Dr. Danny Brassell is a recognized authority on leadership development, reading, motivation and communication skills.  Dr. Brassell is a highly sought after speaker, trainer and coach.  He has spoken to over 3500 audiences worldwide and authored over 18 books, including his latest, Leadership Begins with Motivation. He helps entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners boost their income, freedom, and impact by leveraging speaking on stages as a major client lead source. Danny is on a mission to bring JOY back into education and the workplace.

Learn more about Danny at  freestoryguide.com

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Dr. Leanne Mathew is a former emergency veterinarian, a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian from the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy. She graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. After her schooling she worked as an emergency veterinarian, then transitioned to working for Lap of Love while working relief in the ER. She now works as the Veterinary Hiring Manager for Lap of Love where she is passionate about sharing euthinasia and communication best practice with colleagues and support staff.

Learn more about Leanne and Lap of Love at lapoflove.com

Email Leanne at drleanne@lapoflove.com

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Self-discipline is the ability to control one's behavior and actions to achieve goals or maintain a certain standard of conduct. It involves making  sacrifices, staying focused, and resisting immediate pleasures for long-term benefits. Veterinarians struggle with self-discipline because we have an unpredictable job and we tend to be people pleasers.  On this episode we discuss tools to overcome procrastination and be more self-disciplined.

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Tracy Pleschourt is a personal and professional development coach, certified life coach, Founder of Self-made U, and the co-host of the Tracy and Gracie Becoming Podcast.  Tracy dedicates her work to ambitious, life-long learners yearning for solutions and seeking a better way to create results they desire and deserve. Tracy teaches that learning to think of yourSELF as the solution is the key to success and building the life that you desire. Find out more about Tracy at Self-madeU.com.  

Dr. Jason Balara is the CEO and Co-founder of Lark Capital Group and the host of the Know Your Why Podcast.  Jason is a veterinary surgeon with extensive experience and training in his field.  He has many years of experience in real estate investing on the residential side with single family fix and flips and small multi family units.  Jason also spends time raising awarness about veterinary mental health and partnering with NOMV with his Lark Veterinary Impact Fund to create financial wellness for veterinarians.  Find out more at Lark Capital.com

Jennifer Schwytzer is a Life Coach and licensed Master Social Worker. She launched KINDfulness Coaching to help professional women ditch chronic stress, overwhelm, and burnout and restore calm, productive order to their life.  On this episode of the podcast we discuss people pleasing, work-life balance, and boundaries.  Learn more about Jen at KINDfulness Coaching.com

On this episode we talk about feeling overwhelmed by your work and life and how it happens to all of us.  Overwhelm can feel like drowning and nothing gets done or feels good when you are drowning.  Overwhelming feelings arise when we think that we do not have the capacity to handle what is happening (our circumstances) or the things that need to be done (our todo list).  Much of what we feel is harmless, but it feels dangerous, so we procrastinate, spin in confusion or become burned out.  There are ways to change the way you think, to overcome your overwhelm.  

Reach out to me if you want coaching to help you work with your challenges. Theveterinarylifecoach.com or jacappeldvm@gmail.com

Be sure to buy my new book, Love Your Veterinary Life on Amazon!  It will help you turn your overwhelm back into love for your career.

On this episode of the podcast we discuss our need for connection with other people and how our perception and quality of social connections can improve both our mental and physical health.  Did you know that people who are connected actually live longer and fight disease better than those who do not feel connected?  All the more reason to work on becoming more social and connected.   Today we talk about why connection is crucial and how to become better at making quality connections.  If you are struggling to connect reach out to me for coaching or just a new connection and friend.  Theveterinarylifecoach.com.

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We all know that life is hard and especially life as a working veterinary professional.  Our day is full of challenges, traumas, and stressors and we need to learn resilience in order to keep working with a healthy attitude.  Being resilient does not mean that you will not experience difficulty or emotional distress.  The challenges and difficulties are there to help you learn to bounce back and continue working towards a better life.  You can build up your capacity to be more resilient by practicing some basic skills. On this podcast we talk about what you can do to become more resilient.  

