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Happy Halloween my little spooky superstar 👻,
As we head into Halloween weekend, I couldn’t resist dropping into your inbox with a little treat.
The Real Monsters Haunting Vet Med
Let’s talk about the real monsters haunting veterinary medicine because they aren’t ghosts or goblins.
They’re thing...
Somewhere between the mountains of Wyoming and the quiet stretches of Utah desert, I realized something I’d forgotten: happiness is simple.
Not easy. Not effortless. But simple.
Living in a camper van, you are stripped down to the basics. What do you really need? What fills your soul? Who
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The Weekly Evolution
Your weekly dose of realness and inspo in Veterinary Medicine
I spent the last few weeks living out of my camper van. It was epic, serene and beautiful. There were slow sunrise coffee dates, wildlife encounters that felt kismet, and the kind of peace you can only find when life ...
This week on The Evolved Vets Podcast, I interviewed hospital owner, Dr. Mike Walker. Founder of Apollo Vet Clinics (Wimberley & Austin), Mike is the definition of “bet on yourself.” He graduated with $160K in debt, $2K in his bank account, and a belief that he could build something different, and h...
Last week on The Evolved Vets Podcast, I sat down with Geoffrey van Zijl a ER veterinary technician of nearly 20 years and creator behind @aintdoingright for one of the most honest, hope-filled conversations I’ve had on perfectionism, recovery, and rebuilding joy in veterinary medicine. Geoffrey’s ...
What’s the difference between a therapist and a coach?
I'm often asked what the difference is between a therapist and a coach. I hire both for different reasons in different seasons of life. I’ll speak from personal experience about who helped me and how.
There are many people and programs who hel...
On Monday we’ll officially enter into a new season: fall. Fall is a time for letting go, inner reflection, and gratitude. We can align with fall's energy by focusing on grounding activities in nature or with loved ones, eating and drinking things that are warmed and spiced, and practicing mindfulnes...
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.
I'm h...
My story from exhaustion and self-sabotage to alignment and abundance.
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 wh
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September is here. Does anyone else feel like this year has FLOWN by?!
There's four months left in 2025. Four months is plenty of time for amazing and transformative experiences to occur. Let's make the most of it.
Also, it's officially #PSL season. Is there anything better than the transition fro...
A few months ago I made a post about this idea and it seemed to resonate. I’ve seen too many doctors step away from practice recently. I became curious why friends and colleagues reached burnout around 5–7 years post-graduation—and either left the field or suffered every shift.
My observations led ...
The Evolved Vets is coming to you weekly now.
You can expect real stories from Bethany with lessons on life well-lived in vet med. Yes, you heard that right—live rich, fulfilling, and enjoyable lives as veterinarians.
But there's real skills I need to learn to get there. It's not taught in vet sch...
