S1- E 14 - WHEN HIGH FUNCTIONING BECOMES HIGH COST

In this episode of Left Unattended, Ron Sosa’s with Dr. Amber Parks! A veterinarian and stress, burnout, and clinical support coach, about how neurodivergent traits can drive excellence while also fueling exhaustion in workplaces not designed for those brains. Dr. Parks shares her 25+ years in veterinary medicine, her repeated burnout in private practice and relief work, and how therapy helped her identify burnout. She describes being late-diagnosed AuDHD at 42 after perimenopause-related brain fog and memory issues, and reflects on masking, hypervigilance, sensory overload (fluorescent lighting, noise, interruptions), task switching, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and identity loss. They discuss self-compassion, practical neuroinclusion changes, and coaching that helps clients move from self-blame to self-understanding.

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Dr. Amber Parks is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (DABVP) in Canine & Feline Practice and a stress, burnout, and clinical support coach for veterinary professionals. With 25+ years in veterinary medicine, including 17 years as a veterinarian, she understands firsthand the challenges of burnout, overwhelm, and neurodivergence in vet med. After being late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD and experiencing burnout herself, she became passionate about helping others navigate perfectionism, people-pleasing, and imposter syndrome. Through speaking, coaching, and her podcast, Stop the Burnout, she helps veterinary professionals rediscover fulfillment in the profession they love.