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This episode started as a conversation about an elite sport — but it quickly became something much bigger.

Former Team USA bobsledder Will Person shares what happened years after repeated head trauma left him battling confusion, depression, memory loss, and suicidal thoughts — long after his athletic career ended.

His story highlights a critical gap in how we understand mental health: many people struggling with depression, personality changes, or cognitive decline may be living with untreated brain injury — without knowing it.

With the Winter Olympics underway, this conversation offers an important behind-the-scenes look at what high-impact sports demand of the brain — and why athletes are often taught to push through symptoms that appear “minor” at the time.

In veterinary medicine and other caregiving professions, mental health struggles are often framed as emotional or psychological problems alone.

This episode invites a deeper question: What happens when physical brain injury, chronic stress, inflammation, or nervous system overload are part of the picture — but never evaluated?

In this episode, we explore:

• How repeated sub-concussive impacts can affect the brain years later
• Why CTE and brain injuries are often misdiagnosed or overlooked
• The hidden mental health toll of elite sports — and other head trauma that may be dismissed or forgotten
• Why “rest and return to play” is often not enough for concussions
• How hyperbaric oxygen therapy helped restore clarity, energy, and hope — and what this could mean for future brain-based mental health care

If you know someone who has experienced a concussion, head injury, or unexplained mental health changes — especially years later — please share this episode to help raise awareness.

Resources & ways to support Will’s work:

William’s GoFundMe is: https://gofund.me/93ff9c6e  

• To help open a CTE Recovery Center for athletes and military veterans

Links to William’s Social Media: @onemanwithachamber (LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok) 

If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988. Outside the U.S., visit findahelpline.com.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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In this episode of the Life Boost with Amelia podcast, Dr. Amelia and Dr. Shona Kowtecky tackle the financial challenges that veterinary teams and pet owners face regarding the cost of veterinary care. They delve into practical exercises and activities aimed at helping veterinary professionals feel more comfortable and less stressed when discussing finances. Key topics include the FEARR framework, which stands for Familiarity, Exposure, Accessibility, Relatability, and Reason, and how it can reduce fear and anxiety around financial conversations. The episode also covers personal money memories, valuable team activities to understand costs better, humanizing financial talks, and strategies for enhancing client communication. This comprehensive discussion is a must-listen for veterinary professionals and pet owners looking to navigate the complexities of veterinary care costs more effectively and with less stress.

01:01 The Cost of Veterinary Care

02:16 Understanding the FEARR Framework

03:18 Exercises to Reduce Financial Stress

05:38 Personal Money Memories

10:31 Team Activities for Financial Clarity

15:37 Humanizing Financial Conversations

19:48 Partnering with Clients for Pet Care

31:09 Proactive Financial Planning for Pet Owners

32:17 Understanding the Dental Experience

32:50 Enhancing Client Communication

33:32 Addressing Subconscious Beliefs

35:00 Shifting Mindsets Around Money

36:19 Balancing Care and Costs

38:24 The Value of Veterinary Services

40:41 Visible vs. Invisible Discounts

42:46 Team Conversations on Pricing

45:57 Empowering Financial Conversations

48:00 Practical Steps for Financial Growth

48:47 Resources for Financial Assistance

53:12 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Ways to connect with Dr. Shona Kowtecky:

• Email: letsconnect@shonakowtecky.com
• Website: https://www.shonakowtecky.com/
• LinkedIn -- www.linkedin.com/in/shona-kowtecky
• Book -- https://www.shonakowtecky.com/bookstore.html 

Blog post: Managing Veterinary Care Costs: A Complete Guide To Payment Options for Pet Owners & Vet Practices

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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In this episode of the 'Life Boost with Amelia' podcast, host Dr. Amelia, an integrative health and life coach, recovered burned out veterinarian, and entrepreneur delves into the science behind GLP-1 weight loss medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) and why our bodies might be failing to produce GLP-1 naturally. 

Dr. Amelia introduces a new resource, the GLP-1 Experiment, which combines scientific insight with guided hypnosis, aiming to provide an integrative approach to weight loss. 

She critiques the current healthcare system, detailing the importance of understanding the body's interconnectedness and exploring alternative methods for achieving sustainable health and weight management. 

Additionally, the episode touches on recent recommendations from the American College of Cardiology to prioritize GLP-1 medications over diet and exercise for weight management, urging a need for more holistic and root cause-focused studies.

Sign up for the free "GLP-1 Experiment" at www.lifeboost.today/glp1

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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In this episode, Dr. Amelia explores how to navigate the overwhelming state of the world without burning out. She explains that the discomfort we’re feeling—stress, frustration, heartbreak—isn’t the problem. It’s a normal, human response to a world that’s out of alignment.

The real issue is how we’ve been taught to react to that discomfort.

Dr. Amelia breaks down common nervous system stress responses—flight, fight, and freeze—and how to work with them instead of against them. You’ll learn how to harness your stress strategically so it fuels aligned, meaningful action (instead of exhaustion or shutdown).

By recognizing your patterns and supporting your nervous system, you can turn this chaotic time into a turning point—one that reconnects you to what really matters.

