Veterinary policy and mental health with Dr Lydia Pethick
Episode 68
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12th December 2023
• STEAM Powered • Michele Ong
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00:00:00
SP#68: Dr Lydia Pethick
00:01:27
Lydia's journey to veterinary science.
00:02:12
Biosecurity through veterinary science.
00:03:10
What biosecurity policy entails.
00:05:56
Mental health and well-being in the vet space (Content warning: mentions of suicide, emotional blackmail)
00:08:41
The initiatives to raise awareness and support vets and their communities.
00:11:24
Bringing in broader professional skills and support at the university level for future vets.
00:13:20
Support at the industry board level in this capacity across multiple sectors.
00:15:10
SMART, and strategies for managing individual well-being.
00:15:44
'S' is for self-acceptance, state of mind, and self-care.
00:18:26
'M' is for mood boosters like morning sun, movement, and music.
00:22:23
'A' is for awareness.
00:23:38
'R' is for relationships.
00:24:25
'T' is for treasure hunting.
00:26:16
Take things a little at a time to improve yourself or your situation.
00:27:31
Lydia's own experiences with burnout and a desire for change.
00:28:44
The stigma and loneliness of personal struggles and wanting people to know they're not alone.
00:30:31
Horticultural therapy in Lydia's life and work.
00:34:55
Finding coaches for your own direction finding.
00:35:51
What advice would you give someone who would like to do what you do, and what advice should they ignore?
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