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Pets are family, and knowing the best way to care for your dog or cat can be a real challenge for even the most experienced pet parent. Join veterinarian Dr. Alex Avery, and his expert guests, as he shares his years of pet health experience with you, while also diving into the topics you really need to know about to ensure your pet is living their best life! From preventing disease and daily healthcare tips, all the way through to understanding the best options for treatment if sickness or i ...
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"What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?" - mary anne evansThis quote summarizes my life purpose. Life isn't easy. It's complex, filled with the unexpected, and sometimes really hard. While life is full of challenges, I believe there are myriad things we can do to help make life less difficult for each other.On this podcast we'll share stories, struggles, and successes that help us know we're not alone. And knowing we're not alone is one way to make life less ...
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My guest today is Ravi Ram. Ravi is the Vice-President of Enterprise and Executive Education at Springboard, an online learning platform that prepares students for the tech industry’s most in-demand careers. Ravi also works as an independent leadership coach and trainer. Earlier in his career he was a management consultant with McKinsey & Co. Ravi …
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Are you tired of shelling out big bucks for your pet's medications while knowing their human counterparts cost a fraction? Tune in to this eye-opening episode where Dr. Alex Avery exposes the secrets of the pharmaceutical industry, reveals how stringent regulations handcuff your vet's prescribing options, and offers savvy tips to save on your furry…
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My guest today is Cathy Carroll. Cathy is the Founder and President of Legacy Onward, Inc., where she serves as a leadership coach for family business leaders. She is the author of the book, Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With both Love and Logic. Though Cathy grew up surrounded by her grandfather’s business, she initially carved out her…
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My guests today are Mikah Meyer and Larry Edwards. Mikah is an avid outdoorsman who set a record of being the first person to visit all 419 National Park sites in the US in a single 3-year journey. He also made history by being the first openly gay man to be in an outdoor recreation campaign by REI. Larry, is Dr. Lawrence Edwards, the Artistic Dire…
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Deciding the best age to spay your dog can be a pivotal choice in ensuring a long, healthy life for your pet. With various factors to consider, such as breed size, potential health risks, and behavioral benefits, understanding when to spay your dog can significantly influence their overall well-being. This guide aims to provide you with insightful …
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My guest today is Dr. Alex Korb, author of the book Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. Dr. Korb is a neuroscientist, writer, and coach. He has studied the brain for over 20 years, having earned his undergraduate degree in neuroscience at Brown University and then later completed his Ph…
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My guest today is Tom Finn. Tom is a performance improvement consultant and coach for leaders and teams. He’s also the author of the newly published book, The Shift Effect: How Small Shifts Improve Leader Performance, and a previous book titled, Are You Clueless 7 Clues to Profit, Productivity, and Partnership for Leaders in a Multicultural World T…
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My guest today is Claire Uncapher. Claire is an intuitive and transformational life coach, energy healer, and speaker. She is on a mission to help people understand their symptoms don’t always mean there’s something wrong with them and the traditional model of medicine isn’t the only tool at their disposal for emotional healing. Claire’s first care…
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My guest today is Kim Brundage. Kim is an award-winning headshot and branding photographer on a mission to deliver a truly transformative experience that assures her clients feel nothing short of beautiful and confident, both on and off camera! Kim was a guest on episode 159 and if you haven’t heard that conversation, please check it out! In that f…
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My guests today are Jaylee Kordosky and Jessica Cotton. I was introduced to Jaylee and Jessica through the thoughtfulness of Shannon Yzquiero-Cochran. Thank you, Shannon! I’m delighted to have this connection! Jessica is a co-founder of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, a non-profit comedy club in Huntsville, Alabama. Jessica and her wife, Kimberly, open…
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My guest today is Caitlin Avery. Caitlin is an award-winning author, a triathlete, mountain biker, backpacker, black-diamond skier, and yoga enthusiast. I was honored to meet Caitlin through the kind introduction from Andrea Barton from episode 165. Thank you, Andrea! One of the books Caitlin has written tells the fictional story of a woman who out…
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My guest today is Natasha Smith. I met Natasha through the kindness of Shannon Cochran-Yzquierdo. Thank you, Shannon! You are connected with so many amazing people and I’m honored to get to meet some of them! Natasha is a firm believer that we can all create positive change. Regardless of the industry in which she works or the title behind her name…
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My guest today is Diana Buikel. Diana is a world traveler, photography enthusiast, and a person with deep compassion, profound resilience, and a remarkable inner fortitude and faith. I was introduced to Diana by Shannon Cochran-Yzquierdo – thank you so much, Shannon!! Diana works in the Intel, Physical, and Personnel Security fields within Deloitte…
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My guest today is Neta Ein-Gil Glassberg. Neta is a certified leadership coach and leverages her background as an experienced business development manager to help leaders and teams foster creative thinking, develop interpersonal communication strategies, and embrace diverse perspectives. Neta was born in Thailand to an Israeli diplomat. She’s lived…
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😲 Are you concerned about the rising costs of vet care? You're not alone and this episode dives deep into the issues plaguing the pet health care space, affecting your pets, you, and those within the veterinary industry. It's easy to vilify veterinary professionals as money grabbing (and many do) but the truth is very different - Did you know that …
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My guest today is Alorah Bliese. I met Alorah through Shannon Cochran-Yzquierdo, a well-known guest on the podcast, and I’m so grateful for the connection! Thank you, Shannon! Alorah is a queer, neurodivergent scientist. They work as an interdisciplinary researcher, specializing in molecular marine biology. As a bisexual+ and non-binary person that…
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🐾 "Elbow dysplasia in young dogs can start affecting them not just when they're old, but potentially very early in their life!" 🐶 🩺 Today on Call the Vet, we dive deep into managing chronic conditions like elbow dysplasia and arthritis: 1️⃣ Multimodal approach is key—combining dietary changes, weight management, and environmental modifications to t…
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My guest today is Andrea Barton. Andrea is the author of The Godfather of Dance, A Jade Riley Mystery. The second book in the series will be out in late 2024. I met Andrea through Nicole Webb who has been on my podcast and am so grateful for the connection! An electrical engineer turned career consultant, Andrea spent 12 years enjoying the exhilara…
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Increasing age can bring increasing health complexity and in this episode, we unpack a complex listener-submitted scenario about a 14-year-old Chihuahua battling congestive heart failure and mysterious seizures. This episode is packed with invaluable insights, from understanding heart murmurs to dissecting the causes behind seizures in older dogs, …
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My guest today is Joan Fletcher. Joan is the founder of Winning Ways and as an executive leadership coach, she’s dedicated more than 30 years of her life to empowering high performing leaders and their teams to achieve remarkable personal and professional outcomes. I met Joan through a kind introduction made by Shannon Cochran-Yzquierdo, who’s been…
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My guest today is Bethany Cerella. Bethany is a stay-at-home mother, Pilates instructor and lifelong learner. Growing up in a Navy family and later a military spouse, Bethany has spent half of her life outside the United States, living in South Korea, Australia, Germany, England and now in Italy. Bethany homeschooled her twins until they were ten, …
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😱 Don't gamble with your pet's life. When it comes to your furry friend's surgery, knowing the risks is crucial for their safety! 🩺 Surgery may not be just routine - from a tiny risk of 0.01% for neutering procedures (that's 1 death for every 10,000 surgeries) through to a 16% death rate for the sickest of patients, the risk really does vary hugely…
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Today’s conversation is a delight to share with you. It’s a conversation with four of us talking about health, fitness, nutrition, and the challenge of figuring out what makes it all a little less difficult. One of the things that makes this conversation unique is that my friend Hillery Midkiff is hosting and asking the questions. This entire conve…
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My guests today are Kris Burbank and Dr. Linda Hoopes. Kris and Linda are the authors of the book, Embracing Another Normal: Resilience Stories and Strategies for Raising Children with Disabilities. Kris is a returning guest on my podcast. You can hear more of her story on episode 39. She is a Leadership Coach, who among many other things, works wi…