For support, take this quick 2 question quiz to find the best free resource to start.

Note: The message in this episode is not intended for those who are currently facing direct threats to their safety, rights, or well-being—for example, individuals fearing deportation, navigating systemic discrimination, or experiencing the impacts of harmful policy changes firsthand.

This message is for those of us who are feeling the weight of the world—angry, heartbroken, overwhelmed by the injustice we see—but who also hold some level of privilege, safety, or stability. If you're someone who wants to show up more intentionally without burning out, this is for you.

Time stamps:

00:59 Podcast Hiatus and Personal Update

02:23 The State of the World and Human Suffering

03:05 Understanding and Managing Stress Responses

07:59 Flight Stress Response: Strategies and Solutions

11:49 Fight Stress Response: Channeling Anger Positively

15:03 Freeze Stress Response: Overcoming Overwhelm

19:21 Conclusion and Resources for Support

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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In this episode of Life Boost with Amelia, Dr. Amelia introduces a new podcast format—a real-life behind-the-scenes coaching session.

Listen in as she helps Sasha*, an entrepreneur and mom, navigate the challenge of turning off work mode so she can be present with her family and recharge—instead of continuing to work late into the evening.

Using her holistic background and unique blend of coaching styles, Dr. Amelia demonstrates how quickly change can happen through a strategic conversation that combines neuroscience, somatic work, self-compassion, and experimenting to find what resonates best with her unique client.

💡 Why listen?
✔ Struggle to switch off after work? You’re not alone.
✔ Experience a real coaching session and see how quickly the brain can rewire.
✔ Notice how listening to someone else being coached on something you relate to (like being stuck in the flight stress response and feeling like there's always too much to do) can create a shift in your own life.
✔ Learn practical strategies to make it easier to "turn off" and create boundaries—so you can be more present and actually recharge.

✨ Tired of feeling stuck in work mode? Tune in and take the first step toward rewiring stress patterns and creating the balance you deserve.

Resources mentioned:

• Life Boost Mentorship program
• Make Habits Your Superpower
• Fast EFT tapping technique

*Name changed for privacy

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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In this episode of 'Life Boost with Amelia,' Dr. Amelia invites Dr. Josh Rosen back for a detailed discussion on applying clinical empathy and communication skills in veterinary practice. They cover how to deliver bad news, manage euthanasia, handle imposter syndrome, navigate uncertainties in exams, and deal with difficult clients. Dr. Josh shares valuable strategies for maintaining professionalism and compassion, improving team communication, and setting boundaries. They also emphasize the importance of self-care, curiosity and a growth mindset, and community support in creating a sustainable and fulfilling veterinary career.

Ways to get in touch with Dr. Josh Rosen:

• Instagram - @dogtorjosh
• TikTok - @_dogtorjosh
• Email - josh@dogtorjosh.com
• Website - www.dogtorjosh.com

Ways to get in touch with Amelia:

• Tapping anti-anxiety tool: www.lifeboost.today/mysecretweapon 
• Beat The Burnout (free - RACE-approved for 4 hours of CE): www.lifeboost.today/beatburnout
• Unicorn vet hospital survey (free for all vet hospitals): www.lifeboost.today/unicornhospitalsurvey
• Curious about working together? Fill out these questions to start a conversation or schedule a call. 
• Coaching programs (RACE-approved) + resources:  https://www.lifeboost.today

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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You know those people who stand out because they have a special energy to them and you feel better when you’re around them? They’re also the people who are resilient - they bounce back after hard days, and they seem to be living life to the fullest. They aren’t afraid to fail. Those people are breaking the norm and being a “unicorn”. 

Being a unicorn isn’t a destination or something you’re born with. It’s a daily choice and way of navigating life. In this episode, I share the 7 traits of a unicorn: Uplifts and Unites, Nervous system regulation, Inner compass, Compassion/curiosity/connection, Objective vs subjective thinking, Respect for Resilience, and Breaking the Norm. You’ll find lots of examples and insightful tips on how to cultivate these traits using an understanding of how your brain and body work.

Listening to this episode will inspire you to break the norm in order to create a positive ripple effect in your life and in the people and communities around you. 

🦄 To jumpstart breaking the norm and being a unicorn, it starts with treating yourself with compassion and prioritizing basic necessities.
Sign up for the 'Choose Your Own Adventure 7 day Unicorn Challenge to experience what a huge difference a simple habit can make on your overall energy and mood: www.lifeboost.today/unicornchallenge

Unicorn vet hospital survey: www.lifeboost.today/unicornhospitalsurvey

Time stamps:

