The Whole Veterinarian

Stacey Cordivano, DVM•www.thewholeveterinarian.com

Is it impossible for veterinarians to aim for more balance? The Whole Veterinarian podcast helps to share experiences and start a dialogue about how we can grow as people and professionals. As a female equine solo practitioner, mother and business owner, I've seen the challenges that face us. I want veterinarians to learn to be happier, healthier, wealthier and more grateful for the lives that they've created. Together, let’s learn how to develop a life we love.

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Episodes

Exploration Within Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Melanie Barham

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 car...

Jul 23, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8

My Black IVF Story featuring Dr. Sullivan-Henry

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 wh...

Jul 16, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Leadership in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Amy Grice

This week's guest is Dr. Amy Grice, an equine veterinary business consultant and all-around great human being. We talk about leadership styles, finding a mentor and even touch on ways that the newer generation can help shape the future of the veterinary profession. ... About Dr. Grice www.amygrice.com www.decadeonevet.com/ Dr. Grice was an ambulatory equine practitioner in the Hudson Valley of New York for over 25 years, and served as the managing partner of the thirteen doctor equine referral h...

Jul 09, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Overcoming Adversity featuring Silva Martin

Silva Martin, International dressage rider and coach, joins me for a chat about the many obstacles she has faced throughout her life. Her no-nonsense attitude and humor are infectious! We cover everything from overbooking herself to her traumatic brain injury. Silva handles life and motherhood with apparent ease these days; she is truly an inspiration! ... About Silva! German-born and trained dressage rider, Silva Martin, is a successful competitor and sought-after trainer and coach of both dres...

Jul 02, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Personal Finance for Veterinarians with Dr. Meredith Jones

Join me as I have a quick chat with my colleague Meredith Jones, DVM. We cover a few personal finance basics and Meredith also shares how the upcoming Veterinary Financial Summit is geared toward helping veterinarians with all things finance! ... Contact Info for Dr. Jones: Instagram: @vetfinancialsummit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DebtFreeVets/ and https://www.facebook.com/VetFinancialSummit/ Dr. Meredith Jones is an emergency veterinarian in the Richmond, VA area. She is a self-p...

Jun 25, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Finding Community in Motherhood featuring Katie Madden

You don't need to be a breastfeeding mom to appreciate the conversation that I have with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Katie Madden. We cover everything from setting boundaries to learning how to give your child (and yourself!) room to grow and why you need to find some ways to give yourself some grace. Veterinarian moms are AMAZING; if you are one, or if you support one, please have a listen to this episode! ... Here is Katie's Info! Instagram: @balancedbreastfeeding Faceb...

Jun 18, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Making Time for Yourself with Dr. Cara Wright

Join me as I have a quick chat with my friend and equine veterinarian, Cara Wright, DVM. We discuss equine relief work, ways in which employers can attract good job applicants and why it is so important to put yourself first. Here is Cara's info! Instagram: @whatsnextcara Email: cara@starwoodequine.com Websites: www.starwoodequine.com and www.equinereliefvet.com Dr. Cara Wright grew up swimming and eventing outside of Washington DC. After attending Louisiana State University to earn her Master o...

Jun 11, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

On Connecting with Yourself featuring Michelle Vahey

Join me as I chat with health coach Michelle Vahey about everything from clean eating to mindfulness to developing a strong relationship with your kids. We cover a lot in this short interview focusing on ways to improve a veterinarian's daily plan! ... Here is Michelle's info! Instagram @michellewithvida Email: michelle@vidaperformance.com Website: www.vidaperformance.com Michelle’s passion for fitness started at a very young age, as a gymnast and dancer she was always worried about her weight a...

Jun 04, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Whole Veterinarian Trailer

Hey guys! Welcome to The Whole Veterinarian. My name is Dr. Stacey Cordivano. Veterinarians are really good at the professional development thing and it goes without saying that we are hard workers who are beyond dedicated to our patients. We're not always so great at taking care of ourselves, though. I find myself searching for a way to give back to this community that I feel so strongly connected with and that I also feel is in dire need of new ideas. The problems facing veterinarians aren't g...

May 18, 2020•3 min

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