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Tricia Montgomery is the Founder and President of Moose's March Inc. She is a Senior Executive Consultant and Advisor with over 25 years of experience driving growth and building programs and partnerships for the Animal Welfare, Veterinary and Pet + People industries accross global foundations, national markets, organizations, non-profits, companies and communities. She is the former Public Education Director and Executive Director for the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, the Founder of K9 Fit Club, and former CEO of Paws Humane Society. Contact Tricia at Fightpetcancer@moosesmarch.com or moosesmarch.com

Chris Miles is a Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor. He teaches entrepreneurs how to increase cash flow and get their money working for them.  Chris teaches something called infinate banking and he explains that to Julie.  Chris paid off one million dollars in debt after the last recession without declaring bankruptcy.  Chris runs his company Money Ripples where he teaches and hosts his own podcast, also by the name, Money Ripples. Find out more at Moneyripples.com 

We can all agree that veterinary medicine is a interesting and difficult profession.  We often feel overwhelmed by our thoughts that we are overworked and underpaid.  While these two things may very well be true, there are ways that we can work to change our mindset, boundaries, work envoirment, and actions to help us change our minds and feel better about it all.   Veterinary medicine is rewarding and varied, and that's what makes it so amazing.  Try these steps to help you begin feeling less overworked and underpaid.

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Do you avoid conflict at any cost?  Do you feel anxious when you have to have a difficult conversation with a client or co-worker?  On this epidsode of the podcast Julie talks about why we fear conversations and how to work with your thoughts to feel better about dealing with conflict.  Communication is a skill that we can learn and it takes self-reflection and physical practice to become great at having difficult conversations.  It can, and will, get easier if you put in the work.  Get my new book on Amazon!  "Love Your Veterinary Life".  Sign up for coaching on my website veterinarylifecoach.com

Optimism is the belief that things will generally turn out well, or that we have the tools to make them better, even when circumstances are not perfect. Optimism is a difficult feeling to adopt, but if we work to feel more optimistic it will change our outlook on life and begin to make us feel better in general. On this podcast we discuss optimism and some basic daily practices to help us turn negative feelings into more optimism.

Contact Julie for coaching or comments at Theveterinarylifecoach.com

Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson is a veterinarian, inspiring speaker, author, and the Founder of 1 Life Connected. Dr. Pope has served the veterinary community for over 20 years. In 2007 she transitioned from running a veterinary practice to supporting and managing mutiple veterinary hospital locations in a leadership position for a corportate practice. Dr. Pope is recongnized for her ability to help others find a path to stay connected to their life's passion through their career.  Learn more about Dr. Pope at 1 Life Connected. 

On this epidsode of the podcast Julie talks about leadership and what you can do to increase the leadership energy that you bring to practice and life.  We all have to start somewhere, so even if you feel inadequate in your leadership skills, start right where you are now.  Becoming a great leader is a life long journey.  It involves introspection and self-awareness. There are things that we can do for our self-development and emotional awarness that will make the leadership journey easier and more enjoyable. Reach out to  juliecappel.com- for comments and coaching.

On this episode, Pete Mohr, entrepreneur, business coach, and Certified Kolbe Assessment Coach returns. We discuss the Kolbe Assessment System and how you can use it to educate yourself and coach your team into better relationships, better hiring, and team building.  Find out more about Pete Mohr at Simplyfying Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Dani Rabwin is a veterinarian, mentor, and the Founder and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go!  She began mentoring veterinarians when she convinced her practice owner to hire a new graduate and has been mentoring ever since. She turned it into an entreprenurial endevor in 2020 with her first six month mentoring program for young veterinarians.  Ready, Vet, Go!  Dr. Rabwin has a passion for supporting veterinarians and giving them the tools to thrive in their chosen profession.  Find her at Readyvetgo.co 

Dr. Donita McCants is a veterinarian and the founder and CEO of Dr. Donita's Veterinary Concierge Services in Orlando Florida.  Dr. McCants graduated from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015.  She has an interest in internal medicine, surgery, and dermatology and enjoys learning new techniques to treat her patients. Dr. McCants is a devoted mother to her son and also spends her off time competing in body building competitions and giving back to her community.  Find out more about Dr. Donita at askdrdonita.com

Travel can be a great teacher.  It pulls you out of your comfort zone and challenges you to change. It does not have to be a long or expensive trip it just needs to be done with an open mind and a willingness to learn from all the experiences that leaving your home brings. Send me your travel stories, photos, and lessons that you have learned if you want to share on a future podcast. jacappeldvm@gmail.com

This is the second and final podcast swap episode with Dr. Steve Oehley a veterinarian and podcast host of The Next Step Vet Podcast.  On this episode Steve discusses one simple step to figure out our career strengths with his guests, Jim Collison and Saurav Atri. Enjoy!

