Podcast #177: 5 Steps to Recover from Pet Business Burnout

Prosperous Pet Business Podcast

Today you’ll learn how even the busiest and most stressed-out pet professionals can make a full recovery from business burnout! This episode will walk you through some of what I use in my own life – and some (or all of them!) may work for you too.

Also, congratulations to Norma, Rose Maria, and Ilona for winning guest passes to my three in-person workshops at next month’s SuperZoo Pet Business Conference 2026 in Las Vegas. There’s still time to sign up if you want to come to Las Vegas for the conference!

In this episode, you’ll learn about resetting your nervous system using very different (but each quite powerful) tools.

Lastly, you’ll discover the physical and emotional foundations of recovery. I share how upgrading my diet and hydration has greatly improved my well-being and vitality, and why prioritizing quality time with people you currently rarely see is vital for mental health.

Pick just one of these five practices to start your burnout recovery today.

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How is Sarah doing now?

Hi Kristin,

I am still considering the idea of hiring a staff member. I have spoken with a couple of clients about scaling back on walking their dogs due to my knee.

I actually started a new treatment for my knee today. It’s called softwave therapy and is a non invasive treatment that uses shockwaves to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. Fingers crossed it will help with my pain and inflammation so I can put off surgery for as long as possible.

I also plan to increase my rates by November 1. It has been over a year since I have done that and it will help me to start saving for the possibility of time off for recovery.

Speaking with you really helped me to realize that I need to put my own health higher up on my priority list!

Thanks again for your insight!

~Sarah