The Life Boost Mentorship
A 6-month health & life coaching program for veterinarians ready to break free from the exhausting status quo—so you can love your career again, feel good in your body, and end the day with energy left to have (and enjoy) a life outside of work
with group and individual support and a library of self-paced courses and resources that will lift a weight off your shoulder one doable, liberating step at a time.
⭐️ Bonus: Includes 8 hrs of RACE-approved CE so you can get credit for prioritizing yourself (and even use your CE stipend for 6 months of support!)
This is for you if...
- You love being a vet but know something needs to change if you want to keep doing this long-term without sacrificing your health, happiness, or personal life.
- You’re exhausted and running on empty. You feel tired all the time, you’re snapping at your loved ones, and even on your days off, you're still busy with life and worry about your patients.
- You’ve tried to make healthy changes before, but nothing sticks. You want to eat better, exercise, or set boundaries—but stress, cravings, people-pleasing, and not enough ours in the day keep getting in the way.
- You’re ignoring signs from your body. GI issues, headaches, cravings, brain fog, trouble sleeping… you know your body is trying to tell you something, but you’ve been too busy to listen.
- You’re considering a career change but afraid another job will be the same. You feel unsupported, undervalued, or drained by clients and management—but switching jobs feels like a risk.
So that you can have...
Energy left at the end of the day—enough to actually enjoy your life outside of work instead of just recovering from the day.
A clear mind, better focus, and improved sleep—without relying on caffeine, sugar, or collapsing in front of Netflix to “turn off.”
A body that feels good—strong, nourished, and resilient—without restrictive diets or exhausting workout plans.
Confidence setting boundaries & prioritizing yourself—so you no longer feel guilty leaving on time or saying no to extra work.
Clarity about your next career move—whether it’s staying where you are, renegotiating your role, or exploring new opportunities.
This program gives you the tools to navigate life in a way that supports your energy and well-being—so you can handle challenges, hard days, and curveballs without sacrificing yourself in the process.
You'll notice a shift even within the first month...
When Katie first came to me, she was a burnt-out veterinarian, stressed to the point that looking at her schedule gave her anxiety and disrupted her sleep. She felt stuck in unhealthy habits, constantly exhausted, and overwhelmed.
Within just one month in the Life Boost program, her fiancé was already commenting on the difference and she was actually looking forward to going to work again —her stress and anxiety decreased, cravings for unhealthy food vanished, and her energy was returning.
By the end of the 6 months, she was nourishing her body in a way that felt good, setting boundaries at work, and improved her sleep. Most importantly, she learned to tune into her body’s signals—leading to a life-changing Celiac diagnosis she otherwise wouldn't have prioritized amid the busyness of vet med.
Why This Approach Works When Nothing Else Has
You’ve spent your life learning how to work hard, push through stress, and achieve—but no one taught you how to work with your body, brain, and nervous system to actually feel good while doing it.
- You’ve been conditioned to push through stress, exhaustion, and body cues instead of learning how to regulate your nervous system and create boundaries that actually stick.
- You’ve been taught that success means sacrificing yourself instead of designing a career and life that actually work for you.
- You weren’t given the tools in vet school to handle the emotional weight of this job—or to support our own mental and physical health along the way.
- Diet and hustle culture have conditioned you to see your body as the enemy—something to control, ignore, or punish, rather than your ally in life and the one thing devoted to taking care of you.
- You’ve been taught that willpower, discipline, and working harder are the answer—but the truth is, when you’re in survival mode, your brain and body won’t let you sustain those changes.
This mentorship helps you unlearn the messages and rules that have been exhausting and overextending you and replaces them with a totally different approach—one that reconnects you with your body, supports your nervous system, and works with your brain instead of against it.
This mentorship helps you unlearn the messages and rules that have been keeping you stuck and replaces it with a totally different approach—one that reconnects you with your body, supports your nervous system, and works with your brain instead of against it.
🔥 The Life Boost Approach: What Makes This Different?
This isn’t about willpower, restriction, or “trying harder.” It’s about learning how to work with your brain, body, and nervous system instead of against them.
The LBC (Life Boosting Change) Approach is based on:
- Prioritizing the 3 L’s for a sustainable approach that gives you energy – Love, Lifestyle, & Long-Term Success
- Balancing the 3 B’s to feel good inside and out – Brain, Blood Sugar, & Belly (Gut Health)
- Embracing the 3 C’s to overcome any challenges – Compassion, Curiosity, & Connection
We address mental, physical, and emotional well-being together—because you can’t address the root of burnout, exhaustion, or low energy by only looking at one piece of the puzzle. Everything is connected.
