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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise addresses the challenges faced by new graduates in their first five years of practice, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and the gradual development of confidence and skills.  Dr. Wise highlights the need for patience and practice in areas such as client communication, case management, and decision-making. She advises against […]

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise, discusses the impact of beliefs on life and career, using daylight saving time changes as an analogy to illustrate how external factors can challenge beliefs. Dr. Wise emphasizes that beliefs shape actions and outcomes and encourages listeners to reflect on their initial beliefs in the veterinary field and challenge

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the concept of getting offended, particularly when clients do not follow veterinary recommendations. She emphasizes the importance of detaching from outcomes beyond one’s control to avoid frustration and offense.  She highlights the need to separate ego from the ability to serve, as clients are not obligated to follow

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise emphasizes the importance of recognizing the diversity of experiences within the veterinary field and advises against generalizing based on one’s current workplace. She discusses the impact of workplace dynamics on personal wellbeing and encourages seeking external perspectives and maintaining relationships outside of work. Dr. Wise highlights the value of

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In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise discusses the phenomenon of “Sunday Scaries” or “Sunday Blues,” which refers to the feelings of anxiety and dread that many individuals experience when they have a day off from work but spend it worrying about returning to work.  Dr. Wise  shares personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and drained by

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise shares about navigating emotions in the field of veterinary medicine. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing emotions in daily interactions with clients, colleagues, and personal life.  Dr. Wise explains emotional conditioning and how beliefs and societal norms shape emotional responses. She challenges the idea that expressing emotions

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the habit of responding with “I’m fine” and the consequences of not considering how we really feel emotionally.  She explains that many people in the veterinary field use busyness as a way to avoid confronting their emotions, which can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction.  Dr. Wise encourages listeners

In this episode, Dr. Cari Wise shares an update on the Bluebirds that nest on her deck each year including unexpected events, heartbreak and a reminder we can all lean on when things don’t turn out exactly the way we planned. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Website: https://joyfuldvm.com VetMed; JOY CLUB https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub

In this episode Dr. Cari Wise discusses the negative effects of harboring resentment in our lives. She highlights five signs of nurturing resentment, and explains that resentment originates from the belief that external factors dictate our emotions and life experiences, leading to a victim mindset.  Dr. Wise shares that overcoming resentment involves acknowledging its presence,