Best High Performance Vet Pro Podcasts (2024)

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#066: Take Control Of Your Career with Steve Oehley 39:36

3d ago39:36

39:36

In the demanding world of veterinary medicine, burnout is a pervasive challenge that can significantly impact professionals' well-being and job satisfaction. Steve Oehley, the founder of Next Step Vet, understands the complexities of this issue and offers valuable guidance to help veterinary professionals not just survive, but thrive in their caree…

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#065: Collaboration Over Conflict for Pet Lovers and Animal Service Industry Workers with Debra Hamilton 35:03

21d ago35:03

35:03

Handling dispute in animal industry can be frustrating, painful, and costly. Debra Hamilton, of Hamilton Law and Mediation, is dedicated to supporting individuals passionate about animal welfare and those working in the animal industry. Her focus is all about finding peaceful resolutions, recognizing that pets are more than just property—they're ch…

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#064: AI as a Tool to Reduce Burnout in Veterinary Medicine with Ryan Leech 32:53

1M ago32:53

32:53

Ryan Leech starts out this really intriguing conversation with a case for AI and why it is not to be feared. The bottom line is that AI tools like Chat GPT, Spotify DJ, and Digitails AI Tool: Tails are human prompted and meant to offload time consuming and often mundane tasks so that we can do the things we’re skilled at. Digitails has introduced A…

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#063: Navigating Euthanasia with Dr. Pam Johnson 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

The reality of being a veterinarian is that you create relationships and bonds with the pets you work with over the years, and the longer your career, the more pets you see in full circle. The process of euthanasia for Dr. Pam Johnson’s childhood Doberman impacted her entire career. She knew she wanted to do better for the pets and clients she woul…

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#062: From Vet Tech to Manager: Pro Tips with Sydney Wandix 25:09

2M ago25:09

25:09

Today’s guest, Sydney Wandix, speaks to one of my favorite topics: the varying opportunities that fit under the vet med umbrella. There are so many careers available in this field that you don’t have to be stuck; you can try new things and hopefully find just the right fit. Sydney has run the gamut of jobs in the veterinary industry and is a licens…

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#061: Stress Resilience with Dr. Natalie Fayman 43:37

3M ago43:37

43:37

We have another incredible full circle story for you on this episode. Dr. Natalie Fayman shares her journey beyond vetmed after 33 years of exhaustion and burnout led her to a point of no return. When a life coach helped Dr. Fayman work through her emotional eating coping mechanism, she had a powerful breakthrough and a total epiphany through posit…

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#060: Healthy Habits for Veterinarians with Kirbie Be 34:28

3M ago34:28

34:28

Does your veterinary job leave you depleted? Worn out? Reaching for chocolate and caffeine day after day after day? Kirbie Be had the same experience when she was an elementary school teacher. She shares with us her story of declining physical and mental health… all culminating in a big shift when she took a contract in the Caribbean at a prep scho…

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#059: Humor and Happy People at Effingham Vet Clinic with Dr. Chad Ely and Colleagues 36:31

4M ago36:31

36:31

A fun bunch joins me for this episode. I sat down with Dr. Chad Ely, Dr. Jessica Schultz, Dr. Lindsey Goeckner, and Dr. Mara Fehrenbacher from Effingham Vet Clinic. During our conversation, the glue that holds them together was no surprise. Humor. The team at Effingham has no shortage of jokes for each other when it comes to work. They find that ta…

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#058: Revolutionary Technology to Boost Radiology and Support GPs with Dr. Neil Shaw 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

Dr. Neil Shaw is the founder of SignalPET, where he has worked to refine revolutionary AI technology to boost veterinary confidence and reduce stress with assisted diagnostics. When a pet comes in for care, there are a variety of scenarios that could take place, and many fall to a pivotal question: Do they need radiology? This question can lead to …

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#057: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Dr. Rachel Venable 40:13

5M ago40:13

40:13

As providers in the veterinary industry, we have compassionate hearts, always wanting to help pets and their people too. But palliative care can be hard to bear, especially when you’re having difficult conversations daily. Dr. Rachel Venable is the owner of Pet Cancer Care Consulting, where she offers teleconsulting. Telemedicine is growing in the …

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#056: Closing The Gap Between Vet Med and Technology with Daniel Valdes 33:44

5M ago33:44

33:44

I met Daniel Valdes during a Celeritas Digital virtual peer group discussion (stay tuned till the end and check the links so you can get involved). Daniel is a dedicated project manager with Celeratis, a technology company with a heavy hand in animal health. Daniel has a personal connection to the vet industry and veterinary wellness, not only as a…

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#055: Embodied Leadership: Lead Effectively By Aligning Your Body and Needs with Dr. Corey Blake 39:45

6M ago39:45

39:45

Early on in Dr. Corey Blake’s, owner of Oceanside Animal Hospital and founder of Sacred Leadership, career, she realized owning a practice is much more than being a good DVM. She became so invested in doing the best for her team, clients, and patients. Burnout was surely following. This is when she discovered Embodiment and Embodied Leadership. Too…

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#054: Reconnecting Your Passion in VetMed with Dr. Ashlee Bruewer 37:57

7M ago37:57

37:57

Before she founded BETTERinary Personal Coaching, Dr. Ashlee Bruewer experienced the benefits of coaching. From the age of 3, Dr. Bruewer remembers admiring her family veterinarian and wanting to be a small animal vet herself. Between then and now, she has reached her goal, but her career has taken many turns in between. Dr. Bruewer shares her pers…

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#053: Booster Pet: Building Sustainable Systems in Vet Care with Dr. Katie Cutter 37:34

8M ago37:34

37:34

Booster Pet is leading a revolution in the veterinary care industry. CEO of Booster Pet, Dr. Katie Cutter, joins me to explain their model and the wellness benefits that come along with it. The veterinary industry has experienced a lot of change over the years and a lot of struggles, and as Dr. Cutter points out, it needs to step back and build sus…

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#052: Vet Owned and Led Clinics: The Path to Building and Keeping Wealth in the Veterinary Industry with Dr. Keith True, Dr. George Melillo, and Dr. Pamelar Hale 40:06

9M ago40:06

40:06

Dr. Pamelar Hale has returned to the podcast, this time with her colleagues Dr. Keith True and Dr. George Melillo. Together, these veterinarians bring decades of experience and a shared passion for vet-owned clinics and veterinarian leadership in the field. The wealth in the industry is more often not going to veterinarians but instead to corporati…

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Lewis Caralla: Head Strength Coach & Author: "HARD WORK PAYS OFF, BUT NOBODY TELLS YOU WHEN" - COACHING PLAYERS TODAY, INSPIRATION, SPRINTING IN THE DARK, BEING A DIFFERENCE MAKER. 37:45

9M ago37:45

37:45

Lewis Caralla is in his 16th year in the Division 1 Football Strength & Conditioning industry, and the author of the newly released, Fire Lighters 365: Daily Motivational Messages for Coaches, Athletes, and Leaders. He is currently serving as the University of Charlotte 49ers Director of Strength and Conditioning. (2023) Caralla has served as the H…

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#051: VET MED - Alleviate Veterinary Workload and Help More Pets with Dr. Chmiel and Dr. Willerton 36:07

9M ago36:07

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MySimplePetLab, founded in 2019 by Dr. Dennis Chmiel and Dr. Nancy Willerton, has innovated a space that improves the lives of pets, pet owners, and veterinarians. As an animal health company and national diagnostic lab, MySimplePetLab uses at-home lab testing and care kits to not only reach pets faster but also optimize vet appointments and reliev…

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Hannah Huesman: Texas Rangers Mental Performance Coordinator: HUNT THE GOOD, MENTAL SKILLS FOR PERFORMANCE, AWARENESS, HAVING A PLAN, WHO ARE YOU?, WHERE TO START 57:07

9M ago57:07

57:07

Hannah Huesman is the Mental Performance Coordinator for the Texas Rangers Organization. She also travels for speaking engagements on how training your mental skills can help ANY performer. Hannah has worked with the FDNY, MLB, Business executives, actors, and athletes of all ages. She is also the host of #MentalSweatMonday on Instagram, Twitter, &…

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Darin Olien: Author, TV Show Host, & Superfood Hunter: FATAL CONVENIENCES IN YOUR LIFE, THOUSANDS OF EVERYDAY DECISIONS YOU MAKE ARE TOXIC 50:46

9M ago50:46

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Darin Olien is co-host of the Emmy™ Award Winning, #1 Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron. Spending nearly 20 years exploring the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants as a Superfood hunter Darin developed, Shakeology – grossing over $4 Billion in sales since 2008 for Beachbody. He also created a p…

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Don Saladino: Fitness Entrepreneur, Coach, Celebrity Trainer: BEING ADAPTABLE WITH YOUR TRAINING, AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT, FEELING SUCCESSFUL POST WORKOUT, RYAN REYNOLDS, GAUGING INTENSITY WITH CLIENTS ... 52:30

10M ago52:30

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Don Saladino has coached actors, athletes, & musicians for over 20 years. He opened his first NYC Gym, Drive 495, in 2005. After operating brick & mortar gyms for 15 years, Don expanded to a global online fitness business. He has developed a reputation for training some of the biggest names in Hollywood for the big screen. Ryan Reynolds, Blake Live…

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Ryan Shazier: Pro Bowl NFL LB, Speaker, & Author: POSITIVITY, LEADERSHIP LESSONS, IDENTITY CHANGE, STEELERS CULTURE, KEEPING YOUR DIRT ON THE SURFACE, DECISION MAKING 56:22

10M ago56:22

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Ryan is a 2 time Pro Bowl NFL Linebacker and 1st Round Draft Pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Known for his positivity and toughness, Ryan is now an author and keynote speaker where he speaks about life, leadership, and his journey after suffering a spinal cord injury versus the Bengals in 2017 and battling back to walk and train again. Ryan has c…

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#050: VET MED - Developing a Culture of Learning with Dr. Sally Ryan 37:18

10M ago37:18

37:18

Leaders in the veterinary field need to be supported and trained because they impact the rest of their organization. Too often, they are thrown into positions with no education on how to be leaders. Dr. Sally Ryan has a wealth of experience in the veterinary industry, and she is the founder, consultant, and instructor of Veterinary Leadership Servi…

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Ali Gilbert: Queen of Men's Health: MEN'S PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH, BONERS, TESTOSTERONE: WHERE TO START, WHO TO SEE, COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS, OZEMPIC, BONERS & ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION. 59:05

10M ago59:05

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Ali Gilbert is a men's health specialist and trainer. Founder of Metabolic Golf, The Silverback Summit, and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. Ali has been committed to achieving excellence in the field of performance training for over a decade. She has become highly sought after for her unique approach to training that includes nutrit…

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#049: VET MED - Solving Financial Stress by Understanding Veterinary Real Estate with Rahul Chhajed 26:41

11M ago26:41

26:41

Financial strain and hardship are common stressors in the veterinary profession. If you’re a practice owner considering selling your property or wanting to better understand the value of your health care real estate, Rahul Chhajed of Matthews Real Estate has some great tips. Rahul is the leader of Matthews Health Care division, where he primarily f…

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#048: VET MED - Meditation and Mindfulness For The Veterinary Team with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk 48:40

11M ago48:40

48:40

Meditation and Mindfulness are research and evidence based practices that reduce stress and instances of burnout or compassion fatigue that occur in veterinary practice! Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a small animal emergency and critical care specialist and a passionate advocate for veterinary team wellbeing! Dr. Holowaychuk shares her story and winding…

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#047: VET MED - Supporting Veterinary Teams with Dr. Liz Barton 28:40

11M ago28:40

28:40

Joining me all the way from the UK is Dr. Liz Barton, an accomplished vet with what she calls a ‘squiggly’ career path, leading her to co-found wellbeing and support communities such as WellVet and Vet Mums. Creating groups of extrinsic resilience has such an impact when people can turn to peers or their teams for support in their times of need. Dr…

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#046: VET MED - Handling the Veterinary Workforce Crisis with Dr. Bob Lester 59:56

12M ago59:56

59:56

One of the major impacts on veterinary mental health is the veterinary workforce crisis. Dr. Bob Lester, an accomplished veterinary healthcare executive, joins me with a dose of optimism and some great options for how we can work towards fixing this shortage in the industry. Dr. Lester calls the workforce crisis a "problem of abundance." This is so…

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Dr. Eric Serrano MD: FATAL CONVENIENCES, BREATHING, BLOOD LABS TO GET, COMMON PROBLEMS IN HIS OFFICE & SOLUTIONS 1:06:18

1y ago1:06:18

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By Brian Peters

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#045: VET MED - Honoring the Connection and Spirituality of Caring For Animals with Dr. Bruce Silverman 41:23

1y ago41:23

41:23

A core strength of those in the veterinary industry is our ability to create deep connections with our animal patients. Dr. Bruce Silverman joins me to share the value of the spirituality and zen moments that come with this connection. During a time in the field when we have more patients than ever before, it is easy to become burnt out, stressed, …

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#044: VET MED - A Refreshing Take on Customer and Clinic Staff Communication with Kassandra Erven 41:10

1y ago41:10

41:10

“Be the change you wish to see in the world”. This Ghandi quote is one that I think really encompasses the conversation I had in this episode with the veterinary practice manager, Kassandra Erven. In the veterinary industry our number one goal is to help animals and with them comes their owners, our clients. Too often vets are taught the hard skill…

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Andrew Sendejo | 12 NFL Vet & Founder of BrainTree Nutrition: BRAIN HEALTH, WOW FACTORS, CARVING YOUR NICHE, PLAYING & TRAINING PHILOSOPHY, STARTING A COMPANY 1:20:40

1y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Andrew Sendejo is a 12 Year NFL Veteran Safety and Special Teams Player and Co-Founder of BrainTree Nutrition. After going undrafted out of Rice University did a stint with the UFL's Sacramento Mountain Lions began his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboy for a season and a training camp with the New York Jets before spending 8 seasons with the Minnes…

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FIRE AWAY FRIDAY #6: Cory Gregory, Dustin Myers, Cole Susac, & Brian Peters 34:58

1y ago34:58

34:58

WHAT'S SOMETHING YOU DON'T LIKE TO DO THAT YOU ARE STILL REALLY GOOD AT? DO YOUR DREAMS HAVE A DEEPER MEANING? DO YOU KNOW IF ANYTHING IS TRUE? IF YOU COULD PLAY FOR ONE COACH PAST OR PRESENT WHO WOULD IT BE?By Brian Peters

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Ifeadi Odenigbo | NFL Defensive End: APPLYING WISDOM, IMPORTANCE OF WATER, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER PHILOSOPHY, HYPERBARICS, N.A.D., JAPANESE LONGEVITY 1:09:55

1y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Ifeadi "The Storyteller" Odenigbo is a 7 year NFL Defensive End and Northwestern Graduate. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings and has played for the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, and the Cleveland Browns. On the podcast the boys talk all things performance, learning from other greats in the locker room, applying wisdo…

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#043: VET MED - Finding Opportunity in the Vet Industry with Tiffany Riley 43:49

1y ago43:49

43:49

There are studies that prove that owning your own business can reduce your rate of burnout. Tiffany Riley, a licensed Vet Tech in Montana, shares how she found the opportunity to create a new role in her industry that not only reduced her burnout but reignited her passion for animal care. Lack of autonomy, lack of contribution control, lack of choi…

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PJ Nestler | Human Performance Specialist, Coach, Speaker, Educator: BREATH WORK UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION FOR PRO ATHLETES & TACTICAL TRAINING, POOL & STRESS TRAINING, COMMUNICATION WITH COACHES, ENERGY ... 1:08:02

1y ago1:08:02

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PJ is the Director of Performance at XPT and the VP of Performance at Fitlab. PJ is a human performance specialist with over a decade of experience preparing top athletes for competition. His life mission is to help athletes and coaches realize their true potential. With a passion for sports and a commitment to excellence, PJ has become a leader in…

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Major Donny Bigham (Retired) | Military Performance Specialist, Coach, & Power Lifter: LEAN FORWARD IN THE FOXHOLE, TACTICAL TRAINING, PURSUE YOUR POTENTIAL, HEAT & COLD RECOVERY TACTICS, FAITH, & ASSESSMENT ... 1:12:15

1y ago1:12:15

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Retired Major Donny Bigham served 27 years of service to our Nation in the Marine Corps and the US Army with deployments to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen. He was the First ever Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Army (Conventional Forces) for the past six years while in uniform. Instrumental in being part of the team that changed t…

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FIRE AWAY FRIDAY #5: Zach Boren & Brian Peters 21:01

1y ago21:01

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1. WHAT ACTION IN YOUR LIFE HAS HAD THE LONGEST LASTING CONSEQUENCES? 2. HOW LONG AGO WAS THE LAST NICEST THING YOU'VE DONE THAT IS STILL BEING RECIPROCATED TODAY? 3. IS IT BETTER TO BE KIND OR HONEST? 4. WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT GROWING OLDER?

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#042: VET MED - Thriving with Disabilities: A Conversation with Dr. Christina Kaye 32:06

1y ago32:06

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Today l am discussing disability as a veterinarian and student with the remarkable Dr. Christina Kaye. Dr. Kaye is a talented veterinarian who has congenital vision disabilities and has received visual accommodations throughout her academic and professional journey. We explore the importance of asking for help and what you could benefit from in ter…

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Glenn Auerbach | Sauna Specialist & Builder: WHAT MAKES GREAT HEAT, INFRARED IS NOT SAUNA, SAUNA TACTICS & NECESSITIES, SAUNA CULTURE & HISTORY OF SWEAT THERAPY, WOOD BURNING VS ELECTRIC, SAUNA LIFESTYLE ... 1:22:03

1y ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Glenn Auerbach has been a sauna evangelist for over 30 years. In 2008 he started www.saunatimes.com, as a source for sauna building and sauna culture. In 2016, he created Sauna Talk, the podcast about sauna and most often recorded on the sauna bench. Glenn wrote “Sauna Build, From Start to Finnish” which includes step by step instructions for build…

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FIRE AWAY FRIDAY #4: Laura Zerra, AJ Pappas, & Brian Peters 55:13

1y ago55:13

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0:15 What's the biggest lie you once believed was true? 3:02 How do you define genius? 8:33 What is the most fascinating part of the human body? 15:45 What's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done? 28:15 What's more important, what you say or how you say it? 46:00 What is the most important thing a person can do to improve themselves?…

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Dr. Ken Kinakin, Dr. Dylan Seeley, Dr. Eric Serrano: PEMF THERAPY, 2023 SWIS CONFERENCE, MEDICAL DEVICES, ALLEVIATING PAIN, EVIDENCE VS. EXPERIENCE BASED PRACTICES, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE 1:05:17

1y ago1:05:17

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The Docs sit down with Brian to talk medical devices and the 2023 EliteFTS SWIS Symposium Dr. Ken Kinakin: Drkenkinakin.com @swis_drkenkinakin Dr. Dylan Seeley: https://cospineandjoint.com/meet-our-providers/ @Dylan_seeleydc Dr. Eric Serrano 1:48 S-healy-Sorin – Gamma PEMF, Magnetic Therapy Units Norm Shealy – TENS Machine, Pain Modulation https://…

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#041: VET MED - Reinventing Veterinary Care with Dr. Brandon and Dr. Seth 1:02:19

