The Veterinary Life Coach Podcast

Self-discipline is the ability to control one's behavior and actions to achieve goals or maintain a certain standard of conduct. It involves making  sacrifices, staying focused, and resisting immediate pleasures for long-term benefits. Veterinarians struggle with self-discipline because we have an unpredictable job and we tend to be people pleasers.  On this episode we discuss tools to overcome procrastination and be more self-disc...

Optimism is the belief that things will generally turn out well, or that we have the tools to make them better, even when circumstances are not perfect. Optimism is a difficult feeling to adopt, but if we work to feel more optimistic it will change our outlook on life and begin to make us feel better in general. On this podcast we discuss optimism and some basic daily practices to help us turn negative feelings into more optimism.

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Michael D. Levitt is the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network, a media firm dedicated to addressing burnout and improving workplace culture.  He is a certified NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Therapist, and hosts the popular Breakfast Leadership Network Podcast. Michael has authored books on burnout prevention and has experience in leadership, coaching, and p...

Dr. Rick LeCouteur is a veterinarian, author, and conservation photographer.  His journey has evolved beyond clinics and teaching as a veterinary neurologist, to the enchanting realm of children's literature, including his latest book, "Nasty Names are Hurtful: An Australian White Ibis in the City".   He is working on a new book, for adults, about his time as a young veterinarian and his internship experiences with the real life au...

On this episode of the podcast we discuss authenticity.  In our veterinary world we are expected to show up in a variety of ways every day.  We are leaders, friends, mentors, grief counselors, and decision makers.  We are not often encouraged to get in touch with our own emotions and needs.  Let's talk about how to begin to learn about ourselves and speak up for our wants and needs in an authentic way.

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Tigrilla Gardenia, BM MS is a Nature-inspired Mentor and Certified Life Coach ICF PCC. She empowers multipassionate alternative thinkers to harness their brilliance and overcome self-doubt through deep collaboration with the plant world. 

Combining over 25 years of experience in the arts, technology, communication, and eco-social innovation, Tigrilla merges plant neurobiology, eco-system thinking, community dynamics, and esoteric t...

Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is a dentist, business strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC.  She has over thirty years of experience in private dental practice. After a life-altering experience with her daughter's NICU stay, she reimagined her business, reducing her hours while boosting revenue. This shift inspired her to develop a streamlined business model centered on efficient systems, high-performing teams, and thriving co...

Lauren Berlin is a Parent Success Catalyst, Certified Coach, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and Educational Psychologist with over twenty years of experience helping families thrive. Lauren is a go-to resource for parents seeking practical science-backed strategies such as mindful parenting, effective communication, and stress management.  Today Lauren and Julie discuss how to have difficult conversations, resolve conflict, and ...

Sam Jayanti is the founder and CEO of ideamix coaching, a performance coaching company dedicated to empowering professionals to activate their potential and accelerate their success. Under her leadership, ideamix coaching has expanded its services to a diverse range of companies, teams, and individuals offering tailored talent assessments and flexible coaching solutions. Sam's vision and expertise have redefined how organizations a...

As Veterinarians we sometimes struggle with Compassion Fatigue. Compassion fatigue is not the same as general burnout, though the two often go hand in hand.  Burnout stems from overwork, long hours, and chronic stress.  Compassion Fatigue, on the other hand, is more emotional and relational.  On this podcast let's talk about compassion fatigue and what we can do to begin to work our way out of it and prevent it from damaging our lo...

David Aizuss is a seasoned financial professional dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricacies of student loans. With a background as a commercial real estate appraiser David developed a sharp eye for financial nuances and honed his analytical skills. 

As a student loan advisor, David brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. His experience in both commercial real estate and mortage lending uniquely positions him to o...

Dr. Philippa Pavia is the National Director of Soft Tissue Surgery and Surgical Onchology at Thrive Pet Healthcare. Dr. Pavia is also Thrive's Vice President of Medical Operations in the Central Group and works with senior leadership to cutivate a positve hospital culture, support team growth and development, and insure exceptional medical care and client experience. She holds a degree in English Literature from Yale University and...

Dr. Mike Chaddock and Dr. Jeff Dizik serve with Julie on the board of trustees for Michigan Veterinary Medical Association's Michigan Animal Health Foundation.  

Dr. Mike Chaddock received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University and an Executive Master's Degree in Leadership from Georgetown University. After private practice ownership, he worked for industry, was the State Veterinarian and Director o...

Lauren Berlin is a Parent Success Catalyst, Certified Coach, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and Educational Psycologist with over twenty years of experience helping families thrive.  Lauren is a go-to resource for parents seeking practical, science-backed strategies such as, mindful parenting, effective communication, and stress management.

Today Lauren and Julie discuss, communication, stress-management, working parent guilt, a...

Dr. Shannon Bass is the Vice President of Medical Leadership at Vets Pets, and the President of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, and she is an emergency medicine veterinarian for 17 years. On this podcast, Dr. Bass explains Moral Injury and why it is important  for veterinary teams to understand and process.  She also suggests ways for veterinary teams to process emotions when they are experiencing moral injury.

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Jaclyn Strominger is the founder and CEO of "Leap To Your Success".  She is a High Achiever Success Coach dedicated to propelling ambitious individuals to peak performance in both business and life.  Today, Julie and Jaclyn talk about how to get unstuck, how to take action in your life and business, how to gain momentum, and why personal coaching is so important to building vision for your life.

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Rhonda Britten is an Emmy Award-winner, Master Coach, and repeat guest on Oprah.  She is a four time best selling author with her ground breaking book, "Fearless Living."  She is also the founder of the Fearless Living Institue.  She was the first life coach on television, in the world and appeared for three seasons as the head life coach on the hit daytime NBC show called, "Starting Over." 

Learn more about Rhonda at fearlesslivin...

Katharine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning, best-selling author, speaker, and one of the original founders of the concierge industry.  She has authored over twelve books including her latest release, "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power". Katharine's experiences of a turbulent childhood and surviving breast cancer have shaped her understanding of forgiveness and personal transformation. On this podcast epis...