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Isaiah Douglass joins us today to break down some important topics - best ways to choose a financial planner, why you need to know the value of your practice if you own one, ways in which ownership can benefit an individual… and my personal favorite - you are allowed to fire toxic clients! Plus, he gave us a ton of resources and tips on leadership and financial investing. Let me know how this episode resonates with you! ...About Our GuestHi, my name is Isaiah Douglass. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Exit Planner, and Fee-Only advisor. I left a large national firm to found a solo financial planning firm in 2018 to pursue a planning approach that is dedicated to identifying ways to grow the net worth of veterinarians and dentists. In the summer of 2020, I merged with another financial advisor and became a partner in Vincere Wealth Management.I am the host of the weekly podcast The Veterinarian Success Podcast which interviews and discusses topics related to clinical, business, financial, and personal of the lives of veterinarians. I am deeply involved in speaking within veterinary medicine via students, podcasts, video interviews, and spoken at the Veterinary Financial Summit conference. I am on the Communications Committee within VetPartners to help deliver the message of the organization to membership, but also the veterinary industry.Vincere Wealth ManagementThe Veterinarian Success PodcastIsaiah's IG : @isaiahd_vwmIsaiah on LinkedInVeterinarian Financial Advisor NetworkHear ME being interviewed on Isaiah's podcast!Podcast Recommendations:The Knowledge Project (specifically episodes 96 and 67)Invest Like The BestMorgan Housel on Modern Wisdom (episode 222)Book Recommendation: The NEXT Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley and Sarah Stanley FallawFind the Veterinarian's Financial Guide HERE!...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.comSIGN UP for the The Whole Veterinarian Newsletter HERE!

Dr. Tannetje' Crocker has worked really hard to develop an impressive social media following and the content that she provides to young veterinarians is invaluable. In this episode, she gives some tactical pointers on how and why a social media presence (and therefore, a personal brand!) can be really important for your career. Tune in to hear how she makes sure to lead with a positive outlook in the veterinary social media world....About Dr. Crocker!Dr. Tannetje' Crocker is a 2009 graduate from the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, she completed an equine focused internship in Southern California. Then she worked as a solo equine ambulatory practitioner for three years before transitioning to small animal medicine. She currently practices in Grapevine, Texas at Northwest Animal Hospital and the Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas. Tannetje' is passionate about mentorship and empowering both veterinary students and young veterinarians to embrace the profession and find joy and success.  She is inspired by fellow veterinarians and vet students who want to contribute, support, and move this profession in a new direction. She met and married her husband Shane Crocker at the start of veterinary school. Thirteen years later they have lived in 7 houses, had 2 children, and continue to laugh and love together. In her free time, Dr. Crocker can be found spending time with her family and friends riding horses and enjoying the outdoors.Dr. Crocker is always looking for speaking and writing opportunities in the veterinary industry, so please feel free to reach out to her.Contact Dr. CrockerInstagram: @dr.tannetje.crockerEmail: dr.crocker@drcrockerpetvet.comWebsite: www.drcrockerpetvet.comDr. Crocker's Youtube ChannelPurchase Dr. Crocker's Veterinary Adventures Career Guide...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.comSIGN UP for the The Whole Veterinarian Newsletter HERE!

If you own a practice, are looking to hire or you hold just about any job in the veterinary profession, you're going to want to hear all of the insight that Dr. Tannetje' Crocker shares with us today. She has a pulse on the newest generation of veterinarians; it's in all of our best interests to hear what they need from the more-seasoned practitioners among us.  The new kids can also teach us a thing or two, don't you think?!...About Dr. Crocker!Dr. Tannetje' Crocker is a 2009 graduate from the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, she completed an equine focused internship in Southern California. Then she worked as a solo equine ambulatory practitioner for three years before transitioning to small animal medicine. She currently practices in Grapevine, Texas at Northwest Animal Hospital and the Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas. Tannetje' is passionate about mentorship and empowering both veterinary students and young veterinarians to embrace the profession and find joy and success.  She is inspired by fellow veterinarians and vet students who want to contribute, support, and move this profession in a new direction. She met and married her husband Shane Crocker at the start of veterinary school. Thirteen years later they have lived in 7 houses, had 2 children, and continue to laugh and love together. In her free time, Dr. Crocker can be found spending time with her family and friends riding horses and enjoying the outdoors. Dr. Crocker is always looking for speaking and writing opportunities in the veterinary industry, so please feel free to reach out to her.Contact Dr. CrockerInstagram: @dr.tannetje.crockerEmail: dr.crocker@drcrockerpetvet.comWebsite: www.drcrockerpetvet.comDr. Crocker's Youtube ChannelPurchase Dr. Crocker's Veterinary Adventures Career Guide...Use the code WHOLEVET to get a BOGO ticket plus 25% off to the Global Veterinary Careers Summit! You will not be disappointed in the amazing RACE-approved CE they offer....Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.comSIGN UP for the The Whole Veterinarian Newsletter HERE!

In this episode, you will gain valuable insight into how to start the dreaded money conversation with your partner or spouse. Adam Kol and I discuss the ways in which you can start this conversation and why it's so important. Listen in for all of Adam's amazing advice and expertise.Here is the Couples Money Personality Type Quiz! bit.ly/LoveMoneyQuiz...Who is Adam Kol?My Journey into Couples Financial CounselingI started this business because I believe that much financial stress is avoidable. You can have the peace and financial freedom you want and deserve, and I will help you get there.So, how’d I end up here?Well, I’ve been a finance geek since Day 1 thanks to my grandfather ceaselessly watching CNBC, AKA the stock market channel. Sitting by his side daily led me to study Economics at the University of Miami. While there, I took a job at a financial services company called Northwestern Mutual. There, I developed a love for working with families to build healthy financial futures.Later, I graduated from Duke Law School and got a Master’s Degree in Tax Law at NYU. I strengthened these skills at a large accounting firm, Deloitte, and later at a nonprofit focused on ending homelessness.Along the way, I began providing coaching of all kinds, as well as gaining conflict resolution experience and becoming a Certified Mediator. Eventually, I realized that financial stress was a huge stressor for so many couples. Thankfully, my unique background as a Mediator, Financial Advisor, and former Tax Lawyer perfectly positioned to profoundly impact this area.I began to focus on providing individually-crafted Couples Financial Counseling and trainings, and that’s how you found me here today..AHK Coaching, LLCContact@AHKCoaching.com(954) 263-5719https://ahkcoaching.com/Adam on Instagram...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.comSIGN UP for the The Whole Veterinarian Newsletter HERE!....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

"A  habit is a behavior that has been repeated enough to become automatic."-James Clear-...Here are 3 quick takeaways from one of my favorite books! James Clear's book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad ones, is a MUST READ. Today you are going to hear three lessons from it that I have incorporated into my own life. It's just the tip of the iceberg, so I hope it inspires you to dig deeper into his work. Whether in our veterinary careers or just life in general, we can always use some new ideas on forming good habits....Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.comSIGN UP for the Newsletter HERE!....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

Katie Berlin, DVM, NASM-CPT discusses her thoughts on physical fitness and mental resiliency and the effects they can have on veterinarians. She shares personal insights and very relatable stories in today's episode.  We hope our conversation will encourage you to explore a new way to challenge yourself.  Please make sure to go check out her podcast, The Vet Reset....About Dr. Katie BerlinKatie is an optimist, podcast junkie, book nerd, and lover of all things running and fitness. She works as an associate veterinarian at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital in York, PA, and as a veterinary editor at Clinician’s Brief. She has a personal training certification and teaches group fitness, and she recently launched The Vet Reset Podcast where she focuses on the intersection between physical and mental health and the importance of prioritizing both in our roles as veterinary professionals. You can also find her on the Veterinary Super Friends podcast with Dr. Carrie Jurney of Not One More Vet, and on Facebook and Instagram @thevetreset. Katie's Book and Podcast Reccomendations:-The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast-Ali on The Run Podcast-Esther Perel's "Where Should We Begin?" and "How's Work?" podcasts-Atomic Habits by James Clear-The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin (and take the quiz to find out your type HERE!)...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

Season 2 of The Whole Veterinarian will start January 14, 2021! Get excited because there is a ton of great content coming your way. I also wanted to highlight a workshop from Empathos Veterinary Wellness (aka Dr. Danielle Alleman) on January 17th. Here's the link to more information about her boundaries workshop.The Limit Does Not Exist: Creating and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

You heard me mention how much I enjoyed the Global Veterinary Career Summit back in Episode 8 when I interviewed Dr. Melanie Barham. She, along with Dr. Ebony Escalona and Dr. Emma Davis, put together this virtual summit in June of 2020. They are currently offering listeners a BOGO deal - during the month of December you will get a ticket to watch all of the 2020 sessions AND a ticket to the upcoming 2021 GVCS (October 21-23!) Also, you will be receive a 25% discount when you use the code WHOLEVET. Have a listen to hear more about the ways in which this summit can serve all veterinarians!https://www.globalveterinarycareersummit.com/...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