The Life Boost Approach works when other things haven't...
This program is so different from others I’ve tried. I’ve worked with therapists, nutritionists, doctors, but no one ever focused on me as a WHOLE—body, mind, and heart. And that was exactly what I needed.
Sara
Veterinarian
Everything else I’ve tried only lasted a few months or weeks. I’d hop off the “bandwagon” and be back where I started. I know these changes are permanent. I am much happier and healthier with my life now!
Katie
Veterinarian
Vet Med Conditions Us to Normalize Stress & Self-Sacrifice. Let’s Change That.
If you're frustrated by practices focused on numbers instead of long-term success or well-being advice that sounds good in theory but doesn't stick - this is your chance to break the norm. By shifting how you approach your own health and success, you can help to set a new standard in vet med - one that feels like a breath of fresh air.
My client Charlotte (DVM, '23 grad) was feeling stressed and unsupported after months of changes at what originally seemed like a great fit clinic, but worried that switching jobs would just mean ending up in the same situation somewhere else. She didn’t want to dread going to work or spend her days counting down the minutes until she could leave.
Five months into the mentorship program, she’s in a clinic that values her, confidently negotiated her contract and set boundaries (despite a history of people-pleasing), and has a schedule that lets her enjoy life outside of work.
She leaves on time, has energy for boxing and karaoke with friends, and enjoys easy, healthy meals that keep her feeling good. She’s even inspired her overextended practice owner to start making healthy changes too!
With the LBC approach, healthy habits start to happen because you want to not because you're white knuckling or "should":
I overcame the mindset that I had tried everything, nothing worked, and nothing will — with Amelia’s help, I have named my inner critic, helped compassionately tame her, learned to partner with my body and mind, and love myself so much better. And I have lost weight, which I never thought would be possible for me at this point in my life.
-Sara, veterinarian
What You'll Get In the Life Boost Mentorship...
This 6-month coaching program is designed to make sustainable change feel doable, energizing, and like a weight being lifted off your shoulders —so that taking care of yourself doesn’t feel like another job.
Here's what's included:
⭐️Weekly Group Coaching Calls (Optional & Recorded!)
Get live coaching & personalized support to overcome challenges and change the unconscious patterns that have been holding you back and learn from others going through similar struggles.
⭐️ Private Life Boost Website & Mobile App (Self-Paced Learning)
Self-paced courses designed to take just 10 minutes per day - with audio + written options and individual check-ins & feedback as you work through lessons
A library of resources to support you with the logistics of making healthy changes
⭐️ Community Forum (Not on Facebook!)
A private space to ask questions, receive coaching, and connect with other vets who get it.
Accountability & support as you create habits that actually work for your unique body & life.
You'll get access to a library of courses to support you with:
Stress & Nervous System Regulation – Learn how to work with your brain & body instead of against them so you can stay calm, clear-headed, and in control—even on tough days.
Gut Health & Blood Sugar Balance – Discover how to fuel your body in a way that boosts energy, stabilizes mood, and improves digestion (without restrictive food rules or burnout-fueling diets).
Nutrition & Habit Change – Build sustainable, realistic health habits that feel good and actually fit your life (no white knuckling required)
Boundaries & Communication – Get the tools to say no without guilt, stop overextending yourself, and navigate tough conversations with confidence.
Relationships & Emotional Well-Being – Learn how to break people-pleasing patterns, handle difficult clients, and build fulfilling personal & professional relationships.
Career & Contract Negotiation Support – If your workplace is draining you, I’ll help you explore new opportunities, negotiate your contract, or shift your current role so it actually supports your well-being.
Exclusive bonuses to make you unstoppable:
⭐️ RACE-Approved CE – Earn 8 hours of CE credit from the Game Changer course while investing in yourself!
⭐️ A Life Boost Planner - Created by Amelia and mailed to you so that you can put the daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly habits into practice.
⭐️ Becoming Unstoppable Jumpstart – A month of embracing self-compassion, boosting confidence, and fun daily truth or dares to help you start tuning into your body & nervous system.
⭐️ Anti-Anxiety Tool Library – A collection of quick, simple techniques you can use anywhere to calm stress, reset your nervous system, and feel in control.
