Best Lauren Douglass Podcasts (2024)

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Practice Management Software Selection with Nancy Dewitz 35:44

3d ago35:44

35:44

In this episode with Andrea & David, they talk with Nancy Dewitz about Practice Management Software selection for a veterinary practice. Nancy educates us on the importance of selecting the right PMS, the importance and cautions on AI, and third-party software integrations. This is one you won't want to miss! Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour …

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How to Experience Life, Not Deliver Outcomes 1:10:41

17d ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Join Lauren and Brad as they make the case for laziness - sort of....this week explores the art of embracing life's flow and essence while moving beyond a fixation on outcomes. They delve into the concept of creating art for the sheer joy of being and self-expression, emphasizing the value of this pure approach over a results-driven mindset. In thi…

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15. The Beauty is in the Journey: Deconstruction to Reconstruction 1:07:18

1M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Join Brad and Lauren on this week's episode of "Holding It Lightly" as they explore the profound themes of deconstruction and reconstruction in personal belief systems. They delve into the challenging process of stepping away from the familiar structures of religion, community, and faith, unraveling and examining each facet along the way. Both host…

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14. All About LOVE 1:11:37

2M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Love is on the brain this week! Tune in to this week's episode of where Lauren and Brad explore the profound topic of love. Together they delve into questions like "What is love?" and "How do we obtain it?" guided by the wisdom found in Bell Hooks' book "All About Love." Listen to them examine why society has often presented us with a skewed defini…

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13. We are All Just Animal (Instincts) 1:16:51

2M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Join Lauren and Brad for this week's episode of Holding It Lightly as we explore the fascinating realm of Enneagram instincts. They say that while a thought moves at the speed of x, an emotion moves at 10x, and your instinct races at 100x. In this episode, we delve into the three primal instincts that drive us from the depths of our gut: Self-prese…

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12. How to Have Faith & to Learn to Trust Yourself 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

Tune in to this week's episode of Holding It Lightly, where Brad and Lauren explore the powerful themes of faith and self-trust. Join us as we delve into how to cultivate genuine faith in ourselves and in the universe—not the cliché wooden home decor sign kind of faith, but a deep and authentic trust in the natural flow of life. Discover how faith …

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11. Somatic Healing & The Body with Lyssa Mandel 1:25:20

3M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Welcome to this week's episode of Holding It Lightly! Join hosts Lauren and Brad as they dive deep into the world of healing and self-discovery with special guest Lyssa Mandel. Lyssa, an incredible somatic healer and astrology guru, joins the conversation to shed light on the intricacies of our bodies and share invaluable insights on the path to he…

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10. Metamorphosis: Exploring Life, Death, and Rebirth with Florence! 1:11:07

3M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Welcome to Holding It Lightly! This week, we're thrilled to introduce our very first guest, Florence Friebe. Florence wears many hats as an improviser, healer, and spiritual seeker, too. Join us as Florence shares her journey of confronting mortality head-on and experiencing a powerful rebirth through plant medicine. In this episode, Lauren, Brad, …

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9. What The Hell? 1:14:31

3M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Join hosts Lauren and Brad as they fearlessly dive into one of the most provocative concepts: hell. In this episode of Holding It Lightly, they embark on a thought-provoking journey to unravel the layers of meaning behind this age-old notion. Delving into the origins of the concept, they examine its historical roots and how it has evolved over time…

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8. Enoughness Part 2 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Even more enough! Tune in to this week's episode of "Holding It Lightly" as hosts Lauren and Brad dive into insightful discussions sparked by the second episode of "Enoughness." Delve into the complexities of dating and the pursuit of feeling "enough" even when seeking a partner with differing desires. Explore the theme of travel and the profound r…

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Paws for Thought: Inside the World of Veterinary On-Hold Messaging with Connie Gualiano 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

Join us on this episode of the Pawsitive Leadership Podcast as we sit down with Connie Gualiano, the owner and founder of PawsTime, a company that creates custom and unique on-hold messages for your practice. With 18 years of experience in the message-on-hold industry, Connie brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. We talk about client loyalty, …

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7. Enoughness: How to Feel Like You Are Enough 1:25:06

4M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Join us as we explore why society constantly bombards us with messages that we're not enough, and how these beliefs shape our lives. In this week's episode, Brad and Lauren take a deep dive into the pervasive feelings of inadequacy that plague so many of us. We turn the spotlight on the root causes of our collective struggle with self-worth. From s…

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6. It's the Enneagram! Part 2 1:12:22

4M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

In this Enneagram part two episode, we talk through enneagram numbers 6, 7, and 8. Join us as we navigate the unique traits and tendencies of the Enneagram types, discussing how individuals belonging to these numbers can embark on a journey towards healthier living. Through embracing acceptance and self-awareness, we explore how individuals can com…