You want me to join what?!?! If you've never heard of a mastermind, or if you haven't found the right people to connect with, please have a listen to this short bonus episode. Iggy Perillo is a mastermind cultivator with over 20 years of leadership and team-building experience. She is forming a veterinary-focused mastermind group in January 2021; we want to share all of the cool ways that participating in a mastermind group can help you level up. Make sure to check out more about Iggy below!...Iggy PerilloIggy cultivates masterminds for professionals and athletes in uniquecommunities who are seeking excellence in their work, sport and life. She created WSLLeadership Coaching to develop leaders and teams who make the world a betterplace through enhanced connection, communication and trust. Iggy works withindividuals, teams and organizations around the world helping them overcomechallenges and function like champions.Work Sport Life Masterminds websiteInstagram: @wsl_leadership_coachingFacebook: @WSLLeadershipCoachingPinterest: wslleadershipLinkedIn: IggyPerillo...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

The creators of Peace Within Mindfulness generously shared one of their veterinary-focused mindfulness episodes with us this week! You DEFINITELY have time to fit this short practice into your day today.  You can also hear more from Dr. Sarah Montgomery in our discussion on Episode 13!Thank you, Sarah and Zak! Please check them out on Instagram @peacewithinmindfulness or at the website below.As a listener of The Whole Veterinarian podcast, you can use the promo code FRIEND to get 30% off an annual membership to the Mindfulness for Veterinarians program - which comes out to only about $6 a month. Each month, you'll receive three new audio strategies customized for vet med like this one to support your well-being, as well as access to all of the previous content. Sign up at https://www.peacewithinmindfulness.com/join ...Episode description - Savoring the PositiveFocusing on the positives in our life doesn’t mean we turn away from our negative experiences or the challenges we face - rather we take time to honor the good things that exist alongside the challenges - we purposefully give our brains and bodies time to soak up and enjoy the positive experiences and emotions we have. Recent research on neuroplasticity has shown how our experiences and what we focus our attention on shapes our brain. Our brain is always changing and evolving. We can counter our biologically driven negativity bias and deliberately take in the good.Purposefully paying attention to our positive experiences and emotions can have clear outcomes on our daily lives both personally and professionally. For example, research has shown that being in a positive mindset as opposed to negative or neutral can support focus and attention, which can impact accuracy and decision making regarding patient care."Savoring the Positive" is a practice in which we specifically direct our attention to a positive experience we've had - and really take the time to savor our feelings regarding this experience. This practice can then be applied to moments throughout our day. ...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

A quick hello from me and a few examples of joyful moments that listeners shared with me on Instagram!...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com

You're about to get some serious insight from a rockstar in the financial independence and real estate world. I am so grateful that I was able to interview Scott Trench for this week's episode. Scott very generously let me throw some tough topics at him. He was able to frame our student debt issues in a really interesting way and also shares some very valuable thoughts on wealth development and basic financial structures. You also get to hear some of Scott's famous "dad jokes" at the end of the episode...not to be missed! Thanks again to Scott and Bigger Pockets!...About Scott!Scott Trench is the CEO and President of BiggerPockets.com. Scott has dedicated his career to helping ordinary Americans build wealth, in part through real estate investing. Since joining BiggerPockets in 2014, Scott has authored the wealth building book Set for Life and joined Mindy Jenson as a host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast . He stays active in the BiggerPockets forums and has contributed hundreds of articles, market analyses, and files to BiggerPockets. He has also contributed to other personal finance blogs, along with traditional news outlets including Time, CNBC, and NBC.An active real estate investor in the Denver market, Scott currently manages a private portfolio with about $1.5M in real estate assets under management and holds his real estate license as a CO broker. Scott graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in Economics and History, Corporate Strategy, and Finance.scott@biggerpockets.com@scott_trenchAbout Bigger Pockets!BiggerPockets offers content, tools, and a community of over 1,800,000 members to help people avoid mistakes; learn valuable tips; find partners, deals, and financing and make the best real estate investing decisions possible. BiggerPockets works hard to bring together real estate experts, newbies and everyone in between to gain the knowledge needed to reach their full potential.www.biggerpockets.comBigger Pockets Money Podcast...Resources referenced in this episode:-FIRE = Financial Independence, Retire Early-The 5 Financial Decisions that Make or Break Middle Class Americans written by Scott-Article on getting started in real estate investing written by Scott-Mr. Money Mustache Blog-Set for Life by Scott Trench-Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