In the last episode of The Veterinary Life Coach Podcast, Julie interviewed Dr. Steve Oehley host of The Next Step Vet Podcast.  Dr. Oehley is a veterinarian and podcaster from New Zeeland. He works to help veterinarians that are struggling with making changes to their career.  This week Julie shares an episode of Dr. Oehley's podcast about reframing your approach to your career.  Find more of Steve's episodes at The Next Step Vet Podcast.

Dr. Steve Oehley is a veterinarian in New Zealand, a career coach and the host of The Next Step  Vet Podcast.  Dr. Oehley has a deep passion for the veterinary industry and a strong desire to support fellow veterinarians.  His mission is to help vets achieve their dream career by leveraging their unique skills and interests to craft their ideal career path.  Find out more about Steve on LinkedIn or listen to his podcast Next Step Vet Podcast. Look for more episodes from Steve in the next few weeks as Julie does a Pod Swap with Steve and offers his podcast here.

Danielle Thienel is a Certified Life Coach, author and speaker.  She had an advanced certification in Faith based coaching.  She is the host of The Peaceful Mind Podcast and the CEO of Danielle Thienel Coaching where she teaches catholic moms to balance their lives and accomplish their goals. Find Danielle at Danielle Thienel Coaching

Michael D. Levitt is the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network, a media firm dedicated to addressing burnout and improving workplace culture.  He is a certified NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Therapist, and hosts the popular Breakfast Leadership Network Podcast. Michael has authored books on burnout prevention and has experience in leadership, coaching, and personal development.

Learn more about Michael at breakfastleadership.com

Dr. Cindy Trice is a multi-state licensed relief veterinarian with over 18 years of experience.  She is the Founder of Relief Rover, Chief Veterinary Officer at Hound, and the founder and Chief Innovations Officer at Kickit Pajamas.  Dr. Trice is a cancer survivor, speaker, consultant, and one of the newest board members for the North American Veterinary Community.  Learn more about Cindy at ReliefRover.com, Hound, and Kickit Pajamas. 

On this episode of the podcast, Julie talks about judgement of others and self-judgment.   Humans have a tendency to judge other's behavior and this can have a positive effect in keeping us safe from harm or learning something new from us observing other people's actions.  When we become generally negative about others because we are in the habit of judgment, it may turn to self-judgment and feelings of inadequacy.  Learning about yourself and how you judge others will help you be more open to compassion and acceptance.  Letting go of self-judgment will lower your stress and anxiety and help you to love your life again. Contact Julie at: veterinarylifecoach.com, or email -  jacappeldvm@gmail.com

Tom Seeko is the Co-founder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, an experienced finanical advisor, and a Business Financial Guide.  He is a certified exit planner and the co-host of The Smarter Vet Podcast.  Today Tom and Julie explore the world of investing, financial planning, student loan debt, budgets, and much more.   Contact Tom at Florida Veterinary Advisors. 

Charlie Petrizzo is the CEO and Founder of Project 2 Heal, an organization that raises and trains Labrador Retriever puppies for donation to carefully selected service dog organizations. Charlie's life story of surviving two tragic accidents, a major auto accident that resulted in a brain injury, and an electrocution which resulted in burns over two-thirds of his body, lead him to his current passion Project 2 Heal. Charlie is the focus of the 2012 award winning docu-drama "Charlie's Scars".  Learn more about Charlie at Project 2 Heal.

On this week's episode, Julie talks about the anxiety that we all feel sometimes. Anxiety and worry are normal human emotions that we need to protect ourselves from harm.  The trouble occures when they are allowed to take off and control our reasonable brain, so we don't function that way we want to function. There are many tools that we can use to help us notice when anxiety shows up in our body and also tools to help us calm our nervous system. These tools will allow us to control and overcome our worried and anxious mind, feel better, and love our life more fully. Join Julie at veterinarylifecoach.com

Dr. Lennon Foo BVetMed GPCert (SAM) MRCVS is the founder of Amity Veterinary Care. He is a veterinary surgeon, business owner, speaker, and author of the books, "Is my Vet for Real?" and "Natural Power" and has a new book out called, "Vet for LIfe".  Dr. Foo founded Amity Vets whose core purpose is empowering you through education.  Find out more about Dr. Foo by going to Amity Vets, or his website www.drlennonfoo.com.

