Vet Mind Works Podcast
This podcast is for veterinary professionals who are looking for better ways of working and living. We discuss mind-sets, mind skills, behaviours and habits, which support sustainable performance and wellbeing in a challenging profession, and allow us to develop our own 'best veterinary self'. Podcast hosts Petra Agthe and Alison Collings (two vets with a long-standing interest in psychology and related disciplines) interview interesting guests, ranging from veterinary colleagues to psychologists, who share their knowledge, experiences and insights on specific subjects. Occasionally, we also schedule a 'rest and digest' episode in which we discuss and reflect on previous topics. This is a podcast for the whole veterinary community and we encourage listeners to provide feedback and enter the discussion! You can do this by sending us an email to [email protected]. We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent.
- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
37. Civility - with Helen Silver-MacMahon
What exactly is civility? Why does it matter? And how does it impact workplace culture?
In this insightful episode, host Petra is joined by Helen Silver MacMahon for a deep dive into this topic. Toge…
36. The Power of Connection - with Julie Rosser
"Who do I want to be in this moment?"
What would happen if we would ask ourselves this question more often?
You can find one possible answer to this and other questions in this episode. Host Petra Agt…
35. The Myth of Difficult People - with Phil Webb
Consider this for a moment: What if there were no difficult people?
What if it was more about difficult situations, circumstances and behaviours?
What if we could all learn to deal to engage more con…
34. Clinical Communication - with Helen Øvregaard
What if communication was the most important clinical skill we have?
And what does communication have to do with wellbeing and job satisfaction?
How can we learn to improve our communication skills?
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33. Active Listening - with Mark Turner
In today's episode host Petra Agthe and guest Mark Turner explore the power of an every day activity: listening. However, as so often, what seems a simple enough thing on the outside is actually a lo…
32. It's about the people, not the tech.... - with Victoria Johnson
My guest on this episode is Victoria Johnson. Victoria is the Founder and CEO of VET.CT. After graduating from Bristol Veterinary School, she worked in general practice before specialising in veteri…
31. Purpose, role models and making a difference
In this episode, Clive Elwood hosts Amanda Boag. They discuss the similarities and the differences between leadership from the emergency room floor to the executive suite, and the importance of a uni…
30. Vulnerability - with Megan Alderson
In today's episode host Petra Agthe and guest Megan Alderson are taking a deep dive into the fascinating topic of vulnerability. In their conversation they discuss what vulnerability means, how it re…
29. Schwartz rounds, coaching and creativity (*mentions of suicide*)
Amy Martin is a registered veterinary nurse with over 20 years’ experience in clinical veterinary practice including 17 years in leadership. She has a keen interest in the mental health and welfare o…
28. Antibiotics, Rabies and seizing opportunities
Ian Battersby became a RCVS and European Specialist in Small animal medicine in 2005 and subsequent worked within a large referral centre (Davies Veterinary Specialists UK) in which he held a number…
27. Brexit, COVID and tortoises - with Daniella Dos Santos and Clive Elwood
In this episode, host Clive Elwood is joined by Daniella Dos Santos. Together, they explore Daniella’s journey into, and experience of, veterinary leadership through a tumultuous period for the world…
26. Inclusion and Diversity - with Georgina Sharman
As we continue with our themes around interpersonal relationships at work, host Petra Agthe and our guest Georgina Sharman are exploring the topic of Inclusion and Diversity in this episode, which is…
25. Compassion - with Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis
Join us diving into the topic of interpersonal relationships! We are starting the series off with an episode on compassion. Join host Petra Agthe and guests Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis who take…
24. Reframing - with Debbie Robinson
In this episode, we are taking 'mind work' literally! Host Petra Agthe and her guest Debbie Robinson are exploring the topic of reframing, a technique with which we can intentionally try to think dif…
23. Self-motivation - with Lorien Waterer
Have you ever wondered why people are behaving in different ways? And did you know that this can influence how we learn and grow? What motivates us to do something or stop doing it? In how far is it …
22. Work-Life Balance - with Sarah Schofield
Poor Work-Life Balance is often quoted as a reason for job dissatisfaction and intention to leave in the veterinary profession, so what better reason to dive a bit deeper into this subject! Host Petr…
21. Petra ponders
The Vet Mind Works Podcast is back! In this slightly different episode without a guest, Petra explains what was behind the pause in the schedule and reflects on some topics which have been going thro…
20. Coping Strategies - with Rachel Bowron
We all know that veterinary work (and life in general for that matter!) can be stressful. So how can we make sure that we navigate the ups and downs the best way we can? Join host Petra, who has inv…
19. Self-compassion for Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, host Petra Agthe and guest Katie Ford are looking at a previously covered topic from a specific perspective: The skill of self-compassion and how this can help us to navigate imposte…
18. Self-Regulation - with Crina Dragu
Welcome to another juicy episode! This time, host Petra is exploring the topic of self-regulation with Crina Dragu, who works as a veterinary dentist and has had a very diverse life experience. This …