High-achieving women often love their work, but love alone doesn’t protect them from feeling drained, exhausted, or burned out. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, I sit down with Crystal Stokes, founder of Full Circle Lab, therapist, and leadership coach, to explore how ambitious professionals can thrive without sacrificing their well-being. You’ll hear Crystal’s journey from working in veterinary medicine to supporting the people within the profession, and what inspired her to focus on purpose, resilience, and values-driven leadership. We also discuss the balance between personal responsibility (how to show up, set boundaries, and protect yourself from burnout) and the role of organizational support (what systems and cultures look like when they truly optimize performance, leadership, and well-being). If you’re a driven professional who wants to succeed in your career while protecting your energy and joy, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiring perspectives on leading yourself and your teams in a sustainable, fulfilling way.   Meet Our Guest: Crystal Stokes, is the founder and managing director of Full Circle Lab. With a background in veterinary medicine, psychotherapy, leadership development and coaching, and business operations, she leads with a blend of emotional intelligence, strategy, and heart. Her work is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices and high-performance coaching, and she's passionate about helping veterinary professionals rediscover purpose, build resilience, and lead from a grounded, values-driven perspective. Crystal has walked in many shoes—starting as a GP and then overnight ER veterinary technician, then becoming a licensed therapist, and now a director of operations, certified professional coach, and leadership consultant. Crystal understands the unique challenges of veterinary medicine and high-stress careers, not just clinically, but emotionally and culturally. That’s what drives her to build stronger, healthier teams. She’s also the host of the Vet Med Wellness & Leadership Podcast, where she dives into the heart of veterinary culture, burnout, and what it really means to thrive in this field.   Contact Crystal: https://www.fullcirclelab.com/ https://www.fullcirclelab.com/vet-med-podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalstokes/    Work With Amy: ✨ Ready to break free from exhaustion and stop running on empty, so you can create real balance, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today! 🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and ways we can work together. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements here. JOIN the Burnout-Free Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn   Meet Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership. She also hosts the Burnout-Free Me Podcast (previously Daring DVM Podcast), a free resource for high-achievers and career professionals who want to live with less stress and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and joy. Outside of work, Amy and her partner enjoy travel and all things outdoors. You’ll most likely find them on top of a mountain, in the middle of a desert, somewhere underwater, or 100 miles into a ride on their tandem mountain bicycle.