The Truth About Pets, Grief, and Veterinary Burnout with Dr. Jennifer Vick

The Truth About Pets, Grief, and Veterinary Burnout with Dr. Jennifer Vick

Prompted by the recent loss of Dale’s beloved dog of 14 years, this episode explores the role animals play in our emotional lives. We sit down with a veterinarian to talk about why pets matter so much to our mental health, what pet grief can teach us, and why the veterinary profession carries such a heavy emotional burden. We also get into a quick-fire round of pet hot takes, from pet insurance to grain-free diets and more. Dr. Jennifer Vick has 18 years of experience as a Small Animal Veterinarian. Outside the office, Dr. Vick enjoys hiking, gardening, playing violin and piano, and spending time with her rescued dog Stanley.

Before Estrangement: Navigating Difficult Parents and the Generational Divide

In this episode, we explore how to navigate difficult parent relationships before opting for estrangement. We talk about the struggles between generations, and how adult children and their parents can hold empathy and understanding for each other while still respecting boundaries.

How Much Is Too Much to Share With Your Spouse?

How much is too much to share with your spouse? In this episode, we explore why this question is important to answer for the health of your relationship, the difference between protecting your partner and deciding for them, what belongs between just the two of you, and why the things left unsaid tend to accumulate in ways we don't always see coming.

Does Everyone Have Trauma? with Dr. Michael Scheeringa

Dr. Michael Shceeringa is back with us to continue the conversation from our earlier episode, where we challenged the idea that “the body keeps the score.” In this episode, we go deeper into trauma and unpack common myths. Does everyone have trauma? How is trauma actually defined? Why do some people with trauma not develop PTSD? We explore these questions and much more. Guest Bio Dr. Michael S. Scheeringa, M.D. is a retired child and adolescent psychiatrist, former Professor and Vice Chair at Tulane University School of Medicine, and a leading researcher in the field of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Over his nearly three-decade career, he has served as principal investigator on more than 15 federally funded studies, authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles, and written several books, including The Trouble with Trauma and Treating PTSD in Preschoolers. Dr Scheeringa's research informed the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD in young children. Are you a therapist or clergy? Upgrade your toolkit and earn 3.5 CE hours with our $99 course on providing ⁠⁠ethical faith-informed therapy with Christian couples. [https://ometzce.thinkific.com/products/courses/faith-informed-therapy-christian-couples-ce]

How To Receive Critical Feedback

We’re back — first episode of 2026. In this episode, we catch up on what we’ve been up to during the break before diving into a topic that affects all of us: how to receive critical feedback. Why is it so hard to hear? How do you know when criticism is worth receiving — and when it’s not? And once you decide to take it seriously, how do you process it in a way that actually helps you grow instead of shutting you down? Are you a therapist or clergy? Upgrade your toolkit and earn 3.5 CE hours with our $99 course on providing ethical faith-informed therapy with Christian couples. [https://ometzce.thinkific.com/products/courses/faith-informed-therapy-christian-couples-ce]