Ep66: Veterinary Anxiety and Your Doctor Brain

It’s no secret that veterinarians and veterinary professionals suffer from higher rates of anxiety, pessimism, and poor mental health compared to other professions. And most of us think we know why… but most of us are wrong. A lot of the clients I work with, on top of feeling anxious (or even burned out or borderline depressed), have a lot of confusion and shame about why they feel that way. They think that their brains are broken or that there’s something wrong with them and it can’t be fixed. Thankfully, they’re wrong. There’s a specific set of reasons why we are anxious. In this episode, I go through these reasons and explain why your veterinary doctor brain works the way it does and why knowing this is important if you want to reduce your stress levels and create a better work experience. What You’ll Learn From this Episode: What veterinary “doctor brain” is and how it differs from the brains of people in other professions. Why your doctor brain tends to spin out of control and create unnecessary stress and anxiety. The real reason why veterinary professionals are stressed out (it’s not quite what you think). How the pressure of professional responsibility and the competitive nature of our careers contributes to our anxiety. Why there is nothing inherently wrong with you or your brain. And how your thinking can be changed. PLUS a downloadable PDF workbook to help you get started in taming your anxiety 💗   LINKS in this episode: Fixing Your Anxious Veterinary Brain   Let's connect! Schedule a ✨gifted coaching conversation✨. I love hearing from you, building lasting connection, and helping you heal. No strings attached. Just support when you need it most. 💞 Follow me on social media for free insights, tips and tools to help you overcome your overwhelm, quieten your anxiety and live a less stressed life! Instagram LinkedIn Join the Daring DVM Newsletter For more in-depth tools, strategies and practices delivered weekly to your inbox 💌