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5. It's the Enneagram! (Part 1) 1:29:10

4M ago1:29:10

1:29:10

The Enneagram can be one of the most difficult and transformative things you’ll ever learn about yourself……..so let’s at least have a fun time with it, right?! In this episode, Lauren guides us through her introductory course, tapping into the wisdom of Beatrice Chestnut, Richard Rohr, and Andreas Ebert among others, while keeping it lighthearted a…

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Bitcoin and Veterinary Medicine with Isaiah Douglass 53:45

4M ago53:45

53:45

Andrea and David are joined by special guest Isaiah Douglass, a financial advisor and expert in bitcoin, to discuss the intersection of cryptocurrency and veterinary practices. As bitcoin and other digital currencies continue to gain popularity, veterinary practices are exploring how they can integrate these technologies into their business models.…

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4. Holy Goallessness and The Path of Redemption 1:12:29

4M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

In Episode 4, Lauren and Brad dive into the liberating concept of Holy Goallessness. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between goal attainment and spirituality, advocating for nonattachment, finding flow, and the joy of living life without fixating on outcomes. We delve into the challenging conversation of setting boundaries with fam…

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Leadership in a Veterinary Practice with Heather Pendergrast 42:58

5M ago42:58

42:58

In this episode, Andrea & David talk with Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR, and the CEO of Synergie Consulting about all things leadership in a veterinary practice, including culture, KPIs, critical goals, and difficult conversations. As an author, technician, leader, manager, presenter, and advocate for our profession, you won't want to miss t…

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3. Navigating Spiral Dynamics Part 2 1:52:27

5M ago1:52:27

1:52:27

Lauren & Brad explore continue our journey and wrap up our overview of Spiral Dynamics and why we are being called to change our minds. If you heard part 1 and want to know more about advanced levels of Spiral Dynamics (Yellow to Turquoise), tune in! Is it long and rambling? Always! But will you learn something new about the pathway to transformati…

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2. Why Manifestation Culture Isn't It & How to Love More 1:14:14

5M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Welcome back to Holding It Lightly with your hosts, Lauren and Brad! Today, we're excited to delve deeper into the captivating world of Spiral Dynamics in part 2 of our exploration. We are also tackling why we think manifestation culture can put you on the wrong path, and that deeper love relationships can exist when you let go of the things you wa…

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Holding It Lightly Trailer 0:58

5M ago0:58

0:58

Why should you listen to Holding It Lightly? This trailer explains who we are and what we will talk about that will hopefully help us all keep walking each other home.By Lauren Douglass & Brad Stuart

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1. Moving Into the Second Half of Life 1:30:30

5M ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Join hosts Brad Stuart and Lauren Douglass as they embark on a journey to explore the second half of life with curiosity, compassion, and humor. In their debut episode, Brad and Lauren share their motivations for starting the podcast and delve into why they're tackling the sometimes murky waters of midlife. With many of their friends pondering life…

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Exploring Contracts with Randy Trammell, ESQ 49:07

8M ago49:07

49:07

Come hang out with Andrea and David as we explore the world of contracts in veterinary medicine with the extraordinary Randy Trammell, Esq! Randy explains the three things you should look for in any contract, owning a veterinary clinic as a non-DVM, common legal mistakes, and much more. Things get heated in this episode so be sure to tune in! Join …

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Unlocking the World of Veterinary Pharmacy with Dr. Lauren Forsythe 47:41

8M ago47:41

47:41

Join Andrea and David as they delve into the fascinating world of veterinary pharmacy medicine with the insightful Dr. Lauren Forsythe. We explore the crucial realm of DEA compliance, discuss the distinctions between human and veterinary medicine, provide guidance on navigating the often complex process of securing prescribed medications when comme…

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The Importance of Mentorship with Dr. Dani Rabwin 40:07

9M ago40:07

40:07

In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Dani Rabwin, DVM, Founder & CEO of Ready, Vet, Go, & associate veterinarian at VCA Broadway Animal Hospital about the importance of mentorship. Dr. Rabwin shares how mentorship is key to recruiting and retention with new and recent graduates. She digs into why it is important for veterinary practices to c…

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The Importance and Growth of Shelter Medicine with Dr. Jennifer Hawkins 39:58

9M ago39:58

39:58

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hawkins, the Executive Director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association! In this insightful conversation, we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of shelter medicine within the veterinary industry, discussing its remarkable growth and its pivotal role in animal welfare. Dr. Hawkins also s…

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Creative Leadership with Caroline Brookfield 45:18

9M ago45:18

45:18

In this episode, Andrea & David interview Caroline Brookfield, DVM, relief veterinarian, speaker, and stand-up comedian. We talk about how creativity can be vulnerable and rewarding at the same time and what creativity looks like in a veterinary practice. Dr. Caroline talks with us about how to rebound after a tough day using a creative space and h…

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Cybersecurity in the Veterinary Practice with Will Lindus 40:51

9M ago40:51

40:51

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Will Lindus, Director of Operations at IT Guru about all things cybersecurity. Will talks with us about phishing, antivirus, ransomware, RATS, quishing, and more! We learn what these are and how to keep our practices safe! Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay…

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What Relief Veterinarians Can Do For Your Practice with Cindy Trice 47:38

11M ago47:38

47:38

In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Cindy Trice, DVM, Founder & CEO of Relief Rover, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of KickIt Pajamas, & Relief Veterinarian. Dr. Trice talks with us about how to find a Relief Veterinarian that fits your practice and how Relief Rover can work for you. Dr. Cindy gets into relationships with Relief Vets…

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Leadership in a Veterinary Practice with Rob Best 38:51

1y ago38:51

38:51

In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Rob Best, CVPM, CFN, CEO at Best Leadership for the second time on the show. Rob talks with us about Psychological Safety, Organizational Culture and Agility, and Influencing Human Behavior. We talk about HOW leaders can care for people, our employees, and how leaders can lean-in to conversations. Join us…

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DEI in Veterinary Leaders with Shandell Maxwell 43:10

1y ago43:10

43:10

You are not going to want to miss this episode! Andrea and David interview Shandell Maxwell, PhD, CEO at Byrd and Maxwell Coaching Institute, and Practice Manager at Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital. Shandell talks about her experience as a subject matter expert as a veterinary leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI. Shandell challenges us to…

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Changing Leadership with Christine Stafford 46:18

1y ago46:18

46:18

In this episode, Andrea and David have a repeat guest, Christine Stafford, Co-Disrupter and President Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty to talk more about leadership in the veterinary space. Christine gives many examples, tools, and stories about how she is making leadership changes in her practice, and doing it successfully. She talks about…

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Veterinary Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk 1:00:34

1y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

In this episode, Andrea and David interview Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, a Veterinary Mental Health and Wellbeing Advocate, Speaker, Consultant, and Criticalist with Reviving Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marie talks with us about how she recognized her mental health was suffering, what she did to work through it, including tools we can use in practice and in…

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Leading People in Vet Med with Jeff Katcherian 45:03

1y ago45:03

45:03

In this episode, Andrea & David talk with Jeff Kathcherian, Ph.D., owner of Only Cremations and SSO Medical Waste Management about leading people in veterinary medicine. Jeff's education and training in anthropology and intercultural diversity give a different lens on how vet med has its own culture. Jeff talks about how veterinary practice needs l…

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How to Make Marketing Work for Your Practice with Kelly Baltzell 44:57

1y ago44:57

44:57

In this episode, Andrea & David have a chat with Kelly Baltzell, the CEO, and founder of Beyond Indigo, to talk all things marketing in veterinary medicine. Kelly tells us how to make a practice website, data, and marketing work FOR the business to create relationships and generate revenue, instead of being an expense we see on the P&L. Kelly walks…

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Conversation About the Veterinary Industry Through a Fresh Lens with Sam Schopler 52:50

1+ y ago52:50

52:50

In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Sam Schopler, a third-year veterinary student at North Carolina University and a Veterinary Alliance Director at pet Desk. Sam is starting his career in vet med and has a unique perspective on our industry. Sam also has an entrepreneurial mindset and talks to us about leadership in the veterinary workplac…

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The Role of Economics in Veterinary Medicine 57:41

1+ y ago57:41

57:41

Andrea and David talk with Matt Salois, Ph.D., with Veterinary Management Groups about the veterinary profession through the lens of a labor economist. Matt tells us about how veterinary practices can ready themselves for a 'slow-cession', he dives into 5 factors affecting the veterinary workforce, and how tools like telemedicine and mid-level prac…

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Using AI to Increase Efficiency with Karen Felsted 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

40:33

In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA, the Founder of PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting, about integrating AI into the veterinary space. How managers can increase practice efficiency, freeing up our teams to work on other revenue-generating tasks, which in turn drives revenue up! She drops some …

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Supporting Vet Teams with Mental Health Wellness with Missy Filarecki 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

42:20

Andrea & David chat with Missy Filarecki, CVPM, CCFP, and Practice Manager at Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in NY. Missy shares her story of what led her to become a Compassion Fatigue Professional and how that training has helped her better support her team with mental health wellness. Missy shares practical ways to be mindful of mental health, how …