Grief is not the easiest topic to discuss. I'm generalizing here, but I think most of us would like to avoid it completely. Unfortunately, we will all face loss and grief at some point in our personal lives and many of us have already met it head on. Veterinarians deal with grieving owners all of the time; we may not be professionally trained but we get pretty good at helping clients through this. But, have we made any effort to help ourselves deal with these emotions? Today I speak with Rachel Liepman, DVM, MS, DACVIM about her personal experiences with loss and what she is learning along the way. Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your story and for helping to normalize the discomfort!...About Dr. Liepman!Dr. Rachel Liepman is an equine internist in Cave Creek, Arizona at Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center. She grew up in Michigan and went to undergraduate and veterinary school in Michigan as well. Thereafter, she completed an equine internship at BW Furlong and Associates in Oldwick, New Jersey. She completed a large animal internal medicine residency at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where she also completed a masters in comparative veterinary medicine. During this time, she performed research on the equine microbiome and equine neonatal medicine. She moved to Cave Creek in 2015 to start her job as a solo equine internist at Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center and has practiced there for the last 5 years. She and her husband Daniel are exploring the great outdoors whenever they can with their two kids, Quillen and Stori, and their long-time canine companion, Penelope (Nelly Belly). Recently, Helle, an equine companion has joined the crew....Resources that we have personally found useful :-Brene Brown on Empathy Animated Video-We Don't Move On from Grief. We Move Forward with It. TED Talk by Nora McInerny-The 5 Stages of Grief and Loss from PsychCentral.com-Podcasts: Terrible, Thanks for Asking; The Death Diaries Podcast; Ten Percent Happier-Instagram Accounts: @nedratawwab, @alapocascollaborativecare, @journeytowellness, @nytherapist, @veterinarywoman-Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore-The Sad Dragon: A Dragon Book About Grief and Loss by Steve HermanOnline Therapy: BetterHelp or TalkSpaceSupport: Not One More Vet, Suicide Stop International Health Center...www.thewholeveterinarian.comIG: @thewholeveterinarianemail: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.com

I am so excited to share my conversation with Dr. Sarah Montgomery! Sarah is a PhD in Curriculum Studies (she teaches people how to teach people!) and is also a Certified Mindfulness Instructor. She gives a wonderful and scientific overview of the basics of mindfulness and why it can be so helpful to veterinary professionals. She's got all of the science-backed data and experience to explain why YOU need to take a moment and just BREATHE....About Dr. Montgomery!Sarah is Founder and CEO at Peace Within. She is a Certified Mindfulness Educator who has been practicing Mindfulness since 1999. Sarah has 20 years of experience in K-12 and higher education and has published research and given national presentations on Mindfulness. She has taught Mindfulness to adults both face to face and online. Sarah has a B.A. in Psychology from Kalamazoo College and a Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies from Indiana University. She is passionate about Peace Within because stray cats and dogs tend to find her, and every time, the support of veterinarians is amazing. Sarah wants to use her research and teaching experience to help the veterinary profession.Contact info:Email: info@peacewithinmindfulness.comWebsite: https://www.peacewithinmindfulness.com Instagram: @peacewithinmindfulnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacewithinmindfulnessTwitter: https://twitter.com/4peacewithin ...Resources!Mindfulness for Veterinarians Free Preview: https://www.peacewithinmindfulness.com/demoFree Well-being Resources for Veterinarians: https://www.peacewithinmindfulness.com/resources A wonderful, science-backed article to check out for more info!https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_state_of_mindfulness_science A free app recommendation from Stacey:Gratitude...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