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🐾 Get ready to tackle this itchy pet mystery with Dr. Alex answering a question sent in by listener Trish that addresses some really key pet-care pearls. From narrowing down the potential causes of any problem, the importance of making a proper diagnosis, through to when to seek the input from your veterinarian. This episode has something for every…
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My guest today is David Lapin. David is the founder of Lapin International. He’s one of the world’s leading thinkers in the fields of leadership and business transformation. I was honored to meet David through Susan Sjolund, a dear friend and colleague who has also been a guest on the podcast (episode 122). David is a scholar, speaker, columnist, a…
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My guest today is Kim Brundage. Kim is an award-winning headshot and branding photographer on a mission to deliver a truly transformative experience that assures her clients feel nothing short of beautiful and confident, both on and off camera! I first saw Kim’s work when my friend (and amazing podcast guest) Shannon Cochran-Yzquierdo told me she w…
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My guest today is Vandana Allman. Vandana is an experienced chief executive with a demonstrated history of working in professional services industry. She’s a gifted leadership development coach and practitioner, and a powerful advisor to her clients. I was honored to meet Vandana through the kind introduction from Noel Bulger, who has been a guest …
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🐾 Did you know that it used to be common for veterinarians to withhold pain relief for pets with joint injuries or wounds? The thinking was that this was needed to prevent them from overusing the injured area and causing more harm 😱 Some vets and owners still advocate for this approach. In my latest podcast episode, I dive deep into this shocking p…
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My guest today is Shannon Cochran-Yzquierdo. Shannon is returning to the podcast and I’m so grateful to welcome her again. If you haven’t listened to episodes 13 and 79, you’ll find amazing pieces of Shannon’s story there. Shannon is the founder of Coaching Courage, a coaching firm working with leaders, teams, and organizations to reframe the way t…
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🐾 Do you know just how effective acupuncture is for our dogs and cats? In answering one listener question I dive into the placebo effect in both humans and animals, shedding light on the importance of understanding what the evidence says, or doesn't say. And it's not just acupuncture. Understanding the intricacies of alternative treatments and thei…
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My guest today is Maya Harris. Maya is a Learning Manager, a Facilitator, and a Coach. She has spent the past 8 years of her career in global consulting, and before that worked at Unilever. Her educational journey was focused on engineering and she has her masters from the University of Cambridge. Maya is also a trans woman and our conversation tod…
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Overvaccination of pets is a controversial topic with serious health implications? 🤔 In the latest episode of Call the Vet Show, I delved into the hot potato issue of vaccination, addressing the concerns and risks associated with overvaccination. 🎙️ I talk about the importance of vaccinations as a core strategy to prevent dangerous infectious disea…
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Today’s guest is Paulo André. This is a super special episode for several reasons. First, Paulo is incredibly thoughtful and has inspiring stories and reflections that he shares. Second, I am not the host of this conversation. This podcast is hosted by Russ Watts! Russ has been a guest on the podcast multiple times and has also been kind enough to …
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My guests today are Elizabeth and Jakob. This is my first time having two guests and it’s a complete delight to share this conversation with you. Elizabeth was first recommended to me for the podcast by Jakob. Then, after meeting and chatting with Elizabeth, she had the idea of also having Jakob on to build out their story and journey in a way that…
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Is your furry friend scratching non-stop, leaving open wounds and red, dry skin? Imagine the distress they must be feeling and the worry it brings to you as their loving caregiver. You've tried home remedies like hydrogen peroxide, colloidal silver, and apple cider vinegar, but nothing seems to provide relief. But what if the root cause of your dog…
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My guest today is Julie F. Julie and I met through a wonderful organization we both work for a company where Julie is the Operations Manager. Prior to her work with Educe, Julie worked at McKinsey & Company for almost 6 years. Originally from the US, Julie and her family have lived in Munich Germany for almost a decade. In our conversation, she sha…
