The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Hi, I am Dr. Julie Cappel, and I coach veterinarians and others that work in the veterinary field. I am The Veterinary Life Coach®. As a working small animal veterinarian and certified life and weight loss coach, I have a unique perspective on all things Veterinary medicine. My podcast will bring insight and tools for busy veterinarians to improve every aspect of their lives. I talk about stress, overwhelm, compassion fatigue, client issues, relationships, time management, leadership, team building, practice management, and family life. If you are looking for help creating a balance between your work and your life - this is the best podcast. Learn more at www.veterinarylifecoach.com
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Episode #278 - Veterinary Ventures CE with Dr. Megan McCorkel and Dr. Kelsey Gapstur
05/01/2024
Episode #278 - Veterinary Ventures CE with Dr. Megan McCorkel and Dr. Kelsey Gapstur
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, Colorado. They bonded in veterinary school over their love of travel and adventure so they collaborated to found Veterinary Ventures CE. Veterinary Ventures CE is a program that offeres family friendly travel, designed to help the busy veterinarian get the most experiences while gathering required CE hours and creating new relationships with other veterinarians and their families from all over the world. Learn more about Kelsey and Megan at Learn more about Julie at
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Episode #277 - Increasing Your Feelings of Self-Worth
04/24/2024
Episode #277 - Increasing Your Feelings of Self-Worth
On this episode of the podcast Julie talks about why we suffer from feelings of low self-worth and how we can embrace our inherent, God given worthiness. We are all born with worthiness and a unique set of talents, relationships, motivations, and emotions. Our life and our relationships as children shape our self-image giving us core negative beliefs. We need to understand our negative beliefs and begin to change them to understand our past and change our future. Want coaching? Contact Julie at Look for
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Episode #276 - An Interview with Veterinarian and Life Coach Dr.Amy Grimm
04/17/2024
Episode #276 - An Interview with Veterinarian and Life Coach Dr.Amy Grimm
Dr. Amy Grimm is a veterinarian and a Certified Life Coach. She is nervous system informed and the founder of DaringDVM.com. Today on the podcast Amy and Julie talk about the unique challenges that veterinarians face navigating an intense career while also caring for ourselves as unique human beings. Mental health is as important to a successful career as knowledge, money, or position. It all starts with self-care, self-development, and opening your mind up to possibilities. Life Coaching and Therapy are integral in helping us navigate challenges and get to the life of our dreams. "Life Coaching is Magical" Find out more about Dr. Amy Grimm at Contact Julie at
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Episode #275 - Self-Care with Dr. Lennon Foo
04/10/2024
Episode #275 - Self-Care with Dr. Lennon Foo
Dr. Lennon Foo 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, "Vet For Life". Today on the podcast Lennon and Julie discuss the importance of caring for yourself as a veterinary professional and well-rounded human being. Julie and Lennon discuss tips and tricks that they recommend for setting boundaries, handling stress, and thinking differently about veterinary medicine. Learn more about Dr. Lennon Foo at Learn more about Julie at Find Dr. Foo's book, Find Dr. Cappel's book,
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Episode #274 - Excellent Communication with Dr. Lennon Foo
04/03/2024
Episode #274 - Excellent Communication with Dr. Lennon Foo
Dr. Lennon Foo, BVetMed, GPCert (SAM) MRCS, is the founder of Amity Veterinary Care. He is a veterinary surgeon, speaker, and author of three books, "Is My Vet For Real?", "Natural Power", and his newest book, "Vet for Life". Today Lennon and Julie discuss how to improve your communication with clients and team members to create better understanding and relationships. Your approach to communication with clients will help you to better understand their needs, serve them, reduce conflict, and provide better care for their pets (your patients). With better communication you will love your career again. Learn more about Dr. Lennon Foo at Contact Dr. Cappel at
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Episode #273 - Holistic Veterinary Care with Dr. Jody Bearman
03/27/2024
Episode #273 - Holistic Veterinary Care with Dr. Jody Bearman
