Ep 15: Care Bears in Armor: IHE, Suicidality, & Healing: In conversation with Dr. Amanda Doran

Dr. Amanda Doran is back speaking with Dr. Eve Harrison today about suicide, depression, and mental illness.  Dr. Amanda is an artist, author, speaker, and practicing in-home euthanasia veterinarian. Her art, writing, and speaking focus on options for end-of-life care, effective communication strategies, and how to create a more magical and meaningful life by cultivating what she calls Work-Life Resonance. She also facilitates creative learning groups and workshops. Duluth, Minnesota is her home, where she lives with her partner, 2 dogs, and many house plants.  *Trigger warning: In this episode, we discuss suicide, depression, & mental illness.* Topics Covered In This Episode: Suicidality in the vet profession Neurodiversity, mental health & bipolar disorder. Healing pathways & de-stigmatization of neurodiversity Magic in veterinary medicine Women in veterinary medicine Feminism In-home euthanasia practice (IHE) Care Bears in Armor (Amanda's term!) Encanto!  Links & Resources for Dr. Amanda Doran: International Bipolar Foundation Faces of Hope and Recovery International Bipolar Foundation Faces of Hope and Recovery  Why therapists ARE talking about Bruno NPR Article on Veterinary Burnout  Find out about Dr. Amanda Doran's speaking, writing, and art projects  Apply for the next round of The Artist's Way Apply to be a guest on the upcoming Dinner with a side of Death Podcast  Check out The Wicked Witch of The West End online store Find Dr. Amanda Doran on Instagram: @dr_amanda_doran Fina Dr. Amanda Doran on Facebook:  @dramandadoran The House Call Vet Academy links: Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets Get House Call Vet Swag! Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Conference Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro & outro guitar music was written,  performed, & recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Rockin' Pets, Rollin' Vets PriVet Pet Care First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection