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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A Very Special Interview w/ Derek Walter
A Very Special Interview w/ Derek Walter
Animals have a way of taking us places in life we never expected. That's exactly what happened to my guest Derek Walter when a "micro pig" entered his life and soon became a 650 lb. pig with the intelligence of a small child.
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Interview with "The Whole Veterinarian" Dr. Stacey Cordivano
Interview with "The Whole Veterinarian" Dr. Stacey Cordivano
We're going to the horses in this episode! I interview mom, equine veterinarian and podcaster Dr. Stacey Cordivano. I love learning about things I don't know much about and equine medicine and being a

Languages Of Appreciation
Languages Of Appreciation
In 1992 Gary Chapman released his best-selling book The 5 Love Languages outlining how romantic partners expressed and experienced love. While I was working on a recent presentation for a group of vet

Energy Healing For Compassion Fatigue: Interview with Emily Carveth
Energy Healing For Compassion Fatigue: Interview with Emily Carveth
We are all energy. The animals we work with are energy too. So it stands to reason that energy-based practices make sense to offset compassion fatigue and burnout. Think of it like another tool in you

Mental Health Vulnerability
Mental Health Vulnerability
What makes one person willing to reach out for help and someone else not? It often comes down to being willing to experience vulnerability rather than shame. Many still think we're supposed to figure

Conflicting Emotions
Conflicting Emotions
Feelings (or emotions) aren't all or nothing. You can carry some of the heavier ones (like grief and sadness) around with you while you still live your life. While you still go to work and feed your k

Compassion Fatigue In Pet Owners
Compassion Fatigue In Pet Owners
As a pet owner to a special needs dog, I've experienced my own compassion fatigue at times. It's not always easy to care for pet's that require a lot from us. It's always rewarding but not always easy



