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A raw and authentic podcast for those who work or volunteer in animal care, welfare, or activism, who are struggling with compassion fatigue, burnout, grief and loss, secondary traumatic stress, and other mental health concerns. Through both solo and guest episodes, I blend science, psychology, spirituality, and even a touch of "woo woo" to help you manage compassion fatigue, build resilience, and make your passion for helping animals sustainable. If you're involved in animal caregiving, rescue, trap-neuter return (TNR), sheltering, animal control, cruelty investigations, veterinary medicine, fostering, wildlife or marine rehabilitation and conservation, animal law or lobbying, ethical veganism, or any other role in animal care, welfare, or activism, and struggling with the consequences of caring so much that it hurts, this podcast is for you!
The host, Jen Blough, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, compassion fatigue coach and speaker, and author with more than 35 years of experience in animal welfare and activism. She is the author of To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior and the upcoming book, Beyond Compassion Fatigue.
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Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
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In this episode, we dive into the transformative practice of soul contract mapping and how it can support those experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, grief, or secondary trauma in the challenging world of animal welfare and advocacy. My guest, Tammie Vecchiarelli, shares her personal journey into soul contract mapping, how it can illuminate a sense of calling, and practical ways it can help animal advocates set boundaries, practice self-compassion, and build resilience.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What soul contract mapping is and how it can help those navigating the emotional toll of animal welfare work.
- How understanding soul contracts can explain the deep sense of purpose many animal advocates feel.
- Ways soul contract work can support healthy boundaries, self-compassion, and resilience-building.
- How it can help break repetitive painful patterns in relationships, careers, and emotional responses.
- What to expect in a soul contract reading.
Resources Mentioned:
Tammie's website
Email: tammie@aurorarelationshiphealing.com
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7 days ago
Loooove this episode!! I will definitely be reaching out to Tammy. 🙏👏♥️