Burnout. We know about it. Many of us live it. Is there a solution? ... For this episode, I’ve invited Dr. Ivan “Zak” Zakharenkov to share with us his research on burnout in veterinary institutions-- all collected from his dissertation and experience in 35 different hospitals across Canada. With his extensive background, Dr. Zak aims to crack the code and build a new methodology to address veterinary groups’ acquisition, integration, and improvement; all while keeping employee experience as the ...
Jul 29, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Are you fed up with the way that equine practice has been run for the past... forever? In this episode you will hear the plans for an exciting new equine-focused seminar. If you’re ready to help make changes in our industry, we want you to spend the weekend learning and collaborating with us. We know that it is possible to make equine veterinary medicine a sustainable and fulfilling career. Please join us for the Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminar and Retreat being held in Seattle, Washin...
Jul 15, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Dr. Lillie Davis proves that hard work and determination are the keys to achieving your dreams. She also realizes that it's easy to lose yourself in the process. In this episode we cover everything from boundaries and self-care to the difficulties that people of color face when entering the veterinary medical field. Lillie is so genuine and warm; I am so thankful to have gotten the chance to get to know her. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did. About Dr. Davis Dr. Lillie Davis is a board-...
Jul 01, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 31
While I worry that the burden of student debt weighs heavily on veterinarians throughout their careers, quick repayment is not feasible in many cases. I'm also learning that it may not make the most mathematical sense. In this episode, Meagan Landress, a consultant for Student Loan Planner, helps me understand how to look at income-driven repayment and forgiveness in a new light. If you have any amount of student debt or are still in school, I think this episode is a must-listen. Planning for th...
Jun 17, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Amber LaRock, LVT is an amazing human being. She travels the world volunteering for animal organizations and creates helpful content for veterinary and pet companies. She is also gracious enough to share her story of recovery from alcohol addiction with us today. THANK YOU, Amber, for your grace and generosity. ... A little bit about Amber- My name is Amber LaRock and I am a Licensed Vet Tech that has made traveling in this field my life. In search of a way to allow myself to travel full time, I...
Jun 03, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Have you ever wondered if you will last in this profession of ours? Burnout, compassion fatigue and general overwhelm are amazingly common problems in veterinary medicine. Leaving the industry is not your only option if you are feeling this way. What you might not realize is how well-prepared you are to adapt and create a life you love within veterinary medicine. It might not be the exact route you always thought you'd take, but there's definitely a path for you. Doctors Melanie Bowden and Kirst...
May 20, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Well-being might be a word that is thrown around a lot lately, but Renee Machel and Dr. Quincy Hawley are dedicated to educating all veterinary professionals about ways to improve this aspect of their lives. They formed Get MotiVETed with the hopes of ending burnout and dissatisfaction in our vetmed world. Make sure to check out their new E-book in collaboration with Empowering Veterinary Teams, which can be found here! About the Get MotiVETed Team! Visit their website! Check out their Instagram...
May 06, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 27
HAPPY EARTH DAY 2021! Do you need easy tips to create a more sustainable lifestyle? Would you love to do more for the planet but have no idea where to start? In this episode I'm speaking with Brandy Heyde Montague. She's the host of the For Animals. For Earth Podcast, which is all about sharing simple and actionable tips on how to change your lifestyle in a way that betters both animals and the environment. I am acutely aware of how important it is to do better to conserve our environmental reso...
Apr 22, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
How do your boundaries hold up against the daily pressures of veterinary medicine? In this episode, Dr. Danielle Alleman of Empathos Vet shares how her struggles with setting firm boundaries quickly led her down the path toward burnout. Her own self-discovery and personal development has gotten her to a healthier place in veterinary medicine; she is now sharing tools for others to do the same through her online wellness platform, Empathos Vet. You'll hear us chat about how to set boundaries, wha...
Apr 08, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Veterinarians are leaders whether we are prepared for this role or not. Leadership is certainly not taught to us in vet school but the nature of this profession forces us to learn a few skills on the job. In this episode, I speak with Iggy Perillo of WSL Leadership Coaching about some of the unique ways that veterinarians (especially associates!) might struggle with becoming a leader in the workplace. We end up diving into communication skills with team members and how to know when your efforts ...
Mar 25, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Katie graciously spent a bit of extra time talking with me about the psychological and social benefits of gratitude. Gratitude journaling is something that I have done regularly for the past year or so; it has made a monumental difference in my day-to-day outlook. Please have a listen and see if this might be something that you could work into your weekly routine. ... Where to find Dr. Katie Ford - Her website -Her online course - Imposter Busters Lite (you can use code WHOLEVET to get 10% off!)...
Mar 18, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Have you ever felt like you weren't qualified enough to be treating the animal standing in front of you? You are not alone. Join me as I chat with Dr. Katie Ford about her experiences with imposter syndrome and why they led her to dive deep into this topic. She is a wealth of information and I cannot thank her enough for sharing what she's learned along her journey. ... About Dr. Ford My name is Katie, I live in beautiful Saddleworth just outside Manchester, UK. I'm a happy space-nerd, obsessed ...
Mar 11, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 Guest Hi, my name is Isaiah Douglass. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCI...
Feb 25, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 f...
Feb 18, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 th...
Feb 11, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 Counseling I started this business because I believe that much financial stress is avoidabl...
Jan 28, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 18
"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 i...
Jan 21, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 Berlin Katie is an optimist, podcast junkie, book nerd, and lover of all things running and fitness. She works as ...
Jan 14, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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: @thewholeveterinarian Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Jan 07, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 WHOLEV...
Dec 17, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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! ......
Nov 27, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 an...
Nov 19, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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: @thewholeveterinarian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/ Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.com www.thewholeveterinarian.com Send a text and let me know what you think about the episode! Support the show Connect with Stacey or find more from The Whole Veterinarian! www.thewholeveterinarian.com If you want to have a...
Nov 12, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 ...
Oct 29, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 ...
Oct 15, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 Pea...
Oct 01, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 E...
Sep 17, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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. Kanara Edward 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 Practition...
Sep 03, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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. ...
Aug 20, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 sup...
Aug 06, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
