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The Evolved Vets

Anna Foster and Bethany Weinheimer

Welcome to The Evolved Vets Podcast—the ultimate space for veterinarians ready to align personal growth with professional success. We’re Anna and Bethany, vet school besties who transformed our passion for self-development into a community where modern vets can thrive. Each episode offers strategies to help you find alignment, build confidence, and tackle challenges like energy management, leadership, and communication. We’ll bring you highlights from our masterclasses, success stories from

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All Episodes

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21: The Eras of an Evolved Vet

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/10/30

What can veterinarians learn from Taylor Swift? Turns out, a lot. In this episode, host Dr. Bethany Weinheimer explores the art of reinvention, storytelling, and authentic leadership through the lens of one of the most iconic artists of our time. Whether you are a full-on Swiftie, Swift-conscious, or simply trying not to lose your sparkle in veterinary medicine, this conversation will help you reconnect and feel inspired.In honor of Taylor’s recent release, Life of A Showgirl, Bethany

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20: Inside Independent Ownership with Dr. Mike Walker

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/10/14

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mike Walker, founder of Apollo Vets to explore his journey into independent ownership and what it takes to build a practice on your own terms.Mike shares how he went from new grad with $160k in loans and a $2k award to bank ready in three years, why he launched an open concept clinic, and how transparency with clients became a growth engine for referrals and hiring. Along the way he describes the moments that forced him to clarify his values as a

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19. Practicing, Not Perfecting with Geoffrey van Zijl

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/10/02

Important DisclaimerThis episode contains open and honest discussion about addiction, mental health challenges, and suicide within veterinary medicine. These topics may be triggering for some listeners. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide: In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free and confidential). You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org If you are outside the U.S., find international hotlines at

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18. DVMoms: Building Community and Changing Vet Med...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/09/18

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jamie Perkins, Chief Veterinary Officer of DVMoms, about the power of community, innovation in education, and leading with values. Jamie shares her journey from being a single mom in veterinary school to shaping veterinary education through game based learning, 3D modeling, and conference leadership.We explore how DVMoms grew into one of the largest communities in veterinary medicine, with thousands of members supporting one another through parenting,

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17. Why is it so hard to be ourselves?

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/09/04

In this episode, we talk about why it feels so difficult to simply be ourselves. We share real experiences of living out of alignment and what it took to notice those moments. From travel dreams that felt judged to cultural expectations about life milestones, we explore how easy it is to follow a path that looks right on the outside but feels wrong on the inside.We talk about how to identify your true values, recognize what alignment feels like in your body, and take small steps toward

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16. Summer Evolution IRL: Alignment, Abundance, and...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/08/21

In this special IRL episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, we’re coming to you from beautiful Kauai, where we’ve been soaking up the island vibes while attending Vet Vacation CE alongside more than 100 veterinary professionals.We reflect on our very first Summer Evolution inside The Evolved Vets membership, an eight-week journey focused on authenticity, alignment, and living in deeper connection with our values. We share the breakthroughs that have shaped our summer, including: How

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15. Living in a Zoo, Healing in Africa: Interview...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/08/07

In this inspiring episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, we’re coming to you live from Africa with our new friend (and roomie!) Cheryl, a zoo veterinarian whose career journey has been as wild as the animals she’s cared for.Cheryl shares what it was like to live and work inside the Bronx Zoo for three years, hand-raising everything from blackbuck antelope to a beloved bison, and even performing a legendary bathtub plug extraction from an alligator named Maggie (now a permanent tattoo on

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14. The Money Mindset: How to Shift From Scarcity to...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/07/24

In this episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, we’re digging into one of the most requested and emotionally charged topics in veterinary medicine: money.We’re sharing our own mindset shifts from scarcity to abundance, and how the narratives around money in vet med can shape the decisions we make, the jobs we take, and the way we value ourselves. From student loans and undervaluing our time to the emotional weight of treatment costs and client interactions, we explore how to reframe these

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13. The Authenticity Reset for Vets: What We are...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/07/10

In this episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, we’re sharing our journey through our Summer Evolution program. This 8-week experience is designed to help veterinarians reconnect with their core values and start living in a way that feels more true to who they are.We walk through the four stages of authenticity: depletion, alignment mismatch, transformation, and finally, living in alignment. Along the way, we open up about our own journeys, what’s felt heavy, what’s shifted, and what it looks

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12. Confidence and Culture with Dr. Brianna Armstrong

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/06/26

Dr. Brianna Armstrong joins The Evolved Vets Podcast to talk about the real work of becoming a leader in vet med. From starting her own clinic just 18 months after graduation to launching creative side projects, Brianna shares what it looks like to build a career by trusting your instincts and learning as you go.We explore how to decide when to say yes, how to know when something no longer fits, and how to let go of perfectionism. Brianna opens up about her personal approach to leadership,

