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A survey conducted by Moneypenny determine Americans’ opinions on their careers revealed that only seven per cent of respondents were in their dream job. This meant that 93 per cent haven’t yet found their dream job, and are working in jobs that don’t wholly interest them.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Brad Bizjack, a high performance coach and personal development expert. Brad talks about elevating mindsets, careers, and even relationships.
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Did you know that there are more than 22 million single moms in America today? Or that they are currently raising more than 25 million of America’s youth?
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Dr. Angela Hoffman and learn about her journey from stay-at-home mother of four to vet school graduate.
From going to vet school as a single mom with four kids, to opening her first practice, Dr. Angela shares her experiences and teaches us how it is never too late to live your dream.
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On this show, the other Dr. Jessica Turner is our guest. Veterinarian, Dr. Jessica Turner, worked for years first as an emergency vet and then as a GP. After years of balancing a career and mom life, she experienced burnout and was later diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. The disease causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints.
When faced with the possibly of long term steroid treatment and potentially ending up in a wheel chair, Dr. Jessica turned to holistic medicine to find answers. Now she's on the road to recovery and has become a passionate advocate for holistic medicine.
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According to Psychology Today, perfectionism is a trait that makes life an endless report card on accomplishments or looks. When healthy, it can be self-motivating and drive you to overcome adversity and achieve success. When unhealthy, it can be a fast and enduring track to unhappiness.
What makes extreme perfectionism so toxic is that while those in its grip desire success, they are most focused on avoiding failure, resulting in a negative orientation. They don’t believe in unconditional love, expecting others’ affection and approval to be dependent on a flawless performance.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we are joined by Ellie Fuentes who tells us how we can overcome perfectionism. Ellie is a private practice therapist at Clinical Insights in New Jersey. She holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counsel and a Licensed Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I hope you are humming that song now because my brain can’t help but fill in “with kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer!”
On a serious note, I do believe it is the most wonderful time of the year but sometimes I find myself struggling to go along with the rest of this song and be of good cheer. Instead of slowing down and enjoying the magic that comes with the season, I find myself going at a pace that isn’t sustainable. Then in the blink of an eye, the holidays are over and I am left wondering if I was even present for any of it. I somehow chose to focus on the things that didn’t really matter and missed out on the ones that did.
Can you relate? Maybe it’s because you are drowning in your already overflowing “to-do” list or the mere thought of how much money it’s going to take to make the holidays a reality. Or maybe you are approaching the first holiday season without a loved one or better yet, the first where you are focused on remaining sober in a sea of festive spirits. Whatever you are facing this holiday season, I got you covered with the “Living Well Holiday Special”!
Inside, you will find everything from healthier recipes to fun gift ideas to insight into being in charge of your finances instead of it being in charge of you. My hope is that this book along with the featured podcasts will leave you not only excited about the holidays but prepared to enjoy them as you should!
From my family to yours - Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
With so much love,
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Dr. Jessica Turner
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Dr. Sonya Brouillette, a veterinarian and homeschool mom. She is also is one of the leaders of the Christian Veterinary Moms group on Facebook. She talks about her life, how things don't always turn out the way you expect them to and why it is important to count your blessings.
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Dr. Pam Hale, a hands on veterinary practice executive with a proven track record for achieving business growth and profitability and also a woman who enjoys coaching/mentoring, inspiring and building successful and cohesive teams with the ability to achieve desired outcomes.
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People who have healthy relationships are more likely to feel happier and satisfied with their lives. They are less likely to have physical and mental health problems. Healthy relationships can also increase your sense of worth and belonging and help you feel less alone.
On this episode we meet relationship expert, Ellie Fuentes. Ellie is a private practice therapist at Clinical Insights in New Jersey. She holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counsel and a Licensed Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey.
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On this episode we meet Dr. Renee Wellenstein. Dr. Renee is a double board certified doctor who has been working with women for over 20 years and due to her own personal health challenges, she stepped outside the box of conventional medicine to take a radically different approach to heal herself from the deep depths of burnout.
