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 over in your head long after it was already resolved? If so, you’re not overreacting. You’re experiencing a very normal nervous system response. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm explains why your brain fixates on mistakes, why “just letting it go” doesn’t work, and what’s actually happening in your body when anxiety takes over. You’ll learn how your threat response gets activated by perceived risks to your competence, reputation, or belonging—and why trying to out-think anxiety often makes spiraling worse. Amy walks you through a simple, science-based 3-step strategy to interrupt the spiral, calm your nervous system, and help your brain stand down once the danger has passed. Along the way, she shares real-life examples (including a painfully relatable social slip-up), common client scenarios, and the exact language she uses in coaching to help high-achievers recover faster after mistakes. This episode is for you if you: Can’t stop replaying small mistakes Feel anxious or embarrassed long after an interaction ends Struggle with overthinking, self-criticism, or rumination Want practical tools to calm your nervous system quickly Are ready to stop spiraling and trust yourself again You’ll walk away understanding that nothing has gone wrong—you’re not broken—and that learning to recover from mistakes is a skill you can practice and strengthen over time. ✨ If you’re ready to stop running on anxiety and start feeling more calm, confident, and grounded in your day-to-day life, learn more about coaching with Dr. Amy Grimm here.   Burnout & Wellbeing Coaching With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.  

If you’re heading into the holidays feeling tired, overstimulated, or quietly overwhelmed, even while everyone around you seems to be sprinting toward joy, this episode is for you. This isn’t a productivity episode. It’s a pause. In this short, heartfelt holiday check-in, Amy shares a more personal, behind-the-scenes moment from her own life and offers permission to let this season be softer. For many high-achievers, the holidays come with unspoken pressure to keep going, keep performing, and keep optimizing—when what’s actually needed is rest, presence, and space to breathe. Amy reflects on why the holidays don’t have to be cheerful, polished, or high-energy to be meaningful, and why slowing down isn’t something you need to earn. She also invites listeners to step into community—by sharing topic requests, podcast recommendations, and helping spread this work to more high-achievers who need it. If you’ve been craving a gentler close to the year—without fixing, hustling, or figuring everything out—consider this your permission slip.   HOW TO SUBMIT Topic Requests or Podcast Recommendations: Step 1: Visit my podcast page by clicking this link. 🔗 Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of the page. ⬇️ Step 3: Fill out the request form. 📋 Step 4: Hit Submit! That's it! ✅   Burnout & Wellbeing Coaching With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

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 inherently bad.  Stress is actually a normal (and necessary!) part of being human, which means it's in our best interest to learn how to work with it instead of fighting against it. In this episode, you'll learn: How your nervous system and mindset shape your stress response Why stress boosts performance How too little stress is just as harmful as too much And why avoiding stress keeps you stuck in overwhelm and burnout.  Amy also shares two powerful stories that show stress as a wake-up call and a catalyst for meaningful change.  If you’ve been trying to “get rid of stress,” this episode will help you rethink your entire relationship with it, and finally feel more in control.   Burnout & Wellbeing Coaching With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

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 breaks down the cause behind decision fatigue: cognitive fatigue, a burnout symptom most high-achievers mistake for personal failure. You’ll learn how chronic mental load drains your brain’s ability to make decisions, why “just prioritize” doesn’t work when you’re overloaded, and how your nervous system plays a direct role in your clarity, focus, and ability to choose. Amy shares the neuroscience behind cognitive fatigue, relatable examples from high-responsibility women, and simple tools you can use immediately to reduce overwhelm, strengthen your decision-making, and reclaim your mental energy. If you’re tired of feeling mentally scattered, stuck, or exhausted, this episode will help you finally understand what’s happening and what to do next.   Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

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 why I’m taking the week off to go explore Death Valley… and why rest doesn’t always mean slowing down. Sometimes rest is joy. Sometimes it’s adventure. Sometimes it’s simply doing something because you love it. You’ll get a quick reminder that: Play is medicine for burnout Rest can look like movement, creativity, or fun Guilt-free downtime is essential, not optional This is your permission slip to pause and reconnect with yourself! Whether you spend the week relaxing, catching up on episodes, or doing something that lights you up — I’m cheering you on. Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. 💜     Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

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 nervous system that feels safe, a brain that works with you (not against you), and a few tools to bring both back online. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm shares the five core skills she teaches her coaching clients to help them stop living in survival mode and start thriving, no matter how demanding their career is. You’ll learn:✨ How to regulate your nervous system so your body stops running on adrenaline✨ Why aligning your life with your core values is essential for real balance✨ The simple shifts that help you meet your own needs (without guilt)✨ How to manage your mind so you stop spiraling and start leading yourself✨ The emotional processing that turns overwhelm into resilience These five skills are the foundation of Amy’s coaching framework, and the reason her clients go from exhausted and reactive to calm, confident, and capable. If you’re ready to stop running on fumes and start feeling like yourself again, tune in and learn how to thrive from the inside out.   Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

