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Vet Med Wellness + Leadership#068: Hope For A Path Forward with Veterinary Hope FoundationToday I am joined by a panel of guests: Elizabeth Chosa, Laurie Fonken, Ami VanDeventer, and Trish Oberdorf from Veterinary Hope Foundation. Together, they give a 360 view of VHF and how it is growing and evolving continuously.Plagued by the question, “Could anyone truly be happy in the field?” Founders and board members came together to create supportive solutions and prevent crises. VHF is all about action for positive difference, with a mission to create hope for a path forward as well as build a community for REAL connection and support.Within their support groups, VHF i...
2024-05-2845 min
My Veterinary LifeAn Introduction to the Veterinary Hope FoundationIn this episode of "My Veterinary Life Podcast, we are joined by Drs. Elizabeth Chosa and Laurie Fonken to discuss the Veterinary Hope Foundation. This non-profit organization is dedicated to fostering the mental health and well-being of veterinary professionals. Their mission is to create safe spaces for learning, healing, and growth within the veterinary community, with a profound focus on instilling hope. To deliver on this mission, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers free support groups led by mental health professionals, focusing on positive conversations and self-compassion. It is a wonderful conversation full of great information and yes, hope! To learn...
2024-02-0835 min
IntroVETS PodcastHope is a VerbLauren and JJ welcome licensed psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken back to the podcast to discuss hope and the Veterinary Hope Foundation.
Veterinary Hope Foundation: https://veterinaryhope.org/Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.
2023-08-3040 minIntroVETS PodcastNo Is Not An EmotionLauren and JJ welcome psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken back to the podcast to discuss resiliency, post-traumatic growth, and the Veterinary Hope Foundation.
Veterinary Hope Foundation: https://veterinaryhope.org/Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.
2022-09-141h 00IntroVETS PodcastSnackisode 2.13: Cheese Every DayPsychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken joins us to continue the conversation about introversion in veterinary medicine and how veterinary leaders can help their colleagues and staff cope. Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.
2021-09-2229 minIntroVETS PodcastGo AwayLauren and JJ welcome psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken back to the podcast to discuss introversion and how this temperament impacts career decisions and job satisfaction in veterinary medicine. Special Guest: Laurie Fonken.
2021-09-1553 min
Veterinary Journal Club & DiscussionsVet Talk #54-The Healer's ArtDr. Laurie Fonken joins the program to discuss wellness in veterinary medicine and shares information about The Healer's Art, a course developed to build wellness skills and support for veterinary students.
Host: Dr. Bobbi Conner
Guest: Laurie Fonken, Ph.D., LPC
wholevetsorg@gmail.com
lefonken@gmail.com
Producer: Topher ConlanLinks:Whole VetsThe Remen Institute for the Study of Health & IllnessThe Healer's Art (HART): Veterinary Students Connecting with Self, Peers, and the ProfessionThe Life of Meaning: A Model of the Positive Contributions to Well-Being from Veterinary WorkThe Healer’s...
2021-04-2450 minIntroVETS PodcastEpisode 9: Decision Fatigue DiceLauren and JJ welcome special guest therapist Laurie Fonken to discuss the edge states and how they relate to veterinary medicine, including pathologic altruism, burnout, compassion fatigue, and more!
Dr. Fonken, PhD, is a licensed professional counselor and the Director of DVM Counseling and Wellness Programs at Colorodo State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Fonken also provides counselling and consuling services for veterinarians and veterinary staff through her business, Whole Vets, LLC.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Standing at the Edge: Joan Halifax, 2018
Banishing Burnout: Michael Leiter and Christina Maslach, 2005
2020-08-261h 33
Podcast A Vet: Stories, Support & Community From Leaders In The Veterinary FieldRebroadcast: The Surprising Connection Between Pet & Human Oncology w/ Christine HardyFor a lot of people unfamiliar with the pet oncology space, it comes as a surprise that pets can develop the exact same strains of cancer that humans do. Perhaps even more surprising however is that in many cases, research into cancer treatment for dogs in particular could be the missing link between mice and humans. At the forefront of this research which has already boasted many breakthroughs into both human and animal treatment, is today’s guest, Dr. Christine Hardy. Christine has done enough already to fill multiple lifetimes, with masters degrees in both business and pu...
2020-01-281h 18Podcast A Vet: Stories, Support & Community From Leaders In The Veterinary FieldHow To Create Financial Stability While In Vet School w/ Sam RomanoSam Romano boasts a dual DVM and MBA, is the past president of the Colorado Vet Med Association, a figure on the State Alumni Board and a past owner and manager of an emergency and referral hospital. From an early age, Sam’s father instilled the need for education, and hard work and Sam has taken the later years of his career in order to coach and lead the veterinary students of tomorrow. Sam is here to answer some real questions about what a career path in veterinary medicine really looks like in terms of debt, lifestyle an...
2019-01-2959 minPodcast A Vet: Stories, Support & Community From Leaders In The Veterinary FieldWhat To Do About The Wage Gap w/ Dr. Nate DaughenbaughNo matter what type of veterinary professional you are, there are some issues that affect pretty much all of us. We are digging into some of the deep questions with Dr. Nate Daughenbaugh today and tackling topics such as the wage gap, gender inequality, and dealing with anxiety and depression. Dr. Daughenbaugh is a native of one of the most beautiful places in the world, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and has had quite the journey to bring him back home. Born and raised on a cattle ranch, a former Marine and Army member, and current DVM, Dr. Daughenbaugh...
2018-10-161h 30Podcast A Vet: Stories, Support & Community From Leaders In The Veterinary FieldThe Surprising Connection Between Pet & Human Oncology w/ Christine HardyFor a lot of people unfamiliar with the pet oncology space, it comes as a surprise that pets can develop the exact same strains of cancer that humans do. Perhaps even more surprising however is that in many cases, research into cancer treatment for dogs in particular could be the missing link between mice and humans. At the forefront of this research which has already boasted many breakthroughs into both human and animal treatment, is today’s guest, Dr. Christine Hardy. Christine has done enough already to fill multiple lifetimes, with masters degrees in both business and pu...
2018-06-261h 20Podcast A Vet: Stories, Support & Community From Leaders In The Veterinary FieldHow To Maintain Your Mental Health In Vet School w/ Laurie FonkenToday we're having a look inside the mind of today’s veterinary student. Dr. Laurie Fonken focuses on helping students take care of themselves throughout the stressful journey of veterinary schooling and she speaks about the importance of bravery, self-love and the relief of having someone to talk to. Dr. Fonken is the Director of Counseling and Wellness Programs for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University, in addition to being a member of the AVMA Roundtable and Veterinary Mental Health Professionals. Through her position, she provides counseling services for DVM students exp...
2018-06-121h 17