140 - The Human Cost of Caring: Burnout, Compassion, and Meaningful Work with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

Описание: Caring deeply about your work can be meaningful—and quietly exhausting.
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm sits down with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk to explore the hidden emotional cost of caring in high-pressure, high-responsibility careers.

You’ll learn how burnout, perfectionism, and professional identity intersect—and what it takes to stay connected, resilient, and human without losing yourself.

If you love your work but feel worn down by the weight of responsibility and expectations, this episode is for you.

140 - The Human Cost of Caring: Burnout, Compassion, and Meaningful Work with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm is joined by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, veterinary specialist and author of A Compassionate Calling, for a powerful conversation about the human cost of caring in high-pressure, high-responsibility careers.

While Marie’s work is rooted in veterinary medicine, the themes we explore extend far beyond one profession. We talk about stress, burnout, perfectionism, professional identity, and the emotional weight that comes with work that truly matters. Together, we unpack what happens when high-achieving women hold themselves to impossible standards—and what it takes to stay human, connected, and resilient without losing yourself in the process.

This episode is for anyone who loves their work, cares deeply, and is quietly wondering if there’s a better, more sustainable way to keep going.


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About:
Burnout-Free Me is a podcast for high-achievers who are done running on empty. Hosted by Dr. Amy Grimm, the show blends neuroscience, mindset work, and real-life coaching tools to help you create success without sacrificing your well-being.

Meet Amy:
Dr. Amy Grimm is a veterinarian, certified success & wellbeing coach, and founder of Burnout-Free Me. She helps high-responsibility professionals break free from exhaustion and build sustainable, fulfilling lives, without giving up their ambition.

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Meet Our Guest:
Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing in caregiving professions. Marie empowers veterinary teams and other caregiving professionals to prevent burnout, build resilience, and cultivate fulfilling careers.

With over 20 years of experience as a veterinarian and critical care specialist, Marie founded Reviving Veterinary Medicine to provide evidence-based resources through transformative programs like From Burnout to Balance and From Toxic to Terrific.

As a certified coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and wellbeing facilitator, Marie blends science, empathy, and practical insights to engage and inspire audiences. She also hosts the Reviving Vet Med Podcast, exploring topics such as mental health and workplace culture. Her contributions have earned her the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association’s Communication Award and the Alberta Blue Cross Face of Wellness Award, as well as being recognized as one of Canada’s Top Keynote Speakers of 2025 by Eureka Education and Top 100 Health & Wellness by Top 100 Magazine.

Marie’s book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, offers a candid exploration of the challenges and rewards of a career in veterinary medicine, shedding light on the emotional complexities and deep sense of purpose that drive those in the profession.

Learn About Dr. Marie and Her Work:
https://marieholowaychuk.com/
https://revivingvetmed.com/
https://acompassionatecalling.com/