00:00 Welcome to Life Boost with Amelia

00:59 The Power of Being a Unicorn

02:53 Seven Traits of a Unicorn

05:01 Uplift and Unite

18:13 Nervous System Regulation

26:56 Inner Compass

30:57 Experimenting with Food and Energy Levels

33:15 Understanding and Differentiating Fear

34:28 Trusting Your Inner Wisdom

37:39 Compassion, Curiosity, and Connection

43:47 Objective vs. Subjective Thinking

50:28 Respect for Resilience

57:36 Breaking the Norm

01:01:48 Unicorn Challenge and Conclusion

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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In this episode, Dr. Amelia discusses an exciting new approach to senior dog care with guest Dr. Lisa Lippman. They introduce the senior dog veterinary society and a new senior dog veterinary certification co-founded by Dr. Lippman, Dr. Monica Tarantino, and Dr. Lauren Adelman. This episode dives into the power of adopting this certification, emphasizing its positive impact on the well-being of the entire veterinary ecosystem: pets, pet parents, and veterinary professionals. They dive into how this new proactive approach can help to decrease stress, overwhelm, and frustration that can come with senior pet care in a holistic way including better communication, decreased stress around finances, managing the emotions and heaviness associated with aging and end of life care, time management, relationships, prioritizing co-morbidities, and more.  Amelia and Lisa also share their personal experiences caring for and losing a senior pet and why adopting a nervous system perspective and fear-free approach is a game changer when caring for aging pets. 

Dr. Lisa Lippman, DVM, is one of the most followed and socially influential veterinarians in the United States. She is nationally respected by media outlets such as Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and Live with Kelly and Ryan as a go-to source for expertise in pet health and safety. 

When not treating some of the most influential pets in the world at Bond Vet she is the co founder of the Senior Dog Veterinary Society as well as the Pet Loss Community and sits on the board of Animal Lighthouse Rescue, whose mission is to help the homeless dogs of Puerto Rico. On top of that, she still finds time to devote to her own dog, the incomparable Herbie.

Resources mentioned:
The Senior Dog Veterinary Society and certification: seniordogvets.com

Instagram:

• @seniordogvets - Senior and Geriatric Dog Society
• @drlisalippman - Dr. Lippman
• @seniordogdoc - Dr. Tarantino
• @thetinyvet - Dr. Adelman

Free Workplace satisfaction + well-being survey: www.lifeboost.today/unicornhospitalsurvey

Veterinary Well-being resource: www.lifeboost.today/https://www.lifeboost.today

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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Dwight Eisenhower got it right when he said, "what is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important". 

I really connected with that on a deep level a few years ago when I was burned out and wishing decades of my life away.  I was dreaming of retirement because that's when I imagined I'd actually get to start living and enjoying my life. And I realized that I didn't want to keep doing that. I wanted to actually start enjoying the life that I had now - the one that I knew I was going to get to live. I realize how tragic if I spent my entire life self-sacrificing for a better future and I never actually got to enjoy that future! And so that's why when ever I have a guest on the podcast, one of the questions I ask is, "when do you feel most alive?" Because that question helps to reconnect us with those important things that may not feel urgent in life, but they make all the difference and get to the heart of what really matters. 

This podcast episode is compilation of the responses that my guests have had over the year as well as my own answer to inspire you. Getting clear on what helps you to feel most alive will help you to make changes in your life and navigate your day in a way that lights you up instead of burning you out. 

After listening, send me a message or voice memo sharing what your answer is to the question. I'd love to continue to have more roundups like this in the future!

For support making changes so you're not living your life letting those urgent, but not important things crowd out all the things that are truly important at the end of the day and at the end of your life that's what my coaching programs are designed to do to help you to reconnect with the version of you that feels most alive and fulfilled in life. Send an email at amelia@lifeboost.today or connect with me on Instagram (@lifeboostwithamelia) to connect and talk about what program or resource is best for you or visit my website: www.lifeboost.today/lbprograms. 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.

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This episode features a conversation with Dr. Josh Rosen, locum veterinarian and expert in veterinary clinical empathy. The discussion explores the importance of clinical empathy in veterinary practice, focusing on improving communication with pet parents to create a more inclusive, supportive, and sustainable veterinary field. Dr. Josh outlines key strategies for integrating empathy into day-to-day consultations, reflective listening, addressing pain points, signposting, and effective use of empathy statements. The dialogue also addresses the benefits of a team-style approach, the impact of financial transparency, spectrum of care, and tips for navigating conversations with frustrated or rude clients. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness, taking a fear-free approach for everyone - pets, owners, and the veterinary team, and the overall positive impact of empathy-driven communication on client trust, veterinary well-being, and profitability and long-term success for veterinary practices.

Ways to get in touch with Dr. Josh Rosen:

• Instagram - @dogtorjosh
• TikTok - @_dogtorjosh
• Email - josh@dogtorjosh.com
• Website - www.dogtorjosh.com

Ways to get in touch with Amelia:

• Beat The Burnout (free - RACE-approved for 4 hours of CE): www.lifeboost.today/beatburnout
• Unicorn vet hospital survey (free for all vet hospitals): www.lifeboost.today/unicornhospitalsurvey
• Curious about working together? Fill out these questions to start a conversation or schedule a call. 
• Coaching programs (RACE-approved) + resources:  https://www.lifeboost.today/vet-resources

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or professional advice. I am a certified health and life coach, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Please consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your physical or mental health routines. If you are experiencing a crisis, seek help from a qualified professional or contact emergency services.

Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

To learn more about my approach and the programs and free resources available to support you, visit my website: www.lifeboost.today

I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at amelia@lifeboost.today.