398: Motivation is overrated. Here’s what works instead

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of consistent changes and supportive environments over motivation for building resilience in veterinary professionals.

In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success , the focus shifts from motivation to what actually sustains healthy habits. Hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP discuss why relying on motivation often falls short, and how small, consistent changes, supportive environments, and realistic expectations can help veterinary professionals build lasting physical and emotional resilience.

People in this episode

Hosts: Aaron Shaw, Jennifer Edwards

Topics covered

• motivation
• healthy habits
• resilience
• veterinary professionals
• emotional health
• physical health

Keywords

• motivation
• healthy habits
• resilience
• veterinary
• emotional health
• physical health
• consistent changes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success

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