Jody Bearman DVM, CVH, CVA, CVCH, CVSMT is a veterinarian and the owner of AnShen Holistic Veterinary Care. She is a diplomat of Classical Homepathy and Veterinary Spinal Manipulation. Jody is a graduate of the Pitcairn Institute for Veterinary Homeopathy and is a Certified Veterinary Homeopath. She is a diplomate of classical homeopathy and certified classical homeopath. Dr. Bearman has spoken at the Joint American Homeopathic Conference for the last three years. She has also published homeopathic and educational cases on Chinese medicine in the Integrative Veterinary Care Journal, and in the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy Journal. Today Julie and Jody talk about Jody's veterinary journey from mixed animal practice, to small animal and exotic practice, to owning her own holistic practice in veterinary acupuncture, herbal medicine, and veterinary spinal manipulation. To learn more about Dr. Bearman visit her website, To contact Julie go to
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Episode #272 - Create Your Life Vision with Possibility Thinking
03/20/2024
Episode #272 - Create Your Life Vision with Possibility Thinking
On this podcast Julie talks about creating a vision for your life by opening yourself up to possibility thinking. Our brain is naturally wired to think negatively and if we allow that negativity bias to run us, we will fear change and ultimately limit our success. In order to dream and live a full life, we must overcome our limited thinking and open up to possibilities by thinking differently. Today Julie covers why we want to embrace possibilities and how we can begin to live without fear of failure. Learn more and schedule coaching at Contact Julie for questions at Buy Julie's Book on
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Episode #271 - An Interview with Dr. Aleksandra Ascione - Veterinaryfair
03/13/2024
Episode #271 - An Interview with Dr. Aleksandra Ascione - Veterinaryfair
Dr. Aleksandra Ascione is a licensed veterinarian in Poland and currently non-licensed in the United States. She is a talented content creator on Instagram as veterinaryfair. She is a canditate for ECFVG (Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates). On today's podcast Aleksandra and Julie discuss the NAVLE, foreign veterinarians, and the struggles that come with veterinary school and the path to U.S. licensure. Aleksandra also explains how she became a social media star in Poland and brought her unique veterinary humor to the United States as veterinaryfair. Contact Dr. Ascione on Instagram . Contact Dr. Cappel at
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Episode #270 - An Interview with Dr. Sharon French
03/06/2024
Episode #270 - An Interview with Dr. Sharon French
Dr. Sharon French is the founder and CEO of Vet Availability.com. She is a fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry and has worked in veterinary dentistry and a critical care facility for 23 years. She is passionate about caring for patients with dental emergiencies and giving back to her beloved profession. Her "give back project" strives to assist pet owners in finding veterinary care and also helps the veterinary staff by reducing stress and time required to find overnight care for their patients. Learn more about and join Dr. French's project at . Contact Dr. Cappel at
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Episode #269 - Healthy Eating and Wellness with Jill Moellering
02/28/2024
Episode #269 - Healthy Eating and Wellness with Jill Moellering
Jill Moellering is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and the founder of Wholebeanwellness.com. Jill is anti-diet because diets do not work. Today on the podcast Jill and Julie talk about the relationship between stress and our attitude around food. Jill teaches us that most of us get dieting wrong, and working on our mental health translates into better physical health. Jill talks about the individual, and the direct effect our food choices have on how our body feels and functions. Find out more about Jill at . Reach Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com
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Episode #268 - Mindfulness For Busy People
02/21/2024
Episode #268 - Mindfulness For Busy People
Mindfulness is an essential practice that can bring a sense of calm and clarity to even the busiest schedules. By taking just a few minutes each day to focus and tune into the present moment, you can cultiate greater presence and reduce stress, even in the midst of hectic day. With some simple steps and prioritizing your mental health you can integrate mindfulness into your daily routine and benefit from the feelings that come from this powerful practice. Get coaching and share your experiences with Julie at , or
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Episode #267 - Get Organized with Professional Organizer and Author, Connie Ellefson
02/14/2024
Episode #267 - Get Organized with Professional Organizer and Author, Connie Ellefson
Connie Ellefson is an engineer, professional organizer, speaker and the author of several books. Her most recent book is called, "Clear the Space Feel the Rush". Connie helps people release their creativity and energy by letting go of unnecessary clutter. Whether physical, mental, or possessional, clutter takes up space in our psyches and calendars that could be put to more productive, creative, and fun use. Find out more about Connie at
