Rekindling with Julie Squires:
Compassion Fatigue Solutions for Animal Workers
THE podcast for veterinary professionals and animal care workers who want to make a difference and improve animals’ lives without burning themselves out. Listen in and rekindle your spark!



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The Emotional Minefield of Personal Pet Struggles
The Emotional Minefield of Personal Pet Struggles
There is a unique emotional weight when you work to help animals everyday and then your own pet is facing a tough diagnosis.
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Trailblazing As A Black Veterinarian: Interview With Dr. Wanda West:Part 1
Trailblazing As A Black Veterinarian: Interview With Dr. Wanda West:Part 1
We all have a story. Of where we came from and the obstacles we've faced and overcome to get where we are today. Being a White woman I have never had the color of my skin be an obstacle. My guest in t

What Is White Privilege?
What Is White Privilege?
The term "white privilege" was coined in the late 80's in an article by Peggy McIntosh, Associate Director of Wellesley College Center for Research for Women. Essentially these are unearned privileges

Balancing Motherhood and Career: Interview with Dr. RuthAnn Lobos
Balancing Motherhood and Career: Interview with Dr. RuthAnn Lobos
Can women really have it all? A career they love, motherhood and a life they love? Absolutely but it will require releasing the idea of doing it all perfectly. How does a busy veterinarian, wife and m

Ask Me Anything: Part 2
Ask Me Anything: Part 2
I continue answering questions from the audience this week. Questions about handling negative feedback/reviews from clients, feeling jealous of those the are staying home during this time, feeling fru

Ask Me Anything: Part 1
Ask Me Anything: Part 1
I recently asked my email list, if we were meeting for lunch what questions they would ask me. Let's just say they did not disappoint. So much that their questions and my answers will span two episode

Discovering Your Purpose
Discovering Your Purpose
All of us that work with or for animals are extremely passionate about what we do. We can also start to think what we DO (aka our job) is who we ARE and that simply isn't true. To get more clarity ar