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11. Lessons in Leadership, Mentorship, and Personal...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/06/12

In this interview episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, we welcome Dr. Christina Moore, a seasoned veterinarian, mentor, and leader who believes in helping vets create lives that feel as good as they look on paper.Christina shares her journey from Texas A&M vet school to her current role as Vice President of Clinical Experience at IndeVets, where she supports hundreds of veterinarians through mentorship, coaching, and community. Along the way, she built industry-first mentorship

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10. Authentic You: Discovering Your Authentic Self

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/05/29

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about one of the most powerful shifts you can make in your life: living in alignment with your authentic values.Over the last few years, we’ve both done the inner work to define what truly matters to us, not what society told us, not what we thought we “should” care about, but what genuinely lights us up. And the truth is, when you start living in alignment with those values, everything changes. We’re sharing our personal core values (like community,

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9. Africa IRL: Vet Conservation, Wellness Retreats...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/05/15

In this special in-real-life episode, we’re coming to you live from South Africa. We’re sharing our spontaneous journey across the globe, and the moments that reminded us why we became veterinarians in the first place.After our last IRL episode, we were given a last-minute opportunity to support a rhino conservation project. What followed was one of the most powerful experiences of our lives. We joined wildlife vets and anti-poaching teams to assist with the dehorning of endangered

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30 Years in Vet Med and a Journey to New Zealand: Why...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/05/01

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shalsee to hear her incredible journey through veterinary medicine. From starting in a clinic at just 15 years old to becoming a medical director, Dr. Shalsee story is full of resilience, growth, and purpose.She shares what it was like working in emergency medicine, stepping into leadership roles, and spending time at an SPCA in New Zealand, and all the lessons she picked up along the way. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Shalsee reminds us how

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7. Better Boundaries, Better Life

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/04/17

In this episode, we’re getting real about something that hits close to home for so many of us in vet med: boundaries.We’ve both felt the weight of working through a lunch break, stretching ourselves thin, and trying to be everything to everyone. But here’s the truth: it’s not sustainable. And it’s not serving us, our clients, or our teams. We dive into a stat that really made us pause, a recent AVMA Economic Forum study shows that vets are working an average of 45 hours a week, which is

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6. How to Be the Woman Who Asks for $150K Over Coffee...

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/04/03

Today we’re joined by an inspiring guest, Maya Shaposhnik Cadena, founder of Vetted. Maya takes us along her incredible journey, from launching an event-planning company in Israel, transitioning to fundraising in the U.S., to ultimately founding her innovative company, Vetted.Maya opens up about the deeply personal inspiration behind Vetted: her sister’s painful experience dealing with her military canine’s sudden cancer diagnosis. This eye-opening event made Maya realize just how

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5. Our First IRL Episode

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/03/20

For the first time ever, we’re sitting down in person to bring you a real, unfiltered conversation about where we are in our lives right now. Because, honestly, there’s been a lot of change. Anna recently made a major transition from a corporate leadership role back into full-time ER medicine. The shift has been overwhelming, exciting, and more challenging than she anticipated, but also deeply rewarding. In this episode, she shares what led to her decision, the toughest aspects of the

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4. Courage and Leadership with Dr. Audrey Wystrach

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/03/06

If you’re looking to lead, grow, and build a career that aligns with your values, this episode is for you. We sat down with Dr. Audrey Wystrach—Founder and CEO of Petfolk, and all-around dynamic leader in vet med—to talk about what it really takes to step into leadership with confidence. Audrey’s journey from growing up on a ranch to running a game-changing veterinary company is nothing short of inspiring. But it’s not just about success—it’s about courage, commitment, and learning to

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3. Magical Mornings

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/02/20

Do your mornings feel rushed, stressful, or like you’re just going through the motions? We’ve been there too. That’s why we are sharing our D.R.E.A.M.S. journal routine—a simple yet powerful morning practice we’ve used for over six years to bring more clarity, energy, and intention into our lives as veterinarians. In this episode, we break down the D.R.E.A.M.S. method and how you can use it to start your day with purpose: 🌙 Dream – Reflect on your dreams and what they might reveal.📖 Read

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2. The Evolved Vets Method

The Evolved Vets ·

2025/02/06

Burnout isn’t just part of the job—it’s a signal that something needs to change. In this episode, we dive deeper into the struggles many female veterinarians face, from perfectionism to chronic stress, and why traditional advice doesn’t always work. We break down The Evolved Vets Method and how its three key steps—Meditation, Elevation, and Integration—can help you shift from surviving to thriving. Plus, we’re sharing our personal experiences with overwhelm, what finally helped us break

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