Burnout-Free Me

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...

What does real rest mean for ambitious, high-achieving women who are tired of feeling exhausted despite getting “enough” sleep.

In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down the seven essential types of rest and explains why each one is important for reclaiming your energy and joy.

🎉 Special announcement! 🎉 If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me...

Have you ever looked around at work and wondered, “Do I even belong here?”

In this episode of the Daring DVM Podcast, I’m joined by Samantha Harris, host of the Rooted In Your Confidence podcast, who coaches women navigating leadership in male-dominated industries.

Together, we discuss the mindset shifts that help ambitious women reclaim their power without burning out or becoming someone they’re not.

Find out:

• What confidenc...

In this episode of the Daring DVM Podcast, I’m breaking down what true resilience really means, because it’s not just about bouncing back or pushing through.

Real resilience is about feeling grounded and at peace with yourself, even in the middle of chaos. It’s about responding to life in a way that aligns with who you are and what you want, instead of reacting out of habit or burnout.

I’m sharing the key patterns I’ve seen in the...

Veterinary medicine can be deeply fulfilling, but let’s be honest, it can also leave you exhausted, emotionally drained, and questioning how long you can keep going at this pace.

In this Q&A episode, I’m answering two powerful questions that get to the heart of what veterinarians are struggling with, and how to shift from just surviving to living a life and career you actually enjoy.

We’ll explore:

• The most common emotiona...

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...