Burnout-Free Me

AKA - How to Thrive Without Quitting Your Job (Or Losing Your Sanity)! 

What Every Ambitious Woman Needs To Know About Happiness, Success, and Sanity.

You’ve checked all the boxes, climbed the ladder, and built the life you thought you wanted…

So why doesn’t it feel good?

In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm gets real about the difference between success and happiness, and why chasing them will leave you drained.

Tune in to learn:

• Why external achievement...

If you’ve been feeling lost, unsure, emotional, or just over it during a major life or career shift, you are not alone. And nothing has gone wrong.

In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, we’re breaking down 5 common thought traps that high achievers face during big transitions, and why these thoughts are actually signs that you’re growing.

You’ll learn about: ✨ Why your identity feels wobbly when everything changes ✨ The moment when y...

Do you ever stop yourself from wanting more because it feels selfish or impossible to achieve?

In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, we’ll unpack the hidden fears that make “wanting” feel unsafe, and how to give yourself permission to desire more without guilt or burnout.

You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between external expectations and genuine desire, why your values are the clearest guide to what you truly want, and ho...

High-achieving women often love their work, but love alone doesn’t protect them from feeling drained, exhausted, or burned out.

In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, I sit down with Crystal Stokes, founder of Full Circle Lab, therapist, and leadership coach, to explore how ambitious professionals can thrive without sacrificing their well-being.

You’ll hear Crystal’s journey from working in veterinary medicine to supporting the people...

Emotions are temporary nervous system responses, not life sentences. They’re invitations to pause, listen, and understand yourself more deeply.

In this episode, I’m sharing the art and science of emotional processing and how understanding your nervous system can transform the way you experience stress.

You’ll learn why your brain tricks you into thinking feelings are permanent, how the 90-second emotional wave works, and why naming...

Big changes are happening! And I’m sharing all the details in this episode.

From leaving small animal practice to coaching veterinarians, and now expanding to help ambitious women from any field who are done running on empty, my work has been on a journey —and so has my life.

In just a few short years, everything has evolved: my energy, my focus, my community, and my business. It’s time for a fresh identity and a new vision.

Join m...

Let’s talk about how to stay grounded, sane, and effective while standing up for what you believe in.

In this episode of Burnout-Free Me (previously Daring DVM), I share why connection and curiosity are more powerful than judgment, how willful ignorance keeps people stuck in survival mode, and why your anger about injustice isn’t something to numb—it’s fuel for meaningful action.

We’ll also discuss powerful examples of using presen...

The world feels a little… 🦇💩 crazy right now.

Between the news cycles, social media chaos, and the constant division, it’s easy to feel anxious, angry, or just plain exhausted. If you’ve been wondering how to keep your head and your heart intact amid all this, you’re not alone.

In this episode of Daring DVM, I’m sharing science-backed, soul-deep strategies for staying sane in a world gone mad. Think of it as your sanity survival ...

Ever heard the saying, “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop”? 🤔

We’ve been told that too much free time is the problem. Leisure makes us lazy, distracted, and overindulgent. Even Dr. Anna Lembke argues this in Dopamine Nation – too much free time leads to dopamine over-consumption and addiction. 

But here’s my hot take: 

1. That's not true and
2. Leisure time isn’t the enemy...

This week’s episode is a little different—it wasn’t planned, but that’s the point.

When my fiancé’s back injury sent us to the ER, my carefully mapped-out week unraveled. Old me would have spiraled—frustrated, resentful, guilty, and overwhelmed. But this time, I leaned on the tools I teach: nervous system regulation, mindset shifts, and self-trust.

In this short, behind-the-scenes episode, I share how I navigated a week that went c...

Burnout in veterinary medicine is real, and it’s costing many vets their energy, purpose, and joy. In this episode of Daring DVM, I tackle the most common questions I hear from veterinarians about burnout: how to tell if you’re burned out, what to do when you’ve lost your passion for vet med, and how recover. If you’ve been running on empty and wondering if there’s a better way, this episode will help you take the first step back t...

Struggling with burnout, exhaustion, or constant stress?

Discover how dopamine addiction disguised as achievement fuels burnout and why traditional self-care isn’t enough to escape the trap. I’ll show you how your nervous system responds to rewards and stress, and provide you with practical strategies to retrain your brain, restore energy, and finally break free from burnout.

Episode Information:

Fellow high-achievers! Are you ru...

Veterinarians and other high achievers are no strangers to long hours, high standards, and pushing past their limits. But what happens when that constant drive starts to take a toll on the body?

Chronic stress doesn’t just drain your energy; it can disrupt your gut, your hormones, and even your mood. In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm discusses with Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Restore and Blossom podcast host Kris...

High achievers are wired to care deeply, but that same wiring can make burnout almost inevitable. In this episode of Daring DVM, I share what’s happening in your nervous system when you’re constantly “on,” how the biology of stress fuels exhaustion, and why self-compassion is the surprising first step to recovery.

We’re covering

• the physiology of stress in high achievers and why your very drive to care deeply can put you at gr...

If you’ve ever left work physically but found your brain still clocked in—running through to-do lists, replaying tough conversations, or worrying about tomorrow—you’re not alone. I

In this episode of Daring DVM, I’m sharing practical tools and mindset shifts to help you actually leave work at work. You’ll learn how to set mental boundaries, transition out of “work mode” faster, and create space for rest, relationships, and the part...