Kelly Zeytoonian, DVM, MBA, CERP joins me this week as we discuss everything from contract negotiations to setting boundaries with clients to how to grow your veterinary business. Although it sounds business-focused, my overall takeaway is that in order to stay happy and healthy in veterinary medicine, you need to learn to advocate for yourself. Be sure to check out the free resources she provided to us in the links below!...About Dr. Zeytoonian!Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian is the owner of Starwood Equine Veterinary Service and Starwood Veterinary Consulting. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009.  Dr. Zeytoonian is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and is also on the Board of Directors of The Northern California Association of Equine PractitionersIn 2013, Dr. Zeytoonian established Starwood Equine, an ambulatory practice, in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has since grown the business to include five doctors and two locations.  As a veterinarian and practice owner, Dr. Zeytoonian experiences the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of both veterinary medicine and business ownership. In addition, as faculty at Foothill Community College, she contributes to the future of the veterinary field by educating RVT candidates.In an effort to support her practice’s growth without compromising the culture of work-life balance that was its cornerstone, Dr. Zeytoonian earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business in 2020. Now, she uses her combined experience in veterinary medicine and business administration to empower veterinarians to create and maintain a career and practice culture tailored to their individual needs. She has been privileged to collaborate with industry partners and veterinary thought leaders to advance the business acumen of veterinarians. Contact her here!Starwood Veterinary ConsultingStarwood Equine Veterinary ServicesIG: @starwoodequine and @starwoodconsulting...Exclusive Resources shared by Dr. Zeytoonian:-Managing Innovation exercise-Pre-Mortem exercise (see downloadable file HERE)...We love to GO GREEN!Kelly's favorite sustainable tools/products:Clean the office using Seventh Generation!Get yourself some reusable straws!Stacey's favorite sustainable tools/products:Recycle anything with TerraCycle!Plastic-free oral care from Humankind!...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

Ed Kanara, DVM shares some easy action steps to help you define and develop your strategic life plan.  Veterinarians are pulled in so many different directions - use this episode to help clarify some goals and action steps that will improve your life (trust me, I can attest to the fact that it can happen!) ...About Dr. KanaraEdward W. Kanara, DVM, DABVP is a 1979 graduate of the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners certified in equine practice. He is currently the managing member of the Kanara Consulting Group, LLC (KCG) which he founded in 2007. His group focuses on management consulting and leadership development with a clientele that includes the human and animal health industries, research organizations, academia, veterinary medical associations and private veterinary practices.Prior to establishing KCG, Dr. Kanara spent 17 years with Pfizer Animal Health in various senior executive positions while leading various business units and teams in both operations and research. Before joining Pfizer he was in clinical veterinary practice for 11 years and owned and operated a multi-person equine practice in the Chicago area. Dr. Kanara has been actively involved in organized veterinary medicine serving on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Sponsors Council of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues and the Deans National Advisory Committee for the U of IL CVM to name a few. In 2013 Dr. Kanara received the President’s Award from AAEP. He has also been a published author with book chapters, refereed and lay publications as well as an invited speaker at national and international meetings and at the Wharton Business School of the U of Penn.Contact information:Kanara Consulting Group, LLCEd@kanaragroup.com...Ed's Book Recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyStacey's Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

My very good friend, Dr. Misty Gray, generously shares her experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety in this week's episode. With veterinarians' mental health status already at high risk, I wanted to touch on a subject that could easily affect any one of us as we enter parenthood. If your gut is telling you that things don't feel quite right after you've brought your baby home, please discuss it with someone who loves you! I'll also attach some resources below....Dr. Gray's info!Dr. Misty Gray is a 2007 graduate of The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an equine internship at BW Furlong and Associates in Hunterdon County, NJ in 2008 and worked as an associate at the practice for the next 13 years. Her primary veterinary interests include broodmare management and foal care. Misty is also certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic medicine. She and her husband, Dave, are enjoying raising their two boys, two cats and pup, named Penny! Any chance she gets, Dr. Gray will hop on a pony and let her hair blow in the wind to remind her of her childhood pony club days!...Postpartum Mood Disorder Resources:-FAQs from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists-Postpartum Depression site from the Mayo Clinic -Postpartum Health Alliance Screening Quiz-BetterHelp online therapy (Get a free month when you enroll through the NOMV website!)-Not One More Vet-Crisis Phone Numbers (International listings also)-Infant Risk/Mommy Meds app from Thomas Hale for drug medication guidelines while breastfeeding-Balanced Breastfeeding - virtual lactation consultations with Katie Madden, RN, IBCLC (you can also hear Katie address working mom issues in Episode 3!)..Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

