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Burnout-Free Me
Burnout-Free Me is the success and well-being podcast for high-achievers and ambitious career professionals who are done running on empty and ready to thrive on their own terms.
Hosted by Dr. Amy Grimm—a veterinarian, success coach, and wellbeing expert—this podcast gives you the tools, mindset shifts, and honest conversations you need to break free from the hustle.
Each week, you’ll get real talk about stress, mental health, work-life balance, productivity, and all the ways burnout sneaks into…
Episodes
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159 - The Everyday Habits Burning You Out And Why You’re Probably Proud Of Them
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Burnout-Free Me158 - The Business Case for Trauma-Informed Leadership with Dr. Olivia Fisher
Most of what we cover on Burnout Free Me lives at the individual level: nervous systems, mindset, and the tools we use to survive high-pressure work. This…
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157 - Why Venting Doesn’t Work And What Actually Helps You Move On
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156 - Burnout Isn't Just a Job Problem And Leaving Won't Fix It: Why exhaustion follows you and what actually has to change so it stops
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Burnout-Free Me155 - Caregiver Burnout, Advocacy, and the Courage to Take Up Space, with Michelle Anderson
A conversation with Michelle Anderson on burnout beyond the workplace, boundaries that flex, and learning to advocate for yourself. Want more of this? On…
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154 - Working Harder Today Won't Make Tomorrow Easier: What The Research Actually Shows
A 2025 workplace study tested the trade every high-achieving woman makes with herself... Want more of this? On Substack, I share longer reflections, practical…
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153 - Burnout Is Trendy. Change Isn't.
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152 - Why "Caring Less" Won't Fix Your Burnout (And What Your Nervous System Actually Needs): The invisible load, the always-on nervous system, and reclaiming your worth beyond your output.
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Burnout-Free Me151 - What Happens When You Can't Imagine Doing It for Another 20 Years? Burnout, Identity Shifts, and Reinventing Yourself with Dr. Shahrzad Rafiee
Sometimes the hardest question isn't "What do I want to leave behind?" but "What do I want to move toward?" What happens when you've accomplished the thing you…
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150 - 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Coach (That Apply to Every High-Achiever): On imposter syndrome, failure, and why confidence beats perfection every single time
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149 - The 3 Mindset Shifts That Actually Changed My Life and What Turning 40 Taught Me
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148 - Secondary Traumatic Stress and The Burnout You Don't See Coming: The Invisible Wounds of Helping Professionals
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147 - Trauma 101: Understanding the Basics of Traumatic Stress: The Language of Trauma and Why It Matters for Burnout
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146 - Why You’re Always Exhausted (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
Join me on Substack: If you’re ready for more honest, real conversations about burnout, nervous system regulation, and creating a life that actually feels good…
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145 - Perfectionism Is a Terrible Strategy: The simple habit that helps high-achievers stay consistent without burning out
High-achievers love a good plan. We map out the perfect workout routine. The ideal morning ritual. The healthy habit that will finally help us feel organized…
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144 - How to Balance Career and Love Life as a High-Achieving Woman
Many high-achieving women quietly wonder the same thing: Is it actually possible to have a fulfilling career and a fulfilling relationship? When you care…
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143 - Work Is Not Your Family: The Burnout Trap No One Talks About
“We’re like family here.” It sounds warm, supportive, and welcoming. But in many workplaces, this phrase can quietly blur boundaries and create pressure to…
Burnout-Free Me142 - Burnout in the Bedroom with Laura Jurgens: When Sex Becomes Another To-Do
Burnout in the Bedroom: When Sex Becomes Another To-Do with Laura Jurgens When you’re burned out, overwhelmed, and running on empty, intimacy is often one of…
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141 - How Gratitude Changes Your Brain When You’re Under Pressure
How Gratitude Changes Your Brain When You’re Under Pressure When life feels heavy and pressure is high, your brain doesn’t respond by becoming calm or…
Burnout-Free Me140 - The Human Cost of Caring: Burnout, Compassion, and Meaningful Work with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
The Human Cost of Caring: Burnout, Compassion, and Meaningful Work with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk Caring deeply about your work can be meaningful—and exhausting…
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139 - Can Burnout Affect Your Sex Drive? The Effect of Chronic Stress on Desire
Can Burnout Affect Your Sex Drive? The Effect of Chronic Stress on Desire When you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly running on empty, desire is often…
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138 - How to Stop Spiraling After a Mistake: A 3-Step Strategy to Calm Down Fast
Have you ever made a small mistake—sent the wrong email, misspoke in a meeting, said something mildly awkward—and then found yourself replaying it over and…
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137 - This Isn’t a Productivity Episode: I’m Asking You for a Small Favor Before the New Year
If you’re heading into the holidays feeling tired, overstimulated, or quietly overwhelmed, even while everyone around you seems to be sprinting toward joy…
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136 - Why Stress Is Important: The Hidden Role Stress Plays in Your Health, Performance, and Happiness
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions among high achievers about stress: the belief that stress is…
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135 - It’s Not Indecision — It’s Cognitive Fatigue! How Chronic Mental Load Makes Even Simple Decisions Feel Impossible
