Dr. Mary Beth Spitznagel Featured on Reviving Vet Med Podcast

Dr. Mary Beth Spitznagel (left) speaking with host Dr. Marie Holowaychuk (right) on Episode 104 of the Reviving Vet Med podcast, “Burden Transfer and the Science of Feeling Less Bothered by Clients.”

Dr. Mary Beth Spitznagel, Professor and Principal Investigator of the Veterinary Psychology Lab, was recently featured on the Reviving Vet Med podcast to discuss her research on Unburdened, a program designed to support veterinary professionals through acceptance and commitment training.

During the episode, Dr. Spitznagel discussed how Unburdened helps veterinary professionals navigate difficult thoughts and emotions while remaining connected to their values. She also shared findings from research evaluating the program, including reductions in stress and burnout, improvements in mental health stigma, and the effectiveness of different program delivery formats.

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