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Irreplaceable Truths

“The veterinary podcast that tells the truth they never taught in school.”Welcome to Irreplaceable Truths — where real conversations meet real medicine. Hosted by Dr. Gershon Alaluf, this podcast strips away the fluff and dives into the raw, unfiltered realities of life in veterinary practice. From burnout to breakthroughs, difficult clients to emotional growth, every episode offers honest stories, practical insight, and a sense of solidarity for those who care deeply—for animals and for each

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55:59

Why Vets Fear AI | Dr. Andrew Findlaytor on Relief &...

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2026/02/16

Veterinary medicine rarely breaks all at once. Its pressure builds quietly.In this episode of Irreplaceable Truths, Dr. Gershon Alaluf meets again with Dr. Andrew Findlaytor, DVM, founder of Vetsie Pet Care, for an honest conversation about clinic culture, relief work, sustainability, and why meaningful change in vet med feels so hard to achieve.Drawing from real relief-shift experiences, they explore toxic versus healthy environments, perfectionism, leadership gaps, and why so many veterinarians

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53:55

Gold Standard Is Broken | Dr. Andrew Findlaytor on...

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2026/02/09

Veterinary medicine has a way of revealing its hardest questions slowly.In this episode of Irreplaceable Truths, Dr. Gershon Alaluf sits down with Dr. Andrew Findlaytor, DVM, founder of Vetsie Pet Care, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from personal experience into the deeper tensions shaping the profession today.What begins as a discussion about vet school training and early clinical readiness gradually expands into much bigger territory: how veterinarians are taught to think, how fear of

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65:33

Breaking the Chain | Dr. Ally Williams on New Grad...

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2026/02/02

What does it take to become a veterinarian when your path isn’t polished or linear—when it’s built through survival, self-doubt, and rebuilding your identity from the ground up? And how do you stay hopeful in vet med when the profession is loud with negativity?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Ally Williams, DVM for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths on resilience, faith, motherhood during vet school, and what veterinary medicine doesn’t prepare you for

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73:18

Why People Still Choose Vet Med | Marianne Bailey on...

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2026/01/26

Why do people still want to be veterinarians—even knowing the mental health realities in vet med? And what happens when a profession built on compassion collides with angry clients, online reviews, and constant pressure to “do more”?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Marianne Bailey, DVM for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths on what vet med really demands: communication, conflict skills, emotional control, and the human side of medicine that nobody warns you about

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What Vet Med Gets Wrong About Success | Dr. Phil...

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2026/01/19

What if burnout in vet med isn’t about weak resilience—but about how success is defined? And what happens when productivity and revenue matter more than people, culture, and psychological safety?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CCFP for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths exploring veterinary leadership, workplace culture, and what sustainable vet med actually looks like.Packed with professional wisdom, emotional insight, and

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80:32

AI Voice Agents in Vet Clinics | Dr. Tancredi on...

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2026/01/12

How many new clients (and urgent cases) are you losing when the phone goes unanswered? What would change if after-hours callers felt heard and guided instead of sent to voicemail?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. William Tancredi, DVM for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths focused on missed calls, clinic bandwidth, and how AI voice agents can improve client experience without replacing your team.This episode blends practical clinic leadership, the emotional

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72:49

Calm in the Chaos | Dr. Kristin Welch on ER Critical...

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2026/01/05

What really happens behind the scenes when seconds count in the ER? How do emergency and critical care veterinarians protect their minds, their teams, and their patients in the middle of nonstop crisis?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Kristin Welch, DVM, DACVECC — emergency and critical care specialist and founder of DVM Stat Consulting — for a powerful deep dive into ER medicine, burnout, quality of life, and the future of virtual specialty care.Packed with real cases, emotional

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58:31

Rewriting Clinic Culture | Dr. Carlee Tucker on...

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2025/12/15

What happens when a burned-out veterinarian refuses to accept “the way it’s always been”? How do you rebuild your career, your confidence, and your clinic culture from the ground up?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Carlee Tucker, DVM, founder of Veterinary Practice Rising and owner of Winfield Veterinary Hospital, for one of the most honest, practical, and empowering conversations of the season. This episode unpacks burnout as a system failure, the realities of modern mentorship,

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86:14

Mentors, Mistakes & Mirror Tests | Legacy Lessons...

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2025/12/08

What defines a great mentor—and what happens when integrity is tested under pressure?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and his mentor Dr. Bob Weedon, DVM, MPH for a powerful, reflective episode of Irreplaceable Truths. From the rabies case that changed his career to teaching hundreds of students how to operate with courage and compassion, Dr. Weedon shares the lessons that shaped his leadership, mindset, and legacy.This conversation explores integrity, mentorship, humility, and the lifelong pursuit of

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50:54

First 4 Months in the Fire: Internship Reality Check...

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2025/12/01

How do you balance impostor syndrome, 12-hour days, and the soft skills that keep you human?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Jake Rostas, DVM for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths. A candid Q1 internship check-in, this conversation explores clinical decision-making under pressure, the role of mentorship, internal medicine vs. surgery thinking, and why love and empathy remain the core of care.Packed with professional wisdom, emotional insights, and authentic

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58:53

Faith, Integrity & Impostor Syndrome | Dr. Christien...