Meagan is a Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP). She has been a consultant with Student Loan Planner since 2019, consulting with nearly 2400 people, advising on over $380 million of student loan debt. Since starting with Student Loan Planner Meagan has written many articles, including on topics such as student loan repayment stratagies, student loan debt loopholes, technicalities of the federal student loan system, PSLF, and taxable loan forgiveness. Today Julie and Meagan talk about all aspects of student loan repayment and financial planning. Contact Meagan at Student Loan Planner.

Today on the podcast I would like to welcome all the new veterinarians and veterinary technicians to our wonderful profession.  May was graduation month, and I loved watching you  celebrate your accomplishments on social media with your families and friends.  This profession is not without challenges, but you will have a beautiful life if you care for yourself and your family first, and work for your clients and patients to the best of your ability.  You will be rewarded with an interesting, challenging, diverse, entertaining, and joyful life.  Join me today where I give you a few pieces of advice for your life in veterinary medicine. veterinarylifecoach.com

Dr. Cheryl Good is a small animal practitioner and Chief Veterinary Officer at Dearborn Family Pet Care in Dearborn Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She was the medical director for the local animal shelter run by Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit for 25 years.  Dr. Good was a member of the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Board of Directors for seven years and served as their president in 2019. She is a founding member of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association and the Chief Veterinary Officer of The Bridge Club. Dr. Good is a member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee and serves as a mentor with the MentorVet community. Find Dr. Good on Linkedin or by email cgood@vetcor.com

Susan Carney is the Well-being Manager at Suveto and a Human Resources Professional with over twenty-five years of experience in health insurance and related fields.  On today's podcast Susan talks about Mental Health Awareness Month, and how veterinary professionals can work towards balancing the challenges encountered in veterinary medicine. Susan offers insights and  strategies to recognize stress in yourself and others in your practice. Her aim is to improve well-being literacy and increase stress awareness.  She discusses how to address signs of stress in your practice, and how to reach out for help for yourself and those around you.  Susan also talks about Suveto (Supporting Vet Ownership) - a unique model for veterinariary professionals. Find Susan at Suveto.com

Dr. Rick LeCouteur is a veterinarian, author, and conservation photographer.  His journey has evolved beyond clinics and teaching as a veterinary neurologist, to the enchanting realm of children's literature, including his latest book, "Nasty Names are Hurtful: An Australian White Ibis in the City".   He is working on a new book, for adults, about his time as a young veterinarian and his internship experiences with the real life author James Herriott (Alfred Wight) and his partner Siegfried Farnon (Donald Sinclair). 

To see his photography and learn more about his books visit ricklecouteur.com 

For coaching or suggestions for the podcast contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

On this epidsode of the podcast Julie talks about the book, Today Matters! - Twelve Daily Practices To Guarantee Tomorrow's Success.  John Maxwell wrote this book almost twenty years ago but the priciples apply to our lives today.  Success comes from small consistant  decisions and prioroties, practiced daily.  John says, "Successful people make right decisions early and manage those decisions daily." Daily disciplines may include, attitude, priorities, commitment, finances, faith, family, relationships, values, and growth.  Make a list that speaks to you, then plan small steps to practice them each day to produce results.  veterinarylifecoach.com. 

Dr. Monica Tarantino is an MBA, veterinarian, and co-founder of The Senior and Geriatric Dog Veterinary Society and Vets on the Rise. She is also the founder of Senior Dog Revolution where she promotes senior dog health issues on her podcast, blog, and other social media outlets. Dr. Tarantino is the co-founder of Pet Loss Community which is a support group for pet parents dealing with grief.  Dr. Tarantino is a business woman and entrepreneur and she has wonderful experiences and advice to share with the veterinary and pet communities.  She has co-authored two books for new veterinarians, New Vet Jump Start Guide. Find out more about Dr. Tarantino at seniordogvets.com.

Dr. Zach Mills is the Head Veterinarian and Vice President of Medical Performance at The Vets. He is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve (USAR). Dr. Mills has had a varied career, ranging from epidemiology, biosecurity, private practice, military service in Baghdad, leading health pharmaceutical companies, and now his current position at The Vets. Dr. Mills and The Vets is working to support the reimationation of traditional veterinary medicine by offering in home pet care to support veterinarians, clients, and pets with their unique practice model. 