⭐️ Meditations & Self- Hypnosis Recordings – To help you rewire patterns, boost resilience, and release stress.
⭐️ 30+ Exclusive Life Boost Recipes – Delicious, nourishing meals like chicken pot pie soup, power waffles, arancini balls, black bean veggie burgers with pickled onions, smashed avocado, and butternut squash buns, pecan pie amazeballs, and more to fuel your body & brain without stress.
⭐ Resources for a Kitchen That Sets You Up for Success – Shopping lists, food label tips, kitchen staples, and more.
⭐ Quick & Easy Meal Ideas – A Life Boost flavor cheat sheet, nourishing bowls, and fast prep options based on your preferences.
⭐ Protein, Snack, Breakfast & Lunch Quick Lists – Fuel your body and brain even on crazy days.
⭐ Overcoming Challenges Resources – Support for real-life scenarios like staying healthy while traveling, avoiding meal boredom, and cooking for the whole family.
⭐ Frequently Asked Questions Section – Answers to common questions like best non-alcohol alternatives, gluten myths, and dark chocolate brands without heavy metals.
⭐ New Resources Always Being Added! – Based on your requests and evolving needs.
The program is designed to support you—not overwhelm you. You’ll take it one small, sustainable step at a time so you actually feel better from Day 1.
What I noticed right off the bat and I appreciated was a place of non-judgment and meeting everybody where they were. I saw it for myself and also for the other participants. We obviously put enough judgment on ourselves, and to have somebody who is there saying ‘it's okay to be where you are’ was really nice. It's not this expectation of ‘why haven't you done this?’ and ‘why are you here?’ It's just like, ‘that's where you are. No problem. What else can we do to move this forward?’
-Caroline, DVM, Medical director
When you finally stop fighting yourself and start working with your body, mind, and nervous system, everything shifts:
- You feel calm, confident, and in control instead of anxious, exhausted, or constantly second-guessing yourself.
- You naturally make healthy choices—without guilt, rules, or relying on willpower.
- You create boundaries that actually stick—without feeling like you’re letting people down.
- You wake up with energy and clarity—ready to take on your day instead of just surviving it.
You don’t need more willpower. You need a different approach. This is it.
Who This Is For (and Who It’s Not For)
This program is for you if...
- You love being a vet but know something needs to change if you want to sustain this career long-term without sacrificing your health or relationship.
- You’re burned out and looking for a way to feel good again.
- You want to work with a veterinarian who gets it because she’s lived it instead of having to explain why vet med can feel so stressful and draining.
- You want to wake up with energy, looking forward to the day and go to bed feeling fulfilled and proud of yourself
- You’re tired of feeling like your life is just work, eat, sleep, repeat.
- You want an approach that actually works for your unique body, lifestyle, and career demands.
- You want a proactive, realistic approach to supporting your body, mind, and career.
- You’re ready to break the norm and do things differently—because you know the way we’ve always done things in vet med isn’t working.
This program is NOT for you if...
- You want a quick fix—this program is about real, lasting change (not short-term bandaids).
- You’re looking for a strict diet or rigid wellness plan—this program is customized to your unique body, preferences, and lifestyle and is about flexibility & sustainability.
- You’re not willing to ask for help — you’ll have all the support and tools you need, but you have to be willing to utilize them. The biggest transformations happen when you’re willing to talk through and explore the times when things don't go as planned or you don’t feel “perfect”.
- You want someone to just tell you exactly what to do instead of learning how to listen to your own body, brain, and heart.
Hi! I'm Dr. Amelia.
Veterinarian, Integrative Health and Life Coach, Consultant, Speaker, and Advocate for Change in Vet Med.
Since earning my VMD and VBMA certificate from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014, I have worked in small animal general practice, urgent care, and locum which has provided the opportunity to work in over 30 different practices including corporate, privately owned, mobile, high and low income, and both toxic and thriving cultures.
That experience combined with my extensive and holistic training and personal journey recovering from burnout has given me a unique perspective about why the vet profession is struggling.
I've used that insight to develop a variety of resources and programs to make it easier for veterinary professionals and practices to be thriving "unicorns" - you get it all in this program!
This mentorship is the program I wish existed when I was struggling. If you’re ready to stop just “getting through” the day and start actually feeling good again, I’d love to support you on this journey.
You worked way too hard to get to this point - now it's time to prioritize your energy and sanity so you can enjoy it.
