Daring DVM
Welcome to Daring DVM - the podcast for high-achieving women who want to be happy and successful in their lives AND in their careers. If you know that you’ve accomplished a lot professionally, but still feel anxious and think you are an imposter... If you want to feel confident, but worry what others will think of you... If you are searching for life-work alignment, but feel overwhelmed and stuck... If you feel like your life is suffering because of your career...If you believe that there has just got to be something more to life than this... Then this podcast is for you! Each week, Dr. Amy Grimm, a certified success and well-being coach and veterinarian, brings you specific tools and resources to meet the challenges successful women face. Your time is valuable - and so is your well-being! Episodes will teach you how to overcome self-critical thinking, boost self-confidence, create boundaries, nurture relationships, and align your career with your life, so that you can get unstuck and truly create the life you want. Dare to dream. You can find out more about Amy and her work at https://www.daringdvm.com. Music by Alex Grohl by Pixabay.
Episodes
In this powerful follow-up to our conversation on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we’re diving deep into the foundational level: physiological safety. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just going through the motions, even while doing “all the right things”, this episode is for you.
You'll learn why true well-being starts in your body, not just your mind, and how nervous system regulation is the missing link in most ...
In this episode of Daring DVM, host Dr. Amy Grimm is digging into perfectionist relationships. If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your partner doesn’t meet your standards, struggled to delegate because "no one does it quite right," or found yourself pulling away instead of asking for help, this one’s for you.
You’ll learn:
- How perfectionism isn’t just about achievement or performance, it’s often a protective strategy that cre...
In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm discusses a surprisingly common struggle for high-achievers: procrastination. We’re not talking about laziness or lack of discipline, we’re talking about the real reason we procrastinate (hint: it has everything to do with avoiding negative emotion).
You’ll learn:
- The two sneaky ways perfectionists tend to procrastinate
- Why smart, driven women find themselves delaying or distracting...
Why do so many high-achieving professionals feel like they don’t belong even when they’ve clearly earned their success?
In this episode of Daring DVM, I sit down with Savanna Symons, a life and leadership coach who helps ambitious women own their expertise, lead with confidence, and break free from the cycle of self-doubt.
Together, we unpack the hidden link between imposter syndrome and burnout and why constantly feeling “not enou...
In this episode of Daring DVM, we continue with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs through the lens of self-care. Dr. Amy walks you through each level of the pyramid, from foundational needs like sleep, hydration, and safety, to deeper goals like confidence and self-actualization.
You’ll learn how to self-assess, set small actionable goals, and coach yourself when you feel stuck. Discover how to reclaim your energy, feel like yourself aga...
In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a powerful framework for understanding what truly drives us, and then re-frames it through the lens of self-care.
Doing this helps us understand why we feel the way we do, and why burnout can feel so confusing, even when life looks ‘good’ on paper.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting or confused about why you’re so exhausted despite “having it ...
In this episode of The Housecall Vet Café, Dr. Eve Harrison sits down with Dr. Amy Grimm—veterinarian, certified life coach, and founder of Daring DVM—for a heartfelt and insightful conversation on burnout, healing, and reclaiming purpose in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Amy shares her journey from South Africa to becoming a vet and coach in the U.S., and how her own experience with burnout led her to a new path of helping others. Toget...
Thinking about leaving your job, but not sure if it’s really time to go?
In this Daring DVM episode, I’m sharing 10 red flags 🚩🚩 that can help you get clear on whether your workplace is truly terrible or just in need of some boundaries, improved communication, or a mindset shift.
We’ll explore signs that it might be time to walk away and moments where there’s room for growth or negotiation. If you're feeling stuck, second-guessin...
Have you ever felt torn between speaking up and staying silent, especially when someone says or does something harmful? In today’s episode of Daring DVM, we’re exploring a transformative alternative to cancel culture that invites accountability without dehumanization. I’m diving into a conversation inspired by Loretta Ross, a longtime activist and educator, who teaches us how to "call in" instead of "call out."
Calling in is about ...