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2025/11/24

Does veterinary medicine need tougher skin—or deeper honesty? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf with guest Dr. Christien Bolden, DVM (Tuskegee grad, Louisiana veterinarian, mentor, and creator of “More Than a Doctor”) for a candid conversation on impostor syndrome, integrity, mentorship, faith, and the real soft skills that keep doctors—and clients—whole.🎧 What you'll discover:– Why impostor syndrome hits students, new grads, and even seasoned vets– The Tuskegee factor: finding your why and building

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67:37

Beyond Burnout | Dr. Cheryl Stout on Wildlife...

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2025/11/17

What drives someone to trade small animal practice for the wilds of Africa?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf, cohost Dr. Amy Alaluf, and guest Dr. Cheryl Stout, DVM, specializing in Zoo Medicine, for a breathtaking episode of Irreplaceable Truths.From the Bronx Zoo to rhino conservation in South Africa, Dr. Stout shares her extraordinary path through internships, residencies, and the realities of wildlife medicine — where healing animals sometimes means risking your life.This episode explores sacrifice,

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76:59

When Burnout Becomes Biology | Dr. Christopher Lee on...

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2025/11/10

What if burnout isn’t the problem—but a symptom?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACPVM for a high-energy, truth-packed episode of Irreplaceable Truths.From emergency room exhaustion to the rising threat of screwworms and misinformation, Dr. Lee pulls no punches on what’s hurting the profession—and how to fix it.A board-certified specialist in preventive medicine and host of Vet Watch on DVM360, Dr. Lee shares insights from decades in ER, corporate leadership,

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70:46

Life Comes First | Burnout & Redefining Balance with...

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2025/11/03

Does veterinary medicine really need “work-life balance”? Or does it need something deeper?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Amber Parks, DVM, DABVP — veterinarian, burnout coach, and emotional wellness advocate — for a transformative episode of Irreplaceable Truths.From perfectionism and toxic workplace culture to redefining success and setting boundaries, Dr. Parks shares hard-earned lessons on building a sustainable veterinary career — one that honors both purpose and peace

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79:12

Unapologetically Unbalanced | Owning, Leading &...

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2025/10/27

Can you truly have work-life balance in veterinary medicine—or is it an impossible myth? What does sustainable success actually look like for practice owners, leaders, and veterinarians trying to grow without burning out?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Christine Staten, DVM, MBA, large-animal veterinarian, founder of Adobe Veterinary Center, and creator of Veterinary MBA, for an honest, energizing, and practical conversation about ownership, leadership, and purpose.After 20 years of

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Cutting Through the Smoke | Cannabis, CBD &...

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2025/10/21

Is cannabis the future of veterinary medicine—or just hype in a bottle? What’s the real difference between hemp and marijuana, and can CBD truly calm anxiety, pain, or PTSD in pets?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Casara Andre, DVM, cVMA, co-founder of Veterinary Cannabis Education & Consulting, for a bold and eye-opening conversation about the science, safety, and stigma behind cannabinoids in animal care. From working dogs and the Iditarod to psychedelic toxicity and new

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70:33

Boundaries, Burnout & Vet Coaching | Dr. Gunila...

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2025/10/13

Why do so many veterinarians feel crushed by burnout and perfectionism? How do you set boundaries without losing compassion for clients and patients?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Gunila Pedersen — small animal veterinarian and Master Certified Life Coach — for an honest, hope-filled episode of Irreplaceable Truths. From ER shifts to chest-pain burnout to rediscovering joy through coaching, Dr. Pedersen shares practical tools to shift mindset, reclaim balance, and love the

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62:40

Burnout & Senior Dog Care | Dr. Monica Tarantino on...

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2025/10/06

What can senior dogs teach us about resilience—and what do new grads need most to survive veterinary medicine?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Monica Tarantino (The Senior Dog Doc), veterinarian, mentor, and co-founder of the Senior Dog Veterinary Society, for an inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths. From her journey as a second-career vet to building a movement around senior pet care, Dr. Tarantino shares practical tools, personal lessons, and professional wisdom that every

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61:33

Honest Vet on Allergies & Mentorship | Rebuilding GP...

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2025/09/29

Are vet schools and social media setting new grads up to fail—or can general practice fight back? How do we set owner expectations when “manageable” isn’t “curable”?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Hammond (“The Honest Vet”) for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Together they unpack misinformation, mentorship, client communication, and admissions bias—offering real tools to protect clinicians and keep care accessible. Packed with professional wisdom,

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54:25

Trust Yourself & Find Balance | Dr. Michael Slayter...

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2025/09/23

Why do so many veterinarians struggle with imposter syndrome? How do you balance career, calling, and personal well-being in veterinary medicine?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf with special guest Dr. Michael Slayter—retired veterinarian, Army Lieutenant Colonel, board-certified pathologist, pastor, and author—for an insightful episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Blending decades of professional wisdom with spiritual insight, Dr. Slayter shares his story of resilience, mentorship, and finding purpose

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