1y ago1:02:19

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Today I talked to two veterinarian friends and business partners, Dr. Seth Bleakley and Dr. Brandon Prince, who met during their early careers and bonded over a common story in the vet industry - the inhumane treatment of veterinary professionals. Despite being highly educated and making a good salary, both doctors felt overworked, undervalued, and…

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RoundTable Podcast x Chasing Edges: Cory Gregory, Cole Susac, Traevon Dier, Danny Walter: RETURN TO FEEL, PHYSIOLOGY MEETS PSYCHOLOGY, POSITIVE SELF TALK, JOURNALING, AWARENESS 1:34:51

1y ago1:34:51

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Brian sits down with the boys on The RoundTable Podcast to catch up on his travels and talk all things human performance and life, including getting everyone back to feel, positive self talk, the connection and understanding of our physiology and psychology, journaling, and self awareness. Then the boys finish off with a dynamite Fire Away Friday, …

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FIRE AWAY FRIDAY #3: Cory Gregory, Cole Susac, Danny Walter, Traevon Dier, & Brian Peters 51:26

1y ago51:26

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What phenomenon or event do you hope you'll be alive for in the future? What do you wish you spent more time doing 5 years ago? Is there a difference between deserve and earn? and do we truly deserve anything? What is one thing that you haven't done the you want to do? Who is your mentor and what have you learned from them? Socials: @corygfitness @…

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David Weck | Founder of WeckMethod & Inventor of Bosu Ball: EVERY STEP STRONGER, BALANCED LOCOMOTION, NON CONTACT INJURIES, EFFICIENCY, TRAINING MINDSET, CONFIDENCE, PERFORMANCE PHILOSOPHY 1:47:37

1y ago1:47:37

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David Weck is the creator of WeckMethod (weckmethod.com) and the CEO and Founder of BOSU Fitness. He is the inventor of the BOSU Balance Trainer, the new WeckMethod BOSU Elite, the RMT Rope & Club, ProPulsors, & SoleSteps among other products. He has worked in fitness for more than 22 years and has helped people of all fitness levels including elit…

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FIRE AWAY FRIDAY #2: Nate Ebner, Zach Boren, & Brian Peters 34:33

1y ago34:33

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Is it ever right to do the wrong thing & is it ever wrong to do the right thing? What's a question you'd wish people would ask when you meet them for the first time? Who is the most influential person alive today? What experience have you had that you wish everybody else could have?By Brian Peters

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#040: VET MED - The Other Side of Hope with Dr. Caitlin Vaughn 42:31

1y ago42:31

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Feeling lost, numb, dreading your day, and overall burned out? Dr. Caitlin Vaughn, a veterinary professional and founder of Unlocking Vet Med, believes that sharing our stories gives us strength, and most importantly you don't have to feel this way. Dr. Vaughn shares her road through the veterinary profession and her personal experience with burnou…

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Brian Peters & Dr. Eric Serrano: TALKING ABOUT LIFE, EMOTIONS, MILITARY SERVICE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS. 1:07:38

1y ago1:07:38

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Dr. Charlie Weingroff | PT, AT, Performance Consultant, Pro Athlete & Celebrity Trainer: THE RIGHT PEOPLE, PROPER ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION STRATEGIES, FMS & NORDBORD, UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, PERFORMANCE BUCKETS ... 1:25:40

1y ago1:25:40

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Dr. Charlie Weingroff is one of the most sought-after professionals world-wide in physical therapy and athletic performance. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who has worked with countless A-List celebrities, professional athletes, as well as the general population…

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FIRE AWAY FRIDAY #1: Nate Ebner, Zach Boren, & Brian Peters 34:47

1y ago34:47

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FIRE AWAY QUESTIONS What's more important, adding value to yourself or those around you? What's the hardest sport on the planet? What life lesson did you have to learn the hard way? What is the meaning of peace to you? Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton? If you could ask a question about your future and have it answered, wha…

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