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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 Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn for support? You’re not alone—and today’s episode is here to help.
In this episode of Beyond Compassion Fatigue, I break down one of the most common questions I'm asked:
What’s the difference between therapy and coaching—and which one is right for me?
Whether you’ve tried therapy and still feel stuck, or you're just starting to explore your options for support, this episode offers clarity, guidance, and hope.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The key differences between therapy and coaching
- How to determine which approach best fits your current needs
- Why some people benefit from both therapy and coaching
- What group coaching offers that 1:1 support doesn’t
- A sneak peek into my nine-week Group Coaching Program for Compassion Fatigue
Learn more about the Group Coaching Program here!
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