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Engaging Clients in the 21st century with Mary Schwartz 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

42:53

Andrea & David have a great chat with Mary Schwartz, CVT, Senior Solutions Consultant at Pet Desk about leadership in veterinary medicine as an allied industry partner. Mary is on FIRE and passionate about leadership in practice. We talked about everything under the sun including what's next for vet techs in our profession, increasing client compli…

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Recessions in the Veterinary Space with Darren Osborne 49:59

1+ y ago49:59

49:59

Andrea and David are rolling into 2023 with Darren Osborne, the Director of Economics at the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association discussing recessions in the veterinary space. Darren reviews how the last recession affected veterinary practices and how we can protect ourselves for the next one. Darren talks about setting fees, KPIs, and so much m…

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Employee Centric Practices with Josh Vaisman 57:34

1+ y ago57:34

57:34

Andrea and David have Josh Vaisman, MAPPCP (Ph.D.), the Founder and Lead Positive Change Agent at Flourish Veterinary Consulting, back on the show for another round of PAWSitive Leadership through the lens of employee-centric practices. In this episode, Josh talks about leadership in the 21st century and how employee job satisfaction and commitment…

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Creating an Employee Centric Veterinary Practice with Melissa Stedman 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

42:21

In this interview, Andrea & David talk with Melissa Stedman, CVPM, the Practice Manager at Brandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital about building better teams through pay equality, pay levels and pay scales. We get into what an employee-centric practice can look like through employee reviews, better work-life integration, and bottom-up leadership. Jo…

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2023 Employment Trends with David Miklas 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

44:07

In this episode, Andrea and David interview David Miklas, with the Laws Offices of David Miklas, P.A. David is an employer-only attorney and we asked him what things is he seeing coming down the pipeline in 2023 and how the shifts in Administration might affect the veterinary profession and our practices. We chat about things we should steer clear …

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with Mia Cary & Monica Dixon Perry 51:39

1+ y ago51:39

51:39

You won't want to miss this episode where Andrea & David interview Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM, Director of Veterinary Consulting Services at Burzenski & Company, and Mia Cary, DVM, CEO and Change Agent at Cary Consulting. We define and discuss DEI, how to have sensitive conversations, and make the uncomfortable more acceptable. Monica and Mia share t…

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Loyalty and Building Relationships with Brian Macrae 51:08

1+ y ago51:08

51:08

In this episode, Andrea and David interview Brian Macrae, the Founder & CEO at Rethink Veterinary Solutions. Brian digs into how practices can use the importance of relationships to build loyalty with clients through membership and a deeper commitment. When loyalty is done well, exclusive value is one key to client retention. Join us, grab a cup of…

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Disrupting Veterinary Medicine with Christine Stafford 50:02

1+ y ago50:02

50:02

In this episode with Christine Stafford, President-Partner of Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center and Co-Disruptor with Stafford Brooks Consulting, Andrea and David dive into how she reimagines veterinary medicine. Christine, a co-disrupter, talks to us about what disrupting vet med looks like and what she and her team are doing to change pract…

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Decision Making, Change Management and Taking Ownership in the Veterinary Space with Jenny Matthews 39:34

2y ago39:34

39:34

In this episode, Andrea and David interview Jenny Matthews, CVT, CVPM, founder and owner of Matthews Veterinary Solutions. Jenny brings insight to several areas of the practice, including inclusive team decision-making, empowering our teams to be creative problem-solvers allowing them to do their jobs, and elevating our teams through supportive edu…

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Leadership Development with Betsy Charles 1:08:39

2y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Hold on to your hat in this episode when Andrea & David interview Betsy Charles, MA, DVM, Vice President of Learning and Leadership Development at Mission Veterinary Partners. Betsy discusses how being curious and taking part in creative conversations and connections can make us less likely to be judgmental, and instead, help to develop relationshi…

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Recession, Inflation, & Employees with Meg Oliver 47:13

2y ago47:13

47:13

In this CAN'T-miss episode, Andrea and David interview Meg Oliver, CVPM, Practice Manager Cicero Animal Clinic about her recent article about recessions that talks about rising costs, pricing, staff shortages, burnout, and more (see link below). Meg takes us through how inflation and the threat of recession can have an impact on our teams as well a…

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Veterinary Medicine Through the Lens of a CSR with Caitlin Palmer 41:37

2y ago41:37

41:37

This episode will get you giggling! Andrea & David talk with Caitlin Palmer, the Desk Wench, comedic actress turned Veterinary CSR at Animal Healthy Clinic in Mississippi. Caitlin shares how Practice Managers can support the front-line team. She also gives some advice on de-escalating upset clients, and when it is time to let a client go to support…

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