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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Self-Love Part II: Learning From The Animals
Self-Love Part II: Learning From The Animals
We love animals! But many of us don't love ourselves. What you believe about yourself is the foundation of your mental health and wellbeing. It's everything. Let's start by loving the fact that we're

Self-Love: The Secret to Compassion Fatigue
Self-Love: The Secret to Compassion Fatigue
The longest and most important relationship you will ever have (other than with your Higher Power) is your relationship with yourself. It's based on what you think about yourself which may or may not

Transition Rituals
Transition Rituals
Ever feel like you bring your "work" home with you? You just can't stop thinking about it no matter what you do? It's likely because you haven't effectively transitioned from your work self to your pe

Euthanasia and You
Euthanasia and You
What binds us as animal workers is animals and euthanasia. Euthanasia means "good death" and it is just that, no matter the circumstance. But in order to see that we have to see our limiting beliefs a

My #1 Self-Care Practice
My #1 Self-Care Practice
Self-care is essential in any helping profession but especially those that deal with animals. And it's not bubble baths and mani/pedis! Why we have to prioritize our self-care and essentially replenis

Interview With Kim Wolf from Beyond Breed
Interview With Kim Wolf from Beyond Breed
Kim Wolf is a veteran of animal welfare. She's not only walked the walk, she talks the talk. In 2015 she started her own non-profit, Beyond Breed where she has helped to support the human-animal bond.



