with the owners or not. And if it does - how can you learn to not take it personally?

Hey! Thanks for listening! Send me a text and let me know what you think.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.6: Why you're the perfect Vet for your patient RIGHT NOW

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200

Why are you a perfect vet for this patient EXACTLY as you are right now?

Ever had a case where you thought: If just this other vet had been here….?

For example, a dog bitten to pieces and you’re struggling with the clean up and suturing - if ONLY a soft tissue surgeon had been here, THEN..

Or a complicated diabetes-thyroid-pancreatitis patient crashes on your shift - if ONLY an intern medicine specialist had been here, THEN…

Are you always thinking ONCE I’ve taken these courses - had this experience - worked for x amount of years, THEN… ??

In this episode I’m going to shatter those thoughts, and show you why you are the perfect vet as you are RIGHT now - so stop beating yourself up and step into the power of knowing you’re GOOD ENOUGH.

Hey! Thanks for listening! Send me a text and let me know what you think.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.5: How to handle change

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200

- What! Changing my rota? No way!!

- I'm starting at a new clinic, and I feel I'm starting from 0, I'm freaking out.

Change can be scary - and that's normal. The veterinary brain is curious and always on the move , which invariably creates many new and challenging situations.

In this episode I go through the 3 things you need to remember when you start freaking out over change or doing new things.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.4: How to not get upset by other people

Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200

We spend sooooo much time frustrated over other people and their behaviour, and it wears us out.

For example, when management invests in the wrong things. Our kid didn't turn out as we expected. Clients that are late or don’t administer treatments. Cruelty.

In this weeks podcast I talk about the 3 things that will help you deal in a way that doesn’t exhaust and frustrates you.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.3: How to leave on time - every time

Tue, 21 May 2024 01:00:00 +0200

Working extra hour after hour will eat into your time off and grind you down.
In this episode I give you a lot of examples of WHERE we're setting ourselves up to leave late, WHY it's such a bad idea and HOW to start leaving earlier and gain your life back.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.2: How to handle cases that don't go well

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:00:00 +0200

When shit hits the fan you need to be prepared mentally.

In this episode, we go over 2 cases where owners weren't happy, and the 3 VITAL things to learn from them.

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen

Ep.1: The root of overwhelm and how to overcome

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0200

How do you combat overwhelm in vet med?

Is there a way to can gain some control over your busy days and complaining clients?

Join Gunila as she explains the REAL root of overwhelm and gives lots of examples from the veterinary life.

She teaches you to separate WHAT is happening to you from HOW you interpret it so you can gain a perspective and take a step back from overwhelm.

Using the Model she teaches the 5 components that take place in any circumstance in life and how to gain some control over it.

Download the free PDF The Top 10 Hacks to Overcome Burnout in the Veterinary Clinic: https://gunilalifecoach.ck.page/6ce9935261

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review! It really helps me get encouraging and actionable advice to the vets that need to hear it the most!

Email me: gunila@gunilalifecoach.com

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The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast 🐾🩺 by Gunila Pedersen