The Weekly Evolution
Your weekly dose of realness and inspo in vet med

September is Suicide Awareness Month. It's something to be mindful of in veterinary medicine because of the high burnout and suicide rates among vets.

While the reasons behind why veterinarians have these higher rates is complex and multi-faceted, it's worth trying different methods to help.

We're hosting a FREE virtual workshop called: The Burnout Reset for Veterinarians. More info below to register.

In case you're new here, The Evolved Vets (TEV) provides Life Coaching for veterinarians. TEV uses a proven method grounded in neuroplasticity and values-based living to help veterinarians live their unique version of a successful life.

Engage with us in this weekly newsletter for musings about a life well-lived in vet med. 

If you want to go deeper, The Evolved Vets 6 month 1:1 coaching starts in October with one spot left. Book an Alignment Call to see if it’s for you.

Becoming Bethany
by Bethany 

I grew up in a small religious town where I was taught to follow the rules, make good grades, be respectful, obedient, and, above all else, to make everyone proud. And let me tell you, that’s exactly what I did. I got into vet school on the first try, rose quickly in emergency medicine, and became a rising star in veterinary leadership. Promotions came fast and I was on the move, relocating five times for the next new role. I became “the one to watch.”

From the outside, it looked like I had made it: the dream job, the accolades, the praise. But on the inside, I was quietly unraveling. My engagement had ended. I was exhausted. And beneath the gold stars and success stories, I was constantly anxious and people-pleasing, staying quiet to keep others happy, suppressing the part of me that was screaming: there has to be more than this.

I had checked every box, except the one that mattered: my own peace, joy and fulfillment.

When I began coaching, my coach named what I couldn’t see: I was living in lack mindset. This led to a life of lack. Lack of time, lack of romantic love, lack of energy. But beneath that was something deeper: self-abandonment and not living according to my values. I had built an entire identity on proving, achieving, and pleasing, at the cost of betraying myself, the little Bethany who wanted fun and joy to overflow in my life. I wanted love and to have a family of my own, but I still had a lot to learn. The truth is I’m grateful for the roles, the opportunities and all my learnings, and now I’m for the clarity of living a balanced life in full alignment, according to my Authentic Values in a role that I adore.

Coaching gave me the courage to choose something different. To stop betraying myself and begin practicing radical self-compassion. I stopped chasing the next box to check and started listening to my soul. I stopped forcing and fighting for things that hurt me and chose the things that flowed naturally with my life. I leaned into coaching, therapy, and self-development. I moved to Austin, chose a home that felt expansive and connected to water, and started building real community through my Sunday Suppers. I set boundaries. I allowed myself to become someone new.

Then came the turning point: a solo trip to Bora Bora. I booked it as an act of radical self-worth and true abundance. Sitting in an overwater bungalow, staring at the clearest blue water I’d ever seen, I realized I didn’t have to wait for anyone or anything to feel whole. I already was. The next day, I matched with my now-partner on Hinge and the alignment was undeniable. The love I had been waiting for arrived the moment I acted out in true faith that I was enough. The key, remain in flow and know that abundance is on its way and the universe will deliver.

Continue reading on our blog Becoming Bethany.

What’s New on the Pod?

One of my recent podcast episodes dives into how our Summer Evolution went. This was an 8-week, guided program that us and our members went through focused on getting back into alignment with our values. In the pod we discuss:

• How alignment often means letting go of what no longer serves us.
• Why ritual has become a powerful part of our growth and reflection.
• Bethany’s leap of faith in herself that ultimately led to what she's been calling in for a while now.
• Anna’s journey into a three-month sabbatical to reset, write, and reconnect with her why.

  Full video linked below.
🎙️Ep.16 Summer Evolution IRL: Alignment, Abundance, and Sabbatical Living

🎧You can also listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts