Show Notes
Kia ora and welcome back to the second episode of the Vet Thrive Collective. In this episode, you'll meet Megan's sister from another mister, Dr. Sonja Olson.
Sonja is an author, veterinarian, health and wellness educator, and fitness instructor. Her latest book "Creating Wellbeing and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession: A Call to Life" is a call to action for the veterinary health industry.
Like many veterinary professionals, Sonja reached a crisis point before she was able to make the changes necessary to put her health and wellness front and center.
During the conversation, Megan and Sonja cover:
- Reaching crisis point in their careers
- How to recover from burn-out
- Why burnout doesn't need to be part of vet life
And more!
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Resources:
Sonja's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Wellbeing-Resilience-Veterinary-Profession/dp/1032203358/
Recommended book:
https://www.amazon.com/Manifesto-Moral-Revolution-Tools-Change/dp/1250222877/
More about Dr Sonja Olson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-a-olson-dvm/
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