In today's episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we are talking about veterinary career changes, veterinary education shake-ups, and groundbreaking research on medical futility – a term you need to know. Kelly Foltz is an RVT, LVT, CVT, and VTS in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC). Kelly has worked in emergency practices, Read More
Send us a Text Message.DIVA DOWN!!! (But it's a bonus episode, so diva UP!)Valerie's solo episode is a heavy episode. She talks about recent life experience, some research into how people with ADHD deal with breakups, loss, and grief. Included: tips on how to battle ADHD's emotional dysregulation and rumination.Disclaimer: Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie talk about their hyperfixations, old and new. This includes but is not limited to: Prohibition, Pokémon, Batman, etc.Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD.
Join us for an emotional and inspiring episode featuring retired Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Todd Donovan. We dive deep into his journey, exploring what triggered his depression and suicidal thoughts. We'll explore the groundbreaking world of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and discover Todd's impactful role in the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery keeps forgetting her kindle, and Valerie forgets her ID. This episode of AVHD, we discuss ADHD, the correlation between ADHD and forgetfulness , our struggles with object permanence, and our current coping mechanisms to overcome them. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with Read More
Send us a Text Message. Enjoyment is a pivotal part of achieving an empowered caregiver lifestyle. As caregivers, we often sideline our own needs and desires, giving priority to our loved ones. This can eventually lead to burnout and guilt. And that's why we need to talk about happiness and enjoyment Read More
What if you could know EXACTLY what to say to Calm An Angry Person in 90 Seconds Or Less? Vet Life Reimagined is excited to bring a unique episode with guest, Kerry Mensior, Executive Director of IDEA, the International De-Escalation Association. It's fair to say that in the veterinary profession, we Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie discuss ADHD and music: how it helps, their favorites, and their recommendations for music for stimulation. Plus... we may or may not formally invite Pitbull to the pod. (We love you Mr. Worldwide.)Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD.
Imagine, you’re about to do what might be the craziest thing you’ve ever done. And you’re thinking this could be crazy good or crazy stupid.Then the “what ifs” start to creep into your consciousness: “What if something goes wrong?” “What if I’m not good enough?” “What if it turns out to Read More
Guest co-host Captain Rom Duckworth joins us on the latest episode of Responder Resilience as we sit down with Battalion Chief Dena Ali from the Raleigh (NC) Fire Department. Chief Ali shares valuable insights on how to cultivate resilience as leaders, and approach conversations with those who are struggling. We Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie had a hard time deciding on what to talk about: hint, hint. This episode, we're chatting about Decision Paralysis! From ADHD struggles in the grocery store, daily decision fatigue, and how to make your life easier by making less decisions (it's a little Read More
Send us a Text Message. Resilience is not about avoiding stress or preventing challenges; instead, it’s about developing a compassionate, forgiving attitude towards ourselves, allowing us to navigate hardships with less turbulence. Today, let's explore how we can practice kindness through our caregiving journey, bounce back from stressful situations with Read More
Vet Life Reimagined brings Nicole Dickerson, RVT, VTS (ECC)! Nicole has an interesting and unique vet tech career path. Her first career was as a theatre stage manager. Then she entered vet life as a Registered Veterinary Technician and then a VTS in Emergency and Critical Care. Now she has Read More
Send us a Text Message.FYI: We may have recorded this episode in October... Oops. But here it is! This time around, we're discussing ADHD and Cleaning - one of our many challenges due to our executive dysfunction. Included are some ways we get inspired to clean and keep things tidy. Disclaimer: Read More
In this episode of our podcast, we had the privilege of interviewing David Berez, a retired Police Officer and Drug Recognition Expert with over 33 years of experience in Emergency Services. David shares his insights on Resiliency, Officer Mental Health, Transition into Retirement with Purpose, and Positive Psychology Tools, all Read More
Send us a Text Message.We're talking goals! Avery and Valerie share their resolutions and goals for 2024 and executive dysfunction throughout the episode.Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD.
Send us a Text Message.Welcome To Season 2! We'd like to treat you to a little Bonus Episode - Happy New Year!Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD.
In this heartfelt and transformative episode of The Self-Growth Train Podcast, Ellen Mulholland takes center stage as the guest in a candid and compassionate conversation. The episode delves deep into the personal journey of healing, resilience, and the discovery of strength through vulnerability.Ellen shares her profound insights and personal experiences, Read More
Send us a Text Message. It’s time to begin advocating for what you need to perform your caregiver role while also giving yourself the attention and care you need and want. Advocacy signifies valuing ourselves enough to champion our physical, emotional, and mental health needs.In the Empowered Self-Caregiver Cohort, we Read More
Superpowers are a theme in this episode of Vet Life Reimagined. Ebony eloquently describes her experiences with ADHD. If you haven’t heard of the terms neurodiverse or neurodiversity, you will soon. It’s not a medical term, but it is a term to describe different ways of thinking. Increasing diversity in Read More
