Episode #339 - Handling Difficult Conversations with Lauren Berlin
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Release Date: 06/25/2025
Episode #360 - The Healing Bond Between Humans and Horses with Tom Equels
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Sir Thomas Equels MS, JD, is a decorated Vietnam Combat Veteran, civil rights attorney, lifelong horseman, and author of The Horseman's Tale. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and The Purple Heart awards. He currently serves as CEO of AIM Immunotech where he researches treatment for pancreatic cancer. Tom's powerful debut novel explores the healing bond between humans and horses and the journey from trauma to transformation. Drawing on his real-life experiences as both a soldier and a horseman, Tom shares how horses helped him rebuild trust, rediscover peace, and...
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Episode #359 - Let's Talk About Practice Sales with Dr. Sue Sayles
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Dr. Susan Sayles is a veterinarian with 29 years of small animal experience and one year of mixed animal experience. She was a hospital owner for 23 years and is currently the Medical Director of Brooklyn Road Veterinary Clinic. She is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional and holds a certificate in applied positive psychology. She is also a talented speaker with strong leadership, management, and practice culture focus. She is also past president of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and serves on multiple committees for the MVMA. Learn more about Contact Julie at ...
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Episode #358 - Healing and Growth with Nicole Bright
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Nicole Bright is a dedicated mother of two, author, motivational speaker, and a Certified Life Coach that specializes in helping people heal after divorce. She has always harbored a passion for personal growth and started a coaching practice to encourage and uplift women of all ages. Nicole helps people flourish by guiding them toward productive goal-oriented lives. Through her coaching and speaking she helps people put their lives back together. Learn more about Nicole at Contact Julie for coaching or to buy her book at
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Episode #357 - Occupational Wellness with Dr. Sonja Olson
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Dr. Sonja Olson spent 25 years as a small animal and exotic emergency veterinarian and developed a passion for veterinary well-being awareness and healthy coping strategies. This lead her to become a Veterinary Wellness Educator for Blue Pearl where she created initiatives and resources to foster a more compassionate, healthy caregiving community. She currently has her own business, Heart-stroming Wellness, supporting veterinary associates through podcasts, writing, speaking, and collaborating with others like her. Learn more about Dr. Olson at Contact Julie at
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Episode #356 - Leading With More Joy - Dr. Danny Brassell
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
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 Coach...
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Episode #355 - Transitioning to Lap of Love with Dr. Leanne Mathew
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
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 ...
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Episode #354 - Think Big and Drive Towards Your Dreams with Alexandre Contreras
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Alexandre Contreras is a veterinary technician turned entrepreneur and philanthropist - the Founder and President of Innovational Pet Product Division LLC, and PetTrio Charity, Inc. He is a Certified Canine Massage Therapist, and opened DogApy - a canine massage therapy service company. He invented and patented the first every 3-in-1 pet nail clipper called KlipTrio. Learn more about Alexandre at On LinkedIn at Reach Julie at
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Episode #353 - You are Worthy and Enough with Nicolette Nierras
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Nicolette Nierras is the founder of Nic Nierras Wholistic Lifestyle, a coaching platform dedicated to helping individuals achieve balance, success, and inner peace through holistic methods. Nic is also the host of the You're Worthless Podcast, where she invites listeners on an introspective journey of self-worth challenging societal norms, and inspiring transformation. Her mission is to empower individuals to break free from limiting beliefs, emotional obstacles, and unfulfilling careers to create lives of purpose and abundance. Learn more about Nic at Contact Julie for coaching at
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Episode #352 - An Interview with Dr. Cliff Redford - The Worldwide Vet
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Dr. Cliff Redford is a veterinarian, hospital owner, podcaster and world traveler. He spends his time when he is not in the clinic rescuing animals all across the globe. He is a regular guest expert on Canada's #1 daytime talk show, The Morning Show. Dr. Redford graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1998 and 18 months later he purchased Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Markham Ontario, Canada. Learn more about Dr. Redford at Contact Julie at
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Episode #351 - From Hospital Owner to Veterinary Service Consultant with Dr. Lee Pope
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel
Dr. Lee Pope is a seasoned veterinarian with over thirteen years of experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and practice leadership. A graduate of University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, he spent nearly a decade as the owner of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Animal Hospital before serving as Co-medical Director for CareVet's Lawrenceville-Suwanee and Premier Veterinary Hospitals. He now serves as Veterinarian Services Consultant for Revelation Pharma. Dr. Pope talks about his career as a hospital owner and his transition to Service Consultant. Learn more about Dr....
info_outlineLauren Berlin is a Parent Success Catalyst, Certified Coach, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and Educational Psychologist with over twenty years of experience helping families thrive. Lauren is a go-to resource for parents seeking practical science-backed strategies such as mindful parenting, effective communication, and stress management. Today Lauren and Julie discuss how to have difficult conversations, resolve conflict, and handle client problems with grace and clarity.
Learn more about Lauren laurenberlincoaching.com
Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com