The Soul of The Work: Naming the Ethical Wounds We Carry

In this episode, we begin to name the invisible weight many animal welfare professionals carry: the burden of moral stress and moral injury. These are real, cumulative, and deeply impactful experiences that arise when we’re forced to act (or are prevented from acting) in ways that violate our core values.We introduce a foundational framework for understanding how this kind of harm affects every dimension of our being: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual.Together, we explore how these ethical tensions build over time, often moving along a spectrum,.This episode opens the door to understanding how and why this work can hurt, even when we love it, and why naming that pain is the first step toward healing. Want to go deeper? Join the Inner Herd for monthly bonus content designed to support your growth, grounding, and wellness in animal care. ⁠ Visit Fortifyu to learn more about how to become a member and join the herd. www.fortifyucoaching.comDisclaimer:This program, including all podcast content and any related materials, is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, psychological services, or any form of medical or mental health treatment. While the host of this podcast is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she is not operating in the capacity of a therapist within this program.Engaging with this program does not establish a therapist-client relationship. No diagnosis, treatment, or clinical intervention will be provided. The purpose of this program is for education and personal growth—not for mental health treatment.If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, symptoms of a mental health condition, or are in crisis, this program is not appropriate for your needs. You are encouraged to seek the support of a licensed mental health provider in your area.Support This Work If this podcast speaks to you, please consider supporting its ongoing creation. This work is independently created, fueled by heart, and sustained by listeners like you. Your support helps keep this podcast going and will directly impact my ability to continue to develop new episodes and resources that I can offer free-of-charge to our community, ultimately bringing more healing and humanity to those doing hard, trauma-exposed work.You can support the work in one of two ways:➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – make a one-time or monthly contribution ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Work on Our Site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – contribute through our Squarespace shopIf you are a business or organization that believes in this content and would like to sponsor This Too Is Rescue, please contact me at [email protected] you for being part of this movement. It matters more than you know.