Introducing "Mistakes Happen" with Dr. Jen Brandt
From My Veterinary Life by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
May 21, 2026 · 28 min
About this episode
Dr. Jen Brandt discusses the neuroscience behind mistakes and offers strategies for improvement in the veterinary field.
Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA's Director of Wellbeing, provides a research-based foundation for our exciting new series, "Mistakes Happen," on this week's show. She explores the neuroscience behind mistakes, explaining how our brains are wired to perceive errors as threats and how that impacts learning, resilience, and performance. Through personal stories and practical strategies, she helps us move beyond blame and toward meaningful improvement. For additional resources, browse the following titles on AVMA Axon: Self-Compassion for Veterinary Professionals Psychological Safety: Heart of Successful Teams Rebuilding Self-Belief in Veterinary Professionals And on Journey for Teams: What to Do When You Say the Wrong Thing Self-Awareness Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/ Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org. Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Jen Brandt
Topics covered
- mistakes
- neuroscience
- learning
- resilience
- performance
- self-compassion
Keywords
- mistakes
- neuroscience
- learning
- resilience
- self-compassion
- veterinary professionals
- psychological safety
Sponsors
CareCredit
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Veterinary Medical Association
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