• Episode #341 - How the Wisdom of Plants Helps Us Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Lead Authentic Lives with Tigrilla Gardenia
    Jul 9 2025

    Tigrilla Gardenia, BM MS is a Nature-inspired Mentor and Certified Life Coach ICF PCC. She empowers multipassionate alternative thinkers to harness their brilliance and overcome self-doubt through deep collaboration with the plant world.

    Combining over 25 years of experience in the arts, technology, communication, and eco-social innovation, Tigrilla merges plant neurobiology, eco-system thinking, community dynamics, and esoteric teachings to help evolve limiting beliefs, unify passions, and help people thrive alongside plant collaborators.

    Tigrilla is also the host of the ReConnect with Plant Wisdom Podcast.

    Learn more about Tigrilla at tigrillagardenia.com

    Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

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    56 mins
  • Episode #340 - How to Work Less Hours and Have a Better Life with Dr. Ruth Mannschreck
    Jul 2 2025

    Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is a dentist, business strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC. She has over thirty years of experience in private dental practice. After a life-altering experience with her daughter's NICU stay, she reimagined her business, reducing her hours while boosting revenue. This shift inspired her to develop a streamlined business model centered on efficient systems, high-performing teams, and thriving company culture. Dr. Ruth helps entrepreneurs build scalable businesses and unlock their full potential, ensuring they get maximum value when the time is right to sell. Her transformative programs are called Business By Design and Prep It To Sell.

    Learn more about Dr. Mannschreck at shorelinestrategies.com

    Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

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    49 mins
  • Episode #339 - Handling Difficult Conversations with Lauren Berlin
    Jun 25 2025

    Lauren 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

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode #338 - Activate Your Potential with Sam Jayanti
    Jun 18 2025

    Sam Jayanti is the founder and CEO of ideamix coaching, a performance coaching company dedicated to empowering professionals to activate their potential and accelerate their success. Under her leadership, ideamix coaching has expanded its services to a diverse range of companies, teams, and individuals offering tailored talent assessments and flexible coaching solutions. Sam's vision and expertise have redefined how organizations and boards invest in their leaders, setting new standards in performance and development.

    Learn more about Sam at ideamix.com

    Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

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    47 mins
  • Episode #337 - Working Through Compassion Fatigue
    Jun 11 2025

    As Veterinarians we sometimes struggle with Compassion Fatigue. Compassion fatigue is not the same as general burnout, though the two often go hand in hand. Burnout stems from overwork, long hours, and chronic stress. Compassion Fatigue, on the other hand, is more emotional and relational. On this podcast let's talk about compassion fatigue and what we can do to begin to work our way out of it and prevent it from damaging our love for our veterinary career.

    Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

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    29 mins
  • Episode #336 - Student Loan Advice with David Aizuss
    Jun 4 2025

    David Aizuss is a seasoned financial professional dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricacies of student loans. With a background as a commercial real estate appraiser David developed a sharp eye for financial nuances and honed his analytical skills.

    As a student loan advisor, David brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. His experience in both commercial real estate and mortage lending uniquely positions him to offer comprehensive insightes into financial planning.

    Learn more about David at studentloanplanner.com

    Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

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    1 hr
  • Episode #335 - Building a Sustainable Career in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Philippa Pavia
    May 28 2025

    Dr. Philippa Pavia is the National Director of Soft Tissue Surgery and Surgical Onchology at Thrive Pet Healthcare. Dr. Pavia is also Thrive's Vice President of Medical Operations in the Central Group and works with senior leadership to cutivate a positve hospital culture, support team growth and development, and insure exceptional medical care and client experience. She holds a degree in English Literature from Yale University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons specializing in small animal surgery.

    Learn more about Dr. Pavia on Linkedin

    Learn more about Thrive Pet HealthCare

    Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

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    51 mins
  • Episode #334 - An Interview with Dr. Mike Chaddock and Dr. Jeff Dizik
    May 21 2025

    Dr. Mike Chaddock and Dr. Jeff Dizik serve with Julie on the board of trustees for Michigan Veterinary Medical Association's Michigan Animal Health Foundation.

    Dr. Mike Chaddock received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University and an Executive Master's Degree in Leadership from Georgetown University. After private practice ownership, he worked for industry, was the State Veterinarian and Director of the Animal Industry Division for the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and was a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science serving in US Senator Mary Landrieu's office.

    Dr. Jeff Dizik received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. He became the owner of Lincoln Park Veterinary Hospital in 1984 after working with Dr. E.R Zingester for a few years. He also owns Affiliated Veterinary Emergency Service - an exclusively emergency and critical care center in the Detroit area.

    The MVMA's Michigan Animal Health Foundation was founded in 1969 and was created to allow those who love animals an opportunity to donate to assist in improving animal health and well-being through tax-exempt contributions. MAHF provides grants to those working on research and educational projects that help animals to have longer, better and healthier lives and advance the practice of medicine.

    To Learn more about the foundation and to donate go to michigananimalhealthfoundation.org

    Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

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    56 mins