Julie Squires spent some time talking with me about the significant role that compassion fatigue plays in many of our lives. As she says, it's not only the patient trauma that we deal with every day, we also have to consider the compassion we extend to clients and team members. I hope you gain as much from her insights as I have in this episode!...About Julie!Julie Squires is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Certified Life Coach who brings a unique perspective and approach to support the sustained energy and passion of those exposed to the highly stressful, challenging and sometimes traumatic environment of veterinary medicine . She does this in a very distinct way, by empowering them to help themselves through easy-to-implement yet powerful practices, tools and insights. Julie has over twenty-five years of experience within the veterinary industry as a veterinary technician, hospital administrator and leading organizations, developing and executing training and workshops most notably for Nestlé Purina, Bayer Animal Health and IDEXX Laboratories.  She is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist through the Traumatology Institute. Julie is a recognized international speaker and also offers on-site seminars and workshops, online courses, private coaching and the Rekindling podcast all as a result of the need Julie saw to help those that work with animals maintain their wellbeing and mental health. Julie lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband John, pugs Ernie & Mabel and Gregg & Duane, their two cats. www.rekindlesolutions.comjulie@rekindlesolutions.comFind the Rekindling Podcast here!...Resources for You!-Professional Quality of Life Measure quiz-Online Guide to Understand and Overcome Your Compassion Fatigue-A Guide to Understanding and Coping with Compassion Fatigue-AVMA Wellbeing Resources...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

This week I sit down for a quick chat with Dr. Melanie Barham. We discuss her journey to creating The DVM Project and her more recent co-creation of The Global Veterinary Career Summit. Dr. Barham gives us the ultimate motivatation to think outside of the veterinary practice box!...Dr. Barham's Bio!Melanie is a veterinarian, Project Management Professional, and MBA candidate in Sustainable Commerce. She completed a large research study in 2020 of over 1000 veterinarians worldwide on their career paths, and has completed over 40 qualitative interviews with veterinarians about their career paths, making her uniquely positioned to deeply understand the opportunities available in vet med and how to achieve success. An engaging career consultant, instructor, and facilitator, Melanie has helped hundreds of veterinarians find their best path in veterinary medicine, land bigger roles and raises, and more recently, she has helped small business owners with the addition of MBA skills to her toolkit. She is currently working on certification as a Neurolinguistic Practitioner and as a Coach. Her full LinkedIn profile can be accessed here.Melanie grew up outside of Ottawa, Canada on a farm with multiple animals. After veterinary college, Melanie practiced in the US and Canada as an equine veterinarian on performance horses. In 2014, Melanie left clinical practice to coordinate and build the Ontario Animal Health Network, an innovative, relationship based approach to surveillance and communication. She also instructs at the Ontario Agricultural College in the Bachelor of BioResource Management Program. She started the DVM Project in 2017 to help fellow veterinarians explore the options available and how to get there, along with a Facebook Community to discuss career growth. She is the past president and conference chair of the Canadian Animal Health Laboratorian’s Network, Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners, and past chair of the Equestrian Canada National Health and Welfare Committee. In her spare time, she has a beekeeping yard with her partner Tim, enjoys riding horses, and spending time outside with her two children....Links to check out!-https://www.thedvmproject.com/-https://www.globalveterinarycareersummit.com/-Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify-Veterinary Careers...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

Listen in as Dr. Cherese Sullivan-Henry generously shares the details of her family's struggle with infertility on this week's episode. She has recently started a video blog chronicling her journey to IVF (My Black IVF Story) in hopes that other Black women can find comfort in sharing her challenges. I am honored to call this brave woman my friend! Thank you for chatting with me, Cherese!...About Cherese!Cherese Sullivan-Henry, DVM is the creator of MyBlackIVFStory on YouTube and Instagram which is a personal account of her infertility journey.  She is a graduate of Penn State University (Bachelor of Science), Tuskegee University (Master of Science), and Cornell University (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). She is a member of the board of directors for Sparkles of Life Inc. a a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families dealing with infertility and delayed parenthood.  Currently, she is a relief veterinarian living in Houston, TX with her husband, one year old twins, and dog.IG: @myblackivfstoryMy Black IVF Story on YouTube...Topics that we cover-Sparkles of Life-CDC article on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pregnancy-Racial bias in pain assessment and treatment recommendations, and false beliefs about biological differences between blacks and whites-My Black Receipt ProjectCherese's favorite recent Black-owned business purchase: Ejona SleepwearStacey's favorite recent Black-owned business purchase: Red Bay Coffee (Carver's Dream is my favorite blend so far!)...Resources for expanding your thought process on anti-racism and White Privilege:-How to Be an Anti-Racist Summary from Aspen Ideas Festival with Ibram X. Kendi-Please see the Other Resources page on my website for some examples of learning material regarding systemic oppression, White privilege and allyship guides....Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada