The veterinary clinic winter blues are real, and many practice leaders quietly struggle when team morale dips even though nothing seems obviously wrong. In this Uncharted Veterinary Podcast mailbag episode, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss tackle what happens when teams feel heavy, drained, and stuck in what one manager brilliantly called “wet sock energy.” No drama, no major conflict, just collective exhaustion. In this episode, they explore how leaders can support veterinary teams through seasonal burnout without becoming the overly cheerful camp counselor everyone secretly wants to avoid. Let's get into this episode!Regional Leaders Summit 2026 Leading multiple clinics comes with bigger pressure and tougher decisions. The Uncharted Regional Leaders Summit 2026 is a working virtual summit for veterinary regional and multi-site leaders who want practical tools, real solutions, and peer collaboration, not lectures.Save 20% with code REGION and register now:https://community.unchartedvet.com/uncharted-regional-leaders-summit-2026DiSC Decoded CohortStruggling to lead or communicate with your team effectively? DiSC® Decoded is a four-part virtual cohort that gives veterinary leaders practical tools to coach better, handle conflict, and build stronger teams. Register now:https://learn.unchartedvet.com/courses/disc-decoded-how-to-lead-coach-and-connectUpcoming events: https://learn.unchartedvet.com/pages/events All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVetDo you have something that you would love Andy and Stephanie to discuss on the podcast? If so, send us a message through the mailbag! Submit it here: unchartedvet.com/mailbag

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