Ep. 20: Part 1: When Helping Hurts; A Mutual Interview With Compassion Fatigue Expert Julie Squires and Dr. Eve Harrison

Julie Squires is a Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Certified Life Coach who brings a unique perspective and approach to support the sustained energy and passion of those who work with and for animals in the emotionally challenging fields of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, lab animal research, animal advocacy, and conservation/environmentalism. Her approach is a direct response to a need she's identified over the years, through a rare blend of work experience within the veterinary industry and animal welfare.  From her direct experience as a veterinary assistant and hospital administrator to many years working in veterinary sales and training, Julie believes that the costly impact of compassion fatigue – the well-being and sustainability of both the individual and organization is both avoidable and reversible. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist through The Traumatology Institute. Her approach is unique in that she offers insight and tools to achieve maximum emotional health and well-being as a Certified Life Coach. To offset her own compassion fatigue, Julie loves to spend her time walking her dogs, doing yoga, practicing photography, being in nature, listening to music, and leading tours at Catskill Animal Sanctuary.  Topics Covered In This Episode: What IS compassion fatigue?  Toxic positivity Boundaries with clients How to protect your energy in a challenging field How to come back to your center Links & Resources for Julie Squires: Rekindle Compassion Fatigue Solutions Website  Listen to the Rekindling Podcast The House Call Vet Academy links: Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!  Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course   Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison   Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind! FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets! Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.  Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual 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