EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 35 MIN
Ep. 41: Mindset, Meaning, and Why You Are Not Your Trauma Story with Melissa Lee Parent
from Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Make Your Passion for Helping Animals Sustainable! · host Jen Blough
Those of us who care for animals often experience suffering, cruelty, loss, and moral injury. Over time, those experiences can shape how we see the world, ourselves, and our future. On this episode, my guest Melissa Lee Parent and I discuss the role of mindset in animal care, welfare, and activism, and why your trauma doesn't define who you are. We Explore: What mindset really is How mindset can either fuel burnout or support resilience Common mindset traps in animal welfare The role of self-talk and internal narratives Why “you are not your trauma story” matters And more! Resources Mentioned: Melissa's website Instagram More Resources: Grab your free resources to help manage compassion fatigue here. Visit my free virtual calming room here. Get your copy of To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior here.
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Those of us who care for animals often experience suffering, cruelty, loss, and moral injury. Over time, those experiences can shape how we see the world, ourselves, and our future. On this episode, my guest Melissa Lee Parent and I discuss the role of mindset in animal care, welfare, and activism, and why your trauma doesn’t define who you are.
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