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Honest conversations with pet professionals about real life and how to show up for yourself with grace and compassion.
If you worry that you aren't doing enough for the animals and clients you serve—yet what you're already doing feels exhausting and unsustainable—you're not alone. In each episode, I talk with fellow pet professionals about what drew them to this work, what keeps them going, and what drains them. We explore the meaningful words, quotes, or mantras that guide them, and discover what they wish they could magically change for all of us in this field.
These aren't quick-fix solutions or surface-level pep talks. Whether you're a dog trainer, veterinary professional, pet sitter, or shelter worker, these conversations offer practical insights into navigating this demanding but deeply meaningful work—and remembering that taking care of yourself isn't just allowed, it's essential.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Zach Mercurio talked with Colleen Pelar about purpose and how to find it in your life! www.colleenpelar.com/38
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Alexandra Kurland talked with Colleen Pelar about trust and its role in relationships. www.colleenpelar.com/37
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Casey McGee talked with Colleen Pelar about control and the question of what we will do to get it or keep it. www.colleenpelar.com/36
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Sandy Weaver talked with Colleen Pelar about judgment and how setting your own criteria is a key to success. www.colleenpelar.com/35
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Jean Donaldson talked with Colleen Pelar about how feelings of scarcity create anxiety and harm our relationships with others. www.colleenpelar.com/34
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Josh Vaisman of Flourish Veterinary Consulting talked with Colleen Pelar about how meaning is an incredible lever for driving change. www.colleenpelar.com/33
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Tina Spring talked with Colleen Pelar about authenticity and how leaning into who you really are brings out the best in you--and others. www.colleenpelar.com/32
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Terry Ryan talked with Colleen Pelar about how games make learning feel safer and more fun. www.colleenpelar.com/31
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Looking back at 2018 and thinking ahead about 2019. How do you want to show up in your life? What goals do you hope to accomplish? Perhaps an UNLEASHED resilience group can help. www.colleenpelar.com/groups
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Jeannine Moga, MSW, LCSW, talked with Colleen Pelar about how reaching out to other people makes you stronger and healthier. www.colleenpelar.com/29