Feb 26 2025 28 mins
Feeling drained and disconnected from your work? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the emotional challenges that many veterinary professionals face: burnout, compassion fatigue, and empathy fatigue. Though often used interchangeably, each of these issues has its own distinct impact on our well-being. We’ll unpack what sets them apart, how to recognize the signs, and why understanding the differences is key to managing them effectively.
In addition to breaking down these emotional tolls, we share practical strategies to help you navigate them, including setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and shifting your focus to protective forms of empathy. Tune in for expert tips on assessing your emotional health and discover actionable solutions to safeguard your wellbeing, so you can continue doing the work you love without burning out.
Resources
Burnout Self-Assessment Tool (MBI): https://revivingvetmed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LifeLearn-Burnout-Self-Assessment-Tool-Interactive.pdf
ProQOL (self-assessment): https://proqol.org/proqol-1
Is empathy good or bad for veterinary caregivers? (blog): https://revivingvetmed.com/empathy-good-bad-veterinary-caregivers/
Compassion does not fatigue! (article): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6005077/
The power of self-compassion in veterinary medicine (blog): https://revivingvetmed.com/the-power-of-self-compassion-in-veterinary-medicine/
Five tips for building better boundaries (blog): https://revivingvetmed.com/five-tips-building-better-boundaries-aka-saving-sanity/
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