Dr. Michael Bugg is a full-time real estate investor and a veterinarian based in Canada. He has a new book out called "You're Gonna Get Peed On! - How Veterinarians Can Keep Thier Dreem Jobs From Becoming a Nightmare While Working Less and Earning More." He co-hosts the "Veterinary Project Podcast".  www.michaelbugg.com

What does it mean to be more resilient? It means springing back or rebounding.  Returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched.  Veterinary medicine often stretches or compresses us and we need to develop some skills so we don't break.  Resilience is a skill that you can work to develop and improve like any other tool in your self-develpoment tool box. Today we talk about why resilience is important and steps that we can take to improve in this area.   If you have questions or need coaching contact me at veterinarylifecoach.com

Tyler Horsley is the founder and CEO of Nuclear Networking.com. He is also an investor,  business growth advisor, speaker, and philanthropist.  On this episode Tyler teaches us about growing your business to sell, improving your hospital culture, and balancing business success with family life. Contact Tyler at NuclearNetworking.com

Paige Allen is the Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Recruitment Veterinary Nursing Program, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She holds an AAS in Veterinary Technology from National College, a BSBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, and an MS in Educational Technology at Purdue University.  Paige is an active member of the NAVTA and is the Past President of the NAVC. Find Paige on Linkedin

Dr. Jessica Moore-Jones is a veterinarian, MBA, and the director of Unleashed Coaching and Consulting.  Jessica has a unique perspective on veterinary careers and is a coach and mentor for those struggling in veterinary medicine.  On today's podcast we discuss career paths, wellness, and how to shift our thinking to avoid taking on client emotions.  Find out more about Jessica at Unleashed Coaching and Consulting. 

Dr. Susan Sayles is the owner and CEO of Brooklyn Road Veterinary Clinic.  She is also past president of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and a wonderful leader and veterinarian.  Sue leads with strength and kindness and has grown her one doctor practice into a thriving practice, in a new facility, with over 25 team members.  Today Sue and Julie talk about how to set and maintain healthy boundaries for work and home.  

Most of us struggle with organizing because we have so many thoughts in our heads and so many ideas of what we need to do.  There are people that depend on us to get things done at work and at home.  This can be overwhelming and when we feel overwhelmed, we do nothing. We need to learn to sort our thoughts into, "true and useful" or "untrue and distracting".  Once we start to organize our mind, it frees us up to start taking action towards the things that we want to do and the goals that we have for ourselves and our lives.  Join me to get more organized and send me an email to let me know what you accomplished. jacappeldvm@gmail.com. 

On this episode of the podcast we discuss authenticity.  In our veterinary world we are expected to show up in a variety of ways every day.  We are leaders, friends, mentors, grief counselors, and decision makers.  We are not often encouraged to get in touch with our own emotions and needs.  Let's talk about how to begin to learn about ourselves and speak up for our wants and needs in an authentic way.

Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

Dr. Aaron Massecar is the Executive Director of the Veterinary Innovation Council. He has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Guelph and is a wonderful speaker and author of one book and co-author of another, seven journal articles, and eight book reviews.  He has presented at seventeen international conferences and nine public and professional conferences.  On this episode of the podcast Dr. Massecar talks about habits - why we develope habits and how we can break bad habits and replace them with better, healthier habits.  

Dr. Samantha Morici is the Head of Veterinary Services at Koala Health, an online pet pharmacy start-up working to improve the healthcare experience for veterinarians, clients, and pets alike.  Dr. Morici is a fearless industry disrupter and devout veterinary representative, who has held leadership roles within the AVMA, International Veterinary Students' Association, World Small Animal Veterinary Association, and the World Veterinary Association. She has represented the profession far and wide, including at the United Nations General Assembly.  She is truly a global veterinarian with first hand experience practicing vetrinary medicine in two different languages and on six different continents.  In her spare time, Dr. Morici enjoys swapping in the scientific literature for a good book, traveling, hiking, and exploring new parks and cafe's with her Labrador Retriever, Luca. 

Katie Brooks LVT, CVPM is the CEO of CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets and co-founder and CEO of Partner Veterinary - Emergency and Speciality Center. Katie has a mission to heal pets and support people.  Katie has a passion for creating exeptional work environments where employees have the opportunity for personal development.  Katie is a writer, speaker, and consultant who assists the leadership of organizations to exceed their goals in leadreship, teambulding, business development, and strategic planning. Find Katie at  Partner Veterinary.