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Pet expert Debra Hamilton interviews other pet lovers on this delightful podcast about pet custody, pet drama, pet problems and pet solutions. Why Do Pets Matter? is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to pets, hosted by pet-focused attorney Debra Hamilton, Esq.
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Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Is Now A Good Time To Get A Pet on Why Do Pets Matter Q & A with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #121
If you were considering getting a pet now, here's what to consider in a new Q/A episode of the Why Do Pets Matter? podcast. Host Debra Hamilton answers questions from listeners on this less-than-five minute special question and answer episode! To ask a question, send it to WhyDoPetsMatterPodcast @gmail.com!
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra Hamilton is a pet lover extraoridinaire! Debra is a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals and hosts Why Do Pets Matter? to further understanding, compassion and respect for animals globally.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Dr. Cindy Trice "Giving Veterinarians Relief" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton Podcast #120
Founder of Relief Rover, Dr. Cindy Trice, DVM shares why and how she built a practice around helping veterinarians in need on this episode of Why Do Pets Matter? plus enjoyable vignettes of how her dog and host Debra Hamilton, Esq.'s dog chose their respective husbands.
More About Dr. Cindy Trice
Cindy Trice, DVM is the founder of Relief Rover (reliefrover.com) an online community for stakeholders in the veterinary relief niche. Cindy has over a decade of practice experience in 4 states and over 50 unique general, emergency, and shelter clinics. She received her veterinary degree from UC, Davis in 2004. After graduation she completed rotating internship at Florida Veterinary Specialists in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Trice is a relief vet, consultant, author, and speaker.
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra Hamilton is a pet lover extraoridinaire! Debra is a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals and hosts Why Do Pets Matter? to further understanding, compassion and respect for animals globally.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Carolyn Shadle "Excellent Communications for Veterinarians and Beyond" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton Esq. Podcast #119
Carolyn C. Shadle, CEO of Interpersonal Communication Services and host Debra Hamilton share communications insight for pet owners, veterinarians and others who love pets in their lives. The power of good listening takes front row.
More About Carolyn Shadle
Carolyn C. Shadle is the CEO of Interpersonal Communication Services. Carolyn has spent most of her life equipping adults with the skills and tools to build effective organizations, a sustainable environment, and healthy relationships. She has written numerous publications, hosted a TV interview show, and offered training in communication, planning, and change for corporate, public and non-profit audiences, as well as for parents and grandparents. She has had the privilege of traveling widely, offering training overseas as well as throughout the USA.
Through ICS, Inc. she provides services that facilitate a fulfilling life. Carolyn is retired from university-based adult and continuing education, where she led and administered leadership development, business and finance management, and “soft skills” (the hardest). During her university career she held administrative positions at California State University, Long Beach, and San Jose; the University of Denver College of Business; and the State University of New York (Buffalo and Empire State College). Find out more: http://icsinc.info/about-us-communication-services/
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra Hamilton is a pet lover extraoridinaire! Debra is a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals and hosts Why Do Pets Matter? to further understanding, compassion and respect for animals globally.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Anne Tomsic "How to Find a HypoAllergenic Dog" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton Podcast #118
What happens if you love dogs but have an allergy? Pet lover and CEO of Preventive Vet, Anne Tomsic and host Debra Hamilton explore how to find pets who are easy on the allergies. Meet Beau, Anne's Portuguese Water Dog! Also covered in this episode, how Preventive Vet saves lives for animal owners by providing exceptional information.
More About Anne Tomsic, CEO of Preventive Vet
Anne Tomsic has been a content and brand strategist most of her career but nothing has been more gratifying than collaborating with Dr. J to build Preventive Vet. Preventive Vet helps pet owners by providing them with a high quality, trusted resource for pet health and safety information. There is so much pet-specific content online that isn't well-researched, or it's written by someone who's paid to pitch a product or boost the advertising on its site, and sometimes that information is just plain wrong or lacking in substance. This 'mis-information' or lack of information could mean life or death for your pet, or at the very least the difference between a quick visit to your vet or prolonged suffering for your cat or dog. We think that needs to stop. The content on Preventive Vet is medically accurate, thoroughly vetted, and unbiased.Transparency and integrity are important. Find out more: https://PreventiveVet.com
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra Hamilton is a pet lover extraoridinaire! Debra is a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals and hosts Why Do Pets Matter? to further understanding, compassion and respect for animals globally.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Dr. Mark Bamberger "Wolf Sanctuary Pet Attorney Shares His Passion for Animals" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #117
This conversation dives into sanctuary and shelters for wolves and pets as Dr. Mark Bamberger shares the history of wolves who are saved from drug kingpins in this fascinating episode of Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq.
About Dr. Mark Bamberger, Esq.
Dr. Mark Bamberger began working as a geologist and environmental attorney in 2007 for David Altman Law, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Soon after, he joined Baver & Bookwalter, LLP, a small general practice law firm in Miamisburg, Ohio. At Baver, Mark focused on bankruptcy and environmental law. In 2009, Mark founded The Mark Bamberger Co., LLC in Tipp City, Ohio. TMBC currently is a multi-million-dollar law practice with four offices in and around Greater Dayton and Cincinnati. The growing general practice currently focuses on divorce and custody cases, criminal defense, employment law, federal and state civil litigation, and animal law. Mark is a member of the Ohio Bar Association; having served two terms as the Chairperson of OSBA’s Animal Law Committee. He is general counsel for several animal rescue organizations and shelters in central Ohio and a wolf rescue and sanctuary in Indiana. He was past Vice-Chairperson and then Chairperson of the Dayton Bar Association’s Environmental Law Committee.