About a decade ago, Dr. Renee was living what she thought was her dream life; she was an extremely busy Ob/Gyn, married to a doctor, with toddler twins and had moved to a quaint, quiet town in the country.
One day in May 2012, Dr. Renee fell off of her horse during a riding lesson and broke her back. She not only struggled with severe back pain, but with fatigue and the inability to focus. Her doctor diagnosed her with depression, but her symptoms did not improve after trying two different antidepressants.
Two years after her injury, Dr. Renee was still struggling with unexplained symptoms. After exhausting all of her options in the conventional healthcare system, she was put in contact with a doctor who was an “anti-aging” practitioner. She finally received the appropriate diagnosis, her symptoms resolved and she got back on her feet and joined the world of functional medicine.
In 2019, Dr. Renee started Kaspira Elite Health Consulting, LLC. Throughout her journey she has certainly faced her fair share of obstacles and has mastered the art of leaping into transitions with each pivot. Now Dr. Renee empowers women to take control of their health, jumpstart their energy, improve their confidence, and reignite their libido!
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the incredible Betsy Banks Saul.
Not many people can say they found homes for over 30 million animals. But Betsy Banks Saul can! All throughout her professional life, Betsy has dedicated herself to pet adoption, rescue, and animal welfare causes, including being the co-founder of Petfinder- the world’s #1 pet site.
Now her mission has shifted from “How to get pets out of shelters” to “How to keep pets with their families.” That's why she's giving veterinary practices away in areas in need, starting with 4 practices in Reno, Nevada. Listen in and find out how you can help Betsy make an impact and find your happy place in life!
Learn more about these practices and more: https://www.healhousecall.com/franchise/
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner, we meet vterinary mom of two, Dr. Tara McCarthy. Dr. Tara spent most of her career working in a mixed animal practice. She is obsessed with healthy living and that's why she owns a CrossFit gym and an online health and wellness business. Her particular passion is helping working moms, like herself, who often struggle to find time to take care of themselves.
She recently just left practice life and has joined the team at Galaxy Vets as their Head of Community Engagement. She is aligned with their mission to give veterinary medicine back to veterinarians and is excited to help this amazing profession from a new angle. Tara is focused on attracting like-minded people that want to change the course of the veterinary industry and live a life of passion and fulfillment. She also joins Galaxy Vet's commitment to changing the veterinary oath to ensure that veterinarians prioritize their own health.
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the amazing Dr. Anna Katogiritis, a Greek veterinarian who's a tireless advocate for animals around the world. Dr. Anna talks about her passion to make a positive impact by traveling the world promoting animal welfare.
Learn more about Dr. Anna here: https://doctorannak.com
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, our guest is Dr. Joseph Hahn, from Merck Animal Health. Dr. Joseph talks about the results from the most recent veterinary wellness study.
From hospital directors and practice owners, to veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and administrative staff, the latest wellbeing study- conducted by AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Merck Animal Healthand Brakke Consulting revealed the main barriers impacting those who practice veterinary medicine are the shortage of qualified staff and the fact that not all clinic or hospital employees have access to the same mental health tools as veterinarians.
👉While 92% of respondents rated increased stress as one of their top mental health challenges, 88% cited student debt and concerns about the risk of suicide as leading stressors for veterinarians.
👉More than 90% of respondents reported that the shortage of qualified veterinary staff has been one of the biggest concerns.
👉The percentage of veterinarians with serious psychological distress has increased to 9.7% in 2021 as measured by the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, compared to 6.4% in 2019, due in large part to the ongoing pandemic.
👉Among staff, the prevalence of serious psychological distress was nearly twice as high (18.1%). In addition, half of staff respondents (49.6%) and approximately one-third (30.5%) of veterinarians reported high levels of burnout.
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the incredible Dr. Julie Buzby. As an integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie seeks to blend the best of Western medicine, alternative therapies, and creative tools for maximum wellness in her patients. Dr. Julie talks about the importance of living your life to the fullest by living an intentional life. Intentional living is any lifestyle based on an individual or group's conscious attempts to live according to their values and beliefs.
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Dr. Sonja Olson who is a Wellness Educator for the BluePearl Health & Well-being Team. She works alongside veterinary social workers to create and train on well-being concepts and initiatives as well as foster conversations that promote a more compassionate, healthy community and culture. She talks about the problems facing the profession these days and her new book, A Call to Life.
A Call to Life aims to help veterinary caregivers increase self-efficacy, decrease unnecessary suffering, and increase sustainability in their mission to support animal health around the world. The veterinary profession is powered by dedicated, bright, and selfless individuals. Unfortunately, the long-standing and dysfunctional culture in classrooms and practices around the world expects veterinary caregivers to be ready to sacrifice everything – their time, their health, their personal lives – in the name of being deemed qualified and ‘worthy.’
Check out Dr. Sonja's new book: https://www.routledge.com/Creating-Wellbeing-and-Building-Resilience-in-the-Veterinary-Profession/Olson/p/book/9780367418793
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Most of us are familiar with goal setting. We vow to lose weight or get a new raise at work. Many times, however, we are so busy chasing these smaller goals that we fail to look at the big picture. Life goals are the big goals in life. The goals that define who we want to be as people and what we want out of our lives.
Having life goals can change who you are as a person. When you know more about what you want out of your life, it helps you make small shifts in what you do each day, so you can get closer to that goal one step at a time.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, influencer and veterinary surgeon, Dr. Courtney Campbell, talks about the importance making healthy lifestyle choices for 2022 and beyond.
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Getting sober can be the best thing you can ever do for you life. Besides being healthier, there are many other benefits sobriety can bring. On this episode of Living Well, we meet Kimberly Parham, a mother of two who is celebrating three years of sobriety. Kimberly tells her story in hopes it can inspire others to become sober and overcome the stigma of alcoholism.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I hope you are humming that song now because my brain can’t help but fill in “with kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer!”
On a serious note, I do believe it is the most wonderful time of the year but sometimes I find myself struggling to go along with the rest of this song and be of good cheer. Instead of slowing down and enjoying the magic that comes with the season, I find myself going at a pace that isn’t sustainable. Then in the blink of an eye, the holidays are over and I am left wondering if I was even present for any of it. I somehow chose to focus on the things that didn’t really matter and missed out on the ones that did.
Can you relate? Maybe it’s because you are drowning in your already overflowing “to-do” list or the mere thought of how much money it’s going to take to make the holidays a reality. Or maybe you are approaching the first holiday season without a loved one or better yet, the first where you are focused on remaining sober in a sea of festive spirits. Whatever you are facing this holiday season, I got you covered with the “Living Well Holiday Special”!
Inside, you will find everything from healthier recipes to fun gift ideas to insight into being in charge of your finances instead of it being in charge of you. My hope is that this book along with the featured podcasts will leave you not only excited about the holidays but prepared to enjoy them as you should!
From my family to yours - Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
With so much love,
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Dr. Jessica Turner
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the incredible Lucy Taylor, who's also known as the Traveling Vet Nurse. You can find her almost any place on the planet, including her annual stint in Lapland during the New Year.
Lucy tells us all about her amazing life traveling the world and saving animals plus she shares some of her favorite holiday songs.
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The holidays are a wonderful time of the year. While many of us will use the time to reconnect with family and friends, some of us are just looking forward to having time to relax from the normal day to day grind.
Holidays are also a time when we like to spend money. In fact, according to Deloitte, the average American household is expected to spend about $1463 dollars on holiday gifts, goodies and travel this year.1
Depending on your viewpoints on money, thinking of spending that much money might make you stressed. When it comes to spending, you want to make smart choices, but knowing where to start can be the hardest part.