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Episode #266 - Increasing Your Productivity with Mark Struczewski
02/07/2024
Episode #266 - Increasing Your Productivity with Mark Struczewski
Mark Struczewski is a productivity coach based in Houston, Texas and the host of The Mister Productivity Podcast (TM). Mark teaches people to be more productive in their personal and professional lives in order to overcome their overwhelming feelings. On this episode Mark teaches us ways to become more grounded, increase self-care, and become calmer in order to create more balance. Mark is dedicated to guiding people to overcome distractions, prioritize tasks effectivly, and provide his listeners with practical insites to improve their lives. Find out more about Mark and listen to his podcast at . Contact Julie at
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Episode #265 - The Pursuit of Joy
01/31/2024
Episode #265 - The Pursuit of Joy
On this episode of the podcast Julie talks about bringing more joy into your life. We spend much of our time worried or stressed about our work, our goals, and minor upsets throughout our day. We spend very little time thinking about joy and experiencing the delight that comes from staying in the moment. Today we will learn that joyful people live longer and happier lives. There are some practical things that we can do to add more joy and we will discuss them here. Contact Julie at Buy Get a introductory life coaching session at
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Episode #264 - Picking Yourself Back Up
01/24/2024
Episode #264 - Picking Yourself Back Up
On this episode of the podcast Julie talks about picking yourself back up after a failure. In order to accomplish anything important or challenging in your life you will experience failure. Failing does not mean that you are a failure, it just means that you have experienced a setback, or a lesson, on your way to success. There are many negative emotions that come after a setback that we must learn to experience without fear. Our brain has a natural tendency to avoid hard things so we must develop resiliency to press on. You will find that every successful person has experienced many opportunities to fail and pick themselves back up. Reach out for coaching at
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Episode #263 - Things to Consider When Negotiating Your Salary with Dr. Lennon Foo
01/17/2024
Episode #263 - Things to Consider When Negotiating Your Salary with Dr. Lennon Foo
Dr. Lennon Foo 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?", "Natural Power", and his latest book, "Vet for Life". On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Foo and Dr. Cappel discuss things you must consider when you are negotiating for a salary increase. As a business owner, Lennon has experience in all areas of hospital finance and gives us an inside look into the way your boss thinks, and what you can do to make a strong case for yourself and your salary increase. Learn more about Dr. Foo at
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Episode #262 - Tips on Interviewing for Your First Job with Dr. Lennon Foo
01/12/2024
Episode #262 - Tips on Interviewing for Your First Job with Dr. Lennon Foo
Dr. Lennon Foo 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?", "Natural Power", and his new book, "Vet For Life". Dr. Foo and Dr. Cappel have years of experience interviewing and hiring veterinarians. They share great advice on how to make the most of your interview, how to get the salary that you desire, and how to be sure that the hospital you choose is the right fit for you. This discussion is valuable for anyone looking to change jobs in the veterinary field. Find out more about Dr. Foo at Find
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Episode #261 - New Year's Resolutions without Anxiety
01/10/2024
Episode #261 - New Year's Resolutions without Anxiety
As a New Year begins, many of us set goals and make resolutions to improve our lives. We think this process will make this year better, or happier, than our last. New Year's resolutions often do not work because we try to make very big changes overnight. When we set goals or make resolutions and fail, we add to our anxiety. As a veterinarians and perfectionists, we tend to be over achievers and we may even use goal setting (and taking on too many tasks) to avoid feeling our negative emotions such as anxiety. On this podcast we talk about using resolutions and goals to increase our skills and experiences, but decrease anxiety. Reach out to Julie at Buy "Love Your Veterinary Life" on Sign up for
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Episode #260 - Reflecting on 2023 to Move Into 2024 With Appreciation
01/03/2024
Episode #260 - Reflecting on 2023 to Move Into 2024 With Appreciation