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My guest today is Deiadre Rauch. Deiadre has a degree in engineering from Purdue University. She’s a structured thinker and kis keenly interested in how the way we think impacts how we feel and what we do as leaders. Deiadre’s unique blend of business experience, cultural awareness, and a love of helping people to get what they want out of life, pr…
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My guest today is Kelly Kienzle. Kelly is a returning guest to the podcast, after being a guest on episode 14, in October 2021. It’s a sincere treat to have her back and enter into this conversation. Kelly is the founder of Open Circle Coaching. She provides leadership coaching and facilitation to individuals and teams to improve organizational per…
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My guest today is Retired Lieutenant Colonel Tony Cerella. Tony has been on the podcast two times previously and has graciously agreed to talk with me again as a bookend to our conversational theme of his retirement from the US Army after 23 years of service. If you haven’t listened to our other conversations, you can find them at episodes 99 and 1…
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My guest today is Dorcas Cheng-Tozun. Dorcas is an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, communications consultant, and former Inc.com columnist. She is the author of several books including Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways, which we discuss today. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christ…
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My guest today is Crystaline Randazzo. Crystaline is a returning guest and was first on episode 69 in July of 2022. Crystaline is a story excavator and a media creatrix. She empowers women to catalyze change in their life through the power of storytelling. She uses the science behind storytelling to help people connect with themselves, excavate the…
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My guest today is Cassandra Ross. Before I tell you about Casey, let me first say, happy 2024! This is the first episode to release in the new year and I’m thrilled to be sharing Casey’s conversation with you. If you are waiting to take action on something in your life, you may find just the inspiration and motivation you need here in Casey’s story…
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My guest today is Anne Blunden. Anne has served as the Executive Director of Nursing at both the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre and the King Abdullah Bin Abdelaziz University Hospital in Saudi Arabia. She also served as the director of nursing at the King Fahad Medical Center. Originally from South Africa, much of her career ha…
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My guest today is Cherise Tuttle. Cherise is a returning guest and I’m so delighted to get to share this conversation with you. First, let me say if you haven’t heard our first conversation, I recommend taking the time to listen to Episode 73, where Cherise graciously shares pieces of her journey of grief and loss after losing her husband, Cody, in…
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My guest today is Anna McMahon. Anna is a returning guest with our first conversation on episode 61. If you haven’t listened, I highly recommend it. Originally from Ireland, Anna spent many years working internationally in education. She now is a Positive Psychologist and Coach, focusing on helping individuals and organizations determine what wellb…
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Get ready to unleash your cat's full potential! In this episode of Call the Vet, join Dr. Alex and special guest, accredited animal behavior technician Leili from Supakit, as they reveal essential skills to teach your cat. From harness training to recall and carrier comfort, discover expert tips for fostering a happy, confident feline. Uncover the …
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Dive into the purr-fect solution for your cat's bathroom behavior! In this episode of Call the Vet, Dr. Alex helps out lister Kim who is having issues with her cat pooping in the bath - gross! Bit whether it's problem pooping or peeing outside the litter box, this episode brings you six top tips including insights on cleanliness, litter types, and …
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My guest today is David Achata. David is a returning guest and if you haven’t listened to our first conversation, I highly recommend it. It’s episode 83. David is a leadership and team development coach, the author of several business leadership books, and he brings over twenty years of leadership experience into his work. He’s experienced multiple…
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My guest today is Alan Questel. Alan S. Questel is known for his clarity, creativity and down to earth style of teaching. He brings a depth of understanding, humor and gentle human perspective while creating lively conditions for learning. Alan has taught thousands of people in over 20 countries. He was trained by Dr. Feldenkrais and has created nu…
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