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E143: Why Veterinarians Euthanize Themselves (with Stephanie B.)

9/22/2023

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Show Notes

  • Not One More Vet: https://www.nomv.org/
  • FOGO: Fear of Going Outside Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fogo-fear-of-going-outside/id1473836011

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. What surprised you during today's conversation?
  2. Have you ever had to euthanize an animal? Did you think about how it impacted the vet's office?
  3. Have you ever had a colleague who died by suicide? Do you think the job played a role in their decision?
  4. What do you think happens to animals after they die?

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E142: Discovering My Scars: Chapter 6

9/8/2023

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Show Notes

  • Buy the Discovering My Scars book

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. Have you had an experience where you were dehumanized?
  2. Can you think of a time when you had what Steph called a real human moment?
  3. Reflect on the connection between your heart and brain. Are they in sync?
  4. Think about your own coping mechanisms. Are there any that you might need to change?

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E141: Those Aren't Your Bags to Carry

8/11/2023

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Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. Reflect on your own bags. What are you carrying today?
  2. Where do you fit into this conversation? Do you naturally try to carry other people's baggage or not?
  3. When it comes to carrying baggage, do you think there are different rules for family than for friends?
  4. How do you handle it when you can tell someone wants you to pick up their baggage?

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E140: Discovering My Scars: Chapter 5

7/7/2023

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Show Notes

  • Buy Book
  • Episode 113: Stop Wasting Your Emotions on THESE People (with Dr. Jill)
  • Episode 116: His Side of My Story (with Pastor Matt)

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. Reflect on a time when you didn't feel heard by a medical professional.
  2. Have you ever had a situation where you felt you weren't in control of your own life?
  3. Have you had a situation where someone told you something about themselves that turned out not to be true? How did that make you feel?
  4. How would you handle the situation if a doctor told you to take a medication you knew you didn't need?

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E139: How PRIDE Became Personal

6/9/2023

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Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. What was the last big thing you discovered about yourself? Were you kind to yourself about it?
  2. How do you interact with the LGBTQ community? Why?
  3. Does Steph's discovery about herself change how you view her or this podcast?
  4. Have you ever reflected on your own sexuality? How would you describe yourself?

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E138: Restarting Life After Loss

5/12/2023

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What it was like to euthanize my greyhound (by Steph)
Video of Steph spreading Mac's Ashes
Beth's post about grieving after her father's death
Living Loved in Grief (by Beth)

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 

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1. Reflect on a loss in your life. What was your grieving process like? Was it linear?
2. Every loss leaves a hole. What have your strategies been fulfilling the hole?
3. Does experiencing one loss make it easier when you suffer another loss?
4. As you think about a loss or losses in your life, what did the restart process look like for you?


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E137: Life Not According to Plan

2/10/2023

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Show Notes

About Mac, Episode 15: My Dog Disrupted My Life in the Most Beautiful Way

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. Have you heard the term catastrophizing? Is this something you can relate to?
  2. When life gives you lemons, what do you do?
  3. What is the most recent thing in your life that has not gone according to plan?
  4. Have you lost a loved one recently? What's your grieving process like?

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E136: How Men Think (with Daniel)

1/27/2023

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Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage by Pastor Mark Gungor
Daniel’s other episodes:
  • Episode 47: The Scars of a Lifelong Illness (with Daniel)
  • Episode 56: Can a Conservative and Liberal Have an Honest Conversation? (with Daniel)

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. What did you agree with Daniel about today?
  2. What did you disagree with Daniel about today?
  3. Who are the men who've been influential in your life? Reflect on what makes them influential.
  4. Is your best friend a different gender than you? Why or why not? 

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E135: New Year Reflections

1/6/2023

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If you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
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1. What was the most exciting part of last year?
2. What was the most disappointing part?
3. What did you start doing that was life giving?
4. When you think of 2022, what image or images comes to mind?
5. Which people had the biggest impact on your life last year?
6. What intentional practices do you want to continue, or start, doing for mind, body, and soul?
7. Was there something from last year that you know you do not want to carry over into this year?
8. When you reflect on the past year, were you happy? What does happy mean to you?
9. Is there something exciting you’ve been putting off for years?
10. What is something you tried last year that is out of your comfort zone?
11. If you could set an intention for how you will spend the holidays this year, what, if anything, would you change?
12. Reflect on your current job. Do you see yourself in the same job for the next 1-5 years?
13. How do you feel about the new year, every year? (Is the new year a source of hope for you, or just another day on the calendar?)
14. What three words best describe your life right now?
15. Who do you want to be more intentional about spending time with this year?

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E134: Pastor Beth Says "Happy Holidays"

12/23/2022

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Show Notes

  • Episode 130: What the Hell? (An honest conversation about the afterlife)
  • Christmas Bible Trivia

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  
  
In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. Do you celebrate Christmas? Why? How?
  2. Do you think Christ has been or is being removed from Christmas? In what way?
  3. Is the holiday season a positive season for you? Why or why not?
  4. Is it better to give or receive?

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