You said “yes” again, didn’t you? How pathologic accommodation is draining veterinary professionals
Share
Subscribe
The habit of saying yes looks like dedication. Over time, it can quietly erode effectiveness, well-being, and sense of self.
In veterinary medicine, being the person who always comes through is often celebrated, until it starts costing more than it's worth. In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, cohosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, examine chronic over-accommodation—a habit that gets rewarded in veterinary medicine while quietly depleting the people who practice it. Edwards introduces the concept of the "pathologic accommodator," breaks down how the pattern develops, and offers a practical path forward through grounded self-advocacy: honoring personal values and communicating with clarity without abandoning accommodation altogether.
- Email info@projectvetspan.com to connect with Shaw
- To connect with Edwards, email jennifer@drjenniferedwards.com.