Navigating Uncertainty: A 3-Part Series to Find Calm in the Chaos
This is the final episode in our 3-part series on navigating uncertainty—and it’s all about action!
Now that we’ve explored how uncertainty impacts your nervous system and your mindset, this episode focuses on simple, effective tools you can use in real life.
Whether you're facing big decisions, life transitions, or just the daily stress of the unknown, these practic...
Navigating Uncertainty: A 3-Part Series to Find Calm in the Chaos
Welcome to Daring DVM Part 2 of our 3-part series on navigating uncertainty. In this episode, we shift from the body to the brain.
We’ll talk about what’s going on in your mind during uncertain times, including common thought traps that increase anxiety and keep you stuck.
You’ll learn how coaching tools can help you reshape your mindset, build resilience, and regain...
Navigating Uncertainty: A 3-Part Series to Find Calm in the Chaos
This is Part 1 of our 3-part series on navigating uncertainty. In this episode of Daring DVM, we’re diving into what uncertainty actually is and why it feels so uncomfortable—especially when we’re stuck in survival mode.
Through the lens of the nervous system, we’ll explore how your body responds to unpredictability, what it’s trying to protect you from, and how that...
In this episode of Daring DVM, I’m answering four of the most common (and most pressing) questions high-achieving women have about burnout.
If you’re constantly exhausted, struggling to slow down, and wondering why everything feels so hard even though you’re “checking all the boxes,” this one’s for you.
Tune in for honest answers, practical mindset shifts, and encouragement to start feeling like yourself again—without sacrificing y...
Happy 100th Daring DVM Episode! 🥳
To celebrate I'm sharing TEN of the most powerful lessons I have learned to break free from burnout and create real balance, reclaim my energy, and finally feel like myself again. 💜
Also, in the spirit of celebration, click HERE to win a month of free coaching with me! It's my way of saying THANK YOU for choosing yourself and doing the work to create your own burnout free life. And thank you for...
If you’ve ever felt exhausted from giving so much of yourself to this profession, this episode is for you.
Empathic strain is not something you just have to endure. Yes, it is considered an occupational hazard of veterinary medicine, AND we all have the opportunity to recognize where we are, address our situations, and heal.
And that’s exactly what we are doing in this episode!
This week on the Daring DVM Podcast, we’re going to co...
As a veterinary caregiver, your ability to care deeply is one of your greatest strengths—but it can also take a serious toll on your emotional well-being. Over time, the constant exposure to others’ suffering, stress, and high expectations can lead to empathic strain—a gradual erosion of your emotional resilience.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the five stages of empathic strain so you can recognize where you are in the proce...
Is employee retention a perfectionist fantasy?
In this Daring DVM episode, we challenge the traditional mindset around retention and career loyalty. What if trying to create a workplace that never changes is an unrealistic goal—one that puts unnecessary pressure on leadership and fuels guilt for employees considering a new path?
We explore how shifting our perspective on turnover can lead to healthier workplaces, better leadership,...
When it comes to managing stress, are you focusing only on resilience while overlooking reduction?
In coaching, we often talk about building stress resilience—using thought work to change how we experience challenges. But what about removing stressors altogether?
In this episode of Daring DVM, host Dr. Amy Grimm explains the key differences between stress reduction and stress resilience and why a balanced approach is essential.
Lea...
How do you handle a toxic veterinary hospital environment?
What can you do to protect yourself from someone who is always trying to create drama in your life?
The answers may surprise you.
In this episode of The Daring DVM Podcast, Dr. Amy Grimm dives into the topic of drama and toxicity in the workplace and at home.
Amy explores the mindset behind labeling people as dramatic or toxic, the power of self-responsibility, and how mana...
In this episode of The Daring DVM Podcast, host Dr. Amy Grimm talks with sobriety coach Adriana Cloud about the role alcohol often plays in the lives of veterinarians dealing with stress and burnout. 🍷😵💫🍺
This conversation isn’t about giving up alcohol entirely or labeling it as bad—it’s about feeling in control of your choice to drink (or not) rather than using it as an automatic escape from long, exhausting days.
Adriana sha...
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