Want even more details of what to expect?
Below you'll find details on each course in the Life Boost Mentorship Program and answers to frequently asked questions.
Here are the steps I'll guide you through during your self-paced journey:
Step 1: The Game Changer - this will truly change the way you experience life
Learn anti-anxiety tools you can use anywhere to decrease stress and to start releasing the pressure you’ve been carrying around
Learn tools to shift out of survival mode so that you feel more in control of your thoughts and actions instead of feeling impulsive or overwhelmed with worry, anxiety, and judgmental thoughts
Have clarity on what specific aspects of your life have been draining your energy and adding pressure and what how to change that so you can support your energy
Identify personality traits that may actually be signs that you’re stuck in survival mode (like people pleasing, perfectionism, never slowing down, etc), learn how to stop those unconscious patterns, and explore and discover who YOU are outside of your roles and who you think you “should” be
Get clear on what you really want (even if you have no clue right now) and how to move towards that in a way that feels doable so that you’re not wasting time and energy on all the wrong things
Naturally start improving all of the Life Boost B’s (belly, brain, and blood sugar) without even focusing on food or other healthy habits as you decrease your stress and start tuning into all of you - body, mind, and heart (you'll be surprised by how many healthy changes you start making without directly focusing on that!)
✨ Change Any Habit: The TAR Model - available any time you need it
Learn how to change any habit (including patterns you might not think of as a habit like worrying or people-pleasing) with this 3 step process so that you can pave the path towards the life you’re manifesting
Become a pro at self-directed neuroplasticity (the ability to change your brain and powers) using a variety of tools like journal prompts, anti-anxiety tools, and mental rehearsal and self-hypnosis
If you have a hard time carving out time for the Game Changer this is the place to start
Step 2: Nourish -a new, liberating approach to healthy eating
Free yourself from food rules or thoughts about “good” vs “bad” food and discover a way of eating that leaves you feeling nourished, satisfied, strong, and energized instead of restricted, guilty, or out of control
Finally have clarity on WTH you should eat by tuning out all the confusing and contradictory health advice out there and tuning into your unique body, mind, and taste buds
Learn what meals give you stable energy throughout the day so that you feel focused and satisfied and watch how hanger, energy dips, and cravings start to disappear
Become a pro at throwing together healthy meals that you love quickly without having to meal plan
Create a kitchen that sets you up for success so that even on a busy week when you don’t have time to grocery shop you still have easy, nourishing options you can throw together
I'm here to help you to eat healthy in a way that saves time and gives you energy - customized to your body, lifestyle, and tastebuds
Then you choose the course that you what to focus on next!
The Life Boost Jumpstart - cravings will vanish and your energy will be at an all time high
This course alone is a $600 value!
Give your body a vacation from the foods most likely to be contributing to inflammation, food sensitivities/intolerances, low energy, and poor gut health to give your body a reset so that you have a baseline of just how good your body and mind can feel
Gain a deep understanding of what specific foods work for your unique body and in what amounts so that you’re empowered with that knowledge and can decide when and if you want to eat have foods that don’t make you feel great
Ditch food cravings and reset your taste buds so that they’re much more sensitive to foods that are sweet (so that you’re satisfied with less)
Start to improve your gut health by supporting the good gut microbes you want
Belly (Gut Health) - So you don't feel crappy
Dive deeper into the topic of gut health to have a deeper understanding of how your gut influences your energy, metabolism, immune system, hormones, digestion, mood, and more
Learn what you can do to optimize your gut health to support healing and whole body and mind health
Have all of your embarrassing bathroom questions addressed
Learn if your bathroom habits are normal and signs that your gut may be out of balance even if you’re not experiencing GI signs
Narrow down causes of GI signs like constipation, gas, bloating, heartburn, and diarrhea to understand what changes you can try at home and what topics and questions to discuss with your doctor so that you feel empowered as your own health advocate
Blood Sugar - So your energy and mood don't go on a rollercoaster ride
Dive into the topic of blood sugar to have a deeper understanding of how cravings, anxiety, low energy, hormone imbalances, weight gain, etc. can be influenced by it and how to optimize it based on your unique body
Learn cool tricks to stabilize your blood sugar to support your energy and mood throughout the day to help you to feel your best
Learn the Dive deeper into the topic of blood sugar to have a deeper understanding of how cravings, anxiety, low energy, hormone imbalances, weight gain, etc. can be influenced by it and how to optimize it based on your unique body
Learn cool tricks to stabilize your blood sugar to support your energy and mood throughout the day to help you to feel your best
Learn the pros and cons of continuous glucose monitors and how to use one if you choose to
Boundaries - To protect your energy and sanity
Identify what areas of your life are lacking boundaries (with yourself, environment, time, and with others)
Learn how to start establishing boundaries even if that feels really overwhelming right now
Learn how to overcome any challenges as they arise to help you overcome people-pleasing and over-filling your schedule so that you consistently support the boundaries needed to protect your energy and sanity to free yourself from feelings of exhaustion, resentment, and judgment
The private Life Boost with Amelia website is always evolving - new courses and resources continue to be added!
