Ep 7: The Vet Nurse's Guide to Brave Conversations

The Vet Nurse's Guide to Brave Conversations 🩺 Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt episode of Vet Nurse Hacker, Vicky unpacks the emotional reality of having hard conversations in vet med—from asking for a break, to setting a boundary, to speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. If you’ve ever cried in your car after a shift or second-guessed your voice in the treatment room, this one’s for you. Vicky walks you through the emotional labour we carry as vet nurses, how that impacts our ability to speak up, and—most importantly—how to reclaim your voice without burning out or burning bridges. With practical tools like the SANE Method, grounding strategies, and easy-to-remember scripts, this episode is your go-to guide for building brave conversations that honour your humanity. 🧠 What You'll Learn:

• Why hard conversations feel unsafe (hint: it's not about confidence)
• How emotional labour affects our ability to advocate for ourselves
• The SANE Method to prepare what you want to say
• Scripts and phrases to hold your ground without conflict
• Nervous system regulation tools for before and after the convo
• How to reflect, reset, and reclaim your power—even if it felt messy

🛠️ Tools & Takeaways:

• SANE Method: Situation, Action, Need, Emotion
• Box breathing & grounding anchors
• Mantras to stay calm: “I am safe to speak. My needs matter.”
• Broken record technique for holding boundaries under pressure
• Reflection questions to build self-trust post-conversation

🧡 VetXIR + Uncage Me
If this episode landed deep—if you’re ready to go from just surviving to showing up with confidence—explore VetXIR for in-clinic skill building, or join Uncage Me, the emotional reset course for the human behind the healer. 📱 Connect with Victoria:
Instagram: @vickythevetnurse
Podcast IG: @vetnursehacker
Website: vetxir.com 💬 Listener Love:
“If this episode resonated, or you're processing your own brave convo, DM me on IG or leave a voice note—I'd love to hold space for you.” 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with the vet nurse who needs to hear it.