On this episode of the podcast Julie works through questions to ask yourself about 2023 to move you with confidence and gratitude into 2024. In order to train your brain to be more positive you have to look for the lessons and gifts of the past even in the face of challenges. Working to be more grateful is a way to stay present and gain confidence to help you set bigger goals for 2024 and beyond. Join Julie as she answers these questions with you to ready us all for the year ahead. Contact Julie at Order Julie's new book, Email Julie with questions or comments at
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Episode #259 - An Interview with Debbie Boone, CVPM - Veterinary Hospitality
12/27/2023
Episode #259 - An Interview with Debbie Boone, CVPM - Veterinary Hospitality
Debbie Boone is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager with a BS in Animal Science. Debbie is a Veterinary Business Consultant, is Fear Free Certified, and has served on the board of directors and is the current past-president for VetPartners. She is a talented speaker and has a new book out called "Hospitality in Healthcare". Today Debbie and Julie talk about the unique challenges that veterinarians face working with clients, and how they can better care for themselves and their teams. Hospitality is not only about the clients, but about setting boundaries for veterinarians, and understanding what we can do to change the profession so we can love Veterinary Medicine again. Learn more about Debbie at Find Dr. Julie Cappel at Buy Julie's New Book! Try Veterinary Life Coaching with a Sign Up for - Julie's Free weekly words of inspiration.
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Episode #258 - An Interview with Dr. Matthew Hynes
12/20/2023
Episode #258 - An Interview with Dr. Matthew Hynes
Dr. Matthew Hynes is an emergency medicine veterinarian and the co-owner, director of Advanced Animal Emergency in Clinton Township, Michigan. He is a board member and advisor at A-Paws, a non-profit organization that provides low cost veterinary care for the public. He is currently serving as the vice-president of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and is a former Junior Ranger of the Boy Scounts of America. You can email Dr. Hynes at [email protected]
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Episode #257 - How to Be More Consistent
12/13/2023
Episode #257 - How to Be More Consistent
Did you know that consistency is the key to any accomplishment? It is not about speed or overworking yourself. It is not about talent, willpower, or intellegence. You can do anything if you take small steps consistently over time. Any big goal can, and will, be accomplished by breaking it down into baby steps and taking those steps every day. The magic comes in overcoming your brain's fear and objections to take those small action steps consistently. You have to be willing to feel uncomfortalbe but push forward anyway. Please share with me what you do this week after listening. What habit did you change or goal did you accomplish. Reach out to me at Sign up for free coaching at Get my Wednesday Weekly Words by sharing your email address on my website. Buy my new book,
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Episode #256 - An Interview with Tracy Pleschourt
12/06/2023
Episode #256 - An Interview with Tracy Pleschourt
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 .
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Episode #255 - An Interview with Dr. Jason Balara
11/30/2023
Episode #255 - An Interview with Dr. Jason Balara
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
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Episode #254 - An Interview with Jennifer Schwytzer
11/22/2023
Episode #254 - An Interview with Jennifer Schwytzer
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
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Episode #253 - How to Handle Feeling Overwhelmed
11/15/2023
Episode #253 - How to Handle Feeling Overwhelmed
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. or Be sure to buy my new book, ! It will help you turn your overwhelm back into love for your career.
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Episode #252 - Social Connection
11/08/2023
Episode #252 - Social Connection
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. . Buy my new book! ".
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Episode #251 - Get Hit and Keep Moving - Be Resilient
11/02/2023
Episode #251 - Get Hit and Keep Moving - Be Resilient
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. Get my book, on Amazon! Please leave me a 5 star review! Reach out to me at
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Episode #250 - An Interview with Tricia Montgomery
10/25/2023
Episode #250 - An Interview with Tricia Montgomery
Tricia Montgomery is the Founder and President of 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 or
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Episode #249 - Uncommon Financial Advice with Chris Miles
10/18/2023
Episode #249 - Uncommon Financial Advice with Chris Miles
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
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