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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 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
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
Kim Imel, CPDT-KA, talked with Colleen Pelar about the incredible power of second chances, which she’s seen in action through the Pawsitive Dog Prison Training Program at Airway Heights Corrections Center. www.colleenpelar.com/22
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Fiia Jokela, DVM, talked with Colleen Pelar about how our capacity for empathy can be a double-edged sword. www.colleenpelar.com/21
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, talked with Colleen Pelar about how important it is to define and celebrate everyday wins. What is awesome for you right now? www.colleenpelar.com/20
Thursday Jul 05, 2018
Thursday Jul 05, 2018
Sally Foote, DVM, talked with Colleen Pelar about how vets and other animal-care professionals can reduce the risk of self-injury and suicide. Many dangerous habits, including cutting, alcoholism, and drug abuse, start as self-soothing behaviors gone awry. Learn healthy methods for coping with compassion fatigue and burnout. www.colleenpelar.com/19