In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of struggle and its impact on our lives. She emphasizes that struggles are a universal experience

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of resistance and how it is often mistaken for procrastination. Resistance occurs when we have a

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise shares about the challenge she encountered when faced with unexpected time off from clinical practice. She explains how busyness

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the positive and negative impacts of community on the lives and careers of veterinary professionals.  Dr. Wise defines

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the importance of having a support system and community in both personal and professional life. She emphasizes the

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise explores the topic of mistakes and how they can hinder our progress if we don’t learn to release them. 

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the importance of recognizing and embracing the things that emotionally and energetically move us.  Dr. Wise shares her

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses six common money lies that keep people stuck.  The first lie is that money creates safety, but it

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses how people respond to unexpected change and shares her own experience of unexpectedly losing a staff member. Dr.

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the role of spirituality in veterinary medicine and the importance of reconnecting with animals to counteract the demands

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise provides a formula for effective reflection.  The formula involves asking three questions, and then considering those questions through the

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses chasing confidence and its impact on our lives.  She shares how many people seek external validation to feel

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise reflects on the importance of staying the course and not giving up, even when faced with challenges.  Dr. Wise

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the difference between choosing and deciding, emphasizing that choosing opens up unlimited possibilities while deciding often limits options. 

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the topic of refusing service to clients who come to veterinary hospitals while under the influence of drugs

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise explores the idea of whether it is possible to change one’s life. She emphasizes the importance of making small

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the importance of prioritizing oneself, particularly in the demanding profession of veterinary medicine.  Dr. Wise emphasizes the significance

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise reflects on her 50th birthday, and encourages self-reflection. She poses the question, “What are you committed to?” and shares

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of life purpose and its relationship to veterinary medicine. Dr. Wise emphasizes the importance of separating

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the fear of negotiation when looking for a new job.  She emphasizes the importance of approaching the job

“Energy vampires” are individuals who drain our energy and affect our emotions. As a veterinary professional, Dr. Cari Wise understands the significant impact anxiety and

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the topic of getting fired as a veterinary professional. Dr. Wise emphasizes that getting fired does not mean

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise shares about her experiences with unexpected events throughout the week. She discusses how unexpected events are a normal part

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the importance of setting boundaries, particularly with oneself. This boundary pertains to where one allows their focus to

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise, discusses the importance of time blocking and intentional focus to increase productivity and reduce overwhelm.  She emphasizes the need

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise emphasizes the importance of continuing to make efforts even when we don’t see immediate results, using a personal story

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise shares about the concept of resistance and its impact on our ability to pursue activities that bring us joy

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the issue of bullying in veterinary organizations. She defines bullying as adverse behavior exhibited by veterinary professionals towards

In the first episode of the Joyful DVM podcast in 2024, Dr. Cari Wise addresses the issue of client shaming by veterinary professionals on social

In the first episode of the Joyful DVM podcast in 2024, Dr. Cari Wise addresses the issue of client shaming by veterinary professionals on social

In this episode, Dr. Wise shares the importance of prioritizing downtime in the veterinary profession. She explains that without regular downtime, individuals become stuck in

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses five important questions to ask oneself before the start of a new year.  These questions are meant to

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the challenges that veterinary professionals face when diagnostic testing comes back negative or normal. She shares a recent

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise explores the concept of avoidance culture and how humans have a tendency to try to control and avoid uncomfortable

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the process of building confidence.  She reflects on her own experience of starting at a new veterinary hospital

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the impact of age in veterinary medicine.  She explores how age can affect the perspectives and assumptions of

In this episode Dr. Wise emphasizes the importance of recognizing that every person involved in veterinary medicine, whether they are professionals or clients, has their

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise explores the impact of our thoughts and words on our lives and careers, explaining that what we focus on,

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise talks about the importance of compassion in the veterinary experience, both for veterinary professionals and clients. She believes that

Time for a gut check… Do you have the life you want? Are you totally satisfied with your life and career? If not… why not?

What’s standing in the way of you having the kind of life and vetmed career experience you want? If you’re like most of us, you

Someone wants the job you have. They want those 3 letters behind their name. DVM, VMD, RVT, LVT, CVT, CPM… They hold close the dream

Trigger Warning… this week on the podcast I tackled some very sensitive topics.  There are some hard truths in veterinary medicine about what we are

I’m wondering… what’s the story you tell about your life as a veterinary professional? What I mean is, what are the first things that come

Do you want to experience job satisfaction, wellbeing and a sustainable work load? No matter what role you hold in Vet Med, it’s very difficult

Our world is a whirlwind of busyness. In VetMed we race from appointment to appointment for hours each day. Other aspects of our lives often

The scope of veterinary practice is continuously expanding. We are always learning more about animals, their physiology, and their medical conditions. We are regularly developing

When a client says, “I read online that…” many of us cringe. Dread and frustration often bubble up. We become defensive and impatient. But why?

