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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 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
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Michele Gaspar, LCPC, DVM, DABVP, talked with Colleen Pelar about how cultivating self-compassion can teach us to become comfortable with our discomfort. www.colleenpelar.com/28
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Mary Margaret Callahan talked with Colleen Pelar about the sweet spot of knowing what’s “just enough” to meet your needs and desires. www.colleenpelar.com/27
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Susan Friedman, PhD, talked with Colleen Pelar about the importance of being a bold learner, willing to explore and make a few mistakes. www.colleenpelar.com/26
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
Ginny Price, MS, CVT, VTS (behavior) talked with Colleen Pelar about how developing the skill of critical thinking helps you make better decisions. www.colleenpelar.com/25
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Samantha Clarke, MPA, LCSW, on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) assessment and how ACE scores affect our behavior, relationships, mental health, and physical health long after childhood. www.colleenpelar.com/24
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Kellie Snider, MS, BCABA, talked with Colleen Pelar about her personal experience with compassion fatigue and the steps she took to overcome it. www.colleenpelar.com/23