Let's dive into the details!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question you don't see? Contact me at amelia@lifeboost.today.
Life is so busy right now, should I wait until things are less crazy?
This is actually a great time to join - what better time to have more energy and support?
If you want to create sustainable changes, you have to make changes that fit in with your realistic lifestyle not when everything is perfect (when was the last time you had more than a couple of days when things didn't feel busy anyways?).
This program gives you the tools to manage stress when things are overwhelming and to get to the root of why things always feel crazy or hard.
You will experience huge changes in the way you feel about even if you swap 10-15 minutes of social media or tv time for 10-15 minutes in the Life Boost space.
Don't even feel like you can do that? The shift you experience from this program doesn't happen from bringing A-student vibes and getting through all of the courses perfectly. The shift happens from the way that you experience and utilize this safe space where you can show up just as you are - without a mask or being the person you think you're supposed to be. The only thing you have to be ready to do is to accept support.
Want to start the Game Changer course but you're having a hard time carving out even 10 minutes to listen to a lesson? No prob. Share that in the community forum and we'll talk through it or show up to a coaching call. I'm here to meet you where you are, because that's where the real change happens.
Do I have to attend all of the coaching calls?
Nope! The coaching calls are totally optional.
If you’re not able to attend the live call, there will be a recording you can listen to at your convenience if you wish. You can also post questions in the community forum if you’re not able to make the calls.
Even if you don’t have a question or topic you’d like to be coached on, I highly recommend listening to at least some of the recordings. There is actually a really powerful shift that happens when you listen to someone else being coached on a problem you can relate to. You'll see what I mean!
When are the group coaching calls?
The day of the week and time varies each week depending on the people in the program. I do my best to accomodate a variety of schedules so that there's the option to join a call if you wish to.
Each month, I post the coaching calls for that month.
What if I don't want to make changes to the food I'm eating?
That’s totally fine! This journey is about you and there are a huge number of resources to support you in all aspects of life.
This mentorship exposes you to lots of concepts so that you decide which approach feels right to your unique body, mind, and heart. I do encourage you to go in with curiosity and an open mind to make the most out of this program.
What is the cost of the program and is there a monthly payment plan?
The 6 month mentorship program is $1,800 or there is a monthly payment option of $330/month.
The Game Changer course in this program is RACE-approved for 8 hours of interactive CE (and you can get another 4 from my free Beat The Burnout resource), so if you have a CE stipend you can use it towards this!
What happens after I apply?
I'll review your application and then be in touch. If it sounds like my program is the right fit for you, you'll have the option to sign up or to schedule a call where I can address any questions you have. Starting this journey should feel like a weight being lifted off your shoulders!
If the Life Boost Mentorship is the right fit, you'll be able to get started as soon as you purchase the program. You’ll receive a welcome email showing you around and you’ll instantly have access to the private website, community forum, and group coaching calls.
What happens after I apply?
You will have lifetime access to all of the existing Life Boost mentorship courses!
Often clients say, "I want to go through that again!" after completing a course for the first time. That's available to you. 😊 The things that I teach in the courses are concepts and exercises I still use often myself! Each time you go through the courses, you'll get something new out of them depending on your season of life.
You'll get 6 months access to the community group and weekly group coaching calls with the option to renew at a discount if you would like to continue having that support and community after the first 6 months.
What kind of support will I get in this program?
You’ll have weekly group coaching, community support in a forum where you can post questions or receive coaching individually from me, and feedback from the worksheets and monthly survey that you submit throughout the program so that I can make sure you're getting the most out of the program.
