👉 Here’s how to get started: 1. PLEASE introduce yourself — who you are, what you do, and one area you most want to improve. 2. Pick one tool and use it this week. 3. Share your score, insight, or takeaway from a resource. You’re here because you care about protecting your health, your team, and your clinic — and you’re in the right place. This community is about action, not lip service. Inside the Classroom you’ll find FREE resources you can start using today, including: Durable Clinic Scorecard™ → see where your clinic is strong or at risk Fuel Up Fast snack kit guide → boost energy without the crash Sleep for Recovery & Energy → small steps to recharge better Micro-Breaks That Save Your Body → protect your body during shifts 21-Day Kickstart→ simple exercise & nutrition plan with video demos This is a judgment-free zone with 100% support. We’re here to stop burnout before it happens, extend careers, and help veterinary professionals stay stronger and healthier in the work they love.Glad you’re here. Let’s get started. 💪🐾 Come for the tools, stay for the community.

I say "yes". I spent yesterday morning with an equine vet team, observing their unique physical and emotional demands. Veterinary athletes all around! It's akin to practicing medicine while playing in an NFL game simultaneously. The key takeaway for me was the importance of integrating a human durability program into the academic and work environments of veterinary professionals (for both large and small animals). What are your thoughts on this?

Yeah, I did. It's time to tap the breaks and buckle up for the upcoming festivities. Anyone have tips on how to manage good nutrition during this time of year?

I'm grateful for all the passion and wisdom that people bring to this community. We have members that are just entering the field and others that have been around for 30+ years. Let's pay it forward (as the cool kids say). What advice would you give someone new to vet med in regards to caring for their physical and emotional health? This is a safe space and there are no wrong answers. What works for one might not for another. But having more tools in the toolbox of health can only help! Please share your perspective.

I’m not talking about “toxic positivity” or pretending things aren’t hard. I’m talking about deliberately giving your nervous system a break with something that actually moves the needle physiologically. A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis on laughter and cortisol (the stress hormone) found that: - Laughter-based interventions led to about a 32% reduction in cortisol (the "stress hormone") compared to control conditions. - Even a single laughter session (9–60 minutes) dropped cortisol by roughly 37%! That means a carefully chosen comedy special, funny movie, or “laugh-until-you-snort” video with a friend isn’t just entertainment – it’s a legitimate Recharge tool. How to use this over the holidays: - Schedule a 20–30 minute “laughter break” on the days you know will be stressful. - Make a short “go-to” playlist of videos or shows that reliably make you laugh (don’t wait until you’re fried to find them). - If you’re working in clinic, consider a shared “funny clip of the day” in the break room or group chat. You don’t need a perfect routine to benefit from this. Even one intentional laughter session can give your stress system a measurable reset. (Article attached if you want to dig into the science.) 🤣