Mark is also involved in the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyer Project, occasionally providing pro bono divorces and bankruptcies. He is affiliated with the United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, The United States Appellate Court for the Sixth Circuit, and The Ohio Appellate Court for Second District. Bamberger regularly writes and publishes on his website (www.bambergerlaw.com) in the areas of criminal defense, appellate practice, motorcycle law, litigation strategy, animal law, and legal ethics in solo practice.
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals. Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Dr. Joy Fuhrman "Create a Deeper Bond with Your Pet" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #116
In this episode, dog and pet lover Dr. Joy Fuhrman, DVM and Debra Hamilton, Esq. share how to get into a deeper bond with their pet, and how to have more ease with the veterinarians in your life. Dr. Fuhrman explains how veterinary software can make for more time with the patient.
More About Joy Fuhrman, DVM
Originally from South Africa, Dr. Fuhrman is a graduate of Colorado State University’s combined MBA/DVM program. Her veterinary experience includes small animal general and emergency practice, small and large animal anesthesia and pain management, and small animal dentistry. She also has experience working with exotic pets, including birds and reptiles, as well as zoo animals and wildlife. Dr. Fuhrman serves on the Executive Board for the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and is the Co-Facilitator for their Power of Ten Leadership Academy. She is the director of finance and operations at Shepherd Software Inc.
Dr. Fuhrman states: "I love that veterinary medicine has allowed me to participate in so many exciting opportunities and experiences. From saving the lives of dogs and cats in a busy small animal emergency practice to teaching veterinary students how to anesthetize small and large animals, to performing surgery on wild African elephants. I have a great passion for animals and for the people who love them. I am deeply connected to the veterinary profession and want to ensure that all pet owners have access to outstanding veterinary care and expertise."
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals. Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Dr. Meghan Burns "Pets, Vets and Thriving" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #115
The conversation is all about pets, veterinarians, and how to thrive. Guest Meghan Burns shares resources available so veterinarians don't have to be so alone as solopreneurs.
More About Dr. Meghan Burns
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals. Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
"How to Get Along in a Dog Park" on Why Do Pets Matter Q & A with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #114
Tips on having fun with your dog at a dog park, and how to treat other dogs and owners with respect at the same time.
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra Hamilton is a pet lover extraoridinaire! Debra is a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals and hosts Why Do Pets Matter? to further understanding, compassion and respect for animals globally. Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/ e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com phone: 914.552.5021 Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few. As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Tiffany Schiable on Why Do Pets Matter? Podcast with Debra Hamilton Esq. #113
A friendly conversation about pets, pet health and more with pet consultant Tiffany Shiable. "I'm dedicated to improving health and wellness of our animals," says Tiffany. The conversation turns to saving sea turtles!
More about Tiffany Shiable
As the principal in Tips the Scale Consulting, Tiffany provides strategic and tactical Business Development and Operational guidance in the Animal Health space.
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals. Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Jan 23, 2020
Thursday Jan 23, 2020
Dr. Nadine Hamilton "Coping with Stress & Burnout as a Veterinarian" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #112
In this lively episode, author and veterinarian Dr. Nadine Hamilton from the Gold Coast in Australia shares her beautiful insights on how to cope with stress as a veterinarian. Dr. Hamilton is the author of the popular book "Coping with Stress & Burnout as a Veterinarian." Animal lovers of all kinds will appreciate this insight into the heart of a veterinarian, plus how you get to become a veterinarian if you have considered this career choice. Juicy!
More About Dr. Nadine Hamilton
Nadine Hamilton, veterinary-friendly psychologist and founder of the charity Love Your Pet Love Your Vet, has spent over 15 years in her specialty psychology practice working with thousands of stressed vets as well as consulting to industry associations, practice managers and owners to increase wellbeing, productivity, and retention in the workplace.
Her postgraduate research at the University of Southern Queensland focussed on how key evidence-based psychological strategies could be used to decrease the risk of psychological ill-health and suicide by vets due to their day-to-day stress levels. What she found was that the best way to tackle the unique nature of veterinary stress was to combine certain psychoeducational elements. That meant specific education on the principles of positive psychology, mindfulness, and ACT along with a ‘toolkit’ of practical tasks from these fields. Combining these elements with supportive strategies such as stress management and communication tips results in a holistic intervention able to have a scientifically measurable positive impact on wellbeing.
Coping with Stress and Burnout as a Veterinarian is a cost-effective highly accessible way to empower vets in their everyday work lives to use psychological knowledge and skills to combat stress, burnout, anxiety, depression and suicide. It is an easy read for individual vets both experienced and freshly minted and sits well with existing veterinary HR approaches as well as supporting face-to-face counselling and industry association mental health programs. It also provides a clear call-to-arms for veterinary industry leaders.
Her book is structured in four sections. The first two provide vets with both an understanding and an acknowledgement of the uniqueness of their work and the mental health issues that come with that. A section on psychology provides a comprehensive overview of several psychological fields that assist wellbeing. The final section includes specially selected strategies for everyday use. Together, these elements result in a unique resource able to provide self-help as well as support for existing vet wellbeing programs. Go here for more: https://www.positivepsychsolutions.com.au/aboutus
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).