During group coaching calls, multiple people are coached one at a time. You can come to the call with a question or challenge you’re facing and you’ll receive 1-on-1 coaching so that you have clarity on how to move forward in a way that feels good. It's not guaranteed that everyone who has a question will be coached each time, but any question asked in the community forum will be answered.
How does this compare to therapy?
Coaching is a powerful supplement and not a substitute for working with a licensed therapist (I highly recommend finding one that is trauma informed!). If you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, then I require a referral from your therapist or doctor before getting started.
The thing I love most about being a coach is that I'm not here to diagnose, treat, or to put a label on you. I am here to look at you as a whole - body, mind, and heart, and to help you to get curious about why you feel or do the things you do and what you need to feel your best.
Mental and physical health are not separate. Our society is quick to put labels on and pathologize behaviors, but as you'll find in this program when you look at things from a nervous system and mind body perspective you start to uncover the root of why you do the things you do or feel the way you feel, and you're able to connect with what your unique brain and body have been trying to tell you.
I often have clients tell me that we quickly uncover insights, clarity, and shifts that they didn't achieve after years of therapy. Coaching is just different - I love it!
Can I work with you 1-on-1?
Yes, there is a VIP option if you are looking for individual support. This includes 6 months access to everything included in the mentorship program in addition to 16 1-on-1 coaching sessions (weekly for the first 2 months and then biweekly the last 4) and unlimited text and email support. Space is very limited, so submit an application to learn about availability.
There is also an option to schedule an individual 60 minute 1-on-1 session for $200 during the 6 month mentorship up to once a month - as schedule availability allows.
What do I need to do/be/have before joining?
The first step is to apply to make sure this is a good fit.
If it's a good fit, you just need yourself, a desire to create positive change in your life, and a willingness to try new things and to let go of old beliefs and habits that are no longer serving you.
I recommend going in with the belief that you will set aside at least 10 minutes a day to participate in the program - either by doing a lesson, putting an exercise into practice, or asking for support.
What's the refund policy?
I'm so confident that this program will truly change the way that you experience life in the most liberating way that I have a satisfaction guaranteed policy.
If you commit to following the program (spending at least 10-15 minutes each day doing a lesson or exercise or utilizing the community forum and/or group coaching calls to reach out for support and for help problem-solving any time something is feeling hard) and at the end of the program you truly don't feel like it was worth the investment, I will refund every penny. I've never had anyone ask for this.
Your success and satisfaction are very important to me. Part of this program is about letting go of people-pleasing, and this space is a great place to practice that. I encourage open dialogue and feedback at any point during the program if you are unhappy with the experience so that we can get to the root of what isn’t working for you and identify what needs to happen to create a positive experience. To encourage feedback, I send a monthly survey to check-in.
When you sign up for the mentorship program, you are making a commitment to yourself to prioritize what you need to create the change you've been wanting and ultimately that requires you to choose to make time for you. In order to keep you accountable and to help you to work through the parts that feel hard rather than give up, that's why I require that you demonstrate that you have consistently asked for help and given feedback in order to be eligible for a refund. ❤️
Can I just learn this from a book?
Okay, so this isn't a frequently asked question but I'm putting it here anyway. 😉
You really can't. This program is the result of me making my life harder than it has to be for the first 30 years of my life and a deep curiosity to get to the root of why when so many of us work so hard to feel healthy and successful the norm is actually to feel the opposite. ,
My journey involvee becoming a veterinarian, experiencing burn out, going on my own slow journey of recovery and self-discovery, research including reading TONS of books and scientific articles, doing a whole lot of inner work, slowly figuring out what I actually wanted, becoming a health coach (a 1 year program condensed into 6 months), learning how to tell my helicopter parent nervous system to chill, investing in myself (repeatedly), trying to figure out how to start and run a business, making lots of mistakes, learning from those mistakes, doing more inner work, doing more research with a whole lot of trial and error, becoming certified in integrative change work + life coaching, loving that so much I got certified in hypnosis followed by the PQ program, plus many other additional training and workshops, and then realizing that I wanted to condense everything that I've learned into one 6 month program that simplifies things one small step at a time.
You truly can’t get this info and approach anywhere else. I can confidently say this program will transform the way you experience life in ways you can't even imagine right now.
I saw you're certified in integrative change work. What is that?
Integrative change work feels like magic, but it uses a variety of evidence-based techniques (from modalities like neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), EFT, etc.) to change patterns and habits at the unconscious level. It’s seriously the coolest. 🤩 The best part is that it’s fun and conversational.
Integrative change work is about empowering YOU with an understanding of how your brain works and equipping you with tools to understand how to calm your nervous system, identify unconscious patterns and habits that aren’t working for you, and to reprogram your brain so that you can create the change you want on an emotional, physical, and mental level. Let’s go over an example!
Here’s an example of what integrative change work can look like…
Say that you’re always anxious and you’re starting to notice how much that’s impacting other areas of your life - you keep stress eating food that doesn’t make you feel good, you’re not getting enough sleep, and you’re starting to snap at your partner over things that aren’t a big deal. You decide you don’t want to stay stuck in this pattern, so you schedule a coaching session because the thought of having support and guidance to feel better gives you a big sense of relief.
During our first session, you tell me all the things that are feeling overwhelming right now and you mention that you’re a “worrier”. ⭐️ That’s an opportunity for us to change that unconscious pattern of worrying! ⭐️
Saying you’re a “worrier” is a big generalization and it becomes part of your identity, which makes it really hard to change. Especially because you don’t consciously decide to worry - if that was the case, you’d just stop doing it, right?It’s something that happens automatically which makes you feel stressed and out of control.
In reality, being a “worrier” isn’t your identity. There are just specific scenarios when your brain has decided it’s helpful to worry, so it has created that habit.Your brain LOVES patterns, because thinking consciously takes a lot of energy. Imagine if every time you drove a car, it was like driving for the first time because you had to consciously think about where everything is like the gas and brake pedal, blinker, review mirror, etc. That would be exhausting! Thankfully, now you’re able to do most of those things unconsciously so that you can cruise down the road, let your mind wander or talk to someone, dance, or even eat because you don’t have to consciously think about how to drive.
Habits are like little highways in your brain. In the case of worrying, your brain has just created lots of highways that all lead to the destination “WORRY”. In order to create change, we start to identify specific scenarios (highways) that lead to worry so that we can create a new neural path/highway towards how you want to feel instead - like it’s not a big deal or even confident.
So during the session, we talk about one specific thing you’re worrying about. You mention that you have a work presentation coming up that’s totally stressing you out. We have a conversation about it while playing around and using different tools and techniques to see how your brain and nervous system work and what helps you to shift out of that feeling of overwhelm.
Magically that feeling of overwhelm that you were feeling starts to dissolve and by the end of the session, it’s hard for you to even connect with that stressed feeling at all because you feel so different. You’re actually pretty excited about it. That’s because we’ve offered your brain a new way to feel about it! Instead of work presentation → overwhelm, we created a new neural path of work presentation → excitement.
Towards the end of the session, we may do a guided hypnosis to help you mentally rehearse feeling excited the morning of the presentation and then feeling confident and just as you want to feel while giving the presentation. This is a technique elite athletes use, because it lights up the neural network in your brain as if you were actually doing it to practice and help to prepare you.
By the end of the session, you have several anti-anxiety tools to use so that if your brain starts to worry about something it’s not a big deal. You can put up a roadblock on that highway, calm your nervous system, and continue to create new neural paths towards calm instead of overwhelm. I also show you how to do self-guided hypnosis so that you can continue to do mental rehearsal every day at home.
The more you use these tools and techniques, the more you reroute the highways that were leading to being a “worrier”. Instead of being a worrier, you feel empowered because your brain has stopped always playing out the worst case scenarios and even when you do start to worry, you no longer get caught in that cycle of overwhelm because you know how to change it. You just notice that it’s happening, you use a pattern interrupt to decrease your stress and shift out of that state so that you can do something more helpful instead.
Pretty cool, right? This is why during my certification training, I kept saying to my husband, “I feel like a wizard”. It was just so mind-blowing how effective this is in creating change. Thanks to neural plasticity, your brain is VERY capable of rewiring and creating new automatic patterns that work for you instead of against you. Once you learn how, you’ll be amazed at how quickly things start to change!
You're at a crossroads with two options:
Continue with the normal hamster wheel of hustle culture - overextended and wondering if this is just how vet med as to be
Break the norm and be a unicorn by:
regulating your nervous system - so stress isn't taking a toll on your health and relationships
redefining success - in a way that aligns with your well-being and values
adopting a mind body approach - so you end your day feeling fulfilled, proud of the way you're taking care of yourself, and with enough energy left to have (and enjoy) life outside of work
Break the norm, be a unicorn.
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