On this episode we meet the finance gurus from Florida Veterinary Advisors, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko who give us some great tips on how to make smart money moves during the holidays. CJ, who in addition to being a financial advisor, is also an accomplished musician who ends the show with and amazing duet with himself! This is a must listen!
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In this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Maggie Rose, the Founder & CEO of The Inspired Company and a Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee. After coping with the death of a close friend to suicide, Maggie Rose had a shift in studies to psychology and began sculpting her passion for suicide prevention in the form of mental health awareness and education. This led her to create an app that makes mental health counseling accessible to all.
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Kristen Fitzgerald, a physician's assistant who mixes holistic care and wellness with traditional care. Kristen talks about the importance of mental health awareness and understanding that it is okay to be yourself.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica we meet Christine McNabb, the founder of This Mama Wines, a community of diverse moms she created to share and discuss the good and not so good experiences of motherhood. Christine, a mother of four children, started This Momma Wines after she was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety.
Christine was fortunate enough to get the help she needed, and created her site so she could help other moms that were feeling the same way.
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Oklahoma veterinary technician and founder of Evolve Veterinary Consulting, Caitlin Lewis. Caitlin talks about #vettechproblems like burn out and stagnant careers and how vet teams can work together through growth and support.
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On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, our guest is Dr. Ivan Zak, who's on a mission to help the veterinary profession boost their well-being.
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Dr. Ivan Zak is a veterinarian, an entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. 12 years as an emergency vet inspired Ivan to create Smart Flow, a first-in-the-industry workflow optimization system, later acquired by Fortune 500 company IDEXX.
In 2019, Ivan founded Veterinary Integration Solutions, an executive consulting firm where he helped veterinary groups systematize acquisition, integration and improvement of practices with special attention to burnout prevention.
Along the way, Ivan obtained an MBA degree in International Healthcare Management with a thesis “Implementation of lean thinking to improve the employee experience.” Pursuing his goal to make a sizable impact on the veterinary profession, Dr. Zak took the lead in Galaxy Vets, a new veterinary healthcare system with burnout prevention as a strategic priority.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, our special guest it Caitlin Palmer, also known as the Desk Wench on TikTok. You may recognize her from her TikTok channel where she, as the Desk Wench, deals with "Karen" Stevens. Caitlin talks about life, love, and how laughter is truly the best medicine.
Burn out is a real, and pervasive problem in the vet industry. People work long hours, often in emotionally charged situations, and often throw a work/life balance out the window. Veterinary technician, Alyssa Borden, knows first hand just how tough this problem can be.
After struggling with the huge burden of hating the job she used to love, Alyssa got the best advice she would ever get in her career—“If you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life.”
She made the difficult decision to leave the clinic, and to set off on a new adventure instead. This decision lead her to Vetsie, a virtual care clinic that would help her strike a better work life balance. It ended up being a great decision for her. Vetsie allowed her to continue offering care to animals and helping owners in need, without feeling overwhelmed or burned out by her job.
When it comes to caring for others, most of us do a very good job. Whether we comfort a child or reassure our coworker, being compassionate to others is easy.
But, one person you probably aren’t taking care of is yourself! That’s why we teamed up with Merck Animal Health to bring you the best of Living Well with Dr. Jessica - a guide to self-care and healthy living.
This digital book is full of great tips and advice from some of the coolest people on the planet. And what’s even better? This book is RACE and New York State approved for veterinary continuing education - see below for details.
Self compassion is critical to getting the most out of life. Check out the best of Living Well with Dr. Jessica and start taking better care of yourself today!
Continuing education information:
For CE credit:
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Listen to the program
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Take this quiz: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=mq660ed298570ec1 Must score > 70% to pass quiz
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Save your certificate of completion for your records
This program (20-867186) is approved by the AAVSB RACE and the State of New York for a total of 4 CE Credits, with a maximum of 4 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician. This RACE approval is for the subject matter category of non-medical using the delivery method of digital/anytime. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. Expires July 11, 2023.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, Carl Safina, New York Times best selling author talks about his new book, Becoming Wild- how animal cultures raise families, create beauty, and achieve peace. Carl talks about his adventures traveling the world, researching and documenting animals in nature.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet author, activist, and mom of two, A.M. Kuska who talks about her plan to bust myths related to environmental issues with her new site https://www.rinexii.com.
Rinexii is a comprehensive guide to climate change, your carbon footprint, and fixing the planet we call home for all members of your family.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, actress and author, Reagan Pasternak talks with Dr. Jessica about her new book, Griffin's Heart, a healing journal.
There’s no other pet loss book like Griffin’s Heart—because it’s more than a book—it’s a book / journal / workbook / keepsake all in one. Readers are prompted to actively participate in the healing process through journaling, placing photos, healing exercises, and more. When finished, Griffin’s Heart becomes a keepsake filled with memories to honor and remember a life lived. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who is suffering from the loss of a beloved pet and struggling to navigate the grief process.
Reagan, a lifelong animal lover and actress in HBO’s Sharp Objects, HULU’s Being Erica, BET’s Ms. Pat, tells her own story of loss while offering comfort, insights, and engaging listeners to explore their grief and find meaning—with no apologies.
Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Griffins-Heart-Mourning-Your-Apologies/dp/0578704463
Being happy is important, and that's a fact that is based on fact. When we are happier we are more likely to have healthier habits, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and better sleep patterns.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, Lucie Langevin-Neil talks about making happiness a priority. Lucie, a veterinary technician and practice manager turned Life Coach, created Covet Coaching talks about the importance of consciously and intentionally electing to be happy on a daily basis.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet money guru, Paul Gazaleh, a CPA based in New Jersey. Paul talks about everything money from enjoying life on a budget to handling student debt and all things in between.
On this episode of Living Well, Dr. Jessica speaks with finance guru and MyVetGroup co-founder, Raj Raheja, about being the boss. The success secrets of entrepreneurs actually aren’t as secret as you think and Raj demystifies it all.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, guest and wellbeing guru and co-founder of Get MotiVETed, Dr. Quincy Hawley talks about the importance of well-being and how he overcame his struggles with alcohol and depression.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, licensed social worker, Maria Sanders talks about parenting. From dealing with pandemic stress to understanding how to communicate with your kids, no topic is off limits.
Maria Sanders, LSW, is a Licensed Social Worker and PCI Certified Parent Coach® who has specialized in working with children and families for over 20 years. Maria is also certified in Collaborative Problem Solving®. Maria brings together her knowledge and expertise in the areas of child development, conscious parenting and social/emotional development to support parents in creating a sense of calm, confidence and connection within themselves and their families. She facilitates engaging parenting workshops, group presentations and individualized parent coaching.
On this episode of Living Well, Dr. Jessica's speaks with registered dietitian nutritionist, Caitlin Kiarie about the importance of healthy eating. Caitlin shares her wisdom about mindful eating and understanding how important it is to develop a healthy relationship with food.
Caitlin Kiarie is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist, mom of three boys, and owner of Mom Tot Nutrition. You can learn more about her by visiting: https://momntotnutrition.com/
On this episode, Dr. Jessica speaks with mindfulness guru, Renee Machel, the co-founder of Get MotiVETed. They talk about life, love, and learning how to embrace your best life.
On this episode, Dr. Jessica speaks with the incredible Alyssa Mages, who by day works as the co-founder of Empowering Veterinary Teams and by night she's a cool mom of two who likes to rock out. The duo talk about life, love, and owning your awesome!
Living well with Dr. Jessica features delivers fun, insightful and relatable conversations centered around healthy living with the world’s most exciting people on the planet.
Check out Empowering Vet Teams: https://www.empoweringveterinaryteams.com