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 you wanted… So why doesn’t it feel good? In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm gets real about the difference between success and happiness, and why chasing them will leave you drained. Tune in to learn: Why external achievements can’t fill internal gaps How to redefine success so it actually feels good Why you must stop postponing happiness until “after the next goal” How your nervous system plays a role in feeling fulfilled And how to create achievement that’s sustainable, not exhausting You deserve a life that feels as good as it looks. 💯 Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

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 episode of Burnout-Free Me, we’re breaking down 5 common thought traps that high achievers face during big transitions, and why these thoughts are actually signs that you’re growing. You’ll learn about:✨ Why your identity feels wobbly when everything changes✨ The moment when your “dream job” stops feeling dreamy✨ The pressure to have life figured out by now (and why that’s a myth)✨ The grief that comes with choosing what’s best for you✨ Why your nervous system wants to hide when you try to evolve And because I love a good metaphor, we’re also talking about caterpillars turning into soup. Your goo era is part of the transformation 🐛🦋 If you’ve ever wondered: What is happening to me? Why is this so hard? Am I making a huge mistake? Take a deep breath.This is the messy middle — the chrysalis stage — where everything familiar dissolves so something better can emerge.   Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

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 fears that make “wanting” feel unsafe, and how to give yourself permission to desire more without guilt or burnout. You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between external expectations and genuine desire, why your values are the clearest guide to what you truly want, and how Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can help you build a sustainable foundation for growth. I’ll also share a real coaching story about moving from “Should I?” to “How can I?”,  and a powerful mindset shift that changes everything. Getting what you really want isn’t about working harder, it’s about aligning with who you are and what matters most. And pursuing what you want shouldn’t lead to burnout. It should bring you back to yourself.   Download the Resource Guide for this Episode: Reflection Prompts and Values List     Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.    

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 Me, I sit down with Crystal Stokes, founder of Full Circle Lab, therapist, and leadership coach, to explore how ambitious professionals can thrive without sacrificing their well-being. You’ll hear Crystal’s journey from working in veterinary medicine to supporting the people within the profession, and what inspired her to focus on purpose, resilience, and values-driven leadership. We also discuss the balance between personal responsibility (how to show up, set boundaries, and protect yourself from burnout) and the role of organizational support (what systems and cultures look like when they truly optimize performance, leadership, and well-being). If you’re a driven professional who wants to succeed in your career while protecting your energy and joy, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiring perspectives on leading yourself and your teams in a sustainable, fulfilling way.   Meet Our Guest: Crystal Stokes, is the founder and managing director of Full Circle Lab. With a background in veterinary medicine, psychotherapy, leadership development and coaching, and business operations, she leads with a blend of emotional intelligence, strategy, and heart. Her work is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices and high-performance coaching, and she's passionate about helping veterinary professionals rediscover purpose, build resilience, and lead from a grounded, values-driven perspective. Crystal has walked in many shoes—starting as a GP and then overnight ER veterinary technician, then becoming a licensed therapist, and now a director of operations, certified professional coach, and leadership consultant. Crystal understands the unique challenges of veterinary medicine and high-stress careers, not just clinically, but emotionally and culturally. That’s what drives her to build stronger, healthier teams. She’s also the host of the Vet Med Wellness & Leadership Podcast, where she dives into the heart of veterinary culture, burnout, and what it really means to thrive in this field.   Contact Crystal: https://www.fullcirclelab.com/ https://www.fullcirclelab.com/vet-med-podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalstokes/    Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.

Emotions are temporary nervous system responses, not life sentences. They’re invitations to pause, listen, and understand yourself more deeply. In this episode, I’m sharing the art and science of emotional processing and how understanding your nervous system can transform the way you experience stress. You’ll learn why your brain tricks you into thinking feelings are permanent, how the 90-second emotional wave works, and why naming your emotions is like turning on your internal GPS. We’ll cover practical strategies to move through tough feelings, uncover their deeper messages, and regulate your nervous system so you can respond instead of react. Whether it’s that sharp email right before you leave work or the quiet frustration simmering at home, this episode gives you the tools to handle emotions with clarity and compassion. What You’ll Learn: Why your brain overestimates how long emotions last How to ride the 90-second emotional wave The power of naming and getting curious about your feelings How emotions shape your perception and decision-making Practical ways to bring your nervous system back into regulation If you’re ready to stop being swept away by your emotions and start working with them, this one’s for you. Visit www.daring dvm.com to explore ways to work together and join the Burnout-Free Community. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode!   Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.  

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 me this week to learn about the new direction I’m taking, what’s coming next, and how you can be part of this exciting shift, creating a generation of successful, energized, and fulfilled women who are finally living life on their own terms. 💜🙌   What You’ll Learn From This Episode: The twists and turns of my coaching journey so far. How my life and work have evolved in ways I didn’t expect. Why I’m taking my work in a bold new direction. What Burnout-Free Me really means, and who it’s for. What you can look forward to from me, the podcast, and my work in the near future. Here's to going from burnout to break through, together!   Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.    

