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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What's "Best" For Animals
What's "Best" For Animals
Animal workers are deeply passionate and can carry strong opinions about what’s “best” for animals. The problem is that judgment creeps in, hijacks your nervous system and narrows your options to choose empathy and compassion instead of judgement. \
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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

How To Leave Work At Work
How To Leave Work At Work
In this modern age is not easy to leave work at work. Whether it's bringing home the actual work, being connected digitally or bringing it home in your mind, it's hard to leave it there. And yet if yo