Best Joyful DVM Podcasts (2024)

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#202: Living A Life Of Personal Alignment 33:09

28m ago33:09

33:09

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of living in alignment, which she elaborates on in her bestselling book "Radical Freedom." Living in alignment involves making choices free from fear and societal expectations and is essential for personal fulfillment. She outlines three pillars of alignment: the physical mind, personal essence, …

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Episode #294 - Five Ways to Improve Your Feelings Of Self-Worth 24:22

2h ago24:22

24:22

Do you ever have thoughts that you are just not up to par? We all have thought stories that lie to us and keep us from feeling entirely whole. Those stories are not true but they come up repeatedly. To live a full and joyous life, you need to understand your negative thought stories and begin to let them go. Self-worth comes from thinking that you …

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Episode #294 - Five Ways to Improve Your Feelings Of Self-Worth 24:22

1h ago24:22

24:22

Do you ever have thoughts that you are just not up to par? We all have thought stories that lie to us and keep us from feeling entirely whole. Those stories are not true but they come up repeatedly. To live a full and joyous life, you need to understand your negative thought stories and begin to let them go. Self-worth comes from thinking that you …

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#201: The 3 Indicators That You're Headed For Burnout In Your Veterinary Career 14:02

6h ago14:02

14:02

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses burnout among veterinary professionals, highlighting three key indicators: consistently arriving early and staying late, skipping lunch breaks, and disengagement from life outside of work. She explains that these behaviors stem from misconceptions about productivity and self-care, and they can lead to ineffi…

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Episode #293 - Building Self-Confidence with Shane Jacob 46:20

2d ago46:20

46:20

Shane Jacob is the founder of The Horsemanship Journey and developer of the Stable Living program. He is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Horseman, Entrepreneur, and a soon to be author. Shane's story is one of tragedy and triumph. He battled excessive drinking and survived a tragic DUI accident. Shane struggled to feel worthy and self-confiden…

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Episode #293 - Building Self-Confidence with Shane Jacob 46:20

4h ago46:20

46:20

Shane Jacob is the founder of The Horsemanship Journey and developer of the Stable Living program. He is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Horseman, Entrepreneur, and a soon to be author. Shane's story is one of tragedy and triumph. He battled excessive drinking and survived a tragic DUI accident. Shane struggled to feel worthy and self-confiden…

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#200: 12 Tips For Navigating Your Veterinary Career 20:01

6d ago20:01

20:01

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise shares twelve tips to inspire and empower listeners in their careers and personal lives. Key points include focusing on effort over perfection, understanding that patient outcomes and client decisions are beyond a veterinarian's control, and the importance of aligning work with personal values. She advises against ove…

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Episode #292 - Let's Create and Feel Joy Everyday 23:44

6d ago23:44

23:44

Do you have a dream to be more joyful? Joy is difficult in a complicated, busy life but it is not impossible. Joy is an emotion that you can learn to create for yourself. There is no circumstance that you experience that prevents you from building joy. You may not choose joy in some situations, but within most days, there are things you can find to…

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Episode #292 - Let's Create and Feel Joy Everyday 23:44

6d ago23:44

23:44

Do you have a dream to be more joyful? Joy is difficult in a complicated, busy life but it is not impossible. Joy is an emotion that you can learn to create for yourself. There is no circumstance that you experience that prevents you from building joy. You may not choose joy in some situations, but within most days, there are things you can find to…

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#199: 5 Negative Aspects of Every Veterinary Career and How To Neutralize Them 24:47

13d ago24:47

24:47

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise, discusses five common negative aspects in veterinary careers and offers strategies to mitigate their impact on wellbeing. These aspects include: Client Behavior Unexpected Patient Outcomes Unanticipated Schedule Changes Out-of-Stock Items Broken Equipment Dr. Cari Wise emphasizes that these aspects are neutral until …

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Episode #291 - How to Turn Your Impossible Dream into Reality 24:35

13d ago24:35

24:35

Can you dream your way to success? I think you can. Dreaming sounds like fantasy, but every big accomplishment in your life started as an impossible dream. As life becomes hard, it tends to beat the dreams out of us and we forget how to use dreams to create new goals. When we feel stuck in life, we have thoughts that there is no other way, but in r…

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Episode #291 - How to Turn Your Impossible Dream into Reality 24:35

13d ago24:35

24:35

Can you dream your way to success? I think you can. Dreaming sounds like fantasy, but every big accomplishment in your life started as an impossible dream. As life becomes hard, it tends to beat the dreams out of us and we forget how to use dreams to create new goals. When we feel stuck in life, we have thoughts that there is no other way, but in r…

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Episode #290 - The Power of Personality - An Interview with Eric Gee 1:07:34

20d ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Eric Gee is a personality based life and writing coach for over twenty years. He is the author of the book, "The Power of Personality - Unlock the Secrets to Understanding Everyone In Your Life - Including Yourself!". Erik built a successful education company that used his personality typing methoes to better the lives of more than twenty thousand …

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Episode #290 - The Power of Personality - An Interview with Eric Gee 1:07:34

20d ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Eric Gee is a personality based life and writing coach for over twenty years. He is the author of the book, "The Power of Personality - Unlock the Secrets to Understanding Everyone In Your Life - Including Yourself!". Erik built a successful education company that used his personality typing methoes to better the lives of more than twenty thousand …

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#198: The First Five Years (critical reminders for newer grads & those who work with them) 21:41

20d ago21:41

21:41

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise addresses the challenges faced by new graduates in their first five years of practice, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and the gradual development of confidence and skills. Dr. Wise highlights the need for patience and practice in areas such as client communication, case management, and decision-making. …

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#197: Belief Influence (A MUST-LISTEN EPISODE) 31:58

23d ago31:58

31:58

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise, discusses the impact of beliefs on life and career, using daylight saving time changes as an analogy to illustrate how external factors can challenge beliefs. Dr. Wise emphasizes that beliefs shape actions and outcomes and encourages listeners to reflect on their initial beliefs in the veterinary field and challenge …

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Episode #289 - Solving Your Chronic Stress with Andrew O'Brien 46:39

27d ago46:39

46:39

Andrew O'Brien is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, a Professional Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation. He is the founder of The Mindblowing Coach, a business with the sole mission of boldly and authentically partnering with individuals and organizations in eliminating whatever chronic stress is plaguing the…

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Episode #289 - Solving Your Chronic Stress with Andrew O'Brien 46:39

27d ago46:39

46:39

Andrew O'Brien is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, a Professional Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation. He is the founder of The Mindblowing Coach, a business with the sole mission of boldly and authentically partnering with individuals and organizations in eliminating whatever chronic stress is plaguing the…

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Episode #288 - Digging Into Self-Awareness 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

Self-awareness is our ability to perceive and understand our personality, behavior, emotions, actions, and thoughts. Working on self-awareness is a key element in becoming more emotionally aware and less stressed. With stronger self-awareness and emotional regulation we become better collegues, decision makers, parents, partners, and leaders. We bu…

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Episode #288 - Digging Into Self-Awareness 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

Self-awareness is our ability to perceive and understand our personality, behavior, emotions, actions, and thoughts. Working on self-awareness is a key element in becoming more emotionally aware and less stressed. With stronger self-awareness and emotional regulation we become better collegues, decision makers, parents, partners, and leaders. We bu…

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#196: Being Offended 12:03

1M ago12:03

12:03

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of getting offended, particularly when clients do not follow veterinary recommendations. She emphasizes the importance of detaching from outcomes beyond one's control to avoid frustration and offense. She highlights the need to separate ego from the ability to serve, as clients are not obligated …

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Episode #287 - "ACE Your Life" - An Interview with Dr. Michelle Maidenberg 55:30

1M ago55:30

55:30

Dr. Michelle Maidenberg is a Certified Group Therapist and a Diplomat of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is an author and the Co-founder and Clinical Director of "Thru My Eyes", a nonprofit 501c3 organization. She is also adjunct faculty at New York University and teaches a graduate course in Mindfulness Practice. She is a blogger for Psychol…

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Episode #287 - "ACE Your Life" - An Interview with Dr. Michelle Maidenberg 55:30

1M ago55:30

55:30

Dr. Michelle Maidenberg is a Certified Group Therapist and a Diplomat of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is an author and the Co-founder and Clinical Director of "Thru My Eyes", a nonprofit 501c3 organization. She is also adjunct faculty at New York University and teaches a graduate course in Mindfulness Practice. She is a blogger for Psychol…

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#195: How Tunnel Vision Negatively Impacts Your Wellbeing 19:09

2M ago19:09

19:09

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise emphasizes the importance of recognizing the diversity of experiences within the veterinary field and advises against generalizing based on one's current workplace. She discusses the impact of workplace dynamics on personal wellbeing and encourages seeking external perspectives and maintaining relationships outside of…

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Episode #286 - Getting The Most From Your Business with Len Bruskiewitz 52:14

2M ago52:14

52:14

Len Bruskiewitz is a Business Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor. He helps business owners plan and execute a successful transition of their company to a family member, a third party, or their employees on their timeline and terms. Today Julie and Len talk about how to increase the value of your business to maximize the sale price and how to…

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Episode #286 - Getting The Most From Your Business with Len Bruskiewitz 52:14

2M ago52:14

52:14

Len Bruskiewitz is a Business Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor. He helps business owners plan and execute a successful transition of their company to a family member, a third party, or their employees on their timeline and terms. Today Julie and Len talk about how to increase the value of your business to maximize the sale price and how to…

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#194: Taking Charge: How to Have A Good Day, Every Day! 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise addresses how to handle a busy, stressful day in a veterinary clinic. Dr. Wise emphasizes the importance of deciding in advance what kind of day you want to have and not letting external circumstances dictate your mood. She explains that our perspectives and the stories we tell ourselves about situations determine our…

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Episode #285 - An Interview with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown 56:51

2M ago56:51

56:51

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown is a speaker, coach, and author. He studied at Cornell University and wrote the books, "Get Over Indulgence" and "Real Men Quit", and continues to do research about substance abuse and recovery. He helps people power up their productivity, improve relationships, and enjoy life. Duncan and Julie have a fascinating conversation…

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Episode #285 - An Interview with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown 56:51

2M ago56:51

56:51

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown is a speaker, coach, and author. He studied at Cornell University and wrote the books, "Get Over Indulgence" and "Real Men Quit", and continues to do research about substance abuse and recovery. He helps people power up their productivity, improve relationships, and enjoy life. Duncan and Julie have a fascinating conversation…

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#193: Are you driving your clients away? 43:53

2M ago43:53

43:53

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Episode #284 - Welcome to the Profession, New Veterinary Professionals! Let's Love Vet Med. 30:15

2M ago30:15

30:15

On this episode we talk about new veterinary professionals and how we can all learn to love our chosen profession. Vet med is teamwork, variety, collaborative, relationships, learning, growth, and fun - among other things. We can work together to make this veterinary life fulfilling and healthy for all of us if we just work on self-development, lea…

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Episode #284 - Welcome to the Profession, New Veterinary Professionals! Let's Love Vet Med. 30:15

2M ago30:15

30:15

On this episode we talk about new veterinary professionals and how we can all learn to love our chosen profession. Vet med is teamwork, variety, collaborative, relationships, learning, growth, and fun - among other things. We can work together to make this veterinary life fulfilling and healthy for all of us if we just work on self-development, lea…

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#192: Combatting The Sunday Scaries 32:02

2M ago32:02

32:02

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the phenomenon of "Sunday Scaries" or "Sunday Blues," which refers to the feelings of anxiety and dread that many individuals experience when they have a day off from work but spend it worrying about returning to work. Dr. Wise shares personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and drained by these emotions,…

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Episode #283 - Accept Yourself, Love Yourself, and Keep Moving 22:49

2M ago22:49

22:49

Today is my birthday and it is a great day to talk about setting new goals, taking care of yourself, and self-love. We don't always think of self-acceptance as part of the pathway to success. Accepting and loving who you are will allow you to control your negative thought "lies" that your brain tells you and get to work on building the life that yo…

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Episode #283 - Accept Yourself, Love Yourself, and Keep Moving 22:49

3M ago22:49

22:49

Today is my birthday and it is a great day to talk about setting new goals, taking care of yourself, and self-love. We don't always think of self-acceptance as part of the pathway to success. Accepting and loving who you are will allow you to control your negative thought "lies" that your brain tells you and get to work on building the life that yo…

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#191: Navigating Emotion in Veterinary Medicine 23:33

3M ago23:33

23:33

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise shares about navigating emotions in the field of veterinary medicine. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing emotions in daily interactions with clients, colleagues, and personal life. Dr. Wise explains emotional conditioning and how beliefs and societal norms shape emotional responses. She challe…

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Episode #282 - It is Never Too Late To Change 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

Have you ever thought that it was too late for you to do something that you have always wanted to do? Life is short and goes by fast. We never know what will happen tomorrow, but if we do nothing, then nothing will change. When you set big goals and dream big dreams, your brain will try to keep you from going for it. Your brain wants to keep you sa…

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Episode #282 - It is Never Too Late To Change 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

Have you ever thought that it was too late for you to do something that you have always wanted to do? Life is short and goes by fast. We never know what will happen tomorrow, but if we do nothing, then nothing will change. When you set big goals and dream big dreams, your brain will try to keep you from going for it. Your brain wants to keep you sa…