If you’ve been feeling foggy, overwhelmed, indecisive, or like your brain just… stops, you’re not alone. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm…
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134 - Why Rest Matters (and Why I’m in the Desert Right Now)
This Thanksgiving week, I’m practicing what I preach — rest, play, and doing things that make me feel alive. In this mini episode of Burnout-Free Me, I share…
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133 - How to Thrive in a High-Pressure Career Without Burning Out
AKA - How to Thrive Without Quitting Your Job (Or Losing Your Sanity)! You don’t have to quit your job or escape to Bali to stop burning out. You just need a…
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132 - You’re Successful, But Are You Happy? What Every Ambitious Woman Needs To Know About Happiness, Success, and 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…
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131- Five Thought Traps That Hold You Back When You’re Ready for More
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…
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130 - How to Get What You Really Want - Without Burning Out Trying
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…
Burnout-Free Me129 - Ambition Meets Balance: How to Lead, Succeed, and Protect Your Well-Being with Crystal Stokes
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…
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128 - The 90-Second Rule To Change How You Handle Stress
Emotions are temporary nervous system responses, not life sentences. They’re invitations to pause, listen, and understand yourself more deeply. In this…
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127 - Here’s Why Everything You Think About Burnout is About to Change - Welcome to 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…
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Ep126: How to Stand Up for Your Beliefs Without Burning Out
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…
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Ep125: Feeling Burned Out by the News? Here’s How to Stay Grounded
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…
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Ep124: Hot Take - “Work Hard, Play Hard” Is a Lie
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…
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Ep123: Burnout-Proof - How to Stay Calm When Life Derails Your Week
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…
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Ep122: Burnout in Vet Med - Honest Answers for Exhausted Professionals
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…
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Ep121: Dopamine Addiction Disguised as Success Is Why You Keep Burning Out
Struggling with burnout, exhaustion, or constant stress? Discover how dopamine addiction disguised as achievement fuels burnout and why traditional self-care…
Burnout-Free MeEp120: Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Burnout - What Your Gut Has to Do With It
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…
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Ep119: Stop Pushing Through - How Your Nervous System Drives Burnout and How to Heal
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…
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Ep118: How to Leave Work at Work - Tools to Switch Off and Recharge
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…
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Ep117: Why Sleep Isn’t Enough - 7 Types of Rest Every High-Achieving Woman Needs
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…
Burnout-Free MeEp116: Confidence, Burnout and Belonging - Thriving in Tough Workplaces as a Woman
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…
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Ep115: What Real Resilience Looks Like (and What Actually Works)
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…
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Ep114: Q&A - Real Talk on Emotional Resilience, Value Alignment, and Daily Practices to Thrive in Veterinary Medicine
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…
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Ep113: Psychological Safety - When It’s Safe to Be You, Everything Changes
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…
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Ep112: High-Achieving and Lonely - Why High Standards Hurt Intimacy
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…
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Ep111: Overcoming Procrastination When You’re Ambitious and Burned Out
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…
Burnout-Free MeEp110: Savanna Symons - When Success Doesn’t Silence Self-Doubt
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…
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Ep109: Self-Care from the Ground Up
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…
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Ep108: What High-Achieving Women Get Wrong About Self-Care
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…
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Ep107: You’re Not Broken - A Conversation About Burnout and Healing
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…
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Ep106: 10 Red Flags It Might Be Time to Leave Your Job
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…
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Ep105: How to Have Productive Conversations About Harm and Injustice
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…
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Ep104: Everyday Tools for Uncertain Times - Practical Strategies to Regain Control and Calm
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…
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Ep103: The Mindset of Uncertainty - Rewiring Your Brain When You Can’t Predict What’s Next
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…
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Ep102: Understanding Uncertainty - How Your Nervous System Reacts When Life Feels Out of Control
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…
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Ep101: You Asked, I Answered - Burnout, Boundaries, and Feeling Like You Again!
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…
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Ep100: TOP TEN Lessons for A Burnout Free Life!
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…