After an eight-month hiatus (because apparently that's very on-brand for us), Katie and Claire are back with the Vet Empowered podcast - and they've got plenty to catch you up on.

First up: the recent "Your Next Step" three-day reset, where a beautiful thing happened - a whole lot of veterinary professionals collectively dropped their shoulders and realised it's actually okay not to have life figured out. Turns out, feeling stuck isn't a character flaw; it's what happens when we pile impossible pressure on ourselves to have a perfectly mapped-out future. Katie and Claire share their own stories of life spectacularly not going to plan (divorce at 33, anyone? Definitely not becoming an internal medicine specialist?) and why that's opened doors they never knew existed.

The episode also covers what's coming up at Vet Empowered: Dr Helena Tucker is returning for two sponsored sessions on hormones, cycles and workplace adjustments - and yes, the team is actively recruiting men to attend (be curious, be an ally, be ahead of the game). Plus, mark your calendars for Veterinary Human Factors Live in Birmingham on 26th June 2026, a collaboration with VetLed that's all about turning inspiration into actual, implementable change.

And because we're only human: Claire's off to Bali to finally meet her coach of four years in person, and Katie's just really excited about the days getting longer. Same, honestly.

Sign up to Dr Helena's workshops here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1gjSl4osQkKnihbgUVRpQQ

Find out more about Veterinary Human Factors Live: https://vetled.thinkific.com/courses/vhfl2026

Key themes: Taking the pressure off, finding your people, the power of supportive community, and remembering that life is allowed to surprise you.

💬 Episode Summary:

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Vet Empowered podcast.

This week, Katie is joined by a special guest - Beth, one of the wonderful Vet Empowered coaches! With Claire off on holiday, Beth steps in to share her journey - from joining the Signature Program as a participant to becoming an integral part of the coaching team.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ The squiggly career path - how Beth navigated leaving clinical practice and found alignment through coaching
✨ The power of values - why understanding your core values can change everything
✨ Reconnecting with yourself - what it means to live a “grand old life” (and why it doesn’t mean perfection)
✨ The value of coaching - how holding space for yourself can transform your confidence, choices, and wellbeing
✨ Why it’s okay not to have the next 10 years mapped out - and how to find purpose without needing every answer

Beth shares candidly about her journey from feeling stuck and unsure to leaning into change and finding her place within Vet Empowered. It’s a beautiful reminder that careers don’t have to be linear to be meaningful - and that making space for self-awareness can be truly life-changing.

If you’re navigating your own squiggly path, this one’s for you.

🧡 We’d love to know your thoughts! Tag us @vetempowered to let us know your takeaways, and if you’re curious about our Signature Program, drop us a message.

Press play and enjoy this heartfelt chat!

This week, we’re diving into one of our most playful and powerful conversations yet - from Claire’s unexpected night at a magician’s competition (yes, really) to deep reflections on how we create meaning, happiness, and success in our lives.

Inside this episode, we chat about:
✨ Why you don’t need to understand every step for the magic to work
✨ How small beliefs and mindset shifts can create big emotional change
✨ An incredible analogy - and why what you put in matters
✨ Moving from ‘waiting’ for happiness to creating it on purpose
✨ How we can practice feeling love, joy, and success right now (not someday)
✨ Plus, a lot of laughter, storytelling, and a minor cat-related situation-ship update

This conversation is your reminder that you’re not powerless over how you feel day to day - and that tapping into more joy, love, and success often starts with the stories we choose to tell ourselves.

🧡 We'd love to hear what resonates with you - tag us @vetempowered or drop into our DMs!
If you want to dive even deeper into these ideas alongside an incredible community, you can find out more about the Vet Empowered Signature Program too.

Press play and let's explore the magic together.