Internal conflict in veterinary hospitals is a very common occurrence. In addition to being super-uncomfortable to witness, it also has a very real and negative

Money… It’s an inevitable component of the practice of veterinary medicine, and a potential source of anxiety for everyone involved. As veterinary professionals, many of

When it comes down to it, creating balance in your life is simply math. We all have the same number of hours in a week…

Who are you fighting against? Where is the need to be “right” popping up in your world? In what ways do you sit in judgment

“I just don’t have time.” When was the last time you said that? How often do you use it to justify a decision? Are you

Most of us don’t enjoy being around negative people… … but we don’t recognize we’re one of them ourselves. We want to embrace a positive

When we are unhappy or discontent in veterinary medicine, or any area of our lives, we begin searching for the cause. We then draw conclusions

Hopping from job to job is a common coping mechanism in Vet Med. When we hit the breaking point of discomfort in our current jobs,

Did you know that reacting and responding are actually two different things? Not only that, our emotional experience of any situation depends on which path

Corporate veterinary practice is a common villain of choice for veterinary professionals… especially those who have had a bad experience working for a corporation. The

In Veterinary Medicine, our client interactions often end up in “us against them”… especially when the interaction is emotionally charged or perceived as negative or

“It’s not about you.” That phrase rings true and is very helpful to remember when we are interacting with people or experiencing circumstances that are

When you take a bunch of smart people, enroll them in a professional program, and then tell them that their chosen career puts them at

The decisions we make exclusively from our emotional experience often do not create the results we ultimately want. We make decisions this way because we

Thinking about quitting Vet Med? You aren’t alone. Thoughts of leaving this sh*twshow behind are pretty common for a lot of us. Ya, Really! But,

The veterinary environment can be rough. Mentally. Physically. Emotionally. We often blame the clients, and their behavior, for our experience. But, it doesn’t start there.

How’s your mood? Think back over the last several days, weeks, or even months… How have you been feeling? These may seem like random questions,

How are you choosing your clients? Are you intentionally cultivating the clientele you serve? Or, are you just accepting every potential client who seeks your

Vet Med is an interesting career. Often a Love / Hate relationship. Spectacularly rewarding, and crushingly devastating all at the same time. The events that

Scenario: You’re asked a yes-or-no question. How do you respond? Yes, without hesitating? Awesome! No, without regret? Excellent!  No, with remorse because you really want

How do you think your life should be? For that matter, how do you believe the world should be? We all have our opinions… …

You know what they say about assumptions… It holds true in Vet Med as well. There is a collection of broad-sweeping beliefs that many of

The quality of veterinary clinic culture is directly related to the gap between expectation and reality. The 5 components of culture in veterinary organizations include:

Have you ever been talking to a client and you see them zone out so you switch gears to try to deliver your message a

It’s no surprise we try to measure our success in Vet Med. We are constantly looking for indications that we are doing it right, or

What’s the hardest part of veterinary medicine? Most of us wouldn’t identify getting bitten, being pooped on, learning to take well-positioned radiographs, or figuring out

In this episode I take a look at the UP SIDE of Imposter Syndrome in VetMed. Imposter Syndrome is really a state of believing that

When we try to do everything perfectly, or perfectly planned, we waste a ton of time. What we are really doing is attempting to avoid

We view our lives and the world through a perspective we didn’t intentionally choose for ourselves. We naturally adopt the belief systems shared by those

Are you spiritually curious but hesitant when it comes to traditional religion?  Or maybe you’re very grounded in your traditional religious practices, but wondering about

What might you be missing? The world around us is designed to keep us very busy. When we are busy, we live in a constant

Do you view others through the lens of judgment or evaluation? There is a significant difference. Evaluation keeps us as a neutral party. It allows

How often do you pay attention to what’s right in front of you? For most of us, when we are in our comfort zone, we

Do New Years Resolutions really help you make progress toward your goals?  I don’t think so.  I believe they actually create the totally opposite effect

Bad days don’t just happen to us. We are involved in their creation whether we know it or not.  A string of bad days has

When we experience loss; whether it be a loved one, a pet, a relationship, a job, or anything else, grief follows.  If we allow the

When we live a life of alignment, we are not required to sacrifice our morals, ethics and values.  When we life a life of alignment,

When we recognized feelings of dissatisfaction or resentment, find ourselves questioning the state of our lives, or we feel overwhelmed and lost, there is something

In this episode I had one goal… to create a list of the most important perspectives to keep in mind as you navigate your career

Having a great day in vet med does not require smooth sailing. It doesn’t require clients to be nice, or coworkers to be productive. It

Are you ready to change your life?  Your instinct is to answer yes… but you may be lying to yourself. Your actions and beliefs probably

How are you talking about the dreams you have for yourself and your future? Do they live in phrases such as “Some day I will….”“I wish

What are you spinning about?  Where does your mind land when you’re not busy with work or other life activities?  What happens in the silence? 

Do you know that you can predict your future? You’ve been doing it, even if you haven’t been aware. This is actually good news, because

In this episode I explore Negativity in Veterinary Medicine, and share three components required to eliminate it from our organizations and our personal experiences, once

Imposter Syndrome is a common topic in our profession… one that is creating disastrous consequences in our lives. In today’s episode, I share once again

In this episode I share the Key To Freedom, and explain how most of us are going about it all wrong… and creating unnecessary suffering

If you’re having a hard time experiencing anything other than stress and anxiety in your life and Vet Med career, this episode is for you!

Veterinary Professionals are NOT mentally unstable. This profession does not attract, or create, the crazies!  Entertaining either of those beliefs is not useful… and has

We are taught that if something feels bad, then we shouldn’t pursue it. Although that may make sense in some circumstances, most of the time

By nature, veterinary professionals tend to be very compassionate… at least outwardly so.We also tend to be very judgmental when it comes to ourselves.Despite what

We are greatly influenced in veterinary medicine, and in life, by the people we spend time with. Whether physically, or virtually, the impact is real.