11: Mental roadblocks wearing veterinary professionals down

In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS; and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP explore how everyday thought patterns, which often go unnoticed, can drain energy and keep veterinary professionals feeling stuck. Designed as a rapid-fire but actionable conversation, the episode breaks down 3 common roadblocks in veterinary medicine: unspoken expectations, assumptions, and self-judgment. Drawing on coaching experience and life in practice, Edwards and Shaw offer simple ways to recognize these patterns in real time and create more sustainable, intentional responses at work.