“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” - Mahata Gandhi . For me, I have to be able to sleep at night. 🙌🏻 . I discuss the differences between compassion fatigue, ethical fatigue and job burnout here. . My name is Erin and I’m a busy veterinarian who’s a St. George’s University 2008 graduate, a busy mama to a kindergartner and a certified health coach that Virtual Gym motivation groups to mentor others. . I am a California native and completed a Bachelor’s in biochemistry in 2002 at Cal State University, Hayward and I wanted to be. Veterinarian (and an author) since age 9. . I was told in my senior year of high school that since my GPA was only a 3.00 that my career path would be very difficult but I let this FUEL MY DESIRE rather than discourage me. . I graduated veterinary school, only to be plunged into unhealthy work environments and working 65-70hrs a week with little time for anything besides working and sleeping. I gained 30lbs in less than 2 years. . . I’m am also a grateful believer in Jesus and am in recovery for codependency, anxiety snd depression having done multiple 12-steps and a LOT of work through @celebraterecoveryofficial and this helped me through a serious episode of depression and compassion fatigue. ❤️ . Follow me for more tips and coaching here and subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode ! . ❤️ Love you, Erin . Also, Check out www.celebraterecovery.com to find a nationwide church that offers this amazing program. It’s FREE! Joining a 12 step has been a game changer for me! . To join my Virtual Gym groups or for a free sample workout, fill out this survey link below: https://forms.gle/uizD2kVomJPXngg38 Follow me on social 👇🏻 . IG @erin.zimowske.alvarez . FB Erin Zimowske Alvarez . YouTube: Erin Zimowske Álvarez . Twitter @cattgirlie