Stop the Burnout Podcast

Stop the Burnout Podcast

Hosted by: Dr. Amber Parks, DVM, DABVP

Stop the Burnout is hosted by Dr. Amber Parks, a veterinarian turned Stress & Burnout Coach, Clinical Support Consultant, and speaker. This podcast is for veterinary professionals and high-achievers who love their...

Episodes

Epi 36: Did That 1-Star Google Review Ruin Your Week? Here’s How to Quit Overexplaining Yourself So You’re Not Mentally Drained All the Time

Season #1

OMG...this is a JUICY episode! We’re getting into one of the most exhausting habits fueling burnout in veterinary medicine: the urge to over-explain, defend, or justify every decision or recommendation you make. From...
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Epi 35: Fresh Out of F*cks? Here’s How to Stop Letting Other People’s Opinions Drain You

Season #1

We’re talking about why you care so deeply about what other people think and how that pattern gets wired in through childhood, experiences, and past situations. I’m sharing real-life vet-med scenarios, personal...
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Epi 34: Profits Over Patients? No Wonder You’re Burnt Out! Here’s What to Do...

Season #1

Feeling burnt out because your clinic cares more about profits than patients? 😬 In this episode, we unpack what values misalignment really looks like, how to spot it, and what to do so you don’t just job-hop into...
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Epi 33: Overthinking to Trusting Your Gut (Part III)

Season #1

In this last episode of the series on Trusting Your Gut, we chat about why your brain loves to spiral (hello, fear + people-pleasing 👋) and why replaying cases in your head doesn’t save lives. You’ll learn how to tell...
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Epi 32: From Overthinking Everything to Finally Trusting Yourself (Part II: Imposter Syndrome)

Season #1

In this second part of the series, I’m breaking down why imposter syndrome sticks around no matter how many degrees or gold stars you collect, and how to finally rewire your brain so you can trust yourself, stop...
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Epi 31: Do You Overthink Like It’s an Olympic Sport? Here’s How to Stop (Part I)

Season #1

If you’ve ever replayed conversations in your head, second-guessed every decision, or struggled to trust your instincts....you’re not broken. Your brain just learned to protect you through overthinking. In this...
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Epi 30: If You Struggle To Say 'No', This Episode Is For You!

Season #1

Ever try to set a boundary… and instantly feel guilty, anxious, or like you’re about to disappoint everyone? 😬 In this episode, I’m breaking down why your brain and body freak out when you try to say no, what to do...
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Epi 29: 2 Ways Protect Your Peace When Work Feels Like High School

Season #1

Sometimes the hardest part of burnout isn’t the workload or the job itself, it’s the people you work with every day. In this episode, we talk about what happens when coworkers project their stress, gossip, or...
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Epi 28: Stuck in a job, career, or relationship? 3 Steps To Get You Unstuck

Season #1

Stuck in a job, relationship, or career path and not sure what to do next? In this episode, I share why we feel stuck in the first place (like what's really triggering it), and how to find the clarity and choices you...
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Epi 27: Break the Burnout Cycle: Real Solutions, No Extra Time Needed

Season #1

If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, and stuck in the same negative thought loops (“I hate this job” or “I’m so tired but have a million things to do”), this episode is for you. Sometimes even therapy isn't the answer....
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Epi 26: Why Rest Alone Won’t Heal Burnout (& 3 Things You Can Do Today Instead)

Season #1

If you can't take off 6 months from your job to heal your burnout, this episode is for you! In this episode, I break down why rest alone can’t fix burnout, what actually helps, and 3 actionable steps you can start...
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Epi 25: How Hitting My Rock Bottom Led Me to Coaching (Part II)

Season #1

In part II, I dive deeper into my burnout journey, sharing the breaking points and realizations that changed everything. You’ll hear how I confronted the root causes of my stress and the steps I took to reclaim my...
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