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 presence and compassion to shift perspectives, even in the most entrenched situations. If you want tools to navigate conflict, protect your well-being, and become a more effective ally in the world, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how to heal, stand firm in your values, and sustain your activism without sacrificing yourself and without burning out.   Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.    

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 guide: real talk, practical strategies, and a little bit of sass to remind you that you can show up with courage and kindness even amidst the mess. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why acknowledging reality (not ignoring it) is the first step to resilience What it means to be values-driven and kind (without being a pushover or an *sshole) How to respond instead of react (and why that pause is everything) Why action (not motivation) is the antidote to overwhelm How to be a thoughtful media consumer without checking out completely or going insane 💜 We need courage, kindness, grace, resilience and grit now more than ever.💜 Burnout Free Me If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life. Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com. Learn more about the program and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Daring DVM Podcast, a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.   Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. JOIN the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

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:  That's not true and Leisure time isn’t the enemy. The real issue is that we’ve been conditioned to believe our worth = our productivity. So when downtime shows up, our nervous systems panic. Stillness feels unsafe. Rest feels like failure. And we end up filling our “free time” with things that exhaust us (overthinking, stressing, scrolling, distracting ourselves) instead of nourishing us. In this "hot take" episode, I’m breaking down why more free time isn’t the problem (it’s actually the opportunity) and what you need to relearn NOW, before the future gives us even more hours back (🤞fingers crossed!). If you’re tired of running on fumes and ready to finally feel safe doing less, this one’s for you. 💜💯   Burnout Free Me If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life. Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com. Learn more about the program and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. ✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today. 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

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 completely off the rails and why these tools matter most when life doesn’t go according to plan. You’ll walk away with practical reflections you can use to meet your own curveballs with more resilience, clarity, and calm. Plus, if you’re ready to go deeper, I share how you can join my Burnout Free Me group coaching program to put these tools into practice with guidance and support.   Burnout Free Me If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life. Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com. Learn more about the program and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. ✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today. 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

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 toward balance.   Burnout Free Me If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life. Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com. Learn more about the program and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. ✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today. 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

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 running on fumes, chasing the next “win,” or feeling like rest just isn’t enough? You’re not alone! In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down the science of dopamine, the brain chemical that rules our motivation, reward, and yes, even our burnout. What you'll learn: How pleasure and pain are tied together in your brain, and why chasing quick hits of dopamine can leave you exhausted. Why high-achievers are particularly vulnerable to dopamine-driven burnout. The role your nervous system plays in craving, stress, and exhaustion. Practical, actionable strategies to reset your dopamine system and reclaim your energy (without giving up ambition or success!). From practicing boredom and delaying gratification to prioritizing real self-care and leaning into meaning, you’ll learn how to break free from the cycle of constant chasing and create lasting balance in your life. If you’re ready to stop running on autopilot, calm your nervous system, and finally feel like yourself again, this episode is for you.   Burnout Free Me If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life. Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com. Learn more about the program and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. ✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today. 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn  

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 Krisie Stanley, how stress affects gut health, why symptoms like brain fog and fatigue may be connected, and simple daily habits busy women can use to restore balance and feel their best. Burnout Free Me If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life. Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com. Learn more about the program and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.   ✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today. 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Connect with Krisie Stanley: Email: Hello@restoreandblossom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoreandblossom/ Free 30-minute consultation: https://bit.ly/Krisierestoreandblossom   Krisie Stanley is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause healing. Krisie has a deep passion for helping others restore their health naturally, and helps clients uncover and address the underlying gut imbalances contributing to fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal challenges, and more. She is the founder of Restore and Blossom, a virtual holistic nutrition practice where she supports people in achieving vibrant health and lasting transformation through personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies. She also hosts the Restore and Blossom Podcast, where she helps listeners break up with diet culture, build a healthier relationship with food, understand how nutrition works for them. In addition, she provides services at Complete Care and Wellness Counselling, helping individuals navigate illness and recovery, and collaborates with a local gym to guide clients toward strength, energy, and sustainable body confidence through balanced, personalized approaches. Krisie’s mission is to empower others with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement they need to eliminate gut symptoms, reclaim their health, and experience the fullness of life—spirit, soul, and body.

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 greater risk for burnout what’s happening in your nervous system when you’re in a constant state of “go” how chronic activation erodes your resilience why slowing down feels so unnatural for people who are used to pushing through how the biology of stress interacts with the psychology of caring, creating a perfect storm for exhaustion and detachment and why the first step out of that cycle is practicing self-compassion. We’ll also look at the internal and external signs of burnout so you can spot them early and take action before they take over.   Burnout Free Me If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living a burnout-free life, join the brand-new Burnout Free Me Coaching Intensive—a transformative small-group program designed to help you build sustainable rest and balance for your high-achieving life. Join the waitlist now for first dibs on enrollment and access to exclusive founding member pricing. Spots are limited! Find out more at www.daringdvm.com. Learn more about the program and join the waitlist at www.daringdvm.com.   ✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today. 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn