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Ep. 105 | Curiosity Over Survival Mode: A Different Way to Practice Vet Med
What if practicing vet med didn't have to feel rushed, draining, or restricted?
In this first episode of a new series highlighting veterinary practices doing things differently, Dr. Amelia is joined by Dr. Marie-Louise Ratcliffe, founder of Atlantic Vet in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
After seven years in general practice, she discovered her passion for integrative medicine, began studying veterinary acupuncture, and founded Atlantic Vet in 2020 to combine conventional veterinary care with evidence-i…
10 Simple Morning Swaps to Reduce Anxiety Naturally
Anxiety used to be my norm. Constant overthinking, worrying, over-preparing...and even when there wasn't something to be anxious about, I felt anxious which made me anxious because it made me feel like I was forgetting something. As a veterinarian, I had lived with it for so long I didn't even question it.
If you can relate to the constant hum of anxiety underneath everything you do, it doesn't have to stay that way.
There are little swaps you can make in your everyday life that can have a dr…
Pausing Is the Power Move: Rethinking the Path to Success in Veterinary Medicine
What if the way we've been taught to succeed is the very reason our profession struggles with burnout? Burnout doesn't happen because of a lack of grit, or because you weren't cut out for this. It happens because we are a profession of kind, driven people determined to do things "right" — following unspoken rules that are fundamentally flawed. The good news is it doesn't have to be this way.
We miss the early warning signs because we've normalized them. That's why we think we're fine, maybe eve…
Ep. 104 | You Can't Control Your Way To Happiness (Here's What Will Help)
Constantly worrying that one of your cases will have a complication you don't know how to handle? Feeling overextended because you said yes to one too many things? Resentful that you're the one who has to do everything? Tired of healthy habits that don't stick no matter how hard you try?
At the root of all of those is a desire to control. But the more you try to control outcomes, what others think of you, and the way things are done, the more you actually push yourself further from the life y…
Ep. 103 | The Weekend Guilt High Achievers Don't Talk About: 3 Reasons You Can't Relax — Even on Your Days Off
It's Friday afternoon. You've worked hard all week, and you're so ready for the weekend and time to recharge. But then Saturday morning hits — you try to have a leisurely morning, but then the guilt creeps in. Your brain starts thinking of everything you "should" be doing. You knock out some errands, clean, scroll, catch up on everything that piled up over the week, and by Sunday night you realize you never actually rested.
If that sounds painfully familiar, there's a reason it feels like there…
Ep. 102| What My Rescue Dog Can Teach Us About Thriving in Vet Med (Instead of Pushing Through)
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My sweet new rescue dog, Hayden, is doing so well learning how to walk nicely on a leash. And he was doing great on a recent hike...until he wasn't. That moment is a mirror for what happens to us in veterinary medicine when we push past our limits: the more we skip water, lunch, bathroom breaks, and brain breaks while juggling nonstop decisions and emotions, the faster our “survival brain” takes over and we lose acc…
Ep.101 | Chewy’s Acquisition of Modern Animal: Is Vet Med Heading Toward Human Healthcare… or Can We Evolve for the Better?
Chewy’s acquisition of Modern Animal is creating a lot of conversation (and concern) in veterinary medicine.
In this episode, I discuss:
- What this acquisition actually means
- The biggest fears (corporate takeover, vertical integration, losing clients)
- Why this moment could actually help vet med evolve
- And simple, practical ways veterinary teams and leaders can respond proactively
If you’re a veterinary practice owner, le…
Ep. 100 | The #1 Reason Conversations Become Frustrations (And How To Prevent That)
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Ever feel like you’re having a conversation—but somehow it turns into frustration?
Whether it’s with a client, a coworker, your boss, or even your partner, that feeling of “not being heard” can be exhausting.
In this episode, I break down the #1 reason this happens—and a simple shift that can completely change how you communicate, reduce tension, and create more connection in your day-to-day life.
We explore the three types of…
Ep. 99 | 3 Mistakes Preventing You From Loving Your Job In Vet Med (& How To Change That)
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Feeling stuck, burned out, or at a crossroads in veterinary medicine—even though you thought this career would feel fulfilling?
In this episode, I break down three common mistakes that may be preventing you from truly loving your job in vet med—and how to start shifting toward a more aligned, sustainable, and fulfilling path.
We talk about why focusing on what’s “reasonable” can keep you stuck, how hustle culture success ca…
Ep. 98 | 3 Myths Leading to Overextension in Vet Med (& How to Have Sustainable Success)
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Feeling overextended in veterinary medicine—even though you love what you do?
In this episode, I break down three common myths that are quietly driving burnout, overwhelm, and unsustainable work environments in vet med—and how to start shifting out of survival mode into something that actually feels good.
We’ll talk about why “more patients = more money” isn’t always true, how saying yes can actually hurt the client experienc…