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#190: Are you REALLY fine, or are you settling? 23:05

3M ago23:05

23:05

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the habit of responding with "I'm fine" and the consequences of not considering how we really feel emotionally. She explains that many people in the veterinary field use busyness as a way to avoid confronting their emotions, which can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. Dr. Wise encourages listeners to hones…

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Episode #281 - Living by Design with Dr. Wendy O' Connor 58:16

3M ago58:16

58:16

Dr. Wendy O'Connor is a Stanford trained positive psychologist and success coach for female entrepreneures. She helps women design their most fulfilling lives and businesses. Today on the podcast Wendy and Julie talk about how to be more positive, happier, and more deliberate with your life. Becoming fulfilled is about learning about your values an…

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Episode #281 - Living by Design with Dr. Wendy O' Connor 58:16

3M ago58:16

58:16

Dr. Wendy O'Connor is a Stanford trained positive psychologist and success coach for female entrepreneures. She helps women design their most fulfilling lives and businesses. Today on the podcast Wendy and Julie talk about how to be more positive, happier, and more deliberate with your life. Becoming fulfilled is about learning about your values an…

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#189: It Was Always Going To Happen That Way 13:51

3M ago13:51

13:51

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise shares an update on the Bluebirds that nest on her deck each year including unexpected events, heartbreak and a reminder we can all lean on when things don't turn out exactly the way we planned. Resources: ⭐Get The Alternative Career Guide for Veterinary Professionals: Create A Career Tailored to You! https://joyfuldv…

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Episode #280 - Challenge Yourself and Love Your Life 27:09

3M ago27:09

27:09

On this episode of the podcast Julie talks about challenges that we face in veterinary medicine; in leadership, stress managment, life balance and integration, and self-doubt. (Along with other challenges). Through our life challenges we find growth and build resilience. If we learn to expect and handle our life challenges well, we will see our way…

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Episode #280 - Challenge Yourself and Love Your Life 27:09

3M ago27:09

27:09

On this episode of the podcast Julie talks about challenges that we face in veterinary medicine; in leadership, stress managment, life balance and integration, and self-doubt. (Along with other challenges). Through our life challenges we find growth and build resilience. If we learn to expect and handle our life challenges well, we will see our way…

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Episode #279 - An Interview with Dr. Beata Weiermiller 40:15

3M ago40:15

40:15

Dr. Beata Weiermiller is a medical doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in Troy, Michigan and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1994. She is a full time physician and is also the founder of a dog rescue organization called District Five Animal Alliance Detroit. D5Animal…

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Episode #279 - An Interview with Dr. Beata Weiermiller 40:15

3M ago40:15

40:15

Dr. Beata Weiermiller is a medical doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in Troy, Michigan and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1994. She is a full time physician and is also the founder of a dog rescue organization called District Five Animal Alliance Detroit. D5Animal…

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#188: Nurturing Resentment 17:53

4M ago17:53

17:53

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the negative effects of harboring resentment in our lives. She highlights five signs of nurturing resentment, and explains that resentment originates from the belief that external factors dictate our emotions and life experiences, leading to a victim mindset. Dr. Wise shares that overcoming resentment involve…

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#187: How Joyful DVM Helps Veterinary Professionals (Who we help and How we do it!) 27:56

4M ago27:56

27:56

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise takes shares how Joyful DVM supports veterinary professionals today and provides encouragement for anyone currently struggling in their lives or veterinary careers. Takeaways Include: - The Joyful DVM podcast is dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals across various roles in the field of veterinary medicine. -…

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Episode #278 - Veterinary Ventures CE with Dr. Megan McCorkel and Dr. Kelsey Gapstur 48:35

4M ago48:35

48:35

Dr. Megan McCorkel and Dr. Kelsey Gapstur are both veterinarians that received their DVM degrees from Western University of Health Science in Los Angeles, California where they met and became best friends. They both currently practice, Kelsey is working in general practice in Nashville, Tennessee and Megan works in emergency medicine in Denver, Col…

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Episode #278 - Veterinary Ventures CE with Dr. Megan McCorkel and Dr. Kelsey Gapstur 48:35

4M ago48:35

48:35

Dr. Megan McCorkel and Dr. Kelsey Gapstur are both veterinarians that received their DVM degrees from Western University of Health Science in Los Angeles, California where they met and became best friends. They both currently practice, Kelsey is working in general practice in Nashville, Tennessee and Megan works in emergency medicine in Denver, Col…

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