Interview with Dr. Sonja Olson - How to Build Emotional Resilience (Before It’s Too Late!)

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In this episode of Healthspan Digest, host Aaron Shaw sits down with Dr. Sonja Olson, an expert in emotional resilience, well-being, and stress management. With over 25 years of experience as an emergency veterinarian and a decade dedicated to veterinary wellness education, Dr. Olson shares invaluable insights on navigating high-stress professions.

They explore the unique emotional demands of caregiving roles—whether in veterinary medicine, healthcare, education, or other high-pressure environments—and provide actionable strategies to build resilience, prevent burnout, and reclaim well-being. Dr. Olson also introduces the concept of “empathic strain,” explains how self-care is an ethical duty, and breaks down practical steps for fortifying emotional and physical health.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, emotional exhaustion, or the weight of responsibility in your career, this conversation is for you.

🔹 Topics covered:

✅ Why burnout is more than just exhaustion—it’s an emotional shutdown

✅ The hidden stressors of caregiving professions and how to combat them

✅ Practical self-care strategies that actually work

✅ The power of mindfulness, movement, and boundaries in high-stress jobs

✅ Why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a professional responsibility

📖 Dr. Olson’s book: “Creating Well-Being and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession: A Call to Life.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to take control of your well-being—at work, at home, and beyond.

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