Ep. 90: Baby Crows, The Cycles Of Time, & Emotional Labor - Meet Kadeth Pozzesi LMFT (retired RVT)

About this episode

The episode features Kadeth Pozzesi discussing emotional labor in veterinary medicine and the integration of psychology with veterinary practices.

Kadeth is an artist, musician, sorcerer, and therapist. He has studied ritual and journey work since the mid-1970s and continues to practice a fusion of magic, mental health, and self-awareness. In a world that calls for a deep well of inner strength, these practices offer a path to cultivating it. Topics covered in this episode: Kadeth's journey from RVT to therapist and integrating psychology with veterinary medicine Emotional labor in vet med—what it is and why it's so common The unique challenges of emotional labor in house call practice Boundaries, burnout, and protecting your capacity as a caregiver Supporting clients through grief without taking it on as your responsibility Navigating client emotions (overwhelm, anger, dependency) in a sustainable way Letting go of over-responsibility and the need to "fix" everything Building emotional resilience while continuing to care deeply Links & Resources: Website: https://kadethdarkstar.com The House Call Vet Academy Resources: Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini…

People in this episode

Host: Eve Harrison

Guest: Kadeth Pozzesi

Topics covered

• emotional labor in veterinary medicine
• psychology and veterinary integration
• client support and grief
• boundaries and burnout
• emotional resilience

Keywords

• emotional labor
• veterinary medicine
• psychology
• client emotions
• grief support
• burnout
• emotional resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: House Call Vet Academy, House Call Vet Café Podcast

Books & works: Baby Crows, The Cycles Of Time, & Emotional Labor

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