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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The Messy Middle
The Messy Middle
Are you familiar with the "messy middle"? It's the place of misery we often find ourselves in until we have clarity, insight or the revelation. Interestingly enough, not many people talk about their "

2023: The Year Ahead
2023: The Year Ahead
Happy New Year! It's time to put some thought and intention into what you want 2023 to be. The possibilities are endless. The only thing limiting you is your mind. In this episode, I walk you through

The Truth of Loving Animals: Intimate Conversation with Kathy Stevens of Catskill Animal Sanctuary
The Truth of Loving Animals: Intimate Conversation with Kathy Stevens of Catskill Animal Sanctuary
Today is episode # 200 and I have the most special guest on with me, the Founder and Executive Director of my “happy place” Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS). More than 300 rescued farmed animals call C

Year In Review
Year In Review
It's that time of year to take stock of 2022. To look back and see your accomplishments, challenges and look honestly and compassionately at how you're living your life. This is a "no judgement" pract

The Future is Female (Introverts)
The Future is Female (Introverts)
Leadership in vet med (and globally) is male-dominated and homogeneous. But vet med and animal welfare are predominately female. Why aren't more women securing leadership roles and what is the cost to

Compassion Fatigue & The Holidays
Compassion Fatigue & The Holidays
The holidays are tough for many people and can be even more so if you work with animals. Euthanasia rates seem to increase right around the holidays, stress and obligation seem to rise as well. It's



