S1/E15: Mental Health, Business, and Personal Growth with Dr. Donita McCants

Episode Guest: Dr. Donita McCants of Veterinary Concierge ServicesThere can be a fine line between persevering with resiliency and using toxic positivity to push through damaging deadlines, negative work cultures, and mental health struggles. Dr. Donita shares her personal experiences trying to balance a healthy lifestyle with being an entrepreneur and a veterinarian.Dr. Donita discusses the stigma surrounding mental health and the tendency of business owners to ignore their own burnout warning signs. She offers candid insights into the struggles and triumphs of starting her mobile veterinary clinic, and advocates for a balance between passion for the job and our personal well-being and satisfaction.Dr. Donita's story is a powerful example of resilience, the necessity of prioritizing rest, and the potential within making change.Things Dr. Donita is passionate about:Reducing mental health stigmaBusiness ownershipTopic time stamps:00:00 Meet Dr. Donita01:55 From Vet School to Mobile Clinic07:33 Addressing Mental Health and Burnout in Veterinary Medicine16:16 Finding Balance and Coping with Stress as a Vet20:28 Opening Up About Mental Health25:29 The Journey of Starting a Mobile Vet Practice32:15 Creating a Positive Work Culture and Clientele41:23 Advice for Those on the Edge of Burnout42:21 Closing RemarksGuest links & Resources Mentioned:Websites:askdrdonita.comFollow Dr. Donita on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and on YouTube.___________________About the Lucky Pup Podcast:Show notes, transcripts, and more are on our website. Review, comment, like, and share these conversations!Listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, etc.Connecting is more fun than just talking into the internet! Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and send me an email: [email protected].