#37 Recapturing Silence - Your Secret Weapon for Decreasing Stress Quickly!

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the role of spirituality in veterinary medicine and the importance of reconnecting with animals to counteract the demands of the profession. 

Dr. Wise discusses her personal journey and how her connection with animals evolved over time. She emphasizes the need for veterinary professionals to tap into the spiritual aspect of their work and shares that by doing so they increase their ability to find joy and fulfillment in their profession.

Topics Include:

1. the importance of spirituality in veterinary medicine
2. the impact of logical and scientific thinking on the connection with animals
3. the relationship between burnout, loss of joy, and spirituality

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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise provides a formula for effective reflection. 

The formula involves asking three questions, and then considering those questions through the lens of actions, priorities, and emotions in order to full understand one's experience. 

Dr. Wise applies emphasizes the importance of intentional reflection as a tool in creating positive change and breaking the cycles that result in busyness but no meaningful movement toward our goals and dreams.






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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses chasing confidence and its impact on our lives. 

She shares how many people seek external validation to feel confident and points out this habit has been reinforced by educational systems.

An unintended consequence: A constant, conditional pursuit of worthiness. 

Dr. Wise challenges the idea that confidence is something we have to work hard to create, suggesting that it is a decision we can make to be confident in ourselves first. 

The importance of not tying confidence to external validation is emphasized, and listeners are encouraged to reflect on what they would do in their lives if they felt confident. 

The episode concludes with an invitation to join the VetMed; Joy Club and participate in a the Creating Confidence Workshop, exclusively for VetMed; JOY CLUB members.

VetMed; JOY CLUB

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Topics Include:

1. self-confidence
2. seeking external validation
3. the impact of the educational system on confidence
4. the concept of "enough"
5. comparison to others
6. tying confidence to external validation

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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise reflects on the importance of staying the course and not giving up, even when faced with challenges. 

Dr. Wise encourages listeners to remember that their goals and desires are possible and not to let external circumstances discourage them. She emphasizes the need to hold onto one's vision and keep going.

She acknowledges the challenges in the field of veterinary medicine and urges listeners to keep trying and to believe in the possibility of success. 

She encourages her listeners to check out the Vet Life Academy program, which helps veterinary professionals overcome challenges and grow personally and professionally. 

Dr. Wise reminds listeners that every challenge presents an opportunity, and if they keep going, they will inevitably find it.

Topics discussed in this episode:

1. The importance of staying the course and not giving up
2. Believing in the possibility of success
3. Finding purpose and meaning in one's journey
4. The value of overcoming challenges
5. Not giving up, even in the face of frustration or defeat

Resources: Vet Life Academy

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy







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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the difference between choosing and deciding, emphasizing that choosing opens up unlimited possibilities while deciding often limits options. 

She encourages listeners to make empowered choices, recognize where they have limited themselves in a binary decision, and to explore the fears that hold them back from choosing boldly. 

Key Takeaways:

1. Choosing opens up unlimited opportunities
2. Deciding limits possibilities
3. Fear causes us to limiting our choices
4. Empowered choices move us towards what we want to create
5. New choices do not mean past choices were wrong
6. Choosing what's right for you benefits everyone

Resources:

Elevate: Critical information every veterinary professional must have in order to personally thrive, and not simply survive, a career in veterinary medicine.

https://joyfuldvm.com/elevate

Vet Life Academy: Transform your life and veterinary career from the inside out. Decrease stress, increase balance, leave work at work... everything is possible!

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy







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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the topic of refusing service to clients who come to veterinary hospitals while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 

Dr. Wise emphasizes the importance of utilizing the ability to refuse service and shares a personal experience where a client who was chemically altered came into her hospital. 

She discusses how this situation is becoming more common in today's society and raises concerns about the impact of client's potential inability to make decisions and provide proper care for their pets when they are impaired.

The discomfort and challenges faced by veterinary professionals when interacting with impaired clients are also discussed, along with the need to establish protocols and procedures for handling such situations. 

Dr. Wise advises veterinary professionals to trust their instincts and refuse service if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of staff, clients, and patients. 

She suggests involving outside help or authorities if necessary to ensure everyone's wellbeing and urges veterinary professionals to establish clear expectations for client behavior and create a work environment where everyone feels empowered to put safety first.

Resource: 

Vet Life Academy

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy







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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise explores the idea of whether it is possible to change one's life. She emphasizes the importance of making small decisions every day to achieve lasting change and encourage listeners to believe that change is possible. 

Dr. Wise discusses the brain's resistance to change and the need to let go of limiting beliefs, self-judgment, and societal expectations. 

She concludes by reiterating that listeners have the power to change their lives in any way they desire and invites them to join the Elevate event for guidance on making these changes.

Featured: 

ELEVATE: Critical information every veterinary professional must have in order to personally thrive, and not simply survive, a career in veterinary medicine.

joyfuldvm.com/elevate









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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the importance of prioritizing oneself, particularly in the demanding profession of veterinary medicine. 

Dr. Wise emphasizes the significance of self-care for maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing, and challenges the notion that prioritizing oneself is selfish or irresponsible. 

She encourages listeners to focus on their own desires and interests, rather than seeking validation from others, and emphasizes the importance of following one's own path and pursuing what feels right. 

Ultimately, prioritizing oneself is the path to becoming the best version of oneself and the only way to help others effectively.

Primary topics include:

1. the importance of prioritizing oneself
2. self-care for veterinary professionals
3. overcoming the fear of judgment
4. following one's own path
5. the impact of prioritizing oneself on personal growth and fulfillment

Resources:

VetMed; JOY CLUB

https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

Vet Life Academy

https://joyfuldvm.com/vetlifeacademy

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise reflects on her 50th birthday, and encourages self-reflection. She poses the question, "What are you committed to?" and shares her own experiences of realizing commitments that did not align with her goals and dreams. 

She emphasize the importance of self-awareness and intentional decision-making, and shares the origin of the Vet Life Academy program, which focuses on self-awareness and creating a different life. 

Dr. Wise highlights the tendency for people to be committed to busyness and negative emotions, and encourages listeners to shift their focus and take action towards creating the life they truly want. 

She concludes with a reminder that being aware of commitments and making intentional choices can help individuals create a life that aligns with their goals and dreams.

Resources: Vet Life Academy







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In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of life purpose and its relationship to veterinary medicine. Dr. Wise emphasizes the importance of separating one's career in veterinary medicine from their true identity as a human being and offers resources to support personal and professional growth. She encourages veterinary professionals to disentangle their career definition from their actual identity and not to limit themselves with specific labels.

Resources discussed in this episode

Elevate: https://joyfuldvm.com/elevate

Vet Life Academy: https://joyfuldvmcom.vetlifeacademy

Music Credit: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay